In late spring and early summer, this bushy evergreen shrub is smothered in clusters of of dark blue flowers, which nestle against the backdrop of dark green, glossy leaves. A handsome and versatile plant, it can be used to create informal hedging, or to add year-round form and structure to a south or west-facing border where it will have protection from cold, drying winds.

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