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The Laurus nobilis is a handsome evergreen shrub or small tree. It features aromatic waxy green leaves, which are often used in cookery. Small clusters of creamy yellow flowers appear in early summer. The ‘Bay Laurel’ is perfect for screening; it is also used as part of herb garden or alongside roses to add structure to a border. This Laurel has been cultivated since the beginning of recorded history and was a key symbol of mythological history too. The Greek and Roman scholars are always depicted as wearing a wreath on the head which is made from bay leaves.Soil: any free drainingPosition: full sun, partial shadeHardiness: half-hardy, needs sheltering from strong windsEventual height/spread after 20 years: 4-5m/3mSold in a 3 litre pot. -
Standard size - this indicates the height to which the trunk has been cleared before the foliage head begins. This standard has the appearance of a small tree. It has a long thin truck with rounded foliage head. Evergreen and aromatic, the Laurus nobilis is one of the most popular evergreen standard trees, loved by the Romans and cherished for it's delicate flavouring in culinary cuisine, these beautiful plants will grace an entrance or doorway and look fabulous planted in the border, paterre or herb garden.Position: Bay trees love a sunny or partially shaded area of the garden. Watering: Water regularly with well-drained soil during the growing season. Don't allow roots to stand in water. Less water is required in the winter months, but don't allow the tree to dry out.Likes fertile, well-drained soil.Likes shelter from cold winds and frost. In cooler regions, consider growing in a pot which you can move indoors in autumn. Plant warming Fleeces or Rolls of Fleece for the larger plant are ideal if you don't have a greenhouse or a suitable place to store your Tree.(note, we have warming fleeces and rolls of fleece in store)Sold as a Standard in a 25 litre pot. -
English Lavender, compact and bushy. Narrow, aromatic, grey-green leaves. Mid-late Summer it produces spikes of fragrant, purple flowers.Six plants in this pack. -
Lavandula Anouk is a french lavender with dense heads of dark purple, fragrant flowers.Features:Best kept in full sunLong flowering periodScented foliageEasy to growSold in a 1 litre pot. -
It produces dense spikes of fragrant, deep violet summer flowers above slender, aromatic, silvery-grey leaves. It is possibly the best lavender for edging paths and borders and the aromatic foliage perfumes the air if you brush against it. It also works well in a gravel garden, or clipped into a formal sphere for a contemporary look. The flower-spikes are highly attractive to bees and other nectar-loving insects.Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardySold in a 3 litre pot. -
An unusual and intriguing evergreen shrub. Leucothoe Curly Red is very sought after due to it's unique, curling leaves. When they first shoot, young leaves are a glossy red colour before maturing to a glossy green for Summer. As Winter comes and the cold weather approaches, this fantastic shrub actually changes its colour back to red and remains so until Spring approaches and new shoots appear. It can also bloom with small, white flowers in Spring, however these are often insignificant and do not draw attention away from it's glorious foliage. An ideal plant at providing groundcover, due to it's low spreading habit. Can grow up to 1m in height if not maintained, however it is commonly and very easily trimmed to keep it compact.This plant is easy to grow and very hardy. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and a shady position but is also tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions. Sold in a 12 litre pot. -
An unusual and intriguing evergreen shrub. Leucothoe Curly Red is very sought after due to it's unique, curling leaves. When they first shoot, young leaves are a glossy red colour before maturing to a glossy green for Summer. As Winter comes and the cold weather approaches, this fantastic shrub actually changes its colour back to red and remains so until Spring approaches and new shoots appear. It can also bloom with small, white flowers in Spring, however these are often insignificant and do not draw attention away from it's glorious foliage. An ideal plant at providing groundcover, due to it's low spreading habit. Can grow up to 1m in height if not maintained, however it is commonly and very easily trimmed to keep it compact.This plant is easy to grow and very hardy. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and a shady position but is also tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions. Sold in a 5 litre pot.
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Leucothoe Scarletta is a magnificent hardy evergreen variety that is the perfect addition for brightening up the front of garden borders or when planted in containers to be displayed on the patio or decking, where the long slender leaves have an almost metallic shimmer in the sun. The vivid red foliage develops to a mild green then transpires into a bronze-red colour during the autumn and winter months, keeping interest and colour within the garden when other plants begin to fade. A great option to suppress weeds, this compact variety will reach a mature height of only 45-60cm. Small white flowers will begin to bloom in March through to May that contrast beautifully with the dense foliage. We recommend planting in more shaded areas of the garden in humus, rich acidic soil where they will thrive.Sold in a 2 litre pot. -
Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain' Pheasant BerryA vigorous and upright deciduous shrub with green foliage and long lasting tassels of very distinctive flower heads consisting of wine coloured bracts enclosing white flowers followed by dark purple almost black berries.Flowering: June through to September.Height and Spread: 2m (6.5'). Likes well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Will tolerate a wide range of soils, from sand to chalk and clay, and can be remarkably drought tolerant.Sold in a 3 litre pot.Picture image courtesy of HGC K.G 01.08.2024 -
Dense clusters of white flowers in July and August followed by shiny, spherical, black fruit and oval, yellow-margined, rich-green leaves. This vigorous, versatile, golden privet will happily grow in any well-drained soil. It makes an attractive hedge for a sunny urban or suburban site, retaining its leaves in all but the coldest winters.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingSold in a 2 litre pot. -
This vigorous, oval leaf privet makes a crisp, pollution-tolerant hedge for an urban or surburban site. The small, oval, bright green leaves provide dense cover, and clusters of white flowers appear in July and August followed by shiny, spherical, black fruit. Thriving in sun or shade, the lustrous, dark green foliage will often provide a year-round backdrop, although it may be shed in colder regions or harsh winters. Keep in mind too that if grown as a hedge and kept pruned, it is unlikely to flower.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingSold in a 2 litre pot.
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