Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Clematis ‘Ashva’
Clematis ‘Ashva’ is a large flowered variety of Clematis. It has tropical looking wavy-edged flowers, between July and september, that are violet-blue with mauve red stripes down the centre of each sepal. It is compact and perfect for growing in trellis containers and obelisk containers on the patio or decking, in a sunny position. Very
Clematis ‘Blekitny Aniol’
Clematis ‘Blekitny Aniol’ (Blue Angel) is a spectacular variety, distinctive and instantly recognisable. Its pastel blue blooms are accompanied by crinkled sepals and pale yellow anthers, and have an unusual way of changing hue in different light conditions, making ‘Blekitny Aniol’ endlessly fascinating. Planted in a partially-shaded spot, this vigorous cultivar will remain trouble-free and
Clematis ‘Blue Ravine’
Clematis ‘Blue Ravine’ boasts wide, lavender blue sepals, which contrast wonderfully with its dark purple anthers. An eye-catching cultivar and a lovely addition to the garden, ‘Blue Ravine’ flowers from May to June, and then again in late summer. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for planting in containers. Plant this Clematis in a
Clematis ‘Caroline’
Clematis ‘Caroline’ is an elegant cultivar, bearing wide, star-shaped flowers in a delicate rose-pink shade. It can bring gentle summer colour to walls and fences, flowering from late spring to early summer, and often putting forth a second flush of flowers in September. A neat and compact variety, ‘Caroline’ is perfect for growing in containers.
Clematis ‘Comtesse de Bouchaud’
Clematis ‘Comtesse de Bouchaud’ is a vigorous and beautiful, late-flowering clematis with a coveted RHS AGM. This tough and forgiving climber dates back to 1900, but still holds its own amongst more modern cultivars. Its mauve-pink flowers form a spectacular display from June through to September. A versatile variety, ‘Comtesse de Bouchaud’ performs superbly in
Clematis ‘Daniel Deronda’
Clematis ‘Daniel Deronda’ is a large-flowered variety, bearing early summer displays of glorious semi-double, violet flowers with contrasting creamy white anthers. Towards the end of summer, this variety produces single flowers, followed by attractive, fluffy round seed heads. ‘Daniel Deronda’ is robust, and holds an RHS AGM for superb garden performance. It is a lovely
Clematis ‘Destiny’
Clematis ‘Destiny’ is a an early, large-flowered variety. Its simple white blooms have contrasting purple anthers, and are understated and elegant. ‘Destiny’ produces its main display in early summer, but there’s a repeat performance to look forward to in August, when a second flush of flowers appear. A great companion climber to some of the
Rose ‘Easy Elegance Snowdrift’ (Shrub Rose)
Rose ‘Easy Elegance Snowdrift’ is a modern shrub rose with old-fashioned, snowy-white, cup-shaped blooms. It has a sturdy, upright habit, flowering from the top to the bottom of its stems throughout the summer. A superb choice for beginner gardeners and experienced rose growers alike, Easy Elegance Roses are low-maintenance, repeat-flowering shrub roses, grown on their
Clematis ‘Dorothy Walton’
Clematis ‘Dorothy Walton’ is a vigorous variety, putting on a display of large and beautiful star-shaped flowers from July to September. Each delicate, pale mauve bloom has a distinctive darker purple bar along the length of each sepal. A particularly pretty, late-flowered variety, ‘Dorothy Walton’ (previously known as ‘Bagatelle’) deserves a prominent spot in the
Rose ‘Easy Elegance Yellow Brick’ (Shrub Rose)
The fully double flowers of Rose ‘Easy Elegance Yellow Brick’ have an old-fashioned feel, formed from rosettes of lemony-yellow petals. A modern shrub rose with a compact and neatly-rounded habit, ‘Easy Elegant Yellow Brick’ makes a colourful and useful groundcover, and can be grown as an attractive low hedge. Easy Elegant Roses are grown on
Clematis ‘Dr Ruppel’
The magnificent flowers of Clematis ‘Dr Ruppel’ are produced in abundance in early summer, with a rose-pink blush along the length of each petal. A second flush in late summer is followed by pretty, spherical seed heads that bring interest to the garden well into the autumn. A compact cultivar, ‘Dr Ruppel’ is excellent for
Rose ‘Easy Elegance Yellow Submarine’ (Shrub Rose)
Each bright lemon flower on Rose ‘Easy Elegance Yellow Submarine’ fades through buttery yellow to a creamy, gentle white, creating a wonderful range of yellow shades on a single plant. A lovely addition to mixed borders, Easy Elegant Roses are grown on their own roots, producing low-maintenance and repeat-flowering shrub roses. Hardy and disease-resistant, they
Clematis x durandii
The blooms of Clematis x durandii are truly unique. Their golden anthers contrast with a backdrop of indigo petals which, in turn, sit against a background of green, corrugated sepals. What’s more, these flowers thrive from June to September, giving keen gardeners ample time to appreciate their distinctive appearance. Indeed, the RHS expressed its admiration
Clematis ‘Alionushka’
From early summer until September, Clematis ‘Alionushka’, a sprawling cariety of Clematis, is covered in 5cm long bell-shaped, mauve pink flowers. It can use shrubs for support, scrambling amongst them, or cascade over garden walls and grassy banks. It likes a sunny position. Height: 2m (6′). Spread: 1m (3′) Pruning group: 3.
Clematis ‘Early Sensation’
Clematis ‘Early Sensation’ is, as its name suggests, an early-flowering variety. Its large and fragrant white blooms have yellow-green stamens, and are followed by attractive, fluffy seed heads. Non-clinging stems are cloaked in evergreen foliage, with is bronze when young and matures to dark green. Grown among mature shrubs, or trained onto an obelisk in
Clematis ‘Frances Rivis’
Clematis ‘Frances Rivis’ is a reliable alpina clematis, bearing pretty nodding, bell-shaped flowers from mid-spring. The gently twisted, sky blue blooms contrast with pristine white stamens, and are followed by a late display of fluffy seed heads. A particularly robust, spring-flowering clematis, ‘Frances Rivis’ copes well in exposed positions and needs virtually no pruning. An
Clematis ‘Ruby’
From March to April, Clematis alpina ‘Ruby’ bursts into flower, producing nodding mauve-pink, bell-shaped flowers which are followed by attractive fluffy seed heads. This attractive Clematis is hardy and robust – what’s more it requires virtually no pruning and is easy to care-for. Height: 2m (79). Spread: 1m (39). Pruning group: 1.
Clematis ‘Apollonia’
Clematis ‘Apollonia’ has flowers with snow white sepals and creamy yellow anthers in the centre. It flowers from June until August, and is a compact variety, making it deal for planting in patio containers with trellis or in obelisk planters. This Clematis looks wonderful planted alongside other climbing plants such as Rose & Jasmine. This
Rose rugosa ‘Rubra’ (Species Shrub Rose)
Rose rugosa ‘Rubra’ is a useful and vigorous species shrub rose ? its thorny stems make it an ideal boundary hedge for preventing intruders. It also makes a lovely addition to cottage gardens and wildlife areas, bearing cup-shaped, magenta-pink flowers from July to September. These gently fragranced blooms are followed by scarlet rosehips, making an
Rose ‘White Fairy’ (Polyantha)
Small and beautiful with bright white flowers against glossy dark green foliage, Rose ‘White Fairy’ is an elegant choice for a patio garden, or equally lovely among a mass of other flowers in a cottage garden. The fully double wide-open blooms are a froth of dainty petals and look great in a summer flower arrangement.
