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Quercus Ilex (Evergreen or Holm Oak)A versatile evergreen eventually becoming a dome shaped specimen parkland tree. Its dark grey bark and narrow oval leaves are dark green above, silver grey and hairy underneath. Yellow catkins in June giving rise to acorns.Wildlife Features;-Fruit for wildlife.Haven for a huge amount of wildlife speciesProviding vital space to eat, shelter and breed..Bees and Insects are attracted to the pollen of catskins as a food source.Other Features;-Suitable for HedgingDrought tolerantHeight and Spread (after 10 years): 7m x 5mQuercus Growing Tips: Grows best in deep fertile soil in mild areas, but will tolerate both dry and chalky soil and a coastal location. Picture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews Sold in a 12 litre pot. -
Form: Bush, Roostock Quince Large subtle pink flowers and very large, pear-shaped fruit. Yellow when they're fully ripe. Sweet and strong scent.Produces a good crop.Producing beautiful flowers in the spring.Uses: CookingPicking month: Early OctoberStoring: DecemberPollination group 2 Self-fertilityRelatively trouble-freeTip-bearer (produces fruit on tips of the previous year's shoots & also on some spurs.)Quinces originally came from Iranian mountain slopes - which can get cold in winter so they are extremely hardy. Meech's Prolific makes delicious jellies and pie fillings when combined with apples or jelly or marmalade when used on their own. Picture image shows plant when in fruit, courtesy of Frank P MatthewsSold in a 12 litre pot. -
Timperley Early Features:-This variety that can be harvested as early as February. Succulent red-based pink stems, passing to light green with red freckling. Very tender with a delicious sweet flavour. The leaves are very attractive but have a high level of oxalic acid that they are slightly poisonous. Self FertileUses: Eating & Cooking (not leaves)Easy variety to grow - performs well outside.Rhubarb Growing Tips:Needs an open, sunny site with moist, but free-draining soil. Avoid frost pockets as the stems are susceptible to frost. Do not harvest during the first year after planting as this will reduce the vigour. Once planted, 'it should not be moved' and appreciates a generous annual mulch of well-rotted compost or manure.Sold in a 3 litre pot.Picture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews. -
Popular main crop variety producing an abundant yield of large thick red stalks, which are not tough or stringy but are juicy and sweet with a slight tartness. A very hardy variety and one of the easiest to grow.Plant crowns 90 - 100cm's apartSold in a 3 litre pot. -
Popular main crop variety producing an abundant yield of large thick red stalks, which are not tough or stringy but are juicy and sweet with a slight tartness. A very hardy variety and one of the easiest to grow.Easy to grow, low maintenance crop.Performs well outsideExcellent for baking into crumbles, pies and alchoholic beverages - said to be the best cooking variety.Sweet and mild.Leaves are attractive, but have a high level of oxalic acid so poisonous to eat.Growing Tip: Needs an open, sunny site with moist, but free-draining soil. Avoid frost pockets as the stems are susceptible to frost. Do not harvest during the first year after planting as this will reduce the vigour. Once planted, 'should not be moved' and appreciates a generous annual mulch of well-rotted compost or manure.Sold in a 3 litre pot.Picture image courtesy of Frank P MatthewsThis Rhubarb is in a 3ltr pot. -
The darkest foliage of any Rodgersia to date, 'Bronze Peacock' emerges with huge bronze fans of colour in the spring. The metallic-looking leaves have a thick, shiny texture, and add great sculptural interest to any planting situation.Position: partial shadeSoil: free-draining soil, compostSold in a 2 litre pot. -
This vigorous, upright rosemary produces spikes of purple-blue flowers, from mid-spring to early summer, so it's ideal for adding colour and vertical interest to the sunny border or herb garden. It's for the aromatic, needle-like foliage however that this plant is most often sought after, because these can be used to add flavour to roasted vegetables and meats.Position: full sunSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to JuneHardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)Sold in a 11cm pot. -
This vigorous, upright rosemary produces spikes of purple-blue flowers, from mid-spring to early summer, so it's ideal for adding colour and vertical interest to the sunny border or herb garden. Its bushy, upright habit also means that it makes a very good variety to use as a hedge. Grow in a sunny, sheltered position in well drained soil. A very popular culinary herb because it is so versatile in the kitchen.Rate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to JuneHardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)Sold in a 3 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. -
A compact climbing rambler rose with plentiful glossy mid-green foliage and very few thorns and lightly fragrant, soft-pink, double flowers in large cascading clusters repeat-flowering through the summer into autumn.Colour: Soft pink Scented: SlightHeight & Spread: 240cm x 180cm, Flower head diameter 5cmPosition: 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 ** -
Sagina Subulata (Irish Moss) is a hardy perennial, dense, rounded tufts form a soft, mossy carpet of green foliage. Small white flowers. Blooms in April and May. Use for a ground cover, between stepping stones, as a rock garden plant, or even a lawn substitute. This is also an excellent moss for bonsai!Position: full sun, partial shadeSoil: moist but well-drainedPicture image courtesy of HGC LB May2024Sold in a 1 litre pot. -
The flamingo tree, (Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'), is a popular dwarf willow that is much loved for its flamboyant foliage in spring - a marbled mix of green and white, with flamingo-pink tips. The leaves fade to green in summer and when they drop in autumn, coral-orange stems are revealed.Mature height : 2.5m.Mature spread : Up to 2m.Recommended usage : Ideal for any garden and border.Likes moist but well-drained soil in full sun.Form: Standard, long stem, round head.Sold in a 4 litre pot.Picture image courtesy of HGC LB 26.5.2024 -
Salix Falmingo is the ultimate, showy Willow. This Dwarf Japanese Willow is sometimes known as the Flamingo Tree, and already a popular small tree up and down the UK.The leaves are a colour explosion, with marbling in pink, green and white, and when they fall in autumn, the stems continue the show, with glowing orange tones! The Flamingo Tree is the perfect tree for small gardens, and makes superb spring colour. Appox. 4' tall.Sold in a 6 litre pot.
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