Rhaphiolepis Umbellata - 20cm

Rhaphiolepis Umbellata suits gardeners who want glossy foliage, a dense rounded habit and clusters of pale flowers followed by decorative berries in a plant that is practical to place and maintain. As a tough evergreen shrub, it has a natural role in low hedges, coastal gardens, foundation planting and easy-care borders and can add useful contrast to surrounding foliage, flowering plants or hard landscaping. Plant it in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Once settled, its established habit does much of the work visually, so it can be used confidently in everyday garden designs without needing constant intervention or highly specialised treatment.