Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Cornus alba ‘Gouchaultii’
Whereas most plants are at their most spectacular when they are in leaf and flower, it could be said that this Dogwood is at its best in the height of winter. Once the leaves fall its fire red stems are revealed, that are always admired by visitors, as they stand out so much on a
Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Baby Blue’
This Sawara Cypress makes a compact slow growing specimen. Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Baby Blue’ forms a dense cone shaped conifer with handsome silver-blue foliage. During particularly cold periods it may take on attractive purple tones that add to its appeal.
Cotoneaster lucidus
Cotoneaster lucidus, also known as the Peking Cotoneaster, is an ideal Cotoneaster for hedging purposes. Planted in a line, it can grow to be a tall hedge of up to 3 metres in height, and can easily be pruned if a lower hedge is prefered. It also makes a nice stand alone specimen in a wide border,
Clematis ‘Stasik’
During the height of the Cold War, in 1972, a Russian lady in Moscow created a clematis and named it after her grandson ‘Stasik’, short for Stanislav. Today this Clematis cultivar is found across Europe, in gardens, east and west. It has magenta flowers that bloom in mid-summer and continue through until autumn, providing late
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Cameo’
Look forward to an early spring treat as the gorgeous double apricot blooms of Chaenomeles x superba ‘Cameo’ appear on the bare spiny stems of this Japonica as early as March. The large flowers are a magnet for pollinating insects which appreciate the rich source of nectar so early in the year. By autumn, the
Cryptomeria japonica ‘Compressa’
This dwarf conifer, Cryptomeria japonica ‘Compressa’, form a perfectly round ‘football’ shape. It’s perfect for almost all alpine gardens and rockeries or dotted among low growing border plants. The rich green foliage evolves into a brilliant bronze in autumn, looking wonderful throughout the year. Being a genuine ‘dwarf’, this variety of Cyptomeria is also a
Clematis ‘New Love’
This fabulous herbaceous Clematis has a self supporting, bush forming habit that is perfect for bulking up perennial borders with vigorous clumps of dense foliage. The star-shaped, indigo blooms of Clematis ‘New Love’ have slender, reflexed petals and a lovely sweet fragrance. This spectacular variety is best grown among tall perennials such as Lupins, Foxgloves,
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Pearly Swirls’
A highly attractive conifer with sprays of grey-green foliage tipped with cream colouring. This unique pearly appearance persists throughout the year as the cream shoot tips slowly fade to white.
Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Rocket’
An architectural addition to the garden, Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Rocket’ is a small deciduous shrub with a distinctive upright, columnar habit. Combined with vibrant golden foliage this Barberry makes an eye-catching focal point in beds, borders and woodland gardens, or try growing it as an informal hedge. In spring, white flowers appear which are attractive
Aronia x prunifolia ‘Viking’
As you might expect from a plant called Aronia x prunifolia ‘Viking’, this shrub is often admired for its striking appearance and hardy nature. In the spring, its deciduous foliage appears, followed by interesting, pink-white flowers. These blooms are succeeded by spherical, black fruits, which give an unusual, tart flavour to jams and other dishes.
Lavender ‘Edelweiss’
This lovely white Lavender makes a change from the more traditional purple varieties. The pure white flower spikes of Lavender x intermedia ‘Edelweiss’ appear in July and August above the aromatic evergreen leaves, attracting bees to the nectar-rich blooms. The delicious fragrance is a favourite with humans too, and these scented blooms on tall thin
Berberis thunbergii ‘Green Carpet’
Like a lush green firework, Berberis thunbergii ‘Green Carpet’ has distinctive arching branches, each densely covered in small bright green leaves. In spring, small yellow flowers are produced which attract pollinating insects, and are followed by glossy red berries. Come autumn the whole shrub turns orange and crimson for a truly breathtaking display! Forming a
Berberis thunbergii ‘Inspiration’
Berberis thunbergii ‘Inspiration’ produces kaleidoscopic leaves in maroon, pink and white for an eye-catching addition to the garden. This fun little Barberry is a dwarf, slow-growing deciduous shrub which takes on vibrant colour in the autumn. Perfect for small gardens, rockeries, beds, borders and patio containers, Berberis ‘Inspiration’ has a neat rounded habit and makes
Buddleja davidii ‘Camberwell Beauty’
Buddleja davidii ‘Camberwell Beauty’ bears panicles of deep purple blooms, each with an orange-red eye, upon arching stems between July and September. This compact, free flowering variety has been awarded an RHS AGM and makes a stunning feature in sunny borders thanks to its rounded, spreading habit. This Butterfly Bush certainly lives up to its
Red Hot Poker ‘Redhot Popsicle’
From a compact clump of narrow, green, grass-like leaves, a mass of cinnamon red flowers appear on short stalks from June, creating a mini firework-like display in your garden.
Buddleja davidii ‘Masquerade’
Buddleja davidii ‘Masquerade’ produces panicles of purple-red flowers that are borne on narrow stems between July and September. This variegated variety is rarely seen, originating as a sport of Buddleja ‘Harlequin’. The sage green foliage features wide cream margins but like all variegated plants it may revert to green growth and should be pruned out
Penstemon ‘Garnet’
A rather taller variety, Penstemon ‘Garnet’ produces a profusion of rich red-purple, bell-shaped flowers on elegant stems from June right through to October. A perfect addition to cottage garden borders, Penstemon ‘Garnet’, sometimes known as Penstemon ‘Andenken an Friedrich Hahn’, forms bushy semi-evergreen clumps which provide enduring vibrant colour. Penstemon flowers are also attractive to
Penstemon ‘Appleblossom’
Awarded an RHS AGM, Penstemon ‘Appleblossom’ produces elegant stems of bell-shaped pink flowers with white throats, from June right through to October. These fantastic performers look superb in cottage garden borders where they form bushy semi-evergreen clumps and provide long-lasting colour. Penstemon flowers are also attractive to bees. Height and spread: 60cm (24).
Buddleja ‘Argus Velvet’
Buddleja ‘Argus Velvet’ is a charming deciduous shrub that produces elegant, arching panicles of rich purple flowers between June and September. As the name suggests, this Butterfly Bush attracts a wealth of pollinating insects to your garden and so is ideal for wildlife gardens as well as sunny borders. Buddleja ‘Argus Velvet’ will form a
Callicarpa kwangtungensis
Callicarpa kwangtungensis produces clumps of soft pink flowers from July onwards, followed in autumn by glistening purple berries. Throughout the growing season the leaves are flushed with an attractive plum hue that matures to pinks and orange for an intense autumn display. This Beauty Bush species is native to China and seldom seen in the
