Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Munchkin’
As the name suggests, Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Munchkin’ is perfectly proportioned for smaller gardens. This low growing variety reaches just 90cm (36) tall, making it suitable for borders and containers alike.
Nasturtium ‘Troika Spotty Dotty’
Luminous yellow blooms, dotted with scarlet-red demand attention in borders, baskets and containers, bringing a touch of fun to your summer flower displays. These easy-to-grow flower seeds can even be sown directly into your hanging baskets and patio pots ? container gardening doesn?t get much easier than that! Height 30cm (12in).
Climbing Bean ‘Mamba’
Our Mamba trial crops have consistently produced double the yield of Cobra, with no reduction in flavour or pod quality. Mamba?s mid-green, stringless pods are larger, more uniform and carried in clusters for easy picking. Growth is more manageable, taking up less space than most other varieties.
Cabbage chinese ‘Natsuki’
A truly multipurpose variety with good tip burn and bolting resistance. Young leaves can be used in salads and stir fries in as little as 7 weeks from sowing. The crisp white stalks have a mild flavour and should be eaten with the leaf for zero wastage in the kitchen. Try making your own Korean
Cornus alternifolia
Commonly named the Pagoda Dogwood for its distinctive horizontal, tiered branches which create an airy, layered effect. Cornus alternifolia bears its lightly scented, creamy-white flowers in early summer which are replaced by blue-black berries as the season progresses.
Tamarix ramosissima ‘Rubra’
As a tall shrub or small tree, however you see it, Tamarix ramosissima ‘Rubra’ is deciduous with feathery foliage consisting of small, needle-like green leaves. Originally discovered in Holland, this plant will withstand UK winters, down to temperatures of around -20C.
Diervilla sessilifolia ‘Cool Splash First Edition’
This hardy shrub is known as the Bush Honeysuckle and is a native of North America. It has a reputation of being tough and resilient so is perfect for the novice or ‘time-poor’ gardener. Diervilla sessilifolia ‘Cool Splash First Edition’ is an attractive shrub with variegated foliage which makes a nice contrast with greener leaved
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum ‘Molly Schroeder’
A pink flowering variety of this hardy deciduous shrub, Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum ‘Molly Schroeder’ will perform reliably year after year, producing an impressive display of blooms starting in early summer and continuing to re-flower throughout the whole season.
Deutzia setchuenensis var. corymbiflora
A compact deciduous shrub, Deutzia setchuenensis var. corymbiflora produces beautiful clusters of pretty white, star-shaped flowers in June and July. As the leaves fall in autumn they reveal interesting peeling bark on mature specimens, which is great for adding winter interest to the garden. Easy to grow, this fabulous Deutzia works well in woodland gardens,
Cistus x purpureus ‘Alan Fradd’
A classic Rock Rose with elegant papery white blooms, flecked with splashes of deep burgundy. Cistus purpureus ‘Alan Fradd’ is the perfect seaside plant, tolerating salty air and sandy, dry soils where many plants would fail to thrive.
Cotinus coggygria ‘Golden Spirit’
A golden smoke bush that will light up summer borders with its bright yellow, oval shaped foliage. Cotinus coggygria ‘Golden Spirit’ bears frothy plumes of subtle green flowers from midsummer, before the cool chill of autumn sets the foliage ablaze with vibrant shades of orange and red.
Apple Columnar ‘Purple Haze’ ®
True columnar type apple with very dark pink blossom which develops into purple fruits with red flesh and heart shaped white centres. The leaves are dark red turning to very dark green in late summer. Ideal for small gardens, performing well in large pots or in the border.
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Yukigoten’
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Yukigoten’ is a large, vigorous Flowering Quince. From early spring this deciduous shrub bears elegant double white flowers upon bare, spiny stems which are later cloaked in green foliage.
Aronia x prunifolia ‘Autumn Magic’
This Chokeberry’s name derives from the spectacular red and orange display it puts on in autumn. Before its leaves take on these colourful tones, they are green and waxy. The hardy shrub’s foliage is also slow growing, making it a great specimen plant, particularly for large borders. April sees Aronia x prunifolia ‘Autumn Magic’ bear
Picea glauca ‘Zuckerhut’
A true miniature amongst the dwarf spruce trees, Picea glauca ‘Zuckerhut’ maintains its tiny size for many years by having a minimal growth rate, taking ten years or more to reach just 1 foot tall!
Ribes gordonianum
This Flowering Currant is a hardy deciduous shrub that will brighten up your garden space with its spring colour. Deep pink, almost red buds appear along the stems in bunches early in the season which then open to reveal a creamy yellow inner to add some warm colours to your planting schemes.
