Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Camellia japonica ‘Silver Anniversary’
Elegant white flowers with a central cluster of golden stamens make a dazzling display from late Winter onwards. The loose, peony-like blooms of Camellia japonica ?Silver Anniversary? sparkle like snowflakes against a backdrop of glossy, dark green foliage.
Agapanthus ‘Moonlight Star’
A striking bicolour variety boasting pretty pin-striped flowers of pale-blue with a royal-blue streak to each petal. This a particularly eye-catching variety with a neat and compact habit.
Agapanthus ‘Flower of Love’
The deep blue florets of Agapanthus ‘Flower of Love’ are some of the darkest in the genus. Set above lush evergreen foliage, the exotic blooms make a real statement in sunny borders and patio containers, returning each summer and getting better every year. Hardier than most other modern introductions.
Honeysuckle ‘Dropmore Scarlet’
A fiery honeysuckle with long, trumpet-shaped orange-red flowers produced over a long period from July to September. Vigorous and semi-evergreen in all but the coldest winters, Honeysuckle ‘Dropmore Scarlet’ is superb for rapidly covering unsightly garden features, walls and fences. Although unscented, this robust climber more than makes up for it with its blue-green leaves
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.
Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans
A bold Hosta with large, shimmering blue-grey leaves which form eye-catching clumps. White bell-shaped flowers with a hint of lilac emerge in mid summer on tall slender stems. The corrugated, slightly cup-shaped leaves of Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans are a wonderful contrast to other foliage plants in shady borders, woodland gardens and large containers. Hardy
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Fraise Melba’
Following in the success of the popular Hydrangea ?Vanille Fraise?, this spectacular variety is equally impressive. The impressive conical blooms emerge ivory and gradually colour to deep strawberry pink giving a mouth-watering two tone effect.
Deutzia x hybrida ‘Mont Rose’
This pretty, compact Deutzia simply drips with clusters of pale pink star-shaped flowers in early summer. A very floriferous variety, Deutzia x hybrida ‘Mont Rose’ looks fantastic grown in woodland gardens, mixed borders and cottage gardens where it performs year after year with little maintenance. Awarded an RHS AGM for its excellent performance, this Deutzia
Magnolia ‘George Henry Kern’
Magnolias are famous for their fragrant spring blossom and the Magnolia ‘George Henry Kern’ is a splendid example. It combines the exotic blooms of Magnolia liliflora with the lovely spring flowering of Magnolia stellata types. Magnolia ‘George Henry Kern’, is an irresistibly glamorous shrub. Because they grow slowly, Magnolias are perfect for small gardens or
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’
Miscanthus is a showy, robust, flamboyant grass, which can add a different look to your borders, all year round. The tall stems are topped with feathery plumes of rich copper, looking glorious above clumps of arching, grassy foliage.
Arabis caucasica ‘Snowcap’
Hundreds of pure white, sweetly scented flowers smother this dainty alpine perennial in spring. Arabis caucasica ‘Snowcap’ forms tidy cushions of evergreen, grey-green foliage and its spreading habit makes it perfect for rock gardens, wall crevices, patio containers or as a groundcover plant. Drought tolerant and easy to grow, Arabis are the ultimate low-maintenance perennial.
Hypericum x moserianum ‘Tricolor’
Hypericum x moserianum ‘Tricolor’ is a particularly low-growing variety of St. John’s Wort, making for excellent, colourful ground cover. The hardy shrub’s semi-evergreen foliage is easy to grow and requires little maintenance, even in poor conditions, but is most notable for its cream, pink and green leaves. When planted at the front of a border,
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum ‘Kilimanjaro’
If space is at a premium in your borders, plant a shrub which will go upwards! This unique tiered viburnum features layer upon layer of lacecap blooms, followed by stunning red berries in autumn.
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’
It’s easy to see why Hydrangea ‘Annabelle’ is an RHS AGM winner. The extraordinary shrub produces enormous spherical flower heads that contrast beautifully with the dark green foliage.
Jasione laevis
Perfect mauve pincushion blooms on slender upright stems give Jasione laevis a wonderfully natural and relaxed look which is ideal for an informal or cottage-style garden.
Phlox paniculata ‘Bright Eyes’
The perfect perennial for a cottage-garden border, Phlox paniculata ?Bright Eyes? grow strong and tall with bold clusters of fragrant flowers on strong upright stems.
