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Rare plants

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Rare & Unusual Plants 

 We stock a varied selection of rare and unusual plants in the nursery. Stock changes throughout the year, with more available in spring and summer. The majority of these plants are hardy in the UK climate and make an exciting change from the usual garden favourites

 

Delivery information: Local delivery only. Delivery cost is dependent on postcode and will work out automatically at checkout. Click here for more info.

Click and collect: Select this option at checkout if you would like to collect from the nursery. We will then email you when your order is ready (collection times are 10am-6pm every day except Tuesdays).

 

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  • Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' - 35ltr
    Common name: Fastigiate Tulip tree   An upright, narrow form of Tulip Tree.   The attractive, saddle-shaped, dark green leaves, turn yellow in autumn.   Really unusual looking cup-shaped pale green flowers with orange bands at the...
    Price: £58.00
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  • Hydrangea 'Ruby Annabelle' - 15ltr
    A compact, rounded shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Large round clusters of striking reddish-pink flowers are produced from July to September.  Average height 4ft. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.
    Price: £55.00
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  • Amelanchier laevis 'Ballerina' - 35ltr
    Common name: Juneberry A vase-shaped small tree or shrub with narrow deep green leaves, bronze when young and developing amazing red and purple tones in autumn. It produces pendant clusters of white flowers in April to May, followed by blue-black fruit...
    Price: £58.00
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  • Chamaecyparis laws. 'Dik's Weeping'
    'Lawson Cypress. A very unusual variety of conifer with a exceptionally narrow habit. The top section of the tree hangs down in an elegant pendulous shape. The silvery blue/green needles create a year-round feature. Good for a small space. Average height...
    Price: £72.00
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  • Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' 15ltr
    Common name: Eastern redbud Dome-shaped, deciduous small tree with striking yellow heart-shaped leaves and masses of lavender-pink flowers in bare stems in the spring.  Average height: 12ft+ Full sun  
    Price: £78.00
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  • Magnolia 'Exmouth' (30L)
    Common name: Bull Bay/ Evergreen magnolia A broadly conical evergreen tree with glossy light green leaves. Beautiful, strongly fragranced, large cup-shaped creamy white flowers, up to 25cm wide are produced from late summer to early autumn. Average...
    Price: £55.00
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  • Feijoa sellowiana (Pineapple guava)  (18L)
    'Pineapple Quava. A rare evergreen shrub or small tree with silvery leaves. Exotic looking flowers with red and white petals surrounding prominent crimson stamens are borne in mid summer, followed by juicy aromatic edible fruits. Creates a dense form...
    Price: £78.00
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  • Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree) - 125/150cm
    Maidenhair Tree. A beautiful tree with fan-shaped green to yellow-green leaves that turn a bright, clear yellow in autumn. The Ginkgo is a 'living fossil' and has been around since Jurassic times. Makes a striking specimen. Average height 50-80ft (if...
    Price: £50.00
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  • Chimonanthus praecox 80-100cm (27ltr)
    Common name: Wintersweet A large shrub with pendant, very fragrant flowers produced in Januray and February on the bare branches, followed by glossy mid-green leaves.  Average height 12ft Full sun  Hardy
    Price: £51.50
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  • Halesia monticola var. vestita (Snowdrop tree)
    Mountain snowdrop tree, beautiful small deciduous tree. In May, masses of white snowdrop-like flowers, sometimes flushed with pink, dangle down from the underside of the branches and the flowers stand out fantastically against the dark green...
    Price: £55.00
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  • Cercis canadensis 'Texas White'- 4ltr pot
    A beautiful, multi-stemmed variety bearing white flowers April-May. It has large, thick and glossy bright green leaves which turn yellow in autumn. Full Sun/partial shade. Eventual height 16-20ft, after 20 years.  
    Price: £47.50
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  • Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'
    Cercis canadensis 'Merlot', dark red heart shaped leaves producing bright pink flowers in early spring. 1 plant in 4ltr pot    Average height & spread 4x4m  
    Price: £47.50
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  • Cercidiphyllum jap. ‘Rotfuchs’ (Red Fox)
    Katsura Tree. An unusual and striking variety of small tree with deep purple heart shaped leaves. The foliage turn an orange red in autumn. it also gives out a delicious caramel smell during the autumn months. The shape is fairly narrow and...
    Price: £45.00
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  • Aesculus parvovirus ‘Koenhei’
    Aesculus parvovirus ‘Koenhei’    An extremely unusual dwarf variety of horse chestnut tree. The leaves are deeply divided and produces candle like flowers during the spring. Loved be bees   Average height 3m   ...
    Price: £46.00
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