Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' has lush foliage, which makes for unbeatable groundcover in shaded, woodland areas. In addition to adding a splash of greenery to otherwise unremarkable areas, planting this hardy perennial has the added bonus of preventing the growth of weeds. Instead of worrying about weeding, gardeners can admire the understated spikes of white flowers that appear in June - far preferable to nettles, thistles or dandelions! Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 1m (3'3).
An absolute gem of a winter flowering plant, little seen but a really good winter garden plant, not grown widely enough. In late winter and early spring, before there's much colour about at all, even before daffodils, it produces intriguing yellow and cream flowers, lightly scented, smothered over bare stems, as flowers are produced before the leaves. It is a relative of the Daphne, sharing it's preference for cool, lightly shaded spots. Martin distinctly remembers being blown away by the first sight and smell of this plant, a large specimen on a remote Dutch Nursery, on a wet, windy and grey February afternoon, but finding much stock has been a challenge. Now we have some, it deserves a space in many gardens.
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Dark purple, tubular petals growing out of cerise sepals, makes Rhodochiton atrosanguineus flowers highly unusual. This exotic looking plant, is a fantastic patio climber, or it can be grown in a hanging basket.
The stiff, upright foliage of Sansevieria ?Fernwood? is mottled with a grey-green snakeskin pattern. With its sleek lines and architechtural appearance, this reliable houseplant is perfect for the modern interior.
These hardy, compact Chrysanthemums are fantastic for adding late summer and autumn colour to your garden, just as other plants are starting to fade. Each plant forms a natural, neat mound of foliage which is completely smothered with flowers for weeks.
Superb for cutting! Strong stems carry splendid blooms up to 10cm (4) across. An exuberant display of colour for late summer borders.
A superb new introduction with orange-red stems that glow beautifully in winter, even on the dullest of days. The creamy white spring flowers and glorious coral pink and apricot autumn foliage provide a long season of interest. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' is perfect for adding colour to winter gardens, woodland areas, and mixed borders. Like most Dogwoods, it is reliable and easy to grow.
With rich ruby red flowers combining with a deliciously seductive chocolate aroma, Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Spellbound' is a most attractive choice for a sunny border. It is loved by pollinating insects too, so it's a great choice for a wildlife garden. The Chocolate Plant likes to grow in moist, well-drained soil and is best grown among other perennials which will support its stems. It is usually grown as an annual in the UK, but it can be kept over winter if it is grown in a pot and kept in frost free conditions. Height and Spread: 60cm (24).
Elsanta has been the most popular strawberry variety for top quality fruit production in the UK for many years. It's a heavy cropper with a super sweet taste and is equally good growth in the garden as well on Pick Your Own and commercial farms.