Ball Dahlias are always admired for their rounded, architectural flower shape. This variety is sculpted to precision with rolled petals in rich shades of coppery apricot.
Subtle autumnal shades harmonise with striking, bold colours in this outstanding chrysanthemum collection. A bold combination of tall, half hardy varieties with reflexed and incurved petals, mixed with lower growing, hardy chrysanthemums that form neat mounds of colour.
Dramatic regal-looking spring flowers - up to 8 large bell-shaped blooms drape gracefully beneath a crown of leaf-like bracts. Plant them in groups or rows for a stately garden display in late spring. Available in bright yellow (Maxima Lutea) and bright red (Crown Imperial). Fully winter hardy, these beauties will appear year after year. Ht. 100cm. Supplied as bulbs.
Weigela florida 'Monet' is a compact deciduous shrub producing variegated light green leaves with white and pink margins. A fantastic foliage shrub, the pink tubular flowers which appear in April and May are an added bonus and are attractive to bees. Fully hardy and easy to maintain thanks to its natural dwarf size, Weigela florida 'Monet' will happily grow in patio containers or at the front of sunny borders. Height and spread: 60cm (24).
Loved for its free standing habit and large, daisy-like blooms, Echinacea 'Magnus' is a compact variety of Cone Flower, perfect for growing at the front of borders amongst other perennials. Particularly attractive to bees and butterflies, the fiery-red, cone shaped centres of the flowers are surrounded by attractive pink, daisy-shaped petals. The seed heads look particularly attractive in winter and the seeds provide food for birds, so no part of this plant is left to waste. Ideal for use as cut flowers, with a flowering period from July right through summer. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12).
Deutzia 'Tourbillon Rouge' is a great addition to cottage and low maintenance gardens. It looks particularly lovely when grown in a sunny, mixed border, where its arched stems and star-shaped flowers will surely make it the star of the show. These pink and white blooms will fill the surrounding area with a sweet smell throughout the month of June, meaning that the plant can also be used in scented gardens. In the autumn, the hardy shrub's peeling, orange-red bark offers late season structure and interest. Height: 2m (6'5). Spread: 2m (6'5).
Escallonia 'C.F. Ball' is a tough, reliable evergreen shrub, featuring a thick covering of shiny dark green leaves below clumps of vivid crimson, tubular flowers that add interest to your garden throughout the summer. Attracting pollinating insects to your garden, this Escallonia is the perfect choice for evergreen hedging. It can also be grown as a specimen shrub in coastal gardens and mixed borders, providing year round structure whilst requiring little maintenance. Height and Spread: 2.5m (8?).
Striking gold foliage accents the fantastic hot pink flowers of this easy to grow, deciduous shrub. Spiraea japonica ?Double Play Gold? maintains a neat compact, mounded shape with gorgeous orange-pink growth at the top of each stem, creating a real talking point in the garden. A perfect choice for a wildlife garden in a border or container and equally, if not more attractive planted on mass. Season long interest with minimal maintenance, perfect for beginner gardeners. Height and spread: 60cm (24?).
For outstanding colour over several months of the year, this Japanese Spiraea will undoubtedly supply you with just that. Stunning golden foliage provides a perfect backdrop to the bright pink flower heads that are bound stop everybody in their tracks. The summer blooms of Spiraea japonica ?Pink and Gold? are guaranteed to attract dozens of butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, making this an ideal choice for a wildlife garden. As the summer draws to an end, the foliage takes on wonderful autumn shades, which extends the season of interest well into October. Resilient, low maintenance and long-lasting displays ? what more could you ask for. Height and spread: 120cm (48?).
A dwarf deciduous shrub perfect for borders in small gardens, Weigela florida 'Midnight Wine' has deep burgundy leaves, which looks fantastic if planted alongside a yellow or light green foliage shrub. Its also suitable for planting in a container and adding to a patio or decking area. In May and June the plant becomes covered in rich pink, tubular flowers. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12).
Chaenomeles x superba 'Elly Mossel' bears bright scarlet red flowers as the leaves begin to emerge in March, providing a useful early source of nectar for bees. The stunning blooms give way to green, apple-like fruits with a soft, sweet scent that turn to a golden shade as autumn arrives. These fruits, despite being unpalatable when raw, are delicious when cooked and also make a fabulous jam. The Japanese Quince is a neat, rounded shrub that is the perfect addition to your woodland gardens, mixed borders and cottage gardens. It can also be trained as a wall shrub. Height: 1.2m (4'). Spread: 2m (6.5').
Chaenomeles x superba 'Nicoline', winner of an RHS AGM, features vivid red flowers which appear just as the leaves emerge in March. Green, apple-like fruits with a delicate, sweet fragrance appear after the stunning flowers, turning a gorgeous golden colour as summer progresses into autumn. The fruits of the Flowering Quince are unpleasant in their raw form, but can be enjoyed cooked and also made into a tasty jam. This Japanese Quince is perfect for training as a wall shrub and is also well suited to cottage gardens, woodland gardens and mixed borders, thanks to its compact, spreading habit. Height: 1.2cm (4'). Spread: 2m (6.5').
Treat yourself to a surprise package of large plants! We'll choose the plants for you, and you'll get a great bargain, paying just £7.99 for plants worth at least £8.99. At such a great price, we can't take orders for specific varieties, but we're sure you'll be delighted with your collection!
Known for its glossy dark-green foliage and late summer deep-blue flowers, Caryopteris ?Petit Bleu? is a low-mounding, deciduous shrub with an elegant free-branching habit. Not only does the foliage and flower colour contrast well, providing the garden with a late summer splash of colour, this shrub is extremely attractive to butterflies and other beneficial insects, due to its nectar-rich blooms. What?s more impressive is that wherever you choose to site this superior cultivar, it will continue to produce a dramatic and eye-catching feature, especially when planted in a sunny spot. Height: 60cm (2?). Spread: 90cm (3?).
An all-round brilliant performer in almost any garden situation, boasting dark orange foliage in spring, changing to golden yellow in summer and fiery golden-orange shades in autumn. All summer long, large pink flowers provide an outstanding display and are particularly attractive to butterflies. Spiraea japonica ?Double Play Gold? is a deciduous shrub which looks superb planted on mass and individually, in borders and wildlife gardens. Easy to care for and very resilient, perfect for beginner gardeners and those looking for sudden impact. Height and spread: 90cm (3?).
Commonly known as Himalayan Honeysuckle, Flowering Nutmeg, or Pheasant Berry, Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Lanterns' is a deciduous shrub with attractive light green foliage and unusual clusters of Bluebell like, cream flowers that emerge from wine red bracts. It is best planted in a sunny, sheltered border. Its autumn berries attract garden birds. It looks good planted alongside shrubs with red tinged leaves, such as Leucothoe 'Scarletta'. Height and Spread: 2m (6.5')