Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Thuja occidentalis ‘Tiny Tim’
Thuja occidentalis ‘Tiny Tim’ is certainly well named, growing into a dwarf sphere of spectacular green foliage. This White Cedar variety is fully hardy but would benefit from some protection from heavy snow; for best results, grow in light, fertile soil that is acidic to neutral. Thuja occidentalis ‘Tiny Tim’ will make an interesting addition
Thuja occidentalis ‘Rheingold’
With its conical, compact habit, Thuja occidentalis ‘Rheingold’ is a dwarf variety of White Cedar. Its delicate pink-toned foliage turns first yellow and then deep golden hues as autumn turns to winter. Thuja occidentalis ‘Rheingold’ has been awarded the RHS AGM and makes a delightful addition to rockeries and borders alike. Height: 150cm (59). Spread:
Thuja occidentalis ‘Yellow Ribbon’
Thuja occidentalis ‘Yellow Ribbon’ makes the perfect addition to your garden of other arching or upright ornamental trees and shrubs. Thanks to its stunning evergreen foliage, this White Cedar variety will ensure year round interest in your garden. This tidy, upright yellow-green shrub works equally well when planted singly or into a hedge; taller plants
Taxus baccata ‘Ivory Tower’
Taxus baccata ‘Ivory Tower’ earns its name from its striking erect habit and its beautiful ‘snow-covered’ appearance. In spring, its leaves are white, turning a creamy yellow in summer. It flourishes in most soil conditions and prefers cold, exposed sites. Unusually, Taxus baccata ‘Ivory Tower’ prefers sunny areas but will be fine in the shade.
Taxus baccata ‘Kupfergold’
The golden foliage of Taxus baccata ‘Kupfergold’ and its compact, slow growing nature, make it a great choice for adding a splash of year-round colour to the garden. Grow this Yew in a prominent position where you can enjoy the neat bush form. It is an easy-going plant, happy in sun or shade, and not
Staphylea colchica
Staphylea colchica bears panicles of fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers in spring, which are followed by bladder-like, greenish-white fruit. This display is what gives this deciduous shrub its common name of ‘Ivory-flowered Bladdernut’. Its thick stems are covered in pinnate, glossy-green leaves, and Staphylea colchica thrives in almost all types of soil. Height & Spread: 3.5m
Thuja occidentalis ‘Danica’
The neat, round form and bright green foliage combine to make this dwarf variety of White Cedar an extremely attractive little plant, and in winter its evergreen leaves take on a tinge of bronze. Thuja occidentalis ‘Danica’ is a good plant for either a container or the border. We suggest planting several of these small
Spiraea thunbergii
Spiraea thunbergii produces sweeping branches bedecked with pretty white flowers. This semi-evergreen shrub produces cup-shaped flowers which attract pollinating insects ? perfect for the wildflower garden. With its low-spreading habit, Spiraea Thunbergii makes a great ground cover shrub in mixed borders and is the proud owner of an RHS AGM for outstanding garden performance. Height:
Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’
Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’ is a female variety of Yew. It has a straight growing columnar habit and rich green leaves. One of its key benefits is that it grows much more quickly than the more common English Yew. Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’ is happy when pruned back but looks particularly striking when grown without
Spiraea nipponica ‘White Carpet’
Spiraea nipponica ‘White Carpet’ is ideal for sunny positions in urban green areas and home gardens. This upright, deciduous shrub produces waves of small white flowers in June, which lay like a carpet over the plant. Lush, green foliage is arranged symmetrically along each stem, with a dark, bluish underside. Height & Spread: 100cm (39).
Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’
Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’ is a charming little shrub with a tidy rounded habit. It produces flattened groups of pretty white flowers between May and July that attract bees and butterflies in abundance. The thick framework of Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’ is covered by birch-like foliage. As summer turns to autumn the rich green leaves change to
Spiraea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’
Loved by gardeners across the UK for its striking foliage, Spiraea ‘Magic Carpet’ is the deserved holder of a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. From early summer onwards, the brilliant foliage adds a striking background for the bright pink blooms. Spiraea ‘Magic Carpet’ is great for all parts of the garden, especially as ground
Spiraea japonica ‘Firelight’
Spiraea japonica ‘Firelight’ is a very colourful addition to the garden, boasting dull red to bronze foliage that changes to green in summer and then reddish purple in the autumn. In summer the display also includes clusters of small, rosy-pink flowers. A good choice for welcoming bees and other pollinating insects into the garden, Spiraea
Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’
This handsome shrub has ferny foliage in a gorgeous array colours. The new spring leaves are a pinky-bronze colour, gradually changing to yellow-green, and turning a vibrant red in autumn. In midsummer it has feathery white flowers. Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’ makes an eye-catching specimen in a large pot on the patio or will even survive
Spiraea japonica ‘Albiflora’
From the middle of summer, the light green leaves of Spiraea Japonica Albiflora are edged with clusters of white flowers. This Japanese Spiraea grows beautiful curved branches which look wonderful as ground cover. As autumn sets in, the leaves of this hardy, deciduous shrub turn into fiery shades of rich gold and orange. Butterflies and
Spiraea betulifolia ‘Island’
Spiraea betulifolia ‘Island’ is aptly named, for it creates the feeling of an island paradise in your very own garden. The plant’s deciduous, green foliage is attractive and compact, particularly when it’s grown in bright, sunny conditions. The Spirea is at its best in May and June, when its lush leaves sport fluffy, white flowers.
Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor Gold’
This delightful golden-leaved Spiraea gives a wonderfully colourful flourish to any garden. The striking yellow foliage turns into fiery hues of orange, purple and red in the autumn months. The Spiraea Betulifolia, often known as Tor Gold is a tidy rotund shrub and ideal for use at the front of borders or as a low
Spiraea nipponica ‘Snowmound’
Spiraea nipponica ‘Snowmound’, also known as Tosa Spirea, is an RHS Award of Garden Merit variety. It produces a mound of dark-green foliage that is topped with small, white flowers from March. This display resembles, as its name suggests, a snow-topped mound. You won’t be disappointed by this lovely, deciduous shrub. Height & Spread: 2.5m
Sarcococca confusa
For wonderful winter colour and fragrance the Sarcococca confusa is a popular choice. With charming small white flowers which have a powerful honey-like fragrance, and hide beneath the glorious deep-green, leathery foliage, this delightful hardy shrub then produces long lasting black berries. Christmas Box is ideal for patio containers and ground cover, and it also
