The Best Shrub Flowers and Gardens From Crocus

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• 35 Metre Flexi-Tie - Soft and strechy and KIND to your plants ! Material expands as the plant or tree growsThe soft material will not cut into the stem or trunk It is strong, frost-proof and re-usableIt holds a knot, is easy to tie and untie and does not slipThe brown colour blends into the garden It is strong, frost-proof and re-usableIt is ideal for tying climbers onto trellises, etc.It is excellent for shrubs and all herbaceous plantsIt is very useful for veg. and fruit - beans, raspberries etc.The wide size is good for tying young trees up to a stake'No tangle' Flexi-Tie pulls up from the centre of a net bagFlexi-Tie is useful for tying labels onto plantsFlexi-Tie is very versatile and has many other uses
• Abelia - Fabulously fragrant, funnel-shaped, pale pink-tinged white flowers on arching branches from June to October and glossy, dark green leaves. This vigorous, long-flowering, semi-evergreen shrub makes a perfect focal-point plant for a sunny, well-drained, border. Since it's not reliably hardy in cold areas its best grown against a warm, sunny wall, protected by other shrubs.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June to OctoberFlower colour: pink-tinged whiteOther features: glossy, dark green leavesHardiness: borderline hardinessGarden care: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. In autumn after flowering lightly trim back the flowered shoots to retain a neat and tidy shape. Remove any dead or damaged wood in April
• Alpine Clematis (Group 1) - Semi-double, pale pink early spring flowers with deep pink veins and creamy centres and mid-green leaves. This lovely clematis is perfect for a north- or east-facing site, grown on its own or allowed to scramble through a strong shrub or tree. The delicate flowers are followed by highly decorative, fluffy seedheads.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: pinkOther features: fluffy seed-headsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
• Alpine Clematis - Small, bell-shaped, mid-blue spring flowers with creamy-white centres, followed by fluffy seed-heads, and mid-green leaves. This early spring flowering clematis is ideal for a north- or east-facing site. Given suitable support it may be grown on its own or allowed to scramble through a strong shrub or tree.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: blueOther features: fluffy seed-headsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
• Alpine Clematis - Small, delicate, bell-shaped flowers that are pale pink darkening to towards the base, with deeper pink undersides and cream anthers. This is early-flowering clematis with flowers appearing from April to May followed by fluffy seed-heads. A great clematis for a north- or east-facing wall or trellis. Given suitable support it may be grown on its own or allowed to scramble through a strong shrub or tree.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: pale pinkOther features: fluffy seed-headsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'January Sale Was £7.95Now £5.95
• Artists' Rose - Rose Edgar Degas &#174; delstrisangA hybridised shrub rose that has been bred as a homage to the great painter, Degas. Semi-double, red striped with golden yellow and white flowers. This is a vigorous rose with beautiful foliage that is strong growing and disease resistant. The scent of the flowers is predominately hyacinth with undertones of blackcurrant and strawberry - delicious!Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: red striped with golden yellow and whiteHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Artists' Rose - Rose Grimaldi &#174; delstrorA hybridised shrub rose that pays homage to the painter, Grimaldi. Open cup, pinky white striped flowers that are grouped in clusters. A gorgeous rose that is perfect as a cut flower and smells sweetly of roses and lemons.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: pinky white stripedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Artists' Rose - Rose Henri Matisse &#174; deltisseA hybridised shrub rose that pays homage to the Impressionist, Henri Matisse. Semi-double, white striped, red-rose coloured petals. The large flowers are extremely fragrant and floriforus. A classic fragrance, the blooms have a heady scent of roses and raspberries.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: white striped, red-rose flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Bachelors Buttons - Masses of large, double, golden yellow early spring flowers and sharply toothed, bright green leaves. This upright shrub with arching shoots is ideal for a sunny shrub border or woodland edge. A useful plant since it tolerates poor soils, but avoid planting close to a lawn since suckers may cause problems.Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: vigorous Flowering period: March to April Flower colour: golden yellow Other features: n/aHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Prune in late-spring after flowering removing one in three stems to ground level. Cut back the remaining flowered stems to different levels to encourage flowering shoots at different heights. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant.Goes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Galanthus nivalis, Polygonatum odoratum, Geranium sanguineum, Smyrnium perfoliatum, Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum'.
• Barberry - A wonderful compact variety of berberis with bright, golden-yellow spring foliage, turning pretty shades of orange-red in autumn. This deciduous shrub is excellent for illuminating dull spots. It's a great specimen plant for a well-drained border in partial shade, since the delicate foliage can scorch in the midday sun.Position: partial shadeSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: slow to averageFlowering period: April and MayFlower colour: pale yellowOther features: glossy, red autumn fruitHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Where some pruning is required, cut back in autumn or winter, after the appearance of the autumn fruitsGoes well with: Stachys byzantina, Artemisia 'Powis Castle', Magnolia stellata, Sisyrinchium striatum, Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion'
• Barberry - Clusters of striking, dark orange flowers in mid- and late spring, followed by bluish-purple autumn berries, and spiny, dark green, holly-like leaves. This upright, evergreen shrub is ideal for growing in a shrub border or as an informal, flowering hedge. Vigorous and easy-to-grow, it often produces a second flush of flowers in autumn.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: April and MayFlower colour: dark orangeOther features: spherical, bluish-purple autumn fruitHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Where some pruning is required, cut back in autumn or winter, after the appearance of the autumn fruitsGoes well with: Artemisia 'Powis Castle', Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', Magnolia stellata, Sisyrinchium striatum, Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion'. Choisya ternata, Myrtus communis
• Barberry - Pink and white-marbled, reddish-purple leaves and small, red-tinted, pale yellow flowers in April and May. This attractively variegated deciduous shrub makes a great specimen plant for a well-drained sunny border. Dense and compact in habit, the variegation is superior where the plant is pruned annually in autumn or winter.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: slow to average Flowering period: April and May Flower colour: yellowOther features: glossy, red autumn fruit; attractive autumn foliageHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Where pruning is required, cut back in autumn or winter, after the appearance of the autumn fruitsGoes well with: Buddleja 'Lochinch', Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple', Magnolia stellata, Sambucus racemosa 'Plumosa Aurea', Sisyrinchium striatum, Choisya ternata
• Bishop's Hat - Tiny, crimson and pale yellow flowers suspended on wiry stems in mid to late spring above young bronze-red leaves. The heart-shaped leaves of this elegant groundcover plant turn a beautiful shade of reddish-brown in autumn. Slow-to-spread it copes well in the dry shade underneath tree and shrubs.Position: partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: crimson and pale yellowOther features: the leaves are valuable for winter flower displaysHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring remove dead and damaged leaves before the flowers appear and apply a thick mulch of compost or well-rotted compost around the crown of the plant. Lift and divide large clumps in autumn
• Bluebeard - A gorgeous, golden-leaved, aromatic shrub producing contrasting clusters of lavender-blue flowers in late summer. This golden-leaved form of 'bluebeard' is guaranteed to create a striking impact at the front of a sunny, well-drained border. Highly attractive to butterflies and bees, in cold areas it's best grown against a warm, south or west-facing wall.Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, light, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: August and September Flower colour: lavender-blueOther features: highly attractive to butterflies and bees; slightly toothed, aromatic, warm yellow leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In March prune all of the flowered stems back hard to the permanent framework. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plantJanuary Sale Was £5.95 Now £4.95
• Bluebeard - Clusters of piercing dark blue flowers in August and September and slightly toothed, aromatic, grey-green leaves. This splendid, dark blue form of 'bluebeard' is perfect for the front of a sunny shrub or mixed border. Strongly upright in habit, where temperatures fall below -15&#176;C it's best grown against a warm, south or west-facing wall.Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, light, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: August and September Flower colour: dark blueOther features: highly attractive to butterflies and beesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In March prune all of the flowered stems back hard to the permanent framework. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant
• Blueberry - An early fruiting variety which produces a heavy crop of light blue berries that are full of flavour. It is a vigorous shrub with an upright habit and has good drought resistance. Like all blueberries, it must have moist, acidic soil to flourish. Even without the added bonus of delicious berries, it does make an attractive deciduous shrub with white flowers in spring and striking autumn colours.Position: full sunSoil: moist, well-drained acidic soilRate of growth: fast-growingOther features: light blue berries (July)Hardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Prepare the ground well before planting. Blueberries can also be grown in large pots and containers if ericaceous compost is used. Prune in winter, cutting out dead or damaged branches. In spring, feed with sulphate of ammonia, sulphate of potash and bonemeal and top-dress with ericaceous compost
• Bosch AXT 180 Rapid Garden Shredder - This new Bosch garden shredder, which features the Bosch Powerdrive motor, has great cutting power. With combination of its extremely powerful electric motor and additional gear system, this machine is capable of shredding much better than other conventional impact shredders.Gardeners' World Magazine voted the Bosch AXT 180 Shredder as the Best Buy in their October 2004 issueCrocus ExclusiveGet a free Bosch AHS 18 Accu Shrub Shears, worth £54.95, with every AXT 180 Shredder. Click here to find out more about the Bosch AHS 18 Accu Shrub Shears.2 year manufacturer's warrantyWeight 11.5kgShreds branches up to 3.3cm in diameterPractical plunger for problem-free feedingLarge switch with child-proof featureHigh-speed Bosch Powerdrive motor with 1800 WattsHigh torque cutting power (up to 12 Nm)Patented hopper design for easier feeding of shredding materialCutting blade made of extra hardened steelReversible double blade, usable on both sidesEasily removed funnelCollection bag hooksRobust stand (with wheels) for greater stabilityOverload cut-out protects motor and gearsAnti-start up protection provides extra safety in power failuresMaterial throughput rate: approx. 80 kg/h7 position, single lever adjustable heights from 13 - 65mm.LWA noise emission level: 103 dB(A)/106 dB(A)Here are a few pointers regarding the machinery part of your order.Delivery will normally be within 2-3 working daysMachinery cannot be left without a signature, so you will need to sign for delivery. We do not offer our gift wrapping or gift message service with machineryIf you can't be there, talk nicely to your neighbour and then when you place your order remember to say 'please leave with neighbour if not in', so we know what to doMachinery will be easy to assemble (if not already assembled) and will come with an owner's manual or instruction booklet
• Bottlebrush - Splendid crimson-red, brush-like flowerspikes borne on in June and July. This crimson bottlebrush plant makes an eye-catching specimen for a sunny shrub border with is silky, pinkish-red young shoots which turn dark green with age. In frost prone areas it's best grown in a container in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. The leaves release a delicious lemon scent when crushed.Position: full sunSoil: moist, well-drained, neutral to acid soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June and JulyFlowers: scarlet redHardiness: half hardyGarden care: Tip prune young plants to maximise bushy growth. Established plants should be pruned in stages over two or three summers, cutting back older wood to younger, outward-facing shoots immediately after floweringGoes well with: Melianthus major, Canna indica, Trachycarpus fortunei, Trachelospermum jasminoides, Musa bajoo, Aloysia triphylla
• Bridal Wreath - Gorgeous arching sprays of white flowers in mid and late spring and toothed, bright green leaves. This popular, deciduous shrub is ideal for a sunny, well-drained shrub or mixed border. Relatively vigorous and easy to grow, to guarantee an abundant, foam-like display it must be pruned annually immediately after flowering.Position: full sun Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of Growth: average to fastFlowering period: April and MayFlowers: white Other features: toothed, bright-green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Immediately after flowering prune flowered shoots to strong buds. On mature specimens cut back between a quarter to a fifth of the old shoots to the base. Goes well with: Kerria japonica, Choisya ternata, Hebe 'Mrs Winder', Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans', Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', Galanthus nivalis.
• Bull Bay - An impressive, evergreen tree with leathery, dark green, glossy leaves with rust-coloured hairs underneath. In late summer and early autumn, large, fragrant, creamy white blooms are produced at the end of the shoots. It is best grown as a wall shrub in Britain, where its brittle branches need protection from the wind.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: August to SeptemberFlower colour: fragrant, creamy whiteOther features: tolerant of chalky soilsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soilsGoes well with: Cornus alba 'Siberica', Corylus avellana 'Contorta', Rubus thibetanus, Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna, Galanthus elwesii, Muscari aucheri
• Butterfly Bush - This fabulous summer-flowering shrub is guaranteed to create an impact in a sunny border. Pruned hard in early spring it produces dense spikes of fragrant, dark purple flowers, which attract butterflies and other beneficial insects into the garden. In autumn the pointed grey-green leaves turn butter-yellow.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: dark purpleOther features: autumn colour, flowers attractive to butterfliesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year's growth to three or four budsGoes well with:Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans', Euphorbia myrsinites, Nepeta x faasenii, Pennisetum orientale, Lavandula augustifolia 'Munstead', Stachys byzantina
• Californian Lilac - Fluffy clusters of bright blue flowers in August and September and glossy, bright green leaves retained throughout the year. This bushy, evergreen shrub is ideal for a south or west-facing border, protected from cold winds. Its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for a small, sunny garden with neutral to acid soil.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: August and SeptemberFlower colour: bright blueOther features: evergreenHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: In spring remove any dead or damaged stems, cut back some of the main stems to the base and reduce the stems on the previous year's growth to within 2-4 buds of the older woodGoes well with: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Itea ilicifolia, Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', Eryngium variefolium, Nigella damascena 'Miss Jeykll'
• Californian Lilac - Fluffy clusters of rich sky-blue flowers from August to October and glossy, bright green leaves retained throughout the year. This upright, evergreen shrub is ideal for a south or west-facing shrub border or sunny wall. Although one of the hardier varieties of Californian lilac it does needs protection from strong winds.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: August to OctoberFlower colour: sky-blueOther features: evergreenHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: In spring remove any dead or damaged stems, cut back some of the main stems to the base and reduce the stems on the previous year's growth to within 2-4 buds of the older woodGoes well with: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Itea ilicifolia, Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', Eryngium variefolium, Nigella damascena 'Miss Jeykll'
• Californian Lilac - Open clusters of dark blue flowers in late spring and early summer and glossy, mid-green leaves. This bushy, evergreen shrub is ideal for a south or west-facing mixed border. It requires protection from cold, drying winds and a neutral to acid soil.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to JuneFlower colour: dark blueOther features: evergreenHardiness: frost hardy Garden care: Each year after the plant has flowered reduce the shoots by one third and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plantGoes well with: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Itea ilicifolia, Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', Eryngium variefolium, Nigella damascena 'Miss Jeykll'
• Californian Lilac - This spreading, evergreen shrub is covered in dense clusters of dark blue flowers in mid- and late spring. An excellent specimen plant for a south or west-facing border on neutral to acid soil, it requires a protected site since the deeply veined, dark green leaves are easily scorched by cold, drying winds.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soilRate of growth: vigorousFlowering period: April to JuneFlower colour: dark blueOther features: evergreenHardiness: frost hardy Garden care: Each year after the plant has flowered reduce the shoots by one third and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plantGoes well with: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Itea ilicifolia, Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', Eryngium variefolium, Nigella damascena 'Miss Jeykll'
• Camellia - An extremely hardy camellia producing large, peony-form, crimson blooms in February and March. This handsome, evergreen shrub is one of the most popular and easy-to-grow forms of camellia. Narrowly upright in habit, it's ideal for use in a large patio container or for creating an informal, flowering screen.Position: partial shade (but not east-facing)Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens)Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: February and March Flower colour: crimsonOther features: glossy, bright green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant. Protect container-grown specimens in winter by wrapping with bubble wrap or hessianGoes well with: Pieris japonica 'Taiwanensis Group', Kalmia angustifolia 'Rubra', Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo', Rhododendron 'Snow Lady', Liriope muscari
• Carpenteria - Fabulously fragrant, cup-shaped, pure white, anemone-like flowers in June and July and lustrous, dark green leaves. This summer-flowering, evergreen shrub looks marvellous grown against a sheltered, south or west-facing wall, protected from cold, drying winds. It's upright then slightly spreading form is perfect for training into a fan-shape.Position: full sunSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: pure whiteOther features: peeling, pale brown barkHardiness: frost hardyGarden care: After pruning lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plantGoes well with: Fremontodendron californicum, Choisya ternata, Ceanothus 'Autumnal Blue', Itea ilicifolia, Ceratostigma willmottianum, Hemerocallis 'Cartwheels'
• Centifolia Hybrid Rose - Delicately scented, fully double, light pink flowers with slightly reflexed petals in June and July and glossy, dark green leaves. This award-winning, old-style shrub rose makes an excellent specimen plant for a mixed or shrub border. Upright and open in habit, it's best grown on a support in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June and JulyFlower colour: light pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hesperis matronalis, Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Allium sphaerocephalon, Clematis 'Etoile Violette'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Clematis (Group 2) - Exquisite, pale lavender-blue flowers with delicate mauve veins and light-chocolate centres from May to September. This vigorous, large-flowered clematis looks lovely growing on its own or scrambling through a strong shrub or tree. A long-flowering variety, producing flowers up to 20cm (8in) across, it thrives in full sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: vigorousFlowering period: May to SeptemberFlower colour: lavender-blueOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Laurus nobilis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 2) - Gorgeous single white flowers which are offset by large, domed bosses of deep purple stamens. The flowers appear in late spring or summer amongst the mid-green, semi-evergreen foliage. An excellent climber for a container or to weave up and through a wall shrub.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to AugustFlower colour: whiteOther features: attractive dark purple stamensHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Little pruning is required. However large plants can be cut back hard in early spring to reduce their size. Mulch in late winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crown
• Clematis (Group 2) - Large, bluish-white, double, early summer flowers with creamy-white centres and mid-green leaves. This stunning large-flowered clematis is best grown through a strong tree or shrub that will provide adequate support for the luxurious flowers. Prefers full sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: bluish-white flowersOther features: suitable as a cut flower and container plantHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 2) - Large, mauve-blue, early summer flowers with a distinctive carmine stripe and mid-green leaves. This vigorous large-flowering clematis is best in a north- or north-west facing site, since the fabulous blooms fade in strong sunlight. An ideal partner for a climbing rose or for growing through a strong shrub or tree.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: blueOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 2) - Large, rose-pink, early summer flowers with deep reddish-pink stripes and mid-green leaves. This clematis is perfect for a sunny site, since the colour holds up better to the bleaching effects of the sun than other large-flowered varieties. Ideal for growing through a climbing rose, strong shrub or tree.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: pinkOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 2) - Satiny, pure-white flowers with overlapping petals and golden-yellow centres from June to September. A reliable variety raised in the late nineteenth-century, this is probably the most widely grown white-flowered clematis. To appreciate the beautiful, white flowers close-up, it is best trained horizontally through a low-growing shrub in full sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June to SeptemberFlower colour: whiteOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Laurus nobilis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis (Group 3) - Large rich dark purple flowers clothe this popular and reliable late-flowering clematis. The abundant blooms appear from mid- to late summer and look fantastic when grown up a trellis or wall. It is also a good clematis to grow through shrubs or trees as it is pruned right back and so never becomes too much of a burden on the supporting plant.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to AugustFlower colour: large, open dark purple bloomsOther features: plenty of velvety flowers cover the climberHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring. Mulch in late winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crownGoes well with: Sorbus 'Jospeh Rock', Humulus lupulus 'Aureus', Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin', Rosa 'New Dawn', Viburnum plicatum 'Pink Beauty', Philadelphus 'Virginal'
• Clematis (Group 3) - Masses of sweetly scented, pure white, star-shaped flowers from July to October, followed by silky-grey seedheads. The common name for this semi-evergreen or deciduous clematis - the fragrant virgin's bower - refers to the fantastic hawthorn-vanilla perfume that fills the air after rain. Perfect for growing through a tree or shrub in a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to OctoberFlower colour: pure whiteOther features: silky-grey seedheadsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crownGoes well with:Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
• Clematis (Group 3) - Nodding pale lilac, slightly fragrant bells appear from mid-summer to mid-autumn on this viticella clematis. It is perfect for growing through shrubs and trees as each spring the plant is pruned right back and so never becomes too much of a burden on the supporting plant. Plant in full sun with its roots inthe shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to OctoberFlower colour: pale lilac bell-shaped flowersOther features: long flowering period from mid-summer through to autumnHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring. Mulch in late winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crownGoes well with: Sorbus 'Jospeh Rock', Humulus lupulus 'Aureus', Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin', Rosa 'New Dawn', Viburnum plicatum 'Pink Beauty', Philadelphus 'Virginal'
• Clematis (Group 3) - This vigorous, late-summer flowering clematis produces a profusion of crimson-red flowers from July to September. Named after the kermis insect from which the red dye cochineal is obtained, the scarlet flowers look magnificent scrambling through trees, shrubs and climbing roses. Resistant to clematis-wilt it copes well in moderate wind.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: redOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.Goes well with: Laurus nobilis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis - Beautiful, double, white, early-spring flowers with contrasting yellow centres. This early spring flowering clematis occasionally produces a second flush of semi-double flowers in autumn. It makes an elegant companion for a climbing rose or a strong shrub or tree, in full sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and occasionally SeptemberFlower colour: whiteOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis - Elegant, double, white, spring flowers with creamy centres. This compact, spring-flowering clematis produces a second flush of semi-double flowers, up to 18cm (7in) across, in August and September. A prolific flowerer, it looks lovely scrambling through a strong shrub or tree, in full sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and August to SeptemberFlower colour: whiteOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Laurus nobilis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Clematis - Masses of small, deep mauve-blue flowers that fade to light blue are produced from July to September. This semi-herbaceous clematis is a non-clinging variety so is perfect for scrambling through shrubs in the border. It's a small clematis and is ideal for growing in pots on the patio where it can grow up small supports, such as an obelisk.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: deep mauve-blueHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Cut back stems to a pair of strong buds 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring. Mulch in late winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure but avoid the immediate crownGoes well with: Sorbus 'Jospeh Rock', Humulus lupulus 'Aureus', Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin', Rosa 'New Dawn', Viburnum plicatum 'Pink Beauty', Philadelphus 'Virginal'
• Clematis - Saucer-shaped, rich purple flowers with deep red centres from July to September and dark green leaves. This late-flowering clematis is perfect for growing over a pergola or through a shrub, tree or climbing rose in full sun or partial shade. An easy-to-grow variety, it is resistant to clematis-wilt and damage from moderate winds.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: purpleOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.Goes well with: Laurus nobilis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.
• Coir Nesting Pouch - Encourage some of our most timid native birds to set up home in your garden with this nesting pouch. Make from natural woven coir the 15x10cm pouch is mounted on a 26x13cm wooden bracket with pitched roof. Ideal for wrens and other small birds, it can be hung on a fence at the back of a shrubbery or attached to a tree.
• Common Lilac - Dense clusters of fragrant, double, dark purple red flowers in May and June and heart shaped, dark green leaves. This dramatic, dark purple lilac makes an excellent backdrop for a sunny mixed or shrub border. The plant copes well with alkaline soils, an important factor when planting ground recently cleared of builders' rubble.Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of Growth: averageFlowering period: May and JuneFlowers: dark purple Other features: heart shaped, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: In mid summer remove the faded flower heads carefully using secateurs to avoid damaging the young shoots Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring
• Common Lilac - Dense panicles of marvellously fragrant, double white flowers in May and June and heart-shaped, fresh-green leaves. This elegant white lilac is perfect for a sunny mixed or shrub border. Growing a late-summer flowering clematis through the branches is a good way of enhancing the shrub after it has floweredPosition: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soilRate of Growth: averageFlowering period: May and JuneFlowers: white Other features: heart shaped, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: In mid summer remove the faded flower heads carefully using secateurs to avoid damaging the young shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring
• Common Myrtle - From mid- to late summer the branches of this upright, bushy, evergreen shrub are festooned with fragrant, white flowers, followed by purple-black berries. An excellent plant for a mixed or shrub border or for growing against a warm, sunny wall, both its glossy, dark-green leaves and flowers give off a fragrant aroma when crushed.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July to August Flower colour: whiteHardiness: frost hardy Garden care : Protect from cold, drying winds. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove any unwanted growth in late spring Goes well with: Sarcococca confusa, Lavandula x intermedia 'Dutch Group', Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessop's Upright', Petrovskia atriplicifolia, Iris reticulata, Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans'
• Cotoneaster - Clusters of white flowers in June, followed by masses of almost spherical bright red berries, and dark green leaves, often bronze-tinted in winter. This vigorous, semi-evergreen shrub or tree is an excellent specimen plant for a sunny spot. For maximum success chose a site with moderately fertile, well-drained soil and plenty of space.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: JuneFlower colour: whiteOther features: the seeds of the fruit may cause mild stomach upset if ingested; the bright-red berries are highly attractive to birdsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In late spring or early summer after flowering lightly cut back any branches that spoil the symmetry of the plant and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. In autumn trim back lightly any branches that obscure the display of fruitGoes well with: Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana', Myrtus communis, Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion', Lonicera x purpusii, Saxifraga x urbium, Crocus chryanthus 'Herald'
• Daphne Lilac - Wonderfully fragrant clusters of rose pink flowers borne at the end of slender branches from mid to late spring and intermittently until autumn and oval, mid green leaves. This pretty, deciduous shrub is perfect for a sunny border. It makes a great, informal, flowering hedge and, where space is limited, may be trained as a wall shrub.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soilRate of Growth: averageFlowering period: April and May, then intermittently until OctoberFlowers: rose pinkOther features: oval, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: In mid summer remove the faded flower heads carefully using secateurs to avoid damaging the young shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early springGoes well with: Myrtus communis, Lavandula x intermedia 'Dutch Group', Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessop's Upright', Petrovskia atriplicifolia, Iris reticulata, Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans'
• Deciduous Azalea - Bright flame-red, funnel-shaped flowers in May and mid-green leaves, turning beautiful bonfire shades in autumn. This deciduous azalea is perfect for a shrub border with humus-rich, acid soil. For maximum success plant it in a partly shady spot, incorporating lots of leaf mould into the planting hole.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compostRate of growth: averageFlowering period: MayFlower colour: redOther features: autumn huesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each springGoes well with: Amelanchier lamarckii, Pieris japonica 'Prelude', Enkianthus campanulatus, Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora, Hamamelis mollis, Galanthus nivalis
• Deciduous Azalea - Compact, rounded trusses of bright pink, semi double, funnel shaped flowers in late spring and medium sized, mid-green leaves. This bushy, deciduous azalea is one of the most popular pink flowering varieties. Ideal for a well-drained, shrub border with humus-rich acid soil, a mass planting is guaranteed to create an eye-catching display.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compostRate of growth: averageFlowering period: MayFlower colour: bright pinkOther features: one of the most popular pink flowering varietiesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each springGoes well with: Amelanchier lamarckii, Pieris japonica 'Prelude', Enkianthus campanulatus, Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora, Hamamelis mollis, Galanthus nivalis
• Deciduous Azalea - Sweetly scented, yellow, funnel shaped blooms in May and June and mid green leaves, which take on vivid bonfire shades in autumn. This vigorous, deciduous azalea looks great planted in a mixed border with other evergreen trees or shrubs. As long as it's given moist, well-drained acid soil it will tolerate full sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compostRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May and JuneFlower colour: yellowOther features: vivid bonfire shades in autumnHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each springGoes well with: Amelanchier lamarckii, Pieris japonica 'Prelude', Enkianthus campanulatus, Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora, Hamamelis mollis, Galanthus nivalis
• English Rose - Attractive, bright crimson, deeply cupped blooms when newly opened which become less formal as the petals turn back with age. A robust, bushy shrub that has large dark green leaves and fragrant flowers. It looks great planted in the middle or towards the back of a sunny border.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June and SeptemberFlower colour: bright crimsonOther features: excellent cut flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hesperis matronalis, Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Allium sphaerocephalon, Clematis 'Etoile Violette'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• English Rose - Beautiful, light pink blooms which are large and exquisitely formed - the petals turn up at the edges to form a shallow saucer filled with smaller petals. One of the most beautiful, repeating flowering English roses available with a strong, old rose fragrance. An excellent garden shrub that is medium in height and bushiness with attractive foliage and suffers very little from diseases.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June and SeptemberFlower colour: light pinkOther features: excellent cut flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hesperis matronalis, Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Allium sphaerocephalon, Clematis 'Etoile Violette'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• English Rose - Lovely blush pink buds open to rosette shaped blooms of pink touched with apricot. A particularly robust and healthy shrub that is covered in a mass of flowers during summer. It can be grown as a ground cover rose or a smaller shrub rose and is ideal for a less than perfect position in the garden.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June and SeptemberFlower colour: pinkOther features: excellent cut flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hesperis matronalis, Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Allium sphaerocephalon, Clematis 'Etoile Violette'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.Click here to see the 23 other David Austin roses
• English Rose - Pretty, soft yellow blooms which are the shape of small cups and cover the shrub throughout the season. This excellent garden rose has flowers that are beautifully scented with a light musk rose perfume with a hint of myrrh. A completely disease resistant shrub that is perfect for the middle of a sunny border.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June and SeptemberFlower colour: soft yellowOther features: excellent cut flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hesperis matronalis, Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Allium sphaerocephalon, Clematis 'Etoile Violette'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.Click here to see the 23 other David Austin roses
• English Yew - Needle-like, dark green leaves on horizontal branches and fleshy, cup-shaped, bright-red autumn fruits on female plants. The dark green foliage of this slow-growing, evergreen conifer provides an excellent background for shrub and herbaceous borders. Broadly conical in shape, it's tolerant to dry shade, chalky and acid soils and urban pollution.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growingOther features: yellow, male cones in spring; female plants produce fleshy, cup-shaped, bright red autumn fruits; all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyTo find out more about how to plant a hedge, click hereGarden care: Trim or renovate in summer or early autumnGoes well with: Phlox divaricata 'White Perfume', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Polemonium caeruleum 'Brise d'Anjou', Sisyrinchium striatum, Hemerocallis 'Cartwheels', Tropaeolum majus 'Climbing Mixed'
• Enkianthus - Clusters of delicate, bell-shaped, creamy-yellow flowers with pinkish-red margins and toothed matt-green leaves, which turn vivid shades of orange and red in autumn. This attractive, spreading shrub is renowned for its outstanding autumn colour. Perfect for a shady, woodland edge it performs best on a moist, well-drained acid soil.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained acid to neutral soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: creamy-yellowOther features: autumn colourHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Apply a thick 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of peat or well-rotted leafmould around the base of the plant in spring. Requires little routine pruning - remove dead and diseased wood and branches that are crossing after the plant has flowered Goes well with: Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki', Acer palmatum 'Garnet', Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum, Polygonatum odoratum, Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum', Dryopteris filix-mas
• Evergreen Azalea - Masses of small, funnel shaped, semi-double, bright red flowers in late spring and early summer, and small, dark green leaves. This compact, evergreen azalea is perfect for a shrub border with humus-rich, acid soil. A mass planting provides a fiery and colourful display, unrivalled by any other spring-flowering shrub.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compostRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May and JuneFlower colour: redOther features: looks fabulous planted 'en masse'Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each springGoes well with: Amelanchier lamarckii, Pieris japonica 'Prelude', Enkianthus campanulatus, Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora, Hamamelis mollis, Galanthus nivalis
• Evergreen Bittersweet - Clusters of tiny, green flowers in May and June and glossy, bright green leaves with white margins, pink-tinged in winter. This variegated foliage of this compact, bushy, evergreen shrub looks particularly attractive in the winter garden. It's ideal for a well-drained border sheltered from cold, drying winds, in sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May and JuneFlower colour: greenOther features: the flowers are followed by spherical, white fruit; all parts of the plant may cause a mild stomach upset if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Tip prune young plants in mid to late spring to encourage bushy growth and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. Remove any plain green-leaved shoots as soon as they appear, cutting them back to the originGoes well with: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Ceratostigma willmottianum, Garrya elliptica 'James Roof', Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Geranium macrorrhizum 'Album'
• Evergreen Bittersweet - Clusters of tiny, green flowers in May and June and lustrous, yellow-edged, bright-green leaves, pink-tinged in winter. This popular, bushy, variegated, evergreen shrub is ideal for a well-drained border in sun or partial shade. To prevent it from 'reverting' remove any plain green-leaved shoots as soon as they appear.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May and JuneFlower colour: greenOther features: the flowers are followed by spherical, white fruit; all parts of the plant may cause a mild stomach upset if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Tip prune young plants in mid to late spring to encourage bushy growth and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. Remove any plain green-leaved shoots as soon as they appear, cutting them back to the originGoes well with: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Ceratostigma willmottianum, Garrya elliptica 'James Roof', Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Geranium macrorrhizum 'Album'
• Fig - This deciduous, spreading shrub with decorative, 3- or 5-lobed, mid-green leaves is best grown as against a south or south-west facing wall. In long, hot summers it will produce an abundant crop of brown, pear-shaped fruit with red flesh. These are rich and sweet and available for picking from August to September. An interesting and easy plant to grow.Position: full sunSoil: will tolerate most soils, except very badly drainedRate of growth: averageOther features: medium-large, brown fruit (August to September)Hardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Plant in a 40cm (15in) pot in the ground or in lined pit to restrict root growth - unrestricted root growth leads to poor fruiting. Prune in spring when all chance of frost has past. Remove any frost damaged or weak branches, and thin out shoots to let light in. Some pruning may be required in summer - pinch all new shoots back to five or six leavesGoes well with: Malus domestica 'Discovery', Ribes nigrum 'Ben Lomond', Ribes uva-crispa var. reclinatum 'Invicta', Ribes rubrum 'Laxton's Number one', Rubus idaeus 'Autumn Bliss' , Rubus fruticosus 'Oregon Thornless'
• Firethorn (syn. Pyracantha Saphyr Yellow) - Upright, later spreading, evergreen shrub with dark green leaves, spiny branches and bunches of small white flowers in late spring. These are followed by a profusion of bright yellow berries in autumn. It is for these showy berries that it is grown, providing colour in the garden when there is little else. It can be grown as a free-standing shrub, against a wall or as a hedge.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: MayFlower colour: pure whiteOther features: bright Yellow berriesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: When planting incorporate plenty of well-rotted organic matter in to the planting hole. Prune hedges in early to mid-summer. In early spring, trim out misplaced or crossing branches on free-standing shrubs. Tie in any shoots to extend the framework of wall shrubs, and shorten branches to about 2 or 3 leaves from the base after flowering to expose the berriesGoes well with: Corylus avellana 'Contorta', Euonymus alatus 'Compactus', Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire', Helleborus niger 'Potter's Wheel', Anemone x hybrida 'Luise Uhink'
• Firethorn - Sprays of creamy-white flowers in June followed by showy scarlet berries and lustrous, light-green leaves, maturing to grey-green. This particular variety of firethorn makes an excellent, low-growing, informal, flowering hedge. Best planted in fertile, well-drained soil, the spiny stems are a useful deterrent against unwanted intruders.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June Flower colour: creamy-whiteOther features: the seeds of the fruit may cause a mild stomach upset if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: When planting incorporate plenty of well-rotted organic matter in the planting hole. Wearing stout gardening gloves and protective goggles prune hedges in early to mid-summer. In early spring, trim out misplaced or crossing branches on free-standing shrubs. Tie in any shoots to extend the framework of wall shrubs, and shorten branches to about 2 or 3 leaves from the base after flowering to expose the berriesGoes well with: Sarcococca confusa, Euonymus alatus 'Compactus', Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire', Helleborus niger 'Potter's Wheel', Anemone x hybrida 'Luise Uhink', Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten'
• Flannel Bush - Showy, saucer-shaped, deep yellow flowers from May to October and lobed, dark green leaves. This long flowering, evergreen shrub provides a great backdrop for a shrub or mixed border with well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. A particularly vigorous variety, it's best grown against a warm sunny wall, sheltered from cold, drying winds.Position: full sunSoil: poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: May to October Flower colour: deep yellowOther features: contact with the foliage and shoots may cause skin and eye irritationHardiness: frost hardyGarden care: In late winter or early spring wearing stout gardening gloves and protective goggles remove any misplaced, diseased or crossing branches. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant after pruningGoes well with: Choisya ternata, Ceanothus 'Autumnal Blue', Itea ilicifolia, Ceratostigma willmottianum, Geum 'Lady Stratheden', Hemerocallis 'Cartwheels'
• Flowering Quince - Double, deep apricot-pink flowers from March to May, followed by aromatic, greenish-yellow fruit, and glossy, oval, dark green leaves. This delightful, spring flowering, deciduous shrub looks lovely at the front of a shrub or mixed border. More compact and later flowering than other varieties, it performs best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: March to MayFlower colour: deep apricot-pinkOther features: aromatic, greenish-yellow fruit (palatable when cooked and often used in preserves and jellies); the flowering stems are useful in indoor flower arrangementsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: After flowering prune side-shoots to five or six leaves and remove crossing or ill-placed stems. Once established remove excess growth in late spring or summer and cut back all side-shoots to two or three leavesGoes well with: Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud', Buddleja davidii 'Peace', Choisya ternata, Myrtus communis, Saxifraga x urbium, Muscari armenicum
• Foam Flower - Small, upright spikes of creamy-white, star-shaped flowers above a dense carpet of hairy, lobed, light green leaves, bronze-tinted in autumn. This vigorous, evergreen perennial is great groundcover for moist, shady areas in between deciduous shrubs or trees. Flourishing in a wide range of soil conditions, it's an excellent companion for other shade-loving woodland plants.Position: partial or deep shadeSoil: cool, moist, humus-rich soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: May to July Flower colour: creamy-whiteOther features: potentially invasiveHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add plenty of well-rotted leaf mould when planting. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring and apply a generous mulch of well-rotted garden compost or compost leaf mould around the base of the plant
• Forsythia - A spectacular shrub which produces masses of large, rich yellow flowers in early to mid-spring. The blooms appear before the leaves, covering the plant in a golden haze. Perfect for the garden border, as a specimen shrub or even as informal hedging.Position: full sun or light shadeSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: rich yellowHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: After flowering has finished, prune out one or two old main stems at the base. Thin out crowded shoots from the centre and cut back flowered shoots to a strong budGoes well with: Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill', Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer', Cornus mas, Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joy', Garrya elliptica, Galanthus nivalis, Narcissus 'Jenny' Summer Salewas £6.95 now £5.95 Save £1
• Forsythia - A splendid, medium sized deciduous shrub with mid- to dark green foliage. Masses of rich yellow, four petalled flowers smother the branches in spring. Excellent for covering walls, fits nicely into shrub borders and can be used as a specimen shrub. This plant can also be used for hedging.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: March to AprilFlower colour: rich yellowOther features: more compact than 'Lynwood'Hardiness: fully hardyGarden care: After flowering has finished, prune out one or two old main stems at the base. Thin out crowded shoots from the centre and cut back flowered shoots to a strong budGoes well with: Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill', Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer', Cornus mas, Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joy', Garrya elliptica, Galanthus nivalis, Narcissus 'Jenny'
• Forsythia - Splendid, deciduous shrub, mid- to dark green foliage with small, clusters of pale yellow, four-petalled flowers that smother the branches.This plant can be used to cover walls, will fit nicely into a shrub border or used as a specimen shrub. This plant can also be used for hedging.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: March to AprilFlower colour: rich yellowOther features: flowers borne before leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: After flowering has finished, prune out one or two old main stems at the base. Thin out crowded shoots from the centre and cut back flowered shoots to a strong budGoes well with: Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill', Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer', Cornus mas, Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joy', Garrya elliptica, Galanthus nivalis, Narcissus 'Jenny'
• Gallica Rose - Opulent, fully double, fragrant, magenta-pink flowers with closely packed petals in July and mid-green leaves. This gorgeous, old, Gallica rose is ideal for a mixed or shrub border or grown as an informal, flowering hedge. Upright and arching in habit, it performs best in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in full sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: JulyFlower colour: magenta-pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowers; almost thorn-less stemsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hesperis matronalis, Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Allium sphaerocephalon, Clematis 'Etoile Violette'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Gorse - Masses of golden-yellow flowers on prickly, arching grey-green branches in May and June and blue-green leaves. This compact, dome-shaped flowering shrub is ideal for a Mediterranean-style planting. The plant performs best on a sunny site with a poor to moderately fertile soil.Position: full sunSoil: light, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May and JuneFlower colour: yellowOther features: compact shrubHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No regular pruning is required. Replace old straggly specimens with new plantsGoes well with: Verbascum thapsus 'Hagley Hybrid', Genista hispanica, Euphorbia characias subspecies wulfenii 'John Tomlinson', Eryngium variifolium, Echinops ritro, Agapanthus caulescens
• Greater Periwinkle - Large, blue-violet or dark violet flowers on arching shoots from April to September and dark green leaves with creamy-white margins. This vigorous, variegated, evergreen shrub is attractive groundcover for large expanses of ground. Flowering best in full sun, it's a useful low-maintenance choice for sloping banks that are hard to mow.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any but very dry soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: April to September Flower colour: blue-violet or dark-violetHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in springGoes well with: Choisya ternata, Kerria japonica, Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Ajuga reptans atropurpurea, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Galanthus nivalis
• Greater Periwinkle - Large, blue-violet or dark violet flowers on arching shoots from April to September and dark green leaves. This prostrate, evergreen shrub is perfect for suppressing weeds on sloping banks or the bare ground under trees. Extremely fast-growing, it's only really suitable for large gardens - for small sites chose Vinca minor.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any but very dry soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: April to September Flower colour: blue-violet or dark-violetHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in springGoes well with: Choisya ternata, Kerria japonica, Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Ajuga reptans atropurpurea, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Galanthus nivalis
• Ground Cover Rose - Dainty sprays of small, fully double, slightly fragrant, rose-pink flowers from July to September and glossy, rich-green leaves. This repeat-flowering, modern shrub rose is an excellent specimen plant for a mixed or shrub border with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Vigorous and hardy, it will happily grow in sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: rose-pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 20-30cm (8-12in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.Goes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
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• Hardy Plumbago - Clusters of vivid cobalt-blue flowers from August to October and purple-margined, mid- to dark green leaves. This spreading deciduous shrub is perfect for a sheltered, sunny border with fertile, moist but well-drained soil. A comparatively recent introduction, the foliage turns wonderful shades of red, orange and flame in autumn.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, light, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: August to October Flower colour: vivid cobalt-blueHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early or mid-spring cut back the flowered shoots to within 2.5cm (1in) of the old growth. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plantJanuary Sale Was £7.95 Now £4.95
• Hardy Plumbago - Long lasting blue flowers and excellent red autumn foliage Clusters of pale to mid-blue flowers from August to October and purple-margined, mid to dark-green leaves. This lovely, long-flowering deciduous shrub is perfect for a sheltered, sunny shrub or mixed border. Best planted in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, the foliage turns spectacular shades of red in autumn.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, light, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flower colour: pale to mid-blueHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In early or mid-spring cut back the flowered shoots to within 2.5cm (1in) of the old growth. After pruning apply a generous 5- 7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plantGoes well with: Myrtus communis, Lavandula x intermedia 'Dutch Groupý, Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopýs Uprightý, Petrovskia 'Blue Spire', Iris reticulata, Clematis 'Perle DýAzurý
• Hybrid Musk Rose - Hydrangea-like clusters of tiny, slightly scented, white-centred, light pink flowers from July to September and mid-green leaves. This charming shrub rose is one of the most reliable and free-flowering varieties currently available. Vigorous and hardy, it's an excellent specimen plant for a mixed or shrub border in sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: light pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.Goes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis, Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Hybrid Musk Rose - Large clusters of fragrant, double, pink-tinted, coppery-apricot flowers from June to September and dark-green leaves. This vigorous, repeat-flowering, shrub rose makes an excellent specimen plant or informal, flowering hedge for a fertile, moist but well-drained site. The fragrant blooms, renowned for their resistance to rain, make excellent cut-flowers.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: pink-tinted, coppery-apricotOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Hybrid Musk Rose - Large clusters of sweetly scented, double, apricot-yellow flushed light pink flowers from June to September and dark green leaves. This vigorous, shrub rose is renowned for its long flowering period and strong fragrance. One of the best Hybrid Musk roses, it makes an excellent specimen plant or informal, flowering hedge for an open, sunny site.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June to SeptemberFlower colour: apricot-yellow flushed, light pink flowersOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Hybrid Musk Rose - Large trusses of fully double, lightly fragrant, apricot-yellow to ivory flowers from July to September and dark green leaves. This sturdy, repeat-flowering shrub rose is perfect for a sunny mixed or shrub border. To fully appreciate the gorgeous, tea rose-scent chose a site close to an entrance or path with fertile, moist, well-drained soil.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: apricot-yellow to ivoryOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
• Hydrangea - Conical clusters of creamy-white flowers from August to September and glossy, toothed, mid to dark green leaves. This vigorous, deciduous hydrangea flourishes in sun or partial shade. Erect in habit it makes an excellent specimen plant for a large shrub or mixed border, sheltered from cold winds.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: August and September Flower colour: creamy-whiteOther features: the flower-heads make excellent dried flower arrangementsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care:To enhance flowering prune hard in early spring, cutting back the previous season's shoots to within a few buds of the permanent, woody framework of the plant Goes well with:Hosta 'Halcyon', Hedera hibernica 'Sagittifolia', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Brunnera macrophylla, Helleborus orientalis, Galanthus nivalis
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• Japanese Aralia - A tropical-looking, evergreen shrub with gorgeously glossy, deep green palmate leaves. In autumn, creamy white flowers are produced in large panicles, which are often followed by round, black fruit. It makes a superb feature in an exotic-style garden, where the large leaves team well with bamboos and grasses.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: September and OctoberFlower colour: creamy whiteHardiness: frost hardyGarden care: Prune lightly in mid- to late spring, trimming shoots that spoil the symmetry. Protect plants from cold, drying winds
• Japanese Loquat - Whorls of handsome, boldly veined, dark-green leaves provide a foil for clusters of fragrant, white flowers in autumn. This vigorous, evergreen shrub is perfect for growing against a large, sheltered, sunny wall. For maximum results provide fertile, well-drained soil and adequate space for the plant to spread. This striking, specimen sized architectural plant is now at half price, saving a massive £39.95 Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: September to December Flower colour: whiteOther features: the flowers are followed occasionally in spring by pear-shaped, edible, orange-yellow fruit;Hardiness: frost hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. In February or March remove any misplaced, diseased or dead branches to maintain a permanent, healthy frameworkGoes well with: Trachelospermum jasminoides, Itea ilicifolia, Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin', Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant', Santolina rosmarinfolia, Saxifraga x urbium
• Japanese Skimmia (female) - A spreading, evergreen shrub with white flowers in April and May and slightly aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. This award-winning shrub provides much-needed colour in the winter garden. Ideal for a shady shrub or mixed border, the flowers are followed by long lasting, bright red berries as long as a male variety is planted close by.Position: partial to full shadeSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to May Flower colour: whiteOther features: the flowers are followed by bright red berries as long as a male variety is planted close byHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Lightly trim after flowering, if necessary. Add plenty of well-rotted compost when planting as may become chlorotic if planted on poor, dry soilsGoes well with: Buxus sempervirens (box pyramid), Hedera hibernica 'Sagittifolia', Ligustrum delavayanum 'Cone', Laurus nobilis (bay standard), Sarcococca confusa, Skimmia japonica 'Fragrans'
• Japanese Skimmia (male) - A compact, evergreen shrub with clusters of fragrant, white flowers in April and May and slightly aromatic, dark green leaves. This award-winning shrub is a particularly fragrant and free-flowering variety. Strongly upright in habit, it works equally well in a shady shrub border or grown as a container plant.Position: partial to full shadeSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to May Flower colour: whiteOther features: male plantHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Lightly trim after flowering, if necessary. To improve the moisture retention qualities of the soil add plenty of well-rotted compost when plantingGoes well with: Buxus sempervirens (box pyramid), Hedera hibernica 'Sagittifolia', Ligustrum delavayanum 'Cone', Laurus nobilis (bay standard), Sarcococca confusa, Helleborus orientalis
• Jerusalem Sage - Whorls of hooded, golden yellow flowers in June and July and sage-like, aromatic, grey-green leaves. This spreading evergreen shrub is perfect for a sunny mixed or shrub border. For the best results plant boldly in multiples of three in fertile, well-drained soil and remove any weak or diseased stems each year in mid-spring.Position: full sunSoil: any fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: golden yellowHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)Garden care: In mid-spring shorten any frost-damaged stems, cutting back to just above a healthy bud. Remove any weak or diseased shoots, cutting cleanly back to the baseGoes well with: Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet', Euphorbia characias subspecies wulfenii 'Lambrook Gold', Echinops ritro, Anthemis tinctoria 'Kelwayi', Eschscholzia mexicana 'Sun Shades', Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrook Silver'
• Jews Mallow - This upright shrub produces a mass of large, single, buttercup like, golden yellow flowers on graceful arching stems in March and April. Ideal for brightening a shrub border or woodland edge, it copes well in full sun and partial shade and tolerates extremely poor soils. Avoid planting in an exposed site.Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: vigorous Flowering period: March to April Flower colour: golden yellow Other features: n/aHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Prune in late-spring after flowering removing one in three stems to ground level. Cut back the remaining flowered stems to different levels to encourage flowering shoots at different heights. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant.Goes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Galanthus nivalis, Polygonatum odoratum, Geranium sanguineum, Smyrnium perfoliatum, Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum'.
• June Berry - This elegant spreading shrub or tree produces a profusion of white flowers in mid-spring, followed by edible, red fruit, ripening to purplish-black. A valuable ornamental plant for a sunny shrub or mixed border, the glossy leaves emerge bronze, maturing to dark green and then beautiful shades of orange and red in autumn.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: March to AprilFlower colour: whiteOther features: produces red fruit, ripening to purplish-black, which may be eaten if cookedHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: To train as a standard tree select the strongest, straightest stem, removing all of the laterals up to 0.6-1.5m (3-5ft) from the ground in winter. Alternatively, to train as a multi-stemmed tree remove stems that are growing too close together back to ground-levelGoes well with: Galanthus nivalis, Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki', Leucojum aestivum, Myrtus communis, Magnolia stellata, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'
• Kohuhu - A large, bushy shrub or small tree with whorls of lustrous, wavy-margined, mid-green leaves on dark-grey to black stems. This evergreen pittosporum makes a handsome informal hedge for a sunny coastal garden, sheltered from cold, drying winds. Often producing clusters of tiny, bell-shaped, honey-scented, blackish-red flowers in May and June, the foliage provides excellent material for indoor flower arrangements.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: initially fast-growingFlowering period: May and June Flower colour: blackish-red (occasionally)Other features: the flowers are followed by grey-black seed capsulesHardiness: frost hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. To thin or reduce growth prune mid-spring and apply a generous 5-7 cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plantGoes well with: Griselina littoralis, Trachycarpus fortunei, Trachelospermum jasminoides, Fargesia 'murialae, Hemerocallis 'Stella D'Oro', Canna indica
• Lacecap Hydrangea - Flattened heads of rich blue to mauve flowers from July to August and coarsely toothed, glossy, dark green leaves. On alkaline soils the flowers of this deciduous, lacecap hydrangea change to lilac-blue or pink. Best in partial shade, it's ideal for a sheltered shrub or mixed border with moist, well-drained soil.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July and August Flower colour: rich-blue to mauve (lilac-blue to pink on alkaline soils)Other features: the flower-heads make excellent dried flower arrangementsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care:To enhance flowering prune in spring, cutting back the flowered stems to a strong pair of buds below each flower-head. Once established, remove a quarter to a third of the old shoots to the base of the plant Goes well with:Hosta 'Halcyon', Hedera hibernica 'Sagittifolia', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Brunnera macrophylla, Helleborus orientalis, Galanthus nivalis
• Ladies Rust Gardening Gauntlet - These fabulous gauntlets will protect your hands and arms when tackling thorny shrubs and prickly plants. They are made from superior leather and suede, lined with fleece for sheer comfort. The long arm protection will give you the confidence to get in there and prune without getting scratched!
• Lady Fern - The finely cut, fresh green arching fronds of this deciduous lady fern are sometimes borne on reddish-brown stems. One of our recommended plants, they look great planted in bold swathes with other shade-loving plants in a sheltered, shady woodland edge, shrub or mixed border.Position: full or partial shadeSoil: moist, fertile, neutral to acid soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole. In cold areas in late autumn protect the crown of the plant with a dry mulch of straw or brackenGoes well with:Asplenium scolopendrium, Dicentra formosa 'Luxuriant', Polygonatum odoratum, Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee', Dryopteris filix-mas, Hosta 'Big Daddy'
• Laurel - Dense, bushy, evergreen shrub with large glossy, dark green leaves. It makes an excellent hedging plant, and can cope with deep shade under trees was well as full sun. Small white flowers are produced on spikes in mid-spring, followed by cherry red berries which are harmful if eaten.Position: full sun, partial shade or shadeSoil: moist but well-drained soil, except shallow chalkRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: AprilFlower colour: whiteOther features: a very versatile hedging shrubHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in either spring or summer. Mature plants can tolerate hard pruning in spring, cutting back to the old woodGoes well with: Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost', Viburnum sargentii 'Onondaga', Choisya ternata 'Sundance', Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire', Daphne mezereum f. alba, Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow'
• Laurustinus - Flattened heads of white flowers, opening from rosy-red buds from December to April, followed by dark blue-black fruit. This dependable, evergreen shrub is both faster growing than other varieties and has larger leaves. Flourishing in sun or partial shade, the shiny, dark green foliage provides a dense backdrop against which ornamental plants can easily be seen.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: December to AprilFlower colour: whiteOther features: the fruits can cause a mild stomach-ache if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Remove any over-vigorous shoots that threaten the shape of established specimens in early summer, cutting them well back to within the plant's outlineGoes well with: Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae, Dryopteris filix-mas, Polygonatum odoratum, Astrantia major alba, Rosa rugosa var. alba
• Laurustinus - The dark green leaves of this laurustinus provide a dense backdrop against which ornamental plants can be more easily seen. A reliable evergreen shrub that thrives in sun or partial shade, it produces masses of pink-flushed white flowers, opening from dark pink buds from December to April, followed by a profusion of dark blue-black fruit.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: December to AprilFlower colour: pink-flushed white flowersOther features: the fruits can cause a mild stomach-ache if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Remove any over-vigorous shoots that threaten the shape of established specimens in early summer, cutting them well back to within the plant's outlineGoes well with: Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae, Dryopteris filix-mas, Polygonatum odoratum, Astrantia major alba, Rosa rugosa var. alba
• Lenten Rose - Beautiful, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped red, double flowers from February to April above leathery, deep green leaves. This lenten rose makes a stunning ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.save £2.00 was £14.95Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: double redOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring
• Lenten Rose - Gorgeous, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped deep purple, double flowers from February to April above leathery, deep green leaves. This lenten rose creates a stunning ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.save £2.00 was £14.95Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: double purpleOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring
• Lenten Rose - Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, apricot flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: apricotOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring
• Lenten Rose - Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, pink flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: pinkOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each springGoes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Mahonia aquifolium
• Lenten Rose - Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, red flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: redOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each springGoes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Mahonia aquifolium
• Lenten Rose - Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, white flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: whiteOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each springGoes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Mahonia aquifolium
• Lenten Rose - Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, white with red speckles flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: white with red specklesOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each springGoes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Mahonia aquifolium
• Lenten Rose - Stunning, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped purple-blue double flowers from February to April above leathery, deep green leaves. This is a new lenten rose variety and the flower colour is extremely unusual as well as beautiful. The hazy, deep purple-blue flowers look particularly good when planted with snowdrops. Like all lenten rose, it is a great ground cover plant for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs.Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: deep purple-blueOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each springGoes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Mahonia aquifolium
• Lesser Periwinkle - Lovely, lavender-blue flowers over a long period from April to September and dark green leaves. The long, trailing stems of this prostrate, evergreen shrub are excellent for suppressing weeds in sun or partial shade. Allegedly the best blue-flowered variety and less invasive than Vinca major, it's particularly suitable for smaller gardens.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any but very dry soilRate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: April to September Flower colour: lavender-blueHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in springGoes well with: Choisya ternata, Kerria japonica, Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Ajuga reptans atropurpurea, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Galanthus nivalis
• Lesser Periwinkle - Pretty, pale blue or blue-violet flowers from April to September and lance-shaped, dark green leaves. This pretty, prostrate, evergreen shrub is excellent groundcover for the smaller garden. One of our recommended plants, it's less invasive than Vinca major and grows in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any but very dry soilRate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: April to September Flower colour: lavender-blueHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in springGoes well with: Choisya ternata, Kerria japonica, Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Ajuga reptans atropurpurea, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Galanthus nivalisJanuary Sale Was £5.45 Now £4.45
• Lily-of-the-valley Shrub - An unusual and long-flowering variety of pieris with deep pink, almost red, spring flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. This compact, rounded, evergreen shrub is perfect for a partly shady shrub border or woodland garden with moist, well-drained acid soil. To protect the handsome foliage from frost-damage shade from the early morning sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compostRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: March to MayFlower colour: whiteOther features: glossy, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Add composted pine needles or peat when planting. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted pine needles or peat each year around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove the faded flower-heads in late spring along with any frost-damaged foliageGoes well with: Enkianthus campanulatus, Acer palmatum 'Garnet', Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum, Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum', Dryopteris filix-mas
• Lily-of-the-valley Shrub - Clusters of white spring flowers resembling lily-of-the-valley, and glossy, bright red young leaves turning pink, creamy white then dark green. The fiery red young foliage of this upright, evergreen shrub is perfect for brightening a shrub border or woodland edge. Definitely one of the best varieties, it requires a moist, well drained acid soil and shade from morningsun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost.Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: April and MayFlower colour: whiteOther features: glossy, red young leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Add composted pine needles or peat when planting. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted pine needles or peat each year around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove the faded flower-heads in late spring along with any frost-damaged foliage. Goes well with: Enkianthus campanulatus, Acer palmatum 'Garnet', Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum, Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum', Dryopteris filix-mas.
• Lily-of-the-valley Shrub - Clusters of white spring flowers resembling lily-of-the-valley, and glossy, bright red young leaves turning pink, creamy white then dark green. The fiery red young foliage of this upright, evergreen shrub is perfect for brightening a shrub border or woodland edge. Definitely one of the best varieties, it requires a moist, well drained acid soil and shade from morningsun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost.Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: April and MayFlower colour: whiteOther features: glossy, red young leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Add composted pine needles or peat when planting. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted pine needles or peat each year around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove the faded flower-heads in late spring along with any frost-damaged foliage. Goes well with: Enkianthus campanulatus, Acer palmatum 'Garnet', Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum, Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum', Dryopteris filix-mas.
• Lithospermum - This prostrate, spreading evergreen shrub is smothered with masses of deep azure-blue funnel-shaped flowers over a long period from May to August. One of our recommended plants, it's perfect for softening the edges of a sunny raised bed or rock garden outcrop with well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil.Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, humus-rich, acid soilRate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: May to August Flower colour: deep azure-blueOther features: hairy, deep green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Trim lightly after floweringGoes well with: Euphorbia rigida, Narcissus 'Tete a Tete', Saxifraga x urbium, Linum perenne 'Blau Saphir', Rhododendron fastigiatum 'Blue Steel', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group
• Magnolia - A beautiful, deciduous shrub or spreading tree with large, dark green leaves. The deep rose-pink or pure white flowers are produced in mid- to late spring, before and with the new leaves. One of the best for smaller gardens as it remains a shapely shrub for many years, and even in maturity is a manageable small tree.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, acidic soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: deep rose-pink or pure whiteOther features: the flower colour can vary from white through to violetHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soilsGoes well with: Cornus alba 'Siberica', Corylus avellana 'Contorta', Rubus thibetanus, Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna, Galanthus elwesii, Muscari aucheri
• Magnolia - A beautiful, deciduous small tree or large shrub with mid-green leaves which appear after the flowers. In mid-spring, an abundance of pale pink, star-shaped blooms emerge from darker pink buds. It is an elegant small tree that can also tolerate chalky soils.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: AprilFlower colour: pale lilac-pinkOther features: flowers appear before the leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soilsJanuary Sale Was £19.95 Now £14.95
• Magnolia - A bushy, upright shrub with large mid-green leaves. From mid-spring to mid-summer, narrow goblet-shaped, fragrant flowers emerge from slender, dark purple-red buds. These open to slightly twisted petals of purple-red on the outside and paler on the inside. A glorious deciduous magnolia for a small garden with acidic soil.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, acidic soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to JuneFlower colour: fragrant, purple-redOther features: beautiful dark flowering varietyHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soilsGoes well with: Cornus alba 'Siberica', Corylus avellana 'Contorta', Rubus thibetanus, Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna, Galanthus elwesii, Muscari aucheri
• Mahonia - Slender spikes of fragrant, pale yellow flowers, reminiscent of lily-of-the-valley, from November to March, and dark green, holly-like leaves. This wonderful, winter flowering mahonia is an ideal specimen plant for shrub border. Although it prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade it will tolerate sun as long as the soil remains moist.Position: full or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: November to MarchFlower colour: pale yellowOther features: the flowers are followed by ovoid, blue-purple berriesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Prune in spring after flowering, reducing overlong, leggy stems to a sideshoot or a whorl of foliage and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plantGoes well with: Kerria japonica, Sarcococca confusa, Magnolia stellata, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Scilla siberica, Eranthis hyemalis
• Mexican Orange Blossom - Highly fragrant, pink-tinged, white flowers in late spring and handsome, glossy, dark green leaves. This compact, rounded, evergreen shrub is an ideal garden staple for a protected border in sun or part shade. Although fully hardy the leaves may be damaged by exposure to strong winds or frost.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: April to May and August to SeptemberFlower colour: whiteHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Prune established plants i