Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Hebe ‘Rhubarb and Custard’
Colourful and compact Hebe ‘Rhubarb and Custard’ is a fantastic low-maintenance option for year-round interest. With a dense, bushy habit formed of pink-tinged cream and green leaves, it certainly has the sugary hues of the popular pudding!
Spiraea japonica ‘Nana’
Spiraea Japonica ‘Nana’ is a much loved dwarf variety of the deciduous shrub, well known for its gorgeous fluffy flowers. Its low growing habit makes it ideal as a hedge. Renowned also for its striking golden autumn leaf colours, Spiraea Japonica ‘Nana’ has been awarded a coveted RHS AGM. Being hardy and easy to grow,
Cornus sericea ‘White Gold’
Truly a ‘shrub for all seasons’, Cornus sericea ‘White Gold’ bears clusters of white flowers in late spring, set against a backdrop of variegated leaves with creamy white edges. White fruits follow the flowers in late summer, and as autumn progresses this eye-catching dogwood becomes a blaze of gold. When winter snatches away its foliage,
Campanula persicifolia ‘Telham Beauty’
A great choice for wildlife and cottage gardens, the nectar-rich bell shaped flowers are a haven pollinators. Naturally beautiful with graceful wildflower charm, these pretty Bellflowers feel right at home in an informal planting scheme, long grass area or mixed flower border.
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum ‘Kilimanjaro Sunrise’
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2015Pink tinged blossoms turn bright white through summerGlossy berries attract wildlife to your winter gardenHardy, low maintenance shrub ideal for cottage gardens. Winner of the coveted RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2015 award! Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum ‘Kilimanjaro Sunrise’ is a particularly pretty form
Foxglove ‘Dalmation Purple’
The beautiful, rich purple flowers of Foxglove ‘Dalmation Purple’ have delicate spotted interiors and are certain to attract bees and pollinating insects into your garden. This superb cottage garden perennial produces well-branched, compact plants, and flowers surprisingly quickly after sowing. Its upright flower spikes are perfect for adding height to the back of borders, or
Campanula persicifolia var. alba
A white Bellflower with dazzling, cup-shaped blooms which rise upon tall stems in early summer. Campanula persicifolia var. alba is a cottage garden essential, illuminating borders with its clean and elegant display.
Geranium himalayense
Choose this hardy Geranium if you are looking for ground cover for a shady spot in the garden. Geranium himalayense has attractive purple-blue flowers in early summer, and often continues to produce more flowers right through to autumn. Its interestingly shaped leaves turn bright red in autumn. Like others in the Cranesbill family it is
Magnolia ‘Susan’
Deep purple-red buds unfurl in mid spring to reveal goblet shaped flowers with gently twisted petals. The fragrant blooms, each measuring up to 15cm (6) across have purple petals, deeper in colour on the outside, with paler interiors.
Achillea millefolium ‘Cerise Queen’
Achillea millefolium ‘Cerise Queen’ has bright cerise pink flowers atop tall stems and aromatic and feathery foliage. A vigorous and low maintenance variety, it will create an explosion of late summer colour at the back of the herbaceous border. Thriving on even poor dry soils, it is easy to grow, and it is ideal for wildlife gardens as it
Mukdenia ‘Karasuba’
Here’s a hardy perennial you’ve likely never seen before! The palmate, rounded, green leaves of Mukdenia karasuba acquire a pronounced crimson red colour in the leaf tips throughout summer. But, whilst you’re waiting for that fabulous summer foliage display you’ll enjoy white, bellshaped flowers on naked stems in early spring. Definitely something different for the
Coreopsis ‘Cosmic Eye’
This variety of tickseed is a staple ingredient of cottage, wildlife and cut flower gardens alike. Bees and butterflies certainly think that its flowers’ sweet nectar is good enough to eat, and it’s easy to see why: their honey-coloured stamens are surrounded by delightful caramel and maroon petals. When Coreopsis ‘Cosmic Eye’ is planted in
Coreopsis ‘Full Moon’
Why should the full moon only be admired once a month? This variety of tickseed brings the beauty of the night sky to cottage, cut flower and wildlife gardens every day throughout July, August and September. Its yellow petals form a round daisy shape, which rises above the hardy perennial’s low foliage like a twinkling
Tulip ‘Double Sugar’
Tulip bulbs are very easy to grow and look fabulous planted in large groups in borders or in containers on the patio. They boast superb weather resistance and will come back year after year. All bulbs are supplied flowering size.
Buddleja Free Petite ‘Snow White’
Buddleja Free Petite ‘Snow White’ is ideal for patio containers and borders thanks to its compact habit. This variety produces mildly scented, pure white flowers between July and October, making it attractive to butterflies and other pollinating insects. Height: 70cm (28). Spread: 60cm (24).
Tulip ‘Frilly Fiesta Mixed’
For a fantastic spring display of colourful flowers, the Tulip ‘Frilly Fiesta Mixed’ is a great option. These Viridflora Tulips flower in April and May, and have unusual shaped petals, with an apple green streak running up the centre of each petal. There is a mix of vibrant colours, that look great in planters, window
Lamium maculatum ‘Pink Pewter’
Lamium maculatum ‘Pink Pewter’ is a vigorous dead nettle, forming a carpet of sparkling silver foliage with deep green margins. A tough and resilient hardy perennial, it thrives on almost any soil, in the shade. From April through to midsummer, pollinating insects will throng to its clusters of salmon pink flowers, which provide a rich
Lily ‘Fusion’
A giant-flowered species type Lily, it’s a revelation! Now the beauty and detail of pardalinum can be enjoyed on a larger scale! An imposing specimen for your border!
Hosta ‘Fragrant Blue’
Hosta ‘Fragrant Blue’ lives up to its name. This Plantain Lily’s leaves have an unusual blue tint, providing a colourful backdrop to the mauve flowers that appear in midsummer. These blooms smell as good as they look, delivering on the promise of a pleasant fragrance. The heart shaped foliage is particularly low growing, making this
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Sea Heart’
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Sea Heart’ produces particularly thick leaves, reducing the risk of scorch. Elegant pale blue and pink flowers, similar to Forget-Me-Nots, are produced during spring. The shining, silver foliage features unique grey-green veining. Brunnera ‘Sea Heart’ is an excellent low maintenance ground cover plant for cottage garden borders and shady woodland areas. Height: 30cm
