Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Juniperus sabina ‘Variegata’
This variety of Juniper is popular due to its variegated foliage that has mellow yellow tips, that turn yellower over the colder months. Juniperus sabina ‘Variegata’ looks great planted alongside other low growing Savin Junipers in rock gardens, or in raised bed borders. They are also an alternative to grass lawns on steep banks. They
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Silvery Blue’
Late summer panicles of lavender blue flowers sit above a strong framework of metallic silver stems. Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Silvery Blue’ is particularly appealing for its aromatic, shimmering foliage that leaves other varieties looking dull in comparison.
Rose ‘Pink Pins’
A hardy shrub rose that produces masses of bright pink blooms with equally bright yellow stamens in the centre, giving it a very ‘upbeat’ and happy aspect. Ideal for growing at the back of a flower border where it will add height and depth to the bed and the light fragrance can gently drift across
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Lime Glow’
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Lime Glow’ is perfect for those wishing to make an impact in their garden, with its vivid lime green foliage that is held on softly curving branches. During the cold winter months, this stunning foliage changes to a bronze-pink shade which will contrast spectacularly with other evergreens in your conifer bed. This Creeping
Hydrangea serrata ‘Avelroz’
This compact lacecap Hydrangea makes an excellent feature plant in a small garden, and it’s great in the border too, or even in a container. The flower clusters of Hydrangea serrata ‘Avelroz’ are deep pink at the centres, and each one is surrounded by a ring of showy pale pink florets. The flower colour is
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Kardinal’ (Teller Red)
Hydrangea are generally one of the easiest shrubs to grow, but unlike most, this particular variety is very pH sensitive, meaning that it will thrive in any soil you provide, but the colour of the flowers will vary. On alkaline, a compact lacecap with deep red flowers will emerge, whereas given an acidic soil, deep
Distylium myricoides ‘Blue Cascade’
You may not be familiar with Distylium myricoides ‘Blue Cascade’ as it’s a relatively unknown shrub but why not give it a try? You don’t want to have the same planting as everyone else in your neighbourhood. The features are blue-green evergreen foliage that gives the plant it’s name and during spring you can expect
Hydrangea serrata ‘Cotton Candy’ (Flair & Flavours)
A fairly recent introduction which, unlike other Hydrangea’s, produces flowers on both new and old stems. Hydrangea serrata ‘Cotton Candy’ is a compact, hardy shrub that will tolerate being grown in a patio pot or in the garden.
Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Leikora’
A female cultivar of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Leikora’ produces masses of orange berries in autumn which stand out magnificently against the silvery green foliage.
Forsythia viridissima ‘Citrus Swizzle’
Forsythia viridissima ‘Citrus Swizzle’ gets its name from its variegated foliage ? wonderful lime green, edged in yellow. Before the foliage appears in early spring, this hardy shrub puts on a display of masses of bright yellow flowers to cover its bare stems. It brings cheer to the garden, and lets the gardener know the
Deutzia compacta ‘Lavender Time’
Fading from lilac to a pale pink, the fragrant summer flowers of the Deutzia compacta ‘Lavender Time’ contrast well with the dark green foliage.
Hydrangea quercifolia
Known as the ‘oak-leafed Hydrangea’ because of the unusual shape of its leaves, Hydrangea quercifolia bears long conical clusters of white flowers in summer, which gradually change to pale pink as autumn progresses. Adding even more to the autumnal beauty of this lovely spreading shrub, the leaves take on magnificent shades of red and gold,
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Glowing Embers’
Hydrangea are one of the easiest shrubs to grow in the UK, and are happy in sun or shade, and in most different types of soil. Hydrangea ‘Glowing Embers’ has classic Hydrangea flowers, slightly ruffled and blue when grown on an acidic soil, and pink in alkaline conditions.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Mega Mindy’
Quickly turning from creamy white to a pinker shade, the large upright cone shaped panicled flowers of this hardy shrub are bound to impress. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Mega Mindy’ is a fast growing deciduous shrub which is easy to look after and produces an abundance of flowers year after year for very little effort.
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Purple Ruffles’
This variety of Rose Mallow is often praised for its undemanding nature and bushy foliage, but these desirable qualities pale into insignificance compared to the hardy shrub’s remarkable flowers. Hibiscus syriacus ‘Purple Ruffles’ gets its name from its purple-red blooms, each of which comprises two or three layers of delicate petals. The plant is free-flowering
Hedera helix ‘Arborescens’
Hedera helix ‘Arborescens’ is a non-climbing ivy variety, forming dense clumps of glossy, evergreen leaves on low-growing branches. This Tree Ivy makes an interesting structural plant, producing abundant clusters of green/white flowers in later summer that are highly attractive to pollinating insects. In autumn, black berries add further colour and an extra dimension to the
Hibiscus syriacus ‘White Chiffon’
Large, single, pure-white flowers are borne in late summer on this wonderful deciduous shrub, with five large outer petals surrounding a centre of small, petaloid stamens. Lobed, dark green foliage provides the perfect backdrop to Hibiscus syriacus ‘White Chiffon’, whether placed in a patio container or in a mixed shrub border.
Cornus sericea ‘Firedance First Editon’
Cornus sericea ‘Firedance First Editon’ is a Dogwood deciduous shrub that offers gardens something all year round. In spring it has a profusion of white flowers, in summer rich green foliage, in autumn reddish purple autumn leaves and white berries. In winter the long thin stems are bold red that stand out in the dormant
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Merveille Sanguine’
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Merveille Sanguine’ brings a double colour whammy to your garden! Deep bronze-green leaf shoots appear on this hardy hydrangea in spring, and eventually turn a more pronounced green with a hint of red. A magnificent display of crimson red flowers erupts in summer, covering the plant with vivid blooms. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Merveille Sanguinea’
