For outstanding colour over several months of the year, this Japanese Spiraea will undoubtedly supply you with just that. Stunning golden foliage provides a perfect backdrop to the bright pink flower heads that are bound stop everybody in their tracks. The summer blooms of Spiraea japonica ?Pink and Gold? are guaranteed to attract dozens of butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, making this an ideal choice for a wildlife garden. As the summer draws to an end, the foliage takes on wonderful autumn shades, which extends the season of interest well into October. Resilient, low maintenance and long-lasting displays ? what more could you ask for. Height and spread: 120cm (48?).
A classic cottage garden plant in a less common colour. Clumps of attractive foliage appear in spring and tall spires of lemon yellow flowers bloom from May-June. This hardy perennial is perfect for the back of borders where its upright blooms will add structure to your planting displays. Ht. 90cm. Supplied in 2 litre pots.
The large spreading nature of this deciduous shrub provides impact and structure to a garden, used predominantly as a specimen plant. Weigela ?Candida? has tall arching stems which give it a real presence and should be given plenty of space to allow the branches to arch to the ground, which in May through to June are covered with elegant, tubular white flowers. The nectar rich blooms make this an excellent choice for wildlife gardens, attracting a vast array of pollinating insects. Height and spread: 2.5m (8?).
Finally a florist's favourite available to the home gardener! Years of selection mean we can bring you the best range of colours and flower forms.
Showy plants for borders and bedding, with loads of lightly scented flowers throughout the summer in a wide colour range. The ideal last minute border filler. The dried seedheads also make a decorative dried flower.
A gorgeous lilac selection, with large, 7-10cm (3-4in), fully double flower heads, standing proudly above glaucous foliage, followed by large, attractive seed heads. Best sown in large drifts, as an easy to grow annual border filler, adding height and interest.
This popular miniature standard rose has been massively popular for nearly two decades now, and is much more reliable and floriferous than ever before. The White Standard Rose makes an ideal addition to the patio planted in your best container, or as a feature in garden borders. Trim as required to create the shape you prefer. Choose from a ?Full? Standard - supplied with a stem length of 40cm for a commanding presence in your garden, or the brand new ?Half? Standard - supplied with a stem length of 45cm and perfect when added to our stylish Patio Pot as shown. Supplied as bare root plants.
Clematis x durandii differs from most clematis in that it is not a climbing variety, so it is the perfect choice for garden borders. It can also still be trained up trellis or obelisks using ties, making it truly versatile. The stunning indigo blue flowers feature 6 to 8 narrow, twisting sepals as well as golden yellow anthers in the centre, adding an excellent contrast to other plants in your border. Clematis x durandii is straightforward to grow, blooming between June and September and has been awarded an Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
Magnolia 'Sunrise' has magnificent, goblet-shaped white flowers with a distinctive red flame pattern. Grown as a standard, this hardy and compact magnolia makes a superb focus point for smaller gardens and woodland planting schemes.
A familiar sight in many cottage gardens, peonies are well known for their delightfully colourful displays in late spring. Peony ?Candy Strip? goes above and beyond this however due to the impressive marbling effect the large blooms have; boasting both pink and white mixed together to produce a magnificent striping effect. Given plenty of help from plant support to help hold the blooms aove the foliage, this hardy plant will just get bigger and better every single year. Height: 90cm (35?). Spread: 90cm (35?).
This hardy, deciduous shrub is a perfect choice for an easy-to-grow plant with a big impact. From mid-summer large panicles of creamy buds open into pretty white flowers that are appealing to bees and butterflies. Tough and suited to all British weather. Height 3m, spread 2m.
One of the most popular classic dahlia varieties, Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' boasts vibrant red, semi-double flowers set against the deepest, darkest foliage for one of the most striking colour combinations for your containers or garden borders. Gives equally great garden performance whether planted in borders or containers, plus the brilliant red flowers are also great for cutting and enjoying in floral displays around your home.