Foliage and bell-shaped flowers that bloom all summer make Abelia popular. This hybrid of two Chinese species is also the hardiest Abelia.

The deep South is famous for this variety of Azalea. This vigorous, upright grower has 3-in. rose-purple to magenta flowers with a deep blotch.

Gardens of the deep South are famous for this Southern Indica or Sun Azalea, More cold-tolerant than other Southern Indicas.

This evergreen shrub forms a broad mound that reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. The small, fine-textured leaves are dark green.

Sasanqua Camellias have small, attractive green leaves. Numerous cultivars offer a wide range of flower types and colors; several are fragrant; some grow prostrate; others can be trained to espailer up walls and trellises. More sun-tolerant than Japanese

Japanese Camellias are the most popular of all camellias, with over 2000 named cultivars that offer a wide range of spectacular flower types, colors and bloom periods. Leaves are an attractive dark green, thick and leathery.

For largest fruit crop, plant males and females of this California favorite together.

The large, double flowers reach 4 to 5 in. across on some varieties. Plant near entrances or windows where their fragrance can be enjoyed. Avoid wetting flowers when watering.

Grows slowly to 8 ft. with its delicate leaves spreading horizontally. New growth starts out reddish, turning green with maturity.

This leafy shrub grows vigorously, with glossy green foliage and many bright single or double flowers from spring to fall. Many varieties and flower colors are available.

The small size of this dwarf version of the Burford Holly is an asset in compact gardens. Produces less dark red fruit than the Burford. Leaves usually have only one spine at tip.

Also called "Stokes Dwarf," this Holly forms compact mounds with small dark-green leaves and tiny red berries. No male pollinator is needed for fruit production.

This large, fast-growing Holly can be trained as a tree. Excellent for Southern gardens, this Holly, with shiny dark leaves and large red berries, bears fruit at an early age. Best pollinated by Ilex cornuta or Ilex 'Edward Stevens'.

An excellent ground cover for dry, windy seashore conditions. Its bluish green-needled foliage is bluer and more heat-tolerant than J. conferta.

At 4 to 6 in. tall, this is a very low-growing shrub. Its spreading branches form a 6- to 8-ft.-wide, silver-blue carpet that retains its color all winter.

This ground-hugging shrub has blue-green, aromatic foliage. Reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and 5 to 8 ft. wide. Fruits are black. Prune or shear to shape.

COMPACT, ARCHING BRANCHES HAVE ROUNDED LEAVES AND BRIGHT, RASPBERRY-COLORED BLOOMS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. THE BURGUNDY LEAVES ADD IMPACT TO ANY LANDSCAPE, AND ARE AN ESPECIALLY NICE CONTRAST TO GREENERY.

White, yellow, red or purple, 2- to 3-in.-wide flowers bloom April through summer on evergreen shrubs, which reach up to 20 ft. tall.

In late spring clusters of very fragrant, star-shaped, creamy white flowers cover this dense shrub or small tree. Leaves are glossy, leathery and thick. In cooler climates, plant against a south- or west-facing wall.

Glossy, smooth-edged, dark green leaves make this dense hedge popular. Fragrant flowers are followed by blue-black berries. Reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and 5 to 7 ft. wide.

This mounding, bushy shrub bears fragrant, star-shaped flowers in 4- to 6-in.-wide clusters. Grow in warmer climates. Prune to shape.

Its intense orange-red flowers bloom throughout the year in frost-free climates.

Clusters of clear yellow flowers bloom over a spreading mound of green foliage.

An evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, green leaves, its fragrant white- and pink-tinted flowers mature into red berries. Use as a screen or hedge. Tolerates heat, wind, and poor soils. Remove winter-damaged leaves.