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Acer Crimson Queen
Japanese Maple
Common Name: Japanese MapleLatin Name: Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -15cEventual height/spread: 2.5m/4mSpecial features: Finely-cut, deeply lobed, deep purple-red foliage that's held right up to the end of autumn.Acer 'Crimson Queen' is a strong-growing plant with arching stems that eventually form a wide, dome-shaped, weeping mound of foliage. The finely-cut, deeply lobed, deep purple-red leaves are held throughout the whole growing season. This Japanese maple is ideal if you want strong colours in your garden right up to when the leaves fall.
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Acer Garnet
Japanese Maple
Common Name: Japanese maple 'Garnet'Latin Name: Acer palmatum 'Garnet'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial shade, Needs a position sheltered from cold winds and late frostsHardiness: Frost hardy down to -15°CEventual Height/Spread: 1.5m/2mSpecial features: Garnet-coloured leaves that are deeply dissected If you want a bold splash of colour in a sunny bed or border, then the 'Garnet' is a fantastic choice. The leaves of this deciduous shrub are the same colour of a garnet stone and they hold their deep red-purple colour throughout spring and summer. The foliage really fires up come autumn when the leaves turn to striking shades of scarlet before falling. The leaves are deeply dissected and look feathery, which adds a wonderfully soft appearance to this compact shrub. Once mature, this Japanese maple will have a rounded habit and is looks beautiful when planted alongside another acer, like the classic Acer palmatum var. dissectum, as the contrasting shades of foliage work as the perfect foil for each other.
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Acer Osakazuki
Japanese Maple Tree
Common Name: Japanese MapleLatin Name: Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial Shade,Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -15cEventual height/spread: 6m/6mSpecial features: A reliable Japanese maple for bold beautiful autumn colours.Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is a robust grower making a small spreading tree with a broad, rounded canopy. The large seven-lobed, palmate soft green leaves turn a bold and fiery scarlet colour in autumn. This Japanese maple is ideal where plenty of space is available for this beautiful tree to flourish.
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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Duncanii
Lawson Cypress
Common Name: Lawson CypressLatin Name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Duncanii'Soil: Moist but well-drained (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/Spread in 10 years: 0.6m - 0.8m / 1.2m - 1.6mSpecial features: Fine bluish-green threadlike foliage. Spreading habit, suitable for ground cover or over rocks. (Evergreen)A nice dwarf conifer. The branching is slightly open and irregular with nodding tips. Fine bluish-green threadlike foliage. Spreading habit, suitable for ground cover or over rocks.
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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Knowefieldensis
Lawson Cypress
Common Name: Lawson CypressLatin Name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Knowefieldensis'Soil: Moist but well-drained (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyHeight in 10 years: 0.8m - 1.2mSpecial features: A dark green mass of foliage forming a mound of foliage with descending branches. (Evergreen)Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Knowefieldensis' has interesting foliage which is deep green above and slightly glaucous beneath. This is a wide spreading, flat topped conifer ideal for use as a semi-groundcover plant in the middle of borders.
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Doodia media
Rasp Fern
Common Name: Rasp Fern Latin Name: Doodia mediaSoil: Acid or neutral / Medium loam Position: Shady border Hardiness: Hardy (sheltered spot) Eventual height/spread: 70cm x 70cm Special features: Colourful red fronds that turn a dark green. Doodia media is a beautiful evergreen shrub originating from New Zealand. It prefers a sheltered spot with a humusy acidic soil. Fronds appear bright red in spring slowly changing colour thought the seasons. Doodia Media is part of the 'Blechnaceae' family and is resistant to Rabbit and dear attacks. Great for a shady spot that needs some colour.
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Dryopteris affinis Cristata The King
Common Name: King of the Male FernsLatin Name: Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata The King'Soil: Any soil Position: Moist soil and semi shadeHardiness: Fully Hardy Eventual height/spread: 120cm x 90cmSpecial features: Easy to grow, Interesting leaf shape. Native to the British isles Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata The King' gets its common name 'King of the Male ferns' due to its very large fronds, one of the largest of the fern family. These large attractive fronds make for a very eye catching subject in your border or fernery. Being very versatile this fern will adapt to most soil conditions but does prefer a moist part shade position, little maintenance to also required.
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Dryopteris sieboldii
Siebold's Wood Fern
Common Name: Siebold’s Wood FernLatin Name: Dryopteris sieboldiiSoil: Moist but well drained Position: Partial shade or full shade Hardiness: Half hardy - needs some shelter Eventual height/spread: 0.6m/0.5mSpecial feature: A highly distinctive fern with unique, wavy fronds This is a beautiful fern which is completely different to any other; the pinnate fronds are broadly serrated at their edges and some pinnae are waved; the unique structure of this fern makes it a great choice for adding texture to a bed or border. The fronds are leathery to the touch and mid-green in colour; we love this planted alongside the ‘Asplenium scolopendrium Angustifolia’ as the two plants are of a similar size and both have leathery fronds, but they offer different colours. This fern is semi-evergreen and it requires a sheltered position to retain the most leaves throughout winter.
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Eucalyptus Niphophila
Alpine Snow Gum Tree
Common Name: Alpine Snow GumLatin Name: Eucalyptus pauciflora 'Niphophila'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Frost hardy down to -15cHeight and spread in 20 years: 5.5m/3mSpecial features: Fast growing evergreen tree with attractive peeling bark.Eucalyptus pauciflora 'Niphophila' is a hardy, very fast growing, evergreen tree with green-blue waxy leaves and attractive peeling bark. Small creamy-white flowers appear in late spring and summer and the tree itself will give off a fragrant scent in hot conditions. This Alpine snow gum is ideal for any situation as responds very well to pruning so size can be kept down or be left to grow vigorously depending on your own preference.
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Gleditsia Ruby Lace
Honey Locust Tree
Common Name: Honey LocustLatin Name: Gleditsia Triacanthos 'Ruby Lace'Soil: Fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sunHardiness: HardyEventual height/ spread: 10/7.5mSpecial features: Unique tree with rich dark bronze/red foliageGleditsia 'Ruby Lace' is a medium/large sized tree which displays an excellent array of colours; its foliage transforms from a dazzling ruby red colour to a bright bronze/green as summer arrives. The leaves are fine and pinnate in form and fall in autumn every year. This American tree prospers in a wide range of soils and weather conditions.
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Magnolia Leonard Messel
Magnolia Tree
Common Name: Leonard Messel Magnolia TreeLatin Name: Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'Soil: Reasonably fertile, humus-rich, acid to neutral soil is ideal.Position: Full sun or partial ShadeHardiness: Fully HardyFlowering period: SpringFlowering colour: Fragrant lilac pink with 12 petals.Eventual height/spread: 7m/5mSpecial features: A magnificent small tree with fragrant lilac pink flowers, deeper when in bud.Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' is a hybrid magnolia which will ultimately make a small spreading tree. Very attractive star-shaped flowers, soft lilac pink flushed with purple, bloom from bare branches in spring. The foliage is mid green in colour and the tree is deciduous. Unlike some others this plant will produce flowers on comparatively young plants. This Magnolia will thrive in heavy clay and tolerant of atmospheric pollution but may benefit from some protection from strong winds.
Phormium Cream Delight
New Zealand Flax
Common Name: New Zealand FlaxLatin Name: Phormium cookianum subsp. hookeri 'Cream Delight'Soil: Fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: July/YellowishHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m x 2mSpecial features: Cream striped architectural evergreen.A hearty, handsome Phormium with spreading and arching leaves. These are green with a broad creamy yellow central line and further stripes of cream near the leaf edge, sometimes with a touch of red as well. It makes a big, expansive foliage clump and needs space in order to show itself off. A dramatic feature of many coastal gardens: it withstands salt laden winds.
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