Your garden projects don’t need to be dull or uninspired this November. In fact, the cooler months offer an excellent opportunity to explore a wide variety of autumn and winter interest plants that can add depth, colour, and texture to your landscape.
From the striking, fragrant blooms of Mahonia to the clusters of vibrant berries and rich foliage of Viburnum, there is no shortage of beautiful options to elevate your garden and bring it to life. These plants not only brighten up the landscape during the darker months but also provide visual warmth and unique features that capture attention and add charm to any project.
Cornus, commonly known as dogwood, is a versatile and visually striking group of deciduous shrubs and small trees admired for their vibrant winter stems.
After the leaves fall in autumn, Cornus showcases a stunning array of coloured stems, ranging from deep crimson reds to bright yellows and warm oranges. These colours provide much-needed visual interest during the colder months and can brighten up any garden space.
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 3m (depending on the variety)
Width: Up to 2m (depending on the variety)
Soil: moderately fertile soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L ( subject to availability and the variety)
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Cotoneaster is a versatile shrub known for its seasonal appeal. Varieties like ‘Horizontal’ and ‘Coral Beauty’ produce an abundance of vibrant red or orange berries during the autumn, adding striking colour to the garden.
In late spring to early summer, these shrubs are adorned with clusters of small, creamy white flowers that attract pollinators and enhance the garden’s visual charm. The combination of its delicate flowers and bold autumn berries makes Cotoneaster a great choice for year-round interest and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Flowers: May-June (depending on variety)
Height: Up to 2m (depending on the variety)
Width: Up to 1.5m (depending on the variety)
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
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Euonymus Alatus
Euonymus alatus, commonly known as the burning bush, is a bushy, dense, deciduous shrub that adds striking seasonal interest to gardens. Its green leaves transform into stunning shades of strawberry red in autumn, creating a vibrant display that lights up the landscape.
This shrub also features distinctive corky ridges on its branches, adding textural interest even after the leaves fall. Euonymus alatus is adaptable and low-maintenance, thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, making it a standout choice for enhancing any garden with bold autumn colour.
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 2m
Width: Up to 3m
Soil: well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L ( subject to availability)
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Euonymus europaeus, commonly known as the spindle tree, is a deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its striking autumn display. During the fall, its green leaves turn vibrant shades of red and purple, providing a colorful spectacle.
The real showstopper, however, is its distinctive fruit—small, pink-red capsules that split open to reveal bright orange seeds inside, adding unique visual interest and attracting wildlife. This shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soil types. Euonymus europaeus is a great addition to gardens looking for multi-seasonal appeal with its combination of foliage, fruit, and winter structure.
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to3m
Width: Up to 2.5m
Soil: well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L ( subject to availability)
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Mahonia is a standout shrub for adding vibrant winter interest to any garden. With its bold, spiky evergreen foliage and clusters of bright yellow, fragrant flowers that bloom from late autumn through winter, Mahonia brings both colour and texture during the colder months.
Mahonia thrives in partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soil types, making it a versatile, low-maintenance addition that brightens up winter landscapes.
Flowers: November – March (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 5m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moist-well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L, 20L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Nandinas provide autumn interest when leaves turn shades of fiery red and copper.
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Flowers: July (depending on variety)
Height: Up to 2m (depending on the variety)
Width: Up to 1.5m (depending on the variety)
Soil: moist, well-drained soil
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Pyracantha, commonly known as firethorn, is a robust evergreen shrub prized for its striking display of brightly coloured berries that appear in late autumn and last into winter. These vibrant berries, in shades of red, orange, or yellow, depending on the variety, create a stunning contrast against the plant’s dark green, glossy foliage.
In spring to early summer, Pyracantha produces clusters of small white flowers that attract pollinators, adding further seasonal interest. This shrub is ideal for adding colour and texture to hedges, walls, or garden borders and serves as a valuable food source for birds during the colder months
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Flowers: May
Height: Up to 3m (depending on the variety)
Width: Up to 3m (depending on the variety)
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3LD, 5L, 10L, 20L + ( subject to availability and the variety)
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Sarcococca confusa, commonly known as sweet box, is an elegant, evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark green leaves and highly fragrant, small white flowers. Blooming in late winter to early spring, these delicate flowers fill the air with a delightful scent, making it an ideal plant for adding interest during the colder months.
After flowering, the shrub produces small, black berries that add an additional layer of appeal and attract wildlife. Sarcococca confusa thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Its compact size and low-maintenance nature make it perfect for shaded garden borders, containers, or as a fragrant, informal hedge.
Position: Partial – deep shade
Flowers: December – March
Height: Up to 2m (depending on the variety)
Width: Up to 1m (depending on the variety)
Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3LD, 5L, 10L ( subject to availability and the variety)
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Sedum, commonly known as stonecrop, is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that adds year-round interest to the garden. With fleshy, succulent leaves that range from bright green to deep burgundy, sedums offer unique texture and colour.
During late summer and into autumn, many varieties produce clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, or white, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Sedums thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them ideal for rock gardens, borders, and container planting. Their drought-tolerant nature and ability to withstand poor soil conditions make sedums an excellent choice for easy-care, resilient landscaping.
Flowers: August – November (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.6m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
Pot size: 2l, 3L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Skimmia is a wonderful shrub for adding multi-season interest to your garden. During autumn and winter, Skimmia develops clusters of tightly packed, decorative buds that promise beauty for the months ahead. As spring arrives, these buds open up into fragrant, star-shaped flowers that create a stunning display and attract pollinators.
Skimmia’s glossy, evergreen foliage serves as the perfect backdrop for both the winter buds and spring blooms, providing year-round structure and beauty. This plant thrives in partial shade and moderately fertile, well-draining soil, making it an adaptable and low-maintenance addition that elevates any garden space.
Flowers: April – May (depending on variety) flower buds are seen in autumn-winter.
Position: Partial – full shade
Height: Up to 1.5m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moist-well-drained, acid soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Viburnum is a diverse and attractive shrub that offers year-round interest with its beautiful foliage, seasonal flowers, and striking berries. In late autumn and winter, varieties such as Viburnum tinus produce clusters of small, delicate white or pink-tinged flowers that bring brightness to the garden during the darker months.
Many Viburnum species follow their flowering with colourful berries in shades of blue, black, or red, adding visual appeal and attracting birds. The foliage varies from glossy evergreen to deciduous varieties that can turn vibrant shades of red and purple in autumn. Viburnum is versatile, thriving in sun to partial shade and adapting well to different soil types, making it an excellent choice for adding multi-season interest to any garden.
Flowers: December – April
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Height: Up to 3m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, moist-well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Posted 1st Nov 11:17am
