Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Ageratum houstonianum ‘Pincushion Mixed’
Here we have the ideal planting solution for the front of bedding schemes, pathway edging or paving crack filler with the dwarf habit of Ageratum ‘Pincushion Mixed’. The fluffy, weather-resistant flowers, in shades of blue, pink and white are particularly attractive to butterflies. Add these long flowering bedding plants inbetween container plants for colour all
Crocus ‘Ruby Giant’
Crocus ‘Ruby Giant’ emerges in February and March with large, goblet-shaped purple flowers which have a lovely glossy sheen. As the sun shines on these beauties, the flowers open to reveal a pale lilac centre and contrasting bright yellow stamens. A superb Crocus for naturalising in your lawn, Crocus ‘Ruby Giant’ will reliably return each
Weigela ‘Minuet’
This dwarf shrub will really pack a punch in your garden! Weigela ‘Minuet’ has a naturally dwarf habit and incredible flower power, bursting into bloom from late spring with hundreds of pink, trumpet-shaped flowers. The bronze-purple tinted leaves provide the perfect backdrop to the flowers and earn this shrub a prominent spot even after blooming
Scilla mischtschenkoana ‘Tubergeniana’
A pretty little bulb producing star-shaped, blue-white flowers with darker blue central stripes on each petal. Scilla mischtschenkoana ‘Tubergeniana’ is one of the earliest plants to flower, blooming from February to March above clumps of stout, strap-shaped leaves. Fantastic for naturalising in lawns and borders, this lovely squill works well planted beneath deciduous trees and
Bumper Spring Bulb Collection
A great value collection of 425 spring bulbs that will bring wonderful colour to your garden to chase the winter greys away. Enjoy an array of brightly coloured flowers that can either be planted amongst your perennials or in borders and containers for a striking stand alone display. This collection includes: 85 Muscari armeniacum (Grape
Muscari armeniacum
The classic Grape Hyacinth – Muscari armeniacum produces densely packed spikes of tiny deep blue flowers from April to May. Easy to grow, this charming spring bulb quickly naturalises to form dense carpets of colour and has been awarded an RHS AGM. Try planting the Armenian Grape Hyacinth beneath trees and shrub as ground cover,
Viburnum opulus ‘Nanum’
Viburnum opulus ‘Nanum’ is ideal for those gardeners who don’t have an abundance of land but are looking to add interest to their garden with a range of colours during the year. This Dwarf Guelder Rose is non-invasive and won’t overwhelm your garden with masses of flowers and berries like some other varieties. Developing an
Weigela florida ‘Korea’
Compared to other varieties of Weigela, Weigela florida ‘Korea’ is a giant, reaching a height of 3 metres when fully mature. This makes it an ideal deciduous shrub to be planted as a stand alone specimen on a large lawn, or in a wide border of a medium or large garden. Planted in a line
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum ‘Shoshoni’
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum ‘Shoshoni’ was discovered by chance from a batch of Viburnum ‘Shasta’ seeds, producing this compact, dwarf variety which grows to only half the size. All of the characteristics of its parent plant remain, such as the lime green foliage which changes from plum to maroon in autumn and the pure white
Vinca major ‘Variegata’
Vinca major ‘Variegata’ certainly lives up to its name, with outstanding evergreen variegated foliage; each deep green leaf features a fabulous contrasting creamy white margin. Also known as Variegated Greater Periwinkle, this plant is just as vigorous as Vinca minor but less aggressive. Used as a groundcover perennial, this variety is the ideal choice for
Vinca minor f. alba
Vinca minor f. alba is perfect for gardeners looking for a weed suppressant and quality groundcover plant. Much less invasive than the Vinca major series, this evergreen shrub features lengthy, prostrate shoots that hold tidy, ovate leaves. Beautiful single white flowers are borne from spring to early autumn, adding a splash of colour to your
Waldsteinia ternata
Waldsteinia ternata is a shade loving, perennial, groundcover plant. It has a dense mat of weed suppressing purple-green foliage, that is quite similar to strawberry leaves. In early spring small, yellow buttercup type flowers emerge that last until late summer. In mild winters the plant can be evergreen and in summer it has good drought
Taxus media ‘Groenland’
Grow it as a hedge or as a stand-alone plant, and you can expect great results from Taxus media ‘Groenland’. Its dense bushy habit and evergreen leaves form a perfect boundary, while its dark foliage makes a great backdrop to show off plants and other garden features. The foliage of Yew is toxic and should
Taxus cuspidata ‘Dwarf Bright Gold’
With its gold-green variegated leaves, this Yew is both attractive and useful. Taxus cuspidata ‘Dwarf Bright Gold’ can be grown for topiary, hedging, screens or mass planting, as well as being planted alone and left to grow in its natural, upright-spreading form. Female plants have small, soft red fruits in late autumn. The foliage is
Stephanandra tanakae
Stephanandra tanakae is an excellent choice for groundcover in difficult places, as it propagates by suckers. This deciduous shrub is also great for areas that need livening up with a splash of colour, with orange-brown stems and attractively lobed leaves that change from green to golden yellow and can take on a purple hue in
Styrax japonicus
Styrax japonicus is a small tree with spreading branches, which bear fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers in spring or summer. This deciduous tree has finely pointed, ovate leaves, which turn yellow and orange in the autumn. Height: 12m (39′). Spread: 8m (26′).
Symphoricarpos ‘Arvid’
Symphoricarpos ‘Arvid’ is a good, dense plant that spreads by suckers, making it an excellent choice for ground cover. This low-growing, deciduous shrub has blue-green foliage and pinky-white autumn flowers that are followed by small, white fruits. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 100cm (40).
Symphoricarpos x chenaultii ‘Brain de Soleil’
Here’s a great way to bring vibrant colour to your garden right at the start of the growing season. In early spring, Symphoricarpos x chenaultii ‘Brain de Soleil’ sends out dozens of bright orange shoots. Otherwise known as the Snowberry, this golden leaved, deciduous shrub is adorned in late summer with creamy-green blooms. Although it
