Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Magnolia ‘George Henry Kern’
Magnolias are famous for their fragrant spring blossom and the Magnolia ‘George Henry Kern’ is a splendid example. It combines the exotic blooms of Magnolia liliflora with the lovely spring flowering of Magnolia stellata types. Magnolia ‘George Henry Kern’, is an irresistibly glamorous shrub. Because they grow slowly, Magnolias are perfect for small gardens or
Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Eisbar’
The supersize fruits on this Honeyberry grow up to 4cm long, making them among the giants of all Honeyberries. Despite its large fruits, Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Eisbär’ is a compact shrub, perfect for growing in the border or as a group in the kitchen garden. The berries can be eaten freshly picked straight from the bush,
Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Makijaz’
The colourful foliage of Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Makijaz’ is outstanding, even for a Leucothoe! New shoots in shades of bronze and pink emerge in the spring, maturing to green with fabulous white marbling. Dazzling colours return for the autumn, when the foliage turns to burgundy red for the winter. Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Makijaz’ deserves a prominent spot
Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Whitewater’
With small racemes of white flowers, drooping from red stems in spring, Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Whitewater’ is more subtle than some other cultivars. It is grown for its slender, glossy foliage – each dark green leaf is delicately edged with a cream margin. Following this refined and elegant summer display, ‘Whitewater’ erupts into a riot of
Juniperus squamata ‘Dream Joy’
Beaming bright like the sun, this flaky juniper bears stunning yellow-green foliage which (over time) give way to a mature winter blue. Compact in nature and breathtaking in boarders, Juniperus squamata ‘Dream Joy’ is ideal for even the smallest of gardens. This slow (but steady) growing conifer will uplift a low mound in the best
Juniperus squamata ‘Little Joanna’
Sporting an exceptionally neat and compact appearance, Juniperus squamata ‘Little Joanna’ very much lives up to its name. Ideal for adding evergreen colour to both containers and alpine troughs, the dwarf confer requires little maintenance and is surprisingly sturdy. A dense offering of Steely-blue foliage crowd onto feathered branches – growing with a flat (yet
Juniperus squamata ‘Tropical Blue’
A colorful conifer of undeniable intensity, Juniperus squamata ‘Tropical Blue’ more than lives up to its name. During the colder months it flaunts its silver-blue foliage – high in both color and density. Compact in nature, this low maintenance Flaky Juniper forms a neat, prostrate habit – perfect for winter containers. Height: 30cm (12). Spread:
Kolkwitzia amabilis ‘Maradco’
Loved for its plentiful pink blooms and dazzling sulphur-yellow foliage, Kolkwitzia amabilis ‘Maradco’ is a vibrant shrub with a sturdy character to match. As Autumn descends its yellow shine makes way for a copper-orange glow – nonetheless a captivating sight. A welcome addition to any border or large container, this hardy deciduous shrub sits with
Juniperus sabina ‘Rockery Gem’
Juniperus sabina ‘Rockery Gem’ or Savin Juniper is a superb conifer for rockeries and gravel gardens. It is low growing and extremely low maintenance, making it a fantastic choice for gardens that aim to be well planted and cared for, without having to spend much time gardening to keep it maintained. This evergreen conifer is
Kolkwitzia amabilis ‘Pink Cloud’
Very much a well-known and well-liked deciduous shrub, Kolkwitzia amabilis ‘Pink Cloud’ is a stunning vision of beauty – so much so it’s widely called ‘Beauty Bush’. From May to June its arching stems are populated with masses of pale pink, trumpet-shaped blooms – complimented by its dark green foliage. As the flowers fade, the
Juniperus communis ‘Compressa’
Awarded a prestigious RHS AGM, this dwarf conifer has attractive grey-green, needle-like leaves and a neat columnar habit. Juniperus communis ‘Compressa’ is perfect for adding upright accents to rock gardens, foliage gardens, the front of sunny borders or large containers on the patio. The aromatic leaves are evergreen, providing interest all year round and they
Juniperus conferta ‘Allgold’
Incredibly striking, Juniperus conferta ‘Allgold’ is an evergreen conifer with bright golden yellow, needle-like leaves. With origins in coastal Japan, it is also known as the Shore Juniper and has a naturally low spreading habit. A real highlight cascading over rock gardens, steep banks, around the base of shrubs or even in large patio containers,
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Andorra Compact’
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Andorra Compact’ is the perfect choice for providing evergreen ground cover in your garden, as well as adding interest and colour all year round. The thick grey-green foliage of this low growing Creeping Juniper transforms to a stunning bronze-purple hue during winter. This attractive conifer initially displays a vase shaped habit, which slowly
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Golden Carpet’
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Golden Carpet’ certainly lives up to its name by filling your conifer beds and borders with stunning colour; particularly impressive when your garden looks otherwise dull during winter! Recognised by the RHS with an Award of Garden Merit, this prostrate evergreen Creeping Juniper provides outstanding ground cover with its dense golden foliage. For
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mirai’
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mirai’ is an absolutely stunning flower that really brings the ?wow factor to your garden! In summer this hardy shrub develops beautiful white mophead flowers, with each individual floret edged in deep rose pink/ red. This edging becomes deeper and more pronounced as the season progresses, to that as new flowers appear they
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’
This is a truly magnificent shrub for the border or woodland garden, fine and eye-catching through several seasons of the year. Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ starts its magic in spring, when bright green fresh leaves make their appearance, their oak-leaf shape earning this lovely spreading plant the common name of ‘oak-leafed Hydrangea’. In early summer,
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Nikko Blue’
Intense sky-blue flowers adorn this compact deciduous shrub over a long period throughout summer and early autumn. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Nikko Blue’ has a tidy, rounded habit and becomes smothered in blue flowers for unbeatable performance in borders and patio containers. Like all mophead Hydrangeas, the flowers change colour depending on your soil pH, taking on
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Red Baron’
Dramatic rosy-red blooms form large mopheads, which smother this fantastic deciduous shrub throughout summer and early autumn. As autumn approaches the flowers take on more subtle deep pink tones infused with apple green. As with all mophead Hydrangeas, the flowers change colour depending on your soil pH and will become more purple in acid soils.
