Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Yukigoten’
There’s something extra special about plants which flower early in the year. The Flowering Quince, or Japonica, brings a promise of spring, flowering on the bare winter stems as early as March and continuing into April. Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Yukigoten’ is a mass of double white flowers and looks fabulous against a sunny wall or as
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Cameo’
Look forward to an early spring treat as the gorgeous double apricot blooms of Chaenomeles x superba ‘Cameo’ appear on the bare spiny stems of this Japonica as early as March. The large flowers are a magnet for pollinating insects which appreciate the rich source of nectar so early in the year. By autumn, the
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Clementine’
Flowering early in the spring, Chaenomeles x superba ‘Clementine’ is a welcome sight, heralding the start of a new season with its double orange-red blooms borne on bare, spiny stems. Pollinating insects make a bee-line for its rich nectar which is so valuable early in the year. After the flowers, the green leaves appear, to
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
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
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
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
