the plant should have new growth pruned back

The deep green foliage contrasts nicely with the light

Their thorny branches make them suitable for hedging purposes

Carex Brunnea 'Jenneke' is a reliable evergreen sedge with an upright and dwarf growth habit

or in garden beds where they stand out beautifully

Hebe 'Vernicosa' Berberis thunbergii 'Harlequin' the plant should have newHebe Vernicosa is a highly versatile shrub native to New Zealand. A compact, evergreen shrub with attractive glossy, dark green foliage and small, white to pale blue flowers appear around the tips of the stems in the early Summer contrasting nicely with the darker leaves and attracting butterflies, bees and other pollinators into the garden. A perfect choice for enhancing garden displays or used as low informal hedging, edging for mixed borders or in