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Pale yellow, four-inch-long flowers dangle all around the stems of this evergreen, fuchsia look-alike. Given a long enough growing season, it can reach 5 feet tall and as wide. Where not hardy, grow it as a tender perennial. CareGrow in full sun and fertile, moist but well-drained soil.Sold in a 2 litre pot.
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Phygelius x rectus 'Salmon Leap', also known as Cape Figwort, is a smaller, more compact growing variety of Phygelius than the popular red blooming ''Devils' Tears''. ''Salmon Leap'' reaches around 50-60cms (20-24'') with wonderful salmon coloured trumpets on tall spikes.Flowers from around June - September (Summer to Autumn).Position: full sunSoil: moist but well-drainedSold in a 2 litre pot.
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Perfect for a short-term, table-top Christmas tree, this conifer may not come as a perfect pyramid, but it looks charming, especially when adorned with decorations, lights or tinsel. Try to keep it in a cool, bright room and move it outside as soon as possible after Christmas, where you can enjoy it for the rest of the year. It is currently around 45cm tall (including the pot) and has beautiful, blue tinged green, needle-like leaves. As it matures it will also produce oval, green summer cones that age to brown. A slow-growing, broadly conical, evergreen conifer is an excellent specimen tree for a small, sunny garden. Best in moist, well-drained, neutral to acid soil or ericaceous compost if you wish to keep it in a pot.Position: full sunSoil: deep, moist, well-drained, neutral to acid soilRate of growth: slow-growingHardiness: fully hardySold in a 2 litre pot. Approximate height 45cm.
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This variety of Siberian Spruce are slow growing, compact conifers that have a rich green colouring. Forming a dense rounded clump of evergreen needles, Picea omorika 'Karel' will only grow at a rate of 2 to 3 inches each year (5 to 8cm) and so will take many years to reach its full size.Ideal for using in a dwarf conifer collection, containers or window boxes or amongst a flower border to help provides permanent greenery and structure, dwarf conifers are useful plants to have wherever you put them! Height: 120cm (47") Spread: 120cm (47")Sold in a 2 litre pot.
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Pieris japonica Debutante is a very decorative and brilliant-white flowering shrub for the spring border. They have attractive shiny evergreen foliage for all year interest. They are slow growing and suitable for heather and rock gardens. They do well in planters for decking. As with all evergreens, they like acidic soil!Sold in a 2 litre pot.
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Glossy, brilliant red young leaves gradually turn pink, creamy white, then dark green. In late spring, clusters of pretty, ivory, nodding bell-like flowers appear, resembling lily-of-the-valley. The fiery red young foliage of this upright evergreen shrub will add a splash of vivid colour to a shady shrub border or woodland edge. One of the best varieties, this pieris needs a moist, well-drained acid soil and shade from morning sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compostRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: April to MayHardiness: frost hardy (will need winter protection)Sold in a 10 litre pot.
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Glossy, brilliant red young leaves gradually turn pink, creamy white, then dark green. In late spring, clusters of pretty, ivory, nodding bell-like flowers appear, resembling lily-of-the-valley. The fiery red young foliage of this upright evergreen shrub will add a splash of vivid colour to a shady shrub border or woodland edge. One of the best varieties, this pieris needs a moist, well-drained acid soil and shade from morning sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compostRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: April to MayHardiness: frost hardy (will need winter protection)Sold in a 2 litre pot.
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Glossy, brilliant red young leaves gradually turn pink, creamy white, then dark green. In late spring, clusters of pretty, ivory, nodding bell-like flowers appear, resembling lily-of-the-valley. The fiery red young foliage of this upright evergreen shrub will add a splash of vivid colour to a shady shrub border or woodland edge. One of the best varieties, this pieris needs a moist, well-drained acid soil and shade from morning sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compostRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: April to MayHardiness: frost hardy (will need winter protection)Sold in a 2 litre pot.
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Little Heath' is a compact evergreen small shrub to 60cm, the small leaves with white margins. Flowers white, from pink buds, rather sparse. Grows well in acidic, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil but may need some protection in winter when young.Position: full sun, partial shadeSoil: Moist but well-drainedSold in a 10 litre pot.
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Chinese Money PlantLatin name: PILEA PEPEROMIOIDES Also known as the Missionary Plant or Pass-It-On-Plant.A delightful little succulent, with smooth, round, fleshy, mid-green leaves on long stalks. Likes moderate to bright, indirect light but will tolerate partial shade. Avoid direct sunlight! Water when the soil has begun to dry out. N/B leaves will begin to droop if the plant needs to be watered. Avoid the plant sitting in water. Needs fairly high humidity levels. Use a pebble tray or water surround.Treat your Chinese money plant to the occasional boost of diluted houseplant fertiliser solution during warmer growing months. You may be rewarded with even more gorgeous leaves, and maybe a flower or two.
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The slow growing Pinus pinea 'Silver Crest' grows more compact than the much higher Pinus pinea, the hard needles are silvery green.Preferred Position: Pinus pinea Silver Crest thrives in full sun, making it an ideal addition to a sunny spot in your garden. Shape : An attractive pyramidal shape with distinctive silver-blue needles that add a touch of elegance to your landscape.Soil: Prefers moist but well drained soil, multi-purpose compost with general purpose fertiliser.Excellent resistance to winds.Native to the Mediterranean. Sought-after as a Christmas tree! (to be kept away from radiators)Sold in a 11cm pot.
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A repeat flowering climbing rose producing masses of fully double blooms of pink blended with shades of apricot. Ideal for walls, trellises and patio pots.Colour: Apricot blend double bloomsScented: SlightHeight & Spread: 200cm x 150cm, Flower head diameter 7cmPosition: 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 **Pirouette Climbing RoseColour: apricot blendSold in a 4 litre pot.