Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Corylus maxima ‘Purpurea’
Commonly known as the Purple Filbert, this hardy deciduous shrub gives plenty of seasonal interest. From February its golden yellow catkins drip from bare branches creating lovely silhouettes in winter borders. As the spring progresses the purple, heart-shaped foliage adds a splash of colour, and tubular husks form to surround the edible nuts. Corylus maxima
Weigela florida Plant – Pink Poppet
This dwarf deciduous shrub loves the sun and will easily grow in moist, well-drained soil. Although the plant has beautiful funnel-shaped, light pink flowers it is known to attract humming birds but will not produce any viable seeds. This shrub is not high maintenance and if necessary can be pruned to shape immediately after flowering. Flowering time:
Australian Tree Fern
Native to Australia, Dicksonia antarctica is hardy to around -5°C (23°F) and thrives in the relatively mild, wet climate of the UK. This slow-growing species will form just 3cm of trunk per year, therefore, taking many years to reach its final height of around 4m. A superb addition to a sheltered garden or wooded area,
Philadelphus Plant – Lemoinei
Philadelphus Lemoinei is a slightly unusual compact growing variety of Mock Orange. The richly fragranced white cup-shaped flowers are centred by bright vivid yellow stamens and are produced from early summer. The upright arching habit makes this variety ideal to be grown in a container or in a border. Height 200-250cm. Supplied in a 3
Set Of 3 Solar Rainbow Light
Fun and quirky rainbow lights that look great in informal and city gardens. A set of 3 lights; they are solar powered, so require no mains electricity or replacement batteries. During the day the batteries will be recharged via the solar panel, which converts sunlight into battery power. Each rainbow light has 7 LEDS and
Rock Cascade Indoor Water Feature
Serenity Rock Cascade Indoor and Outdoor Water Feature This attractive, mains powered water feature is perfect for small patios and decking areas of a cottage style garden, or it can be used indoors, in a conservatory, and looks great alongside a houseplant or bonsai collection. Made from weather resistant resin, the water feature is mains
Daffodil Bulbs – Miniature Collection
Daffodil Bulbs – Miniature Collection A superb collection of the very best miniature daffodil varieties. The Daffodil Bulbs – Miniature Collection is the definitive collection of daffodil bulbs! These exquisite miniature daffodils will illuminate your garden and burst with that iconic sunshine yellow colour. Fill your flower beds and flower borders with these Miniature daffodils
Rose (Climbing Rose) Love Knot
Love Knot This compact climbing rose makes a superb patio climber. Shapely, scarlet-red double blooms are borne throughout summer against a backdrop of small, glossy green leaves. Rose ‘Love Knot’ is delicately fragrant and reliably repeat-flowering. The flexible stems are easy to train too – perfect for growing onto obelisks in large patio containers. Height:
Fritillaria Imperialis Bulb – Maxima Lutea
A favourite old variety producing spectacular clusters of bell-shaped, clear yellow, purple-veined flowers, topped by crowns of pointy upright leaves. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers April-May. Height 90-120cm. Bulb size 20/22cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.)
Amelanchier (Juneberry) Canadensis
Amelanchier canadensis is a dense upright, mulit-stemmed shrub. Its starry, white blooms that are delicately fragrant emerge just before the leaves. Birds love what is to follow as small, edible, black berries in early summer. The berries can also be used to make jams and pies. The leaves provide further seasonal interes turn fiery shades
Orlaya grandiflora White Finch
This Hardy annual produces decorative white lacy blooms all summer. Pure white flowers bloom in stunning, 3 – 5 circular groups, and are an improvement over the traditional Bishop?s Flower or Queen Anne?s Lace but just as easy to grow. The stronger stems, compact bushy habit, and longer bloom period make Orlaya a great choice
Philadelphus – Coronarius
Philadelphus Aureus is a deciduous upright shrub producing creamy-white flowers in early summer that are heavily scented with a sweet aroma. The foliage of the gently arching branches starts out as golden yellow maturing to green as it ages. Flowers May-June. Height 200-250cm.
Amelanchier Alnifolia Obelisk
Amelanchier Alnifolia Obelisk is a small upright tree or large slender shrub makes it ideal for smaller gardens. White-star shaped flowers centres green in spring. Leaves begin with a slight bronze tinge before maturing to green, in autumn they turn orange before shedding and leaving attractive red-purple fruits. A perfect choice that can cope with
Potentilla fruticosa Plant – Mango Tango® Noble
The cup-shaped orange-yellow flowers of Potentilla Mango Tango® contrasts beautifully with the grey-green foliage. A small deciduous shrub that shows great tolerance to drought and is ideal for growing in a sunny rockery or border where it will perform best. Height 90-100cm. Supplied in a 3 litre pot or 7.5-10 litre pot.
Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn) Plant
A native species, the Blackthorn hedge plant has profuse white flowers on bare black stems in April, followed by small, dark green leaves on the spiny stems and blue sloes in autumn. Supplied height 30-45cm – in a 2 litre pot. Available in 4 pack sizes: 1 Plant, 6 Plants, 12 Plants, 24 Plants –
Berberis media Plant – Dual Jewel
Berberis × media ‘Dual Jewel’ is a dense semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems. This variety with its attractive, obovate leaf blades that are orange in colour when young and yellowish-green when they mature is good for flowerbeds and containers alike. Flowers May-June. Height 41-50cm. Supplied in a 3 litre pot or 7.5-10 litre pot..
Philadelphus Plant – Virginal
A vigorous upright deciduous shrub, Philadelphus Virginal produces masses of stunning double white blooms from early summer against a backdrop of dark green leaves. The highly fragrant blooms are not only a beacon for bees, but the sweet, rich scent will hang in the air of a warm summers evening. Height 200-250cm. Supplied in a 3
Cornus alba Plant – Cream Cracker®
Cornus alba ‘Cream Cracker’ is an attractive, bushy, upright to rounded, deciduous shrub with purple-red winter shoots bearing ovate, grey-green and cream variegated leaves, grey-green and golden-yellow when young, and flat clusters of cream flowers in spring followed by white berries. Flowers May-June. Height 150-200cm; spread 150-200cm. Supplied in a 7.5-10 litre pot.
Hydrangea paniculata Plant – Sundae Fraise®
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Sundae Fraise’ bears spikes of white flowers that are flushed with pink and then deeper reddish-pink in summer and look a little like the colour of strawberry sundaes. Bear in mind that, like other hydrangeas, the colour can vary depending on soil conditions. The compact hydrangea has reddish-brown stems and green foliage. It
Fagus sylvatica (Green Beech) Plant
A beautiful bright green hedge in spring/summer and then in autumn/winter, it retains its medium sized leaves, but they turn dry and copper coloured so it has two distinctly different seasonal appearances. Supplied height 30-45cm – in a 2 litre pot. Available in four pack sizes: 1 Plant, 6 Plants, 12 Plants, 24 Plants –
