Category Archives: Garden
Berberis thunbergii ‘Tiny Gold’
This Japanese Barberry does what its name suggests. Berberis thunbergii ‘Tiny Gold’ is a compact hardy shrub, the deciduous foliage of which is a golden colour when it first appears in the spring. In the summer, these leaves take on a green hue, while the autumn sees them turn spectacular shades of orange and red.
Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii ‘Profusion’
The Beauty Berry is a wonderful deciduous shrub for providing year-round interest, the culmination of which is a grand display of violet-purple berries and rosy pink foliage in autumn. The purple-tinted leaves that appear in spring are followed by small pink flowers by midsummer, attracting bees and other pollinating insects. Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii ‘Profusion’
Aronia x prunifolia ‘Viking’
This Chokeberry makes a fine spectacle, and offers plenty of interest throughout the year. Aronia x prunifolia ‘Viking’ bears its white, sometimes pink-tinged blooms, from late spring, which are followed by edible, round black fruits with a slightly tart flavour. The berries make an interesting addition fruit puddings and jams, but spare a few for
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Admiration’
A gorgeous dwarf shrub, that is perfect for small gardens, Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea ‘Admiration’ has fiery, deep red foliage, with yellow edges on the leaves, and produces small pale green flowers in spring, followed later in the year by red berries. Japanese Barberry is suitable for both borders or planters, and is very low
Agapanthus ‘Blue Storm’
Agapanthus ‘Bluestorm’ is a neat, compact cultivar reaching just 76cm (30).
Rhodotypos scandens
This unusual shrub is rarely ever seen and is the only species in its genus. Rhodotypos scandens is native to China and grown for its single white cup-shaped flowers that emerge from the tips of each arching shoot in late spring, followed by large black berries up to 8mm across. It is a deciduous shrub
Pieris japonica ‘Passion’
Pieris japonica ‘Passion’ is at its best in spring, when its whorled, vivid red foliage appears alongside a profusion of small, red-pink flowers. Easy to maintain and compact, this ?Lily of the Valley Shrub? needs minimal pruning, but can be kept pruned to a required size (and this will encourage vigorous flowering). Pieris japonica ‘Passion’
Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Alba Superba’
Magnolia x soulangeana ?Alba Superba? has retained its popular status in the market, due to its excellent shapely upright form with large, fragrant, pure white flowers on bare branches from mid spring, when the large dark-green leaves start to appear. This deciduous shrub is often seen growing in front gardens where it can be admired
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
Pennisetum ?Hameln? sits quietly in the background during the early part of the year. Its slender arching foliage forms a neat clump that adds texture and movement to summer borders. July sees this ornamental grass transformed by an explosion of fluffy flower heads.
Juniperus scopulorum ‘Blue Arrow’
With a fresh Juniper scent, and an upright, thin habit, this architectural conifer is a great choice for the front garden, or as a conifer within a large rockery. It can also be used within a formal garden, for example, planted in pairs along the length of a path.
Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Alps’
As a strong structual element in the garden, this upright Chinese Juniper with its steely blue, prickly foliage is a real winner. Its evergreen foliage provides all-year interest, and it bears small and distinctive violet-brown fruits. What’s more, it needs virtually no maintenance. Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Alps’ has aromatic foliage which smells a little like
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’
A beautiful Hydrangea variety with 40cm (16) panicles of pink flowers, Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’ is a bold flowering shrub that offers loads of colour from August until early autumn. The flowerheads slowly fade, but can still be colourful in early winter, and they look fantastic on a frosty morning. It’s a great choice for borders
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bobo’
Prepare to be blown away by the spectacular displays of this impressive dwarf Hydrangea. A mass of gorgeous white, conical blooms appear in late summer, becoming flushed with pale pink as the season progresses, followed by impressive vibrant autumn foliage. Hydrangea paniculata ?Bobo? is extremely reliable, blooming year after year and ever so easy to
