Also known as Heavenly or Sacred Bamboo, Nandina will bring a bright flash of dazzling colour to your borders or patio pots, making it invaluable in winter when there's little colour around. Not unlike a colourful version of our own native holly, Nandina 'Twilight' has a bushy, upright habit with toothpick-straight stems, making it an excellent candidate for containers - and this particular variety has beautiful variegated leaves that give off a sultry pink glow. Being evergreen, Nandina retains its foliage throughout the year and the colours take on deeper and more saturated hues as the temperature dips. A true multi-season feature plant, in spring, new leaves emerge flushed with 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! Really easy to grow - just plant it and enjoy a spectrum of delightful colours through the seasons. Supplied as an established plant in a 3-litre pot, ready to plant.
Otherwise known as 'Glory Flower', 'Pink Diamond' is an easy-care choice for summer interest in your garden borders or in pots on your patio. Large clusters of deep-pink flowers emerge in high summer from dark red buds, set off against large, heart-shaped, soft green leaves, each with a subtle cream variegation. Flowering from August to September, the fragrant blooms are a magnet for bees and butterflies. Compact at about 1.2m (4ft) height and spread, it is tailor-made for larger pots as well as smaller garden borders and shrubberies, in sun or partial shade. This half-hardy, deciduous shrub is easy to care for, requiring only a little trimming in the autumn to keep it tidy. It will require protection from the worst of the winter weather, so mulch around the base of the plant if in the ground, or move container-grown plants to a conservatory or greenhouse during the winter. Supplied as an established plant in a 3L pot, ready to plant.
A stunning Rhododendron grown in standard form, the beautiful, red throated pink flowers of '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 standard plant in a 19cm pot.
When you encounter the beautiful Eriostemon myoporoides 'White Star' you'll understand its attraction. Also known as Long-leaf Waxflower, this hardy evergreen shrub is a scented wonder, worthy of a place in any garden. From March to May, this compact, scented ornamental is covered in small buds that open into star-shaped bright white flowers. Their delicious, sweet fragrance certainly rivals a Daphne and much like its contemporary, it also thrives in free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered spot. Notably, and in addition to its fragrant flowers, the foliage has glands that emit a citrusy scent when crushed or touched, which makes them particularly useful as a cut flower. Its scented tactile, waxy leaves are said to smell a little like Gin and Tonic and it's certainly an ornamental plant worthy of a place in any garden. A hardy, reliable plant that will grow happily in dappled shade, this beautiful, early flowering spring shrub will bring year-round interest to your garden with its evergreen leaves, gorgeous flowers and wonderful perfume. Supplied as an established plant in a 15cm pot and ready to plant out.
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, 'Blue Chiffon', will certainly catch your eye! The large double blue flowers have a delicate look with their pretty swirl of smaller petals, that stand proudly within the contrasting green foliage. Completely, 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, ready to plant and growing to a height of 2m (6ft).
A beautiful hydrangea, 'Butterfly' is a delightfully light and airy shrub that produces huge, elegant cone shaped panicles of loosely clustered pure white blooms. The flowers are highly fragranced and are loved by butterflies and other pollinators that all find them irresistible as they sway in the breeze between June and August. The flower stems make striking cut flowers and look magnificent in indoor arrangements, and they'll fill your room with their delicious fragrance! 'Butterfly' isn't fussy about soil as long as it's free draining and will thrive in a sunny or partially shaded spot, either in the ground or as an impressive specimen in a large pot. As with all hydrangeas, after the flowing season has ended the remaining flowers can be left on the plant over winter, where they provide a hiding place for insects and look wonderful on frosty days. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot, ready for planting, growing to a height and spread of 1.5m (5ft).
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 19cm pot, ready to plant.
Hibiscus are amongst the most exotic looking flowers that you can grow. Their large, brightly coloured flowers are reminiscent of holidays in warmer climes, but there are plenty of varieties that grow just as well in the UK! Hibiscus 'Ardens' is a spectacular deciduous shrub with lush green, toothed leaves and unbelievably exotic looking, huge bright pink double flowers which have a red splash at the base of each petal. Best grown in a sunny spot, hibiscus are surprisingly tough and hardy and with their late summer flowers they're perfect for extending the season in your garden. You'll be enjoying the stunning flowers right into autumn, as other shrubs are fading away. Great for growing in borders and spectacular as an eye-catching specimen in a patio container, bringing a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden. Supplied as an established plant is a 19cm pot, ready to plant and growing to a height and spread of 2m (6½ft).
Also known as 'Fire and Ice' Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim's Red' is a beautiful hydrangea that whilst in bloom, will change colour throughout the seasons. Perfect for growing in sunny borders, it could grow as tall as 2 meters and its strong stems can carry gorgeous clusters of flowers that reach 30cm long. Its beautiful blooms, that have been described as having chameleon-like tendencies, emerge green-white and take on a pink hue as they age, becoming a shade of dark red as the seasons progress. Coming into flower from late May and lasting well into October the faded flowers can remain on the plant right through the winter bringing extended interest right through to winter. Easy to grow and hardy right down to -25°C, this is a hydrangea suitable for anyone to grow and it will even double as a houseplant for the spring - just remember that ultimately it prefers to be outside. Supplied as an established plant in a 19cm pot, ready for immediate planting.
These strong growing and fully winter hardy Hibiscus Syriacus plants will provide you with a beautiful display of flowers from June all the way through to September each year. In shades of pink and blue these gorgeous blooms will provide a Mediterranean look to your garden and are guaranteed to impress. Perfect in pots on your patio or to fill gaps in your beds and borders you could even grow them as a hedge. In this collection you will receive: 1 x Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge' - Large, bright pink blooms, shimmering faintly with lavender. 1 x Hibiscus syriacus 'Mariana' - Beautiful blue blooms with eye-catching dark red centres. 1 x Hibiscus syriacus 'Hamabo' - Gorgeous dark green leaves and blush pink flowers. Fully hardy and easy to care for, these Hibiscus Syriacus plants deserves a prominent place in any garden, where it will bring a colourful display when other plants are beginning to look tired. Easy to grow, just plant them in full sun in a sheltered position and watch them bloom all summer long. Supplied as 3 established plants in 13cm pots, ready to plant.
Loropetalum, also know as the Chinese Witch Hazels are absolutely magnifiecent, and 'Fire Dance' is a wonderful example, producing masses of spectacular, bright pink firework-like flowers from February and throughout spring. A plant for all seasons and for all gardens, 'Fire Dance' really is one of the most spectacular plants you can own! Incredibly exotic looking this highly prized beauty is actually very hardy and easy to grow. Its glorious, rich burgundy, oval shaped leaves contrast superbly against any green foliage. Often likened to sea coral, the highly unusual ribbon-shaped petals, explode from the centre just like a firework. Supplied as an established plant in a 3L pot, reaching a height and spread of 1m (3ft).
Large colourful blooms in hues of orange, blue, red, pink, white, yellow and purple, sit perfectly above the mid-green foliage.Pansy Colourburst is perfect for your beds, borders and containers for its sheer beauty and long flowering habit.
A beautifully fragrant variety producing an abundance of large blooms with brightly coloured faces in a mix of blues, oranges, reds, yellows and white. Pansy Grande Fragrance is the perfect choice for long-lasting colour in your beds, borders and patio pots.
Without a doubt, the Can Can is the original and best-ruffled pansy. In a stunning range of varying pastel shades, each bloom has a dark coloured centre that creates a radiant display in your beds, borders and patio pots. The gorgeous green foliage contrast effortlessly against all the colours of these pansy and its compact growing habit makes them a perfect choice for smaller spaces and gardens.
This wonderfully scented variety of Wallflower is so easy to grow and will give you much more 'flower power' for your money. With its increased colour range including bronze, red, gold, yellow, purple, lemon and white, you can create some truly stunning displays and really brighten up your garden borders, patio pots and window boxes from Autumn right through to Spring.
Offering a mixture of bright colours on this variety of Viola and one of our favourites. This is a true Viola and it has great tolerance to both heat and cold making it a reliable performer for the whole season. Plant some of these beauties into containers and ensure there is still loads of vibrant colour in your outside spaces whatever the weather.
Pansy Firecracker will produce an abundance of blooms. A free flowering variety with a uniform habit and exceptional overwintering ability. This colourful Pansy will definitely brighten up your borders, patio pots and window boxes.
Sure to create magic in your garden this Autumn, producing a colourful display to all your borders and containers. Pansy Tango Magic has the added bonus of a being wonderfully fragrant, ensuring unbeatable displays from Autumn through to Spring.
Pansy Zest is a wonderful Winter flowering variety producing an abundance of large blooms in hues of orange yellow and white from Autumn throughout to Spring. Choose these Pansies to add your own rainbow of sunshine to your beds, borders and patio pots during the cooler months.
A delightful mix of gorgeous colours are produced from these scented ruffled pansies, creating lovely displays for your beds, borders, and containers. The larger petal to create more coverage once they are established while the purple tones of these blooms contrast perfectly against the green foliage.