A bushy shrub with deeply veined, dark green leaves, wine purple-red in autumn. Pretty, flat heads of  white flowers mature to pink in a tiered layer in late spring and summer (May and June). ..

White lacecap flowers appear on tiered branches from late May to July. Attractive arrow shaped pleated leaves hang from the branches in opposite pairs and turn fiery autumn colours. A lovely award win..

Compact autumn flowering Camellia with glossy green leaves. Bears large fragrant, single pink flowers, with yellow centre from October onwards. Height and spread to around 1.5 x 1m. Lime free soil in ..

Lantern Tree. A stiffly branched evergreen shrub with attractive lantern-shaped scarlet flowers. Grow against a sheltered wall. Height and spread 6x5m. Needs humus rich slightly acidic soil. &n..

Sweetly scented pink backed white flowers in late winter to early spring. One of the best scents at this time of the year. Beautiful when underplanted with Cyclamen coum. Any fertile soil in sun or..

Generous trusses of larger than normal white flowers with pink/purple tips to the petals in June. An eye catcher for a special position with a compact habit reaching around 1m high and wide. Id..

Bush honeysuckle. Cream and green variegated leaves with mildly scented creamy yellow flowers in summer. Height and spread to around 1m. Best in part shade. Great in pots...

Evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and heads of pretty deep pink tubular flowers that fade to soft pink as they age in summer to autumn. Compact habit with a height and spread to around 1.2m x 1..

Green foliage, margined with silver. Up-right, compact habit. Any soil in sun or part shade. Excellent evergreen shrub for a border or a pot. Height and spread to around 1m. ..

Leaves are glossy green, speckled with white giving the appearance of spider web patterns. An eyecatching and unusual evergreen perfect for pots or for brightening up a sheltered shady corner to th..

Candlelight is a  compact variety of paniculata Hydrangea growing to around 1.5m high and wide. It is easy to grow in sun or part shade and has masses of large creamy white flowers from July t..

A beautiful form of Oak leafed hydrangea growing to 6ft (2m), with fantastic autumn colours when grown in humus rich well drained soil in sun or light shade. Large sterile white flowers from mid to..

A beautiful form of Oak leafed hydrangea growing to 6ft (2m), with fantastic autumn colours when grown in humus rich well drained soil in sun or light shade. Large sterile white flowers from mid to..

A tour around the Plantery growing grounds, gardens and the gardens of Eds parents (the founders of the Plantery). Tour sets off from the Plantery shed at 11.30am. You will get to see many plants g..

A tour around the Plantery growing grounds, gardens and the gardens of Eds parents (the founders of the Plantery). Tour sets off from the Plantery shed at 11.30am. You will get to see many plants grow..

A tour around the Plantery growing grounds, gardens and the gardens of Ed's parents (the founders of the Plantery). Tour sets off from the Plantery shed at 2.30pm. You will get to see many plants g..

A tour around the Plantery growing grounds, gardens and the gardens of Ed's parents (the founders of the Plantery). Tour sets off from the Plantery shed at 2.30pm. You will get to see many plants g..

An unusual member of the witch hazel family this is a striking shrub suited to sheltered gardens in sun or part shade. Deep plum purple foliage to this handsome shrub that will grow to around 1..

Unlike most Sacred bamboos Gulf Stream has a nice compact and bushy habit to 1m high and wide. Orange tinted new leaves are attractive all year round especially in winter. Makes a great informal lo..

Eye-catching variegated foliage of red, white and green forma an attractive clump to around 1.5m tall and 1m wide. Small white flowers in summer followed by red berries but can be shy to flower. Fe..

A compact variety of Nandina. Fresh new growth appears white and green flushed pink which then darkens to green. Very effective when planted in drifts and great for pots on the terrace. Prefers a s..

New variety of Photinia with beautifully marbled white and green wavy edged leaves that are enhanced by the red stems. The new leaves emerge a bright pink. Fully hardy and easy to grow. This is a v..

A very useful small leaved form of Physocarpus with an eventual height to around 1m. Purple flushed new leaves are deeply lobed and toothed and mature to a burgundy red. Forms a bushy upright shrub..

Australian mint bush. Pale lilac flowers cover branches in spring. Aromatic evergreen foliage. A lovely shrub for a warm corner. Height and spread to around 1m. Good soil.   ..

Powerfully fragrant pure white blooms above glaucous foliage in April and May. Any fertile well drained lime free soil in sun or light shade. Height and spread to around 1.2m x 1m. Ideal for contai..

One of best hardy variegated shrubs with golden yellow edges to the new leaves that mature to a green and cream variegation. In June frothy white flowers flat headed flowers later get followed by b..

A new upright, compact, golden leaved elder. Leaves are finely dissected, similar tio Sutherland Gold but height and spread at maturity is around 3m tall by 1m wide. Grows in most well drained soils i..

Bushy shrub with bronze turning yellow finely cut leaves and yellow flowers in spring followed by red fruit. Height and spread to around 3m. Prune and feed after flowering to retain shape and vigou..

A recently discovered new species to science, found in Vietnam around 3000m up Fansipan. Glossy green, slightly hirsute, pleated leaves to this bushy shrub that is likely to reach around 1.2m high and..

Vigorous shrub with open habit and divided dark green leaves. Spikes of pink, flowers produced in abundance autumn. Height and spread to around 2m but can be kept much smaller by cutting back hard ..

Medium sized shrub with terminal panicles of fragrant white, flushed pink flowers from mid to late summer. Glossy golden yellow foliage.  Deciduous. Prefers full sun and shelter from cold wind..

Beautifully scented white flowers from pink buds in early summer. Noted for its hardiness it matures at around 6ft. The green leaves through spring and summer turn to burnt oranges and reds in Autu..

A rare evergreen shrub with clusters of greenish yellow flowers in Spring followed by remarkable bright yellow seedpods that split open as they ripen to reveal orange red seeds. Fruit contrasts wel..

A superb little shrub, with leaves of rich shades of orange and red, with thin yellow edgess in spring.  Fantastic autumn colour.  Height and spread to around 40cm x 50cm. Well drained so..

An excellent purplish-blue flowering shrub giving a stunning display in late spring. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Height and spread to around 2m. ..

Winged Spindle. Upright to spreading deciduous shrub with dark green leaves turning brilliant scarlets and crimson in autumn. Stems have corky wings. Almost round reddish purple fruit opening to or..

Spindle. A familiar native hedgerow shrub with green stems producing an abundance of pink and scarlet capsules that open to release bright orange seeds in the autumn. Any soil in sun or part shade...

A spreading dwarf shrub with slender ascending stems with cascades of golden yellow flowers, in late spring and early summer. Height to around 40cm with a spread of upto 1m. ..

Flowering Quince, Japanese Quince. A spreading thorny shrub with mid-green glossy leaves. Deep crimson flowers with gold anthers from February to April. Will flower earlier if wall trained but love..

Perfect for the tropical feel garden. Large arrow shaped green leaves with prominent purple veining make an arresting site in the garden. Requires moist, fertile soil in sun or part shade. Height and ..

Deep purple velvety leaves all summer that turn colour to give a fiery display reds and oranges in the autumn. Will grow to about 12ft x 12ft (4m x 4m). Prune out the dead wood in spring and shorte..

Sea Buckthorn. A bushy shrub with spiny stems and narrow, grey-green scaly leaves, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers in spring followed by round orange fruit on female plants. The berries have a very..

Exquisite single white flowers with golden anthers in May. Glaucous green dissected foliage. Height and spread to around 80cm. An elegant and understated paeony that thrives in part shade. Very spe..

Known for their stunning foliage. An upright, evergreen shrub with dark green leaves with older leaves turning red in autumn. Clusters of small white flowers in early summer are followed by bright ..

Vigorous, dense upright shrub. Leaves irregularly marked and splashed with creamy white. Well drained soil in sun. Shelter from cold winds. Height to around 5m. Makes a great hedge. A select fo..

Elegant evergreen shrub or small tree with long yellow flowers in spring. Height and spread to around 2m. Fertile, well drained soil in a sheltered site. May need some winter protection in cold are..

A superb little shrub, with leaves of rich shades of orange and red, with thin yellow edgess in spring.  Fantastic autumn colour.  Height and spread to around 40cm x 50cm. Well drained so..

Orange tinted golden young leaves mature bright gold for the summer before turning bright orange reds for the autumn. Red young stems show up well against the foliage. Valuable shrub that's easy to..

Orange young leaves turn purple for the summer before turning bright orange reds for the autumn. Fantastic foliage shrub that's easy to grow, good for bees, and performs well in both pots and borde..

Bred by Peter Moore this is a cross between C. Szechuanensis and C. Velvet Cloak. The result is a compact growing cotinus that does not get leggy and responds well to pruning. Deep velvet purple le..

A wonderful plant originating from a cross between c. Coggygria velvet cloak and c. Obovatus. This plant has translucent purple leaves which turn to amazing reds and oranges in the autumn. Huge gra..

Small pink flowers in summer followed by large clusters of red berries. Height and spread to around 2m+ but can be kept smaller by trimming. Any soil that is not waterlogged in sun or part shad..

A rare spreading deciduous shrub collected by George Forest in the early 1900s. A spectacular display of frilled cup to star shaped white flowers tinged pink with bold pink reverse in early sum..

This is an award winning, bushy upright shrub, that has a delightful display of double white flushed pink flowers in early summer that show up well against the mid green leaves. Height and..

An excellent new form. Hardy deciduous shrub with spreading, arching growth. A spectacular display of large frilled cup to star shaped white flowers tinged pink with dark reddish centres and pi..

A fabulous rambling shrub for planting between trees at the edge of a garden as it makes a superb backdrop. Deciduous Elaeagnus with deliciously sweet scented creamy yellow flowers in spring. When lef..

Dark green shiny leaves with splashed creamy yellow centres. A tough and versatile evergreen shrub with sweetly scented creamy flowers in early winter. Height and spread to around 3m but makes an e..

Evergreen shrub with broad oval leaves and large heads of pretty pink tubular flowers in early summer and often again in late summer to late autumn. Compact habit with a height and spread to around..

A select form of spindle with green leaves turning oranges and reds in autumn producing an abundance of large red capsules opening to orange seeds in the autumn. A spectacular stand alone shrub to ..

One of the best Forsythias available whose bare branches get smothered with golden yellow flowers in late winter and spring. Height and spread to around 2m. Very effective when trimmed to shape aft..

Fairly new lacecap variety with large heads of lacecap flowers purple and red edged with cream centres from midsummer. These are beautifully offset by the dark coloured leaves with prominent veins...

Fairly new lacecap variety with large heads of red flowers with cream centres from midsummer. These are beautifully offset by the dark coloured leaves with prominent veins. Height and spread to aro..

Black Diamond Series. Dramatic mop-head variety with huge bright pink flowers. Serrated green leaves making an attractive shrub to 1.2m high and wide once mature. Perfect for pots or borders. Prefers ..

Stunning deciduous shrub with beautiful red leaves and heads of white flowers which leave red seed heads. Prune as required in Spring. Height 2m spread 2.5m. ..

An abundance of thin leaves emerge yellow tinted and are followed by recurrent heads of white flowers and coral red berries. Easy to grow and hardy with a dense mounding habit. Prune as required in..

Spring leaves are bright orange red and gradually change to shades of purple green if planted in plenty in sun. Pinkish white flowers appear on all branches in spring and summer. Easy to grow and hard..

Dark green leathery leaves form this bushy evergreen shrub to around 2.5m when mature. Large heads of attractive, star shaped white, pink tinted flowers appear in early summer. Sheltered position in s..

Racemes of pretty blue/white pea flowers May/June. Grey downy branches that become spiny with age and silky green leaves. Well drained soil in sun. Great for mixed borders in a sheltered location o..

As the name suggests this newly bred Weigela flowers through the summer with pretty cherry red tubular flowers. A lovely compact plant with a height and spread to around 60cm x 90cm, ideal for ..

Pink Pussy Willow. Pink furry catkins adorn the branches from late winter until mid spring and are a 'must have' for winter/spring flower arranging. Pretty, silver backed ovate leaves in summer makes ..

A select more compact form of chaste bush with a height and spread to around 1.5m. Drought tolerant once established.  Spikes of violet blue, flowers produced in abundance from late summer into a..

Curved racemes of purple violet flowers in summer. Height and spread to around 2m x 2m. Any soil in sun. Unusual...

Award winning, self-fertile form of spindle that has glowing purple to bright red leaves in the autumn. Small greenish white flowers in early summer are followed by large red seedcases that ope..

Oak-leaved Hydrangea. An upright to spreading shrub with lobed mid green leaves and huge conical white flowerheads of double flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Good autumn leaf colour. He..

Oak-leaved Hydrangea. An upright to spreading shrub with lobed mid green leaves and huge conical white flowerheads of double flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Good autumn leaf colour. He..

Chinese pepper Tree. Small yellowish green flowers are followed by clusters of jet black fruits encased in red seedpods. Leaves and seedpods very aromatic and used in cooking as is the bark. Small tho..

Dwarf Birch. Found in the highlands of Scotland and the arctic tundra this dwarf birch has small rounded, smoothly toothed green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Height and spread to 1m. A lovely..

An upright shrub with glossy green leaves. Large rich pink semi double flowers with veining in from April to May. Height 6-12ft. Well drained lime free soil in sun or part shade. Hardy...

Long lasting, scented, white edged red flowers in Autumn. Lime free soil in part shade. Will need some protection in cold weather. Height and spread to around 3m. Prune to shape in spring. ..

Glossy evergreen leaves with pink flowers in spring. Height and spread 4m x 2.5m. Humus rich, lime free and well drained soil in light shade.   ..

Flowering Quince, Japanese Quince. A thornless variety with compact bushy growth, rounded dark green glossy leaves. Clusters of soft orange flowers are borne in spring and early summer. A versatile ha..

Flowering Quince, Japanese Quince. A thornless variety with compact bushy growth, rounded dark green glossy leaves. Clusters of double bright orange flowers are borne in spring and early summer. A ver..

Upright deciduous shrub. Arching branches are clothed in leathery mild-green leaves (red when they first appear), with downy undersides, small white flowers appearing in abundance June- Jul. Bunches o..

Perhaps the most beautiful of the species related to salicifolius with luxuriant large deep green leaves, the most distinctive in the genus, attractively felted in buff indumentum beneath toget..

Double pale pink flowers produced in early Summer with green leaves that turn red in Autumn. Any soil in sun or part shade.  Height and spreda to around 1.5m. Prune to shape after flowering. ..

A show stopping display of pink backed, double white flowers in early summer. Height and spread to around 2m. Any soil in sun or light shade. Prune to shape after flowering. Easy to grow and re..

Generous trusses of bright pink/purple tipped flowers with white centres in June. An eye catcher for a special position. Height and spread to around 2m. Prune after flowering to keep to desired siz..

Herbaceous form of hibiscus with large, satiny pink flowers from mid to late summer. Bushy growth to around 1m x 80cm. Perfect for pots, preferring humus rich soil in full sun. Cut down to 10cm..

Herbaceous form of hibiscus with large, satiny white flowers with raspberry red centres and white anthers offset beautifully against the dark leaves from mid to late summer. Bushy growth to aro..

Herbaceous form of hibiscus with large, spectacular white to softest pink flowers with bright red centres from mid to late summer. Attractive plum coloured foliage that turns red in autumn. Bus..

Herbaceous form of hibiscus with large, spectacular, soft primrose yellow flowers to 20cm across in late summer. Bushy growth to around 1.2m x 80cm. Perfect for pots and borders in full sun. Cut do..

Herbaceous form of hibiscus with large, spectacular rose-purple flowers with darker purple veining from mid to late summer. Bushy growth to around 1.2m x 80cm. Perfect for pots and borders..

Dense rounded evergreen or elegant small tree. Glossy dark green leaves are complimented by inconspicuous white scented flowers. Height and spread to around 3m. Fertile, well drained soil sheltered..

A multi branched shrub with bright golden foliage and small cup-shaped pink-tinged white flowers in early summer. Dark fruits follow. A superb foliage shrub especially when planted next to a dark f..

An unusual arching shrub with pendulous pink flowers and salvia like mid green leaves. Flowers in late and Autumn are racemes of spikey lilac to pink purple similar to a buddleia, hence it can also be..

Sun King has a bushy habit with large bright yellow flowers during late winter and spring.  Attractive pinnate green foliage. Well drained soil in sun. Best on a sheltered sunny wall with a he..

Bright pink pea like flowers in clusters through summer. Height and spread to around 1.8m. Any soil in sun or against a wall. A lovely and unusual shrub with delicate lobed green leaves.  ..

Dark glossy evergreen leaves with compact growth to around 1m. Yellow flowers in late winter through spring followed by large clusters of dusky black berries. One of the best!..

Rare form of Mahonia introduced from China by Roy Lancaster in 1980. Graceful elongated leaves with white undersides. Slow to grow reaching a height and spread to around 1.2m in 10 years. Racemes of p..

An erect shrub with blue-green leaves, sharply toothed. Fragrant pale yellow flowers late autumn to early spring followed by purple-blue berries. Height 2m Spread 3m ..