Category Archives: Garden
Jasminum x stephanense ‘Starry Starry Summer Scent’
A treat for the senses – Jasminum x stephanense ‘Starry Starry Summer Scent’ sweetly scented and a vision to behold! The starry pink flowers fade to white at the edge of each petal, giving it a pretty bicolour appearance.
Chionanthus retusus
This rare, slow-growing, Chinese tree is very unusual and always attracts plenty of curiosity.
Fatsia japonica
A firm favourite for adding a tropical note to gardens, Fatsia japonica is a fast-growing, low maintenance shrub. Hardy and evergreen, its architectural value stems from it glossy, palmate leaves, which are 45cm (18?) wide and weatherproof. A robust and long-lasting shrub, Fatsia japonica is perfect for adding instant impact, filling gaps in borders and
Peanut splits
Bird nuts, split up for easier feeding. An oil-rich energy hit loved by birds of many varieties.
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Limelight’
This Shrubby Cinquefoil is a nice plant for cottage or alpine gardens, even small ones. Potentilla fruticosa ‘Limelight’ is a hardy deciduous shrub with pretty white flowers, with yellow centres, and remains in bloom from May, all the way thorough to September. It is easy to grow and is low maintenance, but is best planted
Philadelphus ‘Manteau d’Hermine’
Ideal for woodland gardens Philadelphus ‘Manteau d’Hermine’ or Mock Orange is a wildlife friendly, deciduous shrub, that is popular with bumblebees. In summer it has clusters of fragrant white flowers. It has a compact habit and is very manageable, so it’s a great choice for small gardens, or planted at the front of wide shrub borders
Euonymus japonicus ‘Bravo’
An infinitely adaptable and reliable evergreen shrub that provides bright foliage interest throughout the year.
Escallonia ‘Donard Seedling’
Escallonia ‘Donard Seedling’ is an extremely hardy and easy to grow shrub for any garden. Throughout summer, the glossy dark green leaves provide a backdrop for masses of pale pink, saucer shaped flowers. Escallonia are so versatile they are suitable for hedging and screening as well as part of a shrub border or even as
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
This groundcover perennial is valued for its autumn colour, adding interest to borders just when other plants are beginning to fade.
Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Hint of Gold’
With golden-green foliage bringing a splash of bold colour to the border all summer long, this RHS award-winning beauty adds an extra dimension in late summer when cobalt-blue flowers contrast with this colourful backdrop. Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Hint of Gold’ attracts wildlife to the garden with its nectar-rich blooms. Commonly known as Bluebeard, this is
Buddleja ‘Pink Cascade’
With its arching blooms and weeping branches, Buddleja ‘Pink Cascade’ makes a spectacular specimen shrub. Its unusual habit sets it apart from the commonly seen upright varieties.
