Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Salmon Horizon’
For a mass of soft apricot-pink blooms early in the gardening year, this Flowering Quince is an excellent choice. The nectar-rich flowers appear from early March on bare stems, to be followed by glossy green leaves and then, in autumn, large golden fruits. Aromatic and edible, these fruits can be made into jellies and preserves.
Deutzia x hybrida ‘Strawberry Fields’
A stunning deciduous shrub, Deutzia x hybrida ‘Strawberry Fields’ bears clusters of star-shaped flowers with white-pink centres and crimson edges. In early summer the arching branches become laden with these pretty, lightly scented blooms, which are also attractive to bees. Grow this RHS AGM variety in woodland gardens, cottage gardens or mixed borders for an
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Fascination’
For an eye-catching display early in springtime when most other plants are still slowly awakening from winter, choose the Flowering Quince. Bright and bold, flowering on bare winter stems, Chaenomeles x superba ‘Fascination’ brings an early splash of red to the border, or can be grown against a wall. It is loved by pollinating insects
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Jet Trail’
Starting in early spring with a gorgeous display of flowers on bare stems, followed by glossy leaves, and later by round aromatic golden-yellow fruits in autumn, the Flowering Quince is a good choice for interest through the year. Chaenomeles x superba ‘Jet Trail’ has simple gleaming white flowers and is attractive to pollinating insects. It
Ceratostigma willmottianum ‘Forest Blue’
Ceratostigma willmottianum ‘Forest Blue’ is a popular deciduous shrub with a well-deserved RHS AGM. From August to October, its wiry red-tinted stems play host to a profusion of cobalt-blue flowers. The green summer foliage turns to vivid shades of burnt orange and red as autumn progresses, bringing a welcome splash of colour to fading borders.
Buddleja davidii ‘Miss Ruby’
Buddleja davidii ‘Miss Ruby’ bears broad, magenta-red panicles from midsummer onwards that will add a splash of colour to your garden right through until autumn. This comparatively new variety is one of the truest of all reds and appeared especially popular at RHS Wisley’s Buddleja trials. Living up to its name, this Butterfly Bush will
Buddleja davidii ‘Purple Emperor’
Buddleja davidii ‘Purple Emperor’ bears extravagant quills of rich purple flowers, held above slender grey-green foliage which matures to a creamy yellow hue as autumn begins. Living up to its name, this Butterfly Bush will attract a mass of pollinating insects to your garden, making it an ideal choice for cottage garden borders and wildlife
