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A useful, long-flowering, semi-evergreen shrub for a mixed border. This abelia has attractive, glossy, deep green leaves which it hangs on to for most of the year. From June, it produces masses of small, fragrant, pink-flushed, trumpet-like flowers on arching branches that go on all summer. As it’s slightly tender, it’s best grown in the shelter of a wall, towards the back of a border. Ideal for a cottage-style garden.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June to OctoberHardiness: borderline hardySold in a 3 litre pot. -
A climbing shrub with arching stems of deep green leaves. Pendant exotic-looking bell-shaped flowers are produced from June to September. Height: 2m / 6ft x Spread: 2m / 6ft Sold in a 1½ litre pot. -
Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is a lovely Japanese Maple that has elegant deeply lobed, purple foliage throughout the spring and summer. In the autumn, the foliage turns vivid crimson red, creating a wonderful seasonal canvas. Unusually, 'Atropurpureum' will show differences in leaf size and shape from plant to plant.Providing vibrant colour for most of the year, Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is a fantastic choice and does best when planted in a sheltered position avoiding heavy, waterlogged soils. An approximate height and spread of 4 x 4 metres in 20 years can be expected from this bushy Japanese Maple.This acer is in a 3 litre pot. -
The lobed grey-green leaves, each of which has a slender white and shrimp-pink margin, are the main reason that this upright Japanese maple is so highly prized. It makes a great stand-alone specimen, and because it doesn't get too big, it also does really well on the patio. Do try to grow it in partial shade however, as the variegated foliage can get scorched in hot afternoon sun.Position: partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to acid soilRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: purple-redOther features: red winged fruit in late summerHardiness: fully hardySold in a 3 litre pot. -
Acer Palmatum Going Green (better known as Japanese Maple) is a small deciduous acer with lobed lime green leaves that emerge in early spring and turn vibrant lime green over the summer months. As with most Japanese Acers its foliage turns fiery shades of orange and red in autumn. Leaves will drop in Winter revealing lime green ornamental colour stems similar to bamboo.Main Features;-- Easy to grow- Hardy- Prefers neutral to acid soil (ericaceous)- Likes to be in sheltered, Shady Areas Garden care: Add a top dressing of a multi-purpose fertiliser around the base of the plant in late spring. No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant.Water well in hot spells and mulch the roots in spring for the best foliage display and again in autumn to protect its roots against drying out. Sold in a 11cm pot. -
Acer Palmatum Going Green (better known as Japanese Maple) is a small deciduous acer with lobed lime green leaves that emerge in early spring and turn vibrant lime green over the summer months. As with most Japanese Acers its foliage turns fiery shades of orange and red in autumn. Leaves will drop in Winter revealing lime green ornamental colour stems similar to bamboo.Main Features;-- Easy to grow- Hardy- Prefers neutral to acid soil (ericaceous)- Likes to be in sheltered, Shady Areas Garden care: Add a top dressing of a multi-purpose fertiliser around the base of the plant in late spring. No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant.Water well in hot spells and mulch the roots in spring for the best foliage display and again in autumn to protect its roots against drying out. Sold in a 3 litre pot.
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Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' is a very popular, handsome Acer variety. It's a round-headed, medium-sized fast growing tree. Lime green flowers tinged red appear in April followed by large intense purple foliage which turn bright orange-brown during the autumn. Size: MediumDeciduous in Winter time.Open Space plantingAcer Growing Tips: Very easy to grow in a wide range of well-drained soils. They thrive in sun but with partial shade to protect the leaves from scorch. A sheltered area away from strong winds is preferred.Height and Spread (after 10 years) : 6m x 4mPicture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews.Sold in a 12 litre pot. -
Acer 'Royal Red' is an upright, medium-sized, fast growing tree. Lime green flowers tinged red appear in April followed by large intense purple foliage which turn bright orange-brown during the autumn. Size: MediumDeciduousAcer Growing Tips: Open space plantingVery easy to grow in a wide range of well-drained soils. They prefer partial shade to protect the leaves from scorch. A sheltered area away from strong winds is preferred.They tend to do well in ericaceous soil, can tolerate chalk. Needs to be well-drained.Height and Spread (after 10 years) : 6m x 3mPicture image courtesy of Frank P MatthewsSold in a 12 litre pot. -
The new foliage of this striking Japanese maple emerges in spring a vibrant red, and as it ages it deepens in colour, turning rich claret until the autumn when it becomes a brighter shade once again before it falls. In shadier conditions, where the foliage is shaded by the outermost leaves, it may turn greenish, but it will usually retain a mahogany blush. 'Shaina' makes a superb specimen in borders or large containers.Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a medium sized compact deciduous Acer, with an upright growth habit. Fantastic bright red spring leaves turn a brilliant dark red in summer, followed by bright crimson in autumn. It will grow to form a dense and compact globe of small red foliage - a slow growing Japanese maple that is an ideal selection for containers or small gardens. Prefers partial shade, but can tolerate full sun, as long as the plant is shaded for a small part of the day.Sold in a 3 litre pot. -
Understated and quietly beautiful yellow gold variegated narrow leaves slowly create slightly pendulous mounds of long lived tough evergreen foliage. Especially great for damp and shady spots where it can make dense groundcover.Sold in a 11cm pot.Picture image for display purposes.Web Orders: Due to the nature of this product we are unable to send by post or courier.We deliver to locally, we also offer a click and collect service. -
This beautiful African lily produces rich and brooding colour in mid to late summer when its rounded heads of midnight blue, trumpet shaped flowers erupt from bud. These appear on reasonably tall, upright stems from amongst the strap-shaped, deciduous leaves. A star performer.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil (or John Innes no. 3 compost for containers)Sold in a 5 litre pot. -
Carex comans 'Bronze' is an interesting sedge with pale brown, hair like leaves. The leaves overspill and arch downwards towards the ground which creates a lovely 'fountain-like' effect. Small inconspicuous flowers are borne in the summer. Originally from New Zealand, this charming grass will bring year-round interest to your garden.Soil: Moisture retentive soil. Dislikes extremely wet or dry soil.Position: Full sun or partial shadeSold in a 11cm pot. -
Forming a dense tussock of slender, silvery green leaves, which become curled towards their tips, this undemanding evergreen will tolerate most conditions. It is primarily grown for its foliage, which offers year-round interest, but it will also produce tiny, green flower spikes in summer. It's perfect for adding interest to winter pots, hanging baskets or for low-maintenance ground cover at the front of the border.Baskets/containers: regular watering required in dry or windy conditions.Feed in Spring and Summer.Position: Sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist well drained soil or potting compost.Height 30cm (12in) x Spread 45cm (18in) in 5 years.Hardiness: fully hardySold in a 11cm pot.Web Orders:Due to the nature of this product we are unable to send by post or courier.We deliver to locally, we also offer a click and collect service. -
Striking, purple, spreading foliage plus attractive deep blue late spring flowers. Versatile in well-watered containers or shady borders. Hardy and perennial.Sun or part shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil or potting compost. Plant at same depth as pot and gently firm and surrounding soil. Tubs plants will need watering regularly, especially if dry and windy. Border plants need regular watering until established. Feeding is only necessary in spring and summer.Sold in an 11cm pot.Web Orders:Due to the nature of this product we are unable to send by post or courier.We deliver to locally, we also offer a click and collect service. -
Attractive pink and cream spreading foliage plus attractive blue late spring flowers. Versatile in well-watered containers or shady borders. Hardy and perennial.Height x Spread: 10cm (4") x 60cm (2') in 5 years.Sun or part shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil or potting compost. Plant at same depth as pot and gently firm and surrounding soil. Tubs plants will need watering regularly, especially if dry and windy. Border plants need regular watering until established. Feeding is only necessary in spring and summer.Sold in an 11cm pot.Web Orders:Due to the nature of this product we are unable to send by post or courier.We deliver to locally, we also offer a click and collect service. -
Albertine produces masses of double pink flowers throughout Summer. Repeat flowering vigorous climbing rose. Colour: Salmon pink cup shaped Scented: HighlyHeight & Width: 500cm x 400cm, Flower diameter 8cmPosition: Will thrive in most well drained soils. Best on an open, sunny site.Plant Care: Roses benefit from the addition of organic material added to the soil. Feed in Spring, after pruning, and again in midsummer.Dead Heading: Remove spent flowers after flowering, this will encourage repeat flowering.Sold in a 4 litre pot.** Picture image Courtesy of Whartons Roses shows Rose when in flower ** -
Form: Bush / St. Julian A rootstockAlmond Ingrid is the most reliable cropper of the selected Almond varieties in the UK. The beautiful light pink blossom is one of the earliest blossoms to arrive in the spring adding a lovely ornamental feature to the tree.Features;-- Excellent fruiting quality- Nuts are pale green with a velvety texture and delicious flavours. - Used to produce almond milk, oil, butter, flour or paste. - Self Fertile- Picking Month: Mid September.- Good for cooking- Good for Eating (packed full of Vitamins, Minerals & Fibre, perfect healthy snack- Relatively trouble-free- Worthy to any garden or orchard. Almond Growing Tips: Almond Ingrid will tolerate any moderately fertile soils as long as they are well-drained. Best planted in a sunny but slightly sheltered location. The late frosts can damage the early blossom so they’re much happier grown in a sheltered position. To harvest the almonds, shake the tree, then separate the hulls from the nut. Prefer being in southern areas of the UK. Make sure you protect the nuts from birds if you would like to eat them yourself!Sold in a 12 litre pot. -
This Aloe is one of the hardiest of all aloes. It is a shrubby evergreen succulent with fleshy long pointy leaves which form on a stem one of many on each plant. Flowers form early summer which are yellow raceme type up to 40cm tall. These form near the tip of each stem and flower on mass when the plant matures. As it is from South Africa this aloe makes a great coastal plant. It grows best in a free draining soil with an open sunny aspect, also makes a great pot plant although will get big over time.Sold in a 11cm pot. -
Amelanchier 'Edelweiss' is an upright, small tree with long panicles of white pretty flowers covering this tree in spring. Young leaves emerge silver turning to dark green in the summer and wonderful shades of yellow, red, and orange in the autumn. Clusters of round, edible fruits are left on the tree after leaf fall which are perfect for birds.Amelanchier Growing Tips: They will thrive in moist, well-drained, lime-free soil. The best autumn colour is achieved when they're planted in a full sun position but they do tolerate partial shade.Height and Spread (after 10 years) : 4m x 3mPicture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews shows plant when in flowerSold in a 12 litre pot. -
Picture image only shows Colour Yellow for display purposes, but this flower comes in other variety of colours: Yellow, Purple, Rose Pink, Scarlet and WhiteKnown also as Floral Showers SnapdragonScientific Name: Antirrhinum majus. / Common Name: Dwarf Garden Snapdragon.Features:- Variety Colours:- Fragrant flowers- Showy Blooms- Neat & Compact- Blooming Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn.- Position in Sun / Part- Shade- Soil Fertile Moist well-drained soil or Potting Compost- Ideal for Patio Tubs- Hardiness Degree: 34°F (1.1°C)- Height: 6 - 10" (15 - 25cm & Spacing: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)Cutting back after flowering will allow the plant to re-flower in Spring.Do not over water in Winter.Sold in an 11cm pot.Web Orders: Due to the nature of this product we are unable to send by post or courier.We deliver to locally, we also offer a click and collect service. -
Bramley 20 is a compact version of Bramley’s Seedling, 20% less vigorous with heavier crops. It can be used on several rootstocks, allowing Bramley apples to be grown in any size space. Pure white, cup-shaped blossom arrives in late spring. Form: Bush 2 year old M26 Rootstock.Highly recommended cooking variety for the smaller garden!Uses: Cooking / Juices (An exceptional sharp flavour and produces a delicious puree when cooked.) Fruits are a pale green flushed red or orange. Storing: MarchPicking Month: Early OctoberPolination Group 3 - Pollination Partners;-Apple Bloody Ploughman Apple Charles Ross Apple Christmas Pippin Apple Discovery Apple Fiesta Apple Gala Apple James Grieve Apple Laxton's Superb Apple Lord DerbyPicture image courtesy of Frank P MatthewsSold in a 12 litre pot.
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