Planted in a line, Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Dart's Red Lady' , makes an attractive and very manageable low hedge, that is ideal for front gardens. It can also be planted as a lone specimen shrub, within a garden border.
Description for Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Harlequin' not available
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Description for Linaria purpurea 'Cannon J Went' not available
Native to North America and part of the Sunflower family of plants, Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' has bold, pink giant daisy type flowers that look fantastic planted in mixed garden borders or priarie style meadow areas. Coneflowers are also great at attracting bees and butterflies to gardens. They flower in August, at the height of summer and are best grown in full sun, in well drained soil. Height: 90cm (36). Spread 50cm (20).
A bright and contrasting mix of bright pink petals and a dark orange central cone, the Magnus will certainly stand out and liven up dull spots in the garden. Hardy Coneflowers that bloom from mid-summer until first frost and return year after year. Flowering from July to September, they will stand between 50cm to 1 meter tall. Each bloom has a central cone and horizontal petals, which makes these great as long-lasting cut flowers too. Also known by their Latin name of Echinacea, these classic, daisy-like hardy perennials are much suited to a traditional cottage-garden style setting, yet equally at home in drift plantings and gravel beds too, or just massed together in pots. Supplied as 3 x established planta in 9cm pots, ready to plant out.
This stunning Acer is guaranteed to make an impact in your garden for years to come! Fully hardy even in the coldest winters it loses its leaves in winter, only to burst with incredible colour in spring. The stunning foliage changes colour throughout the year, producing an amazing array of colours in autumn. Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' has a classic deep burgundy-purple leaves that turn an even more brilliant shade of bright red in Autumn, just before they fall. The classic red-leaved maple, ideal in large pots, shade or sun, in traditional and modern garden styles. Acers are slow growing, making them ideal for growing in large pots or smaller gardens, where once planted, they are very easy to maintain, and reward you with gorgeous foliage displays for many years. They do well in light shade, as the brightest summer hot sun can scorch the paler coloured leaves occasionally. Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot, ready to pot up or plant out.
One of the best assortments of Coneflower available combining a bright blend of colours and forms all in one vibrant mix. Echinacea purpurea 'Primadonna Mixed' produces long lasting flowers from July to September that will attract wildlife to the garden and receive admiring glances when used as a cut flower indoors.
Echinacea purpurea 'Double Decker' is a perennial flowering plant that looks great in garden borders, and is a good choice for a range of garden styles, from cottage to contemporary.
Graptopetalum are perennial succulent plants and native to Mexico and Arizona. They grow in a rosette. they are not frost hardy but in frost-free regions, make excellent rockery plants. This variety ‘purpureum’ is an un-usual species with thick fleshy cupped triangular leaves coloured maroon with a purple reverse. This creates a unique looking colouring on its leaves, a small but striking addition to any rare plant collectors. Like most succulents it likes to be dry, in well-drained soil. Light and Water Keep this plant in direct sunlight for best growth, it can also do well in bright indirect sunlight too. Water when the soil is fully drained, check the soil with your finger to see if it is dry several inches down or if the leaves are starting to look shrivelled. Overwatering can cause root rot so make sure it drains completely before watering again.
Loved for its free standing habit and large, daisy-like blooms, Echinacea 'Magnus' is a compact variety of Cone Flower, perfect for growing at the front of borders amongst other perennials. Particularly attractive to bees and butterflies, the fiery-red, cone shaped centres of the flowers are surrounded by attractive pink, daisy-shaped petals. The seed heads look particularly attractive in winter and the seeds provide food for birds, so no part of this plant is left to waste. Ideal for use as cut flowers, with a flowering period from July right through summer. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12).
A spectacular addition to any garden design with it's deep reddish-purple leaves which turn a brilliant red-orange shades in the autumn. A vigorous grower;this deciduous shrub will be right at home in a garden border or container.