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Notes:
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The price given is for the smallest pot size we sell, we often have larger and specimen sizes available
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AGM. Indicates the plant has been trialled by the Royal Horticultural Society and is deemed "garden worthy" and generally a good all-round plant.
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Plants new to us this year are shown with NEW against the name
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Heights are given in centimetres or metres after the name in brackets thus: (75 cm) or (1.5 metres) and are the likely height after 5 years. To convert to 'old fashioned' units: 30 cm = 1 foot approx, 90 cm = 3 feet approx.
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Flowering times are given by month thus: <3-5>, i.e. March-May; however this is variable and depends on the season and other climatic factors.
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Evergreen shrubs will have an 'E' immediately before the name, semi-evergreen being shown by 'SE'
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Shrubs add structure to the garden and provide cover and nest sites for birds and small mammals. We have a range of deciduous, evergreen and scented shrubs to suit any garden
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Plant Name/Description
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Price
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SE. Abelia x grandiflora (2 metres) <8-10>
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£6.00
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AGM
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All gardens should have one of these beautiful shrubs. Small leaves are glossy dark green with clusters of white flowers on gracefully arching stems make this a wonderful flowering shrub.
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SE. Abelia grandiflora 'Francis Mason' (2 metres) <8-10>
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£6.00
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AGM
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As above but the leaves are a warm yellow colour.
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SE. Akebia quinata - Climber
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£6.50
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Semi-evergreen twining climber with fragrant purple flowers
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| Amelanchier lamarckii (3 metres) <3-4> NEW |
£6.00 |
AGM |
| One of the best shrubs available. Pretty white spring blossom and good autumn colour |
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E. Aucuba japonica 'Variegata' (2 metres)
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£6.00
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An essential plant for winter colour. Leathery dark green leaves splashed with yellow will darken up a dark corner. The addition of red - turning to black - berries is a bonus. Easy and trouble free to grow
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Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea' (2 metres) <4-5>
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£6.00
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I am very keen on purple leaved plants even those with spines. This looks good planted in drifts of Lychnis coron. Alba. Small orange flowers in spring.
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Callistemon 'Crimson Tail' (1.5 metres) <7-9>
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£6.00
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| "Tonghi bottlebrush". A splendid evergreen shrub from Australia. Arching stems have bright red 'bottlebrush' flowers in mid-late summer. It will grow best in a sheltered garden in full sun. |
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Caryopteris 'Heavenly Blue' (1 metre) <7-9> NEW
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£6.00
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Deep blue flowers in mid to late summer with grey leaves
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Catalpa bignoides (to 10 metres) <>
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£15.00
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AGM
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"Indian Bean Tree" with big leaves and white flowers.
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Ceanothus - (up to 3 metres) <5-7> An essential shrub; it will happily grow against walls and fences. Fast growing with evergreen glossy leaves and eye-catching blue flowers loved by bees. Requires a sunny position and any decent soil. Can be pruned immediately after flowering.
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E. Ceanothus 'Puget Blue'
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£6.00
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Small dark green leaves and deep blue flowers
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E. Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'
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£6.00
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Bushy shrub with shiny mid-green leaves and dark blue flowers in spring/early summer
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E. Choisya ternata (2 metres) <5-7>
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£6.00
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"Mexican Orange Blossom". Compact shrub with glossy aromatic evergreen leaves. The fragrant white flowers appear from late spring onwards. A valuable addition to any garden.
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Cistus <6-8> - "Rock Rose" or "Sun Rose", these are wonderful evergreen plants from the Mediterranean. They are therefore especially suited for dry sunny gardens where they will reward you with a striking display of white or pink flowers in summer. Trim back after flowering.
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Cistus corbariensis (100 cm)
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£6.00
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White flowers with yellow cetres cover this dense, dark green leaved bushy shrub.
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Cistus purpureus (100 cm) <6-8>
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£6.00
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A good rounded shrub which has sticky dark green leaves and, in summer, is covered with masses of dark pink flowers
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Cistus 'Sunset' (60 cm)
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£6.00
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Dense shrub with felty grey leaves which contrast beautifullywith purple/pink flowers in summer
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E. Convolvulus cneorum (60 cm) <6-9>
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£6.50
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A really beautiful shrub. The leaves are silky silver-green and evergreen. An abundance of white flowers are bourne from late spring to late sumer. Trim back after flowering.
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Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' (1.5 metres) <5-6>
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£5.00
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| "Dogwood". An excellent all year round plant. Leaves are greyish-green edged with white, the early summer flowers are white, then later there are blue-tinged white berries. Winter colour is provided by red stems. Tolerates damp conditions. Cut back 50% each year in late winter to ensure good colour in winter. |
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| Cornus alba 'Kesselringii' (2 metres) <5-6> |
£5.00
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| "Dogwood". Green leaves turn to reddish purple in autumn. After the leaves have fallen, dramatic purple/black stems are revealed for winter time. Tolerates damp and treat as above. |
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| Corokia cotoneaster (2.5 metres) <3-4 + later fruit> NEW |
£6.00 |
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| "Wire Netting Bush". Interlacing branches with dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant yellow flowers followed by red or yellow fruit.Ht to 2.5m |
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Cotinus cog. 'Royal Purple' <7-9>
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£6.50
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| "Smoke Bush". A must for every garden. A deciduous shrub with rich damson/purple leaves which turn red in the autu,m. Ornamental grasses grown close by make a wonderful contrast |
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Crassula sarcocaulis (30 cm) <7-9>
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£3.00
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An unusual bushy succulant with fleshy stems and an abundance of pungent pink flowers. Sells on sight! Needs a well drained soil and full sun
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E. Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' (100 cm) <1-3>
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£7.50
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One of the best scented shrubs one can choose. A bushy evergreen shrub with wonderfully fragrant pink flowers
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E. Eleagnus ebbingii (3 metres) <10-11>
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£6.50
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An extremely useful large evergreen shrub. It has silvery, leathery leaves and, in the autumn, tiny, white, beautifully scented flowers.
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E. Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve' (40 cm) <1-12>
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£5.00
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The longest flowering plant I know! Bushy, evergreen with narrow greyish leaves and mauve flowers
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| E. Escallonia (2 metres) <6-9> - Essential evergreen flowering shrubs. Dark gree glossy leaves contrast well with flowers ranging in colour from white through to red. They can be used in mixed borders or for hedging |
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E. Escallonia 'Donard Radiance'
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£5.50
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The rich dark red velvety flowers look wonderful amongst the shiny dark leaves
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E. Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila (to 6 metres) <4-7>
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£6.00
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| "Alpine Snow Gum". The lovely pale grey bark is shed annually on this evergreen tree with blue/grey leaves. White/cream flowers from spring to mid summer. Spread from 6 - 15 metres although can be kept to size with regular pruning. |
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E. Eucalyptus gunnii (to 10 metres plus)
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£6.00
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"Cider Gum". A fast gowing, evergreen tree with attractive foliage. Perhaps best grown in larger gardens, although this tree can be cut back regularly to create a bush. The young foliage is often used in flower arrangements.
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| E. Euonymus fortunii 'Emerald Gaiety' (100 cm) |
£5.50
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A very useful small evergreen shrub for sun or shade. Bright green leaves with a white margin turning pink in the winter months.
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E. Euonymus fortunii 'Silver Queen' (1.5 metres)
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£5.00
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Has larger leaves than 'Emerald Gaiety' (see above). If grown against a fence or wall, it is a very good evergreen climber for a dark corner. Will grow anywhere!
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E. Euonymus jap. 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus' (60 cm)
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£5.50
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Small variegated evergreen leaves on this very slow growing small shrub
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Exochorda x macrantha 'The Bride' (2 metres)
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£6.50
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One of the most attractive spring flowering shrubs. Pure white flowers on arching stems make a spectacular display
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