Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Ajuga reptans ‘Rainbow’
When you take one look at the foliage of this Bugle, it’s easy to see why it’s been christened Ajuga reptans ‘Rainbow’ or ‘Multicolour’. Its bronze, cream, pink and yellow leaves provide interesting, dense, fast-spreading and low-growing ground cover. Blue flower spikes are added to the explosion of colour in May and June, attracting bees
Spiraea ‘Sundrop’
Spiraea ‘Sundrop’ is a compact, rounded shrub that provides year-round interest. This deciduous Spirea has erect stems that bear ovate, tooth-shaped golden-yellow leaves in spring, which turn yellow-green in summer and develop a red flush in autumn. Flattened clusters of pink flowers provide an extra splash of colour in the summer. Given a sunny position,
Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Carpet’
This vibrant little deciduous shrub makes a striking addition to the garden, pairing particularly well with contrasting purple or blue foliage. Small golden leaves create a dense covering and turn to glowing orange in the autumn. In spring, small pink flowers appear which are attractive to bees, and are followed by red berries in the
Spiraea x billardii
Spiraea are popular deciduous shrubs for their summer panicles of fluffy blooms which are loved by pollinating insects. Spiraea x billardii has pink flowers in July and August with a background of green foliage.
Picea glauca ‘Sanders Blue’
Picea glauca ‘Sanders Blue’ is a colourful and extremely interesting dwarf spruce, with foliage ranging from steel blue to dark grey-green. It will happily spend its first few years in a pot as a Christmas tree, providing it is kept reliably watered. This evergreen tree grows at only 4 to 6 inches (12 to 15cm
Heucherella ‘Redstone Falls’
Heucherella ‘Redstone Falls’ is an unusual perennial that is sadly underused in gardens. A cross between Heuchera and Tiarella, this delightful perennial has vigorous trailing stems and evergreen foliage of copper-pink in spring, that matures to a fantastic tapestry of red, orange and gold tones by autumn. The creamy white flowers add extra interest in summer.
Pennisetum viridescens
Fountain Grasses will always add a certain elegance to any garden, large or small. The evergreen leaves arch gracefully back to allow the tall stems of the flower heads to push upwards.
Lonicera tatarica ‘Hack’s Red’
This attractive shrubby Honeysuckle bears its purple-red blooms along the length of each stem among the oval deep green foliage.
Red Hot Poker ‘Papaya Popsicle’
As part of the ‘Popsicle series’ of Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker ‘Papaya Popsicle’ has a tidier and more compact habit than some of the larger varieties of Red Hot Poker. From June until October it has the classic orange and yellow flower spikes, that so many gardeners love. It has great drought resistance, so does
Parthenocissus quinquefolia ‘Troki Red Wall’
Named for its stunning, brick red autumn colour, Parthenocissus quinquefolia ‘Troki Red Wall’ is an excellent deciduous climber, perfect for quickly smothering an unsightly fence or wall.
Penstemon ‘Pensham Wedding Day’
Swap wedding bells for a quieter but undeniably prettier variety by planting Penstemon ‘Pensham Wedding Day’. This hardy perennial’s white, bell-shaped flowers grow on elegant, upright spikes that rise above its semi-evergreen foliage from June to October. What’s more, the plant is considerably less upset by rain than the average beautiful bride. In fact, it
Phlox paniculata ‘David’
Phlox paniculata ‘David’ is a famous variety of Perennial Phlox, an excellent choice for cottage or wildlife gardens and the well-deserving owner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM). The hardy perennial produces large clusters of white blooms in July, August and September. These flowers are loved by pollinators for their rich nectar, and
Nandina domestica ‘Gulfstream’
Nandina domestica ‘Gulfstream’ is famous for its stunning colouring throughout the year. ‘Gulfstream’, or Heavenly Bamboo, as it is often known, begins the year showing off its pretty purple leaves. Before long, they turn green, as the shrub develops its groups of little, white flowers. As autumn approaches, Nandina domestica ‘Gulfstream’ produces its pretty berries.
Allium ‘Bumper Pack’
Upright stems add a strong vertical accent to cottage garden borders. These magnificent allium bulbs produce an explosion of colour, followed by architectural seedheads that create a spectacular autumn display. Undemanding and easy to grow, these magnificent allium flowers are also excellent for cutting.
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Midnight’
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Midnight’ is revered for its stunning dark purple foliage, which appears almost black. In summer, clumps of light pink flowers are produced, which contrast magnificently with the leaves. This Ninebark is brilliant at adding colour and depth to your shrub borders and beds – plant with shrubs that have contrasting foliage shades for
Red Hot Poker ‘Pineapple Popsicle’
Red Hot Poker ‘Pineapple Popsicle’ comes from the acclaimed Popsicle Series, specially bred for their dwarf growth habit. This neat little Kniphofia sends up stiff stems topped with lemon yellow, torch-like blooms that slowly fade to creamy white.
Juniperus scopulorum ‘Moonglow’
If you are looking for a conifer that will grow to a decent size, but will not grow too big, then Juniperus scopulorum ‘Moonglow’ is a good choice. When fully mature it will reach a height of 6 metres. Suitable for medium and large gardens, it has striking, silvery foliage and can be planted in
Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Myberry Bee’
Grown in a sunny spot in the garden, Lonicera kamtschatica ‘Myberry Bee’ will reward you with a supply of tasty sweet berries which you can eat straight from the bush or bake in a cake or pie or even make into jam. Honeyberries are considered a ‘superfruit’ and fetch a high price in the supermarket,
Penstemon barbatus var. praecox
Penstemon barbartus var. praecox is a variable variety producing upright spikes of flowers that range from pink through to purple. The slender stems boast narrow, tubular flowers with a more natural appearance than many of the showier, large flowered varieties.
Fuchsia ‘Snowcap’ (Hardy)
The fuchsia ‘Snowcap’ ‘Wendy Catt’ is one of our most vibrant and vivacious fuchsias in our range. With eye-catching, frilly, scarlet red outer sepals contrasted with white petticoats this hardy plant brings spectacular colour to your summertime garden, and with a long flowering period from June to September you will be able to enjoy these
