This Week's Favourites

Common name: Flowering quince, Japanese quince, japonica.  A spreading thorny shrub with mid-green glossy leaves. Clusters of cup-shaped, pure white flowers in spring, followed by green edible fruits ripening to yellow. Average height 4-5ft...

Common name: Winter Aconites This plant belongs to the buttercup family and has large yellow cup shaped flowers. It is native to woodland and is perfect for groundcover.  Height: 7 cm Flowering period:  February

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

Common name: Masterwort, Hattie's Pincushion Pretty dusky pink & white flowers from June to August and attractive lobed foliage. Average height 2ft, spread 1.5ft. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.