This Week's Favourites

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.  Partial shade Average height & spread 3ft. Hardy.  

Common name: Cider gum A new form of gunni which can withstand temperatures of -20C. A compact evergreen shrub with aromatic silvery grey leaves.   Full sun Average height 10ft+ Hardy.  

An unusual and very hardy fern with upright, dark geeen ferns. Often called the 'upside down fern' as the upright fronds can look like they are inverted. Forms a clump of lush, green foliage approx. Average height 1.5ft.  Hardy.

A handsome foliage plant with very large glossy green leaves which are perforated with elliptical or oblong holes. 

Common name: Flamingo Flower An eye catching houseplant with exotic waxy pallet like blooms from June to October. Average height & spread 1ft. Likes a bright room away from direct sunlight.  Min temp 15°C. Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant.

A new variety that shares all the same qualities as 'Limelight' whilst also offering a more compact habit and an earlier bloom time with more intense flower colours. From its early lime green phase all the way through autumn's red and pink tone...

Common name: Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill A really useful, long-flowering perennial that is undemanding and produces large, cupped, purple-blue flowers from May to September. Average height 1ft, spread 2ft. Full sun/Partial shade/Shade. Hardy.

An upright shrub with mid-green leaves that turn a stunning rich wine-red colour in autumn. Small yellow flowers in early summer are followed by seed pods with red seeds. Average height 6-8ft. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy.

Pink or Red or white These are not hardy so will need protecting if there is a frost.