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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Ellwood's Empire
Lawson Cypress
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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Ellwood's Gold
Lawson Cypress
Common Name: Lawson CypressLatin Name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Gold'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: 1.8m x 2.2mSpecial features: An excellent slow growing dwarf conifer with a conical shape and bright golden tinge to leaves all Summer.A variegated conifer with foliage sprays, pendulous at their tips, in shades of yellow and green. This is a most attractive, graceful feature. At a distance, the tree is seen as a light yellowed green shade. Because of the subtlety of its foliage, it deserves a place where it can be viewed, hence a position near a sitting area is recommended rather than treating it as an isolated specimen. The fruity odour of the crushed foliage is an added attraction.
Juniperus communis Compressa
Juniper
Common Name: JuniperLatin Name: Juniperus communis 'Compressa'Soil: Moist but well-drained (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or shadeHardiness: Fully hardyHeight in 10 years: 0.7mSpecial features: Dwarf, narrow conical habit. Leaves are dense grey/green. Very distinctive. (Evergreen)Juniperus communis 'Compressa' is a dwarf conifer that makes a low, slender column, plumping out a little with age, which improves its proportions. It's all very small scale and generally doesn't reach even 1m in height. It has very fine, light green needles that are evenly textured. This is an excellent subject to provide a vertical element in a trough. Juniper foliage has a resinous scent, especially if pressed in the hand. Plant in sheltered rockery or tub.
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.
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.
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