Take a look at our favourite spring flowering shrubs. Click each plant link for further information or to order online.
Shrubs
A compact and rounded deciduous tree that features a profusion of rosy-pink, pea-like flowers that blanket its branches in early spring, creating a breathtaking floral spectacle. The heart-shaped, glossy green leaves follow, adding a lush canopy. An ideal choice for a small garden.
Choisya ternata (Mexican orange blossom)
Highly fragrant and evergreen this shrub will add a splash of brightness to any garden.
Exochorda x macrantha ‘The Bride’ (spreading shrub)
Also known as pearlbush, Exochorda x macrantha is a popular deciduous shrub covered with showy white flowers in spring.
Forsythia x intermedia Weekend
Forsythia x intermedia Weekend is a hardy, deciduous shrub with masses of deep yellow blooms that appear on bare stems in early to mid-spring. They generally appear before the leaves providing a blaze of gold in early spring. It is easily grown and ideal for informal hedging or for training up a wall.
Climbers
A vigorous grower with pale pink, vanilla scented flowers which contrast against dark green foliage. It will quickly cover walls or pergolas.
A large deciduous climber with small pastel pink flowers and a charming scent. With bountiful flowers in late spring/early summer that cover the burgundy/bronze-green foliage. After flowering the vine remains attractive with seedheads providing winter interest.
Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star jasmine)
A vigorous, evergreen, woody climber which can reach between 8-12m in height with clusters of highly fragrant, small white flowers smothering the foliage from mid to late summer. Ideal for pergolas and trellis around seating arrangements where the fragrance can be enjoyed.
Wisteria brachybotrys ‘Okayama’
A Japanese wisteria with scented flowers growing in sprays 10-15cm long. The April – June floral display is highly impressive as scented flowers open from rich violet buds to pale lilac.
Large Shrubs / Ornamental Trees
A deciduous tree cherished for its eye-catching foliage and distinctive aromatic qualities. In spring, the young leaves emerge vibrant shades of pink, fade to creamy-yellow, and finally mature to a rich green, offering a captivating progression of colour. During summer, fragrant white flowers bloom in pendulous clusters, followed by winged seed capsules. Every part of this tree is aromatic, enhancing its sensory appeal.
A deciduous tree with large, ovate leaves and fragrant, light lilac-purple flowers in spring.
A compact, deciduous flowering cherry renowned for its graceful, zigzagging branches and stunning seasonal display. In early spring, delicate, pale pink flowers with darker centers emerge, creating a breathtaking cloud-like effect before the fresh green foliage appears. The small, serrated leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and red in autumn, adding further interest.
