Rose bay

The tender Mediterranean rose bay is a shrubby evergreen that's highly rated for its mix of flowers and leaves. The (typically) pink flowers ('Casablanca' is white, and 'Ruby Lace' red) appear over a long summer-autumn period, while the leathery leaves are thin and pointed. Stand outside over summer in a pot, but keep in a heated greenhouse/conservatory in winter, at about 10C. Water sparingly in winter, and give a late winter prune to maintain the plant's shape.