| Shrub | Flowers | Description | Height | Special Conditions |
| Amelanchier | White flowers in mid to late spring | A large shrub, berries in autumn, pruning not necessary but cut back in winter to restrain growth. | 20ft+ | Grow in semi-shade or full sun, in neutral to acid soil. |
| Berberis | Yellow flowers in late spring to summer | Many varieties, ornamental foliage and berries in autumn. Pruning not necessary. | Depends on variety from 2ft to 10ft. | No special conditions or soil required. Grow in partial shade or sun. |
| Camellia | Colours vary according to variety. Flowers March to May. | Evergreen glossy leaves. Can prune to shape. | Depends on variety – they range from small shrub to large tree. | Acid soil essential. Grow in a position protected from frost and wind. It likes light shade but can be grown in sun. |
| Clethra | Spikes of fragrant white flowers in late summer to autumn | Deciduous or evergreen depending on variety. Pruning not necessary. | 8ft – 25ft depending on variety. | Acid soil essential. Moist soil in light shade required. |
| Fatsia | Clusters of white flowers in autumn | Large architectural plant that looks tender but is frost hardy. | 6ft+ | Prefers partial shade, any good garden soil. Protect from strong winds. |
| Hypericum | Yellow flowers from spring to autumn depending on variety. | Rose of Sharon is most common variety and is low growing. | 1ft – 6ft+ depending on variety. | Flourishes in shade, any garden soil. |
| Lonicera nitida | Fragrant white flowers in late spring. | A variety of honeysuckle, an evergreen climber, dense bushy growth. | 20ft | This variety does well in shade. |
| Mahonia | Yellow flowers, some varieties late autumn to winter, others winter or spring. | The large varieties are architectural plants, others are low growing for ground cover. | 1 – 12ft depending on variety. | Prefers full or partial shade, well drained soil. |
| Rhododendrum | Many different colours, flowers in spring. | Large evergreen showy shrub. | 2ft – 30ft | Acid soil essential. Prefers partial shade. Fully hardy. |
