It likes well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun and is best pruned in late-summer.

This half-hardy perennial will overwinter in a sheltered spot in full sun.

The bright green foliage tolerates full sun or light shade, so use it as a groundcover or understorey planting.

Blueberries look great in dappled shade, whereas an evergreen grevillea would be ideal in full sun on well-drained soil.

Although chaenomeles are tolerant of shade, the heaviest flowering display will be achieved with a position in full sun.