Erica carnea 'Pink Spangels' is a versatile evergreen Heather variety that provides outstanding ground cover thanks to its spreading habit. Between February and April an abundance of nectar-rich soft pink flowers are borne, attracting pollinating insects to your garden. This variety will flourish in nearly any well drained soil and can even cope with light shade. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 45cm (18).
Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby' is a hardy evergreen plant that makes superb ground cover thanks to its good spreading habit. The rich pink flowers mature to a dark crimson shade, complementing the dark green foliage and adding much needed colour to your garden between late winter and early spring. This evergreen Heather variety hold a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit and is capable of thriving in any soil and even lightly shaded areas. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 45cm (18).
Purple Loosestrife can be the mainstay of summer planting as it offers height and colour towards the end of the summer season when you are craving something new. Lythrum salicaria ?Robin' can be very long-flowering and with those towering spikes of beautiful pinky-purple flowers, it will provide interest when other plants are starting to fade. It's the perfect plant for gardening beginners because all they require is a position in a moist, sunny border and they will delight year after year. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).
Aronia melanocarpa 'Hugin' is a small, deciduous shrub perfect for providing brilliant autumn colour in small gardens. It produces clusters of pretty white flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by rich black berries ready to harvest in the autumn. The fruits of this Aronia, known as the Black Chokeberry, are tart when raw but are delicious cooked into cakes, pies, jams and compotes. Aronia melanocarpa 'Hugin' is easy to grow, even in boggy conditions, and is perfect as part of a mixed border, where the fiery reds and oranges of its beautiful autumn foliage add seasonal interest. Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 3m (10').
Description for Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Scarlet' not available
A superb prostrate form of Heather with lime green foliage that turns incredible bright golden-yellow, literally glowing, as the weather begins to warm. Erica carnea f. alba 'Golden Starlet' has been awarded a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, undoubtedly because of its unique, neat, compact habit and pretty white, urn-shaped flowers from February to April. With good tolerance to any soil conditions, whether that be acid or alkaline, together with its ability to withstand sun or part-shade, this Heather is a very versatile addition to any garden environment. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 45cm (18).
Ever wondered if there is an easier way to plant bulbs? These innovative pre-planted bulb trays prove that there is! Simply place the biodegradable cardboard tray into your container or border and cover with compost.
Lily-turf is a versatile plant, making itself extremely useful about the garden. Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' is compact variety with short, upright flower stems topped with violet-blue flowers in late summer and autumn.
Put some heat into your summer borders with Crocosmia ?Walberton Scarlet?.
Weigela ?Magic Carpet? is a fantastic new variety of Weigela with unique apricot orange foliage.
Don?t be put off by the thuggish reputation of its cousins. This Persicaria is far less vigorous, so you can enjoy its display without that nagging feeling that it may one day take over the garden!
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' has lush foliage, which makes for unbeatable groundcover in shaded, woodland areas. In addition to adding a splash of greenery to otherwise unremarkable areas, planting this hardy perennial has the added bonus of preventing the growth of weeds. Instead of worrying about weeding, gardeners can admire the understated spikes of white flowers that appear in June - far preferable to nettles, thistles or dandelions! Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 1m (3'3).