Shrubs for Full Sun
Sun-loving shrubs give structure and a long season of interest in the brightest borders. These all relish a full-sun position. The collection currently lists 44 published plants from the GardenWizz encyclopedia. The entries are matched to full sun and filtered to shrubs. 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.
Alder Buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula)
16 June 2026Grow Alder Buckthorn in damp UK gardens. This hardy native shrub offers yellow autumn leaves, bird food and pollinator flowers.
A-Z PlantsAngular 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 PlantsAzalea (Rhododendron)
11 June 2026Rhododendron care guide for UK gardens: ideal acidic soil, dappled shade, watering, feeding, pruning and reliable varieties from white to crimson.
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 PlantsBasil-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus candidus)
20 July 2026Cistus candidus is a compact evergreen rockrose with silvery foliage and white flowers.
A-Z PlantsBearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
17 June 2026Grow bearberry for acid soils. This hardy evergreen groundcover offers pink bells, red berries and weed suppression.
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)
29 July 2026Overview Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous, bushy shrub grown for broad foliage and generous summer flowerheads.
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 PlantsBlackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
14 June 2026Grow blackberries in the UK with this practical guide. Learn planting, pruning and feeding tips for reliable crops from July to October.
A-Z PlantsBlackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
3 August 2026Overview Prunus spinosa, the blackthorn, is the spiny suckering shrub that runs through almost every British hedgerow.
A-Z PlantsBlackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
20 June 2026Grow hardy Blackthorn for wildlife hedging and spring blooms. Learn about its spiny nature, soil needs and how to manage suckers in your UK garden.
A-Z PlantsBlireana Plum (Prunus × blireana)
20 July 2026Prunus × blireana is a compact ornamental plum offering semi-double pink spring blossom and bronze-purple foliage.
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 PlantsBrilliant Fuchsia (Fuchsia fulgens)
23 July 2026Fuchsia fulgens, the brilliant fuchsia, is a tender, soft-wooded species native to the cool mountain cloud forests of central and south-western Mexico. It is grown in British gardens chiefly as a…
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 PlantsCommon Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
16 June 2026Grow Syringa vulgaris with our guide. Learn about full sun needs, alkaline soil preferences and essential pruning tips for fragrant blooms.
A-Z PlantsCommon Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
10 June 2026Grow common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) for UK gardens, culinary use and RHS Award-winning cultivars like 'Silver Queen' – easy to grow herb.
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 PlantsDogwood (Cornus sanguinea)
15 June 2026Grow Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsDwarf Rock Rose (Cistus dansereaui)
23 July 2026Cistus × dansereaui is a hybrid rock rose bred from two Mediterranean parents, and it offers UK gardeners a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub that covers itself in white, papery flowers through…
A-Z PlantsEarly Azalea (Rhododendron lutescens)
27 June 2026Grow Rhododendron lutescens in acidic soil. Enjoy early yellow blooms from late February. Learn planting tips for this hardy, evergreen shrub.
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 PlantsEnglish Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
10 June 2026A factual reference entry for English lavender: hardiness, cultivation, pruning, cultivars and problems.
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 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 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 PlantsGorse (Ulex europaeus)
15 June 2026Grow gorse in the UK with our guide. Learn about its coconut scent, nitrogen-fixing roots and preference for acidic soil. Perfect for heathland gardens.
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 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 PlantsHebe (Hebe pinguifolia)
15 June 2026Grow Hebe (Hebe pinguifolia) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsHighbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)
11 June 2026Grow healthy highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) in UK gardens with moist acidic soil, enjoying ornamental foliage and delicious fruit.
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 PlantsHoneysuckle Fuchsia (Fuchsia triphylla)
3 August 2026UK gardeners wanting a tender, long-tubed fuchsia for patio containers or conservatory colour, distinct from common bedding fuchsias.
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 PlantsJame Sage (Salvia × jamensis)
22 July 2026Jame sage is a long-flowering evergreen sub-shrub for sunny UK borders. Ensure free-draining soil, careful watering and spring pruning for best results.
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 Maple (Acer palmatum)
11 June 2026Discover stunning Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) care tips for UK gardens - perfect for shade, with vibrant seasonal foliage.
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 PlantsKorean Rhododendron (Rhododendron mucronulatum)
6 July 2026Grow Rhododendron mucronulatum in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsLady's Eardrops (Fuchsia boliviana)
20 July 2026Fuchsia boliviana is a tender Andean sub-shrub grown for its spectacular scarlet, trumpet-shaped flowers.
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 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 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 PlantsPrivet (Ligustrum vulgare)
16 June 2026Grow common privet for tough hedges. Learn planting tips, pruning advice and wildlife benefits. This hardy shrub thrives in UK gardens.
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 PlantsPumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)
11 June 2026Discover how to grow Cucurbita maxima pumpkins in UK gardens - perfect for British soil, with tips on planting, care and popular varieties.
A-Z PlantsPurplish-Blue Rhododendron (Rhododendron russatum)
22 July 2026Rhododendron russatum offers rich violet-blue spring blooms on a compact evergreen shrub.
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 PlantsRock Rose (Cistus × aguilarii)
22 July 2026Cistus × aguilarii is an evergreen rock rose with pure white summer flowers. It thrives in sunny, well-drained UK gardens, offering drought tolerance
A-Z PlantsRock Rose (Cistus cyprius)
22 July 2026Cistus × cyprius is a sun-loving evergreen shrub with papery white flowers marked by crimson blotches.
A-Z PlantsRock Rose (Cistus ingwersenii)
24 July 2026Cistus × ingwersenii is a low, wide-spreading evergreen shrub grown for its long display of pure white, saucer-shaped flowers held above dark, hairy foliage. It is one of the most reliable rockroses…
A-Z PlantsRosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)
10 June 2026Expert guide to growing rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) for culinary herbs and ornamental gardens. Drought-tolerant, hardy shrub requiring minimal care.
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 PlantsRue (Ruta graveolens)
19 June 2026Grow Rue (Ruta graveolens) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
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 PlantsShrubby Rock-Roses (Cistus)
16 July 2026Cistus, or rock rose, is a sun-loving evergreen shrub with papery flowers, ideal for dry, free-draining borders and gravel gardens across the UK.
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 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 PlantsSt. John's Worts (Hypericum)
20 July 2026Hypericum, or St John's Wort, offers golden blooms and colourful berries. It thrives in sun or shade, tolerating drought once established for reliable UK
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 PlantsViolet Willow (Salix daphnoides)
21 July 2026Violet willow offers striking purple stems and spring catkins. Coppice it for winter colour in damp soil, avoiding confined spaces.
A-Z PlantsWall Speedwell (Veronica albicans)
20 July 2026Veronica albicans is a compact evergreen shrub with silvery foliage and white flowers.
A-Z PlantsWayfaring Tree (Viburnum lantana)
18 June 2026Grow Wayfaring Tree in chalk or clay soil. Enjoy creamy spring flowers, red-to-black berries for birds and hardy H5 rating across the UK.
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 PlantsWillow (Salix viminalis)
15 June 2026Grow Common osier for flexible rods or wildlife. Thrives in damp soil, full sun. Coppice annually for straight withies. Hardy H6, supports early bees.
A-Z PlantsWinter Heath (Erica carnea)
20 July 2026Erica carnea is a hardy, low-growing evergreen shrub that flowers from late autumn to spring.
A-Z PlantsWinter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum)
3 August 2026The accepted name on Kew's Plants of the World Online is Jasminum nudiflorum Lindl.