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Evergreen Azalea Herbert
Reddish purple hose-in-hose (double) flowers with a darker purple blotch and frilled edges. Late May flowering. Attractive pointed and glossy leaves on a dense low spreading plant. A semi evergreen variety which drops its lower leaves in the Autumn/Winter. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (Gable hybrid).
Parentage:...
Evergreen Azalea Johanna AGM
Superb large carmine red flowers in May. This plant is one of the best azaleas for autumn foliage, with dark shiny leaves turning dark red in winter. We love it because it looks good all year. Highly recommended! Height 75-90cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens and fabulous foliage.
Easy to grow.
Group: kaempferi (hybrid).
Parentage: 'Florida' (s) X seedling
Hybridization date:...
Evergreen Azalea Juliette STANDARD
(H6) Soft red to salmon red flower, 3-4cm across, in late May. Also known as Hachmann’s Juliette in international registers, is a Japanese azalea bred by Holger Hachmann in 1990 as a cross between Squirrel and Chippewa, introduced in 2004. The evergreen leaves are small, narrowly elliptic, dark green, and glossy. These Standards have a clear stem of approximately 15cm, with a nice colourful head...
Evergreen Azalea Lady Dark
(H6) Strong bright purple violet flowers, with darker purple spots at the base of the flower. A really good glowing colour during May and early June. Large 40-50mm flowers, on a very hardy and compact growing plant with good deep green glossy foliage all winter. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
A striking new Azalea from Holger Hachmann in Northern Germany.
Ideal for containers and most garden situations,...
Evergreen Azalea Magic Flute
Prolific, vibrant purple-pink fluted, hose-in-hose (double) bell shaped flowers up to 40mm across. Flowering in May this is an exciting new introduction from the late George Hyde, an acknowledged Azalea breeder. It has an excellent compact and neat habit. Height 60cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (Hyde hybrid).
Parentage: Unknown.
Hybridization...
Evergreen Azalea Martha Hitchcock
(H6) Distinctive huge deep pink-purple flowers with a prominent paler pink centre and darker spotting on the upper lobes. Really striking 75mm wide flowers during May, sometimes only magenta, and with or without the darker spotting. This azalea has an open spreading habit, and can be a little shy in flowering when young. Given warmer summer conditions, it is an excellent performer and well worth growing....
Evergreen Azalea Maruschka AGM
A striking and tough plant with light carmine red flowers, deeper red in the throat, flowering in mid-May. It has dark green foliage that turns a wonderful bronze in winter. Height 4cm and spread 60cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group: Evergreen Azalea (German hybrid).
Parentage: 'Rubinstern' x 'Rubinetta' X 'Johanna'.
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1976).
Bred...
Evergreen Azalea nakaharae AGM (orange form)
Lovely funnel-shaped orange red flowers during June-July. This is a very dwarf plant with a dense, creeping habit. An ideal plant for rockeries. Height and spread 30-40cm in 10 years.
nakaharae (or nakaharai) is a native azalea from Taiwan and is treated as a species. It has been used very successfully as parent to many of the more dwarf creeping hybrids. Seeds were first introduced in America in...
Evergreen Azalea Pink Pancake AGM
This gorgeous plant has large pink wavy edged flowers in June-July. A very spreading prostrate plant matching its pancake name! Ideal for baskets, tubs, and raised beds, where it will cascade over the edge. It has stunning large flowers 45mm x 60mm and a creeping habit. 75-90cm spread in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens, including rock gardens and raised beds. Great to extend the...
Evergreen Azalea Pleasant White
A very pleasant white Azalea! Icey white flowers on a tough neat growing plant. Large flowers up to 65mm appear in mid May. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (American hybrid).
Parentage: 'Kathy Ann' X ''Clara Marie'
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1966).
Bred by: P.E. Girard. Origin: American.
Habit: Dense mound.
Ideal...
Evergreen Azalea Rosinetta
Attractive and profuse small double rose pink flowers in May. Very free flowering completely smothering the neat green glossy foliage. An award winning plant from Hans Hachmann. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
Ideal for small gardens and rock gardens. Stunning rose-bud flowers, looks great in containers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (German hybrid).
Parentage: 'Elsie Lee' (s) X 'Purpurkissen'
Hybridization...
Evergreen Azalea Salmon's Leap
One of the few variegated Evergeen azaleas that we think is worth a place in any garden with excellent deep pink flowers during May. Stunning and beautiful variegated foliage, especially in Spring. It does require a more sheltered position and protection from severe frosts. Height 40-60cm in 10 years.
Ideal for stunning foliage.
Plantsman range.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (Kurume hybrid).
Parentage:...
Evergreen Azalea Scout
(H5) Large light orangey red flowers in late April and early May. A Glenn Dale Azalea from America which grows broader than tall in habit. A good strong growing plant. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
• Ideal for containers, most garden situations and front of borders.• Easy to grow.• Group: Evergreen Azalea.• Parentage: ‘Malvaticum’ (s) X indicum (deep salmon-flowered...
Evergreen Azalea serpyllifolium Pink Form
(H6) A rare plant with single, small pale pink to rose coloured flowers at the ends of wiry little branches, in May. A quaint and pretty little shrub from Southern Japan, with small leaves. This plant responds well to being trimmed to keep it more compact and bushier. This plant like the warmer summers to help ripen the new shoots. Mainly deciduous in colder winters. Height 25-50cm in 10 years.
Evergreen Azalea Shiko Lavender
(H4) Choice large lavender pink flowers in May, with tan coloured spotting in the throat, on a neat and compact growing plant. Variable flowers, with sports of white or lavender on the same plant, and occasional petaloid stamens to add greater interest! Height 25-50cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and most garden situations, including rock gardens and front of borders. Suitable for bonsai.
Easy...
Evergreen Azalea Snow Shine (Schneeglanz) STANDARD
(H6) Large white flowers up to 50mm across, with a yellow-green marking on the upper lobe, in May. A tough and easy growing plant.These Standards have a clear stem of approximately 40cm, with a nice colourful head measuring approximately 15-20cm now. You can expect the head to measure 60-80cm in 10 years. The stem should always be supported with a cane or small stake. Ideal for containers, but always...
Evergreen Azalea Tit Willow
Pretty small (30mm) lavender flowers with slight speckling and long white stamens. This plant flowers in April and May with a broad habit. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
As a young plant, it can look a bit sparse after winter, but it always bushes up well in the spring and it develops into a dense plant after a year or two. A lovely colour!
Ideal for mixed borders and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group:...
Evergreen Azalea Valentine Surprise
Stunning large apricot pink flowers, almost white in the centre, giving a distinct two tone effect. Flowering in May this is a recent introduction which is becoming very popular, especially for that special day in February! Great winter foliage on a compact plant with a spreading habit. Height 60cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers. Great for cascading over walls.
Easy to grow.
Group: Evergreen...
Evergreen Azalea Willy
(H6) Large clear electric pink flowers in May. This is a vigorous tough old variety, with light autumn tints. Height 60-75cm in 10 years.
Please note this is a semi-evergreen variety and will drop leaves in the colder months.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (kaempferi hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (before 1939).
Bred...
Evergreen Azalea Wombat AGM
Large bright cerise pink flowers up to 50mm, which are long lasting during June. An excellent hardy introduction from Scotland which forms a neat prostrate low mounded shape. Height and spread of 40-60cm in 10 years.
Ideal for rock gardens and cascading over walls and to extend the flowering season.
Easy to grow.
Group: Evergreen Azalea (nakaharae hybrid).
Parentage: nakaharae 'Mariko' X 'Gaiety'
Hybridization...
Helichrysum italicum (Curry Plant)
(H4) An evergreen sub-shrub with bushy growth, linear silvery-grey leaves that have a curry scent, and small yellow flowerheads arranged in domed clusters through the summer. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun.
Heuchera 'Blackberry Jam' AGM
(H6) A clump-forming perennial. Glossy, bold foliage in shades of rich purple and maroon with dark veining, topped by upright panicles of small white bell flowers in the summer. Likes well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm x 50cm in 5 years.
Heuchera 'Huckleberry'
(H6) A clump-forming perennial. Silver foliage, which turns pink during autumn, with dark purple undersides, topped by upright short stems of small pale pink flowers that fade to white once opened in the summer. Likes well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm x 50cm in 5 years.
Heuchera 'Mulberry'
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(H5) An evergreen to semi-evergreen compact, mound forming variety of Heuchera. Bright mulberry coloured foliage with dark purple veins topped by upright stems of small bell-shaped white flowers in the summer. Likes well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm x 50cm in 5 years.
Heuchera 'Obsidian' AGM
(H6) A compact, mound forming perennial. Glossy purple/black foliage topped by upright dark reddish stems with small creamy flowers in the summer. Likes well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm x 50cm in 5 years.
Heuchera 'Shanghai'
(H6) A compact perennial, with silver-purple evergreen foliage, topped by panicles of small pale pink-white flowers in the summer. Likes well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm x 50cm in 5 years.
Heuchera 'Silver Gumdrop'
(H6) An evergreen compact, clump forming variety of Heuchera. Purple and silver foliage topped by upright stems of small bell shaped pink flowers in the summer. Likes well-drained or moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm x 50cm in 5 years.
Hosta Halcyon AGM
(H7) 'Halcyon' is a compact herbaceous perennial with ovate, thick-textured, blue-grey leaves up to 20cm long. Light greyish-lavender, bell-shaped flowers are borne on stems reaching 40cm. Prefers moist but well- drained soil in partial shade.
Hosta Minuteman AGM
(H7) 'Minuteman' is a perennial plant that grows up to approximately 60cm in height and 120cm in width. It features oval to heart-shaped, slightly cupped, dark green leaves with sometimes wavy, irregular, creamy-white margins. Tubular, lavender-blue flowers are produced in spikes from early to mid-summer. Prefers moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
Hybrid Rhododendron Collection (4 x 5 litre plants)
Picture for example only. Please see descriptions below.
This is a lovely collection of 5 litre sized Rhododendrons that will grow to 1.5 - 1.75 metres in 10 years. We have grown these plants in 5 litre pots here on our nursery and they are about 40cm in size, and nice and bushy. They are first grade plants and look great now, and will soon grow to make a wonderful colourful addition to your garden....
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' AGM
(H6) Very Large spherical heads of white sterile flowers to 25cm across in summer. 'Annabelle' is a bushy deciduous shrub with broadly oval leaves. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
Will tolerate all aspects and an exposed or sheltered location.
Hydrangea arborescens Strong Annabelle
(H6) Rounded heads of sterile white flowers in summer , which open with a hint of green and can be up to 30cm across, held on strong stems. A deciduous shrub, reaching up to 1.5m in height, with large oval leaves. Prefers a moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim's Red'
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(H5) White flowers in the spring through to pink in summer before maturing to a wine-red in the autumn. A deciduous shrub with strong red-tinted stems and toothed green leaves. Will tolerate full sun and partial shade. Height 150-250cm in 10 years.
Hydrangea paniculata Limelight AGM
(H5) Panicles form a dense broad cone, entirely green at first. Sterile florets open pale lime green, later white. A slight pink flush deepens to give pink and green colours. This plant is a robust and upright spreading selection with distinctive colouring. Height 150-175cm in 10 years. Best in moist sunny positions.
For large panicles, the laterals should be pruned back to within 5-8cm of the previous...
Hydrangea paniculata Pink Diamond AGM
(H5) Massive heads of conical flowers, white in summer turning deep pink through autumn, with a red reverse as they age. Tolerates more sun and exposure than most hydrangeas. Height 150-175cm in 10 years. Best in moist sunny positions.
For large panicles, the laterals should be pruned back to within 5-8cm of the previous year's growth in early spring.
Hydrangea paniculata Silver Dollar AGM
(H5) Elegant panicles of white flowers, turning light pink later in the season. These look good set against the dark upright stems. Fast growing, but neat compact habit. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Best in moist sunny positions.
Bred and selected by Dutch plantsman Peter Zwijnenburg at the turn of the century,
For large panicles, the laterals should be pruned back to within 5-8cm of the previous...
Hydrangea paniculata Vanille Fraise
(H5) Loose pyramid-shaped clusters of flowers emerge creamy-white and turn shades of pink, before finally taking on rich red tones. Perfect for adding late summer colour to the shrub border, or for creating an informal, flowering hedge.To enhance flowering prune hard in early spring, cutting back the previous season's shoots to within a few buds of the permanent, woody framework of the plant
Full...
Hydrangea quercifolia Snow Queen
Profuse, dense, conical, upright flower panicles composed of large white ray florets in summer, turning pink in autumn. Large lobed green leaves turn bronze-purple in autumn. Height 1.5m in 10 years. Best on moist acidic soils.
A striking form of oak leaved hydrangea, Snow Queen is a deciduous, mound-forming shrub, with great autumn colour.
Jasminum nudiflorum AGM
(H5) A deciduous shrub with long, arching branches. Small green leaves from the spring and bright yellow flowers to 2.5cm in width in winter and spring. Like a sheltered position, with good well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. 200-250cm high and wide in 10 years.
Kalmia latifolia 'Kaleidoscope'
Red buds opening to pink, red octagonal flowers with a cinnamon-red Band opening in late May early June. This plant has new reddish shoots which turn a lustrous green colour. This kalmia has a dense upright habit and grows to be approximately 125-150cm in 10 years.
Kalmias are a medium sized evergreen shrub from south-eastern USA and Asian mountains where they typically grow under the canopy of tall...
Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Fire'
Rich red buds opening to soft pink almost white octagonal flowers in late May early June. This variety has a slightly more upright habit than some. The new foliage is a glossy green with a slight wave to the edge of the leaves.
Kalmias are a medium sized evergreen shrub from south-eastern USA and Asian mountains where they typically grow under the canopy of tall trees. They are an under used shrub...
Leucanthemum × superbum 'Alaska'
(H4) A clump forming herbaceous perennial with dark green, toothed, lance-shaped leaves. It produces bright white, single flowers with bright yellow centres that can bloom for an extended period in the summer if dead-headed regularly; it may require staking. Likes a moist but well-drained soil in full sun. 100cm high x 100cm wide in 5 years.
Leucanthemum × superbum 'Crazy Daisy'
(H4) A clump forming herbaceous perennial with dark green, toothed, lance-shaped leaves. It produces bright white, double flowers which have fringed and twisted petals and a bright yellow centres that can bloom for an extended period in the summer if dead-headed regularly; it may require staking. Likes a moist but well-drained soil in full sun. 100cm high x 100cm wide in 5 years.
Liquidamber styraciflua Thea
A Dutch selection of 'Sweet Gum' with shining green leaves with long central lobes in summer, followed by very deep autumn foliage. Forms a beautiful large tree, which looks good all year. Height 2-4 metres in 10 years. Best on acid or neutral soils.
Liquidamber styraciflua Worplesdon AGM
These trees sit at approximaltey 200-220cm not including the pot. They will come via Parcel Force on a 48 hour delivery due to height or they can be collected directly from the nursery.
A selection of 'Sweet Gum' with long narrow lobes, turning brilliant orange and yellow which lasts well in autumn. One of the best trees for autumn colour. Looks good all year. Height 2-4 metres in 10 years. Best on...
Luzula nivea
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(H5) A slowly spreading evergreen grass. Narrow dark green leaves to 30cm long and clusters of small white flowers in early and mid-summer on stems to 60cm tall. 100cm High x 50cm Wide after 5 years, prefers moist well-drained soil in full shade or partial shade.
Magnolia Daphne AGM
These trees sit at approximaltey 200-220cm not including the pot. They will come via Parcel Force on a 48 hour delivery due to height or they can be collected directly from the nursery.
One of the very best yellow flowered Magnolias. Deep yellow flowers in April and May after the worst frosts. It flowers at a young age, and is ideal for small gardens. A plant with upright habit, approx 2.5 metres...
Magnolia Fairy White
Raised by the New Zealand breeder Mark Jury (who also brought us Magnolia Black Tulip), this wonderful new magnolia produces an abundance of white flowers along the length of its stems in spring. Unlike many of the other spring-flowering types, the foliage of this magnolia is mainly evergreen, although it may shed its leaves in colder winters. It makes a fine stand-alone specimen, especially in smaller...