Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Sambucus nigra ‘Madonna’
Much like the singer with whom it shares its name, Sambucus nigra ‘Madonna’ is a superstar. This hardy shrub boasts incredible variegated, deciduous leaves, the yellow hue of which fades to a subtle white colour as the season progresses. As if this wasn’t enough, this foliage bears starry blooms in the early summer and dark
Agapanthus ‘Snowstorm’
As the name implies, this wonderful plant produces masses of white flowers for an average of 10 weeks per year – that’s two or three weeks more colour than any other variety. Agapanthus ‘Snowstorm’ is compact, vigorous, easy to care for and extremely drought tolerant, making this deciduous plant suitable for planting in either the
505 Bulb Collection
This fantastic bumper bulb collection of spring bulbs is superb value for money a total of 505 bulbs to fill your beds, borders and containers with colour. The collection comprises: Narcissus Yellow Cheerfulness, Muscari armeniacum, Chionodoxa, Allium moly, Sparaxis Mixed, Brodiaea Queen Fabiola and Hyacinth Blue Pearl.
Juniperus squamata ‘Tropical Blue’
A colorful conifer of undeniable intensity, Juniperus squamata ‘Tropical Blue’ more than lives up to its name. During the colder months it flaunts its silver-blue foliage – high in both color and density. Compact in nature, this low maintenance Flaky Juniper forms a neat, prostrate habit – perfect for winter containers. Height: 30cm (12). Spread:
Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Makijaz’
Leucothoe are known for their colourful foliage, but this one really stands out from the crowd! In spring the new shoots of Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Makijaz’ emerge in shades of bronze and pink, before maturing to green with fabulous white marbling.
Peony ‘First Arrival’
Peony ‘First Arrival’ is an intersectional hybrid – a cross which marries the exotic looks of tree peonies with the herbaceous growth habit of herbaceous peonies, and often called an Itoh Peony. Between May and June, this hardy perennial bears large, luxuriant flowers that vary from deep pink to mauve.
Glory Lily
A truly lovely climber with showy scarlet and yellow blooms with crimped petals. Few climbers can compare for brilliance or for their fantastic recurved flowers and unusual foliage. They are not difficult to manage and make very attractive pot plants for the sun room or cool greenhouse or even indoors, trained in a circle on
Hebe ‘High Voltage’
Hebes offer impact and structure in the garden for minimum effort. We’ve selected this slow-growing, compact variety for its stand out summer flower spikes, which transform from electric blue to pure white. Hebe ‘High Voltage’ performs perfectly in large pots or out in the garden, proving bone hardy to whatever the British winter throws at
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ is a reliable variety that ? unlike many other hydrangeas ? can withstand some dry periods. It produces crisp, white lacecap flowers throughout the summer months, and these medium-sized blooms have tiny pink or blue central florets that help to highlight the main petals. A delightful variety of an ever-popular, hardy
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’
From bright green, oak leaf shaped foliage in the spring to an impressive display of colour in the the autumn, Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ certainly gives plenty of variety and visual impact in your garden!
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Andorra Compact’
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Andorra Compact’ is the perfect choice for providing evergreen ground cover in your garden, as well as adding interest and colour all year round. The thick grey-green foliage of this low growing Creeping Juniper transforms to a stunning bronze-purple hue during winter. This attractive conifer initially displays a vase shaped habit, which slowly
Juniperus conferta ‘Allgold’
Incredibly striking, Juniperus conferta ‘Allgold’ is an evergreen conifer with bright golden yellow, needle-like leaves. With origins in coastal Japan, it is also known as the Shore Juniper and has a naturally low spreading habit. A real highlight cascading over rock gardens, steep banks, around the base of shrubs or even in large patio containers,
Narcissus ‘Butterfingers’
Large butter-yellow trumpets surrounded by creamy-white petals make this a choice selection for spring displays. Tall sturdy stems and a sweet fragrance make ‘Butterfingers’ an ideal cut flower option. Bulb size 12/14.
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Pink buds open to reveal pristine-white starry blooms that stand out against a backdrop of large, dark green leaves. The perfumed flowers appear from August, before giving way to turquoise-blue berries that contrast with the fiery autumn foliage.
Cornus sericea ‘Isanti’
The deep red woody stems of the Cornus sericea ‘Isanti’ look superb in winter planted amongst evergreen grasses in a large border. This decidous shrub is a Dogwood that are renowned for their bright coloured bark during the winter months. Earlier in the year the shrub has small wnite flowers in spring amongst the fresh
Fern ‘Fantastic Ghost’
New in 2015This hardy collection of four popular varieties will thrive in both borders and containers. From the dusky green- grey colour of ‘Ghost’, to the deep red stems of ‘Ursula’s Red’ these ferns are a great way of adding architectural forms to a shady corner of the garden. The collection contains one each of
Fern ‘Fantastic Ursula’s Red’
New in 2015This hardy collection of four popular varieties will thrive in both borders and containers. From the dusky green- grey colour of ‘Ghost’, to the deep red stems of ‘Ursula’s Red’ these ferns are a great way of adding architectural forms to a shady corner of the garden. The collection contains one each of
Cornus sanguinea ‘Winter Beauty’
Cornus sanguinea ‘Winter Beauty’ is a valuable shrub for providing autumn and winter interest in the garden when other plants are fading. The oval leaves are green in summer, but turn to brilliant shades of orange and red when temperatures drop in autumn.
Escallonia rubra ‘Macrantha’
Escallonia rubra ‘Macrantha’ is a versatile hardy shrub that can easily find a home in most gardens. It’s versatile enough to be put to use as an informal screen or hedge but it won’t disgrace itself in a shrubbery display too. During summer the plant is covered in rosy red flowers to waft scent into
Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Princess Diana’
Much like its namesake, Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Princess Diana’ is visually stunning. Its bronze foliage is offset by pure white flowers in April, meaning that the hardy tree can also be displayed as a decorative, upright shrub. As the season progresses, the deciduous plant’s leaves turn a traditional green colour and are complemented by dark,
