Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Philadelphus ‘Albatre’
Nothing beats the rich, sweet scent of a Mock Orange in full bloom! These hardy shrubs fill the air with a heady scent which wafts from pure white, semi double blooms which appear with a flourish in early summer. The leaves of Philadelphus ‘Albatre’ provide a dark green backdrop for the scented flowers. This good-natured
Peony ‘Garden Treasure’
The very best Peony that money can buy! A rare hybrid between border and tree peony, still very much sought after for UK gardens. Plants give a statuesque, upright, tree peony habit and with more than 50, highly fragrant blooms each year. Peonies last for decades, 30-40 years and more!
Mahonia ‘Soft Caress’
Mahonia are spectacular shrubs with a useful autumn flowering period, but they can be a bit of a pig thanks to their painful spikes. The difference with ‘Soft Caress’ is it’s the first one to have spine-free leaves, so can be planted near to paths or doorways where you may brush past them. The fragrance
Nandina domestica
Delicate in appearance the Nandina domestica is an ideal specimen plant for centre stage in your garden. Heavenly Bamboo from the Far East will happily grow in the UK and is at home in our climate. An upright, bamboo-like shrub with narrow oval shaped, lanceolate leaflets, which are a splendid green during summer, and purple
Mahonia aquifolium ‘Apollo’
Mahonia aquifolium ‘Apollo’ is just perfect for the back of borders. Or, if you’re looking for groundcover, this easy-to-grow shrub will be just the job. The shiny leaves of Mahonia aquifolium ‘Apollo’ or Oregon Grape looks magnificent as a low-growing hedge. Its spiky leaves act as the perfect deterrent against unwanted visitors. Spring sees this
Magnolia stellata
A native of Japan and sometimes called the ‘star magnolia’, this stunning, slow-growing shrub heralds the spring with its spectacular blooms. The impact of the flowers is all the more impressive as they transform from goblet-shaped buds into truly beautiful, starry blooms before the foliage comes in. Enjoy this spring-time classic in your garden year
Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Blue Velvet’
Here’s a perfect shrub for a large container on the patio! Honeyberries are fragrant, attractive, easy to grow, and best of all they produce tasty fruits packed full of Vitamin C and antioxidants. Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Blue Velvet’ is a compact variety, just right for growing close to the back door for easy picking. A few
