There are few plants that can compete with the beauty of a tree peony in full bloom. A mature plant can boast in excess of a hundred exotic blooms, each measuring up to 25cm (10) or more in diameter! These exceptional shrubs are hardy and disease resistant, and will continue to bloom for a lifetime.
Clematis 'Kardynal Wsyzynski' features large dusky crimson single flowers, each with a grey-pink reverse and pink anthers. As the flowers age, they gradually fade to an attractive darker pink colour and their tidy star shape gives way to a more subtle outline. When the plant is mature, blooms are produced continuously from early summer all the way through until autumn. Clematis 'Kardynal Wsyzynski' is particularly stunning when grown in patio containers or trained up a large obelisk in the cottage garden. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
You might know Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum by its more common name, Japanese Snowball Bush. It's easy to see where this name comes from when, in May and June, the plant bears impressive, white flowers. However, this hardy shrub is perhaps most famous for its tiered foliage. Its green, heart-shaped leaves look lovely at the back of sunny borders throughout the summer, but come into their own in the autumn when they turn spectacular shades of red and purple. Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum is therefore a great addition to cottage, woodland and wildlife gardens in need of some added, late season interest. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2m (8').
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.
Clematis 'Lasurstern' bears mid-blue blooms with creamy white anthers that appear exotic in nature and can measure up to 15cm, adding colourful interest to any garden. This hardy climber looks superb when grown alongside a pink Clematis to create a striking contrast and is an early flowering variety, blooming in May and June and then again in September. Clematis 'Lasurstern' thrives in either partial shade or full sun and is perfectly suited to growing up a trellis, against a pergola, on a wall or weaving its way between shrubs and roses. Height: 2.5m (8' 2). Spread: 1m (3' 3) Pruning group: 2.
A beautiful Victorian white Clematis, created in 1869, with contrasting red anthers in the centre. Clematis 'Miss Bateman' looks fantastic planted alone or alongside a more brightly coloured Clematis variety. It has an Award of Garden Merit from the RHS and flowers in early summer, often with a second flush of blooms a couple of months later. This Clematis likes moist, well drained soil, with its base shaded by other plants. As well as up walls and fences, Clematis 'Miss Bateman' is also suitable for growing in obelisk planters. Height: 2.5m (8?). Spread: 1m (3?). Pruning group: 2.
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Clematis 'Proteus' produces large double mauve-pink flowers in June and July before a flush of single blooms are borne in late summer and continue on until September. This early flowering cultivar has a compact habit which makes it the perfect choice for growing in borders and containers. Clematis 'Proteus' is ideal for adding interest to tricky north facing positions as it will tolerate a shady location. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2.
This beautiful variety bears large, white flowers with contrasting purple filaments, flowering from May to June and again in September. Ideal for growing up a fence, trellis, pergola or arch, enjoying a full-sun location. Keep the roots cool and moist. Fully hardy. Height 3m, spread 1m. Supplied in 3 litre pots.
Helenium ?Sundae Duo? brings together two free flowering varieties that really pack a punch at the front of borders. Their bright, cheerful, daisy-like blooms appear from June to October, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.
Clematis 'Star of India' is a vigorous cultivar that will bring a touch of the exotic to your garden. The plant was named for it's distinct marking of a deep red stripe running from the tip to the base of each petal set against a velvety purple background. Ideally you'll need to place 'Star of India' in a partially shaded part of the garden, as the full sun will fade the luscious petals. Wild Clematis originate in China, and some cultivars were developed in Japan, from where they were first shipped to Europe in the 18th Century. Clematis 'Star of India' is a great clematis for gardens containing Azaleas and Rhododendrons as the colours will set each other off beautifully. All that's required is that you cut the stems back to almost ground level each year and it It is very easy to maintain and can be cut back to almost ground level at the end of the season and it will emerge again the following year to delight you all over again. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
Exquisite deep rose blooms, edged with a delicate white margin are borne in profusion throughout the summer, lasting well into autumn. This sensational tuberous Begonia makes a breath-taking focal point in patio pots.
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The flowers of Rose 'Easy Elegance Yellow Submarine' are lemon yellow in the centre, fading through buttery yellow to creamy white on the outer petals. First discovered and brought to Britain in the 18th century, yellow roses derive from the Middle East. 'Easy Elegance Yellow Submarine' is easy to grow, hardy and disease resistant. In flower all summer, from June to September, it is an ideal choice for mixed garden borders. Height: 1m (39). Spread: 60cm (24).
Clematis 'Sunset' boasts stunning bright plum-pink flowers, with each one measuring up to 10cm (5) across. The buttery yellow anthers are beautifully contrasted by the cerise pink bar that runs through the centre of each sepal. This Old Man's Beard variety has a neat, compact habit, making it the perfect choice for patio containers. Winner of an RHS AGM, Clematis 'Sunset' flowers profusely from June, with a second flush often appearing in late summer. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 2.
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Clematis 'Ruby' produces elegant, spidery lilac-mauve flowers in a much-needed spring flush from March to April. The fluffy seedheads of this alpina variety of Clematis are just as magnificent and help to add further interest to your garden as they persist throughout the summer. This versatile, climbing Old Man's Beard variety is extremely adaptable, growing strongly in sun or shade and requiring very little pruning. This hardy shrub looks superb climbing up a pergola, against a wall or fence or on a trellis or garden obelisk. Height: 2m (6' 6). Spread: 1m (3' 3). Pruning group: 1.
Clematis 'Yukikomachi' bears subtle lavender flowers with pale green-yellow stamens from May to June, with a second flush following in late summer. To help maintain the colouring of this compact cultivar, it should be grown in a shaded position, making it the ideal choice for a container to brighten up that shady patio corner. This Japanese bred Old Man's Beard variety is more rarely seen than other popular Clematis and is a particularly charming choice for any garden. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 2.
The Rudbeckia ‘Sunbeckia Series’ was bred for exceptionally large, long-lasting flowers in unique colours from early summer through to autumn.