Category Archives: Garden
Forsythia x intermedia ‘Mikador’

Forsythia is one of the true signs of spring, and now you can enjoy it on the patio with ‘Mikador’, the first compact forsythia! Short plants are rounded, branching and covered in golden droplet blooms throughout April. Disease resistant, tough and easy to prune – you can’t go wrong. Height and spread 1m. Supplied in
Escallonia ‘Iveyi’

Large clusters of pure white flowers cover this Escallonia through summer and early autumn. ‘Iveyi’ is a vigorous, evergreen shrub that is covered in rich, dark green leaves in stark contrast to its blooms. A popular shrub in Britain’s gardens due to its hardiness and versatility, this RHS AGM winner can be used as a
Distylium myricoides ‘Blue Cascade’

You may not be familiar with Distylium myricoides ‘Blue Cascade’ as it’s a relatively unknown shrub but why not give it a try? You don’t want to have the same planting as everyone else in your neighbourhood. The features are blue-green evergreen foliage that gives the plant it’s name and during spring you can expect
Cytisus x praecox
Cytisus x praecox ‘Allgold’
Cytisus ‘Boskoop Ruby’
Cornus alba ‘Kesselringii’ (Hedging)

Predominantly grown for its striking red stems that darken to a plummy-black colour in winter. This tough and reliable dogwood has plenty to offer throughout the rest of the year, with creamy-white flowers in spring and fabulous autumn foliage. Cornus alba ‘Kesselringii’ makes a dramatic addition to winter gardens. For the best effect, grow it