Box hedging has been the staple plant for formal garden hedges across the UK for many hundreds of years. But lately, the emergence of box blight (a disease causing dieback), and box tree caterpillar (Cydalima perspectalis) has led to the search for more robust alternatives for some parts of the UK where these have become a problem. Fortunately, along comes Ilex crenata, and more particularly the selection 'Green Hedge'. Despite its common name of Japanese Holly, the leaves are not prickly, and are small and round, very closely resembling Buxus (Box) - almost identical in fact - although probably a darker green if anything. It is equally easy to trim and thrives on a regular pruning as a hedge, yet is more robust and a little more vigorous in growth. For quickest establishment of dwarf hedges plant this size out all year round at 20cm (8in) spacing. Use in the same situations as you would box - smaller low hedges to separate areas, acts as borders, lining paths etc. However, is also vigorous enough to produce larger topiary too if allowed to grow to its full size. Supplied as a trimmed plant in a 9cm pot. Contact us for prices on larger volumes.
There's no need for dull hedges in your garden - this superb collection of three of our favourites varieties will provide true year-round interest that will keep gardens alive all year-long. These tried and tested garden winners are perfect for separating and dividing areas in your garden, or for creating privacy in exposed areas, but they're also perfect for fillings in any gaps your might have in existing beds and borders, or even build a new one from scratch. Once planted they will rapidly grow away and look tremendous from this year onwards, providing a stunning visual display and a degree of privacy and security for you, as well as a natural safe haven for a wide variety of wildlife. In a mixture of colour, from the red-tinged leaves of the Photinia 'Red Robin' to the beautiful creamy variegation of the Griselinia, this mix of hardy shrubs are guaranteed to brighten up beds, borders or even large patio containers if you're short for space - wherever you fancy planting them! Plant together for a vibrant, year-round mix of colour, or plant separately and frame beds, borders and patios. These hardy shrubs will bring your winter-worn garden back to life in an instant, from early spring and they will not lose their colour or their leaves over the winter. Plant them right now - they'll burst into life in spring and give you spectacular results this year and for many years to come!
Back by popular demand! What a beauty this is in the border! Pop in a sunny or lightly shaded area and its form and colouring are simply magnificent. Bupleurum is an intriguing and useful annual with flowers like a euphorbia and leaves like a eucalyptus. Ideal for use in vase displays or interplanting with tall ageratum varieties like 'Timeless'.
Reduce flies in your greenhouse by using these Greenhouse Fly Catchers. Simply hang them up in areas of your greenhouse, and they will start catching flies.
Garden Grow Greenhouse tunnel (PVC) 300x45x45cm is perfect for your allotment or vegetable patch.
This low growing Juniper makes excellent, weed suppressing ground cover for rockeries and borders, or grown as an individual specimen plant. The low, sweeping branches are cloaked in aromatic, evergreen foliage, extending to 1.5m (5?) with maturity.
Grow a variety of flowers, plants and vegetables is this portable greenhouse. Constructed using powder coated steel frames covered with a waterproof PE protector, this greenhouse is durable and easy to construct.
This polycarbonate greenhouse is a great garden building perfect for growing a wide range of vegetables. This metal spacious greenhouse has a strong aluminium frame which has been coated in green or silver paint for a stylish finish.
Indoor plants can turn a house into a home! Our House Plant ?Green Mix? is the easy way to transform your living space with some healthy looking ?greenery?.