Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Magenta Chiffon’
Another variety from the ?Chiffon? range, Hibiscus syriacus ‘Magenta Chiffon’, bears large, red-pink blooms that are fully double, resembling old fashioned roses. Lobed foliage covers the upright stems of this deciduous shrub, giving it a pleasing appearance throughout the growing season.
Dipelta floribunda
A magnificent specimen plant for a sunny site or in dappled shade, or the shrub border if given space. Valued for its peeling bark. Deciduous, fully hardy, multi stemmed large shrub/ tree with ovate, pointed leaves and corymbs of tubular pink with yellow mottling fragrant flowers from spring to early summer. Prefers an alkaline soil
Hypericum calycinum ‘Carnival’
An attractive low growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit that makes ideal ground cover in a shaded or semi shaded area. The stems and young emerging leaves are tinted pink, before the foliage colours to dark green with a butter yellow edging.
Magnolia figo
An evergreen Magnolia producing shows of cup-shaped greenish-yellow to ivory white blooms with dark red margins, sending off a fragrance of bananas in spring and summer. Although not fully hardy, Magnolia figo will withstand relatively mild climates in the UK, unless severe winters or early frosts are forecast.
Ilex crenata ‘Golden Gem’
Ilex crenata ‘Golden Gem’is perfect for the smaller garden or grown as a container plant. It also makes a good, albeit slow growing, low hedge which can be trimmed in late summer to keep in shape. For the brightest golden yellow foliage, it is best grown in full sun, although leaves will naturally turn more
Ginkgo biloba ‘Fastigiata Blagon’
Upright and columnar, this narrow form of the well known Maidenhair Tree is ideal for restricted spaces. Ginkgo biloba ‘Fastigiata Blagon’ is cloaked from top to bottom in distinctive fan-shaped foliage which turns to brilliant gold in autumn.
Juniperus communis ‘Pyramidalis’
A fully hardy evergreen conifer, that grows nicely in any well drained soils, including dry, chalky or sandy conditions. Juniperus communis ?Pyramidalis? is a narrow, columnar tree with linear, pointed, deep green to blue needles.
Hydrangea serrata ‘Blueberry Cheesecake’
There’s no stopping the reign of the Hydrangea as one of the UK’s favourite shrubs. The luxurious tiered blooms of Hydrangea ?Blueberry Cheesecake? keep the interest going.
Lagerstroemia indica ‘Mardi Gras’
Lagerstroemia indica ‘Mardi Gras’ is a superb weeping shrub for the rockery, border or a large patio container. This dark green leaved, deciduous, densely branched shrub has downward, weeping branch tips. Lagerstroemeria does not particularly like alkaline soil and will perform best in a neutral to acid conditions.
Calathea orbifolia (House Plant)
Calathea orbifolia is a most beautiful house plant. Exquisite rounded leaves with elegant silver and green stripes create a textural, corrugated appearance. With a bushy, clump forming habit, it creates a luxuriant, leafy display.
Calathea zebrina (House Plant)
Grown for its opulent velvety foliage, Calathea zebrina makes a luxuriant, exotic feature in your home. This tropical perennial bears its beautiful, variegated foliage on upright, gently arching stems. The leaves have deep purple undersides which create a stunning colour contrast.
Tradescantia zebrina (House Plant)
Tradescantia zebrina is a particularly eye-catching house plant. The trailing stems are covered with extraordinary silver-striped leaves, each with a shocking-pink underside. This cheery little plant will happily spill over the sides of its pot to create a cascade of colour.
Bonsai Carmona microphylla (House Plant)
The Fukien Tea Tree makes a most attractive Bonsai that it well suited to indoor conditions. Small, glossy leaves crown the trunk which becomes attractively gnarled with maturity. At any time throughout the year, a display of tiny white blooms may appear, followed by red berries which darken with age.
Parsley ‘Hamburg Arat’
An unusual ?eat-all? vegetable, closely related to traditional parsley. Parsley ?Hamburg Arat? is best grown for its delicious ?parsnip-like? roots which make a superb winter vegetable. The large, tapered, white roots have a strong, nutty, celery flavour when roasted.
Bonsai Ligustrum (House Plant)
Ligustrum makes a superb choice for beginners, being reasonably easy to train into an attractive evergreen Bonsai. Better known as Privet, these hardy trees are undemanding and respond well to pruning. The small, dark green leaves form a dense crown above a broad trunk of smooth, grey bark.
Squash ‘Griller’s Mix’ F1 Hybrid (Summer)
As the name implies, this colourful mix of summer squash are perfect for grilling or barbecuing. Bushy, open plants produce superb yields of oval fruits with a lovely mix of green, grey and yellow skins.
Tomato ‘Sweet Success’
Tomato ‘Sweet Success’ has a vigorous, heavy cropping habit with excellent disease resistance ? so you can be sure of a bountiful crop! Bite sized cherry tomatoes are borne in generous trusses throughout the summer. The fruits are sweet and delicious, each weighing up to 22g.
Dwarf Bean ‘Nautica’
Dwarf Bean ‘Nautica’ makes a superb ornamental edible – perfect for the patio, as well as the vegetable plot. Compact plants produce a lovely display of pale purple flowers, followed by a prolific crop of 8cm (3) long pods. The dark green pods are very fine and stringless, with a delicious flavour.
Cordyline ‘Tango’ (House Plant)
Cordylines make excellent house plants, providing stature and colour to any setting. Cordyline fruticosa ‘Tango’ forms an upright cane of broad, strap-like leaves that cloak its slender, woody stems. The variegated foliage of this variety is grey-green with broad cerise pink margins, making an attractive display all year round.
Dracaena fragrans (House Plant)
Dracaena fragrans makes a superb specimen plant for your home. Long, dark green leaves cloak the thick, upright stem creating a majestic, upright shrub over time. Dragon Trees are undemanding and easy to grow. Perfect for brightly lit rooms, and even cope well in shaded conditions.
