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Ornamental Shrubs

AMELANCHIER OBELISK (Amelanchier alnifolia Obelisk). Go to Top of Page

Very ornamental deciduous shrub or small tree with erect branches and upright habit. Foliage rounded or oblong opening coppery red turning soft green in summer, richly coloured red and orange in autumn. Smothered with white flowers on upright racemes in May. Height 15ft (4.6m) spread 4ft (120cm).

This plant is registered for Plant Breeders' Rights. Propagation by unlicensed growers is prohibited.

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1+5+
 Pg 12-18ins
30-45cm
£5.99£5.69



BUTTERFLY BUSH, BLACK KNIGHT (Buddleja davidii Black Knight). Award of Garden MeritGo to Top of Page

Fast growing deciduous shrub of upright habit with long arching shoots clothed with lance shaped mid-green to grey leaves. Produces masses of very sweetly-scented large spikes of dark purple-blue flowers in summer which are very attractive to butterflies. Cut back hard each spring. Height and spread 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m).

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1+5+
 Pg 12-18ins
30-40cm
£2.99£2.79



BUTTERFLY BUSH, EMPIRE BLUE (Buddleja davidii Empire Blue). Award of Garden MeritGo to Top of Page

Fast growing deciduous shrub of upright habit with long arching shoots clothed with lance shaped mid-green to grey leaves. Produces masses of very sweetly-scented large spikes of violet-blue flowers with purple eye in summer which are very attractive to butterflies. Cut back hard each spring. Height and spread 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m).

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1+5+
 Pg 12-18ins
30-40cm
£2.99£2.79



BUTTERFLY BUSH, ROYAL RED (Buddleja davidii Royal Red). Award of Garden MeritGo to Top of Page

Fast growing deciduous shrub of upright habit with long arching shoots clothed with lance shaped mid-green to grey leaves. Produces masses of very sweetly-scented large spikes of dark red-purple flowers with the panicles up to 20ins (50cm) long in summer which are very attractive to butterflies. Cut back hard each spring. Height and spread 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m).

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1+5+
 Pg 12-18ins
30-40cm
£2.99£2.79



BUTTERFLY BUSH, WHITE PROFUSION (Buddleja davidii White Profusion). Award of Garden MeritGo to Top of Page

Fast growing deciduous shrub of upright habit with long arching shoots clothed with lance shaped mid-green to grey leaves. Produces masses of very sweetly-scented large spikes of White flowers with yellow eye with the panicles up to 16ins (40cm) long in summer which are very attractive to butterflies. Cut back hard each spring. Height and spread 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m).

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1+5+
 Pg 12-18ins
30-40cm
£2.99£2.79



CORKSCREW HAZEL (Corylus avellana Contorta). Go to Top of Page

This unusual shrub gives a geometric feature to the winter garden when its curiously twisted branches are clearly visible and look wonderful with the long yellow catkins. In summer, its branches will be covered with lightly contorted green leaves. Has the added bonus of producing edible nuts. Corkscrew Hazel is particularly useful for flower arrangers. Grafted. Eventual height about 8ft (2.4m).

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1+5+
 Pg 12-18ins
30-40cm
£5.99£5.69



CORKSCREW HAZEL, RED MAJESTIC (Corylus avellana Red Majestic). Go to Top of Page

This stunning new variety of Corkscrew Hazel is a 'must' for flower arrangers with its eye-catching purple foliage on intricately contorted stems. Foliage turns greener when mature. When bare of leaves in winter the stems will make an unusual and spectacular feature in the garden. In spring these will be clothed with large purple catkins. Purple edible nuts form in summer. Grafted. Eventual height about 8ft (2.4m).

This plant is registered for Plant Breeders' Rights. Propagation by unlicensed growers is prohibited.

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1+5+
 Pg 8-12ins
20-30cm
£7.99£7.49



DEUTZIA MONT ROSE (D. hybrida Mont Rose). Award of Garden MeritGo to Top of Page

Deciduous shrub with bushy, upright habit with dark green leaves. In early summer, it is covered with numerous large clusters of star-shaped pale purple-pink flowers with waxy petals and yellow stamens.Height and spread 4ft (120cm).

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1+5+
 Tr 1.5-2ft
40-60cm
£1.99£1.85



HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. Award of Garden MeritGo to Top of Page

A magnificent form of this popular shrub which bears in late summer large florets of mainly sterile white flowers which turn pinkish-white with age. A vigorous bush which should be planted in a position with moist soil and sheltered from late frosts. Height 10-20ft (3-6m), spread 8ft (2.4m).

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1+5+
 Pg 1-1.5ft
30-40cm
£2.99£2.79



HYDRANGEA PANICULATA LIMELIGHT. Go to Top of Page

Unique shrub with mid-green foliage and huge panicles of lime green flowers late summer to autumn. Ideal for woodland areas. Moist, humus rich soil, sun or light shade. Height and spread 12ft (3.7m).

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1+5+
 Pg 1-1.5ft
30-40cm
£3.69£3.45



JAPANESE MAPLE, ATROPURPUREUM (Acer palmatum Atropurpureum). Picture Go to Top of Page

Slow growing small deciduous tree or large bush which needs a sheltered position protected from cold winds, especially from the east. It should be planted in a position where it will not get the early morning sun on its foliage in early spring. Tiny purple-red flowers are followed in autumn by red winged fruits. Plant in a fertile, moist, but well drained soil.
Eye catching, deeply lobed red-purple leaves which turn an outstanding brilliant red in autumn. Height up to 15ft (4.6m), spread to 8ft (2.4m).

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1+5+
 Pg 1-1.5ft
30-40cm
£6.99£6.59



JAPANESE MAPLE, DISSECTUM (Acer palmatum dissectum) (J. M. Cut-leaf). Award of Garden MeritGo to Top of Page

Slow growing small deciduous tree or large bush which needs a sheltered position protected from cold winds, especially from the east. It should be planted in a position where it will not get the early morning sun on its foliage in early spring. Tiny purple-red flowers are followed in autumn by red winged fruits. Plant in a fertile, moist, but well drained soil.
A beautiful mound-forming variety, with arching shoots. Very deeply and finely cut green leaves which turn gold in autumn. Height up to 3ft (90cm), spread to 5ft (150cm).

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1+5+
 Pg Grafted 8-12ins
20-30cm
£8.99£8.45



JAPANESE MAPLE, DISSECTUM GARNET (Acer palmatum Garnet) (J. M. Purple Cut-leaf). Award of Garden MeritPicture Go to Top of Page

Slow growing small deciduous tree or large bush which needs a sheltered position protected from cold winds, especially from the east. It should be planted in a position where it will not get the early morning sun on its foliage in early spring. Tiny purple-red flowers are followed in autumn by red winged fruits. Plant in a fertile, moist, but well drained soil.
A stunning mound-forming variety with arching branches which are clothed with large, deeply and finely cut garnet-red leaves. Height up to 3ft (90cm), spread to 5ft (150cm).

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1+5+
 Pg Grafted 8-12ins
20-30cm
£8.99£8.45



JAPANESE MAPLE, ORANGE DREAM (Acer palmatum Orange Dream). Picture Go to Top of Page

Slow growing small deciduous tree or large bush which needs a sheltered position protected from cold winds, especially from the east. It should be planted in a position where it will not get the early morning sun on its foliage in early spring. Tiny purple-red flowers are followed in autumn by red winged fruits. Plant in a fertile, moist, but well drained soil.
Very beautiful form with lobed leaves not deeply serrated, which unfurl gold with pink edges contrasting well against the colourful bark. Leaves turn yellow-green in summer followed by wonderful autumn colouring. Upright compact bushy habit. Height 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m), spread 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m).

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1+5+
 Pg Grafted 12-18ins
30-40cm
£8.99£8.45



JAPANESE MAPLE, SANGO-KAKU (Acer palmatum Sango-kaku) (Acer palmatum Senkaki). Go to Top of Page

Slow growing small deciduous tree or large bush which needs a sheltered position protected from cold winds, especially from the east. It should be planted in a position where it will not get the early morning sun on its foliage in early spring. Tiny purple-red flowers are followed in autumn by red winged fruits. Plant in a fertile, moist, but well drained soil.
Another beautiful acer - this one with bright coral-red shoots and deeply-lobed leaves which open orange-yellow, turing to soft yellow in autumn. Height and spread up to 20ft x 15ft (6m x 4.6m).

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1+5+
 Pg Grafted 12-18ins
30-40cm
£8.99£8.45



JAPANESE QUINCE, CIDO (Chaenomeles japonica Cido). Go to Top of Page

A new variety bred for its large, tasty quinces which can be made into a delicious jelly. Spiny shrub with dense clusters of cup-shaped orange-red flowers before and with the leaves in early spring. A stunning effect can be obtained if trained against a wall with Winter Jasmine when both with flower together. In autumn the aromatic fruits can be harvested to make jelly or left on the bush for ornamentation. For Quince, Vranja see fruit section.
Plant as a free standing shrub, against a wall or as a hedge 2ft (60cm) apart. Height 3ft (90cm), spread 6ft (1.8m)

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1+5+
 Pg 12-18ins
30-40cm
£5.99£5.69



LILAC, DOUBLE LAVENDER-BLUE (Syringa vulgaris Katherine Havemeyer). Award of Garden MeritNewGo to Top of Page

Large broad heads of heavily fragrant double deep-purple-lavender flowers from deep-purple buds in May and June. Attractive heart-shaped green leaves. Full sun to light shade and preferably fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil.
SHRUB Height & Spread 8-9ft x 8ft (3m x 2.5m).

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1+5+
 Br Grafted 1.5-2ft
40-60cm
£6.99£6.59



LILAC, DOUBLE PINK (Syringa vulgaris Belle de Nancy). NewGo to Top of Page

Large broad heads of heavily fragrant double deep-purple-lavender flowers from deep-purple buds in May and June. Attractive heart-shaped green leaves. Full sun to light shade and preferably fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil.
SHRUB Height & Spread 8-10ft x 10ft (3m x 3m).

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1+5+
 Br Grafted 1.5-2ft
40-60cm
£6.99£6.59



LILAC, DOUBLE RED (Syringa vulgaris Mrs Edward Harding). Go to Top of Page

An elegant, hardy, deciduous shrub which will make a colourful informal hedge, or can be grown as a specimen shrub or small tree. Large clusters of deliciously scented flowers in May and June, which are attractive to butterflies. Lilacs should be grown in fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil, and they are particularly suited to soils with a chalky nature.
An outstanding variety with masses of semi-double claret-red flowers shaded with lilac-pink in late May.
HEDGE Trim back after flowering if necessary. For hedges 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m). Plant 3ft (90cm) apart.
SHRUB 20ft x 12ft (6m x 3.7m) in 20 years, ultimate height 20ft (6m).

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1+5+
 Br Grafted 1.5-2ft
40-60cm
£6.99£6.59



LILAC, DOUBLE WHITE (Syringa vulgaris Madame Lemoine). Award of Garden MeritGo to Top of Page

An elegant, hardy shrub which will make a colourful informal hedge, or can be grown as a specimen shrub or small tree. Large clusters of deliciously scented flowers in May and June, which are attractive to butterflies. Lilacs should be grown in fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil, and they are particularly suited to soils with a chalky nature.
Very popular old variety with double flowers, creamy-yellow in bud opening pure white.
HEDGE Trim back after flowering if necessary. For hedges 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m). Plant 3ft (90cm) apart.
SHRUB 20ft x 12ft (6m x 3.7m) in 20 years, ultimate height 20ft (6m).

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1+5+
 Br Grafted 1.5-2ft
40-60cm
£6.99£6.59



LILAC, PURPLE-RED (Syringa vulgaris Andenken an Ludwig Späth). Award of Garden MeritNewGo to Top of Page

Tall spreading bush. Free flowering variety with long lasting, attractive, fragrant, single, large, rich violet-purple flowers in spring over heart-shaped green foliage. Full sun and preferably fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil.
SHRUB Height & Spread 8-10ft x 6ft (2.4-3m x 1.8m).

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1+5+
 Br Grafted 1.5-2ft
40-60cm
£6.99£6.59



MAHONIA MEDIA CHARITY. Go to Top of Page

A splendid architectural shrub for a shady or semi-shady position, with humus-rich, moist, but well drained soil. Will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist. Upright habit, with 18 inch (45cm) long leaves with many sharply-toothed leaflets. From November to February fragrant, deep yellow, 9-12 inch (23-30cm) long racemes of flowers appear at the tips of the stems. These are followed in summer by blue-black berries. Height 8-10ft (2.4-3m), spread 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m).

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1+5+
 Pg 8-12ins
20-30cm
£3.49£3.25



MEXICAN ORANGE BLOSSOM (Choisya ternata). Award of Garden MeritGo to Top of Page

Dense, compact, rounded evergreen shrub with fragrant dark green leaves and masses of very sweetly scented star-like white flowers in late spring, with a further flush of flowers in late summer. Thrives in full sun or shade. Height 7ft (2m), spread 7ft (2m).

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1+5+
 Pg 6-8ins
15-20cm
£2.69£2.49



MEXICAN ORANGE BLOSSOM, GOLDFINGER (Choisya ternata Goldfinger). Go to Top of Page

Very attractive variety of Mexican Orange Blossom with striking fragrant bright yellow finger-shaped foliage. Excellent plant for partial shade. Sweetly scented star-like white flowers in late spring with a further flush of flowers in late summer. Evergreen. Height 5ft (1.5m), spread 5ft (1.5m).

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1+5+
 Pg 6-8ins
15-20cm
£2.99£2.79



PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUS DIABOLO. Award of Garden MeritGo to Top of Page

Trouble free, dense, bushy deciduous shrub with handsome dark purple foliage, green on the reverse, on purple stems. Flat heads of white flowers contrast dramatically with the foliage in early summer. These are followed by shiny purple seed pods. Well drained soil, sun or partial shade. Height 6ft (1.8m), spread 4ft (1.2m).

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 Pg 8-12ins
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SMOKE BUSH, GOLDEN (Cotinus coggygria Golden Spirit). Picture Go to Top of Page

Fantastic new golden leafed variety with a really dense habit right from the ground. Bright yellow-green leaves turn orange-red in autumn. In summer it will be covered with hazy racemes of tiny creamy-yellow flowers which give the appearance of smoke. This variety would form a very striking bright golden deciduous hedge. Produces best coloured leaves in full sun. Height and spread 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m).

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1+5+50+250+
 Pg 8-12ins
20-30cm
£4.99£4.69£4.29
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SMOKE BUSH, PURPLE (Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple). Award of Garden MeritGo to Top of Page

An outstanding deciduous shrub which has good sized dark red-purple foliage which turns scarlet in autumn. In summer it will become festooned with long stalked feathery purple-pink flower heads which give an amazing appearance of smoke. It produces the best coloured leaves in full sun. Height 10ft (3m), spread 10ft (3m).

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1+5+
 Pg 8-12ins
20-30cm
£3.49£3.25



SMOKE BUSH, YOUNG LADY (Cotinus coggygria Young Lady). NewGo to Top of Page

An outstanding deciduous shrub which has good sized foliage displaying attractive autumn colours. In summer it will become festooned with long stalked feathery flower heads with tiny flowers giving an amazing appearance of smoke.
Wonderful more compact form which will be completely smothered with pink bloom from a very young age from July to Sept. Height and spread 6ft (1.8m).

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1+5+
 Pg 8-12ins
20-30cm
£4.49£4.19



STRAWBERRY TREE (Arbutus unedo). Award of Garden MeritGo to Top of Page

Evergreen with rough, shredding red-brown bark and shiny mid-green leaves. Pendent bunches of white, sometimes tinged pink, flowers in autumn followed by spherical three-quarter inch (2cm) warty fruits which ripen to red the following autumn. Most attractive with flowers and fruit on the bush together. Usually grown as a bush, but can be grown as a tree. Height 10ft (3m), spread 8ft (2.4m).

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1+5+
 Pg 8-12ins
20-30cm
£3.49£3.25



WEIGELA, CAPPUCCINO. NewGo to Top of Page

A very popular ornamental decidious shrub with clusters of light pink, showy foxglove-like flowers up to 1.5 inches (4cm) long on the previous year's wood during May and June and with favourable conditions a further flush of flower in autumn. Compact form with dense habit and very handsome leaves, light olive-green splashed with irregular darker green tips. Height 3ft (90cm), spread 3ft (90cm).

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1+5+
 Br 8-12ins
20-30cm
£3.49£3.25



WEIGELA, MINOR BLACK (Weigela florida Minor Black). NewGo to Top of Page

A very popular ornamental decidious shrub with clusters of showy foxglove-like flowers up to 1.5 inches (4cm) long on the previous year's wood during May and June and with favourable conditions a further flush of flower in autumn. Compact form with dense habit but with very dark glossy blackish-purple foliage which forms the perfect foil for the purple flowers. Height 2ft (60cm), spread 2ft (60cm).

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1+5+
 Br 8-12ins
20-30cm
£3.49£3.25



WEIGELA, MONET (Weigela florida Monet). NewGo to Top of Page

A very popular ornamental deciduous shrub with clusters of showy foxglove-like flowers up to 1.5 inches (4cm) long on the previous year's wood during May and June and with favourable conditions a further flush of flower in autumn. Outstanding leaves, green with creamy-white edges and new leaves also have pink-purple flush. Really colourful even when not in flower. Pinky-purple flowers complement the multi-coloured leaves. Height 3ft (90cm), spread 3ft (90cm).

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1+5+
 Br 8-12ins
20-30cm
£3.49£3.25



WINTER HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera fragrantissima). Go to Top of Page

An easily grown partially evergreen shrub which produces masses of pairs of strongly scented 3/4 inch (2cm) long creamy-white flowers from December to March, followed by red berries in May. Will grow in sun or partial shade. Height 6ft (1.8m), spread 6ft (1.8m).

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1+5+
 Tr 8-16ins
20-40cm
£2.49£2.35
 Pg 8-16ins
20-40cm
£2.99£2.79



Shrub Collections

Soft Hues Collection. Go to Top of Page

A wonderful selection of deciduous plants which will give interest with flowers or foliage all year. In late winter into spring the first flowers to open will be on the Winter Honeysuckle with its 3/4 inch (2cm) long, scented, creamy-white flowers. Then will follow the snowy-white flowers and attractive spring leaf colouring of the Amelanchier, followed by the very many clusters of pale-pink flowers of Deutzia Mont Rose.
In summer the air will be filled with the delicious fragrance of the Mock Orange (Philadelphus Coronarius). In the autumn, the leaves of the Amelanchier will give hues of red, orange and yellow, then all will fall to let the dainty white tinged pink heavily-scented flowers of the Viburnum fragrans show their beauty throughout the winter days.
A collection of 5 plants covers a length of approximately 3m (10ft)
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Evergreen and Ever-Interesting Collection. Go to Top of Page

Many evergreen hedges/screens, especially some varieties of conifers, have little seasonal change, but this collection will give contrasts and interest throughout the year.
In May the Berberis darwinii will burst into flower with its rich orange flowers, closely followed by the large bunches of white flowers on the Cotoneaster franchetii, and Pyracantha Orange Glow. Whilst bees continue to buzz and collect nectar from the Cotoneaster, the dainty pink flowers of the Escallonia Donard Seedling will start to appear, and these will persist throughout the summer.
All the year the Photinia fraseri Red Robin will enliven the hedge with its splashes of red on the new foliage. Come autumn, bunches of bright orange berries will be found on the Pyracantha, red berries on the Cotoneaster and blue-black barberries on the Berberis. The barberries you can eat or leave for food for wildlife; and eventually all the other berries will provide more food for birds. During the winter months Viburnum tinus will be displaying its flat heads of white flowers which have opened from pink buds. We may occasionally substitute equally suitable plants in this collection.
A collection of 6 plants covers a length of approximately 4m (12ft)
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