Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Cytisus battandieri
Vigorous, tall growing, deciduous tree/large shrub which over time will have a spread equal to its height so it does need space in the garden or shrub border. Silvery grey 3 palmate leaves . A fragrant pineapple scent is released when the yellow flowers open in profusion from mid summer through to late summer, followed
Deutzia × rosea ‘Yuki Cherry Blossom’
This new Deutzia introduction is a breeding breakthrough in dwarf plant habit and for its profusion of flowers. Bi coloured creamy white and pink flowers from April through June provide an outstanding display in full sun. Ideal for a patio container, or at the front of a border or in a group planted as groundcover.
Dipelta floribunda
A magnificent specimen plant for a sunny site or in dappled shade, or the shrub border if given space. Valued for its peeling bark. Deciduous, fully hardy, multi stemmed large shrub/ tree with ovate, pointed leaves and corymbs of tubular pink with yellow mottling fragrant flowers from spring to early summer. Prefers an alkaline soil
Elaeagnus x ebbingei ‘Eleador’
Suitable as a hedging plant as it is evergreen, fully hardy, has a dense structure, tolerates virtually all soils and can be trimmed to any height and width to 4m (12?) to keep its shape. Elaeagnus dislike very shallow chalky soils and can show chlorosis. Performs best in full sun but will grow in dappled
Berberis trigona ‘Orange King’
Hardy, shiny leaved evergreen shrub with arching shoots. Clusters of orange flowers in spring, followed by blue-black 1cm (1/2) fruits in autumn. Vigorous bushy habit so needs space. Grow in any well drained soil in sun or partial shade. Height: 2.5m (8?). Spread: 2.5m (8?).
Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’
Coniferous small tree with erect branches and yew shaped leaves. Known as ?plum yew? due to its leaf shape and the fruits from the female tree are plum shaped 3cm (1 ¼ ??) green fleshy small fruit surrounding a single hard seed. If fruits are desired then a male pollinator plant will need to be
Clematis montana var. rubens ‘Tetrarose’
A very quick growing, vigorous, handsome deciduous climber. Bronze tinted , toothed foliage and pink flowers with a central boss of yellow anthers 9cm ( 3 ½ ??)across. The flowers have a wonderful almond scent during late spring and early summer. Ideal for clothing a large tree or building, wall, or North facing site. Grows
Cornus controversa ‘Pagoda’
An outstanding, specimen deciduous tree with spreading tiered branches for a larger garden or woodland garden as it needs space. The glossy leaves are dark green above and glaucous beneath during the summer turning to a rich red- purple during the autumn. Large cymes (umbels) of fragrant small star shaped white flowers appear in early
Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’
A jaw dropping focal point for a medium sized garden. Its common name of The Wedding Cake Tree is deserved. Its distinctive horizontal tiered branches when in full leaf and flower is a sight to behold. It takes a few years to attain its full potential. The long, green leaves with bold creamy white margins
Clematis florida ‘Taiga’
The name will make you think ?tiger?, but the blowsy double blooms shout lion?s mane! Clematis ?Taiga? is a real show off climber, producing countless blooms right through summer over a canvas of rich green foliage. Great for covering walls and fencing, this unusual clematis also suits patio container growing. It also looks great planted
Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’
A well known variety of Californian Lilac that has earned itself a coveted RHS AGM. Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ produces conical, deep blue flower heads, smothering the foliage to create a stunning, hazy effect from May to June.
Agapanthus ‘Golden Drop’
Unique golden edged leaved agapanthus introduced at the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show. Also one of the few compact varieties, the lovely pale blue flowers which appear in May to June suitable for cutting and are followed by decorative seed heads. Suitable as an individual container plant or planted as a group in the border. Prefers
Geranium ‘Jackpot’ Collection
We’ve hand selected some of our favourite colours from our customer favourite Geranium ‘Jackpot Mixed’ to bring you this new and exciting collection. Geranium ‘Jackpot’ Collection produce masses of colourful single blooms on neat compact plants. Perfect for filling beds, borders and patio containers. These weather tolerant pelargoniums have more than enough vigour to ensure
Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’
Visually stunning autumn colour, the green toothed leaves during spring and summer turn to stunning shades of red. This slow growing hardy deciduous tree or shrub is ideal for both a sunny or partially shaded site, the red leaves being more intense in a partially shaded position. In spring clusters of purple red flowers appear.
Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum’
A compact Acer ideal for a container as a highlight on a patio or courtyard , or as a focal point by a water feature. This slow growing hardy shrub forms a mound of very finely cut feathery green leaves which turn a spectacular gold in the autumn. Height: 2m (6?). Spread: 3m (9?).
Vitex agnus-castus ‘Delta Blues’
Often mistaken for a buddleja, but Vitex is far more refined. This stunning deciduous shrub is cloaked in palmate, grey-green foliage which is gently aromatic. Vitex agnus-castus ‘Delta Blues’ produces branching sprays of dark purple-blue, fragrant flowers at the stem tips in autumn which prove highly attractive to butterflies and insects.
Achillea ‘Rainbow Ending Blue’
A hardy herbaceous perennial ideal for cutting and as a dried flower. Grey ? green, aromatic fern like leaves and stems of pink flowers throughout the summer. Quite a stately plant but best planted in a group in moist but well drained soil in full sun. Dislikes shady, wet areas. Height: 50cm (20??). Spread: 40cm
Aesculus parviflora
Member of the ?horse chestnut? family but much more dwarf in habit as a deciduous shrub/ small tree, but does need space. Hardy, deciduous with palmate bronze leaves turning green and finally to yellow in autumn. Upright, white flowers with prominent stamens up to 30cm (12??) tall during the summer, followed by smooth skinned fruits.
