I have been given some plants and need help identifying them

Hi,
I have been given some plants and since I am a novice I have no idea what they are or how big they grow. Any help would be appreciated.

 

First one is an Azalea, second one is Aucuba, hmm not sure on the other two, someone else will be along soon though.

Val

 

Third one is a Bergenia:

http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/Rosem...t-of-the-month/December/Bergenia--Eric-Smith-

"Sections taken from young rhizomes can be rooted after flowering or in the autumn. Sections are taken with one or more leaf rosettes."

Flowers for a really long time

 

Last one looks like Potentilla fruticosa

 

Something about the first one reminds me more of a dwarf Rhododendron (have a couple of similar looking ones in my garden)

 

All the plants have been correctly identified.
The first one is a dwarf Rhododendron, so slow growing may eventually reach 3-4 foot. Tolerates and prefers a shady spot which does not dry out too much and prefers acid soil.
The second Aucuba japonica is much quicker growing and much larger, 10-12 foot +. Fairly insignificant flowers followed by some red berries. Again a shade lover but will tolerate a sunnier spot, not very dry though.Give it plenty of room to grow.
The third a variety of Bergenia, a low growing, slowly spreading and early flowering perennial. Fairly adaptable to sun or moderate shade.
The fourth Potentilla. Often yellow or white flowered, there are also reds,pinks oranges etc. Grows maybe two to four foot depending on variety prefers a sunny spot.

 

Can I just make small clarification.....

Aucuba japonica, common name Spotted Laurel.
There are several named cultivars which can be 100% male shrubs... so only ever have flowers... no berries.
Others are 100% female shrubs... these will have berries... if there is a male nearby.
Whilst some have both male and female flowers.

The correct name is Rhododendron... but ones like the pic are more commonly called Azaleas.