Cercis Canadensis Forest Pansy (common name Eastern Redbud) is a resilient shrub and holds the Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). AGM is a mark of quality awarded to garden plants by the RHS. Awards are made annually following plant trials under UK growing [...]
Read More Cercis Canadensis Forest Pansy – Suits any garden
We wanted to share these stunning examples of how striking this South American native can look when grown here in the UK. Gunnera Manicata (more commonly known as Gunnera Manicata in a lakeside setting Chilean Rhubarb or Giant Rhubarb) is a reasonably hardy perennial with a clump spreading habit and [...]
Read More Magnificent Gunnera Manicata (Chilean Rhubarb or Giant Rhubarb) – an architectural gem
We are excited to have sourced several new clematis varieties to add to our regular evergreen Clematis Armandii. Our new varieties are deciduous and selected, among other qualities, for their magnificent flowers. Our clematis climbers are mature plants and stand 5 foot plus tall excluding pots [...]
Read More Clematis – colourful, summer flowering climbers: Fukuzono, Sweethheart, Zara and more
Hydrangeas will flower spectacularly throughout the summer and there are many cultivars to choose from in addition to the more commonly known Hydrangea Mopheads. Mainly deciduous shrubs, they are very happy in positions of partial shade. They are easy to prune and can be shaped into very attractive [...]
Read More Hydrangeas: from the showy Hydrangea Paniculata to Dark Angel
Pieris Katsura carries the RHS Perfect for Pollinators badge. Pieris japonica is one of seven varieties of the genus 'Pieris', famed as much for its striking, colour-changing foliage as for its flowers. Pieris Japonica, of which there are over 100 known cultivars, is native to Japan and thrives in [...]
Read More Pieris Japonica - Pieris Flaming Silver, Pieris Forest Flame & Pieris Japonica Katsura
A striking evergreen climber, Passiflora Caerulea 'White Lightning' (Passion Flower White Lightning) is a vigorous grower. This variety originates from Brazil and freely produces large fragrant white flowers in mid-summer that look quite spectacular and are generally followed by orange coloured [...]
Read More An exceedingly pretty climber: Passiflora Caerulea 'White Lightning' (Passion Flower White Lightning)