Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Prunus tomentosa
Have you seen our Prunus tomentosa or Downy Cherry? It’s most unusual, with its broad, spreading shape as opposed to the usual ‘tree’ form of more conventional cherry trees. In the spring, before the appearance of leaves, this lovely tree produces exquisitely scented, delicate pink flowers, which your local wildlife will adore. As summer evolves
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Hopleys Orange’
This small deciduous Cinquefoil is a great performer, bringing colour to the garden throughout summer and into the autumn when it is covered in masses of small blooms. Each of the bright, bold flowers has a yellow centre with dark orange petals fading to a lighter colour at the edges. Potentilla fruticosa ‘Hopleys Orange’ has
Rhododendron ‘Ardeur’
Are you looking for colour all year round in your garden? The low-growing, compact, low-maintenance Evergreen Azalea could be the answer. Otherwise known as Rhododendron ‘Ardeur’, this tough easy-to-grow shrub can be planted in a container or in any bed or border. The rich green leaves of this pretty shrub provide the perfect backdrop for
Rhododendron ‘Blaauws Pink’
Enjoy the lovely salmon pink blooms of the gorgeous Evergeen Azalea. Otherwise known as Rhododendron ‘Blaauws Pink’, this delightful shrub produces ‘hose-in-hose’ flowers ? in other words, two flowers in one. Evergeen Azalea is perfect in any border setting as a backdrop for other flowers. It also sits beautifully in a container on the patio.
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
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
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
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.
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Darts Gold’
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Darts Gold’ produces clumps of dainty white flowers in early summer, each with a subtle pink hue. The vivid yellow foliage gradually matures to green, adding a splash of colour to your garden. Ninebark is happy in nearly any garden position, as this small hardy shrub will even thrive in partial shade. Physocarpus
Pennisetum viridescens
Enjoying a full sun position the elegant and attractive Pennisetum viridescens has evergreen leaves which arch gracefully back to allow tall stems of flower heads to push upwards. Beautiful feathery plumes are atop each stem, and each is flushed with a black which catches the wind and adds an appearance of movement to your display.
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
