Who could resist touching the fluffy red cylindrical flower heads that drip from the branches of this evergreen shrub during late spring and summer? Not many. But this native of Australia has more going for it than just its 'stroke me' qualities. The tiny leaves that cover its arching branches release a delicious lemony scent when brushed, and its arching branches provide all year round interest. Wherever you plant it its perfect as specimen in the lawn, grown against a wall or fence, or planted in large pots. A real sun lover, give it the brightest spot possible. You need to water a bottlebrush for its first season, but when established plants are extremely drought tolerant. Protect it in harder winters by covering with fleece or grow in pots so it can be moved indoors (a shed, front porch, garage or conservatory would be ideal).
Escallonia 'C.F. Ball' is a tough, reliable evergreen shrub, featuring a thick covering of shiny dark green leaves below clumps of vivid crimson, tubular flowers that add interest to your garden throughout the summer. Attracting pollinating insects to your garden, this Escallonia is the perfect choice for evergreen hedging. It can also be grown as a specimen shrub in coastal gardens and mixed borders, providing year round structure whilst requiring little maintenance. Height and Spread: 2.5m (8?).
Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' produces a profusion of gently-scented pink flowers all summer, and is very attractive to bees. The small and glossy leaves of this wonderfully versatile shrub, which has an RHS AGM, remain on the plant all winter, providing structure and colour in even the bleakest weather. Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' is robust and easy to grow, a fantastic shrub for low-maintenance gardens. It thrives in coastal situations and even in difficult clay soils, and makes a superb evergreen hedge. Height and spread: 2m (6.5?).
This product is offered for sale for home delivery exclusively via our website only. The images represent established plants, the supplied product may be younger. All heights listed are approximate and fully established plant heights may vary. The amount of foliage, buds or bloom on the plant will depend on what part of the season the product is purchased. Please see description below for full product details.This is a fabulous new colour addition to the amazing Bottlebrush family. No prizes for guessing where they get their name from - their classic spring flowers zing with intense colour. Usually red, this is the first widely available pink, and what a neon-pink it is too! Each flower is made up of thousands of thin stamens, each pollen rich, so become a mecca for bees and butterflies early in the season. Flowering in spring, it is great to attract early season pollinators to fruit - and sometimes has a mini flush of flowers again in autumn. Grow in a pot in a warm and sunny spot, in a well-drained mix. Although hardy to -5C or so, we would advise some winter protection, as early leaves and growth can be damaged.Top Tips- Callistemon will flower best when grown in full sun in moist but well drained soil in a sheltered position away from cold winds.- Outdoors, Callistemon (Bottlebrush) look great in mixed borders especially if combined with other drought tolerant plants such as salvias and lavenders.Care GuidePlanting Advice for Callistemon Bottlebrush:- Generally unfussy as to soil, poor soil benefits from the addition of plenty of organic matter.- Once established plants don't need special attention and are generally problem-free.- Pot-grown trees can be planted at any time of the year as long as the soil is not waterlogged or frozen.- Dig a square planting hole 3 x wider than the roots of the shrub you're planting and mix some well-rotted compost or manure with the soil from the hole and use this to re-fill once the shrub is in place.- Before planting soak container-grown shrubs thoroughly and allow to drain.- Remove your Callistemon from its pot and tease out a few of the roots.- Add Mycorrhizal fungi to the roots when planting to help plants establish quicker.- Place your tree in the hole at the same level at the pot, refill, firm, and water well.- Mulch around the base of the plant.- Plants can also be grown in a pot using a good quality soil-based compost.Aftercare Advice for your Bottlebrush:- Although drought-tolerant, Callistemon requires regular watering.- Feed with a general-purpose liquid feed in the growing season and top dress in the spring.- Callistemon can get out of hand under glass so restrictive pruning may be necessary to keep their shape.- Hardy in the UK down to -4°C! In very exposed sites, a fleece cover and mulch will see them safely through the winter. Potted plants can be moved to a cool conservatory or greenhouse.Pruning Advice for Callistemon:- Lightly prune after flowering to keep them under control, cutting just behind the spent bloom.- Callistemons in general don't like hard-pruning, so just remove spent flowerheads immediately after flowering, or trim new growth to maintain shape.Planting Time:March - AugustFlowering Time:March - MayAbout You GardenEstablished for over 50 years, our award winning trusted plant supplier are based in South Lincolnshire. Their experienced team take care of a wide variety of both native and continental plants.Delivery InformationThis product benefits from a specialised plant shipment service and is delivered directly from the supplier. All products are packaged with extreme care and transported in specially designed plant containers. Delivery is only available to mainland England and Wales (see delivery exclusion information below) for this product. Please be aware when ordering multiple plants they may be arrive on different dates. This is due to some of the products being dispatched from separate warehouses to ensure the best conditions for delivery.Delivery exclusions: Regrettably we are unable to deliver to: AB, BT, DD8-11, GY, HS, IM, IV, JE, KA27-28, KW, PA20-80, PH19-50, TR21-25, ZE. Order received to excluded delivery location will be automatically cancelled and refunded. Please note: Plants and trees are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details.In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team within 24 hours. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.
The Beauty Berry is a wonderful deciduous shrub for providing year-round interest, the culmination of which is a grand display of violet-purple berries and rosy pink foliage in autumn. The purple-tinted leaves that appear in spring are followed by small pink flowers by midsummer, attracting bees and other pollinating insects. Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion' has a prestigious RHS AGM and is both exotic and hardy, an eye-catching choice for both borders and low maintenance gardens. Its berried stems make a lovely addition to autumn flower arrangements. Height: 3m (10?). Spread: 2.5 (8?).
Calla Lily Callafornia Rio is an outstanding new variety bearing large deep purple blooms with an unmissable strong fragrance. Lasting a long time in the vase, they will look as spectacular in the home as they do in the garden. Because of their extravagant, exotic appearance, Calla Lilies are striking when planted en-masse by themselves and are perfect for creating stunning backdrops behind shorter flowers.
Indulge your taste for luxury with the dazzling beauty of Calla Lily Callafornia Ice Dancer. Bearing large, creamy-white blooms set against dark green foliage they are perfect are creating standout displays in your patio pots or at the back of your garden borders throughout the summer months. Wonderfully fragrant and lasting a long time in a vase, it's no wonder they have long been a favourite of gardeners and florists.
<p>Noted for their large flowers, strong fragrance, and unbelievably gorgeous colours, Cally Lillies are perfect for adding a tropical feel to any summer garden. On display for months from June to September, you can't help but admire the trumpet-shaped blooms set against attractive foliage. A good choice for creating exotic backdrops in your borders, feature plants in your container displays are in cut flower gardens.</p> <p>With this Calla Lily Collection, you will receive the following outstanding varieties:</p> <p>Calla Lily Callafornia Le Chique: Beautiful dark pink flowers are borne in profusion over the summer months.</p> <p>Calla Lily Callafornia Ice Dancer: Bears creamy white flowers with an unforgettable fragrance.</p> <p>Calla Lily Callafornia Rio: The deep purple, funnel-shaped flowers are perfect for bring bright colour to your patio pots or borders.</p>
Calla Lily Callafornia Le Chique is perfect for adding a splash of pink to your garden or patio area with its graceful stems of exotic dark pink flowers and white-speckled green foliage. Each bulb can produce 5-15 flowers and will keep on blooming throughout the summer from June to September. Wonderfully fragrant, they will look spectacular planted in your containers or flower beds and will also look gorgeous in cut flower arrangements too.
This is a fabulous new colour addition to the amazing Bottlebrush family. No prizes for guessing where they get their name from - their classic spring flowers zing with intense colour. Usually red, this is the first widely available pink, and what a neon-pink it is too! Each flower is made up of thousands of thin stamens, each pollen rich, so become a mecca for bees and butterflies early in the season. Flowering in spring and early summer, it is great to attract early season pollinators to fruit - and sometimes has a mini flush of flowers again in autumn. Grow in a pot in a warm and sunny spot, in a well-drained mix. A half-hardy shrub, give winter protection in colder, windier spots, as early leaves and growth can be damaged.
Masses of charming tubular pink flowers crowd the stem tips of Escallonia laevis 'Pink Elle' from early summer onwards. Perfect for borders or even for creating an ornamental hedge too! A low maintenance shrub that will give huge rewards for very little effort!
The Kalanchoe/Bryophyllum Fedtschenckoi plant honours the late botanist Boris Fedtschenckoi but is more commonly known as Lavender Scallops. Identifiable from their unusual shapes and pinkish hue on the fringe of their compact foliage. Its perennial succulent with upright flowering stems which bloom into beautiful large flowers. Light and Water It’s a relatively easy succulent to grow as a houseplant with one need. The plant needs lots of strong sunlight (preferably full sun), whether grown indoors or outside, especially during the summer. So, place in a bright room with filtered light and ample airflow. When repotting, provide porous soil with adequate drainage, pots with drainage hole are recommended. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Water the plant infrequently. It’s easy to overwater this plant. Allow the soil to dry out between watering. As with all succulents, never let them sit in water and do not water on the leaves. If you water from beneath by letting the plant sit in a saucer of water, make sure to pour off any excess water after a few minutes. The hotter it is outside, the faster your soil will dry out, so you’ll need to water more often if you live in a hot area. Water with caution in winter, as the plant can lose its roots if the soil stays cold and wet for extended periods. Feeding helps encourage thicker, healthier growth. Feed the plant bi-weekly with a liquid fertilizer throughout the summer months. During the winter, stop feeding the plant. The plant also requires less water during the winter.