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This deciduous shrub has magnificent, dark red-purple oval leaves, that turn scarlet in autumn. In July and August, it is festooned with fluffy plumes of purplish-pink flowers that look like a haze of smoke. This is an eye-catching specimen plant for a sunny shrub or mixed border.Grow in fertile, well-draining soil in sun or light shade. Purple-leaved plants will produce the best leaf colour in full sun.Sold in a 2 litre pot.
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Crateegus Crimson Cloud also known as English Hawthorn is a Hybrid between 'Charles X' and 'Paul's Scarlet' creating a dense, spreading tree with glossy, dark green foliage. Profuse small single, crimson flowers with creamy centres appear during May.The lightly scented blossom is very popular with bees & butterflies. The flowers later develop into tiny red berries in the autumn, which are great for attracting birds. A very unusual ornamental thorn flowering from an early age.A giving tree providing ornamental interest and food for wildlife.Growing Tips: Will tolerate a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained, urban pollution and coastal conditions. Extremley hardy and ideal for the smaller garden. Prefer full sun or partial shade. Height and Spread (after 20 years): 5m x 4m.Picture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews shows plant when in flowerSold in a 12 litre pot.
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A popular thorny tree with mid-green, three- to five-lobed leaves and a profusion of double, dark pink flowers in late spring. It is an ideal plant for all conditions, as it is tough enough to stand exposed sites, city pollution and even costal gardens, while also have ornamental value in the garden.Position: full sun, partial shadeSoil: all soils except waterloggedRate of growth: averageFlowering period: March to MayHardiness: fully hardyPicture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews shows plant when in flowerSold in a 12 litre pot.
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Arching sprays of bold, tomato-red, funnel-shaped flowers appear in August and September among handsome, pleated, mid-green leaves. This vibrant bulbous perennial is perfect for a mixed or herbaceous border in a sunny, sheltered site or as part of a 'hot' colour scheme. For maximum impact plant in bold drifts in a sunny, sheltered site with moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. They make excellent cut flowers.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: August to SeptemberHardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas)Please note, the main image shows the plant when in flower. Sold in a 2 litre pot.
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Arching sprays of bold, tomato-red, funnel-shaped flowers appear in August and September among handsome, pleated, mid-green leaves. This vibrant bulbous perennial is perfect for a mixed or herbaceous border in a sunny, sheltered site or as part of a 'hot' colour scheme. For maximum impact plant in bold drifts in a sunny, sheltered site with moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. They make excellent cut flowers.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: August to SeptemberHardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas)Please note, the main image shows the plant when in flower. Sold in a 2 litre 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.
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Leylandii hedge plants, or x Cupressocyparis leylandii to use the Latin name, are of the conifer family and are the fastest growing of all hedging plants. They are popular for their evergreen sprays of fragrant green foliage. Kept trimmed, Leylandii hedge plants make a wonderful conifer feature that will create a dense screen, reduce noise pollution and act as an effective windbreak.Growth Rate: Very fast | 75-90cm a yearPosition: Any normal soil, sun or partial shade, exposed inland and coastalSold in a 7.5 litre pot.
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Leylandii hedge plants, or x Cupressocyparis leylandii to use the Latin name, are of the conifer family and are the fastest growing of all hedging plants. They are popular for their evergreen sprays of fragrant green foliage. Kept trimmed, Leylandii hedge plants make a wonderful conifer feature that will create a dense screen, reduce noise pollution and act as an effective windbreak.Growth Rate: Very fast | 75-90cm a yearPosition: Any normal soil, sun or partial shade, exposed inland and coastalSold in a 4 litre pot.
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Cupressus Arizonica Fastigiata is an attractive evergreen conifer perfect for bringing height to the garden. The foliage is lightly scented and grows in bunches that are larger at the base to create a tall oval-shaped column. Conifers are hardy and Blue Arizona Cypress is no exception. It will survive sub-zero temperatures, frost, and snow if its roots are well-drained. It tolerates drought once established and rarely attracts pests. Sold in a 10 litre pot.
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Cupressus Macro Gold Crest is a lush evergreen conifer hedging plant with a solid, upright form with bright yellow new grows to golden through winter.In summer, its foliage is lemon scented particularly when cut or brushed.While small, for added interest this plant also makes great addition to any hanging basket .Height 1.2m (4ft) x Spread 60cm (2ft) over 5 years.A Cupressus macrocarpa 'Gold Crest' hedge will provide year-round cover and screening due to its dense, evergreen foliage.Position: Sunny/ partial shade, fertile, well-drained soil or potting compost.RHS Awarded of Garden Merit.Sold 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.
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‘Wilma’ is an easy to grow small evergreen conifer which has a neat and columnar habit. The evergreen foliage is a vibrant bright yellow-green in colour and has the most delightful lemon scent which is particularly fragrant when the leaves are cut or crushed. This conifer is ideal for adding year-round colour to your garden and is well-suited to being planted in a shrubbery or a sunny border. Plant ‘Wilma’ alongside a darker conifer like the Thuja Smaragd for contrasting foliage colours.A must for any garden needing a burst of beautiful and bright year-round colour.Common Name: Montery CypressLatin Name: Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest Wilma'Soil: Moist but well-drained (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m x 1mSpecial features: Glowing golden green lemon scented foliage and an attractive columnar shape (Evergreen)Sold in a 1 litre pot.
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‘Wilma’ is an easy to grow small evergreen conifer which has a neat and columnar habit. The evergreen foliage is a vibrant bright yellow-green in colour and has the most delightful lemon scent which is particularly fragrant when the leaves are cut or crushed. This conifer is ideal for adding year-round colour to your garden and is well-suited to being planted in a shrubbery or a sunny border. Plant ‘Wilma’ alongside a darker conifer like the Thuja Smaragd for contrasting foliage colours.A must for any garden needing a burst of beautiful and bright year-round colour.Common Name: Montery CypressLatin Name: Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest Wilma'Soil: Moist but well-drained (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m x 1mSpecial features: Glowing golden green lemon scented foliage and an attractive columnar shape (Evergreen)Sold in a 7.5 litre pot.