Cacti are well loved house plants, but rarely seen outdoors in the UK! This Chamaecereus x Lobivia hybrid changes all that, making a superb hardy ?Garden Cactus? that can survive short periods as low as -7C (45F). Echinopsis hybrid (Chamaelobivia group) makes a real talking point in well drained rockeries, alpine troughs and gravel gardens.
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.
Simply stunning, Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' produces flowerheads with violet blooms surrounded by pale lilac bracts throughout the summer. This large, deciduous shrub has an open, branching habit. A quintessential showpiece Chinese Hydrangea, Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' fits perfectly into woodland borders and cottage gardens. It?s a resilient plant, quick to establish and easy to maintain and prune - but it does need space to develop fully. Height and spread: 3m (10').
A sweet cherry tomato variety, Tomato 'Solena Chocolate' F1 Hybrid, has unusual dark copper-red tomatoes, that grow on long trusses.
Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' is an appealing choice if you?re looking for a plant with interesting and light-coloured foliage to fill a gap in a large garden border. The European Red Elder has bright yellow-green, feathery leaves, contrasting wonderfully with shrubs with dark green foliage. Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' grows well in all types of soil, but is happiest in a spot that is both well-drained and moist. Conical heads of creamy white flowers are produced in late summer, followed by elderberries. Height and spread: 2.5m (8.2').
Five of our most popular varieties chosen for their varied flavours, textures and kitchen use.
Prunus glandulosa 'Alba Plena' is an Ornamental Cherry that is compact, making it ideal for smaller gardens. It is also a lovely addition to wide borders in larger gardens, that are planted with a variety of shrubs, or alongside Cherry Blossom trees. The cotton wool white blooms fill the upright branches in spring, and in autumn the leaves turn orange. This deciduous shrub likes a full sun position in well drained soil. Height and spread: 1.5m (5').
Magnificent blooms, up to10cm (4) across! The exuberant flowers of incurving chrysanthemums make a bold impact in borders in late summer. Cut their long stems for vibrant displays in vases and bouquets.
A unique hybrid magnolia, offering the spring-flowering, starry blooms of 'stellata' with the colourful flowering of 'liliflora' pink-purple types. Flowers are fragrant and will display from April to June, a long time compared with other magnolias. Ideal as a centrepiece in a lawn! Height 3m, spread 2.5m. Supplied in 3.5 litre pots.
Collection of 3 popular varietiesPerfect for patio containersYou won't need an orchard for these dwarf fruit trees! These mini Apple and Pear trees are specially bred varieties, producing large fruits on stems reaching only 1m (3' 3) tall; just perfect for the patio! Supplied pot grown, 30-40cm (12-16) in height. Illustrated pot not supplied.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' is a beautiful hydrangea for garden borders and patios. Its large conical flowerheads open in a soft shade of pea green, then fade to creamy white with hints of soft pink. As the plant holds blooms at different stages of growth from late summer into well into the autumn, the result is three-toned effect. Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' is often the last plant to lose its summer flowers, and a simple prune in late autumn keeps it in great condition for the following year. Enjoying dappled shade, a planting under a tree canopy or by a wall, with a shaded root zone, is ideal for this shrub. Height and spread: 250cm (98).
The Fuchsia was originally from Brazil, and in 1939 the ?Lady Boothby? was bred from the original and was given its name from the founder of the British Fuchsia Society.
A boldly coloured variety of Dragon Tree that has been awarded an RHS AGM. The long, glossy leaves of Dracaena fragrans 'Lemon Lime' are a zingy contrast of dark green, lime and cream stripes. In time, it forms a thick, upright stem with a crown of leaves at the top.
The latest addition to the acclaimed SunBelievable™ range is just as spectacular as its sister-plant, Sunflower 'Brown Eyed Girl?. This compact, bushy, multi-branching cultivar is smothered with cheery clear-yellow blooms with contrasting dark centres.
From American breeding, Sedum 'Sunsparkler Dream Dazzler' is a garden sensation! The succulent foliage is purple-grey with a shocking pink edge that sings out from the front of sunny borders. In shaded spots the foliage is greener with a blush pink margin.
A collection of vibrant Begonias that are perfect for colourful garden borders, window boxes and hanging baskets.
Cascading Ivy-leaf Geraniums are always popular for their gently trailing stems and vibrant colours. Geranium 'Decora Lilac? is the perfect mix of pink-purple petals with purple veins for filling your baskets, window boxes and containers with long lasting summer colour
Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' is a superb winter-flowering shrub, producing tight clusters of highly fragrant, pale pink flowers on bare stems between November and March. The new leaves emerge in spring, bronze-tinted at first and gradually fading to green. Easy to grow and fully hardy, Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' is an upright shrub that is ideal for low maintenance gardens and mixed borders. It has been awarded an RHS AGM for excellent garden performance, and its fragrant blooms also make a wonderful cut flower. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2m (6.5').