Not as recent marketing would have you believe a plant that has been created for men, but rather a new and exciting development in succulent breeding that is taking the gardening world by storm. A cross between the Manfreda and the Agave, Mangaves are becoming increasingly popular as the interest in Xeric landscaping grows - the process of gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental moisture from watering. Manfredas have rosettes of coloured leaves branching from a very short stem, often with creamy, tubular flowers at the end of a long stalk. Agaves on the other hand are well known for their strong succulent leaves that form large rosettes. These interesting hybrids combine the best features of both types: the better growth rate and the interesting patterns and colours of Manfreda, and the habit and refinement of Agave. Varieties can be spotted, blotched or plain green in various shades and with an interesting texture, they can be a bit pointy, but definitely not as prickly as a cactus. Some of the varieties have really interesting leaf shape too, from slim and long to short and broad and wavy or straight too. 'Mission to Mars' is a striking variety of Mangave with intense red coloration to the leaves which gives rise to its name. The thick green leaves are heavily speckled with burgundy red and form a gently arching habit with margins that curl upward. This highlights the cinnamon-coloured spines giving the plant an appearance much like a tropical bromeliad. Compact in growth and visually stunning, Mangaves make a perfect patio plant, sitting happily in a pot through the summer on your decking or balcony, they will then make a perfect houseplant through the winter in a bright room. All varieties should be watered only sparingly as they are ideally suited to dessert, arid conditions and are lovers of warm temperatures - they make an ideal specimen for a greenhouse or as a houseplant for a bright rooms - indeed anything less than 65°F will result in the plant becoming dormant. Supplied as an established plant in a 15cm pot, ready for immediate potting on. Eventual height and width: 25cm x 55cm (10 x 22in).
Also known as the Bloody dogwood or bloodtwig on account of its glowing winter colour, Cornus 'Anny's Winter Orange', is one of the best for colour, being much prized for its vibrant, orange-flushed red stems. 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 flame-coloured branches so popular with gardeners. Fully winter hardy, dogwoods are a popular shrub for any garden or even a large container as they are unfussy and are both easy to grow and low maintenance, with a long season of interest - all year round! In spring, dogwoods bust into bloom with heads of dainty white flowers that are a magnet to butterflies and bees. These are followed in late summer by black berries that will attract all manner of birds into your garden. 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. Grow in sun or partial shade but be aware that dogwood produces the best stem colour when grown in full sun.
New to our range and a defininte must-have, this is your chance to get a superb, long flowering perennial plant that will fill your garden with striking blue flowers.Lavatera 'Blue Bird' is a compact perennial Mallow (or Malva), growing to around 1m (3-4ft) and producing a spectacular show of blue flowers from June to October.Also known as a Tree mallow, its lobed, green leaves are also an attractive feature being roughly heart-shaped, bringing texture and form to your garden.Its naturally shorter stature means that it's perfect for growing in a pot, particularly if your soil is on the heavy side, your mallow will form a mound of subtle blue flowers for a long period.An easy plant to grow for even beginner gardeners, 'Blue Bird' is reliable and fully hardy, returning to your garden year after year.Supplied in a 3L pot, ready for immediate planting. Dormant November to March.
A beautiful hydrangea with very large flower clusters - considerably larger than those of its cousin 'Limelight' - 'Skyfall makes a magnificent feature plant in the garden or on the patio. Each year strong, upright stems are produced with lush mid green foliage and these become topped with huge conical panicles of flowers supported on strong stems. The buds open to hyacinth-like flowers in a delicate shade of lime green, maturing to a gleaming white and lasting for weeks before flushing with delicate pink. Hydrangea 'Skyfall' makes a premium standout border plant and is equally at home in a large patio planter. The fresh blooms - if you can bear to cut them - are imposing in a vase and the dried flowerheads can be used as a permanent decoration. Naturally sturdy, it needs very little maintenance and will thrive in neutral to acid, free-draining soil in a sunny or part-shaded spot. Supplied as an established plant in a 3L pot, Skyfall makes a stunning specimen, growing to approx. 2.5m in 10 years.
Commonly known as the snowberry, Symphoricarpus produces masses of round berries in the autumn, which cover the plants like little beads. 'Magical Candy' goes one step further than the more usual white variety and will delight with its jewel-like pink candy fruits. A member of the honeysuckle family, this deciduous shrub produces succulent berries that often stay on the bush after the leaves have fallen, giving a definite festive feel to the plants as they enter their winter dormancy. If you're looking for an attractive plant to liven up your borders, then this is the ideal plant for you! Blooming in summer, the snowberry produces sprays of dainty pink blooms that are a favourite for early pollinators. Easy to grow, Symphoricarpus will thrive in a sunny spot, and is also tolerant of light shade. It spreads by suckering, quickly forming a dense thicket that provides a haven for wildlife such as nesting birds and insects, making invaluable for a low hedge. Supplied as an established plant in a 3L pot, ready for immediate planting.
Also known as 'Summersweet' this lovely medium sized shrub is perfect for bringing late summer colour to the garden. Producing an abundance of pink, bottlebrush flowers in late summer and autumn. Not only do the 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! Clethra are very 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, these are trouble free but offering big rewards! Supplied as established plants in 9cm pots, ready for immediate planting out. 1 each of: Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spire' sweetly scented pale pink fragrant flowers. H250cm x W250cm. Fl July - September. Clethra anifolia 'Ruby Spice' sweet clove fragranced rosy pink flowers. H150cm x W150cm. Fl July - September.
Incredible flower power unrivalled weather resistance and a colour mix to fall in love with, 'Kabloom' has it all! These vibrant mini petunias in shimmering sweet shop colours will flower from June, filling hanging baskets and pots with thousands of blooms. As well as its prolific flowering ability, 'Kabloom' is vigorous, low maintenance and disease and weather resistant. It looks simply gorgeous, flowering in a range of vibrant colours to both clash and contrast - these will definitely get noticed. Supplied as 6 jumbo plug plants.
You can now enjoy true year-round interest with vibrant flower colour and year-long foliage interest in this superb, all-in-one hardy evergreen collection! Six tried and tested garden winners will fill any gaps you might have in your existing beds and borders or allow you to plant a new one from scratch. Once planted and established, they will rapidly get going and look tremendous from this year onwards, providing a stunning visual display and a degree of privacy and security for you, as well. As an added bonus, they'll act as a natural safe haven for a wide variety of wildlife. Each plant is easy to grow and needs very little maintenance. In a mixture of colours, this collection of hardy shrubs is guaranteed to brighten up pots, patios, beds and borders - in fact, they're fabulous wherever you fancy planting them! Supplied as a collection of 8 plugs in 6 named varieties, plant together for a vibrant, year-round mix of colour, or plant separately and frame beds, borders and patios. Please note that the varieties received may differ from those listed. Ceanothus thyrsiflorus repens AGM x 1The 'creeping blue blossom' is a small spreading evergreen that can be grown against a wall for optimum effect! Glossy dark green leaves are highlighted by the pale blue flowers in spring. H1m x 2.5m, Flowers May - July. Cistus corbariensis x 1This hybrid Rock Rose is a bushy shrub with wavy leaves and crisp white flowers, each with a yellow centre. The red buds emerge from June. H0.5m x 1m. Cotoneaster dammeri x 2The Bearberry is a low growing evergreen with small rounded leaves. Perfect for supressing weeds as it forms a dense groundcover. The white flowers appear in summer and are followed by bright red berries. H0.1m x 1.5m. Flowers May - June. Euonymus fortunii 'Emerald Gaiety' AGM x 1Also known as the Spindle, this variegated evergreen will look spectacular when planted against a wall. The rounded leaves have a variegated white margin that will flush pink in winter. Flowers, although rarely produced, will appear in summer. H0.5m x 1m. Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold' AGM x 1A popular, golden evergreen that produces arching branches of light golden-green leaves. Easy to trim, it will form a dense plant that can also be used for topiary. It may produce tiny cream flowers in the spring followed by purple berries. H1.5m x W1.5M Lonicera ligustrina var. pileata x 2The box-leaved honeysuckle is a type of shrub with leaves similar to common box. Its long, glossy leaves are evergreen and form a low growing, ground-cover shrub. H1m x W2.5m. Grows up to 60cm/year with small white inconspicuous flowers in April - May.
Commonly known as the snowberry, Symphoricarpus produces masses of round white berries in the autumn, which cover the plants like miniature snowballs. A member of the honeysuckle family, this deciduous shrub produces succulent berries that stay on the bush after the leaves have fallen, giving a definite festive feel to the plants as they enter their winter dormancy. If you're looking for an attractive plant to liven up your borders, then this is the ideal plant for you! Blooming in spring, the snowberry produces sprays of dainty pink blooms in spring Easy to grow, Symphoricarpus will thrive in a sunny spot, and is also tolerant of light shade. It spreads by suckering, quickly forming a dense thicket that provides a haven for wildlife such as nesting birds and pollinating insects, making invaluable for a low hedge. Supplied as an established plant in a 3L pot, ready for immediate planting.
Also known as the tree hollyhock or rose mallow, Hibiscus syriacus 'Walbertons Rose Moon' is a breeding breakthrough, being covered in ENORMOUS bright, rose-pink blooms from June - not stopping until all buds have opened, sometimes right into autumn. With its lobed, dark-green leaves and giant rose-pink flowers up to 20cm (7.5in) across, 'Rose Moon' is an award-winning, deciduous shrub that will take pride of place in your garden. Each bloom is marked with a red centre and the flowers shimmer faintly with iridescence in the sun, making this a garden plant that everyone will comment on. Despite its exotic looks, hibiscus is very tough, winter hardy and easy to care for, producing a mass of blooms for months on end - even on young plants! It is best placed in a prominent position, where it will bring a colourful display when other plants are beginning to look tired. Supplied as an established plant in a 3L pot, ready to plant straight out or re-pot, Hibiscus 'Walbertons Rose Moon' will reach a maximum height of about 1.5m.
'White Dazzler' is one of the most prolific flowering varieties of Choisya - a real stand-out plant for year-round interest. Commonly known as 'Mexican Orange Blossom' for its gorgeously aromatic, citrus-scented blooms, the snowy white, star-shaped flowers appear in abundance through April and May, often producing a second, less prolific, flowering from August to September. This hard-working, evergreen shrub forms a compact and bushy habit with long and slender, almost palm-like, dark green, glossy leaves, offering great structure and colour even when not in flower contrasted against foliage of different shades and form. It makes an attractive feature in beds and borders, and looks stunning as a specimen plant in a pot for your patio, balcony or decking - or even as an eye-catching, informal hedging. 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 stunning displays for many years to come. Choisya 'White Dazzler' prefers full sun but will do well in partial shade. Plant in a sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil. Growing to approx. 100cm x 100cm in 2-5 years, it is low-maintenance and fully hardy - great for long-lasting performance. Supplied as an established plant in a 15cm pot ready to plant.
As pretty as a picture, these delightfully compact flowering shrubs will bring you months of colour with the most beautiful foliage and flowers. Our collection of weigelas with their lush leaves and clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers are ideal plants for gardeners with little time for fussy maintenance. Naturally compact and perfect to bring your patio, balcony or terrace to life, they're the perfect low maintenance for mixed borders, pots and containers and will flower its head off from spring through the summer and often with a second flush of bloom into autumn. Weigelas are fully winter hardy, really easy to grow and always give good results so makes the perfect plant for new gardeners or those who prefer to spend less time maintaining and more time enjoying.Supplied as a collection of 3 established plants in 9cm pots, 1 each of: Weigela 'All Summer Peach' is a compact new introduction with lush leaves lightly toned with red and clusters of peachy-pink trumpet-shaped blooms. H70cm x W70cm. Fl April - October. Weigela 'All Summer Red' is delightful, compact flowering shrub with the most beautiful dark green leaves flushed reddish when young and bright red flowers.. H70cm x W70cm Fl April - October. Weigela 'Monet' is a delightful new plant with varigated foliage, green in the centre and edged in cream with a touch of pink. Flowers are hot pink and trumpet-shaped. H90cm x W90cm. Fl May - July.
'Surfinia' Petunia has been the top selling summer flowering trailing petunia for over a decade now, such is its ability to produce an unending display of incredible colour from May until October! It has been bred and developed to produce the biggest, best and longest display of any variety and its trumpet shaped flowers even have a gorgeous sweet fragrance. On top of that, it is also vigorous and low maintenance, disease resistant and also very weather resistant. It is because of all of these positive attributes you see it planted in so many professional displays! Plant 'Surfinia' Petunia in any hanging basket or container with enough height for it to trail (its trails can reach over 90cm (3ft) long!) or even in beds and borders where it will provide a colourful summer ground cover, smothering any weeds that try to grow. If you would like a truly impressive display this year with a torrent of flowers cascading from your hanging baskets, pick 'Surfinia' Trailing Petunia! Varieties Included: Surfinia 'Hot Pink' Surfinia 'Blue' Surfinia Red' Surfinia 'Blue Vein' Surfinia 'Snow' Surfinia 'Sky Blue' Supplied as 18 x plug plants, ready to grow on before planting out.
The beautiful, red throated pink flowers of Rhododendron 'Cosmopolitan', appear in large, extravagant clusters in May and June. Beautifully glossy, dark green leaves form a dense, compact evergreen shrub. The perfect backdrop for showing off the fabulous flowers. A great choice for an exotic planting scheme on acid soils, or for adding colour and structure to mixed borders, 'Cosmopolitan' 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. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot, 'Cosmopolitan' will grow to H2.5m (8ft) x W1.5m (5ft).
Blooming from August and into autumn, Hibiscus are a great for extended the season of interest in the garden, beginning to bloom just as others are starting to fade away, and with its exotic looking flowers, 'Sugar Tip', will certainly catch your eye! The soft pink, raspberry tinted petals give the double flowers a delicate look, yet it is completely hardy, and the eye-catching variegated grey-green foliage has unusual cream patterned edges. It makes a superb specimen in a large pot or grow it in the borders, where its height and unique foliage make it a perfect backdrop for other flowering plants. Supplied as an established plant in a 19cm pot, and growing to a height and spread of 2m (6ft).
Fuchsias are one of the most versatile of garden plants; their iconic flower colours and shapes decorating our summer gardens year after year. Always a popular choice, the beautiful green foliage frames the bright blooms and as early as June, they will come alive with an explosion of pink, purples, reds and whites with the spectacular flowers hanging daintily from their stems. Perfect for borders, pots & containers, they will provide structure and colour all summer long. These very hardy, reliable garden performers will thrive in your garden, coming back with bigger and better displays each year, and in such a range of flower colours, flower shapes and habits. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot. *Please note that plants are supplied mixed colour so we cannot guarantee the colour that you will receive.
A new and exciting development in succulent breeding that is taking the gardening world by storm. The 'Pineapple Express' is a fascinating cross between the Manfreda and the Agave, Mangaves are becoming increasingly popular as the interest in Xeric landscaping grows - the process of gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental moisture from watering. Manfredas have rosettes of coloured leaves branching from a very short stem, often with creamy, tubular flowers at the end of a long stalk. Agaves on the other hand are well known for their strong succulent leaves that form large rosettes. These interesting hybrids combine the best features of both types: the better growth rate and the interesting patterns and colours of Manfreda, and the habit and refinement of Agave. Varieties can be spotted, blotched or plain green in various shades and with an interesting texture, they can be a bit pointy, but not as prickly as a cactus. Some of the varieties have interesting leaf shape too, from slim and long to short and broad and wavy or straight too. The 'Pineapple Express' is a beautifully spotted Mangave with light green leaves that during the summer months come to life when the colours are heighten thanks to the sun. Compact in growth and visually stunning, Mangaves make a perfect patio plant, sitting happily in a pot through the summer on your decking or balcony, they will then make a perfect houseplant through the winter in a bright room. All varieties should be watered only sparingly as they are ideally suited to dessert, arid conditions and are lovers of warm temperatures - they make an ideal specimen for a greenhouse or as a houseplant for bright rooms - indeed anything less than 65°F will result in the plant becoming dormant. Supplied as an established plant in a 15cm pot, ready to plant.
The Most Beautiful Winter-Flowering Plant - and so on trend too - Hellebore Double Queen mix. This collection features Large, Ruffled & Speckled Blooms in double flowered forms - each one is totally unique because it has come from seed! Adding delightful colour to your winter garden, these beautiful blooms, each of 2-3in diameter, are dainty to look at but incredibly tough whatever the weather! Hellebores are perfect for brightening your garden in late winter when other plants are still slumbering, and they make an ideal accompaniment to spring bulbs. Their cup-shaped blooms provide a valuable nectar source for early pollinators and are a favourite with furry bumble bees when they are woken on a warm spring day. Each collection includes a mix of 3 plug plants thats will provide you with a stunning mix of colours, many with speckles and darker edges to their petals. With flowers from February - April they are a must for every spring garden! So easy to grow, they will slowly establish into small clumps, increasing in flower number year after year - it is not uncommon to have upwards of 50 flowers in around 5 years. They thrive out of direct sun, preferring to grow in rich, well-drained soil in dappled shade - hellebores are essentially a woodland plant, so thrive in soil that is humus rich and moist. They can also be grown in pots if space is limited, provided they do not dry out in summer. Supplied as 3 x jumbo plug plants, ready to pot on and plant out.
A special seasonal lucky dip collection. Each collection will contain a selection of 12 jumbo plug plants specially selected from our nursery to give you a wonderful floral display. Our dedicated team will ensure that you get a good selection of plugs which will complement each other. A brilliant way to add a variety of colour and shapes to your garden this summer. Your selection of plugs will be perfect for almost any situation, be that hanging baskets, patio pots, containers, and sunny borders. Supplied as a collection of 12 jumbo plug plants, ready to pot and then plant out. Note: varieties may need to be substituted depending on availability. Images are for illustrative purposes only and it is not guaranteed that you will receive these plants.
These gorgeous 'Ville de Paris' Geraniums will produce a simply extraordinary trailing balcony that will not fail to impress everyone who sees them. Best known for their ability to cascade with free-flowering displays from window boxes and hanging baskets, the 'Ville de Paris' series of Balcony Geraniums are a vigorous type that is rapidly gaining popularity across the UK and Europe. With their incredible Flower-Power, they will produce a non-stop cascade of colourful blooms from May until the frosts in the autumn, rewarding you with an even better show if you feed with a high potash plant food. 'Ville de Paris' Geraniums will thrive in a hot, sun-drenched location, making them the perfect choice for the discerning but busy gardener. In this collection you will receive: 4 x Geranium 'Ville de Paris White' plugs - Beautiful and delicate white blooms with splashed of purple. 4 x Geranium 'Ville de Paris Red' plugs - Bright and bold red flowers on trailing stems of green foliage. 4 x Geranium 'Ville de Paris Pink' plugs - Vigorous trailing blooms in an eye-catching salmon pink. Easy for anyone to grow, whatever your level of experience, you can simply plant them up and leave them to get on with their own thing - simple! Supplied as a collection of 12 plug plants, ready to pot and plant out.