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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts' AGM
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Due to the height of these plants (200-220cm), we are unable to send them in boxes. They can be collected direct from our nursery or delivered via a pallet delivery service.
(H6) Medium sized tree with a broad, pyramidal, fairly open crown. Shining maple-like green leaves turning rich, blackish crimson red in autumn. One of the best forms with more...
Magnolia Felix Jury
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Due to the height of the 12 litre plants (160-180cm), we are unable to send them in boxes. They can be collected direct from our nursery or delivered via a pallet delivery service.
(H5) Huge, fragrant, 12" wide flowers of deep rose-pink opening from port-coloured buds in spring. A slow growing, compact, upright tree. Requires moist well draining, acid...
Rhododendron Brasilia
(H7) Rose pink flowers, with peachy orange and yellow shading in May. A compact growing hardy plant from Germany. Height 100-125cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Tough and reliable variety.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron.
Parentage: (‘Omega' x wardii) x (wardii x ‘Alice Street')
Hybridization date:
Bred by: Hans Hachmann...
Rhododendron lutescens
(TRIFLORA H3-4) Small bright yellow flowers with green spots. February - April. A willowy upright shrub with beautiful red new growth. Sichuan. Height 140-160cm in 10 years.
Recommended for its superb early yellow flowers.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: sheltered, dappled shade.
Habit: upright.
Group: Small Leaved Rhododendron.
Subsection: Triflora.
Introduction date: pre 1950 (1904).
Species...
Tangled Greens Liquid Kelp. Biostimulant & Soil Improver
Taken from manufacturers label.
Tangled Greens Liquid Kelp is a biostimulant made from kelp sustainably grown on the West Coast of Scotland. High in potassium, it improves resistance to disease and protects the plant when the weather is cold or dry. The unique range of nutrients and growth hormones found in kelp strengthens root and soil systems and prevents wilt, which is great for fruits, vegetables...
Rhododendron Astrid
Lovely deep pink flowers with white throat, fading to pale pink. She flowers in May - June and has good glossy dark green foliage. Height 100-120cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group: yakushimanum.
Parentage: Fantastica x Hachmanns' Feuerschein.
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1976)
Bred by: Hans Hachmann. Origin: Germany.
Habit: Compact bushy.
Ideal...
Rhododendron montroseanum
Beautiful pink flowers with a crimson blotch flowering in March. This is a wonderful foliage plant for milder gardens with dark green shiny leaves up to 45cm long with whitish indumentum on the underside. Young growth is particularly attractive. Height 150cm in 10 years. Please note this is one of the more tender of the large leaved species and really does need good shelter from wind and cold.Named...
Camellia japonica 'Konronkoku' (Black Prince) AGM
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(H5) Dark red rose-form double, almost wax-like flowers appear in the late Spring.Vigorous and upright growth. Prefers semi shade in moist acid soil. Can be pruned to required size/shape in Spring after flowering. Approximate height and width 175-200cm in 10 years.
Compact Rhododendron Foliage Collection (4 x 3 litre plants)
Picture for example only. Please see descriptions below.
This is a lovely collection of 4 compact growing Rhododendrons each one has been selected for its interesting foliage, giving you the customer more than one season of interest. Once the plants have flowered, they will start to produce new shoots, most have wonderful indumentum (fluff) on the lower surface of the leaves and tomentum on the upper...
Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' AGM
A beautiful variegated 'dogwood' forming a large shrub or small tree with tiers of horizontally spreading branches. Leaves have a beautiful creamy-white margin. Best in a light shadey position. Forms a dense plant about 2.0m in 10 years.
Enkianthus campanulatus AGM
(H5) A beautiful, deciduous shrub with two seasons of interest. From late spring to early summer it produces cascading clusters of small cream to pink flowers with darker pink margins/stripes from its branches. In the autumn the small dark green leaves turn flaming shades of yellow, orange and red. Prefers a position in dappled shade on moist, well-drained, acid soil. Approximate height of 100-150cm...
Rhododendron Taurus AGM INKARHO
We think this is one of the best reds available. Glowing deep red flowers in April - May. Conspicuous red buds in winter on a compact plant with deep green leathery pointed leaves. Height 140-160 cm in 10 years.It would make a great birthday gift for gardeners with the Taurus star sign (20 April to 20 May)!
Plant with lots of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Recommended for it's beautiful...
Roseclear fungicide/insecticide 200ml
Dual action control of pests and bugs, and fungus control for use on roses and ornamental shrubs. We have used this to control leaf-hoppers and therefore to reduce bud-blast. Contains bifenthin and myclobutanil. Read the label and use as directed.