Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’
Creeping Juniper is often the ‘go-to’ conifer for municipal planting as it can be relied upon to cover large areas with soft undulations of greenery without imposing any height. These features can be brought to the domestic garden with Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’ as it’s steel-blue foliage can spread up to 2 metres in time and
Juniperus x pfitzeriana ‘Gold Coast’
Juniperus x pfitzeriana ‘Gold Coast’ will lift a green planting scheme to another level as the golden foliage will remain through the year offering another dimension to a conifer bed, border or rockery. As a dwarf conifer Gold Coast’s mounding habit will bring an interesting height to work with as it will grow to just
Juniperus x pfitzeriana ‘Mint Julep’
If you have a space to fill in your garden you may want to consider this large, spreading Juniper, Juniperus x pfitzeriana ‘Mint Julep’ as a worthy specimen conifer. The attractions are many, like all Junipers it requires very little maintenance and will be happy in most soil types and positions. It also has a
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Prostrata’
If you have an area of ground that needs to be clothed with greenery that will supress the weeds, gives year-round interest and requires little attention then a Creeping Juniper should be top of your list. Juniperus horizontalis ‘Prostrata’ will grow to just 20cm (8) tall but spreads its branches up to 2m (6’5) wide.
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Icee Blue’
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Icee Blue’ is perfect for gardeners who wish to maintain year round interest in their garden, without the effort! Needing practically no maintenance, tolerating a broad range of growing conditions and being easy to grow, this creeping Juniper is certainly worthy of its RHS Award of Garden Merit. The silvery-blue foliage provides a
Juniperus chinensis ‘Stricta’
Fantastic as an architectural focal point in the garden, Juniperus chinensis ‘Stricta’ is an evergreen conifer with a naturally tall columnar habit and dense leaf growth. Requiring no pruning and happy in a wide range of soils this Chinese Juniper is perfect for low maintenance gardens, and due to its narrow habit is an excellent
Juniperus communis ‘Green Carpet’
An impressive spreading conifer which has earnt itself a prestigious RHS AGM. Juniperus communis ‘Green Carpet’ is a slow-growing evergreen shrub with aromatic needle-like leaves which give it a lovely feathery appearance. A brilliant shrub for evergreen ground cover, this Common Juniper will suppress weeds and works well spilling over rock gardens, providing ground cover
Juniperus communis ‘Repanda’
Fantastic for evergreen ground cover, Juniperus communis ‘Repanda’ is a low, spreading conifer with needle-like, deep green, aromatic leaves. In winter the leaves become bronze-tinted for added interest. Perfect for suppressing weeds, creeping over rock gardens, steep sunny banks, around the base of trees and shrubs or as a feature at the front of shrub
Juniperus rigida subsp. conferta ‘Blue Pacific’
Juniperus rigida subsp. conferta ‘Blue Pacific’ is the perfect choice for busy gardeners as it requires minimal maintenance once established and accepts a broad range of growing conditions. This low growing conifer has a prostrate habit and spreading branches which create a thick layer of needle-like, blue-green foliage. Providing excellent ground cover all year round,
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’ is ideal for any garden, thanks to its versatility and easy to grow nature. The fine, silvery-blue foliage has the powerful aroma common to Junipers, whilst the branch tips change to a bronze-purple shade during winter, adding interest to your garden at a time when colour may be scarce. This low
Juniperus chinensis ‘Expansa Variegata’
Much like the ocean, this Chinese Juniper is a vast and constant expanse: its needle-like foliage is evergreen and its dense, low-growing habit allows extensive ground cover in borders and rockeries. The shrub’s needles resemble a wave, for their blue-green tone is topped with interesting, white variegation. In contrast to the strong, salty smell of
Hydrangea serrata ‘Intermedia’ (Acuminata)
The compact size of Hydrangea serrata ‘Intermedia’ makes it the perfect plant for a large container. Also happy in the border in sun or part shade, this lacecap Hydrangea is covered in an abundance of very pretty flowers, each with a tight centre surrounded by pale pink florets. The leaves are dark green, turning to
Hydrangea serrata Preziosa’
The large, deep pink, mophead flowers of Hydrangea serrata ‘Preziosa’ make an impressive display in early summer, and as summer wears on the flowers slowly turn to a rich, darker red, lasting into September. The leaves begin their display with bronze colours in spring, maturing to green, followed by autumn shades of deep red. Hydrangeas
Hypericum kalmianum ‘Blue Velvet’
In spite of its name, Hypericum kalmianum ‘Blue Velvet’ will never leave you feeling blue. The title matches the hardy shrub’s blue tinted, semi-evergreen foliage, which forms a bushy mound and requires little maintenance. However, your mood is more likely to reflect the cheerful, golden-yellow flowers that adorn these leaves from July to September. At
Hypericum ‘Gemo’
St. John’s Wort is perhaps best known for its medicinal properties; in tablet form, it allieviates depression and increases resilience. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that Hypericum ‘Gemo’ is an exceptionally durable variety that can tolerate both shade and drought. Even in poor soil, this hardy shrub will produce small, bright, yellow flowers
