With a fresh Juniper scent, and an upright, thin habit, this architectural conifer is a great choice for the front garden, or as a conifer within a large rockery. It can also be used within a formal garden, for example, planted in pairs along the length of a path.
The Summer Jazz series of the Trumpet Vine are compact and not as vigorous as other varieties. Campsis tagliabuana 'Summer Jazz Fire Trumpet' has showy red-orange trumpet-shaped flowers which appear from spring, lasting well into autumn.
The Winter Jasmine bears canary yellow flowers on its bare stems from February onwards, heralding the arrival of spring. This robust and versatile climber is very easy to grow, and benefits from regular pruning. Jasminum nudiflorum has a loose, sprawling habit and happily clambers over walls in a show of stiff, bright green stems. It can easily be trained upwards with wires for a neater display. Height and spread: 3m (10').
In spring this small bushy tree is smothered in rosy-pink hanging blooms. The Judas Tree is a beautiful sight, and fascinating too, as the flowers grow straight out of the older wood, growing directly from the trunk or from mature branches. After the flowers come attractive heart-shaped leaves which turn a rich yellow in autumn. For best results, plant Cercis siliquastrum in moist, well-drained soil. Height and spread: up to 10m (32').
Three main aspects we all look for when choosing plants are reliability, versatility and vigour, and this variety of common Privet provides just that, and more. Ligustrum vulgare ?Atrovirens? is frost hardy and can be trained to form a semi-evergreen hedge or used on its own as a free standing shrub. However you decide to grow it, the shiny green oval leaves are guaranteed to make a perfect dark backdrop for feature plants in the border. In midsummer small white flowers appear, followed by glossy black fruits in autumn. But best of all, no matter how harsh the weather might be, Ligustrum will continue to flourish to its fullest potential. Height and spread: 200cm (78?).
If you wish to add an exotic touch to your cottage, woodland or scented garden, consider Lonicera 'Golden Trumpet'. This climber, which is also known as Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle, will happily grow up a south-facing pergola or trellis. Here, its distinctive, bright yellow flowers will flourish from June until the late summer. These blooms are succeeded by red berries, which will add colour and texture to the autumn landscape. This Loniera x brownii cultivar is therefore a great, all-round hardy shrub for anyone looking for an unusual plant. Height: 4m (12'). Spread: 2m (6').
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A classic icon of simple elegance often favoured by brides, the Arum Lily provides pristine white spathes emerging from backdrop of large glossy, heart shaped leaves from May to July. The simplicity of the flower gives an architectural stature to this perennial plant which is best suited to moist borders, bog gardens, or as a marginal at a ponds edge. You have the choice of enjoying the flowers in situ or taking them indoors for a stunning, long lasting display. Height and spread: 90cm (36?).
Dark, burgundy foliage arches to form a neat clump, making an attractive feature in summer borders. From July, a profusion of long, fluffy, purple-red flower spikes rise above the glossy foliage. Pennisetum x advena 'Rubrum' is a fast growing variety that makes a spectacular display, contrasting beautifully with other grasses and perennials.
Calla Lilies are prized for their luxuriant display of shapely flower spathes. This half-hardy variety is particularly glamorous, boasting masses of pristine white flowers that make a wonderful addition to summer bouquets.
Arum 'Gold Label' is both exotic and elegant, making a spectacular choice for the patio or conservatory. This showy Zantedeschia sends up golden flower spathes that rise above the glossy, silver-specked foliage.
Arum 'Morning Sun' is perfect for adding an exotic touch to your patio or conservatory. A profusion of peachy-orange flower spathes makes an enticingly tropical display.