Prolific flowerer

Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle

Sevenbark

Common Name: Sevenbark Latin Name: Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July-September/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m/2.5mSpecial features: Very large, spherical heads of white flowers in spring. This is a very special hydrangea as the flowers are long-lasting and make a real statement: the spherical heads of creamy white flowers appear from July to September and cover the shrub. The leaves of the 'Annabelle' are broadly ovate in shape and are mid-green in colour: these make the perfect foil for the flowers. You can plant this shrub at the back of a border alongside other hydrangeas for a showy flower display.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Hercules'

Hydrangea

Common Name: Hydrangea ‘Hercules’ Latin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Hercules’ Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July- October/ creamy white Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m/ 2mSpecial features: Extremely large blooms up to 40cm in length If you want showstopping flowers that will make a real statement then the ‘Hercules’ is the perfect choice. The extremely large flower heads emerge creamy white with a green hue and later develop a rosy blush. In terms of foliage, the sizeable leaves are dark green and serrated at their edges, adding further interest. This hydrangea is also exceptionally hardy, down to around -30, making it suitable for a range of sites and conditions. We love this as part of a mixed border and it looks beautiful when planted alongside the rich ruby flowers of the Hydrangea 'Wims Red’.  

Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Bear’

Hydrangea

  Common Name: Hydrangea ‘Polar Bear’Latin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Bear’ Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July- October/ white Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m/ 1.5mSpecial features: Conical blooms that emerge with a lime green hue and mature to a creamy white. The ‘Polar Bear’ is a fantastic shrub that boasts large, conical flower heads that start with a lime green tint and develop over summer to have a creamy white shade; their final show of colour comes in autumn when they take on a pink blush. These prominent flower heads are great for adding to cut flower displays and they also make the ‘Polar Bear’ an ideal specimen plant. The dark green, toothed leaves make the perfect foil for the changing flowers. We love this in a cottage style garden towards the back of a border.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise'

Hydrangea 'Renhy'

Common Name: Hydrangea ‘Renhy’Latin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise’ Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July- October/ white then pink Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m/ 2mSpecial features: Large, showy flower heads that change from white to pink This French native is a welcome addition to any bed or border; it features large blooms that emerge pure white, then mature to a raspberry pink over summer and finally a deep pink by autumn. You will get multiple colours on this attractive shrub simultaneously, adding varied interest. The flowers are accompanied by mid-green, toothed leaves that are held on red-stemmed branches. This is a great choice for autumn interest and for cut flowers, too.   

Hydrangea paniculata Fraise Melba

Hydrangea

Common Name: HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Fraise Melba'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: July to September/ White to deep pinkHardiness: Hardy but newer foliage in Spring will need to be protectedEventual height/spread: 1.2m x 1.2mSpecial features: Large flowerheads of tiny flowers that emerge white, then fade to deep pink. Hydrangea paniculata 'Fraise Melba' produces large flower heads that are made up of 100's of smaller flowers, in July these flowers emerge an ivory white colour and fade to a lovely deep pink as time goes by before expiring in September. These Hydrangea are extremely hardy and although they produce large flower heads they are supported by strong stems, these stems will stand up to most wet weather conditions but should not be planted in exposed positions where strong winds could potentially damage the stems. 

Hydrangea paniculata Grandiflora

Hydrangea

Common Name: HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: August to September/Creamy whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m x 2.5mSpecial features: Large heads of creamy white flowers that open up in midsummer and last until early autumn The arching branches of the ‘Grandiflora’ hold the most beautiful display of tiny midsummer flowers that are densely packed onto large flower heads. The single creamy white flowers open up from pale pink buds and hold their creamy colour for several weeks before developing a pink blush in autumn. The rich green leaves are finely serrated and are held on the glowing red shoots. This deciduous shrub is a great choice for later flowering interest and works well when planted at the back of a border.  

Hydrangea paniculata Kyushu

Hydrangea

Common Name: HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Kyushu’Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: August to September/ creamy whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m x 1.5mSpecial features: Large heads of creamy white flowers and finely serrated green foliage The ‘Kyushu’ is a delightful shrub which features conical flowerheads of tiny single white flowers that appear from midsummer to autumn. The rich green leaves are finely serrated and have attractive pointed tips. The flowers are a popular choice for using in a cut flower arrangement, and if you cut them in autumn they will have a pretty pink blush to them. This hydrangea is great for planting in a border and it works particularly well when it goes alongside a more colourful shrub like a ceanothus or a buddlija.

Hydrangea paniculata Limelight

Hydrangea

Common Name: Limelight HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: August to September/Lime green then creamHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m x 2.5mSpecial features: Large flowerheads of tiny flowers that emerge lime green, then turn creamy, then pinkThis is a fantastic hydrangea which features the most beautiful display of flowers from midsummer to autumn. The flowers open up from lime green buds and start life with a green-cream colour; they then mature to cream and then finally have a creamy pink blush in early autumn. Aside from the flowers, the leaves are also of great interest; they are lime green in colour and finely serrated at their edges and they make the perfect foil for the large flower heads. This deciduous shrub looks great at the back of a mixed border and it also works well as an informal flowering hedge.

Hydrangea paniculata Phantom

Hydrangea

Common Name: HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July to September/white to light pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m x 2mSpecial features: Large flowerheads of tiny flowers that emerge white, then fade to a light pink Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom' is best known for its stunning displays of large unique flowers that emerge white and fade to a light pink later in the season. This plant will grow well in most soil conditions providing the soil is fertile and does not tend to dry out easily as Hydrangea does not like dry conditions. It will also need a partial shade spot with some protection from strong winds as it can be damaged easily by wind. 

Hydrangea paniculata Pink Diamond

Interhydia Hydrangea

Common Name: Interhydia HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: August to September/ White-pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m/2.5mSpecial features: Panicles of creamy white flowers that mature to vivid pink with age.The 'Pink Diamond' is a shrub which gives great floral interest from summer through to autumn. The small white flowers are held in conical panicles: the flowers are pure white when young and develop a rich pink blush as they age. The leaves are bright green with serrated edges and they come from pink shoots. This is the perfect choice for planting in a flower bed or border and the pretty flowers are also popular for flower arranging.

Hydrangea paniculata Silver Dollar

Hydrangea

Common Name: HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Silver Dollar'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July to September/white to light pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m x 1.5mSpecial features: Large flowerheads of tiny flowers that emerge white, then fade to a light pink Hydrangea paniculata 'Silver Dollar' is best known for its stunning displays of large unique flowers that emerge creamy-white and fade to a light pink later in the year. The serrated leaves are mid-dark green and make an attractive foil for the flowers. We love this hydrangea in a mixed shrub border, especially alongside a contrasting hydrangea like the ‘Vanille Fraise’. It is also more compact than other varieties, making it an excellent choice for planting in a pot on a sunny patio. 

Hydrangea paniculata Sundae fraise

Hydrangea

Common Name: HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Sundae fraise'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July to October/Green and white to pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m x 2mSpecial features: Large flowerheads of tiny flowers that emerge green and white, then turn pink. Hydrangea paniculata 'Sunday fraise' is a more compact version of the commonly known Vanilla fraise variant, and is the perfect addition to any small garden and can also be grown in a pot.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Wims Red’

Hydrangea

Common Name: Hydrangea ‘Wims Red’ Latin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Wims Red’Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: June- October/ wine red Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m x 2mSpecial features: Large flowerheads of tiny flowers that emerge white, then intensify to a deep red.This hydrangea is a striking shrub that offers changing interest throughout the year. The flowers are the most notable feature as they emerge a blushed white, mature to a soft pink over summer and eventually intensity to a strong, wine red. The clusters of flowers can be around 30cm long and have a honey-like scent - perfect for a sensory space and for attracting wildlife. The red-tinted stems hold soft green leaves that are finely toothed. This is a handsome shrub that works well towards the back of a border.

Koelreuteria Rosseels

Golden Rain Tree

Common Name: Golden Rain Tree Latin Name: Koelreuteria paniculata ‘Rosseels’Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 6m/4mSpecial features: Golden yellow summer flowers followed by lantern-like seed pods  The buttery yellow flowers of this Golden Rain Tree are delightful and they appear in July and August all over the tree. After the flowers come the highly unusual seed pods and these are lantern-shaped and have a bronzed red and green colouring to them – they actually look like small chillies hanging from the top of the tree. The leaves are mid-green in colour and they make the perfect foil for the pretty flowers and the seed pods. This is a highly unusual and desirable tree which will make a great garden specimen.

Laburnocytisus Adamii

Adam's Laburnum Tree

Common Name: Adam's Laburnum TreeLatin Name: Laburnocytisus AdamiiSoil: Will tolerate most soils.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Gold, purple and pink flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/2.5mSpecial features: A range of flowering colours, often appearing on the tree at the same time. The Adamii is a delightfully compact Laburnum tree that boasts the most unusual flowering display. In spring, fragrant pea-like flowers appear on the tree and it is common to get both golden yellow and deep purple flowers on the tree at the same time. Sometimes, a mix of the two colours appears on the tree which results in a coppery pink coloured flower. This unusual trait comes from the two parents of this tree, one of which is a Laburnum (yellow flowers) and the other is a purple broom. The leaves are more Laburnum-like than that of a broom, so they are dark green and hold their colour in spring and summer. This is the perfect tree for a smaller garden, but you should be aware that all parts of this tree are toxic to humans and animals when ingested - this applies to the seed pods in particular.

Laburnum Vossii

Voss's Laburnum Tree

Common Name: Voss's Laburnum Tree Latin Name: Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii' Soil: Will tolerate most soils. Position: Full sun to part shade.  Flowering period/colour: May/June Hardiness: Fully hardy. Height and spread in 20 years: 4-8m/4-8m. Special features: Attractive yellow flowers which hang in clusters, like bunches of grapes. Light green circular leaves, which are particularly attractive when strong sunlight filters through them. Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii' is an ornamental tree with an attractive form and vibrant yellow flowers in early summer. The flowers are similar to those of Wisteria, hanging in great bunches like grapes. They are bright lemon yellow and are followed by long seed pods. The tree has an attractive, neat form and requires no pruning, so it is a great addition to a low maintenance garden. It is hardy, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and situations. This is a relatively small tree so can be a handsome and low maintenance specimen tree in a small garden. This plant generally grows as a tree, but can also be pruned to form a hedge or to be trained over an arch. The seeds are attractive to children as the pods resemble pea pods. However, the seeds are highly poisonous (as are all other parts of the tree), so it is better not to plant Laburnum where young children will be playing unsupervised.

Malus Cardinal

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Princeton Cardinal Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Cardinal'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April / Intense pink flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 5m x 3mSpecial features: Small deep red fruits in the autumn.Malus 'Cardinal' or 'Princeton Cardinal' is a superb crab apple from the US which becomes laden with intense pink flowers in mid April. The dark almost black leaves change to glossy red in the summer followed by small, deep red fruits in the autumn. This tree is great for attracting wildlife in both the spring and autumn and has a very good disease resistance.

Malus Evereste

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Evereste'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Soft pink once opened.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/4mSpecial features: Yellow/orange-red fruits in autumn.The Malus 'Evereste', a stunning variety of Crab Apple Tree, is a delightful addition to any garden or landscape. With its abundant spring blossom, ornamental fruit, and vibrant autumn foliage, it adds beauty and colour to outdoor spaces throughout the year.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to varying light conditions, the Malus 'Evereste' offers versatility and resilience. In spring, it displays a profusion of pink buds that open to reveal delicate white flowers, creating a breathtaking scene.As the seasons progress, the Malus 'Evereste' keeps things interesting. In summer, its foliage provides a lush backdrop, while in autumn, the leaves transition to shades of gold and bronze, offering a stunning display of seasonal colour.One of the standout features of this tree is its ornamental fruit. In late summer and early autumn, it bears clusters of small, red or orange fruit, which add a pop of colour and attract wildlife to the garden. With a projected height of 5 metres and a spread of 4 metres in 20 years, the Malus 'Evereste' is a compact and manageable tree, making it suitable for gardens of various sizes. 

You can plant it as a standalone specimen to showcase its spring blossom or use it in mixed planting schemes. Add a Malus ‘Evereste' to your space today and enjoy rich colours throughout the seasons.

Malus Gorgeous

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Gorgeous'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Soft pink once opened.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Large, glossy red fruitMalus 'Gorgeous' is a small tree with arching branches that hold quite large, dark green, shiny leaves. The foliage develops to a yellow/bronze colour which contrasts beautifully with the attractive fruits.There are large flowers, around 3cm across, which are soft pink when they open and whiten with age. The tree fruits profusely, producing bright red coloured crab apples which make a fantastic crab apple jelly. It is certainly is a very appropriately named tree.

Malus hupehensis

Chinese Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Chinese Crab Apple, Hupeh Crab or Tea Crab Apple Latin Name: Malus hupehensis or Malus theifera or Pyrus malus theifera.Soil: Moist or well drained; acid, alkali or neutral soil. Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: Spring/White Hardiness: Fully hardy (to below -20°C).Height and spread in 10-20 years: 4-8m/4-8mSpecial features: Pink buds in spring, followed by white fragrant flowers. Red crab apple fruits 1cm width in autumn. RHS Award of Garden Merit. The Queen Elizabeth Maple is an attractive medium sized crab apple tree. It is a deciduous tree, dropping its leaves in autumn. In spring, pink buds appear and they open to fragrant white flowers, about 3cm across. The flowers give rise to crab apple fruits, about 1cm across, providing a pleasing display in the autumn months. This tree carries an RHS Award of Garden Merit, indicating that it is a reliable performer in the garden. This species is best suited to a medium sized garden, being a little too large for a compact space. However, it makes a striking statement in a space that will accommodate its form. For smaller gardens it is worth considering Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel', Malus tschonoskii, and Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet'.

Malus Jelly King

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Jelly King Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Jelly King'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May / WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features:  Large, orange-pink fruits ideal for making jelly. Malus 'Jelly King' is a vigorous but compact tree recently introduced to the UK from New Zealand. Large pink buds open in spring to cover the tree with masses of white blossoms. The clusters of large, orange-pink fruits that follow remain on the tree until late winter- unless the birds get to them first. There are many culinary uses for the fruit and it will make an excellent pink jelly.

Malus Red Sentinel

Crab Apple Tree

Malus Red Sentinel is a broadly upright deciduous tree, which gardeners love for its ever-changing year round interest. The Crab Apple Red Sentinel jumps into gear in early spring. The bright green leaves emerge and remain green throughout summer before turning golden-yellow in autumn. Spring also brings a scatter of pretty pink-white flowers which cover the tree and contrast beautifully with the green leaves. In autumn the flowers are replaced by small, cherry-like fruits that have a glossy coating. The deep red colours give your garden a real autumnal feel and the fruit also attracts local wildlife. Plus, the ruby-red fruits last through much of winter, making the Malus Red Sentinel a true spectacle all year long. 

The Crab Apple Red Sentinel flourishes in well-drained, fertile soil and is adaptable to full sun or partial shade. It will reach a height of around 5 metres with a spread of about 4 metres over 20 years, making it a great addition to gardens large or small.

 What gardeners also love about the Red Sentinel is that it’s pollution tolerant.Grow a Malus Red Sentinel today and enjoy its year-round show of colour. Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May / WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Large clusters of red fruits which persist all winter.

Malus x Robusta

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus x robustaSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April / Small clusters of white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Small bunches of cherry-like red/yellow fruits in autumn.The Malus x robusta is a deciduous, broad-headed tree which has a wonderful dome-shaped crown. In April, an abundance of white and pink flowers appear which are later replaced by glossy fruits. The crab apples are yellow or red and are quite similar in size to cherries; they make a fantastic crab apple jelly and are also great for attracting wildlife to your garden. The leaves are a dark olive-green and have a lovely ovate shape to them- they make the perfect foil for the summer flowers and the emerging autumn fruits.

Prunus Kanzan

Flowering Cherry Tree

Prunus 'Kanzan' is a truly beautiful flowering cherry tree, which offers an array of interest throughout the year. In spring, bronzed leaves emerge and the iridescent sheen of the leaves glimmers in the early spring sunshine. Alongside the bronzed leaves, crimson flower buds appear: as the flowers open, they reveal deep pink, double flowers. The flowers appear in abundance and hang from their long stalks pendulously. By summer, the leaves have matured to a rich green colour and they later turn to autumnal orange shades, before falling. The tree itself is vase-shaped when young, but it later matures to have a spreading habit. The 'Kanzan' is deservedly one of the most popular Japanese flowering cherry trees: its versatility and size allow it to be planted in a range of situations. Japanese cherry trees thrive in a sunny spot and they prefer moist, fertile and deep soil. Avoid shallow and chalky soil for the best results. You can plant the ‘Kanzan’ as an ornamental specimen and it works equally well as an avenue tree. This tree looks beautiful alongside the prunus ‘Royal Burgundy’, where the rich green leaves of the ‘Kanzan’ contrast beautifully with the deep purple leaves of the ‘Royal Burgundy’. The ‘Kanzan’ is a delightful tree, which will become a real feature of your garden. Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Kanzan'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April /Rich PinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 4mSpecial features: Good autumn foliage colour. Trustpilot

Prunus Pink Parasol

Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Japanese Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Pink Parasol' (aka Prunus 'Hanagasa')Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late April/ Large pale pink flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 4m/4mSpecial features: One of the most beautiful of all the Japanese flowering cherry trees. (Deciduous)Prunus 'Pink Parasol' is one of the most beautiful and distinctive of all the Japanese flowering cherries with its graceful spreading habit. The branches become covered in long stemmed, large, pale-pink flowers, packed with petals which surround their green centres. This flowering cherry was first introduced to the UK from Japan in 1993.