Can be grown in a pot

Abutilon megapotamicum

Trailing Abutilon

Common Name: Trailing AbutilonLatin Name: Abutilon megapotamicumSoil: Any fertile, well drained soil, preferably loam or sandPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to September/ Bright yellow and red flowers.Hardiness: Half hardyEventual height/spread: 2m x 2mSpecial features: Long slender branches and pendant, bell shaped, yellow and red flowers.Abutilon megapotamicum is a tender, semi evergreen shrub originally found in Brazil. It is often described as an arching shrub though in reality it is more lax in its growth habit. Bright yellow and red pendant flowers that resemble hanging lanterns appear in spring right the way through to autumn. This trailing Abutilon is great for conservatories or green houses, though it can be grown outside in containers or as a border plant in a sunny sheltered position.

Abutilon megapotamicum Wisley Red

Trailing Abutilon

Common Name: Trailing Abutilon Wisley Red Latin Name: Abutilon megapotamicum 'Wisley Red' Soil: Any fertile, well-drained soil, preferably loam or sand Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: June to September/ orange and red Hardiness: Half hardy Eventual height/spread: 2m/2m Special features: Bell-shaped flowers with beautiful orange-red flowers The ‘Wisley Red’ certainly is the perfect choice for adding a bold splash of colour to your garden for many months. In late June, an abundance of bell-shaped flowers cover the tree and these last until the first frosts. The petals are orange-red and these are surrounded by vivid red calyces. The leaves are deep green in colour and lance-shaped. This semi-evergreen shrub thrives in a fairly sheltered spot and it looks beautiful against a sunny wall or in a large pot.

Abutilon Nabob

Trailing Abutilon

Common Name: Trailing Abutilon Latin Name: Abutilon 'Nabob' Soil: Any fertile, well drained soil, preferably loam or sand Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour:April to September/ Bright yellow and red flowers. Hardiness: Half hardy Eventual height/spread: 2m x 2m Special features: Long slender branches and pendant, bell shaped, yellow and red flowers. Abutilon megapotamicum is a tender, semi evergreen shrub originally found in Brazil. It is often described as an arching shrub though in reality it is more lax in its growth habit. Bright yellow and red pendant flowers that resemble hanging lanterns appear in spring right the way through to autumn. This trailing Abutilon is great for conservatories or green houses, though it can be grown outside in containers or as a border plant in a sunny sheltered position.

Abutilon Orange Hot Lava

Trailing Abutilon

Common Name: Abutilon Orange Hot Lava Latin Name: Abutilon 'Orange Hot Lava'  Soil: Any fertile, well-drained soil, preferably loam or sand Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: June to September/ orange and red Hardiness: Half hardy Eventual height/spread: 1.2m/1m Special features: Eye-catching bell-shaped orange and red flowers The 'Hot Orange Lava' really is an unusual variety: this stunning plant offers the most beautiful flowers from June until September. The petals are deep orange in colour, veined with deep red, and they have eye-catching calyces which are dark burgundy-red. The stunningly ornamental flowers dangle in abundance and the deep green foliage makes the perfect foil for them. This plant enjoys the shelter of a sunny wall and it is suitable for planting in a large pot.

Abutilon Waltz

Trailing Abutilon

Common Name: Trailing AbutilonLatin Name: Abutilon 'Waltz'Soil: Any fertile, well drained soil, preferably loam or sandPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to September/ Bright yellow and red flowers.Hardiness: Half hardyEventual height/spread: 2m x 2mSpecial features: Long slender branches and pendant, bell shaped, yellow and red flowers.Abutilon megapotamicum is a tender, semi evergreen shrub originally found in Brazil. It is often described as an arching shrub though in reality it is more lax in its growth habit. Bright yellow and red pendant flowers that resemble hanging lanterns appear in spring right the way through to autumn. This trailing Abutilon is great for conservatories or green houses, though it can be grown outside in containers or as a border plant in a sunny sheltered position.

Aucuba Rozannie

Spotted Laurel

Common Name: Spotted LaurelLatin Name: Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie'Soil: Any garden soil (except waterlogged soils)Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/Insignificant red-purple flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m x 1.5mSpecial features: Bright red berries winter to spring Lustrous, dark green leaves and small clusters of red-purple flowers in April and May, followed by large, bright red berries. This compact Japanese laurel is perfect for a small shady site. Tolerant of dry shade and urban-pollution, its best planted alongside a 'male' variety to ensure a good crop of berries. Trustpilot

Berberis darwinii Compacta

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis darwinii 'Compacta'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Golden yellow Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.9m/0.9mSpecial features: An evergreen variety which features glossy deep green leaves.The 'Compacta' is the more compact form of the ever-popular darwinii. This shrub features golden yellow flowers that appear in spring, and these later turn to blue-black fruits in autumn. The holly-like leaves of the ‘Compacta’ start out with a red tinge and develop into a deep green colour. This low-maintenance shrub is the ideal choice for adding year-round colour to a bed or border. Trustpilot

Berberis Helmond Pillar

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ pale yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m x 0.6mSpecial features: A narrow upright barberry with rich purple foliage.This deciduous barberry is grown for its dark red-purple leaves and its narrow upright habit. It has small, red-tinted, pale-yellow flowers in mid-spring and in autumn, the leaves turn a brilliant shade of red. It is low maintenance, and useful for giving vertical interest in shrub borders. Trustpilot

Berberis Maria

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Maria'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ insignificant yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.7m x 0.7mSpecial features: Glowing golden yellow-green foliage which brightens up any garden The ‘Maria’ is a lively and vivid variety of barberry which features small rounded leaves that are densely packed onto the pillar-like framework. New foliage shoots through red, and then turns to yellow-green, then finally bright orange-red in autumn. This deciduous shrub is perfect for adding a vibrant splash of colour to a bed, border, or rockery and it works particularly well when planted alongside a darker variety of barberry like the ‘Helmond Pillar’. Trustpilot

Berberis Pow Wow

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis 'Pow Wow'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April-May/ CreamHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1m/90cmSpecial features: Vibrant variegated foliage and a pretty summer flowers. The ‘Pow Wow’ is a delightful, deciduous shrub which has a slight spreading habit and is a great addition to a bed or border. The small, waxy leaves are ovate in shape and densely packed onto the golden stems. The leaves are bright golden green with mottled white and pink splashes and new shoots have a rosy blush to them. In autumn, the leaves turn deep orange which adds further interest to this hardy shrub. This is a low maintenance shrub which is useful for adding a burst of colour to your garden.   Trustpilot

Berberis Rose Glow

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ little bell-shaped yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.2m x 1.5mSpecial features: Deciduous shrub with beautiful purple foliage mottled with pink and white.This rounded shrub has tiny leaves that are curiously mottled pink and purple with touches of white on occasion. Close up, the leaves can look muddled. At a short distance, the colours meld, creating a rich pinkish plum effect, which glows when caught by the sun. This deciduous shrub has little bell-shaped yellow flowers in spring, red berries in September and bright red autumnal tints. Trustpilot

Berberis Rosy Rocket

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Rosy Rocket'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Yellow Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.2m/0.5mSpecial features: Lovely and compact upright habit which is perfect for adding height and structure to a border. The 'Rosy Rocket' is an attractive form of barberry which features deep red foliage that is flushed with mottled pink variegation. The leaves are obovate in shape and they are accompanied by yellow flowers in spring, which are later replaced by small red berries. The upright growing habit of this shrub and the spiny branches make it perfect for planting as an attractive security hedge. Trustpilot

Berberis Telstar

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis x frikartii 'Telstar'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ insignificant yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1m x 1.5mSpecial features: A vibrant evergreen shrub which makes a great low, thorny hedge The 'Telstar' is a fantastic evergreen shrub which features small, dark-green leaves that hold their colour all year round. The glossy leaves have pretty silver undersides to them and they are densely packed onto the thorny branches. Many people plant this barberry as a security hedge as its thorny branches deter intruders, but it also works very well in a border alongside a different coloured barberry, like the Barberry 'Aurea'.

Berberis thunbergii Admiration

Barberry

Common Name: Barberry Latin Name: Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Admiration' Soil: Well-drained soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: Spring / Pale pink Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 0.4m/0.4m Special features: Purple-red obovate leaves that have a striking yellow margin. This delightfully compact shrub has a truly unique display of foliage as the leaves emerge deep green and mature to a rich red colour with a distinctive yellow margin. The spring leaves are accompanied by pale pink flowers, and these later turn to small, shiny crimson fruits in autumn. The ‘Admiration’ is great for planting in a mixed border or bed and will add a unique splash of colour to your garden. For the optimum leaf colour, plant this barberry in a sunny spot. Trustpilot

Berberis thunbergii Golden Torch

Barberry

Common Name: Barberry Latin Name: Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Torch’ Soil: Well-drained soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: Spring / white Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 1.2m/ 0.6m Special features: Glowing golden yellow-green foliage that brightens up a darker area of your garden. This delightful shrub features obovate leaves that glow a vibrant golden green colour throughout spring and summer. The spring leaves are complimented by delicate white flowers, which later turn to glossy red berries in autumn. By autumn, the foliage is flushed pink before the leaves fall. This low maintenance shrub is perfect for planting as hedging and the densely packed foliage and small spikes add security to a border. Trustpilot

Berberis thunbergii Orange Dream

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Dream'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ OrangeHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.6m/0.9mSpecial features: Attractive orange-red foliage.The 'Orange Dream' features a delightful display of orange-red foliage that is densely packed onto the spiny branches. In spring, delicate orange coloured flowers emerge and these later turn to small orange-red berries. This low-maintenance shrub has a slight spreading habit, but keeps its fairly compact form. You can plant this barberry as a small security hedge as it features spiny branches: its size also makes it an ideal plant for a bed or border.

Berberis thunbergii Orange Rocket

Barberry

Common Name: Japanese BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Rocket'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ YellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1m/0.6mSpecial features: Attractive and vibrant orange leaves which are great for adding a surge of colour to your garden.The 'Orange Rocket' is a wonderful and vibrant shrub which features vivid orange leaves when young, which later mature to a healthy mid-green colour. Tiny yellow flowers appear in spring and these later turn to glossy red fruits in autumn. The compact, upright form of this deciduous barberry makes it great for adding structure to your outdoor space and the vibrant array of colours will brighten up a darker area of your garden. This low-maintenance shrub is tolerant of costal conditions and is the perfect choice for planting in beds and borders or on slopes and banks. 

Berberis thunbergii Red Pillar

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Red Pillar' Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Pale yellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m/ 0.6mSpecial features: A distinctive pillar shape that will add height and structure to your garden. The deciduous 'Red Pillar' features beetroot red leaves that are obovate in shape with green undersides. New shoots emerge deep green in colour before maturing to a deep red colour. The pale yellow flowers that appear in spring turn to glossy red fruits in autumn and these berries are popular with wildlife. Barberry shrubs are perfect for planting in beds and borders and are guaranteed to add a healthy splash of colour to your garden.   Trustpilot

Berberis thunbergii Starburst

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Starburst'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ YellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.5m/0.7mSpecial features: Deep crimson leaves in autumn.The 'Starburst' is a unique form of barberry that features the most wonderful leaves that are mid-dark green in colour with splashes of creamy variegation. The obovate leaves come from red shoots when young, and then turn to a dazzling crimson colour in autumn. This deciduous shrub also has tiny yellow flowers that emerge in spring, and these later turn to red berries in autumn. The small fruits are a popular choice with wildlife. This colourful shrub is ideal for planting as edging to a path and also works well in beds. Trustpilot

Berberis x media Red Jewel

Barberry

Common Name: Barberry Red JewelLatin Name: Berberis x media 'Red Jewel'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ insignificant yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.9m-1.2mSpecial features: Compact habit with glossy foliage, semi-evergreen. The Barberry 'Red Jewel' is a small semi-evergreen shrub of dense prickly habit, foliage is bronze/red when young becoming green in summer followed by red autumn colour.  Trustpilot

Cercis Lavender Twist

Weeping Redbud Tree

Common Name: Weeping Redbud TreeLatin Name: Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist' Soil: Prefers well drained soil, without nitrogen fertilizer. Position: Full sun. Flowering period/colour: Spring/PinkHardiness: Fully hardy (to -30°C). Height and spread in 10-20yrs: 1.5m-2.5m/1m-1.5mSpecial features: Slow growing, compact weeping tree with dramatic show of pink flowers in spring, and thick canopy of heart-shaped leaves. Cercis Lavender Twist is a close relative of the Judas tree, and has the same show of bright pink pea flowers that grow directly from the trunk of the tree.Lavender Twist is a much neater size of tree, growing with a tight weeping form and to only about 2m after ten years. This is an ideal tree for a small garden and it will produce a stunning floral display in spring and a strong feature element throughout the summer and winter. In summer it has a striking canopy of heart-shaped leaves and in winter, an intricate branching structure. Lavender Twist prefers a hot position and well drained soil. It prefers soil that is not enriched with nitrogen as the roots will fix their own nitrogen and can be burned in very high nitrogen soil.

Cercis Ruby Falls

Weeping Redbud

Common Name: Weeping redbudLatin Name: Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls'Soil: Moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/Rose PinkHardiness: Very hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 2.5m/1.5mSpecial features: A delicately weeping frame that is covered in ruby red heart-shaped leaves A cousin of the outstanding Cercis Merlot, the Ruby Falls is seen as a weeping equivalent to the exciting Merlot hybrid. The leaves are of the classic Cercis heart shape and they are a rich ruby red colour. The thick and glossy leaves hang on pendulous branches that weep gracefully downwards, which produces a shower of deep red hearts. The flowers are also highly attractive and they appear in spring, they cover the tree in pink and have a light and sweet fragrance. This tree is the perfect choice for the smaller garden and will add an instant splash of colour and structure to your outdoor space.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Snow White

Lawson Cypress

Common Name: Lawson CypressLatin Name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Snow White'Soil: Moist but well-drained (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight in 10 years: 0.8m - 1mSpecial features: A hardy plant with young growth tipped white giving a 'frosted' look. Conical habit. (Evergreen)Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Snow White' has cream-white tips in both the spring and late autumn, initiated by colder temperatures. Though strong sunlight and high temperature do not scorch the white tips, they are cause a slightly greener appearance.

Coreopsis grandiflora Early Sunrise

Tickseed

Common Name: TickseedLatin Name: Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'Soil: Moist but well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring and summer/ yellowHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 10-50cm/ 10-50cmSpecial feature: Sunshine yellow flowers.This is a wonderful choice for adding a vibrant, sunny splash of colour to the garden. The 'Early Sunrise' features golden yellow flowers that are semi-double in form and appear from mid-spring until mid-summer. Beneath the flowers you'll see mounds of bright-green, narrow foliage. This perennial works really well in a pot on a sunny patio and we also love it at the front of a border.

Exochorda macrantha The Bride

Pearl Bush

Common Name: Pearl BushLatin Name: Exochorda macrantha 'The Bride'Soil: Fertile and well drained, not extreme chalkPosition: Open and sunnyFlowering period/colour: White flowers in May, then sporadically through the summerHardiness: Hardy10 year height/spread: 2m x 2.5mSpecial features: Sprays of beautiful white, pear-like blossomA lovely compact mound of weeping branches covered in single white flowers mainly in May but with a few surprises later on. Aside from the outstanding floral display, the foliage also offers a strong interest, particularly in autumn when the delicate green leaves fade to yellow and orange. A real gem for an open sunny site.

Lavandula Regal Splendour

French Lavender

Common Name: French LavenderLatin Name: Lavandula stoechas Regal SplendourSoil: Fertile, well-drained soil. Full sunFlowering period/colour: mid-spring to late spring/ Dark purpleHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.8m x 1mSpecial features: Aromatic flowers and leaves.Incredibly dark, purple-violet flags carried on top of dark purple flower heads are produced from April to May. This fabulous French lavender has extremely fragrant foliage and is perfect for edging a sunny path or border.

Magnolia Betty

Betty Magnolia Tree

Common Name: Magnolia BettyLatin Name: Magnolia 'Betty'Soil: Moist but well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardy, frost hardy down to -15°CFlowering period: SpringFlowering colour: Purple/White Eventual height/spread: 4m/4mSpecial features: A delightful display of tulip-shaped purple-white flowers in spring. Magnolia 'Betty' is a wonderfully compact tree which features the most beautiful display of tulip-shaped flowers, which are white with deep purple edges. The pretty spring flowers are complimented by glossy mid-green leaves that are ovate-pinnate shaped. This magnolia grows and spreads to have a fairly rounded crown and it is the perfect choice for the smaller garden.

Magnolia Butterflies

Magnolia Tree

Common Name: Yellow MagnoliaLatin Name: Magnolia 'Butterflies'Soil: Moist soil, clay soil, neutral-acidPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Fully hardy, frost hardy down to -15°CFlowering period: SpringFlowering colour: YellowEventual height/spread: 4m/3mSpecial features: The best of two Magnolias combined; this Hybrid has large, yellow fragrant flowers in the spring.Magnolia 'Butterflies' can be either a small multi-stemmed shrub or a small tree with an upright central leader. Tulip-like, yellow fragrant flowers (4-5 inches across) bloom in late winter to early spring and appear before the leaves. This Yellow Magnolia is ideal for a smaller garden situation due to its smaller maximum height in comparison to other magnolias. Place near a seating area in the garden to fully enjoy the fragrance from these beautiful flowers.

Magnolia Full Eclipse

Magnolia Tree

Common Name: Magnolia Full EclipseLatin Name: Magnolia × soulangiana 'Full Eclipse'Soil: Appreciates consistent moisture throughout the year, avoid very dry or very wet soil.Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: Spring/Fuschia (red-purple) at base, graduating to white at tips.Hardiness: Fully hardy in the severest European climates (to below -20°C).Height in 20-50 years: 5 to 8mSpecial features: Attractive fuschia and white flower and soft oval leaves. Magnolia Full Eclipse is a Gresham hybrid variety of Magnolia × soulangeana; the Japanese or Saucer Magnolia. The hybrid Magnolias were developed for their larger blooms and their later blooming time, which avoids spring frosts. Full Eclipse has slender upright (tulip) blooms, fuschia (red-purple) at the base, graduating to white at the tips. Flowers are 10cm to 20cm tall. The tree is a columnar, upright grower, expanding out to 5 to 8 metres in width. This variety is deciduous, dropping its leaves in winter. The flowers are scented, and attractive to bees and butterflies. This is a variety with a very traditional colour and form to the flowers. This is quite a small tree so would be suitable for a small garden.

Magnolia Genie

Genie Magnolia Tree

Common Name: Magnolia 'Genie' (PBR)Latin Name: Magnolia soulangeana x liliiflora 'Genie' PBRSoil: Appreciates consistent moisture throughout the year, avoid very dry or very wet soil.Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: Late winter – early spring/burgundyHardiness: Fully hardy in the severest European climates (to below -20°C).Height in 10 years: 3mSpecial features: A small new variety of Magnolia with tulip shaped blooms in a deep burgundy colour. This is a most unusual form of Magnolia. The tree has a neat, compact habit, and deep burgundy flowers with a strong tulip shape. The tree is ideal for a small garden and the flowers make a really striking statement on unclothed branches in winter or early spring. This variety would be ideally placed against light background that contrasts strongly against the colour of the blooms, to show them at their best. As with all of our other vaieties, Magnolia 'Genie' would make a fine statement tree in a location that can be viewed through a window during the colder months. The colour of the blooms in this variety is particularly stable, compared to some other burgundy forms. The leaves are small, and a rich dark green. This variety was bred by New Zealand breeder, Vance Hooper, over a period of 15 years using lines of Magnolia soulangeana and Magnolia liliiflora.

Magnolia Nigra

Magnolia Tree

Common Name: Magnolia TreeLatin Name: Magnolia liliflora 'Nigra'Soil: Reasonably fertile, humus-rich, acid to neutral soil is ideal. Will also thrive in heavy clay.Position: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: Late SpringFlowering colour: Goblet-shaped, dark reddish-purple flowersEventual height/spread: 3m/2.5mSpecial features: A compact variety with dark purple-red flowers which appear from an earlier age.Magnolia liliflora 'Nigra' is a wide-spreading but compact medium-sized shrub with broad, shining green leaves. The slender tulip-like flowers gradually open wide to reveal their vinous-purple outside and creamy white, stained purple inside, which are freely produced from late spring to early summer. This Magnolia is best in a sheltered position and is tolerant of high atmospheric pollution

Magnolia stellata

Magnolia Tree

Common Name: Magnolia TreeLatin Name: Magnolia stellataSoil: Prefers moist, clay soil and either neutral or acidic (Will tolerate lime)Position: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardy and frost hardy down to -18°CFlowering period: SpringFlowering colour: White opening from grey-hairy buds.Eventual height/spread: 3mSpecial features: One of the best magnolias for small gardens.Magnolia stellata is a slow-growing, deciduous and dense shrub that will flower in its first season unlike many other Magnolias. It becomes covered in star-shaped, slightly fragranced, white flowers in spring. This Magnolia is ideal for a small garden due to its slow growth habit. It is also suitable if to be kept it in a container perhaps on a patio.

Magnolia stellata Rosea

Star Magnolia

Common Name: Star Magnolia Latin Name: Magnolia stellata 'Rosea' Soil: Prefers moist, clay soil and either neutral or acidic (Will tolerate lime) Position: Full sun Hardiness: Fully hardy and frost hardy down to -18°C Flowering period: Spring Flowering colour: Pale pink-white Eventual height/spread: 3m/3m Special features: Masses of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. The 'Rosea' is a beautifully compact deciduous shrub which has so much to offer. The flowers are, of course, its best feature and these usually appear in abundance in March. The star-shaped flowers appear on the branches before the leaves and make the most beautiful floral display: they open as a rosy pink colour, then fade to pale pink and then to white. The leaves are mid-green with a glossy sheen and some leaves have a bronzed tint in late summer. This magnolia is a slow grower, so it’s perfect for smaller spaces. It will eventually have a bushy, yet compact, habit. Make sure you plant this in a sunny spot, but with some shelter so that it is not too exposed to the elements.

Magnolia stellata Royal Star

Magnolia Tree

Common Name: Magnolia Royal StarLatin Name: Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'Soil: Moist soil all year round, avoid very dry or very wet soil.Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: March/white (fragrant)Hardiness: Fully hardy in the severest European climates (to below -20°C).Height/spread in 10 years: 2.5m-4m/2.5m-4mSpecial features: RHS Award of Garden Merit. Pale pink buds open in early spring to fragrant white flowers with attractive, narrow strap-like tepals. Deciduous habit. This is an especially fine variety of Magnolia, deservedly carrying an RHS Award of Garden Merit. The compact habit makes it very suitable for smaller gardens. Magnolia 'Royal Star' rarely reaches 5m tall, and can be little wider than it is tall. The flowers are of particular note in this variety as they appear as large white star-burst shapes against the unclothed branches. They would show particularly well, planted against a dark evergreen background. Being a statement tree of the colder months, this variety would be best planted in a location that can be easily viewed from indoors, or in a front garden.The flowers of this tree are really very striking and so it would work particularly well if planted as the highlight or dominant feature of a small garden. This is perhaps the earliest flowering of the Magnolias, and so it location should be chosen with care in areas prone to hard frost. The early flowering, however, means that this tree can provide succession flowering if planted alongside apple and pear trees, as the time of blooming is likely to precede that of the fruit tree blossom.

Magnolia Yellow Bird

Magnolia Tree

Common Name: Magnolia Yellow BirdLatin Name: Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird'Soil: Appreciates consistent moisture throughout the year, avoid very dry or very wet soil.Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: April, yellowHardiness: Fully hardy in the severest European climates (to below -20°C).Height and spread in 20-50 years: 6 to 12m/3 to 8mSpecial features: Attractive yellow flower and soft oval leaves. Architectural open tree structure, suitable to be a statement tree for a small garden. This is a fine, yellow-flowering Magnolia tree with large cup-shaped yellow flowers borne in April. This is quite a large tree and would suit a larger space, with room for the tree to fill out over time. The yellow flowers are borne on unclothed stems, and so the tree would best be sited against a background that contrasts with the intense yellow colour. This might perhaps be a blue sky viewed from below, or from a distance.

Malus Cheal's Weeping

Weeping Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Weeping Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Cheal's Weeping'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April-May/ Light pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 3m x 2.5mSpecial features: Small weeping tree with fragrant light pink flowers.Malus 'Cheal's Weeping' is a small, semi-weeping tree with slender, hanging branches. The descending branches are studded with fragrant, light pink flowers in late April which are set off by the copper-red young leaves. The flowers are then replaced by dark orange-red fruits which appear in the autumn and hold into winter. This tree is ideal for smaller gardens.

Malus Laura

Laura Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Laura Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Laura'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/Pink and WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 3m x 1.5mSpecial features: Ideal for small gardens due to its naturally dwarf habit.Malus 'Laura' is a naturally dwarf tree with a good upright habit suitable for even the smallest garden. This charming variety of Crab Apple Tree is the perfect combination of seasonal colour and fruit.

 With its profuse spring blossom, decorative fruit, and compact growth habit, it can light up any outdoor space.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to varying light conditions, the Malus ‘Laura’ is a resilient specimen. 

In spring, it showers your garden with an abundance of pale pink to white flowers, which are also fragrant.As the seasons move forwards, the Malus ‘Laura’ continues to deliver. In summer, its foliage provides a lovely backdrop, while in autumn, the leaves change to shades of gold and bronze, which really dial up the autumnal energy.One of the best features of this tree is its fruit. In late summer and early autumn, it offers clusters of large, maroon fruit, which are adored by local wildlife. The fruits are also perfect for making crab apple jelly due to very high pectin content (the natural gelling agent found in ripe fruits).With a projected height of 3 metres and a spread of 1 metre over a 20 year period, the Malus ‘Laura’ is a compact and manageable tree, making it suitable for gardens large or small.

 The Malus ‘Laura’ can work as standalone tree to show off its spring blossom. Alternatively, you can also plant it in mixed planting projects to give contrast and depth to your space.Pick up a Malus ‘Laura’ today and enjoy its colours, flowers and fruits for years on end.

Malus Pink Mushroom

Weeping Crab Apple Tree

The Malus 'Pink Mushroom' crab apple is a wonderfully compact miniature weeping tree. It features descending branches that cascade downwards and are studded with idyllic pink flowers in spring. The glossy fruits appear in autumn and persist well into winter. This tree is the perfect choice for a restricted space and it can also be planted on a patio. 

Malus Prairie Fire

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Prairie Fire'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/ Red-purple flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 3m x 2mSpecial features: Small purple fruits in the autumn. Good disease resistance.Malus 'Prairie Fire' is an excellent new variety of crab apple and is ideal for small gardens. It has an upright growth habit with narrow, dark purple to green leaves. An intense dispaly of single red/purple flowers appear in April are followed in autumn by small, spheroid, purple fruits. Good disease resistance.

Malus Red Jade

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Red Jade'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Pink in bud and white pink flushedHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Red cherry sized fruitThe Malus 'Red Jade' is a beautiful, small weeping crab apple tree. It features pretty pink-white flowers which open from pink buds and hang delicately from the pendulous branches. The foliage emerges mid-green and remains that colour until autumn; at this time it fades to yellow and bronze before falling. The 'Red Jade' boasts small, spherical, glossy red crab apples which appear in the autumn and last well into winter. The crab apples are great for bringing some life to your winter garden and they are also good for attracting wildlife. This is the ideal tree for year round interest in a garden that is restricted for space.

Malus Royal Beauty

Weeping Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Weeping Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Royal Beauty'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May/ Deep pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 2.5m x 2.5mSpecial features: Dark red fruits in the autumn. Good for small gardens.The Malus 'Royal Beauty' is the perfect choice for a tree that has an ever-changing, year round interest. The leaves emerge as a bronzed red colour and turn purple-red in summer before a final burst of bronzed yellow in the autumn. A further interest is added in spring with the masses of deep pink flowers that bloom in April/ May. The final anual display comes in autumn with the dark red crab apples; these hold well into winter and are great for attracting birds. This tree has a weeping habit and is ideal for smaller gardens.

Malus Van Eseltine

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Van Eseltine'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Late April and May /Shell pink, clouded white on the inner petalsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 6m x 2mSpecial features: Yellow fruitsMalus 'Van Eseltine' is a small tree of distinctive upright habit. It features a beautiful display of semi-double flowers that are rose-pink in bud, opening to shell pink in late April. The idyllic pink flowers are followed by small yellow fruits in the autumn- a great source of food for the birds. The leaves are glossy, ovate and are a constant mid-green colour until they fall in autumn. This tree is an excellent choice for small gardens or where space is limited.

Malus Wedding Bouquet

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Wedding Bouquet Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus brevipes 'Wedding Bouquet'Soil: Fertile but well drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering Period: MayFlowering Colour: WhiteEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 4m x 4mThe Malus 'Wedding Bouquet' is an elegant crab apple tree which is known for its masses of scented, ivory-white flowers which appear in spring. Luscious green leaves also emerge in spring, which are accompanied by deep-red fruits in late summer. The glossy red fruits hold until December; as well as bringing colour to your winter garden, they also attract wildlife. This slow-growing tree is perfect for a smaller garden as a specimen tree.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Common Name: Heavenly bamboo or Sacred bambooLatin Name: Nandina domesticaSoil: Any moist but well drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Half hardy- requires shelter Flowering Period: SummerFlowering Colour: WhiteEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 1.5m/ 1.5mThe Nandina domestica is a lovely little evergreen shrub. This Chinese native features green pinnate leaves which are purple-red when young, and turn purple-red again in the winter. In summer, panicles of small white flowers appear; these develop into glossy red berries in autumn. This shrub works well when planted in a flower bed or as part of a border. Ensure that you plant this shrub in a fairly sunny, yet sheltered spot, as it needs protections from harsh winter conditions.

Nandina domestica Pygmaea

Heavenly Bamboo

Common Name: Heavenly Bamboo Latin Name: Nandina domestica 'Pygmaea' Soil: Any moist but well drained Position: Full sun or light shade Hardiness: Half hardy - requires shelter  Flowering period colour: Summer/ White Eventual Height/Spread: 0.6m/0.5m Special feature: A colourful shrub that maintains a wonderfully compact form. The 'Pygmaea' is a shrub that certainly packs a visual punch: it features pinnate green leaves that are red when young, so you get two leaf colours on the same plant throughout the growing season. In summer you also get panicles of small, white flowers and these later become glossy red berries in autumn. The autumn leaf colour is also something to note, as the leaves turn to blistering shades of red. It is a more compact version of the popular 'Nandina domestica' and it is therefore suitable for a small space. Try it in a pot on a sunny patio. You will get the best leaf colour when this is planted in full sun, or very light shade. 

Nandina domestica Twilight

Sacred bamboo

Common Name: Heavenly bamboo or Sacred bamboo Latin Name: Nandina domestica ‘Twilight’ Soil: Any moist but well drained Position: Full sun or partial shade Hardiness: Half hardy - requires shelter  Flowering Period: Summer Flowering Colour: White Eventual Height/Spread: 1.2m/ 0.5m. Special feature: Variegated leaves and different leaf colours on the same plant. If you want a colourful evergreen that won’t take up too much space then the 'Twilight is a wonderful choice. This heavenly bamboo has so much to offer, but its foliage is certainly its best feature: new leaves emerge coppery-pink and mature to mid-green, but with prominent splashes of creamy yellow; new shoots continue to come through over spring and summer, so you get so much foliage variety on one small plant. Aside from the variegated leaves, summer also sees the arrival of sprays of small, white flowers, which are popular with insects. The 'Twilight' maintains an upright, bushy habit and is highly versatile, so it works well in a pot, or in a bed or border. Plant it alongside another colourful evergreen, like the Nandina domestica 'Obsession', for year-round vibrancy. 

Philadelphus Aureaus

Mock orange

Common Name: Mock OrangeLatin Name: Philadelphus coronarius AureusSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April-July / pure whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m / 1.5mSpecial features: Vibrant golden green foliage and fragrant summer flowers.The ‘Aureus’ is a fantastic shrub which really brightens up a mixed bed or border. The ovate leaves are bright yellow when young, later maturing to golden green. In summer, clusters of pretty white flowers cover the shrub and these have a strong and sweet fragrance. This is great for accent planting, particularly next to one of the darker ‘Mock Orange’ forms like the ‘Lemoinei’. The ‘Aureus’ will also tolerate urban pollution or salt-laden air.

Philadelphus Belle Étoile

Mock Orange

Common Name: Mock OrangeLatin Name: Philadelphus ‘Belle Étoile’Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring-summer/Pure whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m / 2.5mSpecial features: Highly scented single white flowers that appear over summer. This Mock Orange is a hardy little shrub that can tolerate salt-laden air and urban sites; it is the perfect choice for planting in a sunny border. The ovate, mid-green leaves are packed on to the gently arching branches and in summer the leaves are accompanied by pretty white flowers. The single flowers are highly fragrant and are popular with wildlife. This is a great little shrub which requires little up-keep.