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Hellebores are excellent for winter and spring interest.  The cup-shaped flowers are borne in shades of pink and white, often speckled on the petals. The evergreen leaves create a neat mound throughout the year.   Average height and spread 1...

A medium evergreen shrub narrow leaves on purple stems. Small light red and white flowers, are borne over the winter months. ·      Height: 1m / 3ft ·      Spread: 1.5m /...

A deciduous magnolia with an upright habit and mid-green oval leaves. Narrow, goblet-shaped, fragranced flowers with a slightly 'twisted' appearance are produced from April to May. The blooms are purplish-red on the outside and paler pink inside...

Common name: Lenten rose A gorgeous hellebore with saucer shaped, flowers borne from February to April, in shades of light pink and white, often speckled on the petals. Average height and spread 1.5ft. Good in dappled shade under trees Hardy

Common name: Chocolate Vine A semi-evergreen climber. Attractive dark green leaves above, blue-green beneath,  purple tinged in winter. Fragrant chocolate-purple flowers are borne in long racemes, up to 15cm long, from March to April, followed by fruit...

Common name: Sweet Chestnut Valued for their unique foliage, often oblong to oval in shape with distinctive toothed margins. This vigorous tree often develops small heavily scented cream flowers in summer followed by catkins in late summer/early autumn...

BULK RATE 10+ = £9.50 £7.60 A very dense laurel that is more compact than 'Rotundifolia'. The large, glossy green leaves are bronze tinted when young. In April to May, upright spikes of white flowers are produced which contrast well...

Common name: Upright Mountain Ash Tree This variety has a particularly neat, upright canopy, so good for small spaces. The toothed mid green leaves turn orange, red and purple in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by...

An amaryllis bulb in a 13cm terracotta pot Great gift for Christmas!

Common name: Heavenly Bamboo A compact, evergreen shrub with narrow leaves that are a stunning rich red when young. Pretty clusters of tiny white flowers with large yellow anthers in mid-summer are followed by bright red fruit in August. Average height 2...

Bulk Offer: 10+ plants for £11 £8.80 each This female cultivar has the classic spiny green leaves and red berries of common holly but has the benefit of being self-pollinating so doesn't require a male to produce berries. Hardiness: Fully Hardy Other...

1 plant in a 3 litre pot Common name: Snowberry An upright multi-stemmed shrub with mid-green leaves.  It is covered in masses of star-shaped white flowers in April to May, followed by purple-black fruit in June to August. Excellent small specimen tree...

Common name: Maiden hair tree A new variety which is particularly narrow in form and has golden yellow foliage.  An attractive medium-sized tree  - average height 15-18ft Hardy

Common name: White forsythia A deciduous shrub with dark green leaves turning purple in Autumn. Racemes of small fragrant white pink tinged flowers are produced from February to April. Average height 4-5ft. Full Sun. Hardy.

Common name: Korean Rock Fern A compact fern with tufts of narrow fronds.  Average height :50 cm / 1.5ft  Average spread: 50cm / 1.5ft  Full shade / Partial shade Hardy 

Common name: Elder An upright bushy deciduous shrub with very finely cut, almost black foliage that turns a rich red in the autumn. It produces pink-flushed blooms from May to June which perfectly compliment the dark foliage.  Average height...

Common name: Hornbeam An exciting new variety of hornbeam that is compact and upright with coppery young toothed leaves that turn bright green in summer and then beautiful shades of orange in autumnn. Perfect for hedging or specimem tree. Average height...

Common name: Bastard senna A small evergreen shrub with blue-green leaves and umbels of fragrant, bright yellow flowers in late winter and again in late summer, followed by slender seed pods. Average height and spread 3ft. Full sun in a sheltered...

Common name: Korean Rock Fern A compact evergreen fern that is good for the front of a shady border or edge of a path. The pointed ance-shaped fronds are a deep green.   Average height and spread 1.5ft. Excellent for damp, shady areas. Hardy.

BULK OFFER 10+ = £9 £6.80 A rounded evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of very fragrant, tubular white flowers that are borne from April to May. Average height: 9-12ft (if left un-pruned) Aspect: Full sun/partial shade Hardiness:...

Common name: Common Walnut A spreading tree with aromatic, glossy dark green leaves, bronze-purple when young, green to yellow flowers followed by edible nuts contained within a round fruit. Average Height 36ft.  Flowers May to June. Fruits...

25 x Bulbs in the Green. Giant Snowdrop. The pure white pendant flowers, each petal with a green mark near the base, are produced on single stems and are much larger and taller than Galanthus nivalis. The leaves create a green and glossy clump...

BULK RATES 10+ = £7 £5.60 EACH 1 plant in a 3ltr pot, approx height 40-60cm (not including pot) Common name: Cherry Laurel A very dense, fast growing, evergreen plant with large, glossy green leaves. In April to May, upright spikes of white flowers are...

Common name: Single snowdrops These pure white, nodding bells are the classic sign of the end of winter. These simple, graceful flowers are perfect for naturalising in grass.   Height: 15 cm Flowering period: January - March

A compact evergreen shrub with large, dark green leaves.   It produces panicles of red buds which add interest to the garden or pot in the winter. These open to fragrant white flowers in spring.  Average height & spread: 3ft Aspect: Partial...

Common name: Giant Feather Grass, Golden Oats A perennial grass with narrow dark green leaves. Large open panicles of large golden spikelets are produced in late spring, changing to a golden straw-colour. Remains ornamental till the very hard frosts...

Commonly known as Japanese Lace Fern or Tassel Fern. An evergreen hardy fern that like a dry shady spot. It produces a "shuttle-cock" clump of fronds Average height: 1m /3ft Average spread: 1m / 3ft Partial shade / full shade...

A compact hydragea with panicles of cream- wite flowers which turn pink with age. Average Height: 1.5m  Average Spread: 1.5m Full sun / partial shade  

Common name: Star magnolia A slow-growing deciduous shrub that produces star-shaped, white flowers in abundance in the spring.  Average height: 2m- 6ft Average spread: 3m - 10ft. Full sun/ partial shade Hardy 

Common name: Ivy A vigorous climber with light silvery green leaves, variegated creamy white and deep red leaf stalks. The leaves are three-lobed and triangular. Average height 10ft+ Good for covering walls Full sun/partial shade Hardy

Common name: Spindle A shrub with green leaves turning red in autumn producing an abundance of red flower capsules opening to orange seeds in the autumn. Ultimate height approx 7-9ft (if left un-pruned). Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Average height:...

Common name: 'Fortune's Holly Fern An upright, evergreen fern with large, arching fronds and a distinctive 'holly-like' leaf shape. Named after Scottish plant hunter Robert Fortune. Contrasts well within a mix of ferns. Good for containers. Average...

Common name: Common Polypody An attractive and very versatile evergreen fern with deeply cut dark green fronds. This variety is native to the UK and will grow in dry or damp soil as long as it is shaded. Can be grown in cracks in walls or paving...

Common name: Shaggy Wood Fern A large, impressive semi-evergreen fern, perfect for woodland areas. The tall, gold-green fronds unfurl in an arching fountain shape. The dark stems contrast well with the bright leaves. Will thrive in damp soil...

 Bulk rate 10+ = £27.50 £22 each 1 rootballed plant approx 100-125cm tall A very dense laurel that is more compact than 'Rotundifolia'. The large, glossy green leaves are bronze tinted when young. In April to May, upright spikes of...

Common name: Darwin's barberry Upright evergreen shrub with glossy, spine-tipped, dark green leaves. Pendent racemes of dark orange flowers are produced from March to April, followed by dusky-blue black fruit in May.  Good for hedges. Average height...

An unusual hydrangea with a compact habit that produces both white & pink panicles of flowwers.   Average height 4-5ft.  Partial shade. Hardy.

Common name: Arrowwood Clusters of light pink and white beautifully scented flowers are produced alongside dark green oval leaves during winter. Average height 6ft. Full sun/ partial shade  Season of interest: Flowers from autumn - spring.  Hardy Can...

Common name: Fortune's Holly Fern An upright, evergreen fern with large, arching fronds and a distinctive 'holly-like' leaf shape. Named after Scottish plant hunter Robert Fortune. Contrasts well within a mix of ferns. Good for containers. Average...

Common name: Copper shield fern An evergreen fern with bronze-coloured new fronds in the spring.   Partial or full shade.  Average height 2-3ft

Common name: Common Polypody An attractive and very versatile evergreen fern with deeply cut dark green fronds. This variety is native to the UK and will grow in dry or damp soil as long as it is shaded. Can be grown in cracks in walls or paving...

Common name: Common polypod An evergreen, epiphytic fern with deeply pinnatifid dark green fronds. Partial or full shade.  Average height 1-2ft

Common name: Shaggy Wood Fern An impressive semi-evergreen fern, perfect for woodland areas. The tall, gold-green fronds unfurl in an arching fountain shape. The dark stems contrast well with the bright leaves.   Average height 3ft. Partial...

Common name: Christmas Box, Chinese sweet Box.  A dense, bushy suckering shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of very fragrant white flowers in winter are followed by glossy black fruit in March. Average height 3ft. Partial shade...

Common name: Christmas Box, Sweet Box A dwarf suckering shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of highly fragrant pink-tinged, white flowers are borne from January to February followed by dark blue-black fruit. A good winter plant for...

Common name: Dwarf Sweet Box A compact shrub, forming a neat clump of glossy, leaves, small clusters of fragrant white flowers in winter, followed by black berries Average Height: 1m - 3ft  Average Spread: 1m - 3ft   Full shade/...

One of the few conifers native to the UK. A tall conical to columnar, evergreen tree with blue-green, slightly twisted needles. Produces green cones ripening brown. Average  height 30-50ft. Tolerant of dry soil and wind resistant. Attractive as...

Common name: Lilyturf An evergreen perennial with narrow dark green leaves and tall, dense spikes of bright violet-mauve flowers that are produced in profusion from September to November. Average height 1.5ft, spread 1-2ft. Partial shade. Hardy.

Common name: May, Midland Hawthorn A rounded thorny tree with glossy mid-green leaves. Abundant clusters of double scarlet flowers are produced in spring, followed by red or orange-red fruit. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.

Common name: Firethorn An upright shrub with glossy bright green leaves. Clusters of white flowers are produced in early summer followed by cluster of bright red berries.  Average height approx: 2.5m / 8ft (if left un-pruned). Full sun/partial shade...

Common name: Copper shield fern An evergreen fern with bronze-coloured new fronds in the spring.   Average height 2-3ft Partial or full shade.  Hardy

 Common name: Japanese lace ferrn, tassel fern An evergreen fern forming 'shuttlecock' dark green fronds.  Partial or full shade.  Well-drained soil Average height 2-3ft    

Common name: Japanese Aralia A spreading evergreen shrub with deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Round creamy white flowers on long stalks are produced from September to October, followed by black fruit. Average height 3-5ft. Full sun/partial shade...

Common name: Rowan or mountain ash A broadly conical tree with divided dark green leaves, turning bright red in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by orange-red to red berries which are loved by birds. Full sun/partial...

A large shrub that is totally smothered in bright yellow flowers in early spring. The flowers appear before the leaves. Can be planted as an informal hedge too. Average height 3m Average spread 3m (but prune to desired height) Full sun/partial...

An upright tree with toothed bright green leaves, turning orange, red and purple in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by a profusion of pale yellow later orange-yellow berries in June.  Full sun/partial shade. Hardy...

John Downie is one of the best fruiting crab apple trees, with a profusion of white flowers opening from pale pink buds from May to June, followed by attractive orange and red fruits in July which are perfect for making jelly. These are also highly...