Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
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
Berberis thunbergii ‘Green Carpet’
Like a lush green firework, Berberis thunbergii ‘Green Carpet’ has distinctive arching branches, each densely covered in small bright green leaves. In spring, small yellow flowers are produced which attract pollinating insects, and are followed by glossy red berries. Come autumn the whole shrub turns orange and crimson for a truly breathtaking display! Forming a
Berberis thunbergii ‘Inspiration’
Berberis thunbergii ‘Inspiration’ produces kaleidoscopic leaves in maroon, pink and white for an eye-catching addition to the garden. This fun little Barberry is a dwarf, slow-growing deciduous shrub which takes on vibrant colour in the autumn. Perfect for small gardens, rockeries, beds, borders and patio containers, Berberis ‘Inspiration’ has a neat rounded habit and makes
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.
Red Hot Poker ‘Lemon Popsicle’
Architectural flower spikes in a clear lemon-yellow arise from elegant grass-like foliage
Red Hot Poker ‘Papaya Popsicle’
Glorious two-tone flower spikes in shades of red and yellow adorn these neat compact evergreen perennials over an incredibly long period – from midsummer through to October! From the Kniphofia ‘Popsicle series’, Red Hot Poker ‘Papaya Popsicle’ produces an abundance of flowers above neat clumps of slender, grass-like leaves which remain neat and attractive throughout
Heucherella Trailing Sweet Tea
The most vividly coloured Heucherella available, ‘Sweet Tea’ boasts a unique and incredibly striking colourway. The maple-like leaves open a rich shade of apricot-orange and darken throughout summer to a delicious warm cinnamon with contrasting burgundy veins.
Heucherella ‘Tapestry’
This RHS award-winning Heucherella is a good selection for both its patterned foliage and colourful flowers.
Heuchera ‘Obsidian’
Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ makes a bold statement, with fine sprays of creamy-white flowers that stand out against glossy, deep maroon-black foliage
Viola sororia ‘Freckles’
Viola sororia ?Freckles? sports unusual violet-purple, speckled blooms during spring and summer. The eye-catching flowers are held above neat clumps of heart shaped, deep-green foliage. This charming violet will abundantly self-seed, its offspring will around the garden to provide welcome reminders of its loveliness the next spring!
Sempervivum ‘Mixed’
These architectural evergreen succulents, also known as houseleeks, form neat rosettes of pointed leaves in a variety of colours. Over time the rosettes multiply to form a dense carpet, and produce tall flower stems in summer, topped with clusters of pink, pale yellow or white star-shaped blooms.
Saponaria ocymoides
Saponaria ocymoides has a loose, spreading habit that looks superb when spilling lazily from wall crevices, or softening the edges of rockeries and hard paving
Penstemon ‘Lady Alice Hindley’
A quintessential cottage garden staple, Penstemon ‘Alice Hindley’ boasts mauve tubular flowers suffused with lilac and pale pink, the throats white inside.
Penstemon barbatus var. praecox
Penstemon barbartus var. praecox is a variable variety producing upright spikes of flowers that range from pink through to purple. The slender stems boast narrow, tubular flowers with a more natural appearance than many of the showier, large flowered varieties.
Lewisia cotyledon ‘Elise Mixed’
An exotic-looking bedding plant, ideal for containers and borders, that is quick to begin flowering and will fill your garden with starry blooms from May to September. As perennials they will grow again each year, in well-drained locations. Suplied as plugtray plants.
