Award-Winning Shrubs
RHS Award of Garden Merit shrubs — structural, reliable backbone plants for any UK garden. The collection currently lists 18 published plants from the GardenWizz encyclopedia. The entries are filtered to shrubs and all holding the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It helps UK gardeners compare practical choices for borders, beds, containers or difficult sites without changing the collection's underlying selection criteria. Each result links to a full encyclopedia entry with care, planting, pruning and seasonal guidance for British conditions. This introduction uses the same collection definition and live result count as the listing, so its scope stays aligned as approved plant records change.
Angular Jasmine (Jasminum angulare)
21 July 2026Jasminum angulare is a tender, fragrant evergreen climber from South Africa. Grow it in a conservatory or against a sunny wall in mild UK areas
A-Z PlantsApothecary's Rose (Rosa gallica)
16 June 2026Grow Rosa gallica, the fragrant Apothecary's Rose. This hardy shrub thrives on chalky soil and produces crimson blooms in June.
A-Z PlantsBarberry (Berberis)
24 July 2026Quick Answer: Berberis is a versatile UK garden shrub for sunny or lightly shaded borders, hedges and wildlife-friendly planting. Give it free-draining soil, water young plants during dry spells, and…
A-Z PlantsBell Heather (Erica cinerea)
31 July 2026Bell heather (Erica cinerea) is a low-growing evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae, native to the heaths and moors of western and central Europe. In British gardens it provides one of the most…
A-Z PlantsBigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
10 June 2026Discover how soil pH affects hydrangea flower colour - blue in acid, pink in alkaline. Learn care tips for bigleaf, lacecap & mophead varieties.
A-Z PlantsBigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
29 July 2026Overview Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous, bushy shrub grown for broad foliage and generous summer flowerheads.
A-Z PlantsBig-Leaf Rhododendron (Rhododendron calophytum)
21 June 2026Grow Rhododendron calophytum in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsBodnant Viburnum (Viburnum bodnantense)
22 July 2026Viburnum x bodnantense offers strongly scented pink flowers on bare branches from November to March.
A-Z PlantsBoxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
14 June 2026Grow classic Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) for formal hedges and topiary. Learn to plant in well-drained soil, clip for dense shape, and prevent box blight.
A-Z PlantsButterfly-Bush (Buddleja davidii)
11 June 2026Discover butterfly-bush (Buddleja davidii) for UK gardens - attract butterflies with fragrant summer blooms. Easy care guide for this popular shrub.
A-Z PlantsCardinal Sage (Salvia fulgens)
16 July 2026Salvia fulgens, commonly known as Mexican scarlet sage or cardinal sage, is a compact, woody-based ornamental salvia from Mexico. Its brilliant scarlet flowers bring strong colour to sheltered borders and containers, particularly late in…
A-Z PlantsChenille Plant (Acalypha hispida)
23 June 2026Grow Chenille Plant (Acalyphya hispida) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsCommon Hazel (Corylus avellana)
14 June 2026Grow Common Hazel for early catkins and edible nuts. Hardy H6 shrub thriving in clay or chalk. Coppice for rods or train as a tree. Supports bumblebees.
A-Z PlantsCootamundra Wattle (Acacia baileyana)
23 June 2026Grow Acacia baileyana in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsCorrugated Sage (Salvia corrugata)
16 July 2026Salvia corrugata is an evergreen perennial subshrub from the mint family (Lamiaceae), grown in British gardens chiefly for its deeply textured, puckered foliage and long display of vivid blue to violet flower spikes in late summer. It is…
A-Z PlantsDaphne Rhododendron (Rhododendron campylogynum)
21 June 2026Grow Rhododendron campylogynum in UK gardens. This dwarf rhodo offers waxy bell-shaped flowers and thrives in acidic, well-drained soil with dappled shade.
A-Z PlantsDarley Dale Heath (Erica x darleyensis)
23 July 2026A carpet of pale-pink bells opening on a frost-bitten January morning is, for many UK gardeners, the moment that justifies a winter heather bed. Erica × darleyensis, sold in garden centres simply as…
A-Z PlantsDaurian Rhododendron (Rhododendron dauricum)
21 June 2026Grow Rhododendron dauricum for early spring blooms. This hardy shrub needs acidic soil and partial shade.
A-Z PlantsDavidson's Rhododendron (Rhododendron davidsonianum)
21 June 2026Grow Rhododendron davidsonianum in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsDog Rose (Rosa rugosa)
15 June 2026Grow Rosa rugosa, the hardy Japanese rose. Tolerates salt spray and drought. Features wrinkled leaves, fragrant blooms and large vitamin C-rich hips.
A-Z PlantsDogwood (Cornus)
23 July 2026The dogwoods are a varied, mostly hardy genus of shrubs and small trees grown for four quite different reasons: large-bracted spring flowers, layered summer foliage, brilliant autumn leaf colour,...
A-Z PlantsEdgeworth's Rhododendron (Rhododendron edgeworthii)
26 June 2026Grow Rhododendron edgeworthii in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsElder (Sambucus nigra)
15 June 2026Grow native Elder (Sambucus nigra). Hardy UK shrub for clay soil. Prune biennially for creamy flowers and black berries. Supports bees, thrushes and robins.
A-Z PlantsFalse-Gold-Flower Rhododendron (Rhododendron pseudochrysanthum)
16 July 2026Rhododendron pseudochrysanthum is a slow-growing evergreen shrub from the high mountains of Taiwan. Its compact, spreading habit, leathery foliage and refined late-spring flowers make it an unusual choice for an acid border, woodland edg…
A-Z PlantsFarges Willow (Salix fargesii)
29 July 2026Farges willow (Salix fargesii) is a hardy, wide-spreading deciduous shrub with glossy foliage, red winter buds and upright spring catkins.
A-Z PlantsFern-Leaved Begonia (Begonia foliosa)
22 July 2026Grow Begonia foliosa indoors with this guide to light, watering and humidity. Learn how to care for its fern-like foliage in a UK home or conservatory.
A-Z PlantsFire Heath (Erica cerinthoides)
20 July 2026Erica cerinthoides is a tender South African heath offering vibrant orange-scarlet tubular flowers in winter.
A-Z PlantsFlaky Juniper (Juniperus squamata)
28 June 2026Grow flaky juniper in chalk or coastal gardens. Enjoy its peeling bark and blue needles with our guide to planting, care and hardy cultivars for UK soil.
A-Z PlantsForrest's Tutsan (Hypericum forrestii)
30 July 2026The familiar garden plant Hypericum × hidcoteense ‘Hidcote’ is a separate hybrid and should not be treated as a named selection of this species.
A-Z PlantsFortune's Rhododendron (Rhododendron fortunei)
24 June 2026Grow Rhododendron fortunei in acid soil with dappled shade. Enjoy its strong lily-like scent and large blooms from May to June in sheltered UK gardens.
A-Z PlantsFragrant Snowball (Viburnum × carlcephalum)
24 July 2026Pink buds opening into white, sweetly scented flower heads make fragrant snowball one of the most distinctive late-spring shrubs for a UK garden. Give this broad, deciduous viburnum enough room,…
A-Z PlantsFuchsias (Fuchsia)
14 June 2026Grow Fuchsia in the UK with our guide. Learn about hardy vs tender types, watering needs, and feeding tips for vibrant summer blooms in borders or baskets.
A-Z PlantsFulvous Rhododendron (Rhododendron fulvum)
24 June 2026Grow Rhododendron fulvum in acidic soil with dappled shade. This large evergreen offers rusty foliage and spring flowers, thriving in UK woodland gardens.
A-Z PlantsGreat White Rhododendron (Rhododendron decorum)
26 June 2026Grow Rhododendron decorum in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsGuelder Rose (Viburnum opulus)
14 June 2026Grow Guelder Rose for spring lacecap flowers, maple-like leaves and winter berries. This hardy native shrub thrives in damp soil and supports UK wildlife.
A-Z PlantsGum Rock Rhododendron (Rhododendron calostrotum)
26 June 2026Grow Rhododendron calostrotum in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsHairy Grey Heather (Erica canaliculata)
20 July 2026Erica canaliculata is a large South African tree heath with grooved stems and pink flowers.
A-Z PlantsHance's Rhododendron (Rhododendron hanceanum)
26 June 2026Grow Rhododendron hanceanum in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsHeather (Calluna vulgaris)
16 June 2026Grow Calluna vulgaris in acidic soil and full sun. This hardy, evergreen UK native offers late summer blooms and year-round foliage colour for gardens.
A-Z PlantsHoary Willow (Salix eleagnos)
24 July 2026With its narrow, silver-backed leaves and soft, downy young shoots, hoary willow brings a lighter, finer texture than most willows.
A-Z PlantsHolly (Ilex aquifolium)
11 June 2026Discover English holly (Ilex aquifolium) - UK native evergreen with glossy leaves & red berries, perfect for gardens & Christmas traditions.
A-Z PlantsHypericum Dummeri (Hypericum × dummeri)
22 July 2026Hypericum dummeri is a tough, semi-evergreen shrub with blue-green leaves and golden flowers.
A-Z PlantsJapanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii)
28 June 2026Grow Japanese barberry for tough hedging or borders. Learn about its hardiness, soil needs and legal status as an invasive species in the UK.
A-Z PlantsJapanese Spiraea (Spiraea japonica)
28 June 2026Grow Japanese Spiraea (Spiraea japonica) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsMakino's Rhododendron (Rhododendron makinoi)
27 June 2026Grow Rhododendron makinoi in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsMartin's Spurge (Euphorbia martini)
20 July 2026Euphorbia × martini is a hardy, evergreen hybrid spurge offering year-round structure and lime-green spring flowers.
A-Z PlantsMcCabe's Rhododendron (Rhododendron macabeanum)
27 June 2026Grow Rhododendron macabeanum in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsMediterranean Spurge (Euphorbia characias)
18 June 2026Grow Euphorbia characias in full sun with excellent drainage. This hardy evergreen offers chartreuse bracts and grey foliage. Handle sap with gloves.
A-Z PlantsMountain-Loving Rhododendron (Rhododendron oreotrephes)
16 July 2026Rhododendron oreotrephes is a compact, evergreen flowering shrub from the high-altitude scrub of south-west China, prized among rhododendron enthusiasts for its delicate pink to purplish-pink flower trusses and quiet, undemanding habit o…
A-Z PlantsNakahara's Rhododendron (Rhododendron nakaharae)
27 June 2026Grow Rhododendron nakaharae in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsNinebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)
28 June 2026Grow Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsNotable Rhododendron (Rhododendron insigne)
26 June 2026Grow Rhododendron insigne with acid soil, dappled shade and mulch. Enjoy glossy foliage, pink bell flowers and hardy evergreen habit in UK gardens.
A-Z PlantsOven Wattle (Acacia pravissima)
4 July 2026Grow Acacia pravissima for its scented golden flowers in spring. This RHS Award-winning wattle needs sun and drainage. Perfect for mild UK gardens.
A-Z PlantsPanicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata)
28 June 2026Grow panicle hydrangeas in full sun with simple pruning. Enjoy long-lasting conical blooms from summer to autumn on this hardy, adaptable shrub.
A-Z PlantsPrimrose-Flowered Rhododendron (Rhododendron primuliflorum)
16 July 2026Rhododendron primuliflorum is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its soft primrose-yellow spring flowers and neat, leathery foliage. This Himalayan species suits sheltered, acidic gardens in the UK, where it can form a refined specimen…
A-Z PlantsPrunus Cistena (Prunus × cistena)
22 July 2026Prunus × cistena offers deep purple foliage and spring flowers. Hardy across the UK, this shrub thrives in sun with well-drained soil.
A-Z PlantsPurplish-Blue Rhododendron (Rhododendron russatum)
22 July 2026Rhododendron russatum offers rich violet-blue spring blooms on a compact evergreen shrub.
A-Z PlantsRacemose Rhododendron (Rhododendron racemosum)
20 July 2026Rhododendron racemosum is a compact evergreen shrub with pink spring flowers. It thrives in acidic soil and partial shade, making it ideal for woodland
A-Z PlantsRed-Barked Dogwood (Cornus alba)
24 July 2026Cornus alba — widely sold as red-barked dogwood, Siberian dogwood, or white dogwood — is a vigorous, suckering deciduous shrub grown across the UK for one reason above all others: its winter stems.…
A-Z PlantsRed Currant (Ribes rubrum)
21 June 2026Grow hardy red currants for heavy July crops. Learn planting, pruning and care tips for this native shrub that yields 4–5kg of berries perfect for jams.
A-Z PlantsRose (Rosa)
11 June 2026Grow Rose (Rosa) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsRosy Rhododendron (Rhododendron oreodoxa)
4 July 2026Grow Rhododendron oreodoxa in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsRound-Leaved Rhododendron (Rhododendron orbiculare)
27 June 2026Grow Rhododendron orbiculare in acid soil and dappled shade. Enjoy its round leaves, pink spring flowers and compact habit in UK woodland gardens.
A-Z PlantsScarlet-Plume (Euphorbia fulgens)
16 July 2026Euphorbia fulgens is a graceful Mexican spurge valued for its slender stems and vivid winter bracts. In Britain it is principally a conservatory or houseplant, although specialist growers also raise it under glass for long-lasting cut st…
A-Z PlantsSmooth Azalea (Rhododendron arborescens)
21 June 2026Grow Rhododendron arborescens for sweet clove-scented flowers and fiery autumn colour. This hardy, deciduous azalea thrives in acid soil and partial shade.
A-Z PlantsSnowy Rhododendron (Rhododendron niveum)
27 June 2026Grow Rhododendron niveum in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsSpanish Heath (Erica australis)
23 July 2026Erica australis, widely known as Spanish heath, is a compact evergreen shrub grown in the UK for its spring display of small, bell-shaped flowers. It is one of the "tree heathers" — a group within…
A-Z PlantsStriped Begonia (Begonia listada)
24 July 2026The lime-green stripe down the centre of every leaf is what makes Begonia listada instantly recognisable, and it is the reason collectors have grown this compact South American species since the…
A-Z PlantsThick-Flowered Rhododendron (Rhododendron pachysanthum)
16 July 2026A compact, dome-shaped evergreen from the high mountains of Taiwan, Rhododendron pachysanthum is grown in British gardens chiefly for its handsome, year-round foliage rather than for any one spectacular season of bloom. Its new growth em…
A-Z PlantsTree Rhododendron (Rhododendron arboreum)
21 June 2026Grow Rhododendron arboreum in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsViburnums (Viburnum)
20 July 2026Viburnum shrubs offer year-round interest with fragrant flowers and berries. Learn to identify them by opposite leaves and discover growing tips for UK
A-Z PlantsViolet Willow (Salix acutifolia)
20 July 2026Violet willow offers striking purple-black stems with blue-white bloom. It thrives in moist soil but requires ample space due to vigorous roots and large
A-Z PlantsWall Speedwell (Veronica albicans)
20 July 2026Veronica albicans is a compact evergreen shrub with silvery foliage and white flowers.
A-Z PlantsWeigela (Weigela florida)
20 June 2026Grow Weigela florida in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsWinter Heath (Erica carnea)
20 July 2026Erica carnea is a hardy, low-growing evergreen shrub that flowers from late autumn to spring.