Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Crab Apple ‘Laura’
A well established, popular variety with a compact, upright habit that forms a slow-growing, columnar tree – perfect for confined spaces and smaller gardens. Crab Apple ?Laura? produces deep pink blossom in spring which contrasts nicely with the bronze tinted, young foliage.
Crab Apple ‘Nuvar Marble’
Crab Apple ?Nuvar Marble? is a modern, British-bred variety that looks magnificent in autumn. The large, orange fruits are blushed red with glossy skins that glow in the autumn sunshine. This variety ripens early, giving you plenty of opportunity to make delicious Crab Apple jelly.
Plum ‘Mirabelle Countess’
A versatile, dual-purpose cherry-plum that can be eaten fresh or cooked in pies and preserves. Plum ‘Mirabelle Countess’ produces red-skinned fruits which can be harvested in July and August. The fruits are larger than most Mirabelles, though smaller than a normal plum, and have a particularly sweet flavour.
Plum ‘Mirabelle Golden Sphere’
The fruits of Plum ‘Mirabelle Golden Sphere’ are extremely attractive. Rounded , golden-yellow cherry-plums ripen in August, making a showy display in your garden or orchard. The yellow-fleshed fruits are sweet and plummy in flavour with a hint of sharpness.
Gage ‘Old Greengage’
Don?t be fooled by the plain, green coloured fruits of ?Old Greengage? ? this variety is anything but dull! Regarded by many as one of the best tasting plums you?ll find, including the RHS who selected it for its rich, sweet flavour. The small fruits are deliciously juicy and best enjoyed freshly picked from the
Gage ‘Oullins Golden’
A good dual purpose variety with a true Gage flavour for cooking or eating fresh. Ideal for baking in pies when picked early, or allow them to ripen during August when they will become sweet and juicy ? perfect for eating straight from the tree.
Gage ‘Reine Claude de Bavay’
Gage ‘Reine Claude de Bavay’ is the variety most widely found in supermarkets. The fruits turn to yellow-green when fully ripe in early September. They have a typical Gage flavour which is at its best when fruits are left to ripen on the tree.
Gage’ Stella`s Star’
A recent introduction from British breeding. Gage’ Stella`s Star’ produces good crops of mildly flavoured fruits that can be eaten fresh or cooked into pies and jams. The yellow fruits ripen in mid August. This self fertile variety is reliable and particularly productive compared to many other Gages.
Gage ‘Willingham Gage’
A classic English Green Gage, with a first rate flavour! The green fruits have a delicious, sweet flavour that is reminiscent of melons. Gage ‘Willingham Gage’ was selected by the RHS for its superior flavour and good crops.
Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’
Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’ is arguably the best red form of the ever-popular Witch Hazel. The spidery red flowers fill the air will perfume in winter, clinging resiliently to naked stems.
Apple ‘Winter Gem’ (M9 Rootstock)
This late season variety consistently produces top quality eating apples, with a richly aromatic and complex flavour. The pale, yellow-green fruits are flushed red with crisp, juicy flesh. Being one of the last eating apples to ripen in late October, it makes a valuable and worthwhile addition to orchards.
Cherry ‘Stardust Coveu’
Cherry ?Stardust? is notable as the first self-fertile white cherry! The red-blushed fruits have an exceptional sweet flavour and show good resistance to splitting after summer rains. This is a strong growing variety with good vigour, producing good yields of sweet cherries in late July.
Exochorda x macrantha ‘The Bride’
A hardy shrub with pure white flowers makes Exochorda ‘The Bride’ a graceful addition to your garden. Flowers April to May, and with striking autumnal foliage in October. Height: 2m (6′). Spread: 3m (10′).
Cherry ‘Sweetheart’
A useful sweet cherry for cropping late in the season. Better still, it ripens unevenly, avoiding the usual glut of fruits. The dark scarlet cherries are firm with a sweet flavour and a just a hint of acidity. Harvest the fruits in late August and eat them fresh from the tree for the best flavour.
Damson ‘Farleigh Damson’
Farleigh Damsons are superb croppers producing huge yields of small, dusky blue-black fruits in September. The fruits have a sharp flavour that becomes distinctly rich and plummy when cooked. The fruits can be baked in pies or made into delicious jams and wines.
Damson ‘Shropshire Prune’
Shropshire prunes date back to the 17th century and still have much to offer modern growers. Blue-black fruits can be harvested in late September. The small fruits are sharp and astringent when fresh, but cook down to make fabulous jams and puddings with an intensely rich flavour.
Cherry ‘Summer Sun’
A great Cherry tree for our unpredictable UK weather, Cherry ?Summer Sun? will produce a large crop of tasty dark red fruits in July each year to give you a tasty treat! A reliable variety that is also reasonably compact in its growth meaning it can be trained against a wall just as readily as
Apple ‘Sunset’ (MM106 Rootstock)
With many similarities to Cox, Apple ?Sunset? makes an excellent alternative for garden production. The flavour is sharp and intense, while the skins share the same characteristic red-stripes and orange flush that is so typical of English dessert apples. However this variety is much easier to grow and produces far better yields.
Apple ‘Surprize’ (MM106 Rootstock)
Looking for something a bit different? Apple ?Surprize? is a real departure from traditional eating apples. Beneath their glossy orange skins, the fruits have unusual pink flesh! This recent introduction is not just a novelty ? the flavour is a good mix of sweetness and acidity, with a crisp and juicy texture.
Apple ‘Tickled Pink’ (MM106 Rootstock)
One of the finest of the red-fleshed varieties, Apple ?Tickled Pink? is both productive and highly ornamental. The deep pink blossom and red-tinged young foliage makes a particularly attractive combination in Spring. The crimson-skinned fruits that follow reveal colourful pink flesh when sliced open, with a tart, juicy flavour.
