Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Rhododendron ‘Luzi’
A hardy, evergreen Azalea with an upright, bushy habit. Rhododendron ‘Luzi’ boasts a covering of small, shiny, rich green leaves all the year round. Trusses of funnel-shaped, pure white flowers appear from late spring to early summer.
Rhododendron ‘Marie Fortie’
Trusses of large, rich pink, funnel-shaped flowers with blotches of dark purple in the throat are borne during late spring and early summer. Rhododendron ‘Marie Fortie’ is a hardy spreading shrub. Its glossy, deep green,leathery leaves remain evergreen, making a fine backdrop for summer flowering perennials.
Pinus mugo ‘Mops’
Pinus mugo ‘Mops’ is a very slow growing, fully hardy, evergreen conifer. This dwarf Pine forms a rounded mound of dark green needles all the year round. The emerging new growth in spring has an attractive silvery sheen.
Pinus nigra ‘Green Tower’
As the name suggests, this slow growing variety will ultimately form a rich, dark green column to about 250cm (8′) in height and only 45cm (18) wide. Pinus nigra ‘Green Tower’ is a selection of Austrian Pine with a columnar habit and sturdy, dense branches, almost parallel to the main stem.
Prunus tenella ‘Fire Hill’
Prunus tenella ‘Fire Hill’is a bushy, deciduous shrub that makes a lovely container plant for the patio, or grown as a showy feature in sunny borders. The beautiful, dark rose-pink blossom smothers the branches from March into May.
Rhododendron ‘Connie’
Bred from Kaempferi x Malvatica, Rhododendron ‘Connie’ grows as a bushy, upright, evergreen shrub. Reddish-orange, funnel-shaped flowers are produced in May and June, while the mid-green, glossy leaves turn reddish in autumn. T
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Pewter Lace’
This deciduous fern produces dramatic fronds of silvery green foliage with beet-red midribs. The arching fronds form an elegant clump of foliage that makes superb ground cover for a damp, shaded spot.
Laburnum x watereri ‘Vossii’
An RHS AGM cross between L. alpinum x L. anagyroides. Laburnum x watereri ‘Vossii’ is a deciduous, tall, spreading tree so it will need plenty of space. Hairy young shoots and showy long racemes of golden-yellow pea like flowers are produced from May to July.
Picea pungens (Glauca Group) ‘Globosa’
A beautiful Colorado Spruce forming a densely branched, slow growing evergreen conifer with a lovely pyramid shape. Picea pungens (Glauca Group) ‘Globosa’ boasts breathtaking, blue-grey needles all the year round, but is especially attrative in spring when the new growth emerges silvery-blue.
Outdoor Rusted Round Planter
Order an attractive, rustic planter that?s simply overflowing with a fabulous selection of alpine and rockery favourites.
Magnolia ‘Black Tulip’
This sensational magnolia is one of the darkest varieties available. Its rich burgundy, tulip-shaped blooms emerge from naked stems in spring, weeks before the foliage. Flowering freely from a young age, Magnolia ?Black Tulip? makes a breathtaking specimen for borders and woodland gardens.
Crab Apple ‘Appollo’
Crab apple ‘Appollo’ is a compact variety that perfect for small gardens. With a slender, columnar habit it remains less than 90cm (3′) wide at maturity. This eye catching, deciduous tree boasts large, purple-red leaves when emerging which retain their dark colour throughout the season.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’
A popular sight and a striking one too, Zebra Grass produces distinctive green blade like leaves, each randomly striped with horizontal cream bands. Come autumn, tall flower plumes sit high above the foliage which last well into the winter.
Azalea ‘Dwarf Pink’
Azaleas are ideal for adding late spring impact to your gardens. A dwarf, evergreen variety, Azalea ‘Dwarf Pink? is certain to bring a desirable splash of colour at the time when the spring flowering bulbs are fading away.
Sweetcorn ‘Swift’ F1 Hybrid
Tendersweet. Superior in both taste and texture, Sweetcorn Swift F1 is quicker to germinate and has better vigour than other varieties. Produces 2-3, 18cm (7 1/2in) cobs per plant, each with 16-18 rows of bright yellow tender sweet kernels. Flavour guide: rich and sugar-sweet. Sweetcorn Extra Tender & Sweet F1 has long lasting flavour and
Carrot ‘Amsterdam Forcing’
A quick maturing variety, Carrot ‘Amsterdam Forcing’ is ideal for growing early crops under cloches or cold frames. The high quality, small cylindrical roots can be harvested at finger size for deep orange-red carrots with a sweet flavour and virtually no core. For an ongoing supply, sow these fast growing carrots at 14 day intervals
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Wedding Gown’
A new breed of hydrangea with the ability to flower over an exceptionally long time from May to October! Hydrangea macrophylla ?Wedding Gown? produces white, star-like double blooms which form generous domes when open.
Radish ‘Scarlet Globe’
An RHS AGM variety producing bright red, evenly shaped roots with pure white, crisp, moist flesh and mild flavour. Radish ‘Scarlet Globe’ is a very popular and easy variety. This quick growing summer radish is suitable for earlier sowings under glass as well as outdoors. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 10cm (4).
Watercress
A delightful salad plant either by itself or tossed with other salad ingredients and delicious with cheese sandwiches or with a cheese dip – it even makes superb cold soups. The dark green peppery flavoured leaves of Water Cress are rich in vitamins and minerals including vitamin C and iron. Although usually grown commercially in
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar Bear’
Hydrangea paniculata ?Polar Bear? produces dense, conical flower heads of lime green that turn glistening white in late summer. By autumn the blooms have transformed to a dusky shade of pink. The large flower heads make a magnificent feature and can be cut for dried arrangements.
