Rarely found in the UK, this hardy shrub, native to eastern USA is highly adaptable to gardens across the country. In mid-summer the flowers appear, deep-red in colour and with a strong spicy-cinnamon fragrance, even when the flowers have gone, crush the leaves to release the scent too!
A fantastic mix of new and improved Dutch Iris, producing a plethora of vibrant and richly coloured blooms, including bicolours and picotees. Flowering between mid-spring and early summer, the architectural blooms of Iris 'Metallic Mixture' look fantastic grouped in borders and patio containers, where they will return year after year.
A popular Fuji Cherry with an RHS Award of Garden Merit, grown for its stunning early spring display of white flowers with hints of pink. Unlike many ornamental cherries, Prunus 'Kojo No Mai' is a compact, rounded shrub, ideal for small and low-maintenance gardens. Fuji Cherries are easy to grow and look fabulous either as a specimen shrub, under-planted with early spring bulbs or as part of a wildlife garden where the abundant blossoms attract bees.
Easy to grow and quick to establish with dark green stems the first year which turn a lustrous gold the following year. This variety makes a stunning feature in the garden or in a large patio container.
The best gerberas you will ever grow in your garden! You'll adore these bright, large gerbera flowers, that are now proven to be winter hardy in the UK, so they'll return every year. They'll give you three seasons of beautiful blooms flowering from late spring until late in autumn. Lots of large flowers in three ultra-vivid colours are perched atop sturdy stems - ideal for cutting for an indoor display. Collection comprises: 'Sweet Dreams' (pink), 'Sweet Glow' (orange-red) and 'Sweet Honey' (warm yellow). Supplied in 7cm pots.
Clematis 'Shirayukihime' is a large-flowered variety that bears wide, grey-white flowers with superbly contrasting yellow anthers. It is early to flower, with blooms appearing in May/June and a second flush in September that continues into autumn, providing an extended season of interest. This Japanese-bred cultivar has a neat and compact habit, making it the ideal choice for containers. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 1m(3'). Pruning group: 2.
Clematis 'Varenne' boasts stunning dark purple 14cm (6) flowers, each with a focal point of cream coloured anthers in the centre. This variety flowers between June and August and by planting alongside a late spring flowering and a late summer flowering clematis you can create a gorgeous, colourful display from the end of May right through until September. Clematis 'Varenne' is perfect for both cottage style or contemporary gardens and can be planted in patio containers with trellis, or up the sides of garden fences and walls. Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 2.
Clematis viticella 'Polish Spirit' is a late-flowering Clematis, in bloom from mid-summer through to the autumn. Awarded an RHS AGM for its excellent garden performance, Clematis viticella 'Polish Spirit' produces an abundant array of rich purple flowers with green-white stamens. For a truly stunning display, give this Clematis space to scramble up pergolas, walls and fences. Height: 5m (16'). Spread: 2m (6.5'). Pruning group: 3.
A Clematis from the Viticella group, which are deciduous and have medium sized flowers, Clematis viticella 'Royal Velours' flowers from July to September, and produces a mass of 4 sepal, red-violet flowers. It can be planted to scramble amongst other shrubs or up tree trunks, or grown up a trellis on a wall, or attached to a planter. This Clematis thrives in a sunny or partial shade location. It has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Height: 4m (12'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 3.
Clematis 'Elsa Spath' will be in bloom from June to September giving you plenty of time to enjoy the strong violet-blue flowers that have a centre of contrasting red anthers. Clematis viticella 'Xerxes', often called 'Elsa Spath' will grow to approx 3m or 10' each season making it suitable for growing amongst mature shrubs, or up against a wall, pergola, trellis or fence. The rich colouring of 'Elsa Spath' lends itself to be placed close to blooms in various shades of pink so that they will complement each other perfectly. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2.
With dramatic recurved petals and a beautiful shade of pink, Nerine bowdenii 'Pink' are guaranteed to brighten up any autumn flower border when other blooms are fading away.
The trumpet vine or trumpet creeper Campsis x tagliabuana 'Indian Summer' might look exotic and tropical, but is incredibly easy to grow. It simply needing a south-facing wall to climb, or a sheltered pergola to creep over - or why not try growing it in our unique Tower Pot? for a stunning display.
Cornus sericea 'White Gold' offers year-round interest. In the spring, the plant bears white flowers, which grow in clusters amongst its variegated green and white foliage. The summer sees Red Osier Dogwood produce unusual, pale fruits, which look great in sunny, mixed borders. Even once the deciduous shrub has shed its leaves, it continues to stand out, for its naked stems are a bright, yellow colour. Cornus stolonifera is thus worthy of a place in any cottage or low maintenance garden, particularly those in need of winter colour. Height: 1.5m (4'11). Spread: 1m (3'3).
The large spreading nature of this deciduous shrub provides impact and structure to a garden, used predominantly as a specimen plant. Weigela ?Candida? has tall arching stems which give it a real presence and should be given plenty of space to allow the branches to arch to the ground, which in May through to June are covered with elegant, tubular white flowers. The nectar rich blooms make this an excellent choice for wildlife gardens, attracting a vast array of pollinating insects. Height and spread: 2.5m (8?).
If you are looking for a fast-growing, hardy tree with a compact, upright habit and dense, evergreen foliage, this Yew is a good choice. Taxus x media 'Hicksii' is a female variety and can be grown into an attractive hedge. However, it can also be left unpruned to become a spectacular, upright specimen. The plant looks particularly striking when it bears bright red berries, which stand out against its dark leaves. Like all Yews, it boasts versatility and adaptability, for it can be grown in sunlight or shade and will thrive in most soil types. This conifer is therefore an extremely practical choice for cottage and woodland gardens. Height: 8m (25'). Spread: 3m (10').
Fantastic summer performance from these low growing, groundcover phlox will make you lifelong fans. Becoming an increasingly popular variety amongst those in the know Phlox ?Pop Stars Mixed? flowers freely all summer long, producing masses of small but beautifully formed blooms, each no bigger than a penny, in a blaze of wonderful colours. Easy to grow and requiring virtually no maintenance at all this little wonders will soon amongst your favourites too. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 25cm (10). Looks fantastic in pots and containers. Use incredibloom to get up to 4 times more flowers and treat with Maxicrop for just £1 to give your plants the best possible start!
Whilst most garden plants are drab and flowerless during the winter months, this attractive shrub flowers from December until April, making it a great backdrop to early spring bulbs such as crocus and daffodils.
A rare treat for any garden enthusiast, Acnistus australis 'Blue Angel's Trumpet' will give you a magnificent display of true blue trumpet shaped flowers during the summer. This tender, semi evergreen shrub is best suited to a conservatory or sunny patio as it will need to be brought in over the winter to protect it from frosts, but whilst it is in season it is certainly an impressive impact plant. The 2 - 3 inch (5 - 8 cm) blooms are produced in abundance and hang along the entire length of the branches, standing out beautifully against the dark green foliage. Stand a pot at the back of a flower border too and let it become the backdrop for your summer display.
This vibrant collection of beautiful, re-blooming, bearded Iris provide a colourful display in spring and a second flush in midsummer. These hardy perennials are easy to grow and quick to establish in sunny borders, coping well with sandy, dry soils.
One of the world?s rarest poppies ?Lingholm? is a stunning hardy perennial bearing large sky-blue flowers upon tall stems. Himalayan Blue Poppies are highly sought after for their exquisite beauty and most unusual coloured poppy flowers, which appear throughout early summer.