RHS LEVEL 2 lesson 1 R2111 Evergreen shrubs varied situ

Question 1

Evergreen shrub 3m height with pinnate leaves spiny leaflets racemes of yellow flowers in spring followed by dark bluish blackberries suited to exposed or sheltered site

Answer 1

Mahonia aquifolium

Question 2

Evergreen shrub 2.5m x 2.5m (herb), Bushy aromatic foliage with lilac flowers in spring suited to moist drained soil likes full sun ideal situ - rock,coastal, mediterranian , informal gardens

Answer 2

Saliva rosmarinus syn. Rosmarinus officinalis

Question 3

Evergreen shrub 2.5m x 2.5m with large glossy green leaves with scented flowers in spring and again autumn into winter prefers moist well drained soil full sun, sheltered position, suited to low maintenance garden.

Answer 3

Choisiya ternata ‘Mexican orange’

Question 4

Evergreen shrub is medium sized shrub 2.5m x 2.5m upright small dark green narrow leaves,Deep rich blue flowers in conical panicles later spring to early summer. prefers fertile well drained full sun sheltered from strong cold winds ideal for informal, med, gravel garden.

Answer 4

Ceanothus ‘ puget blue’

Question 5

Evergreen shrub hardy suited to an exotic architectural / coastal garden. wide palmate foliage glossy and weatherproof suited to both sun or semi - dappled shade , late summer globular white flowers appear which change to black seedpods by autumn.

Answer 5

Fatsia japonica

Question 6

Evergreen 1.2 m x1.2m acid loving shrub suited to woodland dappled shade or in a container on a patio ( ericaceous compost) protect from exposed windy sites ideal as a specimen plant for an exotic garden. bright magenta flowers from mid to late spring.

Answer 6

Rhododendron ‘Amoena’

Question 7

Evergreen shrub grown for its fragrant summer flowers and scented silver -green foliage shades of purple , lilac or pink. edge borders to hedging drought tolerant so would suit a full sun , copes with light sandy soil ideal for a mediterranean style garden

Answer 7

Lavandula munstead

Question 8

Evergreen shrub tolerates poor soil coastal conditions and shade and will tolerate a north facing wall can be trained to climb a wall or as a hedge or free standing shrub in a border giving winter interest in the garden

Answer 8

Euonymous fortunei

Question 9

Evergreen shrub with dark glossy leaves and red berries in winter makes a good dense hedge . spring flowers are followed by red or yellow berries on female plants (if a male pollination is nearby) will tolerate harsh conditions

Answer 9

llex aquifolium

Question 10

Evergreen shrub fragrant flowers in winter to spring prefers sun to part shade suited to mixed borders , woodland and rock gardens. grow to 90cm height and spread. ideal , low maintenace, cottage, scented, wildlife woodland style gardens

Answer 10

Daphne ‘transatlantica ‘ pink fragrance’