Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Harlequin’
A unique Japanese Barberry, Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Harlequin’ produces deep purple leaves flecked with cream and pink. In spring, small light yellow flowers appear which attract bees, and are followed by glossy dark red berries in autumn. As with many deciduous Berberis this variety has superb autumn colour, with the leaves taking on red
Buddleja davidii ‘Peacock’
Buddleja davidii ‘Peacock’ bears aromatic blooms that will attract plenty of butterflies and other pollinating insects to your garden. Perfect for growing in patio containers and smaller borders, this compact, dwarf Butterfly Bush is a fraction of the size of traditional varieties yet still maintains a bushy, well branched habit. Buddleja davidii ‘Peacock’ is well
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Minima Aurea’
With its bright golden foliage and neat conical shape, this Lawson Cypress is a striking dwarf evergreen which well deserves its Award of Garden Merit from the RHS. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Minima Aurea’ can be grown as a specimen tree, and is perfect for a small garden or large rockery, reaching just 150cm (59) in maturity.
Aronia melanocarpa ‘Hugin’
The Chokeberry is a good source of Vitamin C and antioxidants, and can be a useful plant in the garden, with fragrant spring blooms, red autumn colours and its edible berries. ‘Hugin’ is a compact variety, so is good for small gardens.Aronia is the ideal shrub for beginners, and can be grown in sun or
Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Princess Diana’
Much like its namesake, Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Princess Diana’ is visually stunning. Its bronze foliage is offset by pure white flowers in April, meaning that the hardy tree can also be displayed as a decorative, upright shrub. As the season progresses, the deciduous plant’s leaves turn a traditional green colour and are complemented by dark,
Arbutus unedo f. rubra
This strawberry tree can also be considered a large shrub or bush. However you choose to grow Arbutus unedo f. rubra, it is sure to excel: the RHS have awarded it an AGM for its outstanding performance in sheltered woodland and costal areas. The tree is hardy once mature, but will require a layer of
Aronia x prunifolia ‘Autumn Magic’
This Chokeberry’s name derives from the spectacular red and orange display it puts on in autumn. Before its leaves take on these colourful tones, they are green and waxy. The hardy shrub’s foliage is also slow growing, making it a great specimen plant, particularly for large borders. April sees Aronia x prunifolia ‘Autumn Magic’ bear
Amelanchier lamarckii
Amelanchier lamarckii is a truly unique, hardy tree that provides a rainbow of colour throughout the season. In April, it produces pure white blossom, making it easy to see why it has been given the alternative name Snowy Mespilus. When the specimen plant’s leaves open in the spring, they have an attractive bronze tint before
Lobelia ‘Ultra Cascade Improved Mixed’
Lobelias usually burn out quickly during the summer, but this unique mix solves that problem by blending a handful of earlier varieties from days gone by with the newer, longer-lasting varieties. The result is a rich, extra long-lasting colour carnival. A successful blend of old and new. Trails to: 30cm (12)
Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Sonata Mixed’ (Garden Ready)
This beautiful dwarf cosmos reaches a maximum height of 60cm (24in) making it perfectly proportioned for sunny borders and containers. The wide, daisy like blooms float above the finest lacy foliage.
Abelia ‘Edward Goucher’
This variety of Glossy Abelia is a rounded, hardy shrub, which can be grown into a particularly striking informal hedge. Its semi-evergreen foliage retains its green colouring until the autumn, when the oval leaves acquire a bronze hue. However, it is the lilac-pink flowers that appear in July that arguably make Abelia ‘Edward Goucher’ most
Hanging Basket Berry Collection
Collection Includes: 1 each of Raspberry Ruby Falls? & Blackberry Black Cascade (2 x 9cm pot).
Balsam Fir
If you are searching for a hardy, evergreen tree that requires only minimal pruning, this Balsam Fir is the one for you. The conifer grows a mere 2.5cm (1) a year, making it an ideal specimen plant for low-maintenance rockeries and alpine gardens. Abies balsamea ‘Nana’ has a rounded habit and bears dense branches, which
Agapanthus ‘Bluestorm’
The flamboyant Agapanthus ‘Bluestorm’ is a neat and compact African Lily cultivar which reaches just 76cm (30), boasting more stems than traditional varieties and blooming through the summer for up to 3 weeks longer. The mass of soft violet flowers atop upright stems makes this a great cut flower too. The strap-like, semi evergreen foliage
