Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
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.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Ab Green Shadow’
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Ab Green Shadow’ is a smaller, more compact form of this ever-popular shrub. Its flowers have a wonderfully interesting colour-changing habit, with blooms that appear almost lime green. As they mature and open, a reddish pink tinge begins to infuse the edges of the petals, and eventually the whole flower will take on
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ is a reliable variety that ? unlike many other hydrangeas ? can withstand some dry periods. It produces crisp, white lacecap flowers throughout the summer months, and these medium-sized blooms have tiny pink or blue central florets that help to highlight the main petals. A delightful variety of an ever-popular, hardy
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Oiseau Bleu’
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Oiseau Bleu’ produces interesting, three-lobed foliage in the late spring, which is followed by exotic blooms in August, September and October. These lilac flowers give the hardy shrub its other name, Hibiscus syriacus ‘Blue Bird’. Whatever you choose to call it, this variety of Rose Mallow will add interest to your garden’s beds
Escallonia ‘Iveyi’
Escallonia Iveyi is a worthy holder of an RHS AGM award, it’s not hard to see why. The plant is an evergreen shrub that is clothed with glossy dark green foliage and further enhanced with large clusters of pristine white flowers from June to August. Iveyi is vigorous, very hardy and is versatile enough to
Escallonia rubra ‘Macrantha’
Escallonia rubra ‘Macrantha’ is a versatile hardy shrub that can easily find a home in most gardens. It’s versatile enough to be put to use as an informal screen or hedge but it won’t disgrace itself in a shrubbery display too. During summer the plant is covered in rosy red flowers to waft scent into
Forsythia x intermedia ‘Mikador’
A blaze of colour to welcome in the spring; Forsythia x intermedia ‘Mikador’ becomes smothered in masses of golden yellow flowers from March to April. Once the flowers finish they are replaced by glossy bright green leaves for summer interest, and eventually take on yellow and burgundy tones in autumn. This upright dwarf shrub is
Euonymus europaeus ‘Red Cascade’
A large deciduous shrub, Euonymus europaeus ‘Red Cascade’, is renowned for its autumn foliage. Its leaves turn bright scarlet red. It is also known as a ‘Spindle Bush’, as the wood from the bush was used to make spindles, it will grow up to 3 metres and is suitable for herbaceous borders. The shrub has
Forsythia ‘Maree d’Or’
In early spring, Forsythia ‘Maree d’Or’ is smothered in a profusion of bright yellow flowers, which are then followed with pleasant, mid-green foliage. This variety is low-growing and compact, and makes a good alternative to common low-growing groundcover shrubs, and can be mixed amongst them to provide early season colour. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 150cm
Deutzia ‘Tourbillon Rouge’
This bushy deciduous shrub produces delightful pink star-shaped flowers in early summer. Each pale pink bloom has dark-pink-blushed petals and a light scent, and are attractive to bees. Thriving in sun or part shade, Deutzia ‘Tourbillon Rouge’ is a pretty addition to leafy woodland gardens, cottage gardens and mixed borders. Easy to grow, this Deutzia
Deutzia setchuenensis var. corymbiflora
A compact deciduous shrub, Deutzia setchuenensis var. corymbiflora produces beautiful clusters of pretty white, star-shaped flowers in June and July. As the leaves fall in autumn they reveal interesting peeling bark on mature specimens, which is great for adding winter interest to the garden. Easy to grow, this fabulous Deutzia works well in woodland gardens,
Deutzia purpurea ‘Kalmiiflora’
Deutzia purpurea ‘Kalmiiflora’ is an excellent, stand-alone specimen plant, although it will also hold its own in busy, sunny borders. The hardy shrub’s foliage consists of open branches covered with deciduous, oval leaves. In the spring, dark pink flower buds are added to the mix. These buds evolve into spectacular, scented, starry blooms in May,
Diervilla sessilifolia ‘Cool Splash First Edition’
This hardy shrub is known as the Bush Honeysuckle and is a native of North America. It has a reputation of being tough and resilient so is perfect for the novice or ‘time-poor’ gardener. Diervilla sessilifolia ‘Cool Splash First Edition’ is an attractive shrub with variegated foliage which makes a nice contrast with greener leaved
