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Podocarpus County Park Fire

Podocarp

Common Name: PodocarpLatin Name: Podocarpus 'Country Park Flame'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.9m to 1.2mSpecial features: Forms a low mound which has salmon pink new growth in May.Podocarpus 'Country Park Fire' is an interesting conifer with an irregular and explosive shape. The pretty creamy salmon pink new growth turns a rusty red colour in winter. It is ideal for borders and rock gardens. This is a female conifer and will produce fruits with fleshy red receptacles if a suitable pollinator is near (e.g. Podocarpus 'Flame')

Podocarpus Flame

Podocarp

Common Name: PodocarpLatin Name: Podocarpus 'Flame'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.9m - 1.2mSpecial features: An irregular shaped conifer with rusty red foliage.Podocarpus 'Flame' is an interesting conifer with an irregular shape. The salmon pink new growth turns a rusty red colour in winter. It is ideal for borders and rock gardens. This is a male conifer and will help to pollinate Podocarpus 'Country Park Fire' to produce fruits.

Podocarpus Jacks Pass

Mountain Totara

Common Name: Mountain TotaraLatin Name: Podocarpus 'Jacks Pass'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.9m - 1.2mSpecial features: A male plant that produces many catkins ideal for borders and rockeries.Podocarpus 'Jacks Pass' is a bushy rounded conifer that has light green foliage in spring that changes to yellowish-green in winter. This New Zealand native will produce produces many catkins. It tolerates most soil types as long as it is well drained.

Podocarpus Red Embers

Podocarp

Common Name: PodocarpLatin Name: Podocarpus 'Red Embers'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.9m - 1.2mSpecial features: A female conifer which produces red berries when fertilized.Podocarpus 'Red Embers' is an irregular shaped female conifer which produces berries when pollinated by a male. The brick-red new growth slowly fades to green in the summer. Giving this conifer a light trim will encourage new and better coloured growth. It grows best moist and well drained soils in sun or partial shade.

Potentilla Abbotswood

Shrubby Cinquefoil Abbotswood

Common Name: Shrubby Cinquefoil 'Abbotswood'Latin Name: Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May-October/ whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.75m x 0.75mSpecial features: A long-lasting blossom of creamy white flowers with pretty yellow centres (Deciduous) This potentilla features a stunning display of single creamy white flowers that have golden yellow centres, and this delightful floral display lasts all through summer and through part of autumn. The foliage is pinnate in shape and mid-green in colour and the new leaves shoot through with a red blush to them. The stems of the leaves are also red which adds further interest. This delightful shrub is worthy of planting in any garden and its long-lasting flowers will make it a real asset to your outdoor space.

Potentilla Goldfinger

Shrubby Cinquefoil Goldfinger

Common Name: Shrubby cinquefoil 'Goldfinger'Latin Name: Potentilla fruticosa ‘Goldfinger'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May-October/yellow Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.8m x 1mSpecial features: Dazzling bright yellow flowers and pinnate grey-green leaves (Deciduous) The ‘Goldfinger’ will add a long-lasting splash of colour to your garden as the flowers are a vivid buttery yellow colour and appear from May to October. This hardy plant is great for costal locations and its dense and bushy habit makes it the perfect choice for a border. The foliage is pinnate in shape and has a lovely dark grey green colour to it. Plant this shrub alongside other potentillas like the ‘Red Lady’ to enjoy contrasting flowering colours.

Potentilla Lovely Pink

Shrubby Cinquefoil Pink Beauty

Common Name: Shrubby Cinquefoil 'Pink Beauty'Latin Name: Potentilla fruticosa 'Lovely Pink'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May-October/ pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1m x 1mSpecial features: Delicate candy-floss pink flowers which blossom from May to October The Potentilla 'Lovely Pink' is aptly named, as it features a long-lasting display of delicate pink flowers which blossom from May to October. The small, dark-green leaves are the perfect foil for the flowers and this deciduous shrub will add colour to your garden over the growing season. You can plant the 'Pink Beauty' in a border alongside other flowering shrubs like the Escalonia 'Apple Blossom' or the Vinca 'Ralph Shugert' to colourful display of long-lasting flowers.

Potentilla Mango Tango

Shrubby Cinquefoil Mango Tango

Common Name: Shrubby Cinquefoil 'Mango Tango'Latin Name: Potentilla fruticosa 'Mango Tango'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May-October/orange-yellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.6m x 0.6mSpecial features: Eye-catching mango coloured cup-shaped flowers from through summer and autumn (Deciduous) The 'Mango Tango' is aptly named as the cup-shaped single flowers are of the same shade as the flesh of a mango. This compact and bushy shrub is embellished with tiny grey-green leaves throughout spring, summer and autumn and the long-lasting flowers shine from May to October. This is a great choice for planting in a bed or border, and it works particularly well when planted alongside one of the other cinquefoils like the 'Red Lady'.

Potentilla New Dawn

Shrubby Cinquefoil New Dawn

Common Name: Shrubby Cinquefoil 'New Dawn'Latin Name: Potentilla fruticosa 'New Dawn'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May-October/pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.6m x 0.6mSpecial features: Pretty pink flowers that open from tiny white buds (Deciduous) The ‘New Dawn’ will become a real asset to your garden as it is covered in delicate pink flowers from May to October. The pink-white single flowers are cup-shaped and have white undersides to them; they open up from tiny white buds. The pinnate leaves are dark green in colour and they are present from early spring until late autumn. The shrub itself is of a compact and bushy habit and the ‘New Dawn’ works really well when planted alongside a different potentilla like the ‘Abbotswood’.

Potentilla Primrose Beauty

Shrubby Cinquefoil Primrose Beauty

Common Name: Shrubby cinquefoil 'Primrose Beauty'Latin Name: Potentilla fruticosa 'Primrose Beauty'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May-October/yellow Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.7m x 0.7mSpecial features: Grey-green pinnate leaves and long-lasting pale yellow flowers (Deciduous) The ‘Primrose Beauty’ is an outstanding shrub which features a long-lasting display of delicate lemon yellow flowers that cover the shrub from May to October. The shrub itself has a dense and bushy habit and its branches are covered in mounds of silvery green leaves. This Potentilla works really well when planted in a sunny border and it is particularly well-suited to being planted alongside other Potentillas like the ‘Red Lady’

Potentilla Red Lady

Shrubby Cinquefoil Red Lady

Common Name: Shrubby Cinquefoil 'Red Lady'Latin Name: Potentilla fruticosa 'Red Lady'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May-October/redHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.6m x 0.6mSpecial features: Vivid coral red flowers that appear all over the shrub from May to October (Deciduous) The 'Red Lady' is a delightful flowering shrub which features vivid coral red flowers that blossom continuously from May to October. The pinnate foliage is dark green in colour and it works really well against the attractive flowers. This shrubby cinquefoil works really well when planted in a flower bed or a border and it looks great when planted alongside one of the other potentillas like the 'Mango Tango'.

Prunus Fukubana

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus x subhirtella 'Fukubana'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March/Semi-double rose pink flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 4m x 2.5mSpecial features: One of the most stunning of all early spring flowering cherries. (Deciduous)Prunus x subhirtella 'Fukubana' is a very striking tree with a profusion of semi-double, rose madder flowers. This is one of the most stunning of all early spring flowering cherries. This makes a great specimen tree for smaller gardens. This tree was originally brought in from California in 1928 by Captain Collingwood Ingram.

Prunus Horinji

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Horinji'Soil: Chalk tolerant and clay tolerantPosition: Full sun/ partial shade    Hardiness: Fully hardy10 year height and spread: 4m x 4mFlowering Period: AprilFlowering Colour: Pink-whiteSpecial Features: A rare flowering cherry tree with beautiful pink-white flowers in spring. The Prunus 'Horinji' is a rare and compact flowering tree which has a pleasing vase-shaped silhouette. The semi-double flowers are pink-white in colour, which contrasts well with the green-brown foliage. This tree is a very pretty Japanese flowering cherry tree which is suited to smaller gardens, as well as larger ones. This deciduous tree responds well to occasional light pruning.

Prunus Ivensii

Weeping Yoshino Cherry Tree

Common Name: Yoshino Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus x yedoensis 'Ivensii'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April/Pure whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m/4mSpecial features: Pure white spring flowers that cover the weeping branches in a cloud of floral snowThe 'Ivensii' is a highly desirable weeping tree which features a pendulous framework that is covered in pure white flowers in early spring. The delicate flowers open from pale pink buds and they carry the most delightfully sweet almond scent. The foliage is vibrant green and the ovate leaves have finely serrated edges; the leaves turn to a crisp yellow-orange colour before falling in autumn. Even after all the leaves have fallen, the delicate weeping framework can still be appreciated in winter - particularly when its hanging branches are topped with snow. This tree is a great asset to the smaller garden. 

Prunus Jacqueline

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering CherryLatin Name: Prunus ‘Jacqueline’ Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/ pink Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 4m/4mSpecial features: A dramatic show of autumn leaf colour. This flowering cherry is a beautiful tree with so much to offer. In spring, usually in early April, an abundance of single, deep pink flowers stud the branches and cover the tree in a cloud of pink. The spring flowers are soon followed by the bronzed foliage and the leaves put on a spectacular show in autumn when they turn to fiery shades of orange and red. This is one of the best flowering cherry trees for autumn colour and we love it as a garden specimen, or planted in a trio if you have the space.

Prunus Kiku

Shidare Zakura

Prunus 'Kiku-Shidare Zakura' is a compact and highly attractive tree. The ‘Cheals Weeping’ is perfect for a small garden and it boasts a profuse display of double pink flowers. This is ideal for restricted spaces as it is one of the smallest flowering cherry trees available: you can even keep it in a large pot, if you don’t have the room to plant it. In spring, this outstanding tree bursts to life: new foliage shoots through and the leaves are a shimmering bronze colour. At the same time, the ‘Cheals Weeping’ puts on a stunning floral display. The spring flowers are rose-pink with a double petal formation and they cover the tree. In fact, the pendulous branches become difficult to see as they are often masked in a blanket of vivid flowers during this season. As the leaves mature, they turn deep green and hold their colour over summer. Come autumn, the tree produces an exuberantly colourful display of autumnal orange and bronze before the leaves fall. The structure of this tree gives winter interest as the pendulous branches gracefully arch downwards and they look beautiful when topped with snow. An ideal choice for year-round interest.  This flowering cherry tree is so wonderfully compact that it is suitable for planting in a range of situations: when planted in pairs, the Kiku Shidare Zakura’ looks great on either side of a path and it also makes a worthy lawn specimen. You can even plant this tree in a large pot and sit it on a sunny patio. With this being a small tree, it also makes a great gift. A best seller of ours, and for good reason, too. Common Name: Cheals Weeping Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Kiku-Shidare Zakura'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May /Bright PinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 2.5m x 2.5mSpecial features: Graceful arching branches. Masses of pink flowers in spring. Great autumn colour.

Prunus Kursar

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Kursar'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late March/Rich deep pink flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Rich deep pink flowers. (Deciduous)Prunus 'Kursar' is a beautiful small tree for spring and autumn. An array of rich, deep pink flowers appear in late March before the fresh copper leaves. The leaves develop to a mid-green colour and have a final autumnal display of reds and golds. This is a good tree for planting in smaller gardens and is ideal for an urban garden as it is pollution tollerant.

Prunus Okame Harlequin

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Okame Harlequin'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March/Dark pink flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 3m x 2.5mSpecial features: Unusual white variegated leaves. (Deciduous) Prunus 'Okame Harlequin' is a very unusual and stunning form of Prunus 'Okame' with dramatic summer white variegated leaves. The profuse display of dark pink flowers appear in March. This makes a good specimen tree for smaller gardens. It is recommended to prune back the branches hard after flowering and the resulting new vigorous summer growth will be more spectacular.

Prunus Shidare Yoshino

Weeping Yoshino Cherry Tree

Common Name: Weeping Yoshino Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus x yedoensis 'Shidare Yoshino'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late March/Single WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread in 20 years: 4m/3mSpecial features: Steeply pendant branches weeping all the way to the ground.The ‘Shidare Yoshino’ is a fantastic choice for the smaller garden, or for planting in a container on a sunny patio. The flowers of this tree smother the descending branches; they are single white flowers which produce a wonderful almond scent. The leaves emerge bronze and move on to dark green, they then produce a final burst of red and yellow before falling. This tree also produces dark red fruits in the autumn which last well into winter- the fruits are very popular with the birds and are therefore great for attracting wildlife to your garden.

Prunus Snow Showers

Weeping Cherry Tree

Common Name: Weeping Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus incise 'Snow Showers'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March /Pure WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 2.5m/2mSpecial features: A small narrow weeping cherry which gives a cascade of pure white blossom. Prunus 'Snow Showers' is a compact weeping tree, which is perfect for restricted spaces. It boasts luscious green leaves, delicate white flower and a strong autumn colour. In spring, when the flowers arrive, the ‘Snow Showers’ is a sight to behold: the pendulous branches are awash with the most beautiful display of pure white flowers. The weeping branches cascade downwards and are covered in the single, pure-white flowers. The flowers are popular with the first of the spring bees and the flowers have a light and fresh scent. The spring leaves appear with the last of the flowers and the mid-green leaves are ovate and serrated. The leaves really come to life in autumn when they produce a final burst of colour: they turn to scorching shades of deep reds and oranges before falling. The weeping frame adds interest in winter and it looks particularly beautiful when topped with snow. This is a great choice for wreathing with lights during the Christmas period as the pendulous branches look wonderfully elegant when lit up. Maintaining a wonderfully compact habit, the 'Snow Showers' is the ideal choice for planting in a small space. Even when mature, this delightful tree has a compact form, making it suitable for planting in a large pot on a sunny patio. Equally, planting two 'Snow Showers' trees either side of a pathway makes a beautiful entrance to the garden. This versatile tree is well-suited to a range of situations and is certainly worthy of planting in any garden. If you want to plant this in a pair or a group, it works really well with Prunus 'Kiki Shidare Zakura' or Prunus 'Pendula Rubra' as the contrasting flowers from both of these trees looks stunning next to the white flowers of the ‘Snow Showers’.

Prunus The Bride

The Bride Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: The Bride Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'The Bride'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual Height/spread: 4m x 4mSpecial features: Compact growing, rounded tree ideal for small gardens.  Large flowers with pure white petals and distinctive red anthers.  Prunus 'The Bride' is an attractive, compact growing, rounded tree ideal for gardens where space is limited. In early to mid-spring small, pointed buds open to reveal very large, pure white petals contrasting perfectly with the red anthers in the centre. The green summer leaves turn to give a display of varying shades of orange and red in autumn before falling.

Robinia hispida

Rose Acacia Tree

Common Name: Rose Acacia TreeLatin Name: Robinia hispidaSoil: Best in moist, well drained fertile soil, but tolerates poor soils and drought.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Rosy pink to purplish-redHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m/2.5mSpecial features: Rosy pink to purplish-red blooms in late spring and early summer.Robinia hispida is a truly fabulous small tree with delicate Wisteria-like foliage. Fragrant, drooping clusters of rose-pink, pea-shaped flowers appear in late spring and early summer which are followed by dark red-brown seed pods in the late summer. The stems are covered in tiny soft hairs, and the seed pods are also hairy, which gives the tree unique beauty when its delicate flowers and elegant leaves are contrasted with its more robust features. The original name of this tree was the hairy locust because of the fine purply-brown hairs that cover the tree.

Rosemarinus officinalis

Rosemary

Common Name: RosemaryLatin Name: Rosemarinus officinalis Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: From late spring/Lilac-blueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m/1.5mSpecial features: Highly aromatic green leaves and pretty blue flowers from late spring.This lovely little shrub will be sure to give you colour and fragrance all year round. The leaves are dark green and radiate a strong, aromatic fragrance that is perfect for a sensory planting scheme. From late spring through to early autumn, pretty little tubular blue flowers appear amongst the foliage. This is a fantastic choice for planting in a herb bed. It is advisable to pick the older rosemary leaves regularly to encourage new growth, and the leaves can be utilized in cooking – particularly with roasted lamb or vegetables.

Rosemarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’

Rosemary

Common Name: RosemaryLatin Name: Rosemarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late spring / light blueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m / 2mSpecial features: The most delightfully aromatic scent is given from the dark green leaves. This rosemary is a true sensory experience as the narrowly oblong, dark green leaves are packed with a real punch of aroma. In late spring to early summer, pretty light blue flowers appear and these add further interest. This is a more upright form than most and it works well when planted at the back of a sunny herb bed or lining a path in a sensory garden. It is advisable to pick the older rosemary leaves regularly to encourage new growth, and the leaves can be utilised in cooking – particularly with roasted lamb or vegetables.

Rosemarinus Roseus

Pink Rosemary

Common Name: Pink RosemaryLatin Name: Rosemarinus officinalis ‘Roseus’Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: From late spring/pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m/1.5mSpecial features: Highly aromatic green leaves and pretty pink flowers from late spring.This lovely little shrub will be sure to give you colour and fragrance all year round. The leaves are dark green and radiate a strong, aromatic fragrance which is perfect for a sensory planting scheme. From late spring through to early autumn, pretty little tubular pink flowers appear amongst the foliage. This is a fantastic choice for planting in a herb bed. It is advisable to pick the older rosemary leaves regularly to encourage new growth, and the leaves can be utilised in cooking – particularly with roasted lamb or vegetables.

Salix Hakuro Nishiki

Flamingo Tree

Common Name: Flamingo TreeLatin Name: Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/Slender yellow catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m/2mSpecial features: Striking, pink and cream variegated foliage.Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' is an elegant, fast-growing small tree with new shoots which are heavily blotched with white and pink, fading as the leaf ages. This is an ideal tree for the small garden or even planted in a pot on the patio. This dwarf Willows head of branches can be pruned to keep the tree at any height. 

Salix Pendula

Dwarf Kilmarnock Willow Tree

Common Name: Kilmarnock WillowLatin Name: Salix caprea 'Pendula'Soil: Any deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Golden male catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 2m/2.5mSpecial features: Umbrella-shaped, deciduous treeA dwarf, weeping tree with dark green leaves with grey-green undersides. In mid- to late spring, the bare branches are covered in golden male catkins, which look superb in cut-flower arrangements. An ideal tree for the small garden or even planted in a pot on the patio.

Sambucus Black Beauty

Purple Elder

Common Name: Purple ElderLatin Name: Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/Fragrant pink flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Black berriesA very dark foliaged elder. The leaves appear near black, especially in spring. It makes a striking contribution to the border. This will reach 3m in 10 years but you may prefer to keep it hard pruned to maximize the foliage effect. (Harmful if eaten)

Sambucus Black Lace

Black Elder

Common Name: Black Lace ElderLatin Name: Sambucus nigra porphyrophylla 'Black Lace'Soil: Will tolerate most soil typesPosition: Full sunHardiness: HardyFlowering Period: SummerFlowering Colour: Pale PinkThe Sambucus 'Black Lace' is known for its distinctive foliage which is near black in colour, the foliage later develops to a wine-red colour come autumn. The flowers appear in small pink clusters and are followed in autumn by blackish-red berries. The fruits are good for attracting wildlife to your garden- they also make a fantastic cordial or jelly. The 'Black Lace' can be grown as a small tree or large shrub and benefits from a good pruning in early spring.

Sambucus Black Tower

Upright Purple Elder

Common Name: Black Tower Elder / Eiffel 1Latin Name: Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla Black TowerSoil: Will tolerate most soil typesPosition: Full sunHardiness: HardyEventual height/ spread: 2.5m / 1.2mFlowering period/colour: Summer/ Pink- whiteSpecial feature: Tower-like structure and dark purple-black leaves. The 'Black Tower' is aptly named due to its upright and slender habit and unusual trait of its leaves forming right from the base of the plant. The leaves are large, finely serrated at the edges and dark purple-black in colour when mature. This plant needs a sunny position to ensure that the fresh green leaves can develop their darker colouring. In summer, flattened heads of pink scented flowers appear and these are attractive to wildlife. The flowers later become small black berries which are popular with the birds. This is a great choice for planting at the back of a mixed border and it will be sure to add colour and structure to your garden.

Sambucus nigra Golden Spark

Elder

Common Name: Elder ‘Golden Spark’Latin Name: Sambucus nigra 'Golden Spark'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May/ white Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 3m/ 1m Special features: Creamy white and green variegated leaves The ‘Golden Spark’ is a hardy shrub with so much to offer. It features ovate green leaves that have golden variegation at the tips of the leaves; these later mature to a creamy white shade and the decorative foliage adds interest from spring until autumn. The summer flowers are borne in large umbels and are yellow-white in colour; the flowers are highly fragranced, making this an excellent choice for a sensory space, and they can also be used to make elderflower syrup. If left, the flowers will become small, black fruits.

Sambucus Sutherland Gold

Golden Elder

Common Name: ElderLatin Name: Sambucus racemosa Sutherland GoldSoil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/Creamy yellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Spherical, glossy red berriesConical clusters of creamy yellow flowers in mid spring, followed by glossy, red fruits and deeply cut, bronze young leaves, turning golden yellow. This bushy, deciduous shrub with arching shoots makes a stunning specimen plant for a moist, well-drained border. The delicate foliage is less susceptible to sun-scorch than other golden, cut leaved varieties

Sorbus Autumn Spire

Rowan Tree

Common Name: Autumn Spire Mountain Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus aucuparia 'Autumn Spire'Soil: Most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 3mSpecial features: Compact, columnar habit. Clusters of white flowers. Ornamental red berries. Brilliant autumn foliage.The Autumn Spire Mountain Ash Tree, known as Sorbus aucuparia 'Autumn Spire', is a striking addition to any garden. Its compact, columnar habit makes it a perfect choice for smaller spaces, providing vertical growth without overwhelming the area.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to both full sun and partial shade, the Autumn Spire Mountain Ash Tree shows clusters of beautiful white flowers in spring, that are sure to light up any garden. As the seasons progress, the tree transforms, bearing ornamental red berries that attract wildlife and add a dash of colour to the landscape.One of the most enticing features of the Autumn Spire Mountain Ash Tree is its brilliant autumn foliage. As the leaves change, they transition to vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow, creating a stunning backdrop season after season.With a projected height of 6 metres and a spread of 3 metres in 20 years, this tree is well-suited for gardens of many different sizes. Whether planted as a focal point in a small garden, part of a mixed planting scheme, or used to line pathways, the Autumn Spire Mountain Ash Tree promises year-round interest.

Pick up an Autumn Spire Mountain Ash Tree today and enjoy its ever changing colourful display throughout the year.

Sorbus Copper Kettle

Rowan Tree

Common Name: Rowan TreeLatin Name: Sorbus 'Copper Kettle'Soil: Moist but well-drained or well-drainedPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/Spread in 20 years: 6m/4mSpecial features: Copper-coloured foliage. Clusters of creamy-white flowers. Red berries in autumn. Compact and upright habit.The Sorbus 'Copper Kettle', a stunning variation of the beloved rowan tree, is a true gem for any garden. This unique specimen is prized for its striking copper-coloured foliage, which sets it apart from traditional rowan trees.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to a variety of light conditions, Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' is versatile and resilient. In spring, it displays clusters of creamy-white flowers, which add a beautiful backdrop to any space.As the seasons progress, the Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' undergoes a transformation. In summer, its copper-coloured foliage provides a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Come autumn, the tree bears clusters of red berries, which not only add a dash of colour, but also serve as a valuable food source for local wildlife.With a projected height of 6 metres and a spread of 4 metres in 20 years, the Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' is a compact and upright tree, making it suitable for gardens of various sizes. Whether planted as a standalone specimen to showcase its unique foliage or incorporated into a mixed planting structure to enhance visual interest, this rowan tree delivers season after season.

Buy a Sorbus 'Copper Kettle’ today and watch as its foliage gives your garden depth and warmth.

Sorbus Glen Spire

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus 'Glen Spire'Soil: Most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 4m x 1mSpecial features: Eye-catching pink autumnal berries The ‘Glen Spire’ is somewhat of a rarity in many gardens, and it is a bit of a well-kept secret that is certainly worthy of wider planting. Unlike most varieties of sorbus, this variety is not widely available, making it all the more special for planting in your garden. The upright branches of this tree hold tiny deep green fern-like leaves which are accompanied by sprays of small creamy flowers in spring. This tree is at its best in autumn when the leaves turn to orange and red whilst vivid pink fruits emerge in clusters all over the tree. The fruits can be picked and made into a jelly, or left on the tree to be snapped up by the birds. This tree maintains a narrow habit, which makes it perfect for the smaller garden.

Stipa gigantea

Golden Oats Grass

The 'Golden Oats Grass' is a really unique perennial which will really add height and movement to a sunny garden border or bed. It features clumps of slender green leaves which are accompanied by golden oat-like flowers in summer. The flowers grow to be much higher than the grass and they gracefully arch over at their tips. The 'Stipa gigantea' is an evergreen grass which will bring colour and life to your garden all year round.

Stipa Ponytails

Mexican Feather Grass

Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails' is a wonderfully soft Mexican grass which looks great as part of a sunny bed or border. The fine and wispy leaves are green and fade to a golden 'straw-like' colour in autumn. The leaves arch over and sway elegantly in the wind; a great choice for adding movement to the lower levels of your garden.

Syringa Katherine Havemeyer

Lilac Tree

Common Name: Lilac Katherine HavemeyerLatin Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer'Soil: Fertile but well drained. Prefers neutral- alkaline soilPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: May/JuneFlowering colour: LavenderEventual height/spread after 20 years: 4m/4m The ‘Katherine Havemeyer’ is one of the most popular purple lilac trees. It features clusters of highly-scented lavender coloured flowers which fade to pale lilac in mid-summer. The leaves are a pretty heart shape and are bold green in colour. A very attractive tree which is suitable for smaller gardens as a specimen tree. For larger gardens this tree can be placed at the back of a sunny border where it will compliment other small trees and large shrubs. 

Syringa Mrs Edward Harding

Lilac Tree

Common Name: Lilac Mrs Edward HardingLatin Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Mrs Edward Harding'Soil: Fertile but well drained. Prefers neutral-alkaline soilPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: SpringFlowering colour: Purple-pinkEventual height/spread after 20 years: 4m/4m This beautiful lilac tree features elegant clusters of rich lilac-pink flowers which release an enchanting fragrance. The heavily scented flowers are accompanied by the luscious deep green leaves which are heart shaped. The tree has a bushy habit and grows to be a relatively small, rounded tree.

Thuja occidentalis Amber Glow

Common Name: ThujaLatin Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Amber Glow'Soil: Moist, well drained soil (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.4m - 0.6mSpecial features: A small conifer forming a rounded ball of deep golden foliage. (Evergreen)Thuja occidentalis 'Amber Glow' provides beautiful golden colour in the summer, which converts into a rich amber colour in the winter months. It forms a very compact oval shape that is ideal in a pot in the garden or even in a hanging basket.

Thuja occidentalis Danica

White Cedar Danica

Common Name: White Cedar DanicaLatin Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Danica'Soil: Deep, well drained soil (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.3mSpecial features: A bright green foliage which grows vertically resulting in a neat rounded conifer . (Evergreen)Thuja occidentalis 'Danica' has a dense and compact habit. It develops darker bronze endings in the winter and bright green leave in the summer. It can be used as an informal hedge, in a rock garden or as an accent plant; this conifer is considered one of the best.

Thuja occidentalis Golden Tuffet

Golden Tuffet Arborvitae

Common Name: Golden Tuffet ArborvitaeLatin Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Tuffet'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.6mSpecial features: A very slow-growing, cushioned shaped conifer. (Evergreen)Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Tuffet' is a golden orange cushion shaped conifer which grows in width rather than height. It has a rare braided texture to it and exposing it to the full sun with a hint of shade will bring out its prettiest colour. This Thuja is best planted in rock gardens or patios.

Thuja occidentalis Hetz Midget

Hetz Midget Arbovitae

Common Name: Hetz Midget ArbovitaeLatin Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'Soil: Moist but well-drained (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight in 10 years: 0.3mSpecial features: The smallest form of all, it is a very slow-growing, dwarf conifer of globular habit. (Evergreen)Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget' originates from the north-east of North America. It forms a soft, rounded mound of light green foliage which has a sweet scent of apples. It looks great in rock gardens, walkways, mixed borders and associates very well with heathers. It performs best in full sun and moisture retentive but well-drained soil, it is important to plant somewhere it will be protected from cold and dry winds.

Thuja occidentalis Konfettii

Western Arborivate Konfeti

Common Name: Konfeti Western ArborvitaeLatin Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Konfettii'Soil: Prefers acid to neutralPosition: Full sun (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 1mSpecial features: Fine foliage that is mid-green with sprays of creamy white variegation (Evergreen) The Konfettii is a superb conifer which features fine mid-green foliage that has small sprays of creamy white variegation. The Konfettii puts on about 8-10cm of growth annually and it will maintain its slender conical shape as it matures. This is the perfect choice for plating in a rockery and it works particularly well when planted next to a more glaucous conifer like the Juniperus chinensis Pyramidalis

Thuja occidentalis Rheingold

White Cedar

Common Name: White CedarLatin Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold'Soil: Chalky, moist clay well drained soil (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight in 10 years: 2mSpecial features: A slow-growing, medium sized conifer, with a superb warm golden foliage tinted pink when young. (Evergreen)Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' originates from eastern North America. It is a conical shaped conifer which is recognised for its gold coloured foliage. 'Rheingold' is an extremely popular plant bringing warmth to the garden, even in the dead winter. This conifer performs well with heathers and heaths but goes looks particularly good with darker conifers.

Thuja occidentalis Smaragd

Emerald Green Eastern Aborvitae

Common Name: Emerald Green Eastern AborvitaeLatin Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight in 10 years: 2mSpecial features: A slow-growing conifer which delivers an attracting green foliage with a neat conical shape to it. (Evergreen)Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' originating from North America is a semi dwarf conifer with a compact habit. It has an excellent, dense, and bright green colour to it which becomes a little gold as the winter passes. This Thuja is ideally placed along fences or in pots and may be trimmed to keep the desired shape.

Thuja occidentalis Sunkist

Sunkist Eastern Arborvitae

Common Name: Sunkist Eastern ArborvitaeLatin Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 1.2mSpecial features: Attractive bright golden tips with a neat form. (Evergreen)Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist' is a small conifer which has pyramidal shape to it. With flattened branches of orange-yellow in the winter, it naturally grows into a conical shape. It can look great when used as a specimen plant or can be planted as a classy hedge.

Thuja occidentalis Teddy

American Arborvitae

Common Name: American ArborvitaeLatin Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.5mSpecial features: Neat little oval shaped conifer, which turns purple in the winter, blending in with the winter colours. (Evergreen)Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy' is one of the smallest conifers, only reaching about 50cms in height. It is a slow growing, rounded arborvitae with a lovely green colour and fine feathery foliage, turning feathery blue/purple in the winter. This Thuja looks particularly good when planted in rock or alpine gardens, giving a smart and tidy look.