"Arundo donax 'Variegata'" |
"Arundo donax 'Variegata' is a half-hardy perennial grass with variegated, green foliage and wide, pale margins. The Giant Reed's exotic, upright stems stretch to an impressive 1.8m (5'11) when fully grown, making it a dramatic addition to patio containers, well-watered pot plants and the backs of sunny borders. Planting Arundo donax var. versicolor outdoors will entail a little extra maintenance, for the plant should be transferred to a warmer, frost-free environment during the winter months. However, the height and architecture this grass brings to the garden will make it well worth the effort. Height: 1.8m (5'11); Spread: 60cm (2'0)."
Price: 20.49 |
"Berberis darwinii 'Nana'" |
"Banish all thoughts of greying perms and lacklustre knitting patterns, because this 'Nana' is far from drab. The evergreen Barberry plant is fast-growing and low-maintenance, providing excellent ground cover or making a durable, low hedge. However, the hardy shrub's brightest features are the orange-yellow flowers that adorn its foliage in April and May. Berberis darwinii 'Nana' is sure to maintain any gardener's interest in autumn, when it produces dark purple berries, which birds find particularly delicious. Height: 1m (3'3); Spread: 1m (3'3)."
Price: 15.99 |
"Berberis x ottawensis f. purpurea 'Superba'" |
"Berberis x ottawensis f. purpurea 'Superba' will turn your garden all the colours of the rainbow. When this hardy shrub's deciduous leaves first appear, they provide a striking purple backdrop to the yellow flowers it produces in April. Red is the next shade to be introduced to the palette, for it adorns the eye-catching berries that succeed the plant's blooms. As the season draws to a close, the Barberry's foliage takes on a similar golden-red tone before surrendering to the winter frost. By the new year, Berberis x ottawensis 'Auricoma' is rendered a bare-branched specimen shrub or hedge, ready to begin its colourful cycle again. Height: 2.5m (8'2); Spread: 2.5m (8'2)."
Price: 12.99 |
"Berberis thunbergii" |
"Although Berberis thunbergii is often used as a prickly, low hedge, its green foliage, yellow spring blooms and red autumn berries also make for a great specimen plant. This Barberry is particularly eye-catching when its deciduous leaves turn firey shades of gold, orange and red before falling to the ground. This colourful display, in addition to the hardy shrub's spreading ability and resilient nature, make it easy to see why Berberis thunbergii is used to breed many popular cultivars. Height: 1m (3'3); Spread: 2.5m (8'2)."
Price: 17.99 |
"Abeliophyllum distichum" |
"Abeliophyllum distichum is sure to be the talking point of any garden, be it a cottage, exotic or scented setting. The unusual hardy shrub provides year-round interest, beginning in February when it produces pure white flowers. These blooms exude a sweet fragrance, which is sure to bring joy to even the dullest of winter days. In the summer, this White Forsythia's understated, green foliage looks great when grown up walls or fences, although its open growth also makes for a good specimen plant. The deciduous shrub comes into its own in the autumn, when its leaves take on a rich, purple colour before shedding in order to begin their captivating cycle again in the spring. Height: 1.5m (4'11); Spread: 1.5m (4'11)."
Price: 15.99 |
"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 produce faintly scented, green needles and blue-purple cones. Height: 1m (3'3); Spread: 1m (3'3)."
Price: 17.99 |
"Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Princess Diana'" |
"Much like its namesake, Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Princess Diana' is visually stunning. Its bronze foliage is offset by pure white flowers in April, meaning that the hardy tree can also be displayed as a decorative, upright shrub. As the season progresses, the deciduous plant's leaves turn a traditional green colour and are complemented by dark, spherical fruit before the autumn sees them transform into a firey explosion. This Snowy Mespilus is such a fantastic small tree that the RHS have honoured it with an Award of Garden Merit or AGM. Height: 6m (19'8); Spread: 4m (13'1)."
Price: 20.49 |
"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 autumn. With its incredibly compact habit, Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Carpet' is fantastic for adding colour to the front of borders, rock gardens or the fringes of woodland gardens. Height and spread: 90cm (36). "
Price: 18.99 |
"Clematis 'Multi Blue'" |
"Created in Holland in 1983, Clematis 'Multi Blue' flowers have distinct and elaborate centres with large anthers. The flowers are between 8 and 13cm in diameter and the sepals are violet-blue. It grows best in a full sun or partial shade position and is a great rambling variety that looks fantastic twining amongs shrubs or growing up large walls and fences. It flowers twice in one season. First in the early summer, followed by a second flush of blooms in late summer. Height: 350cm (138). Spread: 90cm (35). Pruning group: 2."
Price: 17.99 |
"Clematis 'Niobe'" |
"Clematis 'Niobe' - Best grown in a semi shaded position to preserve the rich, claret red blooms from fading in strong sunlight. Pruning Group: 2."
Price: 17.99 |
"Cornus alba 'Ivory Halo'" |
"Cornus alba 'Ivory Halo' is a Dogwood shrub that has the renowned red stems in winter, that contrast magnificently with snowy ground. Earlier in the year it has attractive, variegated foliage with white edges on the leaves. In spring the plant becomes full of creamy yellow flowers. It is a fantastic specimen for a woodland garden, or as a stand alone shrub on a large lawn. Height: 300cm (118). Spread: 300cm (118)."
Price: 17.99 |
"Cornus alba 'Sibirica'" |
"Cornus alba 'Sibirica' is grown for its fiery red stems, which bring colour to winter gardens. For most of the year 'Sibirica' provides a leafy green backdrop for more colourful, summer-flowering plants. Its small white flowers form a pretty display in summer, and are loved by pollinating insects. But as the summer borders fade, this vibrant Dogwood takes centre stage as its foliage turns to shades of pink and orange. It then falls, revealing a dense framework of upright stems, glowing crimson. Plant in groups for maximum impact, creating a magnificent sight in borders and along boundary lines. A superb, RHS AGM variety. Height and spread: Up to 3m (10'), if left unpruned."
Price: 15.99 |
"Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin'" |
"A unique Japanese Barberry, Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' produces deep purple leaves flecked with cream and pink. In spring, small light yellow flowers appear which attract bees, and are followed by glossy dark red berries in autumn. As with many deciduous Berberis this variety has superb autumn colour, with the leaves taking on red tints as the weather cools. With a compact habit and elegantly arching branches, Berberis 'Harlequin' is an attractive low-maintenance shrub for mixed borders, informal hedging and wildlife gardens and has been awarded an RHS AGM. Height: 120cm (48). Spread: 150cm (59)."
Price: 14.99 |
"Bergenia cordifolia" |
"This vigorous evergreen perennial is an old fashioned garden favourite. Its large glossy leaves have wavy edges, forming neat clumps of foliage, often tinged purple in winter."
Price: 14.49 |
"Buddleja alternifolia" |
"Buddleja alternifolia is a vigorous species from China. This deciduous shrub is cloaked in narrow grey-green foliage that contrasts nicely with the pale lilac flowers from July to September."
Price: 15.99 |
"Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Blue'" |
"Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Blue' features scented, nectar rich, lavender blue flowers above silvery green foliage. This quick growing Butterfly Bush attracts a mass of pollinating insects and butterflies to your garden from June to September, as well as being tough and reliable. Height and Spread: 150cm (59)."
Price: 17.99 |
"Buddleja davidii 'Peacock'" |
"Buddleja davidii 'Peacock' bears aromatic blooms that will attract plenty of butterflies and other pollinating insects to your garden. Perfect for growing in patio containers and smaller borders, this compact, dwarf Butterfly Bush is a fraction of the size of traditional varieties yet still maintains a bushy, well branched habit. Buddleja davidii 'Peacock' is well named, thanks to its abundance of purple flowers that appear between July and September. Height and Spread: 120cm (48)."
Price: 17.99 |
"Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Dream'" |
"A colourful deciduous shrub which is perfect for small gardens. Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Dream' produces a dense covering of small golden leaves on contrasting bright red stems. Pretty white flowers adorn the branches in spring, which are attractive to bees. In autumn these are followed by red berries and the leaves take on a warm orange glow for an extended season of interest. A neat and compact habit makes this Barberry excellent for adding contrast to the middle of borders or brightening up areas of dappled shade. Height and spread: 150cm (60). "
Price: 19.49 |
"Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Dream'" |
"An exciting deciduous shrub whose leaves emerge orange in the spring before slowly maturing to deep red in summer. In spring, dainty orange flowers adorn the branches for a glowing display. The nectar-rich flowers are great for pollinating insects and are followed by glossy bright red berries in autumn, which complient the vibrant autumn foliage well. Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Dream' has a dense, compact habit and is brilliant for creating dwarf hedges or grouping in borders for a long season of interest. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 120cm (48)."
Price: 19.49 |
"Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow'" |
"A popular variety which has earned an RHS AGM; Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow' produces purple leaves which are marbled with pink and white when young. A small amount of yellow flowers are produced in spring which are followed by red berries in autumn. This compact Japanese Barberry has elegant arching branches and makes a fantastic specimen shrub, or alternatively grow it as a small, colourful hedge. As with most deciduous Berberis, the leaves of this variety transform to vibrant shades of crimson in autumn. Height and spread: 150cm (59)."
Price: 14.99 |
"Betula nana" |
"Betula nana is a deciduous dwarf shrub native to the Arctic regions of the world so well able to withstand cold and windy weather! Growing to a maximum height of 60cm (24), the Dwarf Birch has a low spreading habit and produces small, toothed green leaves which take on lovely shades of gold and burnt red in autumn. Having naturally adapted to the poor soils of the tundra, Arctic Birch is the perfect choice for a groundcover plant to cover steep banks, beneath tree and shrubs or planted in rock gardens. Rarely seen in garden centres, Betula nana makes an interesting and unusual specimen for the garden. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 1.2m (4')."
Price: 14.99 |
"Buddleja davidii 'Adonis Blue'" |
"Buddleja davidii 'Adonis Blue' is an essential plant for any wildlife area or cottage garden border, as it will attract butterflies and pollinating insects in droves. Rich indigo blue panicles hang delicately at the end of slender stems adorned with silvery grey leaves. This stunning Butterfly Bush is a comparatively small variety that is ideal for large patio containers and smaller gardens. Height and Spread: 150cm (59)."
Price: 16.99 |
"Cornus sericea 'Bud's Yellow'" |
"Bright yellow winter stems set this Dogwood shrub apart from the rest of the border, especially when everything else in the garden is dormant and a splash of colour is much needed."
Price: 15.99 |
"Cornus sericea 'Isanti'" |
"The deep red woody stems of the Cornus sericea 'Isanti' look superb in winter planted amongst evergreen grasses in a large border. This decidous shrub is a Dogwood that are renowned for their bright coloured bark during the winter months. Earlier in the year the shrub has small wnite flowers in spring amongst the fresh green foliage, as autumn arrives the bush has white berries and the leaves turn to autumnal shades of red. Low maintenance and ideal for medium and large gardens. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 400cm (157)."
Price: 17.99 |
"Corylopsis spicata" |
"Corylopsis spicata is a spreading Spike Witch Hazel, sometimes called Winter Hazel, that is native to Japan. It has mild scented racemes of butter yellow flowers that hang down from bare stems in late winter and early spring, giving colour to the garden after months of bleakness. These are followed by bold red leaf shoots, which turn dark green as the leaves emerge. It is a spreading variety and an ideal location is planted in a sheltered position at the back of a wide border. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 300cm (118)."
Price: 17.99 |
"Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus'" |
"This variety of Cotoneaster has a very nice shape to it, making it ideal for gravel gardens, and borders in small and medium sized gardens. It has variegated leaves that have white on the edges, which contrast with the dark green. They are evergreen, and will remain in leaf all through the winter. In spring the shrub has a profusion of minature pink-white flowers and later, in autumn, these are replaced with red berries that garden birds love. It is very low maintenance with no work required once planted. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 150cm (59)."
Price: 14.49 |
"Cotoneaster microphyllus 'Streibs Findling'" |
"A low growing variety, Cotoneaster microphyllus 'Streibs Findling' is perfect for growing on steep areas of the garden, over walls, in hard to maintain areas behind sheds, greenhouses etc. It can suppress weed growth, keeping such areas much more tidy and attractive. It is evergreen, with dense, dark green foliage. In spring petite white flowers emerge followed later by red berries in autumn. It is very low maintenance and once planted requires no work. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 200cm (79)."
Price: 7.99 |
"Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion'" |
"Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion' produces giant panicles packed with tiny white blooms that swathe the end of each stem between July and September. This classic deciduous Butterfly Bush holds an RHS AGM and is perhaps more elegant than some of the bigger varieties, with a pleasant bushy habit and upright blooms. Buddleja 'White Profusion' will attract many butterflies and other pollinating insects to your garden. Height: 300cm (118). Spread: 500cm (196)."
Price: 17.99 |
"Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold'" |
"Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Korean Gold' is a slow-growing conifer with a Yew-like appearance. Commonly known as the Plum Yew, it enjoys a cool, moist position and makes a useful specimen plant for shaded woodland areas. 'Korean Gold' is a columnar variety with a compact narrow growth habit. With long, gold-tipped needles that mature to green in winter, it forms a golden exclamation mark in the garden! This slow-growing variety will eventually form a majestic tree, but it will take around 15 years to reach just half its mature height. It responds well to hard pruning, making it suitable for use as an evergreen hedging plant. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2m (6')."
Price: 17.99 |
"Chaenomeles 'Friesdorfer Typ 205'" |
"Chaenomeles 'Friesdorfer Typ 205' is a colourful flowering quince, sporting bright red blooms from early spring ? even before the foliage appears! Its spiny stems are cloaked in unremarkable green foliage throughout the summer, but the developing fruits ripen to golden yellow for a wonderful autumn display. 'Friesdorfer Typ 205' makes a superb specimen for shrub borders, and can be trained as an eye-catching wall shrub. Its edible fruits can be used to make jellies and preserves. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 200cm (78)."
Price: 13.99 |
"Chaenomeles speciosa 'Hot Fire'" |
"Chaenomeles speciosa 'Hot Fire' produces crimson-red flowers early in spring, on bare, spiny stems. The rounded green foliage that follows on provides a lovely backdrop for showy, autumn fruits. Flowering Quince are ideal specimens for the border, and with a little training make superb wall shrubs. Their nectar-rich blooms are loved by pollinating insects, making them a good choice for wildlife areas, and the edible fruit can be made into jams and preserves. Height and spread: 150cm (59)."
Price: 17.99 |