Oh yes, certainly - Pieris forresti if you like new red leaves, or Pieris japonica varieties if you don't. If you pick a variegated one, they look even better. Evergreen, likes acid soil, good in shade, slow growing, check the height of any that you choose - some get very large, some are dwarfs. Alternatively, Sarcococca varieties are evergreen and have fragrant flowers early in the year - but they're not as interesting to look at, being plain green.

thanks, im off shopping

hi bamboo, thanks for advice! what compost would be better? and as i live in chalky area, do i water with tap water? or is there an additive i can put in the water for acid lovers? thanks

Buy ericaceous compost, water with rain water (collect it) if you can, otherwise give the plant a shot of sequestered iron tonic once or twice a year in spring and autumn (not this year though, if you use ericaceous compost).

thanks for your help, will get some pictures on this site later when have time!