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Dasylirion Serratifolium. Mature plants for Sale Online UK

Dasylirion Serratifolium Dasylirion Serratifolium, sometimes known as sandpaper stool, is a slow growing succulent. It is a rare and interesting architectural plant most suitable for pots on roof terraces and patios but also ideal for UK-based tropical themed gardens. Dasylirion Serratifolium has sharp serrated edges on the sides of each frond. Its eye-catching foliage creates a fanfare effect, typically on a dramatically short and stocky trunk, which develops as the plant matures.  Dasylirion Serratifolium, which originates from Mexico where it grows in the wild. In Europe, it is grown as an ornamental plant. It is hardy outside here in the UK in a well-draining pot and / or sheltered position provided the weather is not too extreme. If the winter is particularly severe, you can protect the plant by wrapping. Simply wrap in extreme winters by packing straw into the centre of the plant (carefully because the plant is spiky and can bite!).  Then once packed with straw, tie up all the fronds upright.  Our specimens of Dasylirion Serratifolium are mature and sizable plants and are better able to withstand harsh below zero temperatures.  These succulents can be considered reliable exotics and are ideal for adding a hardy framework to any tropical themed UK garden.  

GBP 72.60

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Pinus Nigra Bambino Gaëlle Brégeon Austrian Pine Bambino. One of the smallest dwarf conifers.

Pinus Nigra Bambino also known as Pinus Bambino Gaëlle Brégeon or Austrian Pine Bambino. Pinus Nigra Bambino is a relatively rare and very small dwarf conifer from the Swiss plantsman Henri Brégeon. It is the least well known of a trio of his black pine (pinus negra) crossed with Pinus Densiflora (Jaapanese Red Pine) hybrids, all of which are patented. The other two are Pinus Nigra Pierrick Bregeon (Brepo) and Pinus Negra Marie Brégeon.The Gaëlle Brégeon variety or Bambino, as it is often called, was selected in 1992. It boasts an even growth habit and a lovely naturally rounded spherical shape. This dwarf conifer has vibrant and striking foliage: the long soft narrow needles add colour to the landscape, and the dark red-brown winter buds beautifully contrast the greenery of the needles when the temperatures drop. The smallest of the three Brégeon’s Austrian pine hybrids, Bambino is exceptionally tough, low-maintenance and highly ornamental.Height and Spread of Pinus Nigra Bambino: This dwarf conifer is also very slow growing. In a period of 10 years, it will grow to just 45 cm in height and around 60 cm in width.How Hardy is Pinus Nigra Bambino? Pinus Bambino Gaëlle Brégeon is also quite resilient and tough. This robust little shrub is fully hardy in the United Kingdom and will withstand sub-zero temperatures.How To Use Pinus Nigra Bambino: Thanks to its petite size and highly decorative appearance, Austrian Pine Bambino can be a great addition to any garden. Whether grown in a rock garden, a small city garden, as a lawn specimen, or in pots and containers to be used to pretty up balconies, terraces, and patios, this versatile and low-maintenance dwarf conifer will add year-round interest.How To Care For Pinus Nigra Bambino: Austrian Pine Bambino will happily grow virtually anywhere but it does love full sun. The only thing these conifers will not tolerate is waterlogged soil. For best results, plant in a sunny spot in well-drained soils. No pruning necessary, as this dwarf hybrid naturally grows in a mounded, rounded shape.

GBP 185.50

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Panicum Virgatum Heavy Metal Switch Grass Ornamental Grass

Panicum Virgatum Heavy Metal is an AGM-winning deciduous grass with good summer to autumn colour.Switch Grass Heavy Metal (common name) emerges in spring with fresh new growth. Its ornamental stiff-clumped foliage is attractive and unusual in shades of metallic blue-grey. In summer through to autumn purple-green flower spikes appear contrasting well with the steely foliage. In late autumn its fountain-like leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow and begin to die down after the frosts. Switch Grass Heavy Metal lies dormant for the winter and emerges again in early spring.Height And Spread of Panicum Virgatum Heavy MetalThis deciduous ornamental grass can reach heights of one metre wide by one metre tall. The foliage and flower spikes are slender and airy enough to let through light making them suitable for mixed planting.How Hardy Is Panicum Virgatum Heavy MetalHeavy Metal is a hardy perennial grass that can withstand sub-zero winters in well-drained soil. Its drought resistant once established and is rarely bothered by pests.How To Use Panicum Virgatum Heavy MetalSwitch Grass Heavy Metal brings movement, colour and vertical interest to mixed borders, gravel gardens and prairie planting. It’s an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens too as its thick foliage provides cover and pollinators enjoy the nectar-rich flower spikes.In a cottage garden, its steely foliage provides an interesting backdrop to annual flower displays and the architectural blooms add shape and colour in late summer. If picked, the foliage and flowers last weeks in cut flower displays.You can grow switch grass in a well-watered container, but ensure that it doesn’t dry out as this will damage the plant.How To Care For Panicum Virgatum Heavy MetalOnce planted Switch Grass Heavy Metal needs little care. It prefers a sunny spot in moist but well-drained soil of any pH. There’s no need to prune this grass as it dies down every winter, but you can lift and divide the plant if its spread becomes too large. Divide in mid-spring if necessary. Water well until established and place a thick layer of mulch around the roots when new foliage appears to provide nutrients over the growing season.

GBP 30.00

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Cherry Laurel Caucasica Prunus Laurocerasus Caucasica Laurel

Caucasica LaurelCherry Laurel Caucasica is an extremely hardy evergreen laurel with dark green foliage. It’s perfect for hedging and screening.Cherry Laurel Caucasica, botanical name Prunus Laurocerasus Caucasica, is an evergreen laurel with year-round deep rich colour. It’s similar to its cousin the common laurel but it has darker green leaves that are elongated and a more vigorous upright growth habit. In spring (if untrimmed) small white flowers appear that are particularly attractive to insects and will ripen into black berries to feed the birds. This is a deep-shade tolerant, tough hedging laurel with excellent foliage colour and a strong growth rate. Height and Width of Cherry Laurel CaucasicaThis is a fast-growing vigorous laurel that will put on 30-60 centimetres a year but its easily kept shorter with regular trimming. How Hardy Is Cherry Laurel CaucasicaCaucasica Laurel is extremely hardy down to sub-zero winters if its roots are well-drained. It thrives in deep shade and is drought tolerant too. Cherry laurels are rarely bothered by pests or disease.How To Use Cherry Laurel CaucasicaThis is a great low maintenance choice for hedging and screening as the foliage is evergreen, thick and dense. It will grow quickly to form a soft, natural barrier. Use it to mark a boundary or as a privacy screen in a medium to large garden.Prunus Laurocerasus Caucasica is also a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens because its thick foliage provides shelter and the flowers and berries attract pollinators and birds. You can grow Caucasica Laurel in a container to spruce up a dull patio or deck in winter too. Other varieties of cherry laurel we stock includes Prunus Laurocerasus Etna, Prunus Laurocerasus Zabeliana and Prunus Laurocerasus Novita all of which are excellent evergreen hedging shrubs. How To Care For Cherry Laurel CaucasicaOther than a twice-yearly prune there is little to do for Prunus Laurocerasus Caucasica. It will happily grow in the majority of soils and will tolerate sun or deep shade in open or exposed areas but strong biting winds may mark the glossy leaves. For the richest and fastest growth apply a thick layer of mulch around the roots in spring and water well until its established.

GBP 9.00

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Cherry Laurel Novita Prunus Laurocerasus Novita Prunus Novita

Cherry Laurel NovitaCherry Laurel Novita, Latin name Prunus Laurocerasus Novita, is a new variety of cherry laurel that copes well and is resilient in cold weather. Cherry Laurel is one of our best-selling hedging plants and for good reason. It’s evergreen, reliable, fast-growing. Novita brings all these qualities and with it a super-hardy constitution.Prunus Laurocerasus Novita’s leaves are obovate and glossy mid-green all year round. They grow densely on strong, flexible upright stems. In April small fragrant creamy-white flowers appear that are loved by bees. Flowers are followed by small black berries in autumn.This cultivar of cherry laurel is very popular because it’s hardy and quick growing but you can easily maintain it with shears or secateurs (preferable in order to avoid cutting through the large leaves). Height and Spread Cherry Laurel NovitaPrunus Laurocerasus Novita will reach a maximum height of six metres. This makes it an excellent hedging plant. Creates a rich densely-packed hedge that’s a perfect deterrent against intruders and a haven for wildlife.How Hardy is Cherry Laurel NovitaPrunus Novita is exceptionally hardy. It will grow throughout the UK and survive sub-zero temperatures in exposed, windy places. It thrives in coastal areas too so long as the ground is not waterlogged.How To Use Cherry Laurel NovitaThe most popular way to use Prunus Laurocerasus Novita is hedging or screening as it quickly grows into a thick private barrier without any fuss. It can also be used as low maintenance mixed planting, for soil erosion control, and evergreen structure through the seasons. They will create a dense hedge - dot them around your garden to provide evergreen interest and shelter for birds.How To Care For Cherry Laurel NovitaPrunus Laurocerasus Novita needs very little care because it thrives in all soils and grows facing any direction. Once established its drought hardy and tolerates exposed conditions well. Prune back branches in spring or late summer to maintain the required height and neatness or let it run wild in a wildlife garden. This cherry laurel grows quickly so yearly pruning is essential if you want to maintain a certain height.Water Prunus Laurocerasus Novita well until it’s established and apply a thick application of mulch in spring to retain moisture and keep down competitive weeds. This leads to a healthy, glossy and fast-growing cherry laurel.

GBP 11.25

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Cornus Alba Miracle Red-Barked Dogwood Miracle for Sale UK

Cornus Alba Miracle is red-stemmed deciduous dogwood with bright pink new foliage and excellent autumnal colour. It suits woodland gardens, large well-watered plant containers and informal mixed borders.Cornus are small trees or creeping shrubs. Cornus Alba is the red-barked dogwood that’s native to Eastern Asia from Siberia to Manchuria. The cultivar Miracle was bred by Henricus C.E.M. Verpaalen from The Netherlands and was launched in 2021.Miracle has bright pink new foliage in spring that fades to green and cream variegation and is joined by small white flowers on its branch tips. These flowers mature to blue-black berries by midsummer. In autumn its foliage turns bright red before falling with the frosts to reveal stunning bare red branches all winter long.This is an ever-changing shrub that suits the majority of planting schemes in countryside and urban gardens.Height And Spread Cornus Alba Miracle Red-Barked Dogwood Miracle reaches a maximum height of 2.5 metres and spreads across 1.5 metres in 2-5 years.How Hardy Is Cornus Alba MiracleLike the majority of dogwood shrubs, Miracle is very hardy. It can survive below zero temperatures in the UK in exposed spots if its roots are well drained. It tolerates drought once established and it’s rarely bothered by pests. How To Use Cornus Alba MiracleThis brightly coloured dogwood offers year-round interest. It’s an excellent low-maintenance shrub for a mixed border and its bright colours are strong enough to create an eye-catching stand-alone specimen shrub or tree.It copes with coastal breezes, slopes and banks, pollution-prone front gardens and a well-watered and fed balcony container.If you need a no-fuss easy grow shrub that’s interesting and undemanding Red-Barked Dogwood Miracle is a good choice.How To Care For Cornus Alba MiracleRed-Barked Dogwood Miracle needs well-drained fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. It’s not fussy about soil types and will tolerate an exposed spot.In wildlife friendly no maintenance gardens you can leave it to spread, but most people enjoy its winter stems. For the brightest colour, cut it back hard in February or March to around a few inches. The brightest colours come from new stems.Apply a thick layer of mulch to the roots in early spring and water it well until it’s established.

GBP 14.00

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Physocarpus Opulifolius All Black Ninebark for Sale Online

Physocarpus Opulifolius All Black is a dark-red / purple foliaged deciduous shrub with small pink flowers in summer. It suits mixed borders and low maintenance gardens.Physocarpus Opulifolius is native to North America where it grows in demanding conditions such as cliffs, dry open rocky environments, fens, and swamps. It’s more often called Ninebark for its peeling stems. Several cultivars of Ninebark exist. The variety ‘All Black’ is bred for its especially dark foliage which emerges deep red and matures to deep purple with red tinges. This variety has great autumn colour, when the foliage turns orangey red and falls with the more severe frosts.In summer, Ninebark All Black is festooned with clusters of small white-pink flowers which are adored by bees and butterflies. The flowers mature into small red berries that ripen to black in late autumn.Height and Spread of Physocarpus Opulifolius All BlackNinebark All Black is a compact shrub that will reach a maximum height of 1.5 metres and the same in spread over 5-10 years.How Hardy Is Physocarpus Opulifolius All BlackShrubs don’t come tougher than Ninebark. Once established it can withstand sub-zero degrees, drought, and is rarely bothered by pests or disease.How To Use Physocarpus Opulifolius All BlackVersatile Ninebark All Black is an excellent addition to a foliage garden as its red-purple foliage stands out and creates contrast. It suits cottage gardens with its pretty white flowers and urban spaces with its modern dark leaves.Low maintenance wildlife friendly spaces benefit from Ninebark as the flowers provide nectar and the fruits feed birds.It’s good in front gardens too as it will take some pollution and will grow in a well-watered and fed plant container.How To Care For Physocarpus Opulifolius All BlackLittle attention is needed once Ninebark All Black is established. It will grow in full sun to partial shade in most types of soil except constantly waterlogged spots.You can leave it to grow wild in its naturally rounded shape, or you can prune it in winter to remove dead or crossed branches. Thin out Ninebark by removing older canes and cut back branches by a third but be aware that Ninebark flowers on the previous season’s growth.Mulch in spring and water until established. This is a fuss-free pretty shrub that will grow almost anywhere.

GBP 15.00

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Cornus Sanguinea Magic Flame Dogwood Magic Flame Buy Online

Cornus Sanguinea Magic Flame or Dogwood Magic FlameAs with most Dogwood species, Cornus Sanguinea Magic Flame also boasts vibrantly coloured stems and rich autumn colour. This medium-sized deciduous shrub bears large, ovate green leaves in spring and summer, that gradually turn to vivid hues of yellow, orange and red in the autumn. The autumnal explosion of foliage colours is truly a sight to behold, but even when the leaves drop in the winter, Dogwood Magic Flame adds colour to the landscape. The bare winter branches of this shrub are stunning orange-yellow with bright red tips that makes it seem like it’s ablaze, hence the name Cornus Sanguinea Magic Flame.In addition to being highly decorative, this multi-stemmed shrub is also attractive to pollinators and good for wildlife owing to the tiny white blooms it produces in the summer, which are followed by black fruits.Height and Spread of Cornus Sanguinea Magic FlameThe ultimate height of Dogwood Magic Flame is between 1.5 and 2.5 metres, the same as the expected spread of this suckering shrub.How Hardy is Cornus Sanguinea Magic FlamePest-free, disease-free, and generally quite tough, Cornus Sanguinea Magic Flame is fully hardy in the United Kingdom. As a sign of its hardiness and a generally great performance in UK gardens, this dogwood variety has been awarded the Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the Royal Horticultural Society.How To Use Cornus Sanguinea Magic FlameWith a highly ornamental appearance, multiple seasons of interest, and undemanding nature, Dogwood Magic Flame has many uses in the garden. Its gorgeous foliage and eye-catching vibrant stems make it stand out in mixed shrub borders, where Cornus Sanguinea Magic Flame adds interest and colour even when the rest of the plants are in its dormant phase. To boot, this attractive shrub is deer resistant, so it can also serve as an informal hedge with year-round interest.How To Care For Cornus Sanguinea Magic FlameEasy to grow and care for, Dogwood Magic Flame will do well in full sun to partial shade. It has no special soil requirements, as it can thrive in any well-drained but moist soil. This is a tough and resistant cultivar that does not require sheltering and will tolerate both harsh winds and sub-zero temperatures.

GBP 37.80

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Agapanthus Africanus Albus White African Lily For Sale UK

Agapanthus Africanus Albus is also known as the Nile Lily or the African White Lily. These stunning blooms are long lasting from early to late summer and onwards. The foliage is evergreen except in particularly cold winters where the leaves may die down but they will re-appear in spring. The arching, glossy green blade-like leaves form a tufted mound, with tall, erect stems that bear spheres of pure white, trumpet-shaped blossoms. The flowerheads grace this perennial throughout the summer, complemented by lush foliage.Although it tolerates partial shade, Agapanthus Africanus Albus is best planted in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. To encourage profuse flowering and ensure your plant thrives, keep it well-watered and apply fertilizer during the flowering season. Native to South Africa, African Lily Albus is hardy in the United Kingdom. However, this white-flowering perennial prefers milder climates and won’t fare well in areas that have particularly cold winter temperatures. In places where the temperatures drop below zero, Agapanthus Africanus Albus will survive only in sheltered locations, ideally indoors, in a container or a pot.Vigorous and compact, this variety of the African Lily grows to be around 50 to 90 centimetres high and across, including flower-bearing stalks. Considering its clump-forming habit and small size, African Lily Albus looks quite striking when planted in a large container.Easy to grow and care for, Agapanthus Africanus Albus is pest and disease free, and requires no pruning. You won’t even have to remove the spent flowerheads, as the seed heads look highly decorative and offer interest during late fall and winter.This clump forming perennial is best if fed during the growing season from April to the end of September. These beautiful flowers work well in pots and on patios and they also grow in well-drained soil in raised beds. As it doesn’t mind salt sprays and windy conditions, Agapanthus Africanus Albus is a great candidate for coastal gardens as well. Plant this flowering perennial in a mixed shrub border, where it will accentuate evergreen shrubs, or grow it in a large container on your roof terrace, balcony or patio.We also stock the vibrant blue coloured Agapanthus. If it is a very hardy variety you are after, Agapanthus Dr Brouwer is one of the hardiest African Lily cultivars.

GBP 19.80

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Magnolia Liliflora Susan. Specimen Magnolias for Sale Online

Magnolia Liliflora Susan is a hardy bushy tree-form magnolia. It is deciduous with dark green leaves emerging in spring. Magnolia Susan is a showy Magnolia with sumptuous, goblet-shaped, very dark purple-red flowers produced in late spring / early summer and intermittently into autumn. This is a small magnolia reaching a max height of 3 metres and spread  of 1 metre. It will thrive in either full sun or partial shade. Magnolia Liliflora Susan is hardy throughout the UK. Despite its delicate appearance it will survive sub-zero temperatures and flower the following spring. Magnolia Susan likes moist, well drained soils but will tolerate most conditions unless they are very chalky. To obtain the best flowers choose a sheltered and sunny spot. Gusty winds batter the sumptuous blooms and late frosts can damage buds so it’s best to keep this magnolia from frost pockets. It grows well in partially shady conditions too. Before planting Magnolia Susan put plenty of organic matter in the hole and cover the base with a thick layer of mulch each year. Water your magnolia tree regularly until it’s established. Magnolia Susan is a slow grower and suitable for smaller gardens. You can also grow them in large deep containers if you are able to provide water and food on a regular basis. If you have very chalky soil containers are the best way to grow magnolias. There is usually no need to prune magnolia, particularly the Susan variety, as the erect compact habit keeps itself neat. If you need to cut back damaged or crossed branches do so in mid-summer. If you’re looking for a magnolia tree but have limited space Magnolia Susan is a good buy because she can take 10 -20 years to reach full height. If you can put some thought into choosing the right spot Magnolia Susan will amply reward you with a glorious flower show year after year. It’s simply a beautiful tree. Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society, a sure sign that it will perform well in most gardens.Paramount Plants is a specimen tree nursery with a special interest in Magnolias, including large stocks of the evergreen Magnolia Grandiflora. View our entire range of Magnolias for sale online

GBP 19.80

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Vaccinium Corymbosum Goldtraube 71 High Bush Blueberry

Vaccinium Corymbosum Goldtraube 71 is a deciduous self-fertile High Bush Blueberry with large blueberries that ripen in July and August. Goldtraube 71 is said to be one of the tastiest and most reliable blueberries you can grow in the UK.In spring, mid-green leaves appear on a dense bush of upright stems which gives Goldtraube 71 its other name ‘high bush blueberry’. These are quickly joined by pretty white flowers that are sweetly scented and hold the RHS Plants for Pollinators title.Heavy crops of large dark blueberries appear in July and ripen to sweetness in early August. It's best to net them as birds and squirrels enjoy the sweetness too.In autumn it’s foliage turns spectacular shades of orange and purple before falling with the frostsGoldtraube blueberry is self-fertile which means you do not need another blueberry bush for fruits.Height and Spread of Vaccinium Corymbosum Goldtraube 71This is a well-shaped blueberry that’ll reach 150 cms x 150 cms. New branches grow from the centre each year but fruits are found on the previous year’s stems.How Hardy Is Vaccinium Corymbosum Goldtraube 71High bush blueberry is tough and hardy. It will withstand UK winters if grown in well-drained soil and re-appear every spring.For the best flowers and fruits its best to grow Goldtraube Blueberry in a sheltered position.How To Use Vaccinium Corymbosum Goldtraube 71Goldtraube Blueberry makes a wonderfully tasty addition to a kitchen garden as it reliably fruits year upon year and its flowers attract pollinators that pollinate other garden fruits and veg.It will grow happily in a well-fed and well-watered patio container where it brings both colour, scent and structure.It can also grow as part of a flower bed as its foliage and flowers make it an attractive deciduous bush or shrub.How To Care For Vaccinium Corymbosum Goldtraube 71Goldtraube blueberry is a reliable fruiter in most conditions but it grows best in full sun or partial shade in acidic soil or ericaceous compost. Water it well during dry spells as water swells and helps ripen the fruits.There is no need to prune this self-fertile blueberry but you can remove crossed or broken stems at the end of winter. Blueberries are produced on last summer’s stems so take care not to remove them all.Water well throughout the year and in spring apply a thick layer of pine needles or bracken compost rather than manure or mushroom compost which is too alkaline for acid-loving plants.

GBP 21.00

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Ilex Meserveae Heckenstar Blue Holly Castle Wall Holly

Ilex meserveae Heckenstar Blue HollyA member of the Ilex Mererveae Blue Holly family, Ilex Meserveae Heckenstar is a male evergreen blue holly that’s perfect for tall hedging or for growing as a specimen tree. This cultivar of holly was discovered in 1998 in Germany. It’s the result of cross-pollination between Ilex Aquifolium ‘Pyramidalis' and Ilex x Meserveae BLUE PRINCE. Its is known as Blue Holly Heckenstar also Castle Wall Holly Heckenstar.This blue holly variety has beautiful foliage of small oval-shaped serrated deep green shiny leaves that measure approximately two inches long. The foliage remains in place all year round and in May greeny-white flowers appear in clusters of five. The flowers are not particularly noticeable to us but the bees and butterflies love them. This is a male holly that doesn’t produce berries but will pollinate nearby female holly plants such as Ilex Meserveae Blue Princess.Height And Spread of Ilex Meserveae HeckenstarThis is a medium growing holly that can reach up to three metres tall and a metre wide over ten years if left unpruned.How Hardy Is Ilex Meserveae HeckenstarCastle Wall Holly Heckenstar is very hardy and withstands UK winters down to sub-zero temperatures if its roots are well-drained. It is relatively pest-free and can withstand drought once established.How To Use Ilex Meserveae HeckenstarCastle Wall Holly Heckenstar is a good choice for thick dense hedging as its evergreen foliage grows tightly and it can reach up to three metres in height. It also makes a lovely specimen tree in the lawn or border as its shiny green foliage stays all year round and grows in an upright pyramidal form. Wildlife gardens benefit from its sheltering foliage and numerous pollinating flowers keep pollinators busy in May to June.If you have female hollies and would like berries Castle Wall Holly Heckenstar is an excellent pollinating partner.How To Care For Ilex Meserveae HeckenstarBlue Holly Heckenstar prefers a sunny, moist and well-drained spot but it will cope well with partial shade and can tolerate less than ideal conditions. It can be grown in an exposed spot but cold drying winds may damage the foliage.To create a dense hedge prune Blue Holly Heckenstar’s top branches after flowering to encourage branching side shots. In a relaxed, informal garden it can be left to grow in its natural pyramidal shape.Water well until established and place a thick layer of mulch around the roots in springtime to encourage healthy growth.

GBP 12.60

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Elaeagnus Ebbingei Gilt Edge. Elaeagnus Gilt Edge Variegated

Elaeagnus Ebbingei Gilt Edge is an attractive evergreen shrub that brightens a dull corner and produces a beautiful fragrance in autumn. Elaeagnus Gilt Edge holds both the RHS Award of Garden Merit and the Perfect for Pollinators badge due to its all-round garden benefits and easy-to-grow nature. Doe to its eye-catching variegated foliage, this is an attractive plant for hedging. The variegated evergreen leaves of Gilt Edge are ovate and dark green with an unusual and sharply contrasting golden-yellow edge. In autumn this reliable evergreen produces small white flowers measuring around 1cm in length. These blooms have a sweet fragrance that attracts late autumn pollinators. In warmer years small orange berries can appear.  Elaeagnus Ebbingei Gilt Edge has a naturally rounded growing habit which is easy to manage. Its maximum height is four metres with the same spread, and it will reach maximum proportions within 10-20 years if you don’t cut it back.   How Hardy Is Elaeagnus Ebbingei Gilt Edge?Elaeagnus Gilt Edge is one of the hardiest and most attractive evergreen shrubs available. It withstands cold, wet and snowy weathers, maintaining its foliage during snows and sub-zero temperatures.  How To Use Elaeagnus Ebbingei Gilt EdgeBecause it has a golden (gilt) edging this is the perfect choice to brighten a dull area or lift a garden that needs colour and structure in the winter months. It grows well in the border and in containers provided they are well watered. If you enjoy a formal garden Gilt Edge is easily trimmed into neat shapes, as an alternative to buxus or yew. Gardeners with little time can leave it to grow as nature intended, producing rounded, dense foliage that is attractive to wildlife. This top performing evergreen is also drought tolerant and wind-proof making it a good choice for coastal areas or scrubbier land where other plants struggle to thrive. How To Care For Elaeagnus Ebbingei Gilt EdgeElaeagnus Gilt Edge will grow in full sun and in shade on most soils, though it may become chlorotic in very chalky areas. If this is the case, grow it in a container. Elaeagnus Ebbingei Gilt Edge can be pruned at any time of the year, but it is best to cut it back in the winter after flowering has finished.  In early spring treat it to a thick layer of mulch to improve the golden edging and flower yield.This is a beautiful, quick-growing hedging shrub that is also suitable for standaone planting suitable for every nook and cranny of the garden – a real top performing evergreen that brightens every situation.  

GBP 14.00

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Magnolia Betty, Kosar-DeVos large flowering Magnolia hybrid

Magnolia Betty is a beautiful deciduous spring-flowering ornamental tree with large purple, red and white toned flowers that arrive early in the season, but late enough to avoid frost damage.Magnolia Betty is one of the ‘Little Girl Hybrids’ that were crossed between Magnolia Lilliflora Nigra and Magnolia Stellata Rosea in the USA during the 1950s. The series is more formally known as Kosar-DeVos Hybrids and includes the popular cultivars Magnolia Susan and Magnolia Ricki.Betty is a vigorous magnolia with tree-like form and huge 20 cm diameter flowers that are deep red-purple outside but creamy white on the inside. Betty was bred to flower early enough to beat most other plants in the garden, but late enough to avoid frosts that can destroy spring flowers. Its foliage is typically magnolia oval in shape and mid-green, but it turns a pretty shade of copper in the autumn.If you love magnolias this is a reliable choice that avoids blooming during the frosty season and creates a stunning profuse show of huge blooms each year.Height And Spread of Magnolia BettyMagnolia Betty grows in tree form rather than a shrub and reaches 2.5 to 4 metres in height and spread over 10-20 years.How Hardy Is Magnolia BettyThis is a hardy magnolia that copes with below-zero winters if it’s grown in well-drained soil. It needs shelter from cold winds and copes with some drought once established.How To Use Magnolia BettyMagnolia Betty is a stunning specimen tree that blooms early and brings plenty of colour to a bare garden. It suits flower borders and standalone spots, and can be grown in a large well-watered and fed container to brighten up a deck or balcony.Magnolias suit country cottage style gardens, but also modern urban spaces with their large structural blooms and because Betty is virtually no maintenance, it suits wildlife-friendly spaces and gardeners with little time on their hands.How To Care For Magnolia BettyMagnolia Betty needs little care if it’s planted in an advantageous spot. Choose moist but well-drained neutral to acidic soil in full sun for the best flowers. Near a sheltering fence or wall is a good spot because harsh, cold winds can damage flowers and foliage.Pruning isn’t necessary and can ruin the shape, so it’s best to hold off with the secateurs only removing dead or crossed branches in mid-summer after the flowers have fallen.Water Magnolia Betty well until established and apply a thick layer of acidic mulch such as bracken or pine mulch in very early spring to provide nutrients and trap moisture for the growing season.Lots more Magnolia varieties on the website.

GBP 24.75

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Aronia Melanocarpa Hugin Black Chokeberry Hugin Fruiting Shrubs

Aronia Melanocarpa Hugin’ is a deciduous fruiting shrub that’s more commonly known as Black Chokeberry Hugin’. Chokeberries are delicious when cooked, and this variety produces rich black berries in autumn that are perfect for jams.Aronia or the Chokeberries are attractive shrubs related to Pyrus and Sorbus usually with white flowers in spring followed by attractive berries and brilliant autumn colour. Aronia Melanocarpa are known as Black Chokeberries and are smaller shrubs with dark glossy green leaves colouring brilliantly in autumn. The variety Aronia Melanocarpa Hugin produces an abundance of white flowers and produces striking red & orange colour in autumn.In spring Aronia Melanocarpa Hugin’ grows oval-shaped glossy green leaves as a backdrop to its May time display of fragrant white flowers that resembles the small blooms found on hawthorn. As summer progresses these delicate flowers are followed by many small purple-black berries that ripen in late autumn alongside blackberries and apple trees. During autumn the foliage turns shades of vibrant red and orange before falling with the frosts. Then in winter, the shrub holds a pleasing shape that gives structure to a bare border before shooting fresh new foliage in spring. Height and Spread of Aronia Melanocarpa Hugin’Black Chokeberry Hugin’ is a small and compact multi-stemmed shrub that will reach a maximum height and spread of 2 m × 2 m. How Hardy is Aronia Melanocarpa Hugin’This variety is hardy down to sub-zero temperature and able to tolerate boggy conditions. How To Use Aronia Melanocarpa Hugin’This is the ideal fruiting shrub for a small garden or a container orchard. Its small size means it won’t overshadow or out-compete your other plants, and it’s happy to grow in a container as long as you can water it regularly. The fruits are adored by birds, and the delicate white flowers are a perfect size for our native bees, so if you have a wildlife garden this is a great addition to the mixed border. The fruits are too sharp to eat raw, but when cooked have a rich, distinctive taste. You can make jam, compotes or pies. How To Care For Aronia Melanocarpa Hugin’Black Chokeberry Hugin’ is self-fertile so you won’t need a pollinating partner. It enjoys most soils, particularly damper ones, but it won’t grow well in waterlogged soils. Full sun to partial shade will help ripen the berries and keep the shrub in good health, and an annual mulching will boost the fruiting quality.There’s no need to prune this variety of Chokeberry as it is naturally compact, but cut out any dead or crossed stems, and reduce the height by a third if you wish, in its winter dormancy.Chokeberries are an underrated fruit well-suited to UK gardens. They grow in most conditions and produce a full crop of tasty berries. If you want low-hassle fruits that attract wildlife, or you fancy some unusual fruit pies this autumn, you can’t go wrong with Black Chokeberry Hugin’.

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