Drimys winteri

I’ve always felt that Drimys winteri is a rather underrated plant, offering far more than it’s often given credit for in garden design. Its glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round structure, while clusters of creamy white flowers and attractive reddish stems add subtle seasonal interest and character. It needs a sheltered spot and will eventually become quite large unless managed but it can look really pretty grown against a house, as an alternative to Magnolia grandiflora for example. We should not forget this handsome evergreen that provides reliable structure, texture, and a calm architectural presence throughout the year.