Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Leuchtfeuer’
Ranging from a rich dark rose to deep purple, the mophead blooms of Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Leuchtfeuer’ almost resemble the firelight for which they are named after. This hardy shrub is easy to grow and will prefer an alkaline soil to help keep its colours true during the summer months, right through to the autumn. The
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Endless Summer – The Original’
One of the ‘Endless Summer’ series, Hydrangea macrophylla ‘The Original’, produces a profusion of large flowerheads on old wood and new shoots from May until September. The colour of the flowers all depends on the pH level of your garden soil. They can be purple-blue or rose pink. In autumn the foliage changes to red
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Purple Ruffles’
This variety of Rose Mallow is often praised for its undemanding nature and bushy foliage, but these desirable qualities pale into insignificance compared to the hardy shrub’s remarkable flowers. Hibiscus syriacus ‘Purple Ruffles’ gets its name from its purple-red blooms, each of which comprises two or three layers of delicate petals. The plant is free-flowering
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Pink Lady’
This well-loved Japonica makes a stunning display of deep coral-pink flowers and is extra special because it blooms in early March, signalling the start of spring. The dainty cup-shaped flowers grow on bare branches, providing a welcome supply of nectar for pollinating insects. Golden-green aromatic fruits appear in autumn and can be made into jellies
