Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Pea ‘Purple Magnolia’ (Sugarsnap)
Over 15 years of work by Oregon USA based plant breeder, Dr
Hellebore ‘Silver Dollar’
Both the leaves and the flowers of Hellebore ?Silver Dollar? offer plenty of interest to the garden
Tillandsia caput-medusae (House Plant)
You can see how this intriguing variety got its name, with twisted and tangled leaves which resemble the wild snaky hair of Medusa.
Tillandsia argentea (House Plant)
When it comes to house plants, they don?t come much easier and more stylish than Tillandsia (Air Plants)
Holly crenata ‘Convexa’
A fast-growing form of Japanese Holly that is often used for hedges, due to its glossy evergreen foliage and bushy habit. Foliage is dark green and makes an elegant backdrop to the flower garden or provide strong form in architectural gardens.
Ligustrum vulgare ‘Atrovirens’
With shiny green oval leaves which quickly grow to make a dense screen, Ligustrum vulgare ‘Atrovirens’ is a vigorous and robust variety of common Privet, and is a great choice either as a free standing shrub or semi-evergreen hedge. In midsummer it makes a good display of small white flowers, followed in autumn by glossy
Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Paseo’ (Sunflor Series)
Enjoy long lasting, effortless colour with this hardy and low-maintenance perennial, Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Paseo?. Luxuriously dark mauve frilly double blooms cover a compact mound of foliage from spring right through to late autumn, producing a continuous display in pots or borders.
Lonicera nitida ‘Elegant’
Lonicera nitida ‘Elegant’ is a little more compact than the species, but can still be grown as a tall hedge or be used for creating topiary or low formal hedges. It is often used as an alternative to more traditional Yew or Box. The Shrubby Honeysuckle tolerates regular cutting and its small dark green leaves
Sarracenia leucophylla (House Plant)
A well known carnivorous plant which makes a fascinating houseplant. Commonly known as the Pitcher Plant, Sarracenia leucophylla is an extremely attractive species with beautiful white-topped pitcher that are heavily veined with crimson red.
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Hamabo’
The erect stems of Hibiscus syriacus ‘Hamabo’ develop a cloak of deeply lobed, fresh green foliage that makes an attractive upright shrub. Although hardy Hibiscus flower late in the season, they are well worth the wait for their exotic-looking blooms.
Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’
Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’ is arguably the best red form of the ever-popular Witch Hazel. The spidery red flowers fill the air will perfume in winter, clinging resiliently to naked stems.
Standard Azalea White
The snowy white blooms of this striking standard azalea look fabulous against its dark green glossy foliage, giving it the appearance of a decorated tree! Bright white ruffled flowers last for weeks on this charming standard plant which makes a wonderful gift.
Holly ‘Golden King’
Despite its name, Holly ‘Golden King? is a female variety, so you can be sure of a fabulous display of scarlet winter berries that are always popular with birds. The glossy evergreen foliage makes an attractive year round display, enhanced by tiny white flowers in summer.
Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Hikul’
Sea Buckthorn is ideal for areas that receive full sun and little water, as it is extremely tolerant of dry soil. With attractive, silvery leaves that start to show in spring, this compact deciduous variety can be used as a striking foliage specimen in shrub borders, but is also ideal for hedging and screening. Hippophae
Deutzia gracilis ‘Nikko’
A small compact shrub, Deutzia gracilis ‘Nikko’ nevertheless is still an excellent impact plant to have in your beds and borders. Racemes of small white flowers appear on this deciduous shrub from late spring onwards, adding a touch of fragrance to your garden as well as colour.
Cytisus ‘Luna’
Delicately pale yellow flowers cover this Broom in early summer making it attractive to bees and humans alike. Known for their hardiness, Cytisus ‘Luna’ is easy to grow in most gardens and will tolerate a position in full sun.
Cytisus ‘Hollandia’
A small deciduous shrub that shows itself off wonderfully in early summer with a profuse covering of cream and crimson flowers,
Dahlia ‘Penhill Watermelon’
A sensational variety with enormous Dinnerplate flowerheads!The blooms are supremely glamorous with curving, pointed petals in elegant shades of peach and soft pink.
Cytisus x praecox
Cytisus x praecox is a small, hardy shrub with a neat, rounded habit that will look at home in any sunny flowerbed or border. In May and June, the Broom’s deciduous, green foliage will be covered with pretty, yellow flowers, illuminating cottage and costal gardens alike. Best of all, the plant thrives under most conditions,
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Magical Revolution Blue’ Standard
This striking deciduous shrub is supplied as a standard with a dense rounded head and a clear stem of 40-50cm. It makes an elegant container plant, bringing a finishing touch to entrances, positioned either side of a doorway.
