Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Lilac ‘Belle de Nancy’
A syringa with real staying power – French bred Lilac ‘Belle de Nancy’ was first introduced in 1891 and remains as popular as ever today! The double mauve pink flowers are borne at the stem tips in dense clusters, emitting a fabulous sweet perfume.
Mahonia x media ‘Charity’
Mahonia x media is a superb hardy shrub for those tricky shaded spots. The large yellow flower spikes bloom from November through to March, bringing colour and a sweet fragrance to the garden during the cold winter months. As the flowers fade they are replaced by bunches of purple berries, and the holly shaped, evergreen
Dahlia Maggiore Collection
A must-have for tropical-themed borders! The two-tone colours of these Dahlias are shown off to perfection against the dark green foliage. Large, showy blooms are borne on sturdy stems that make superb cut flowers for summer bouquets.
Prunus lusitanica
Prunus lusitanica or Portugal Laurel makes the perfect large shrub. Some would even class it as a small tree. If you’re looking for attractive hedging, Portugal Laurel could be just the job. It’s hardy and resilient and easy to grow. Holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this versatile shrub develops shiny rich green
Phormium ‘Pink Stripe’
Phormium ?Pink Stripe? is a particularly striking variety of this evergreen perennial.
Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’
A deservedly popular variety, grown for its glossy, dark green foliage and clusters of starry white flowers which open from pink buds. The flowers appear in the depths of winter, when few other plants dare to bloom. Flowers are followed by metallic blue berries which make an eye catching display.
Weigela ‘Florida Variegata’
Undemanding and easy to grow, Weigela ‘Florida Variegata’ will reward you with a long display of funnel-shaped, rose-pink flowers in early summer.
Diascia Little Series
Diascia ?Little Series? are more compact than most other Diascia varieties, forming tight mounds which are absolutely smothered in blooms.
Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Carpet’
A real winner for shady corners of the garden, Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Carpet’ is a robust, evergreen ground-cover plant producing a dense covering of glossy, toothed leaves. In early summer, upright spikes of small white flowers emerge above the sea of green. Tolerant of any soil and thriving in partial to full shade, Japanese Spurge
Senecio ‘Angel Wings’
A recent introduction that will make a real statement! Evergreen, rounded, silver leaves with a soft, velvety feel make this an exquisitely tactile perennial – perfect for sensory gardens! Grown as a foliage plant, it forms an impressive mound in hot sunny borders and rockeries.
Clematis ‘Innocent Glance’
Exquisite, fully double flowers each measuring up to 15cm (6) across are produced from late spring to mid-summer. The rosette-like blooms emerge deep pink and gently fade to pale pink as they mature. Later in the season, a second flush of blooms appear – this time single, but equally beautiful.
Balsam Fir
If you are searching for a hardy, evergreen tree that requires only minimal pruning, this Balsam Fir is the one for you. The conifer grows a mere 2.5cm (1) a year, making it an ideal specimen plant for low-maintenance rockeries and alpine gardens. Abies balsamea ‘Nana’ has a rounded habit and bears dense branches, which
Weigela ‘Nana Variegata’
Undemanding and easy to grow, Weigela ‘Nana Variegata’ gives long-lasting displays of rosy-pink flowers from early summer, set against cream and green mixed foliage. A short and compact variety, this neat little Weigela is excellent for patio pots and the front of borders, and its nicely rounded habit is well suited to smaller gardens. Pairs
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bobo’
This impressive dwarf Hydrangea bears an extravagance of conical, pure white blooms in late summer. As they mature, the blooms become flushed with pale pink towards the end of the season, before the vibrant autumn foliage takes centre stage.
Weigela florida ‘Alexandra’
An unusual dark-purple leaved Weigela whose flowers are pink and tubular, appearing in late spring to early summer.
Fatsia japonica ‘Spiders Web’
Japanese Aralia is prized for its glossy palmate foliage that brings a lush, tropical feel to planting schemes. Fatsia ‘Spiders Web’ is a particularly intriguing variety with speckled markings that spread inwards form the outermost edges. The overall effect is an unusual, frosted appearance.
Magnolia x soulangeana
Magnolias are magnificent plants, which give unforgettable spring displays of perfumed, goblet-like, 15cm (6) blooms, paired with shiny large leaves. Magnolia soulangeana is ideal for smaller gardens; behaving as a slow growing, spreading shrub or manageable small tree.
Arbutus unedo f. rubra
This strawberry tree can also be considered a large shrub or bush. However you choose to grow Arbutus unedo f. rubra, it is sure to excel: the RHS have awarded it an AGM for its outstanding performance in sheltered woodland and costal areas. The tree is hardy once mature, but will require a layer of
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pink Diamond’
This magnificent deciduous shrub is a real asset in lightly shaded borders, lighting up planting schemes with its showy late summer flowers. Conical flower heads open in creamy white and slowly transform to rich pink as each bloom matures.
