Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Narcissus ‘Hungarian Rhapsody’
A far cry from the golden daffodils of years gone by, this is a variety for the 21st century! Narcissus ?Hungarian Rhapsody? boasts large, colour changing blooms, with a strong growth habit.
Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’
With it’s graceful arching variegated leaves Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ is a hardy perennial with a dense, clump forming habit that suits being placed in rockeries, containers and the front of borders, during late spring you can also expect small, white flower spikes. This sedge is easy to grow in rich, fertile soil, it will
Heuchera ‘Rachel’
Introduced in the 1980?s, Heuchera ‘Rachel’ remains as popular as ever. This clump-forming perennial boasts ruffled bronze-green foliage with a distinct purple tint.
Spiraea japonica ‘Genpei’
Spiraea are popular deciduous shrubs and this dwarf variety has a mound forming habit which adds an ornamental charm to any garden setting.
Holly ‘Argentea Marginata’
Young purple-pink leaves mature to provide lustrous, dark green foliage with a bright silvery edge.
Paulownia tomentosa
Commonly known as the Foxglove Tree, this majestic deciduous tree makes a wonderful specimen for larger gardens. In late spring, Paulownia tomentosa is smothered with upright, purple flower spikes borne upon bare branches.
Itea virginica
This unusual hardy shrub will certainly draw attention in your borders. Throughout summer, Itea virginica is decorated with drooping panicles of scented, creamy white flowers.
Parrotia persica ‘Persian Spire’
Prized for their exceptional coloured foliage, Persian Ironwoods are generally too large for the average garden. Parrotia persica ‘Persian Spire’ changes all that, with a neat columnar habit that is dwarf enough to be grown in a large patio pot! Young foliage emerges rich purple and gradually matures to bright green with a dark burgundy
Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii ‘White Hedge’
Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii ‘White Hedge’ is a most attractive deciduous shrub, which is resistant to drought and whose stems are more ‘twiggy’ than many. In the summer, it produces greenish-white flowers that evolve in the autumn months into white berries.
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Hachmann’s Gigant’
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Hachmann’s Gigant’ is a deciduous, woody shrub, with a rounded, spreading habit. Like all Shrubby Cinquefoil it is free flowering if grown in a sunny spot, producing large, bright yellow, single flowers about 4cm (1) in diameter. Huge numbers of buds and flowers are produced throughout the summer.
Mahonia japonica ‘Hivernant’
Mahonia japonica ‘Hivernant’ is an evergreen, specimen shrub for the larger garden, or a mixed shrub border. This hardy shrub is cloaked in dark green, glossy, sharply toothed leaves which are paler underneath. Scented, lemon yellow flowers form arching racemes from November through to March.
Lilac ‘Superba’
Delicate clusters of soft pink tubular flowers smother this deciduous shrub in late spring. The pretty blooms of Syringa subsp. microphylla ‘Superba’ have a powerful sweet perfume that is hard to resist.
Spiraea japonica ‘Firelight’
Spiraea japonica ‘Firelight’ is a very colourful addition to the garden, boasting dull red to bronze foliage that changes to green in summer and then reddish purple in the autumn. In summer the display also includes clusters of small, rosy-pink flowers. A good choice for welcoming bees and other pollinating insects into the garden, Spiraea
Common Lilac
Lilacs are tough and undemanding, blooming profusely every spring, and requiring very little attention once established. This quintessential cottage garden shrub is loved by wildlife and gardeners for its nectar rich blooms and distinctive sweet perfume.
Spiraea betulifolia ‘Island’
Spiraea betulifolia ‘Island’ is aptly named, for it creates the feeling of an island paradise in your very own garden. The plant’s deciduous, green foliage is attractive and compact, particularly when it’s grown in bright, sunny conditions. The Spirea is at its best in May and June, when its lush leaves sport fluffy, white flowers.
Lonicera nitida ‘Maigrun’
Lonicera nitida ‘Maigrun’ will bring a striking splash of colour to your garden. With regular pruning, this densely-leaved Honeysuckle will make a lovely low hedge for any garden or outdoor area. In spring, Lonicera nitida ‘Maigrun’ is covered with delicate white flowers set against bright green foliage. In the autumn, purple-black berries take over. Fancy
Hypericum ‘Gemo’
St. John’s Wort is perhaps best known for its medicinal properties; in tablet form, it allieviates depression and increases resilience. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that Hypericum ‘Gemo’ is an exceptionally durable variety that can tolerate both shade and drought. Even in poor soil, this hardy shrub will produce small, bright, yellow flowers
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
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Lady Stanley’
A spectacular, upright, deciduous shrub with ovate to diamond-shaped, lobed, toothed, dark-green leaves. From late summer into autumn, large, double, pink-flushed, white flowers with dark red centres appear and they don’t stop performing until all the buds have gone.
Sansevieria cylindrica ‘Straight’ (House Plant)
Sansevieria cylindrica ‘Straight’ is an intriguing succulent with leathery, tube-like foliage, held stiffly upright. The smooth leaves and clean outline make this a fabulous plant for contemporary, minimalist rooms. This tough house plant is almost maintenance free, and virtually indestructible.
