This Japanese Barberry does what its name suggests. Berberis thunbergii 'Tiny Gold' is a compact hardy shrub, the deciduous foliage of which is a golden colour when it first appears in the spring. In the summer, these leaves take on a green hue, while the autumn sees them turn spectacular shades of orange and red. The plant's size, a mere 50cm (1'8), surely earns it a place in a patio container or at the front of a cottage garden border. It also boasts delicate, yellow flowers, which bloom in April and May and make this 'Tiny Gold' bush a nectar-rich haven for bees and butterflies in small wildlife gardens. Height: 50cm (1'8). Spread: 50cm (1'8).
Choisya x dewitteana 'White Dazzler' is a compact, evergreen shrub that bears a profusion of attractive white scented flowers in April, before flowering again in late summer and early autumn. This new variety of Mexican Orange Blossom features elegant glossy green leaves that add interest all year round. This rounded, low-maintenance shrub can be grown as an informal evergreen hedge, or used to provide permanent structure in the garden, fitting in well to mixed borders, coastal gardens and cottage gardens. Height and spread: 2m (6.5').
Most people know Elder to be invasive and only fit for large gardens, but Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla ?Black Tower? is dense and compact and suitable for small gardens where space is an issue. The dark green foliage is the main attraction to this deciduous shrub, growing in a tall and slender habit if given the correct conditions. Flattened sprays of lightly scented small pink flowers emerge in summer, then dark glossy berries take to stage and provide a great food source for garden birds in autumn. Mainly used as a dramatic stand-alone plant, growing well in borders. Height: 2.5m (8?). Spread: 1.2m (4?).
Star Magnolias are compact and slow growing, making them ideal for smaller borders and containers. Magnolia stellata 'Rosea' is a pretty cultivar that will certainly make an impact in spring. Soft pink blooms erupt from furry buds that adorn the bare branches. As the flowers age they fade to white with a delicate pink blush. This charming deciduous shrub becomes cloaked in handsome green foliage as the flowers fade and colourful cone-like fruit take their place. A particularly elegant choice for sheltered borders, patio containers and woodland gardens.
Fothergilla major is covered in an abundance of scented, white, fluffy bottlebrush flowers in May, just as the leaves are beginning to unfurl. This compact, deciduous shrub, a relative of the witch hazel, features dark green, shiny, textured leaves that turn to well-known vibrant orange and red shades as autumn approaches. Also known as Mountain Witch Alder, this shrub has a neat, slow-growing habit, making it a favourite for the edges of woodland gardens, cottage gardens and in mixed borders. Winner of an RHS AGM, Fothergilla major grows happily in partial shade but produces the best leaf colour when situated in a sunny position. Height: 2.5m (8?). Spread: 2m (6.5?).
Prepare to be blown away by the spectacular displays of this impressive dwarf Hydrangea. A mass of gorgeous white, conical blooms appear in late summer, becoming flushed with pale pink as the season progresses, followed by impressive vibrant autumn foliage. Hydrangea paniculata ?Bobo? is extremely reliable, blooming year after year and ever so easy to grow. Plus, since it blooms on new wood, there will always be masses of buds waiting to put on a show, even after a hard winter. Its neat, compact habit makes this undeniably beautiful shrub ideal for small gardens, adapting well to many situations, whether it be in a border or patio pot. Height: 90cm (36?). Spread: 120cm (46?).
Equally as impressive as its sibling ?Limelight?, Hydrangea paniculata ?Little Lime? maintains a much more compact habit, making it suitable for small gardens and containers. Fantastic displays of conical, lime-green flowers float above lush green foliage which changes to glorious hues of red and orange in autumn. As the blooms age, they fade through creamy white to a soft shade of pink. Who?d have thought, for a shrub with so many colour changes through the seasons, this unique introduction will cope in most conditions and still manages to maintain its vigour. Height and spread: 150cm (60?).
An astonishing new variety which was crowned the Plant of the Year at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018! Hydrangea ?Runaway Bride® ?Snow White? produces up to 6 times more flowers than most other cultivars. The white blooms are blushed with just a hint of pink, creating a truly romantic display.
The perfect blackberry plant if you love the taste of these favourite autumn fruits but don?t have the space for one of the large, rambling bushes! Blackberry ?Opal? is a dwarf variety that has a compact habit and is actually perfect for growing in patio containers too.
From the acclaimed ?Magical? series, this colour changing Hydrangea boasts a chameleon-like transformation! The rounded flower-heads are lime-green as they open, but gradually develop through shades of pink, purple and green until eventually turning red in autumn.
Japanese Anemones are popular hardy perennials, and for good reason! These easy going, hardy plants are reliable and easy to grow. Their elegant blooms rise above attractive lobed foliage in late summer, just when many other perennials are beginning to fade.
Prized for its brilliant red young foliage, this hardy evergreen shrub is deservedly popular, holding an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Clusters of dainty white flowers appear in spring, followed by small red berries. With regular pruning, photinia is easily maintained as a patio standard and makes an attractive feature for borders and patio containers all year round.
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The exotic, lily-like blooms of Alstroemeria 'Garden Hybrids Mixed' will provide a colourful display in your cottage garden borders and patio container in summer and into autumn, and also make superb cut flowers for the home. Easy to grow, these Peruvian Lilies are hardy and compact, and will continue to grow in your garden for many years to come!
A very pretty, non-climbing type of clematis. This bushy plant will flower in clusters of royal blue blooms from June to September and emit a punchy sweet fragrance. happy in a sun or shade position, it's an ideal specimen for a patio container, or for plugging a space in your border. Ht. 80-100cm. Supplied in 9cm pots.
Taxus cuspidata 'Dwarf Bright Gold' is an evergreen Japanese Yew that has variegated green/yellow needle like leaves. It can be planted as a hedge, that can be left to grow informally, or as a shaped topiary hedge.
Commonly known as Shooting Stars, this unusual perennial deserves to be more widely grown in UK gardens. The spring blooms are similar to Cyclamen, with reflexed petals and a lovely deep pink colour, but carried on much taller, 45cm (18) stems.
Its all in the name - this French Lavender has been bred for a neat, compact habit! Lavender 'Devonshire Compact' boasts a summer display of fat flower heads, topped with showy purple bracts. The silvery green foliage is deeply aromatic making this a great choice for a sensory garden.
Pieris japonica 'Passion' is at its best in spring, when its whorled, vivid red foliage appears alongside a profusion of small, red-pink flowers. Easy to maintain and compact, this ?Lily of the Valley Shrub? needs minimal pruning, but can be kept pruned to a required size (and this will encourage vigorous flowering). Pieris japonica 'Passion' is happiest growing in borders with acidic soil, or containers filled with ericaceous (acid) compost. Height and Spread: 2.5m (8').