Clematis 'Broughton Star' looks fantastic climbing over trellis and pergolas, walls and fences, quickly covering a large area with pretty blooms. Given a prestigious RHS AGM for its garden performance, Clematis 'Broughton Star' produces an abundance of double and semi-double pink flowers with dark pink veins, in May and June. The young leaves of this vigorous climber emerge with bronze tints, later turning to deep green. Height: 7m (22'). Spread: 2m (6.5'). Pruning group: 1.
One of the prettiest, large flowering clematis. With a mixture of double, semi-double and single blooms on one plant, the first flush coming in late spring and a second round of blooms by September. Growing to around 2 metres it's an ideal size for a garden archway, trellis or pergola. Supplied in 3 litre pots.
Clematis 'Pink Fantasy' bears delicate pink flowers, with darker pink stripes and gorgeous cream and magenta anthers, in mid to late summer. This hardy climbing perennial is a free-flowering variety with a neat, compact habit, making it the ideal choice for planting in a container. It is also happy growing up a trellis or against a pergola; for a subtle contrast try planting through shrubs and roses. Clematis 'Pink Fantasy' is extremely simple to look after and will thrive in any garden, large or small. Height: 2.5m (8' 2). Spread: 1m (3' 2) Pruning group: 3.
Clematis 'Rahvarinne' is the perfect choice for anyone looking for an eye-catching but low maintenance variety. The large, purple-red blooms are unique in shape and are best in semi shade where the velvety petals will not be faded by the sun. We recommend planting next to a white clematis for a stunning, contrasting display and by planting with earlier flowering clematis you can increase the season of colour in your garden. To ensure this Old Man's Beard variety blooms spectacularly the following summer, cut right back to ground level in autumn. Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
Clematis 'Rasputin' can be relied upon to produce an abundance of velvety deep violet blooms with undulating petal edges from July to September. This popular variety is one of the darkest flowered Clematis so it will make a stunning contrast if teamed with pale flowered climbing roses. To keep the intense purple colour it's best to position Clematis 'Rasputin' in light shade as strong direct sunlight will fade the flowers. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
What an eye-catching plant! Clematis 'Rüütel' is not shy and is happy to show off it's single, deep red flowers in prolific abundance from July to September. The blooms are unusually large and flowers up to 20cm (8) across are very common. Maintenance is a doddle as all that is required is to cut back the stems to just above ground level each year. A strong climber, Clematis 'Ruutel' is compact but vigorous making it ideal for scrambling up fences, trellises, pergolas and walls or supported in containers. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
Clematis are climbing plants, so 'Tudor' Old Man's Beard should be grown against a wall or trellis. It can be placed in a flowerbed or patio container; provided it is given plenty of sunlight, it will grow well in most environments. The hardy shrub really comes into its own in May, when its flowers appear. These blooms have a pale pink tone, but each petal is adorned with a darker stripe in its centre. The stamens are a similarly striking red colour. As if this unusual pattern wasn't enough, the blooms are also remarkable in shape. Their wavy edges form ruffles where they curl inwards, making for an extremely interesting display. These flowers last until the late summer, so Clematis 'Tudor' is one of the longest-flowering plants of its kind. Height: 1.5m (4'11). Spread: 1m (3'3). Pruning group 2.
A new variety of hardy Geranium producing a sumptuous summer display! Ruffled, lilac-blue, double flowers above mounds of finely cut foliage make this an attractive border perennial. Flowers appear in early summer, attracting plenty of pollinating insects. A second flush is often produced in late summer.
The very aptly named Honeysuckle 'Scentsation' is cloaked with deliciously fragranced pale yellow and ivory blooms between midsummer and September followed by scarlet berries to end the season with another point of interest and welcome food for birds. Honeysuckle periclymenum 'Scentsation' makes a wonderful addition gardens that have walls and fences to form a backdrop to this vigorous climber or maybe train it over pergolas and doorways where its fragrance can be really appreciated. Height: 7m (22?). Spread: 1m (3?).
A gorgeous dwarf shrub, that is perfect for small gardens, Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Admiration' has fiery, deep red foliage, with yellow edges on the leaves, and produces small pale green flowers in spring, followed later in the year by red berries. Japanese Barberry is suitable for both borders or planters, and is very low maintenance, once planted. The Royal Horticultural Society has awarded this plant its Award of Garden Merit. Best planted in full sun or partial shade. Height: and Spread: 60cm (24).
Viburnum x globosum 'Jermyns Globe' loves the UK climate, and grows well on chalky soils and heavy clay soils and even in coastal areas that can prove difficult for many other plants. Loose branching clusters of scented white blooms appear from pink buds in spring, nicely complementing the gleaming, evergreen foliage. The fading blooms are followed by shimmer, metallic blue berries. Viburnum x globosum 'Jermyns Globe' is easy to grow, making an ideal bushy shrub or small tree. Grow it as a free-standing shrub alongside cottage garden favourites, or plant as a hedge. Height 2.5m (8.2'). Spread 3m (10').
In spring this small bushy tree is smothered in rosy-pink hanging blooms. The Judas Tree is a beautiful sight, and fascinating too, as the flowers grow straight out of the older wood, growing directly from the trunk or from mature branches. After the flowers come attractive heart-shaped leaves which turn a rich yellow in autumn. For best results, plant Cercis siliquastrum in moist, well-drained soil. Height and spread: up to 10m (32').
Simply stunning, Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' produces flowerheads with violet blooms surrounded by pale lilac bracts throughout the summer. This large, deciduous shrub has an open, branching habit. A quintessential showpiece Chinese Hydrangea, Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' fits perfectly into woodland borders and cottage gardens. It?s a resilient plant, quick to establish and easy to maintain and prune - but it does need space to develop fully. Height and spread: 3m (10').
Prunus glandulosa 'Alba Plena' is an Ornamental Cherry that is compact, making it ideal for smaller gardens. It is also a lovely addition to wide borders in larger gardens, that are planted with a variety of shrubs, or alongside Cherry Blossom trees. The cotton wool white blooms fill the upright branches in spring, and in autumn the leaves turn orange. This deciduous shrub likes a full sun position in well drained soil. Height and spread: 1.5m (5').
Large, white flowered lily with a strong sweet fragrance. Within a few years this impressive variety will multiply and become a true 'tree lily' reaching heights of around 6ft. Shoots are sturdy and require minimal support. First year height: 1.2m. Supplied as bulbs.
The rich purple-flushed, dark-green ovate leaves of Weigela ?Victoria? contrast beautifully with the dark-pink tubular flowers and in late spring through to early summer, the nectar rich blooms attract many beneficial pollinators to the garden. A deciduous shrub whose compact and upright habit make it ideal for growing in mixed borders with very little maintenance required. Height: 2m (6?). Spread: 1.5m (5?).
A unique but fascinating conifer that produces a dome of whipcord-like weeping foliage with the most unusual braided appearance. Thuja plicata ?Whipcord? is an evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage, acquiring bronze tones over the winter months, providing year round interest and structure. It is a dwarf variety of Western Red Cedar, although distinctly different, typically growing as a flat mound when young, but eventually forming a more rounded shape over time. This interesting shrub has been awarded an RHS AGM and will certainly create a talking point if grown in rockeries or as a stand-alone specimen. Height: 200cm (78?). Spread: 120cm (48?).
This unusual shrub is rarely ever seen and is the only species in its genus. Rhodotypos scandens is native to China and grown for its single white cup-shaped flowers that emerge from the tips of each arching shoot in late spring, followed by large black berries up to 8mm across. It is a deciduous shrub with an upright to slightly arched habit, remaining compact. Ideal for sunny borders or woodland edges. Height and spread: 150cm (59?).
Show-stopping displays of highly scented, white, jasmine-like flowers hang loosely from arched branches in spring, cradled by dark grey-green, glossy, evergreen foliage. Finely serrated edges on the leaves add to the effect and provide the perfect backdrop for this stunning garden plant. The nectar rich blooms are followed by blue-black berries, which go on to provide this stunning plant with year round interest ? what more could you ask for. Osmanthus delavayi holds an RHS AGM for its superb garden performance and is ideal for use as either a specimen shrub or trained to form a compact hedge. Height: 300cm (118?). Spread: 400cm (157?).
Balcon Red' or 'Decora Imperial' is one of the most widely grown geraniums in the UK and Europe - if you've seen a chalet or villa with bright red geraniums tumbling down from window boxes, chances are it's this one! Perfect for hanging baskets and window boxes the bright red flowers of this geranium will create a stunning display. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 25cm (10). Hanging basket dimensions: Diameter 30cm (12). 6 litre capacity.