This distinctive Lacecap Hydrangea is a robust, hardy shrub which will flower right through summer, producing pretty blooms up to 30cm (12) across. The showy flowers have violet-blue hearts and soft pink outer florets, and contrast wonderfully with the rich chocolate foliage. These unusual leaves produce a second display in autumn as they fade to deep green followed by amber and golden shades. This large, deciduous shrub has a neat habit and is an ideal border filler, requiring minimal care - even in poorer soils. Height and spread: 3m (10'). Supplied in 9cm pots.
Does your cottage garden contain a sunny or partially shady border in need of ground cover? If so, this Cotoneaster will do the trick. Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem' spreads quickly, forming mounds of deciduous, green foliage. The plant is easy to maintain, making it well-suited to difficult-to-reach places such as steep banks. This hardy shrub won't merely carpet such areas, it will transform them into points of interest when it grows white flowers and red berries in the summer and autumn respectively. Further colour is introduced at the end of the season, when Cotoneaster Tom Thumb's leaves turn magnificent shades of red. Height: 40cm (1'4). Spread: 2m (6'7).
Agapanthus 'Bluestorm' is a new variety of Agapanthus, which has been bred specifically for its flowers. In June, this African Blue Lily grows an abundance of blue blooms on stiff stems, perfect for cut flower displays. It also boasts a long season, ensuring that your cottage garden remains colourful and interesting until the late summer. However, Agapanthus 'Atiblu' is by no means a one-trick pony; its strap-shaped, semi-evergreen foliage can be used to add structure to sunny borders. You won't even have to worry about its wellbeing when you go on holiday, for this hardy perennial tolerates drought exceptionally well, making it a good all-round plant. Height: 75cm (2'6). Spread: 50cm (1'8).
Hibiscus syriacus 'Azurri' bears gorgeous, lilac-blue flowers, each with a contrasting maroon centre, from late summer through to October. Contrary to its exotic name and looks, this deciduous shrub is fully hardy and provides stunning, enduring colour long after other plants have faded. The three-lobed, dark green leaves, although late to appear in spring, make a superb foil for summer-flowering perennials. This attractive Rose Mallow is an excellent addition to any garden, where it is perfect for sunny borders and requires little maintenance. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2m (6.5').
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A compact, hardy shrub with good drought tolerance, Potentilla fruticosa 'White Lady' is ideal for borders in smaller gardens, or an alpine rockery. This variety of Shrubby Cinquefoil, which are native to sub arctic and mountainous regions of the Northern Hemisphere, has pure white flowers, that fill the bush from May to September. It is a wildlife friendly plant and attracts bees and butterflies to the garden. Low maintenance and with good drought tolerance, its a great choice for those without much time for gardening. Height and spread: 1m (39).
With a mass of pretty pale pink flowers from May right through to September, Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty' is a treasure for the cottage garden border. It loves a hot sunny position, is easy to grow and tolerates drought. This deciduous Shrubby Cinquefoil can be grown as a low hedge or grown in a container on the patio or even in a roof garden. Height and spread: 1m (39).
Tough and resilient, Rhododendron 'Ramapo' will tolerate most conditions, even coping well in full sun. This hardy shrub boasts a multitude of mauve-purple flowers in spring, brightening patio containers, borders and rockeries with its flamboyant blooms. With a neat, compact habit it is ideally proportioned for even the smallest of gardens.
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Lush green foliage dies back in summer and makes way for the shooting stems of the Guernsey Lily. The flowers then explode into life from October and well-past the fireworks season, offering a welcome dose of bright colour in garden borders and planters. Our collection is supplied in a range of striking colours. Varieties included are Nerine bowdenii 'Alba', Nerine bowdenii 'Isabel', Nerine 'bowdenii 'Pink', Nerine bowdenii 'Stefani'.
Mulberry?s make majestic trees that create a fabulous and productive focal point for a larger garden. This white Mulberry has the advantage that its fruits won?t stain your hands.
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Winner of a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit and a fantastic female specimen for year-round interest, Holly 'Argentea Marginata' bears dark green, toothed, evergreen leaves with a striking creamy-white edge. White flowers are borne in late spring followed by an abundance of spherical red berries in winter, which are loved by birds.
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Better known as Croton or Joseph?s Coat, this eye-catching shrub boasts vibrant technicolour foliage! The large, oval leaves are stiff and glossy, with a unique mottled pattern in brilliant red, gold and green. Each evergreen leaf is quite unique, creating a superb focal point for a prominent position indoors.
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A superb collection of modern, heavy yielding varieties that will ensure a long cropping period of top quality spears. This versatile collection includes the white Asparagus ?Vittorio? as well as 2 green varieties and an attractive purple-speared cultivar.
Robust and vigorous! These exceptional begonias are totally stunning. The sheer size of the blooms, and the amazingly bright colours they come in, will make for a superb splash of colour in your patio containers and borders. Order early and get them growing-on for the longest flowering season. Height: up to 45cm (17.5?). Supplied as plug tray plants.