This unusual shrub is rarely ever seen and is the only species in its genus. Rhodotypos scandens is native to China and grown for its single white cup-shaped flowers that emerge from the tips of each arching shoot in late spring, followed by large black berries up to 8mm across. It is a deciduous shrub with an upright to slightly arched habit, remaining compact. Ideal for sunny borders or woodland edges. Height and spread: 150cm (59?).
This flamboyant grass makes a superb focal point for summer borders. The tall stems topped with feathery plumes of rich copper red look magnificent above clumps of narrow, green, arching foliage.
This spectacular perennial grass produces distinctive arching green foliage striped with horizontal cream bands. The tall flower plumes are long lasting, making an elegant focal point that will last well into winter. Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' creates a superb backdrop for summer perennials, adding height and vertical structure to summer borders. This RHS AGM maiden grass is easy to grow and requires little maintenance. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 90cm (35). Supplied in 9cm pots.
A big impact in summer borders for very little effort! From late summer, this low maintenance perennial grass produces spidery panicles of bronze tipped flower-spikes that slowly fade to silver as they mature. The tall flower stems rise magnificently above clumps of arching, green foliage.
An attractive grass variety with year-round interest, Miscanthus ?Gracilimus' is well worth serious consideration. It's a clump forming perennial which is easy to grow and after a long hot summer it really comes into its own with tall flower spikes topped with feathery textured copper coloured plumes which, along with the foliage arch over gracefully. The plumes will remain during the winter so that you can enjoy them left in situ or cut them for winter displays indoors. Height: 130cm (51). Spread: 120cm (47).
A really useful plant to fill a gap in your border. It has plumes of feathery flowers and a superb orange coloured stems in autumn.
Sophisticated climber, masses of 1.5in indigo to violet blue, pink or pure white flowers. Quick to bloom from an early sowing. Ideal for the cold greenhouse or conservatory. One of the longest flowering annuals, in bloom untill Christmas if there is no hard frost or in the greenhouse during winter. Climbs to 120-240cm (4-8ft)
A spectacular climbing plant for the summer garden or the conservatory. This very choice creamy white form of Cathedral Bells or The Cup and Saucer Plant comes from Mexico and quickly grows to cover unsightly areas or a wall outdoors, where it can be treated as a summer annual. Alternatively it may be grown in the heated conservatory or greenhouse, where it will continue to flower for many years. Flowers summer. Climbing Height 3-6 metres (10-20ft)
A showy climber for the cool greenhouse, conservatory, and also forming a very decorative screen on trellis or south facing wall in milder areas. The large bell shaped 'cup and saucerflowers are often 6cm (2.5 in) across. Flowers late summer. Climber
The zig-zagging stems of Tradescantia ‘Pink Joy’ bear elegantly pointed, purple striped leaves which have a gorgeous silvery pink shimmer when they catch the light as though they have been dusted with glitter
Miscanthus sinensis 'Ruby Cute' is an arching, deciduous grass is at its best in autumn when the slender green leaves turn to bright ruby red. The leaves begin the year green, with white veins that gradually become pinker as autumn approaches.