Category Archives: Garden
Grape ‘Merlot’
This well known French wine grape is highly regarded as one of the best claret varieties. Grape ?Merlot? produces dense bunches of blue-black fruits which make deliciously plummy wine or a dark red juice if sweetened.. Grape ?Merlot? is self fertile, but quite late to ripen.
Lilac ‘Beauty Of Moscow’
Highly fragrant variety of lilac with large showy panicles of shell pink buds that open and blend into pure white flowers by the hundreds during mid-spring. Ideal for a prominent position in the garden, this deciduous shrub is easy to grow, and will be a magnet for bees and butterflies. Supplied in 9cm pot.
Lilac Dwarf ‘Flowerfesta® Pink’
A delightful Lilac that out blooms most other varieties by weeks! Lilac ‘Flowerfesta® Pink’ begins to produce its fragrant pink flowers in May, and continues into June with a second flush in September. This neat, compact dwarf lilac is perfect for patio containers or borders in even the smallest garden.
Prunus ‘Amanogawa’
This upright flowering cherry tree has a neat, columnar habit giving rise to the common name ‘Flagpole Cherry Tree’. In late spring, this RHS AGM variety becomes smothered in delightful white-pink blossom, which has a delicate scent and is highly attractive to bees.
Nandina domestica ‘Twilight’
Nandina domestica ‘Twilight’ makes a fine choice for your patio containers. This evergreen Heavenly Bamboo is perfect for providing year round interest. New foliage emerges flamingo pink and bronze, before colouring to variegated green and cream.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’
This spectacular perennial grass produces distinctive arching green foliage striped with horizontal cream bands. The tall flower plumes are long lasting, making an elegant focal point that will last well into winter. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ creates a superb backdrop for summer perennials, adding height and vertical structure to summer borders. This RHS AGM maiden grass
Liriodendron tulipifera
If you have the space and want the most beautiful and unusual tree to fill it then try this young ‘tulip tree’, native to North America. It’ll soon be making a wonderful display with its tulip-esque flower buds and apple green to orange blend flowers in mid-summer, and golden autumn foliage. Ultimate height 20m. Supplied
Liquidambar styraciflua
Prized for its glorious foliage, this vibrant deciduous tree will rival any Maple. Liquidambar styraciflua has a broadly conical habit that makes a superb specimen for larger gardens. Although Sweet Gum enjoys an acid or neutral soil, it is particularly useful in tricky chalky areas as it is lime-tolerant, given sufficient depth of soil.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Wim’s Red’
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Wim?s Red’ is a spectacular variety. Its strong, claret red stems carry 30cm (12) long, sweetly scented flowerheads which emerge white in July, colouring to pink in late summer. As autumn approaches the blooms finally mature to an intense wine red that provides a magnificent display. This fully hardy, deciduous shrub makes an
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Lime Rickey’
Hydrangea arborescens ?Lime Rickey? is a rounded, deciduous shrub with broad, dark green leaves. Domed, lime green flower heads, up to 15cm (6) across, make a fine contrast with the foliage and gradually fade to white as the season progresses.
