As a strong structual element in the garden, this upright Chinese Juniper with its steely blue, prickly foliage is a real winner. Its evergreen foliage provides all-year interest, and it bears small and distinctive violet-brown fruits. What's more, it needs virtually no maintenance. Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Alps' has aromatic foliage which smells a little like gin. A few sprigs thrown on the bonfire or used to light the barbeque, create a wonderfully rich and spicy scent. Height: 4m (12?). Spread: 3m (10?).
Description for Dianthus chinensis heddewigii 'Victoriana' not available
Showy plants for bedding, border, rockery and containers producing an abundance of quite unique, showy black and white flowers throughout summer. The dainty, fully double blooms are heavily laced, over an inch in diameter and sweetly scented. They make excellent cut flowers lasting a long time in water. Flowers summer. Height 30-38cm (12-15in).
Blue Wisteria dripping off porches, archways and the frontages of country cottages is a wonderful sight of spring and early summer and fills the air with sweet heady perfume. Wisteria grow vigorously and can reach heights of 10m if left unchecked but can be pruned to restrict if space is limited. The plant is easy to grow - just give it in a sunny spot with support to allow the twining stems to climb - trellises and pergolas are perfect for this. Once established you'll enjoy a profusion of fragrant blossom from April to June and the bean-like seed pods that follow are a lovely bonus. Pruning is easy, just shorten the new growth in August and again the following February.
The foliage of Juniperus chinensis (also known as Juniperus x pfitzeriana) 'Blaauw' has an unusual blue-grey tone. Its colouring makes this dwarf conifer stand out in rockeries and other sunny or partially shady parts of the garden. Alternatively, the Chinese Juniper can be grown as a specimen plant or tree. Like most Sabinas, it is slow-growing, but requires little maintenance once mature. The plant is therefore a useful and long-lasting hardy shrub. Height: 1.2m (3'11). Spread: 1m (3'3).
A bright mix of these large-flowered Dianthus that provide fabulous summer colour. Dianthus chinensis 'Coronet Mixed' is one of the best bedding Dianthus you?ll find with multiple blooms per plants and wide, open flowers that smother the dark foliage.
Astilbe chinensis 'Mojito' is relatively new on the scene, but certainly makes its presence known! The feathery plumes of white flowers open from pale green buds above a neat clump of dark green foliage - the overall effect is both elegant and refined.