Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Spiraea japonica ‘Golden Princess’
Spiraea japonica ‘Golden Princess’ is a highly-prized variety of Japanese Spirea, given both an RHS AGM and an RHS Perfect for Pollinators. You can’t go far wrong with ‘Golden Princess’, which is bush-forming with ovate leaves that open reddish-bronze and take on a rich gold colour for the summer, becoming reddish in autumn. Its delicate-looking
Spiraea japonica ‘Neon Flash’
A mound forming shrub whose deciduous foliage starts off rich-green, becoming dark-burgundy in autumn. Bright neon-red flowers appear from May until October, so it’s no wonder that Spiraea japonica ‘Neon Flash’ has been listed on the RHS’s Plants for Pollinators.
Spiraea thunbergii ‘Fujino Pink’
Spiraea thunbergii ‘Fujino Pink’ is bathed in stunning, light-pink flowers from March. This deciduous and delicate-looking shrub is not as compact as other varieties, giving it an openness and a more airy feel. Regular pruning is recommended to keep it looking its best, and ‘Fujino Pink’ will reward you with weeks of superb colour. Height:
Symphoricarpos x chenaultii ‘Brain de Soleil’
Here’s a great way to bring vibrant colour to your garden right at the start of the growing season. In early spring, Symphoricarpos x chenaultii ‘Brain de Soleil’ sends out dozens of bright orange shoots. Otherwise known as the Snowberry, this golden leaved, deciduous shrub is adorned in late summer with creamy-green blooms. Although it
Philadelphus ‘Natchez’
Philadelphus ‘Natchez’ emanates an orange blossom-like scent which can be enjoyed in any small garden on a calm day. Sizeable white blooms appear radiant in front of deep green foliage, which has lengthy winding stems that entwine as they grow, producing a thick shrub. This Mock Orange performs well in British weather, being accepting of
Philadelphus ‘Frosty Morn’
If ‘Frosty Morn’ conjures up images of winter, you might be surprised to learn that this Mock Orange is at its best in early summer. These are shrubs that are loved for their strong yet sweet ‘orange blossom’ scent that can fill an entire garden with heady aroma. Philadelphus ‘Frosty Morn’ has stunning double white
Rose ‘Easy Elegance Kiss Me’
If you are looking for a pink rose for your garden then Rose ‘Easy Elegance Kiss Me’ is a perfect variety. It has fragrant, cerise pink double blooms that fill the bush throughout the summer months, all the way until autumn. This shrub rose is ideal for cottage garden style borders, or planted in containers
Salix babylonica ‘Tortuosa’
A fascinating deciduous tree, the Corkscrew Willow produces strongly twisted shoots and branches which make an eye-catching feature in winter. In spring, small yellow catkins appear followed by slender twisted green leaves in summer, which create a light feathery texture. Hardy and easy to grow, Salix babylonica ‘Tortuosa’ is perfect for low maintenance gardens and
Rose ‘Easy Elegance Super Hero’
Rose ‘Easy Elegance Super Hero’ is perhaps one of the best value for money varieties available, repeat-flowering from late spring right through until the first frosts. It produces medium-sized, bright-red blooms in small clusters, shown off to perfection against the dark-green foliage. A compact habit makes this an excellent choice for both beds and flower
Sambucus nigra ‘Linearis’
Unlike any Elder you’ve seen before, Sambucus nigra ‘Linearis’ has the most delicate slender leaves and lacy texture, looking like a Japanese Maple or bamboo from a distance. The biggest giveaway is the characteristic umbels of frothy white elder flowers borne in May and June! These are followed by clusters of black elderberries from late
Rhododendron ‘Blaauws Pink’
Gorgeous salmon pink flowers smother this delightful, compact Evergreen Azalea. With dark green, glossy leaves throughout the year, the lovely flowers which are ‘hose-in-hose’, meaning they appear to be two flowers in one, really stand out.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’
Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’ is a self-clinging strong deciduous climber, with lobed leaves which are a lovely bright green during spring and summer and then burst into life with a spectacular display of reds and purples during autumn until they finally fall. Boston Ivy can grow to a stunning 15m (60′) and is a vigorous grower.
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Hayes Starburst’
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Hayes Starburst’ is a deciduous shrub with stunning double creamy-white lacecaps which contrast beautifully with its lime-green leaves. Flowers start to show from late summer right through to autumn.
Rhododendron ‘Blue Danube’
A winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, this is a hardy evergreen Azalea that is both easy to maintain and will provide you with year round interest in the garden.
Prunus pumila ‘Depressa’
The American Dwarf Cherry or Prunus pumila ‘Depressa’ is one of our most popular low-growing, groundcover shrubs. Its sage green leaves form a thick ‘carpet’, which provides the perfect backdrop for its delicate little white flowers. As summer turns to autumn, the leaves evolve into a striking shades of orange and red. The versatile, resilient
