Hornbeam is very similar to Beech, it retains many of its leaves through winter although it does lose a few more leaves than Beech. Hornbeam has green leaves in spring which give way to coppery leaves in winter, retaining its leaves all year round. As well as creating a border to your garden, hedges are also great for the environment and wildlife, providing shelter and food supplies for many animals. Plant 3 trees per linear metre, do not trim in first 2 seasons to allow establishment, then trim to shape twice per year. Please contact us for quotes for larger volumes. Fixed P&P of £6.99 for however many of these you order.
Box hedging has been the staple plant for formal garden hedges across the UK for many hundreds of years. But lately, the emergence of box blight (a disease causing dieback), and box tree caterpillar (Cydalima perspectalis) has led to the search for more robust alternatives for some parts of the UK where these have become a problem. Fortunately, along comes Ilex crenata, and more particularly the selection 'Green Hedge'. Despite its common name of Japanese Holly, the leaves are not prickly, and are small and round, very closely resembling Buxus (Box) - almost identical in fact - although probably a darker green if anything. It is equally easy to trim and thrives on a regular pruning as a hedge, yet is more robust and a little more vigorous in growth. For quickest establishment of dwarf hedges plant this size out all year round at 20cm (8in) spacing. Use in the same situations as you would box - smaller low hedges to separate areas, acts as borders, lining paths etc. However, is also vigorous enough to produce larger topiary too if allowed to grow to its full size. Supplied as a trimmed plant in a 9cm pot. Contact us for prices on larger volumes.
British Wildflowers and Trees Handbook features exactly 100 species that can be spotted throughout the British Isles. Young nature enthusiasts aged 8+ can add their own photographs, drawings and observations to the fact-packed spreads, which all feature a description of each plant, a realistic illustration with labels, areas to tick off each species when spotted, plus lots of useful stats. Also included is a photograph to help with the identification process. Endorsed by both The Woodland Trust and The Wildlife Trust, this comprehensive guide is both fun and practical to use. 224 Pages
Beautiful and elegant, it's no wonder that Silver Birch trees have been an inspiration to British poets and artists for centuries, and now you can grow one in your own garden! The long, slender trunks of mature trees have beautiful, white, papery bark with dark cracks running through it, contrasting beautifully with its deep-green, triangular leaves, that droop down from attractive twigs. In autumn, the leaves turn a brilliant golden-yellow colour, before falling just before winter sets in. Preferring acidic soils, Silver Birch will grow in all conditions, and provide you with year-round interest for many years to come. Perfect for planting right now. Please note that the silver colour will develop as the tree ages and the bark begins to peel.
Ideal for all puzzle enthusiasts or those who want to keep their brain active, our new set of 3 different puzzle books features over 300 puzzles. Hours of Fun Puzzles! If you enjoy testing your brain with fun new puzzles, then this fantastic set of 3 Puzzles Books is a great hobby to help fill your spare time! Enrich your mind with our Word Search book featuring large print so you can enjoy without struggling to see. Or perhaps you'd like to test your knowledge with our super large print Crossword book? If you're more of a number's person, then you'll love our Sudoku puzzle book! 3 Pack of Puzzle Books Set
A beautiful striking fiery orange coloured tulip, with unique lily-like pointed petals, 'Synaeda Orange' will really make a bold statement in your beds and borders next spring. Flowering from April through to the end of May, 'Synaeda Orange' is a vigorous and incredibly versatile variety of tulip that will flourish in a sunny, sheltered spot in the garden or on your patio. 'Synaeda Orange' looks fantastic planted up en masse in a large gap in the border, or why not mix things up and plant alongside varieties such as 'Washington' for an even louder display, or 'Apricot Fox' to tone things down a little. Tulips are one of the most popular bulbs, not only because they look spectacular creating accents of vibrant colour within spring displays but because they're just as great in beds and borders as the are in pots and containers. They're also fantastic as cut flowers that can be brought inside and displayed in vases to brighten up the indoors as well as the outdoors. Plant in autumn for stunning spring displays.
This is quite simply a real 'Black Beauty'! The fruits are massive compared to normal blackberries - in fact they are the size of plums but as sweet as the sweetest strawberries! What's more, because it is the worlds first 'Primocane' blackberry, you will be picking fruit in the first year - from late August until first frosts- possibly as late as December! It also has a unique attribute in that it is a 'Double Cropper' - if you prune it as directed in our instructions you will pick fruit in June and July, then from late August to the first frosts each year. Once established it will fruit prolifically, giving you around 3.5kg (approx. 8lbs) of fruit per season thereafter! 'Reuben' has been judged by experts to be twice the size of normal blackberries, as having a sweetness as good as the best tasting strawberries and is simply mouth-wateringly juicy! The summer brings forth a rush of bright white blossom which are followed by berries that turn from green to pink and then black. It's easy to grow, delicious to eat and a sensation for your garden! It can be grown in the garden or in pots on your patio and is completely winter hardy. Buy it now and you will be picking delicious fruit for many years to come!
A traditional general purpose plant feed granules, for applying at planting or top dressing in Spring. Provides the main 3 nutriens for balanced growth in an easy to apply formulation, apply by hand (wash hands after use). Use all around the garden especially good for once a year applications to establsihed shrubberies and borders.
Beautiful Borders is just the guide you need if you want to create borders that burst with colour and variety, that have depth and structure, that have staying power and adaptability. There's more to it than just picking a few plants you like the look of! This book will take you through every step: designing your border, taking into account light, soil, location and aspect; choosing your flowers and plants, based on the chosen design; and preparing, growing and maintaining. Written in a clear, accessible style, with helpful checklists and tips, and beautiful illustration. Paperback 256 pages 45000 words 300 illustrations
Hypericum, or St, John's Wort, is a very old and traditional garden plant and 'Hidcote' is one of the most popular varieties. It has semi-evergreen foliage and large, oval mid-green leave which form a dense bush. From June to October it is covered in masses of golden yellow flowers up to 5 cm (2 in) across, which is large for a Hypericum. These are followed by glossy orange berries that eventually turn black. 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. Hypericum is easy to look after and very difficult to damage. No matter how hard you cut it back, it'll keep on growing back and is completely hardy. Grow in moist but well drained soil in sun or partial shade are you'll be rewarded with a superb display of foliage, flowers and berries. Supplied as an established plant in a 2 L pot, ready to plant, growing to a height of 1.2 m (4 ft) and spread of 1.5 m (5 ft).
This brand new Blackberry variety from the renowned breeding programme at University of Arkansas US has a naturally dwarf habit growing to just 3ft tall so it's perfect for planting in patio pots and for smaller gardens It's a 'primocane' variety which means it produces fruit on new growth from August to October and will produce crops to pick in the first year - much sooner than regular kinds. The extra large sweet juicy berries are delicious to eat and easy to pick as the canes are thorn free. The lovely white blooms which precede the berries are attractive to bees and butterflies too. Supplied as an established plant in 9 cm pot ready to plant into 5L pots
Potentilla is amongst the easiest and hardiest of herbaceous perennials, and this gorgeous golden yellow variety will produce masses saucer-shaped flowers all summer long, contrasting wonderfully with rich green, bushy foliage. Attractive and versatile, its bushy habit makes it perfect for the middle of beds and borders, as well as rock and gravel gardens. It also is a great choice for banks and slopes - and a colourful choice for informal hedging. It makes an eye-catching display when planted in a pot or container for your patio too. This deciduous, low-maintenance shrub has good pest and disease resistance and will tolerate drought and very cold temperatures. Place in full sun or partial shade, although flowers will fade to cream in periods of intense sunshine. Supplied as an established plant in 2 L pot, ready to plant, growing to a height and spread of 90 cm (3 ft).
Tamarix tetrandra, more commonly known as the Tamarisk or Salt Cedar, is a deciduous shrub or small tree grown for its incredible spring flowers. Gracefully arching dark, almost black branches with needle-like foliage explode into masses of feathery plumes of tiny blossom in shades of pink during March and May. These amazing flowers will completely cover the plant creating an enchanting effect in the spring garden. Fully deserving of 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 a beautiful display for years to come. Thriving in full sun or dappled shade, Tamarisk needs nothing more that occasional pruning to removed dead or crossing branches and to keep it in shape. It is completely hardy to -15°C, so it will withstand the worst of winter weather. Supplied as an established plant in a 2 L pot, ready to plant, growing to a height and spread of 3 m (10 ft).
Growing your own fruit and veg has got to be one of the most rewarding things that a gardener can do, and it's a great way to introduce kids to gardening. Fortunately, long-gone are the days when you scrambled through thorny brambles to get your berries - thanks to dedicated growers we can bring you this fabulous THORNLESS variety. The Oregon Thornless blackberry is self-fertile and one of the best varieties that you can grow and is a really versatile plant, producing heavy crops of juicy, glossy black fruits from late summer and adding an ornamental touch for the rest of the year. Fully winter-hardy and semi-evergreen in milder winters, its leaves are attractively shaped and have good autumn colour, making them invaluable for year-round interest in the kitchen garden. Organically grown, these fruit bushes are packed with healthy anthocyanins and rich in Vitamin C, so are a very popular addition to the garden! Really easy to grow so are perfect for beginner gardeners or those of us who are strapped for time, blackberries can be grown in containers too, so you don't even need a garden to enjoy them. Perfect for making puddings, jams, even wine, blackberries are a very versatile soft fruit bush, that really works hard for you. Can easily be trained to supports and makes a unique feature when grown up the side of a shed, trellis or fence. - it can even make a fascinating addition to an arch in spring when it is covered in pink-flushed, white blossom. Supplied as an established plant in a 12cm pot, ready for planting out, canes can reach 2.5m x 2.5m and will produce their crop of berries in late August - September.
The 'Bridal Kisses' collection is an aptly named collection of exquisite 'Peggy Wonder' tulips that are a feast for the eyes with their incredible flowers. Unusually for a tulip, each stem carries more than one flower. Beginning as large, globe shaped green buds, they open to a sumptuous mixture of pink, green and mauve on the outside, with shades of pink on the inside that fade to almost white towards the centre. The petals are wonderfully ruffled, and the double flowers are so large that they have to be seen to be believed. This extraordinary tulip will amaze all who see it. Once open, the flowers are long lasting, and the relatively compact size makes them ideal for growing in planters and window boxes as well as in spring borders. They are also excellent cut flowers and make stunning indoor displays and bouquets, and they are particularly popular with brides. Supplied as 5 bulbs, size 11/12, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 30 cm (1 ft) and width of 10 cm (4 in).
Growing your own fruit and veg has got to be one of the most rewarding things that a gardener can do, and it's a great way to introduce kids to gardening. Fortunately, long-gone are the days when you scrambled through thorny brambles to get your berries - thanks to dedicated growers we can bring you this fabulous THORNLESS variety. The new Coolaris summer blackberry has it all - upright growth, thornless stems and large, juicy berries which mature in midsummer when blackberries definitely taste their best! A versatile blackberry with a good crop of juicy, glossy black fruits from early July, this fruit bush is packed with healthy anthocyanins and rich in Vitamin C, so are a very popular addition to the kitchen garden. Perfect for making puddings, jams, even wine, blackberries are a very versatile soft fruit bush, that really works hard for you. Really easy to grow so are perfect for beginner gardeners or those of us who are strapped for time, blackberries can be grown in containers too, so you don't even need a garden to enjoy them. Not a vigorous variety, Coolaris Early has medium strong very upright growth which means that it can easily be trained to supports and makes a unique feature when grown up the side of a shed, trellis or fence - it can even make a fascinating addition to an arch in spring when it is covered in pink-flushed, white blossom. Fully winter-hardy and semi-evergreen in milder winters, its leaves are attractively shaped and have good autumn colour, making them invaluable for year-round interest in the kitchen garden. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting out, canes can reach 2.5m x 2.5m and will produce their crop of berries from early July to August.
Also known as the Barberry, Berberis are attractive deciduous shrubs with spiney branches and small, oval leaves and are noted for their foliage colour. Berberis thunbergia atropurpurea, the Japanese Barberry, is a handsome variety. It grows well in borders or pots and makes an excellent low-growing hedge. Thriving in a sunny or partially shaded location, it has dense, deep purple foliage and matching stems. The rich, dark colouring provides a wonderful contrast to the green shades of surrounding plants and it will make their flowers stand out to stunning effect. Recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', during March and April, small bright yellow flowers emerge, attracting bees and butterflies. These are followed in late summer by glossy, bright red berries that are a rich source of food for birds. In autumn the foliage turns to intense bright red before falling. Berberis atropurpurea in completely hardy, drought tolerant and easy to grow and care for. Although it doesn't require much pruning, it can be trimmed after flowering in spring. It will also respond well to being clipped to shape for hedging or topiary. Supplied as an established plant in a 2 L pot, ready for planting, reaching a height and spread of 1.2 m (4ft).
Rosebud Geranium 'Sybil Pink' will transform your baskets and gardens with a summer long show of enchanting double flowers in a beautiful shade of pale pink. Renowned for their tolerance of drought and heat in summer, yet they perform really well in our more normal rainy Summers too! In our view, one of the very best choices for summer bedding and reliability you can buy. As they are about to burst into flower in summer, you will notice gorgeous buds in clusters, each one looking just like a tightly budded rose waiting to burst open, to create a simply incredible show of colourful, double flowers. Plant them in baskets, window boxes and containers anywhere where they can trail spectacularly, and you will not be disappointed. Supplied as 3 jumbo plugs, they can either be potted on into 9cm pots for a few weeks in a frost free environment, or planted out into baskets and tubs directly once frost risk has passed. Let Rosebud Geraniums delight you this year.
Also known as the steeple bush, this is a vigorous shrub with soft, felt-like leaves and masses of fluffy pink flowers. Easy to grow and definitely a plant that can take a lot of neglect, the steeple bush is a plant that can be grown by virtually anyone! Especially suited to cottage gardens and informal plantings, it can be clipped back hard and will recover rapidly. Perfect for filling gaps in the garden, it will send up suckers that will soon form a dense thicket of leaves that becomes covered in its characteristic blooms through late spring and early summer. Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot, ready to plant out.
This beautiful pair of pastel coloured planters comes finished with a white-washed foliage design around the circumference of the pot, adding a splash of subtle colour to patio displays. Looking just as stunning but half the price of ceramic or metal plant pots, these plastic pots are easy to transport around the garden, but are durable too, dade from heavy-duty injection moulded plastic.They're frost & UV resistant too so they'll withstand the worst of our British weather and can be used year after year. Perfect for bulbs, bedding, shrubs, houseplants and more, each planter has raised drainage holes and water reservoirs to allow your plants to thrive.