Evergreen Shrubs

Sarcococca confusa belongs to the boxwood family, or, in other words, the Buxaceae family. This plant has a very sweet fragrance. By combining these two important characteristics, the plant is also known as a ‘sweet box’ and fragrant sarcococca. Sarcococca confusa, ‘sweet box, is an evergreen plant. This plant possesses all the characteristics necessary to…

Changing the exterior of a house can be difficult without getting an expensive paint job. Another way around it is to work on your garden or lawn. A green expanse instantly makes the whole house look more wholesome. And if not a whole garden, why not introduce the red claws plant? The red claws plant…

Heather Plants, commonly known as Scotch Heather, are native to Ireland and belong to the Ericeceae family. Botanically known as Calluna Vulgaris, they are also fondly known as Scottish Heather. They are commonly found in Europe and Asia and grow between 24-36 inches in height when they are fully mature. The alluring beauty of the…

Want to make your garden brighter? Pieris japonica is a flowering plant that natively belongs to the Asian continent. Leaves are in an alternate pattern and have urn-shaped flowers. In this plant, you can find leaves in brown and green colours. The flowers come in pink, white, and yellow, making your garden a lively space….

Nature has offered us the best of gifts, and greenery is the major one among them. With the rise in concrete jungles around us, greenery has become rare and has gained a special place in our hearts. We go around in search of it on vacations at remote locations, to the barely left gardens and…

Lavender plants are a popular flower and are easy to grow. They bring colour to your garden and attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. These fragrant summer flowers come in purple, pink, white, and blue colour while blooming during the summer months. Lavender flowers can be used in biscuits, ice creams, and cakes, while lavender…

Fatsia Japonica, commonly called Japanese Aralia, is a common household ornamental shrub known for its broad leaves and roundish flowers. It can be grown in a garden or kept as a houseplant. The broad and glossy evergreen leaves with white flowers and black berries sure add a touch of luscious beauty to your home. Fatsia…

Hebe plants are a treasure in gardens and are often overlooked. Due to the ease of cultivation and maintenance requirements, the Hebe shrub family is a favourite among many gardeners.  You can discover a variety of kinds of this fascinating evergreen plant. The Hebe plant bears the name of the Greek goddess of youth, Hebe,…

Pittosporum is the name for the shrubs or trees of the Pittosporaceae family, which are characterised by their evergreen foliage and glossy leaves. The plants are fast-growing and neat, with dense foliage. Wild varieties of Pittosporum may grow anywhere between 6 to 100 feet, but several horticulture varieties are grown to a more manageable size….

Pieris (Pieris floribunda) are evergreen shrubs with leathery, dark green leaves, often brightly coloured when young. These are evergreen shrubs known for their ornamental foliage, bright red, becoming pink and cream, and finally green, and that is why this plant is called the forest flame plant! They are also called Japanese Andromeda. They bloom during…