Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
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
Picea glauca ‘Conica’
Planted in a group, Picea glauca ‘Conica’ can transform a border into a micro conifer forest, or as a stand alone specimen, amongst other conifers and alpine plants in a rockery garden. It has a dense and neat conical shape, making it a perfect Christmas tree in the garden, to decorate in the festive season
Spiraea nipponica ‘White Carpet’
Spiraea nipponica ‘White Carpet’ is a spreading deciduous shrub producing waves of small white flowers in June that lay like a carpet over the plant. When not in flower, lush green foliage is arranged symmetrically along each stem, with a dark bluish underside.
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
Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Dolce Vita’
Plant Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Dolce Vita’ in your garden and look forward to a long and healthy life! The attractive blue fruits of this deciduous shrub are packed full of antioxidants and Vitamin C, so having a ready supply at your fingertips must be good for you and your family. Baked in pies or cakes, made
Juniperus davurica ‘Leningrad’
Juniperus davurica ‘Leningrad’ is suitable for all gardeners, thanks to its easy to grow nature and its tolerance of a broad range of growing conditions. The needle-like, grey-green foliage creates a thick carpet, providing brilliant evergreen ground cover. This plant is an ideal choice for those wishing to add interest and colour to their garden,
Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica ‘Wojtek’
Boost your healthy lifestyle by growing your own crop of ‘superfruit’ in the garden! Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica ‘Wojtek’ is an easy-to-grow deciduous shrub which has lightly scented creamy yellow flowers in early spring, followed by juicy blue berries in early summer. Full of goodness, the berries can be eaten fresh from the bush, baked
Lagerstroemia indica ‘Rhapsody In Pink’
Give your garden a touch of the exotic with Lagerstroemia indica ‘Rhapsody In Pink. This majestic Crepe Myrtle isn’t afraid to show off its dazzlingly pink blooms – starting from June all the way through to September. Elegantly crimped in appearance, the flowers create a pink cloud-like effect, noticeable from distance. In addition to this,
Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Kalinka”
Grow your own Honeyberries and have a ready supply of these sweet and juicy blue fruits. High in antioxidants and Vitamin C, the fruits of Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Kalinka’ are not only delicious but so full of goodness that they are considered a ‘superfruit’. They can be baked in a pie or a cake, made into
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
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Angel Gold’
Lime green leaves growing from pink stems definitely add a vibrant splash of colour to any part of your garden. Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Angel Gold’ also produces dainty clusters of white flowers in large quantities in spring .
Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Whitewater’
Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Whitewater’ is more subtle than some cultivars, with small racemes of white flowers that droop from red stems throughout spring.
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
Juniperus x pfitzeriana ‘Mint Julep’
If you have a space to fill in your garden you may want to consider this large, spreading Juniper, Juniperus x pfitzeriana ‘Mint Julep’ as a worthy specimen conifer. The attractions are many, like all Junipers it requires very little maintenance and will be happy in most soil types and positions. It also has a
Juniperus communis ‘Repanda’
Fantastic for evergreen ground cover, Juniperus communis ‘Repanda’ is a low, spreading conifer with needle-like, deep green, aromatic leaves. In winter the leaves become bronze-tinted for added interest. Perfect for suppressing weeds, creeping over rock gardens, steep sunny banks, around the base of trees and shrubs or as a feature at the front of shrub
Juniperus communis ‘Green Carpet’
As the name suggests, Juniperus communis ‘Green Carpet’ is a low growing, ground-hugging conifer. Its spreading branches are covered with bright green, aromatic foliage, and extend up to 1.5m (5′) over time.
Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Blue Velvet’
Here’s a perfect shrub for a large container on the patio! Honeyberries are fragrant, attractive, easy to grow, and best of all they produce tasty fruits packed full of Vitamin C and antioxidants. Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Blue Velvet’ is a compact variety, just right for growing close to the back door for easy picking. A few
Hypericum kalmianum ‘Blue Velvet’
This St. John’s Wort makes a superb filler for borders, even before the blooms appear! Eye-catching blue-green foliage forms a bushy semi-evergreen mound that is covered with golden yellow flowers from July through to September.
Forsythia x intermedia ‘Mikador’
A blaze of colour to welcome in the spring; Forsythia x intermedia ‘Mikador’ becomes smothered in masses of golden yellow flowers from March to April. Once the flowers finish they are replaced by glossy bright green leaves for summer interest, and eventually take on yellow and burgundy tones in autumn. This upright dwarf shrub is
Forsythia ‘Maree d’Or’
A low growing, almost groundcover variety of Forsythia. ‘Maree d’Or’ is smothered with a profusion of bright yellow flowers in early spring which is followed by a pleasant mid green foliage during summer.
