This Japanese Barberry does what its name suggests. Berberis thunbergii 'Tiny Gold' is a compact hardy shrub, the deciduous foliage of which is a golden colour when it first appears in the spring. In the summer, these leaves take on a green hue, while the autumn sees them turn spectacular shades of orange and red. The plant's size, a mere 50cm (1'8), surely earns it a place in a patio container or at the front of a cottage garden border. It also boasts delicate, yellow flowers, which bloom in April and May and make this 'Tiny Gold' bush a nectar-rich haven for bees and butterflies in small wildlife gardens. Height: 50cm (1'8). Spread: 50cm (1'8).
Striking gold foliage accents the fantastic hot pink flowers of this easy to grow, deciduous shrub. Spiraea japonica ?Double Play Gold? maintains a neat compact, mounded shape with gorgeous orange-pink growth at the top of each stem, creating a real talking point in the garden. A perfect choice for a wildlife garden in a border or container and equally, if not more attractive planted on mass. Season long interest with minimal maintenance, perfect for beginner gardeners. Height and spread: 60cm (24?).
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?).
Cornus sericea 'White Gold' offers year-round interest. In the spring, the plant bears white flowers, which grow in clusters amongst its variegated green and white foliage. The summer sees Red Osier Dogwood produce unusual, pale fruits, which look great in sunny, mixed borders. Even once the deciduous shrub has shed its leaves, it continues to stand out, for its naked stems are a bright, yellow colour. Cornus stolonifera is thus worthy of a place in any cottage or low maintenance garden, particularly those in need of winter colour. Height: 1.5m (4'11). Spread: 1m (3'3).
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'.
Exclusive mix of tall, single-flowered French marigolds in an exciting new blend of three fiery colours, including a fabulous new red. The uniform height of the flowers makes them ideal as cut flowers.
Commonly known as Himalayan Honeysuckle, Flowering Nutmeg, or Pheasant Berry, Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Lanterns' is a deciduous shrub with attractive light green foliage and unusual clusters of Bluebell like, cream flowers that emerge from wine red bracts. It is best planted in a sunny, sheltered border. Its autumn berries attract garden birds. It looks good planted alongside shrubs with red tinged leaves, such as Leucothoe 'Scarletta'. Height and Spread: 2m (6.5')
The latest addition to the acclaimed SunBelievable™ range is just as spectacular as its sister-plant, Sunflower 'Brown Eyed Girl?. This compact, bushy, multi-branching cultivar is smothered with cheery clear-yellow blooms with contrasting dark centres.