'Midwinter Fire', is stunning with its vibrant flame-coloured stems. It's great for bees and butterflies too, which are attracted to the dainty white flowers. Widely grown as ornamental plants, dogwoods are a subtle, underestimated garden staple which come into their own when their leaves change colour in a glorious display in autumn, falling to reveal the glowing branches so prized by gardeners. Fully winter hardy, dogwoods are a popular shrub for any garden or even a large container as they are fairly unfussy and are both easy to grow and low maintenance, with a long season of interest - all year round! Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out. Growing to a height and spread of 2m (6ft), flowering white May - June
A collection of three stunning Rhododendrons to give you vibrant blooms in spring and year-round, evergreen foliage interest. Contrasting with the gorgeous flowers, the evergreen leaves are glossy green and provide a good foil for other plants such as colourful perennials - which will also give another layer of planting to your garden. Growing to around 100cm (3ft 3in) high and wide, depending on variety, Rhododendrons are ideally suited to container growing, and this will also help to keep them compact and of course easy to maintain. Perfect for providing masses of colour in early spring, Rhododendrons thrive in moist soil and partial shade, and need acidic soil, so incorporate plenty of ericaceous compost to the planting hole or container when planting. Supplied as a collection of 3 plants in 2L pots, 1 each of Yellow, Purple and Pink.
The incredibly rich, deep purple blooms of Rhododendron 'Marcel Menard', with their golden yellow speckled throats appear in large, extravagant clusters in May and June. Beautifully glossy, dark green leaves form a dense, compact evergreen shrub. The perfecet backdrop for showing off the luxurious flowers. A great choice for an exotic planting scheme on acid soils, or for adding colour and structure to mixed borders, 'Marcel Menard' is great as a specimen in a large pot where you can get up close to it. The soil should be on the acidic side and rich in humus and always moist which will allow established plants to withstand direct mid-day and afternoon sun. Use ericaceous compost if growing in a pot, or add it to the planting hole in the border. Rhododendrons are low-maintenance shrubs that prefer bright to dappled shade or partial shade, avoiding morning sunlight which can damage buds. Keep well watered. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot, 'Marcel menard' will grow to H1.5m (5ft) x W1m (3ft).
The exotic looking blooms of Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' appear in early May, and are produced in large, showy clusters. Each bright red flower is distinctively marked at the centre with violet-brown. If positioned in full sun, the blooms fade to a strong pink which is equally eye-catching. The flowers contrast beautifully with the glossy, dark green foliage which covers this well branched shrub all year, growing into a rounded evergreen shrub over time. A great choice for an exotic planting scheme on acid soils, or for adding colour and structure to mixed borders, 'Nova Zembla' also makes a great specimen in a container, where they can be moved out of the early morning sun. Rhododendrons are low-maintenance shrubs that will perform superbly provided you plant them well and keep them well-watered. They mostly prefer bright to dappled shade or partial shade, avoiding morning sunlight which can damage buds. As Rhododendron roots are shallow, spreading to sides in search for nutrients, they shouldn't be planted too deeply - remember that they often grow in shallow cracks on mountainsides. Soil does need to be on the acidic side and rich in humus, cool and always moist which will allow established plants to withstand direct mid-day and afternoon sun. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot, 'Nova Zembla' will reach a height and spread of 1.75m (6ft) and suits container growing perfectly.
The gorgeous blooms of 'Catawbiensis Grandiflora' are produced in extravagant clusters in May in a wonderful mauve-blue colour with yellow and orange freckles, making this a striking Rhododendron. The striking flowers contrast beautifully with the glossy, dark green leaves that cover this vigorous shrub all year, growing into a rounded evergreen shrub after a few years. 'Catawbiensis Grandiflora' definitely has an exotic look and will look spectacular either planted in blorders or in a large pot as an eye-catching specimen plant. Rhododendrons are low-maintenance shrubs that will perform superbly provided you plant them well and keep them well-watered. Lovers of acid soil, they mostly prefer bright to dappled shade or partial shade, avoiding morning sunlight which can damage buds. As Rhododendron roots are shallow, spreading to sides in search for nutrients, they shouldn't be planted too deeply - remember that they often grow in shallow cracks on mountainsides. Soil does need to be on the acidic side and rich in humus, cool and always moist which will allow established plants to withstand direct mid-day and afternoon sun. Supplied as an established plant in a 21cm pot, reaching a height and spread of 2m (6½ft).
Enjoy the vibrant colour of these rose-pink blooms set against their glossy green foliage - the Rhododendron 'Germania' is a real show off, welcoming summer with a bang!The perfect backdrop for creating a cottage garden style look, these beautifully ruffled flowers will create a fantastic backdrop at the back of a border. Or why not plant in large pots or containers at the foot of patios, fences, walls or pathways to create a real eye-catching feature. With this beautiful brand new Rhododendron 'Germania' you can expect masses of bold pink, trumpet-shaped flowers during April and May, with approx. 10 buds per plant and 10 - 12 flowers per bud. 'Germania' is a variety belonging to the group of large-flowered evergreen hybrid Rhododendrons and are acid loving plants so will appreciate planting in ericaceous compost. Supplied as an established plant in a 21cm pot, growing to a height and spread of 1.8m (6ft).
Blessed with strongly scented flowers from late spring into early summer, French lilacs are desirable deciduous shrubs that really make their presence felt. A real showstopper! Appearing in great profusion at the end of branches clothed with heart-shaped green leaves, the tiny, packed clusters of buds open to reveal a mass of double blooms that smell incredible and act as a magnet to wildlife. A sun lover, lilacs can be grown in just about any soil or can be raised in large containers. For a sensational floral display, year after year, deadhead when two new shoots appear beneath faded blooms and remove any wayward branches to keep a compact shape. Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot, ready to plant out.
A lovely and easy-care choice for something different in larger pots and smaller garden borders, for summer interest and wildlife attraction. Large clusters of pink flowers emerge in high summer from deep buds, set off against large, soft green leaves, each with a subtle variegation. Compact at about 1.2m (4ft) tall and spread, it is tailor-made for larger pots, smaller garden borders and shrubberies, in sun or partial shade. Easy to care for, it requires little trimming. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out all year round.
One of the finest shrubs you can grow for spectacular winter colour from both leaves and red berries - this is a plant that should be in everyone's winter garden. Also known as the sacred or heavenly bamboo, Nandina is totally winter-hardy and tough as old boots! With a bamboo-like habit, several upright stems emerge from a tight clump of leaves which in spring and summer is mid-green with the odd reddish or purplish tinge on new shoots. It produces small white flowers, but it really comes into its own as the temperatures drop in autumn. The leaves turn spectacular bonfire orange red, perfect for Halloween and autumn colour, and keep getting darker red as it gets colder. The flowers have given way to berries, much like our own much-loved holly, which themselves get redder and redder too, so the whole plant is a frenzy of colour in full winter. Great as a specimen in a pot, so you can move it near the door to lift your spirits on dark days, or equally at home in the soil in a mixed border planting. In Japan, it is traditionally grown near a door, so if you awake from a nightmare, you can tell your Nandina about your dream so that it cannot harm you! Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out any time of year.
A highly attractive feature tree, Pomegranates are well-known, although not as widely grown in our gardens as they should be. This compact, semi-evergreen shrub is covered in beautiful glossy green foliage and during the summer, striking coral-pink double blooms that have streaks of white through them. The Pomegranate 'Legrelleae' will thrive is a warm and sunny, sheltered position in a pot where it can be moved around as necessary. It is a good idea to keep an eye on the weather as if the temperature drops below 4ºC you should bring it inside! Plants like a rich soil with plenty of grit and gravel for good drainage. Although drought-tolerant when established, do keep your plant well-watered and it will flower throughout the summer. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready for planting straight out. Will reach 2-3m tall in 10 years.
A new introduction, Gardenia jasminoides 'Grandenia' has the most beautiful snow-white double summer flowers that carry the wonderfully delicate and familiar Gardenia perfume that's a little like jasmine. This dwarf, low growing shrub blooms prolifically from June to July and forms flower buds on both the last year's growth as well as on new shoots. Deadheading the faded flowers stimulates the formation of new ones, giving an abundant display.The evergreen, dark green foliage, larger than that of most Gardenia is matched by large flowers, and 'Grandenia' is incredibly hardly, being frost resistant to -10 °C. For best results, grow in ericaceous compost. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, reaching a height of 60cm and spread of 1m.
Nandinas, also known as Heavenly or Sacred Bamboo, are amongst the best shrubs you can grow for adding bright flashes of dazzling colour to your borders or patio pots. They are invaluable during the winter when there's little colour around. Not unlike a colourful version of our own native holly, Nandina has a bushy upright habit, with toothpick-straight stems making it an excellent candidate for containers. As they are evergreen, they will retain their foliage throughout the year and the colours change as temperatures dip, taking on deeper and more saturated hues. In this collection your will receive: Nandina Domestica 'Firepower' - With its bamboo-like habit, 'Firepower' is a beautiful and compact shrub, producing several upright stems from a tight clump of foliage which is mid-green during spring and summer. Tinged with red and purple on new shoots, it also produces clusters of small white flowers in summer, that become shiny red berries in autumn, which is the time that the real show begins as the leaves change colour. The evergreen leaves become a spectacular bonfire orange and red, for stunning autumn colour which transforms to deeper maroon as it gets colder and the berries change to brighter and brighter red, so the whole plant is a frenzy of colour throughout winter. Grows to 50cm. Nandina Domestica 'Obsessed' - This particular variety has amazing, variegated leaves which give off a sultry pink glow. A true multi-season feature plant, in spring new leaves emerge flushed pink, green and cream, then in summer, small creamy-white flowers are followed by green berries, before the leaves develop more colour and the berries turn sealing-wax red - just superb! Grows to 120cm. They are very easy to grow, they look great when planted in a pot, so you can move it near the door to lift your spirits on dark days, or equally at home in the soil in a mixed border planting. In Japan, they are traditionally grown near a door, so if you awake from a nightmare, you can tell your Nandina about your dream so that it cannot harm you! Supplied as 2 x established plants in 12cm pots, ready to plant out.
Wow!... Just wow!! You really can't get a more striking plant for your late winter and spring garden - and we're so excited to be able to bring it to you! This new introduction is absolutely exquisite with its gorgeous pink fluffy catkins which just beg to be stroked as you walk past the bush. The fuzzy bunny tails burst from the tight maroon buds as the temperature warms in early spring, bringing a splash of vibrant colour to your garden, with the promise of warmer weather to come. When grown as a hedge or as coppices, the new young growth is luminous with fire when the catkins break - it's really a sight to behold Perfect for a winter garden, the pussy-willow catkins start to appear from late winter and last well into the spring, and the stems are truly impressive when cut and brought into the house for an early flower display. In fact, this variety was bred for the cut-flower market, by a cut-flower arranger, so you know that the stems will make a great visual impact. As the season progresses, the tiny pink powder puffs gradually turn golden as the pollen emerges, bringing a subtle shift of colour to the whole bush, before the blue-green leaves emerge and form a magnificent backdrop to other plants and flowers in the garden. Not just a pretty face, 'Mount Aso' is also known for its abilty to tolerate pollution, salt sea air and damp areas - a truly versatile and useful plant! Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots ready for planting out. Ultimate height and spread 2m x 2m.
Brand new for 2022, Dianthus 'Baby Doris' is a stunning variety Garden Pinks that add gorgeous colour and delicious fragrance to your floral displays all summer long. 'Baby Doris' is perfect for planting in your patio pots and containers where they will burst into life as early as April and last all the way through to September. Producing beautiful pink blooms with dark centres that have a beautiful fragrance that will fill your garden. Make sure you position them near a door or window so you can enjoy their perfume from indoors too. This compact plant will add bursts of bright pink all around your garden, as each richly coloured blooms is held on a sturdy stem above neat silvery-green foliage. Instantly recognisable, Dianthus are one of the hardest working and reliable plants that you can get, producing masses of fragrant ruffled double-flowers. Blooming reliably all summer, 'Baby Doris' will fill your garden with vibrant colour and their sweet clove-like scent on warm evenings. Supplied as 12 x plug plants, ready to grow on before planting out.
A stunning collection of hardy Gardenias, these beautiful compact shrubs will cast a spell on you with their lush, evergreen foliage and enchanting white flowers that will fill your garden with their exquisite, jasmine-like fragrance - one of the most intoxicating scents you'll ever experience. They'll flower from July until September, giving you a summer long treat of flowers and fragrance. These are new varieties of hardier Gardenias, and so can be kept outside all winter as long as they receive protection from the coldest weather, and as they're evergreen, they'll look great whatever the season. They make wonderful specimen plants in large patio containers and are stunning in borders too. Easy to care for, requiring little pruning apart from a trim each spring and the removal of dead stems. Preferring acid soil, use ericaceous compost when growing in pots. Supplied as 3 established plants in 9 cm pots, ready for planting and, including: Gardenia jasminoides 'Crown Jewel' - Small yet covered in large fully double flowers and perfect for growing in a pot, reaching a height of 70 cm (2½ ft) and spread of 60 cm (2 ft). Gardenia jasminoides 'Celestial Star' - Delicate pure white double flowers with curled petals, growing to a height and spread of 1.2 m (4 ft). Gardenia jasminoides 'Sweet Heart' - Earlier to flower than other varieties with simple, single flowers, reaching a height and spread of 1.2 m (4 ft).
'Kleims Hardy' is the world's very first fully hardy Gardenia variety and can survive outside in temperatures as low as -10C! Just as stunning and as fragrant as its indoor relative, Gardenia Kleims snowy white, waxy flowers completely smother its exquisite evergreen leaves from early June onwards. The scent of gardenias is so gorgeous its often used in perfume, so imagine sitting on your patio this summer surrounded by its intoxicatingly sweet fragrance heavenly! A beautifully compact shrub, Gardenia Kleims Hardy is both very easy to grow and care for. Simply plant it in a pot or a garden border, preferably using ericaceous compost, and it will happily grow and flourish outdoors all year round.
If you want to add dramatic effect to your garden, then you can't go wrong with this popular shrub. One of the first ornamental plants to bloom in the year, Forsythia is also known as the Easter tree as it is often in flower through that calendar period. A robust and easy to care for shrub that is perfect for use as a cut flower the branches of Forsythia are smothered along their length with brilliant yellow blooms and they look simply stunning when displayed in a vase at Easter time.A recent addition to our range of flowering forsythias, 'Mikador' has the same spectacular yellow flower displays in early spring as its relatives, but on a smaller, low maintenance form. A naturally compact variety, Mikador grows to just H100cm (30in) x W100cm (in) wide and is perfect for patio pots and smaller garden borders where it will display all the flower power, but in a fraction of the space! After flowering, 'Mikador' gets smothered in mid-green leaves which turn to orange and gold in autumn giving a delightful display and extending its season of interest. Easy to grow, and perfect if you're short of time or new to gardening, grow Mikador in sunny or lightly shade spots in any soils - from acidic to heavy clays, it's a very easy and very hardy and tolerant shrub - a 'good doer' as we like to call it! Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready for planting out or potting on.
A compact deciduous shrub, caryopteris 'Worcester Gold' has arching branches which carry masses of small lavender-blue flowers. However, it's the foliage that make this plant special, with its leaves in shades of yellow, 'Worcester Gold' really stands out from other plants. A Royal Horticultural Society 'Plant for Pollinators', caryopteris is a magnet for bees, butterflies and a host of other pollinating insects, attracted by the dense clusters of dainty flowers in August and September. Easy to grow and drought tolerant, 'Worcester Gold' is happy in a pot or in the ground in a sheltered location and is the ideal size for the middle of the border, and the foliage provides a wonderful colour contrast for surrounding planting. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out. Reaching a height and spread of 1m (3ft).
Cercis canadensis, the Forest Pansy, is a medium-sized deciduous multi-stemmed ornamental tree grown for its wonderful foliage. In spring, just before the leaves appear, clusters of small, pea-like flowers open on the bare stems. These are usually pink, but sometimes dark crimson or white, and are followed by stunning, heart-shaped leaves that grow to 12cm in width, and are a fabulous, deep red-purple colour, making this tree really stand out! In autumn the foliage changes colour to flaming shades of orange, red and purple, making this tree one of the most spectacular that you can plant for foliage colour, and it gets better and better every year. Cercis will thrive in moist but well drained soil, in sun are partial shade and is drought tolerant, making it very easy to grow for most gardeners. With its almost year round interest from flowers and foliage, it won't disappoint. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant and reach a height and spread of 8m (26ft) in 10 years.
Also known as 'Summersweet' this lovely medium sized shrub is perfect for bringing late summer colour to the garden. 'Pink Spire' produces an abundance of pale pink, bottlebrush flowers in late summer and autumn. Not only do the towers of flowers look incredible bursting from the glossy deep-green foliage, but they also bear a mesmerising sweet fragrance that is highly attractive to butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators and garden visitors. Your garden will be buzzing with life throughout summer! A slow grower, 'Pink Spire' is ever so easy to grow and maintain and is both happy in full sun but will also tolerate full shade so it's a great choice for those awkward shady corners. It prefers acidic soil, so we recommend incorporating plenty of peat or ericaceous compost for best results, especially when growing in a container. Easy to care for needing just an occasional light trim to shape, 'Pink Spire' is trouble free but has big rewards! Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out.