Heucheras, also known as Coral Bells, are amazing perennial plants, famed for their spectacular foliage in a huge range of colours with wonderful leaf shapes forming low growing evergreen or semi-evergreen mounds. From the 'Fox' series of Heucheras, bred by Richard and Vicky Fox at their Jubilee Cottage Nursery in Cheshire where they hold the National Collection which currently exceeds 450 varieties, 'Metallic Shimmer' is perfect if you're looking for a darker coloured Heuchera. With its serrated, wavy leaves in shades of warm chocolate, burgundy and grey-green, all having a stunning bronze, metallic shimmer and contrasting dark pink undersides. Masses of frothy, creamy white flowers emerge in summer on tall, deep purple stems that are a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators and they make great cut flowers too, looking similar to Gypsophila in flower arrangements. Heuchera 'Metallic Shimmer' will thrive in pots and looks great planted towards the front of mixed borders, especially when several different varieties are planted together, creating a carpet of colourful, evergreen groundcover. These adaptable plants are happy in sun or partial shade and aren't too fussy about soil conditions, as long as it isn't heavy and waterlogged as that will cause the crown to rot. Usually evergreen, severe winters may cause leaf loss, but they'll regrow the following spring. 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 9cm pot, ready to plant, reaching a height of 30cm (1ft) and spread of 40cm (16in).
Heucheras, also known as Coral Bells, are amazing perennial plants, famed for their spectacular foliage in a huge range of colours with wonderful leaf shapes forming low growing evergreen or semi-evergreen mounds. From the 'Fox' series of Heucheras, bred by Richard and Vicky Fox at their Jubilee Cottage Nursery in Cheshire where they hold the National Collection which currently exceeds 450 varieties, 'Silver Celebration' has been bred to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the nursery. This is an incredibly attractive Heuchera, with unusually large and deeply ruffled, dark veined metallic silver leaves that have vibrant purple undersides. During the summer, a profusion of bell-shaped white flowers appear on long, upright stems above the foliage. The flowers are larger than those of most Heucheras and attract a host of pollinating insects. They're also ideal for cutting for delicate indoor displays. A handsome plant with colouring unlike any other, 'Silver Celebration' will make an impressive specimen growing in a large patio pot, or grow it in borders with other Heuchera varieties so that their foliage colours can compliment each other. These adaptable plants are happy in sun or partial shade and aren't too fussy about soil conditions, as long as it isn't heavy and waterlogged as that will cause the crown to rot. Usually evergreen, severe winters may cause leaf loss, but they'll regrow the following spring. 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 9cm pot, ready to plant, reaching a height of 35cm (14in) and spread of 45cm (18in).
Heucheras, also known as Coral Bells, are amazing perennial plants, famed for their spectacular foliage in a huge range of colours with wonderful leaf shapes forming low growing evergreen or semi-evergreen mounds. 'Frilly' is a new variety from the 'Fox' series of Heucheras, bred by Richard and Vicky Fox at their Jubilee Cottage Nursery in Cheshire where they hold the National Collection which currently exceeds 450 varieties. Looking unlike any other Heuchera, the leaves of this new introduction are incredibly deeply ruffled in shades of pink-flushed orange with dark pink undersides, growing in dense mounds. In summer tall magenta stems grow up from the foliage carrying small, bell shaped white flowers that are attractive to bees, butterflies and other flying insects. They're attractive cut flowers too! 'Frilly' is happy growing in pots or planted in borders, particularly in groups with different varieties that compliment each other and create a multi coloured carpet of groundcover. These adaptable plants will thrive in sun or partial shade and aren't too fussy about soil conditions, as long as it isn't heavy and waterlogged as that will cause the crown to rot. Usually evergreen, severe winters may cause leaf loss, but they'll return the following spring. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready to plant, reaching a height and spread of 40cm (16in).
With so many Coreopsis varieties flowering in yellow colours, 'Sunstar Rose' is a refreshing change with its bright magenta pink flowers edged in white. The flowers of this gorgeous perennial are daisy shaped and begin to open from June, continuing until the first frosts of autumn. Borne in abundance above narrow, dark green leaves, they cover the plant in wonderful, bright colour and with their long, straight stems they're great cut flowers. Bees and butterflies love their nectar and birds will feast on the seeds, making these ideal plants for bringing wildlife into your garden. Also known as tickseed, Coreopsis in a native of North American prairies and is extremely rugged, easy to grow and drought tolerant and resistant to mildew. Grown in patio pots and in flower borders, you'll be treated to month after month of vivid colour with almost no maintenance, just regular deadheading to keep the flowers coming until autumn. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting and reaching a height and spread of 40cm (16in).
Echinacea, also known as the Coneflower, are hardy perennials that flower at the height of summer and continue until the first autumn frosts. The name refers to the cone-shaped centre of the large, brightly coloured flowers. Not only are they beautifully, they're also one of the best plants you can grow for attracting all manner of wildlife into your garden. 'Evolution Colorific' has classic Echinacea flowers, daisy-like and packed with petals in vibrant pink hues with green central cones from July onwards. Carried on long, straight and sturdy stems, they are wonderful cut flowers and are adored by bees and butterflies and once they fade, birds will feast on the seeds, so try to resist the temptation to deadhead the later season blooms. Popular in cottage garden planting, they're perfectly at home in borders and pots, and look spectacular planted in groups, returning year after year to give you a stunning display. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting, reaching a height of 50cm (20in) and a spread of 65cm (2ft).
When thinking of Gypsophila, tall stems covered in tiny white flowers used in flower bouquets come to mind. But that's just one variety of this interesting and versatile perennial, which is a member of the carnation family. 'Pretty Maid', also called the Mouse-eared Gypsophila, is a compact plant which forms a neat mound of glossy mid-green, semi-evergreen oval foliage and trumpet-shaped flowers that look similar to small petunias, about 1cm across between April and June. The blooms are pure white with lovely pink veining and a delightfully sweet fragrance, appearing prolifically and standing out beautifully in contrast to the leaves. Happy in the ground and particularly attractive growing in pots, 'Pretty Maid' will thrive in sun or partial shade in soil that is a little dry as it doesn't like to grow in overly wet ground. Bees and other pollinators love this pretty Gypsophila, with its flowers being a great source of early nectar as spring gets underway. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting, reaching a height and spread of 40cm (16in).
Also known as Rabbit's Foot, Maranta is a native of the Brazilian rainforest. A delightful, compact houseplant, it has beautifully variegated bright green leaves with patches of darker green mirrored each side of the central vein. Ideal for growing in a bright spot, but it'll also tolerate shade. Closely related to Calathea, Maranta has the same fascinating habit of having leaves that lay flat during the daytime and close upwards when light levels fall as if in prayer. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven performer, guaranteed to be suitable for growers at every level of experience. Not only are they beautiful to look at, these leafy tropical houseplants also help to clean the air in your home. Houseplants can actually improve the environment in our homes, clearing the air, removing toxins and adding valuable oxygen to the air that we breathe. Supplied as a potted plant in a 12cm nursery pot, growing to a height and spread of 30cm (1ft).
A native of the tropical regions of South America, Peperomia make wonderful houseplants in the UK. Peperomia 'Raindrop Feel Green' is a striking, compact variety with beautiful dark green, glossy leaves which loves bright and warm conditions and appreciates additional humidity either from regular misting or by standing in a tray of wet pebbles. The heart shaped leaves have a lush, succulent look to them and as 'Raindrop Feel Green' is naturally compact and only grow to 30cm, it's ideal on a desk or windowsill, away from direct sunlight. As the plant matures it produces unusual and interesting looking flowers that look a little like mouse tails, but Peperomia is grown mainly for its wonderfully attractive leaves. Slow growing in very easy to care for, it'll need virtually no maintenance apart from the removed of faded leaves and flowers, and regular feeding and watering. Supplied as a potted plant in a 14cm nursery pot, growing to a height and spread of 30cm (1ft).
Philodendron 'Imperial Green' is an impressive, fast growing houseplant with large, lush and exotic looking paddle-shaped leaves. 'Imperial Green' will bring an instant tropical feel to your home and is an eye-catching, large sized houseplant, ideal for a bright corner out of direct sunlight. This is a spectacular plant for those looking for something a little larger to make a real impact and it'll look great all year round. New foliage is fascinating as it unrolls from the stems, taking several days to fully open to heavily veined, lightly arching bright green leaves that are sometimes tinged with copper, as are the new stems. Large leaved tropical plants are great for the home, filtering the air and removing all manner of toxins and producing fresh oxygen during the night. Growing houseplants is great for all-round wellbeing too. Supplied as a potted plant in a 14cm nursery and growing to a height and spread of 1.2m (4ft).
Unlike most other Philodendrons that are native the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, 'Imperial Red' is a relatively new hybrid that has been bred specifically to be a houseplant. Growing with an upright habit, the stems are burgundy tinged and the foliage is nothing short of spectacular, with bright red new leaves that darken to deep maroon before finally maturing to dark, glossy green. This is a magnificent houseplant and will make a spectacular focal point. 'Imperial Red' is a moderately vigorously growing plant that will bring an exotic touch to any room, where it will thrive in bright, indirect light, looking incredibly handsome all year round.Not only spectacular to look at, leafy tropical houseplants also provide air-cleaning benefits. It has been found that houseplants can actually improve the environment in our homes, clearing the air, removing toxins and adding valuable oxygen to the air that we breathe. Supplied as a potted plant in a 14cm nursery and growing to a height and spread of 1.2m (4ft).
A striking and immensely attractive houseplant, philodendron 'Xanadu' is certainly one that you need in your home.Also known as the cut-leaf Philodendron, this substantial, exquisitely shaped beauty grows with a gently mounding, shrubby habit, perfect to bring natural colour and interest to a boring corner of any room. A plant that's really easy to care for and maintain, 'Xanadu' (sometimes referred to as 'Winterbourn') forms a neat bush, often as wide as it is tall, with striking, glossy green, deeply lobed leaves and stems that redden as they age. Despite its tropical origins, Philodendron is an ideal houseplant, and is one of those cast-iron feature plants that are nearly indestructible and the perfect plant for anyone new to gardening. Houseplants are great plants for the home, helping you to get a good, restful night's sleep. Research has shown that one of their most useful features is their ability to keep the air inside your home clean, removing toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene, and giving out valuable oxygen at night. Supplied as an established plant in a 14cm nursery pot. and growing to a height if 1.2m (4ft) and spread of 75cm (21½ft).
Also known as the Chinese money plant or missionary plant, Pilea peperomioides is a compact, upright houseplant with unusual, rounded mid-green leaves carried on long, arching stalks. Originating from southwestern China, this is still quite a rare plant and it's unlikely that you'll see it for sale in your local garden centre. A beautiful plant, its lily pad style leaves look lovely as they move in the breeze. Pilea loves lots of bright, indirect sunlight and reacts amazingly quickly to it, having a tendency to grow all of its leaves in the direction of the light. As it grows quickly, it's a good idea to rotate the plant a couple of times each week so that you get a straight central stem with leaves in all directions. Very easy to grow and care for, Pilea enjoys good light and high humidity and will appreciated regular misting, and if you notice the leaves starting to curl, this means the plant isn't getting enough light. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK plant lovers at every level of experience. You can therefore grow this houseplant with confidence. Supplied as a potted plant in a 13cm nursery pot, growing to a height and spread of 50cm (20in).
Sansevieria, the Snake plant, also known popularly as 'mother-in-Law's tongue' is one of the most unusual yet easily recognisable houseplants you can buy! Sansevieria zeylanica differs from the usual mother-in-law's tongue in having grey-green and silver foliage instead of the more common green and yellow of Sansevieria trifasciata. It's a stunning, upright architectural plant that makes an instant statement. The long sword-like, variegated leaves really do look like snakeskin and this houseplant is incredibly adaptable to a wide range of conditions, making it amazingly easy to grow and look after. It'll grow happily in bright light or shade, and is even tolerant of drought, so a little neglect won't bother it, making this the perfect houseplant. Not only spectacular to look at, Sansevieria are amongst the best plants for improve the environment in our homes by clearing the air, removing toxins and adding valuable oxygen to the air that we breathe. Supplied as a potted plant in a 14cm nursery pot, growing to a height of 1.2m (4ft) and width of 50cm (20in).
Such an unusual and attractive plant, Scindapsus 'Trebie' is spreading or climbing vine from the forests of Southeast Asia and the western Pacific. It is an epiphyte in its natural habitat, meaning that is lives on another plant, clinging to it for support in the same way as bromeliads, air plants and some orchids do. The rich, deep green leaves are splashed with silver, making 'Trebie' a striking feature plant in any room of your home, whether growing up its mosspole or allowed to grow along a shelf, and it will look great trailing out of a hanging basket too. Scindapsus is a very easy plant to grow and care for. It just needs plenty of indirect light and regular feeding and watering, but only when it's dry. Low light can result in a loss of leaf variegation, but these are very forgiving plants and will adapt to most growing conditions. These tropical plants are great for the home, filtering the air and removing all manner of toxins and producing fresh oxygen during the night. Growing houseplants is great for all-round wellbeing too. Supplied as a potted plant in a 14cm nursery pot with a mosspole, growing to a height of 1.7m (5½ft) and width of 50cm (20in).
Bring an elegant look to your home with this beautifully elegant bay tree! The Sweet Bay, Laurus Nobilis, is a versatile evergreen garden plant either growing in the ground or a pot and lends itself particularly well to topiary pruning and training. With its stunning spiral trunk, this standard bay is an instant classic and will look amazing in pairs either side of a door or gate, or as a beautiful focal point on a patio. They're also excellent grown in borders, adding structure and height. The dark grey-green, lush foliage has a delicious flavour and rich aroma and can be added to marinades or used to add depth to cooking, an essential ingredient in a whole host of recipes and a must-have addition to your herb or kitchen garden. Neatly clipped, this standard 'lollipop' tree is simple to maintain, preferring sun are partial shade, sheltered from cold winds, and will look perfect all year round. 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 beautiful bay tree in the garden with confidence. Supplied as a standard tree in a 22cm pot, 1.3-1.4m (4-4½ft) tall, growing to 1.5m (5ft) tall and 75cm (2½ft) wide, depending on pruning.
Create an exciting and exotic display with this unique Cordyline. The 'Can Can' is different to most Cordylines, instead of making a tall stem, its leaves form into a clumping style that will certainly stan out from other cordylines. Formed from a contrasting mixture of variegated leaves that start in a pink tone that once aged turn into cream and green leaves that clump together. Perfect for adding a modern twist to any patio, terrace and even balcony displays, this stunning cordyline plant will provide instant impact in even the most compact of spaces with its weeping leaves. Pot your Cordyline right away into a larger, decorative planter and place by a doorway, gateway, pathway or on the patios or decking for a show-stopping display in minutes (and they look even better in pairs!). Evergreen and hardy to -6°C, this cordylines look fantastic all year-round, adding colour to your garden when all else begins to fade. We do suggest though using frost protection fleeces or wrapping or bring your plant into a garage or porch during the coldest winters. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot, approx. 40-60cm tall, ready to plant.
This exotic palm is sure to turn your garden in to a tropical paradise for years to come! Tough and architectural, these palms will make a striking addition to any garden, with their spiky foliage creating vivid, dancing shadows in the summer sun. With large, deeply ridged, fan-shaped leaves that will spread luxuriously out above the triple stemmed trunk, forming an impressive canopy of bright green foliage. Commonly called Cotton Palms because of their wisps of cotton-like strands that fall from each leaf, they provide a wonderful spectacle in any setting. Despite being palms, they do need a lot of water in summer when growing, as their new leaves emerge from the centre of the trunk. Cut old leaves off at trunk as they die, and your palm tree trunk will form. Semi-hardy down to -5°C, so provide winter protection or move potted palms to shelter. Supplied as a 75-90cm tall triple stemmed plant in a 20cm pot, with short trunk. Cut old leaves back as they die, to form the trunk.
A spectacular cordyline with striking, broad sword-like leaves, 'Burgundy Spire' will bring stunning contrast to your garden planting. The leaves are an incredibly dark burgundy purple and this stunning evergreen shrub will bring a sultry, dark and exotic look to your garden. When planted in borders, the colour will make all of the plants around it really stand out, especially those with bright flowers in shades or orange, blue and red and white. Like all cordylines, also known as cabbage palms, 'Burgundy Spire' is wonderfully architectural, and looks superb growing in a statement planter on a patio or either side of a gate or doorway, and will eventually forming a trunk as it grows upwards and sheds its lower leaves and begins to look like a small palm tree. Once mature 'Burgundy Spire' will produce clusters of small, sweetly scented creamy white flowers that are attractive to bees and butterflies, followed in autumn by berries that birds love to eat. Although hardy to around -7°C (19°F), we recommend that you provide your cordyline with protection during the coldest winter weather, either by tying up the leaves and wrapping in fleece, or bringing pot grown plants under cover. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot, 60-70cm tall, ready to plant, growing to a height and spread of 3m (10ft) and spread of 1m (3ft).
Agastache is an upright, bushy hardy perennial with a long flowering season that blooms in spikes that rise from the foliage on stiff triangular stems. The aromatic foliage is mid-green and serrated with heavy veining, resembling catmint. Agastache is a member of the mint family, and the leaves can be used to make tea. Although many varieties of Agastache flower in shades of blue and lavender, 'Apadana Orange' bears clusters of golden orange tubular florets that completely cover the top 10cm its flower spires and open from the top downwards between May and September. Recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', they are a favourite with butterflies and bees and other beneficial insects, and they make great cut flowers too! Preferring dry conditions, Agastache loves to grow in full sun and poor, well drained soil that's moderately fertile, so it's happy growing in dry conditions such as gravel gardens and coastal locations. It looks fantastic in a patio pot, perfect if you have heavy, rich soil. It is also very hardy and requires no additional feeding. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready to plant. Reaching a height of 50cm (20in) and spread of 35cm (14in).
'City of Vancouver' is classed as a single late tulip, also known French or cottage tulips, although in practice they're only a couple of weeks later to flower than other tulips, they're still an excellent choice for extending the tulip season in your garden. They'll flower from late April and all the way through May. This extra-large, long lasting tulip has beautifully formed flowers in very pale yellow that gradually fade to creamy white as they age. They are exquisitely simple and look stunning alongside the lush, grey-green foliage. Try them on their own or mixed with other pale-coloured tulips for a lovely, calm effect in planters and borders. They are wonderful cut flowers too for elegant indoor arrangements. Tulips are very easy to grow and care for and can be left in the ground after flowering as long as it's well drained, so you'll get another wonderful display the following year as they slowly naturalise and spread, or they can be dug up and stored over winter before replanting the following spring. Supplied as 15 bulbs, size 11/12, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 50 cm (20 in) and width of 15 cm (6 in).