Switch Ivy

Also known as Dog Hobble, Switch Ivy is an evergreen shrub which provides interest all year round - new growth is apricot tinted and in autumn the leaves develop a purply bronze tinge to their edges. (was slightly alarmed by this at first as I thought it was a sign of stress or disease). Does not climb despite its name but is a useful ground cover shrub.

In April/May bears pendant, white flowers very similar to Pieris 'Lily of the Valley' with which it complements well.