Ligustrum, or 'Privet Laurel', is the absolute gold standard in topiary and standard form trees and shrubs. The exceptionally small and tight growing leaves create a dense network of stems, making for easy cutting and shaping. Ligustrum, in fact, form the basis of the most exotic and stunning topiary creations, yet also make wonderful standards, lollipops and globes too, as a better alternative to Box (Buxus). Very forgiving of all weathers, they may lose an odd leaf in coldest winters, but recover quickly in spring. Trim regularly in growing season, or allow them to grow a little and they will produce sweet scented cream flowers, followed by berries. Perfect in pairs aside doorways, gates and paths, or allow them to grow and get creative and make your own shapes too.
Known as the Chinese Witch Hazel, Firedance produces masses of spectacular, firework-like flowers. A plant for all seasons and for all garden, the Chinese Witch Hazel, 'Firedance' really is one of the most spectacular plants you can own! Incredibly exotic looking this highly prized beauty is actually very hardy and easy to grow. Its glorious, rich burgundy, oval shaped leaves contrast superbly against any green foliage. Often likened to sea coral, the highly unusual ribbon-shaped petals, explode from the centre just like a firework.
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Just imagine this lovely holly in your garden, where it will add a new dimension to the classic patio standard tree, giving you interest all year round. Blue Maid is a female variety of blue holly, producing masses of tiny, white flowers in spring that are followed by bright red berries in autumn if you have a male holly nearby. Its leaves are less spiky than other hollies and have a distinct contrast between the light green underside and deep blue-green upper. Easy to grow and virtually maintenance-free, they just need a slightly acid, fertile soil and regular watering for the first couple of years. Because the branches of this holly tend to hold onto their leaves much better than other varieties and also as these standard plants grow less vigorously than younger plants, you get a really dense head which is why they make such amazing topiary specimens. Grow as a specimen tree in pots and border to add height, or grow a number as an unusual hedge. For extra wow factor, grow in pairs in large pots either side of porches or doorways and gates. Very hardy and tough, and with excellent tolerance to British winters, Blue Maid will withstand temperatures to -27°C without any damage and requires almost no maintenance each year apart from an annual trim to keep to shape. Supplied as a formed standard, approx 80cm (32in) tall including pot.
One of the best plants for filling gaps in borders or for adding a stylish touch to a favourite pot, this pretty shrub will take everything in its stride and reward you with a spectacular show of bloom. Formed by our expert growers into a wonferful stadard form, the branches literally drip with bloom in a cascade of colour. More commonly known as the Common Broom, Cytisus is a family of shrubs native to heaths, and as such are absolutely perfect for gardens that are cold or exposed and are particularly suitable for coastal gardens. Absolutely amazing when clothed in bloom, 'Golden Tears' is a beautiful variety with slender, arching stems smothered in masses of lightly fragrant, yellow pea-like flowers that are a magnet for hoverflies and other pollinating insects. Drought resistant when established, brooms are used to growing in relatively poor, sandy soils and will relish being planted in normal soil in most garden borders and their compact nature makes them ideal for growing in pots. Supplied as an established plant in a 3L pot ready for immediate planting.
The only surviving member of an ancient species of tree, Ginkgo biloba is often referred to as a living fossil with some preserved specimens dating back 270 million years! Thought to have been extinct, it was rediscovered in China in the late 17th Century and soon distributed around the world in both urban and rural gardens and streets. Also known as the Maidenhair Tree, for gardeners, Ginkgo is possibly one of the most attractive and useful trees that you can plant in your garden with its attractive roughly conical shape and fan-shaped leaves which turn yellow in autumn. The distinctive, deciduous leaves of Ginkgo biloba give a hint at its ancient heritage being very basic in structure. The curious frilled lobes resemble a duck's foot and take on buttery tones in the autumn before fallen suddenly - often within a few days. A tree that enjoys full sunshine and most soil types, Ginkgo is easy to grow and can even be grown in a pot on your patio or balcony. They adapt well to a restricted root system and are extremely resistant to pruning, so our growers have been able to create this beautiful standard plant with its ball of foliage - testament to their resilience. Ginkgo 'Mariken' is more of a recent introduction to the family and is one of the best Ginkgoes for a large container having a very slow rate of growth. Gingkoes are dioecious in that there are both male and female plants. As well as its stunning autumn colour, older female Ginkgo trees may produce large, sunshine-coloured fruits in warm summers. These have a distinctive aroma and, along with the leaves, are often used in traditional Chinese medicine - indeed if you search the internet, you'll see endless reference to supplements and anecdotal health benefits ranging from memory cures to a longer life. While the health claims may remain unproven, something that we do know is that Ginkgo absorbs pollutants, with a number of studies proving that they are great at absorbing Carbon and other nasties from the air, making them a favourite of town planners for fighting urban pollution with the potential to improve local air quality. Supplied as an established standard plant in a 3L pot, ready for planting out or potting on.
An unusual variety of viburnum, the delightful, pink-flushed buds of 'Eskimo' open from mid spring to reveal pure white flowers in dense, snowball-shaped, mophead clusters. These contrast beautifully with the semi-evergreen leaves that clothe the plants for most of the year. Lightly fragrant when in bloom, the compact size of this pretty garden shrub makes it an ideal candidate for containers so that you can move it around your garden or patio to fully enjoy its scent. The gorgeous blooms are followed by red fruits that gradually turn black and the glossy, dark green will transition through red, orange and yellow in a kaleidoscope of colour in the autumn giving you months of garden interest. Eskimo makes a truly spectacular addition to your garden and will more than earn its keep! Fashioned by our expert growers into a beautiful standard tree with a lollipop head, Eskimo is ideal in sunny beds and borders where it will create a striking feature tree. Perfect for pots on your patio, it's incredibly easy to care for - prune to size just once a year in early spring, they are also totally winter hardy anywhere in the UK! Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this viburnum 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 standard plant in a 3L pot, ready for immediate planting.
If you're looking for something truly fabulous and exotic, 'Oiseau Blue' could well be it! In your garden or on your patio, this standard lollipop from tree comes into its own when it bursts into flower with its bright blue, maroon centred blooms that can be up to 8cm across in late summer. Despite looking very exotic, they are very tough and hardy indeed. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Grow it in a warm, sunny spot for the longest lasting and biggest displays - they can be hungry feeders, so give them plenty of feed as they come back into leaf and set buds. Supplied as an established plant in a 19cm pot.
This UK-bred beauty is guaranteed to grow and thrive in your garden, producing a lollipop of beautiful flowers every summer! A well-established 3L potted standard plant, this Hibiscus produces deeply veined, starburst bicolour blooms of deep pink and white that grow up to 13cm (5in) across.The multi-layered, ruffled petals have a gorgeous 'Chiffon' look about them - hence its name - andare produced in abundance from early summer every year. Fashioned by our expert growers into a beautiful standard tree with a lollipop head, 'Starburst Chiffon' is ideal in sunny beds and borders where its will create a visually arresting tower of colourful beautiful double blooms. Perfect for pots on your patio, it will eventually grow to 1.25 - 1.5m (4-5ft) tall if left untrimmed. Incredibly easy to care for - prune to size just once a year in early spring, they are also totally winter hardy anywhere in the UK! Supplied as an established plant in a 3L pot, ready for immediate planting out or potting on into your favourite container.
Also known as the tree Hollyhock or the Rose Mallow, Hibiscus syriacus 'Walbertons Rose Moon' is a breeding breakthrough, being covered in ENORMOUS bright rose-pink blooms from July - not stopping until all buds have opened, sometimes right into autumn. WIth its lobed, dark green leaves and giant rose-pink flowers up to 20cm (7.5in) across, Rose Moon is an award-winning, deciduous shrub that'll take pride of place in your garden. Each bloom is marked with a red centre and the flowers shimmer faintly with iridescence in the sun, making this a garden plant that everyone will comment on. Fashioned by our expert growers into a beautiful standard tree with a lollipop head, Rose Moon is ideal in sunny beds and borders where its will create a visually arresting tower of colourful beautiful double blooms. Perfect for pots on your patio, it will eventually grow to 1.25 - 1.5m (4-5ft) tall if left untrimmed. Incredibly easy to care for - prune to size just once a year in early spring, they are also totally winter hardy anywhere in the UK! Despite its exotic looks, Hibiscus is very tough, winter hardy and easy to care for, producing a mass of blooms for months on end - even on young plants! It's best placed in a prominent position, where it will bring a colourful display when other plants are beginning to look tired. Supplied as a standard plant 90cm tall (inc 3L pot). Hibiscus 'Walbertons Rose Moon' will reach a maximum height of around 1.5m. FLowers June - October
Grow you own fabulous and juicy seedless Dessert Grapes (often called Table Grapes), right here at home in the UK. 'Superior Seedless' is one of the most popular varieties beings eedless, and can be grown successfully outdoors here, producing good crops of medium sized fruit in Autumn. Delicious picked fresh from the tree over several weeks, they also keep well too. Great for juicing as well.
Grow you own fabulous and juicy dessert grapes (often called table grapes), at home, right here in the UK. 'Red Globe' is one of the most widely grown varieties, and can be positioned successfully outdoors here, producing big bumper crops of very large-sized fruit with few seeds in autumn. Delicious picked fresh from the tree over several weeks, they also keep well.