It really depends on the look you want, and whether you want it to be the star attraction, or just something evergreen to have as a foil for other plants and bulbs etc. I love my Osmanthus, but it's not a 'stand out' shrub - it's more of a background specimen. I have one of my 'bird cage' feeders inside it Some Pittosporums are very smart, and have a nice natural 'cone' shape, but some are hardier than others too, so it's a question of getting a suitable one for your conditions.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I would plant a Nandina domestica, common nandina that grows tall and narrow and has red berries. It is a shrub that looks good in all seasons my garden.
I have to say, l love Nandinas (having just bought 4 more 😊), but l'm not sure if one would be too big for that spot in terms of height. I'm just trying to find the best spot for a more dwarf one called "Moon Bay" which according to the label has a 1 metre height and spread. Mine came from a local garden centre. https://www.grasslands.co.uk/nandina domestica moon bay 9 litre pot.html
@Astraeus Probably a bit late in the day now but managed to get a pic of rhubarb and custard. It doesn't do it a lot of justice and it was very windy but will give you some idea. (Grass is still too wet to cut!)
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I love my Osmanthus, but it's not a 'stand out' shrub - it's more of a background specimen. I have one of my 'bird cage' feeders inside it
Some Pittosporums are very smart, and have a nice natural 'cone' shape, but some are hardier than others too, so it's a question of getting a suitable one for your conditions.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm just trying to find the best spot for a more dwarf one called "Moon Bay" which according to the label has a 1 metre height and spread. Mine came from a local garden centre.
https://www.grasslands.co.uk/nandina domestica moon bay 9 litre pot.html
It doesn't do it a lot of justice and it was very windy but will give you some idea.
(Grass is still too wet to cut!)
We're off to the GC this weekend to pick up something but it'll be a hebe and R&C is in our top three!