Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Lemon Meringue’ First Editions
Throughout the months from June to October, enjoy masses of small double flowers with petals of light yellow fading to a pale creamy colour at the tips! This very pretty Shrubby Cinquefoil is a real delight which will brighten the garden with its cheery blooms. Potentilla fruticosa ‘Lemon Meringue’ First Editions is a shapely small
Rhododendron ‘Blue Danube’
Rhododendron ‘Blue Danube’ is a spectacular spring flowering shrub that is suitable for medium to large gardens, and woodland settings. In late spring exquisite flowers emerge and last until early summer. Rhododendron is ancient Greek for ‘Rose Tree’ and when it is full of flowers it is easy to understand why. It does best in full
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Marian Red Robin’
If you’re looking for something to brighten the garden all summer long, then this is the perfect choice! Potentilla fruticosa ‘Marian Red Robin’ is irrepressible, blooming non-stop from May right through to October. Bright vermillion red blooms cover the fine grey green foliage of this neat little bush. Grow this Shrubby Cinquefoil at the front
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Medicine Wheel Mountain’
Here’s a lovely shrub to plant as groundcover. Potentilla fruticosa ‘Medicine Wheel Mountain’ grows almost prostrate, forming a mat of small grey green leaves and being covered in a mass of bright yellow flowers for many months of the summer and into autumn. It is great in a gravel garden or in the rockery. With
Potentilla tridentata ‘Nuuk’
Potentilla tridentata ‘Nuuk’ is an evergreen, low growing plant and an ideal choice for the rockery or alpine garden, or for groundcover in a low maintenance garden. Its glossy dark green leaves sometimes turn to bronze and red wine shades during the winter months, and in late spring and early summer the leaves are the
Prunus glandulosa ‘Rosea Plena’
This is a sight to look forward to each year! By mid to late spring, the bare branches of Prunus glandulosa ‘Rosea Plena’ are transformed with masses of voluptuous double pink flowers opening before the leaves appear. Each bloom is a soft confection with ruffles of petals in shades of pink. This Ornamental Cherry, also
Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’
Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’, or Cherry Laurel, boasts the most beautiful shiny dark green foliage. This hardy, low-growing shrub shows off its lovely white blooms in springtime. These in turn slowly evolve into rich black or red berries as summer turns to autumn. If you like wildlife in your garden, you’ll love this shrub, which
Prunus lusitanica
Prunus lusitanica or Portugal Laurel makes the perfect large shrub. Some would even class it as a small tree. If you’re looking for attractive hedging, Portugal Laurel could be just the job. It’s hardy and resilient and easy to grow. Holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this versatile shrub develops shiny rich green
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Midnight’
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Midnight’ is revered for its stunning dark purple foliage, which appears almost black. In summer, clumps of light pink flowers are produced, which contrast magnificently with the leaves. This Ninebark is brilliant at adding colour and depth to your shrub borders and beds – plant with shrubs that have contrasting foliage shades for
Podocarpus ‘Guardsman’
Podocarpus ‘Guardsman’ is a valuable addition to any garden, with unusual and striking red-brown foliage. This outstanding conifer is perfect for use in both beds and borders, and can even be used as hedging or for formal screens, as it can be kept clipped into a neat and tidy shape. In late spring and early
Picea abies ‘Echiniformis’
Picea abies ‘Echiniformis’ is an excellent dwarf spruce for Oriental style and contemporary minimalist gardens. if planted in groups surrounded by gravel. It is also perfect for adding greenery to a rockery or alpine garden. Another planting option for this conifer is for it to be planted in lines along the front of borders, similar
Picea glauca ‘Barus’
Suitable for rockeries, alpine gardens and dwarf conifer collections, Picea glauca ‘Barus’ is an evergreen conifer that has grey-green needle foliage throughout the year. Growing in a neat, compact dome shape, it can also be planted in rows down the sides of gravel paths. Another possibility is to plant them in a large containers and
Picea glauca Sanders Blue’
Picea glauca ‘Sanders Blue’ is a colourful and extremely interesting dwarf spruce, with foliage ranging from steel blue to dark grey-green. It will happily spend its first few years in a pot as a Christmas tree, providing it is kept reliably watered. This evergreen tree grows at only 4 to 6 inches (12 to 15cm
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’
Smaller and more compact, this smaller variety of Russian Sage is a wonderful plant with all its larger cousins hardiness, and drought and heat tolerance, without taking up so much border space. Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’ has the advantage of looking great in containers as well as beds and borders, and enjoys a well drained
Philadelphus ‘Bouquet Blanc’
The scent of oranges in the garden means that it must be early summer! Philadelphus ‘Bouquet Blanc’ is better than any bunch of cut flowers – although cutting a sprig to include in a bouquet will fill your home with delectable perfume. This hardy, deciduous shrub is clothed in double and semi double, white flowers
Philadelphus ‘Frosty Morn’
If ‘Frosty Morn’ conjures up images of winter, you might be surprised to learn that this Mock Orange is at its best in early summer. These are shrubs that are loved for their strong yet sweet ‘orange blossom’ scent that can fill an entire garden with heady aroma. Philadelphus ‘Frosty Morn’ has stunning double white
Philadelphus ‘Natchez’
Philadelphus ‘Natchez’ emanates an orange blossom-like scent which can be enjoyed in any small garden on a calm day. Sizeable white blooms appear radiant in front of deep green foliage, which has lengthy winding stems that entwine as they grow, producing a thick shrub. This Mock Orange performs well in British weather, being accepting of
Philadelphus ‘Snowbelle’
Philadelphus ‘Snowbelle’ is perfect for gardeners wishing to add the wow factor to their shrub collection or border. Exquisite double white flowers are produced en masse and contrast wonderfully with the dark, shining leaves. The scented blooms emerge in early summer, adding interest and a wonderful fragrance to your garden. This hardy shrub is delightfully
Philadelphus ‘White Rock’ (Pekphil)
Philadelphus ‘White Rock’ (Pekphil) features cascading stems that make this variety an ideal container plant. Covered in scented white summer flowers, this Mock Orange will please your senses and enrich your garden with its wonderful fragrance and delightful splash of colour. This hardy deciduous shrub is straightforward to keep and makes a perfect border feature
Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’
Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’ is a self-clinging strong deciduous climber, with lobed leaves which are a lovely bright green during spring and summer and then burst into life with a spectacular display of reds and purples during autumn until they finally fall. Boston Ivy can grow to a stunning 15m (60′) and is a vigorous grower.
