There's nothing like the taste of home grown fruit, but if you're short on space, deciding which tree to choose can be difficult. Not any longer, as we bring you the amazing 'Queen Mary' cherry. Developed to have a naturally columnar habit and no branches, the 'Queen Mary' cherry has been bred, rather than pruned into its upright shape, so it will maintain its form without the need for special training or pruning. Stunning spring cherry blossom is followed in July by the fabulous large, dark red and aromatic fruit that's just begging to be eaten! Self-fertile and reaching a height of just 2m in 5 years, harvesting the fruit of 'Queen Mary' couldn't be easier as the cherries grow naturally close to the main stem instead of on branches. As well as being a productive fruit tree, it also makes a magnificent addition to your patio or balcony so that you can snack on the delicious cherries, fresh from the tree. Supplied as a bare root tree, ready to plant, growing to 2m in 5 years.
With its dramatic, greyish-green leaves narrowly margined with creamy-white this is a decorative shrub that illuminates duller corners of the garden. Occasionally it will also produce dainty deep purple flowers, further adding to its allure. Easy to grow and care for and the perfect plant for less experienced gardeners, Pittosporum makes a good specimen tree or can be trimmed into neat hedges as it lends itself perfectly to topiary shapes. Not only does 'Silver Queen' make the perfect garden plant, it's also ideal for using in flower arrangements as the foliage lasts well when cut, making it a good foil for bright flowers. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come.Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot, ready for planting straight out.
A recent introduction and already an award winner, Passiflora 'Snow Queen' has picked up prizes at both the Plantarium Trade Fair and the HTA National Plant Show and is proving to be a very desirable addition to the garden. Bigger and better that the old favourite 'Constance Eliott' its spectacular, pure white flowers are a sight to behold. With a centre filled with striking, feathery stamens the blooms that are almost twice as large and remain open for two to three days. An absolute 'must-have' for your garden, Snow Queen is totally winter hardy to -8°C and its glossy, lobed leaves are evergreen to semi evergreen depending on temperature. It's so easy to care for, this vigorous climber will flourish in a dry sunny location with free draining soil. Perfect to grow over an obelisk, up a trellis or over a fence 'Snow Queen' has a compact habit which means that it can even be grown in a pot on the patio or on a balcony - so anyone can grow this stunning climber. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot ready for immediate planting, this passion flower will grow to 3m (10ft).
This gorgeous fine-leaved selection of weeping Maples makes a wonderful feature or specimen plant. Never taller than a small tree, it is slow growing, and makes a super focal point. And with this standard clear-stem form, you get extra height to show off the weeping habit to it's very best. Covered in lovely red feathery lace foliage from early Spring, which darkens to burgundy over Summer, and then finally a riot of bright orange red in Autumn before it falls. Grow in a large pot, or in a lawns as a feature plant, or in mixed borders - perfect both in modern, minimalist gardens, or more traditonal mixed settings. Adds a lovely textural and colourful feel, which will last many, many years.
Geranium Fire Queen is a real favourite, and it's no wonder, with its large, vivid red flowers, long flowering period, and good weather tolerance it's sure to create a top display in any garden. This popular variety offers rich fiery red displays for all your garden borders, baskets and containers once grown on, flowering from mid-spring to the first frost, these fabulous geraniums will thrive when positioned in full sun. Supplied as a pack of 60 pro+ plug plants, ready to grow on before planting out.
The Most Beautiful Winter-Flowering Plant - and so on trend too - Hellebore Double Queen mix. This collection features Large, Ruffled & Speckled Blooms in double flowered forms - each one is totally unique because it has come from seed! Adding delightful colour to your winter garden, these beautiful blooms, each of 2-3in diameter, are dainty to look at but incredibly tough whatever the weather! Hellebores are perfect for brightening your garden in late winter when other plants are still slumbering, and they make an ideal accompaniment to spring bulbs. Their cup-shaped blooms provide a valuable nectar source for early pollinators and are a favourite with furry bumble bees when they are woken on a warm spring day. Each collection includes a mix of 3 plug plants thats will provide you with a stunning mix of colours, many with speckles and darker edges to their petals. With flowers from February - April they are a must for every spring garden! So easy to grow, they will slowly establish into small clumps, increasing in flower number year after year - it is not uncommon to have upwards of 50 flowers in around 5 years. They thrive out of direct sun, preferring to grow in rich, well-drained soil in dappled shade - hellebores are essentially a woodland plant, so thrive in soil that is humus rich and moist. They can also be grown in pots if space is limited, provided they do not dry out in summer. Supplied as 3 x jumbo plug plants, ready to pot on and plant out.
Visually delightful, these outstanding blooms provide a perfect blend of Strawberry and Jersey Cream brought together in perfect flower form! Selected by the 'pros' as the best bicolour in trials last summer, its free-branching habit ensures it will be covered in flower for up to 6 months! Each lovely bloom will be subtly different in marking which just adds to the effect. Queen of Hearts is semi-trailing so perfect for baskets and patio tubs alike. Stunning grown on it's own or try with bold blues and mauves Height and trails up to 30 cm (12").
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One of the most popular roses of all time and for good reason - Queen Elizabeth is a gorgeous variety with large, pink, double blooms that flower continuously all summer long. This tall bush produces clusters beautifully ruffled, fully double, light pink roses that contrast perfectly against the dark green, leathery foliage. Each astonishingly pretty rose is accompanied by a delicate light scent that is sure to delight wherever you plant it. Growing to around 2m tall, it's a very neat, tidy, and impactful Bush rose for its size and will impress everyone who admires it. A traditional favourite that is particularly good as a fragrant, colourful hedge, plus it also carries the accolade of having been voted the World's Favourite Rose. These gorgeous blooms will also make exceptional cut flowers for you to enjoy is a vase arrangement indoors. Supplied as a bare root plant, ready to plant out immediately.
Light up your late summer displays with the bright blooms of this spectacular Lobelia × speciosa 'Queen Victoria'. Perfect for adding height to your beds, borders and containers, this gorgeous perennial will produce bright scarlet red, two lipped flowers from late summer and lasting through to the autumn. This Lobelia will stand tall in your displays, growing to a height of almost 90cm, the unique purple stems will provide you with interest standing in the spring. 'Queen Victoria' is a versatile perennial that will make a perfect addition to your informal cottage garden, it is also a magnet for pollinators such as butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. This Lobelia is hardy to -5 in the winter so will need some protection from strong and cold winds in the winter. Position 'Queen Victoria' in either full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soils where it will thrive and provide you with a spectacular floral display. Cut back your faded blooms to encourage a longer flowering season. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to pot on or plant out. Growing to a height and spread of 60cm (24in) x 45cm (18in).
One of the most eye-catching and unique tulips with its deep purple, almost black petals, Tulip 'Queen of the Night' looks great planted with white tulips to contrast with the distinctive dark colour which makes it stand out even more. Tulips are one of the most popular bulbs as they are such an easy spring flower to plant and grow and they look great planted in a mix of different colour variations to give vibrant spring colour to your garden, patio or decking. They also make great cut flowers to use in vases and containers on the windowsill to brighten up the house. This fully hardy perennial tulip is easy to grow and will naturalise well if left in the ground. Mix with contrasting colours for dramatic effect. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs ready for planting, they are best planted in groups in borders or pots. Place in a sunny or lightly shaded position in rich, well-drained soil.
Just picture it, mounds of fragrant, fern-like foliage and the most amazing flat blooms of bright pink all summer. A perfect choice for a cut flower garden, Achilliea produces flat table-tops of small daisy-like flowers that stand tall on long stems above the contrasting bushy green foliage. Growing as tall as 60cm, the bright cerise pink tone of the blooms will contrast effortlessly with other broader plants. The 'Cerise Queen' is an easy-grow perennial that will thrive in full sun and will tolerate even poor soils however well drained soil is essential. These beautiful blooms are a must if you are wanting to attract butterflys. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot.