Shrubs for Sale in Ireland

The Best Shrubs for Your Garden

At Tantalus Nursery, we offer a limited range of shrubs for sale, all suited to Irish gardens. All our garden shrubs are grown or acclimatised locally to perform well in Irish conditions. Scroll down to view available plants or use the filters to narrow by type, height, or bloom season.

Evergreen Shrubs for Year-Round Interest

Evergreen shrubs are prized for foliage that remains lush through Ireland’s winters. These shrubs provide structure, privacy, and reliable green coverage even when deciduous shrubs drop leaves.
Some evergreen options are ideal as informal hedges, small garden centre‑style screens, or accent features. Their consistency in shape and performance makes them a backbone in many planting schemes.

Flowering Shrubs for Seasonal Colour

For blooms, our flowering shrubs like hydrangea, ornamental pomegranate, or deciduous varieties bring seasonal interest. While foliage is important, nothing matches a burst of flowers in spring or midsummer. Even compact varieties and dwarf shrubs deliver strong colour in tighter spaces.

We carry garden plants selected for their excellent bloom habits in Irish conditions, expecting reliable performance, not just aesthetics. You’ll see some that bloom in yellow, pink, white, or other tones.
Flowering shrubs can be mixed with evergreen shrubs to ensure your garden never looks bare.

Compact Shrubs for Small Spaces

In small gardens, every plant must justify its footprint. Our shrubs for small gardens are chosen to remain manageable, without sacrificing interest. These dwarf or semi­dwarf shrubs can be ornamental, flowering, or evergreen.
Use them for border edging, container planting, or focal points in restricted areas. Many are suitable as low hedges or foundation plants.
Because they grow in our nursery, they arrive ready to settle in: no shock, just strong establishment.

Why Buy Shrubs from Tantalus Nursery

We propagate all our garden plants on site in Kinsale, ensuring strong root systems and Irish‑acclimatised stock.  As a member of the Irish Specialist Nurseries Association (ISNA), we commit to quality, traceable stock and sustainable practices. We also offer a guarantee on plant health, peat‑reduction methods, and delivery across Ireland.
When you choose us, you support a locally based nursery dedicated to craftsmanship.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shrubs

Are your shrubs hardy in Irish gardens?

Yes — our shrubs for sale are selected for hardiness in the Irish climate, including coastal and inland sites

What care do evergreen shrubs need?

Evergreen shrubs require occasional pruning, feeding in spring, and mulching to protect soil and foliage.

Can I order shrubs for small gardens or containers?

Yes — we carry compact and dwarf varieties suited to smaller gardens or containers. Look under “compact shrubs” above or filter accordingly.

Do you offer hedging shrubs?

NO

When do shrubs bloom?

Flowering shrubs bloom across seasons: spring, summer or autumn, depending on species (hydrangeas, dwarf shrubs, etc.).

Can you supply topiary or ornamental forms?

NO

Contact Us About Shrub Availability

If the specific shrub you want is out of stock, please get in touch. Phone: +353 87 223 2739 | Email: info@tantalusplantnursery.ie

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