Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Cedrus deodara
Cedrus deodara, the Himalayan or Deodar Cedar, makes a truly spectacular specimen, forming a large conical tree that demands plenty of space to be truly appreciated. Its spreading branches are cloaked in evergreen, needle-like foliage. Each branch tip has a gently weeping habit, making a majestic silhouette in the landscape. Mature trees may bear upright,
Cornus alba ‘Cream Cracker’
Cornus alba ‘Cream Cracker’ is an attractive shrub renowned for its striking copper red stems in winter. In spring and summer it has variegated leaves that have cream edges on the leaves and also in spring the shrub has a profusion of cream coloured flowers. This Dogwood is very easy to care for and will
Cornus alba ‘Siberian Pearls’
In spring this Dogwood has a profusion of clusters of small white flowers, that stand out amongst a backdrop of lush green foliage. As the year progresses Cornus alba ‘Siberian Pearls’ then produces white berries and in autumn the leaves turn deep burgundy. Once they fall from the shrub, slender red woody stems remain, which
Cornus alba ‘Sibirica Variegata’
This attractive Dogwood has variegated, two tone leaves with cream edging and green centres. From a distance these two colours blend to give a pea green appearance to the shrub. Cornus alba ‘Sibirica Variegata flowers between May and June, when ice white flowers emerge. As summer ends the leaves turn deep red, providing rich autumn colour
Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii ‘Profusion’
The onset of autumn needn’t be the end of spectacular colour in the garden. Callicarpa ‘Profusion’ is a tall upright shrub that works hard to please and lives up to it’s common name of Beauty Berry by providing large, plump purple berries in the autumn that seem luminescent in the light. In order to provide
Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Dream’
A colourful deciduous shrub which is perfect for small gardens. Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Dream’ produces a dense covering of small golden leaves on contrasting bright red stems. Pretty white flowers adorn the branches in spring, which are attractive to bees. In autumn these are followed by red berries and the leaves take on a warm
Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Rocket’
An architectural addition to the garden, Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Rocket’ is a small deciduous shrub with a distinctive upright, columnar habit. Combined with vibrant golden foliage this Barberry makes an eye-catching focal point in beds, borders and woodland gardens, or try growing it as an informal hedge. In spring, white flowers appear which are attractive
Berberis thunbergii ‘Tiny Gold’
Bright yellow-green foliage adorns this miniscule deciduous shrub in spring, gradually fading to lime green by summer. Growing to only 50cm (20), Berberis thunbergii ‘Tiny Gold’ is perfect for small gardens, at the front of borders or grown in patio containers where the foliage adds contrast. This Japanese Barberry has brilliant autumn colour with the
Berberis thunbergii ‘Cabernet’
If you’re looking for something a bit more colourful or to add extra impact to your garden, you need not look any further.
Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Dream’
An exciting deciduous shrub whose leaves emerge orange in the spring before slowly maturing to deep red in summer. In spring, dainty orange flowers adorn the branches for a glowing display. The nectar-rich flowers are great for pollinating insects and are followed by glossy bright red berries in autumn, which complient the vibrant autumn foliage
Berberis thunbergii ‘Red Dream’
Rich purple-brown leaves cover the elegant arching branches of this compact Barberry. Berberis thunbergii ‘Red Dream’ has an upright habit and looks fantastic grown with contrasting bright golds and fresh greens. In spring, pale yellow flowers are produced which are followed by red berries in the autumn. Tough and easy to grow, Berberis ‘Red Dream’
Buddleja ‘Silver Anniversary’
Buddleja ‘Silver Anniversary’ bears honey scented white panicles that contrast softly with the silvery foliage, which has a woolly texture that glimmers in the sunlight. Thanks to its compact habit and tidy rounded shape, this cultivar will never overrun your garden borders. Being effectively sterile, this beautiful Butterfly Bush will not seed around the garden.
Aronia x prunifolia ‘Viking’
As you might expect from a plant called Aronia x prunifolia ‘Viking’, this shrub is often admired for its striking appearance and hardy nature. In the spring, its deciduous foliage appears, followed by interesting, pink-white flowers. These blooms are succeeded by spherical, black fruits, which give an unusual, tart flavour to jams and other dishes.
