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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...
Rhododendron Centennial Gold
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(H6) Pale pink to yellow buds opening into trusses with 16-25 bright yellow flowers each. This plant is a yakushimanum hybrid and as such tends to have a compact mound forming habit. Dark green glossy leaves with a light brown indumentum on the underside of each. Typical height 75-100cm in ten years.
• Ideal for containers and small gardens.•...
Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' AGM
A selected clone of pure white large, star-shaped scented flowers in March and April. A native of Japan where it is found in mountain woodland, it is a slow growing small deciduous tree or large shrub which rarely exceeds 3m in height. Best in acid or neutral soil, in sun or part shade. Protect from late spring frosts when young. Known as the Star Magnolia, this plant is a seedling of Magnolia stellata...
Rhododendron Princess Alice FCC
(H4) Lovely scented white flowers, flushed pink on the outside. April-May flowering, on a plant with low growing habit. A tender variety best grown in a sheltered garden or cool conservatory. Height 75-100cm in 10 years. Best in moist well drained compost.
Recommended for the cool conservatory and its lovely scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: sheltered position in the garden or in...
Elixir Gardens Sulphur Chips
Description taken from suppliers website:
Sulphur Chips gives your ericaceous plants the ideal soil pH and conditions to grow properly. They come in the form of an easy to scatter chip grade Sulphur. Many ericaceous plants will not grow, or will show signs of trace element deficiencies if the soil is not ideal for that plant. Most common ericaceous (lime-hating) plants will not grow in limey soils....
Miracle-Gro Superphosphate
18% Superphosphate to encourage healthy root growth and better plant establishment. Ideal to use in spring or at the time of planting, and to toughen up soft growth in the autumn. Read the label and apply once or twice during the growing season. Use at 50-75g per sq metre and work into the surface of the soil.
The name phosphorus comes from the ancient Greek meaning 'light carrier' and this gives...
Deciduous Azalea Hamlet
Stunning warm salmon orange flower with a striking dark reddish orange spotted flare. A Mollis type of Azalea flowering in May with good autumn colours. Height 140-160cm at 10 years. Requires a fairly sunny position.
Ideal for mixed borders.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Mollis hybrid).
Parentage: molle subsp. japonicum X molle subsp. molle.
Hybridization date: pre 1950 (1931).
Bred...
Magnolia George Henry Kern AGM
Deep pink in bud, opening to rose pink on the outside, and pale pink on the inside of thick textured long lasting tepals. Long lasting flowers on a compact plant, ideal for small gardens. Height 2-3 metres in 10 years. Prefers sun and acid soil.
The flowers are composed of 8-10 strap shaped, thick textured tepals giving a flower of excellent quality. They flowering over a long period, starting on...
Empathy After Plant - Organic Based Biostimulant & Feed
Empathy AFTER PLANT ERICACEOUS Organic based Bio stimulant & Feed is a liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids, fortified with sequestered iron, specifically formulated to support acid-loving plants.The natural bio stimulants in Empathy AFTER PLANT ERICACEOUS are taken up by the plant and promote faster and stronger root and shoot growth. They will also promote...
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.
Rhododendron Perfect Lady
This plant is a real gem. It has lovely foliage with good indumentum on the underside of the leaves and small trusses of pretty soft yellow bell-shaped flowers edged deep rose in late May. Highly desirable plant which starts flowering after 4 years - well worth the wait! Height 80-100cm in 10 years. Bred by F. E. W. Hanger, the Curator at the RHS Garden, Wisley.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy...
Magnolia Spectrum AGM
These 12l 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.
Gorgeous rich pinkish red flowers which are lighter on the inside on a small to medium size deciduous tree, flowering from mid-April to late May. It has an upright habit when young, but develops into a broad pyramidal...
Evergreen Azalea Merlin
Wonderful large pale mauvey purple flowers 65-75mm wide, with deeper speckles in May. This plant has dense twiggy growth and is sometimes nearly deciduous in cold climates in the winter. It is vigorous and has a broad spreading habit. Height 60-80cm in 10 years.
Ideal for smaller gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (Glenn Dale hybrid).
Parentage: yedoense var. poukhanense (s) X 'Modele'
Hybridization...
Rhododendron Moonstone
(H5) Characterful lax trusses of yellow bell shaped flowers opening to creamy pink in April. Rounded mid green leaves. Raised by J C Williams, campylocarpum x williamsianum. Height 100-125cm in 10 years.
• Ideal for containers and small gardens.• Easy to grow.• Parentage: campylocarpum x williamsianum.• Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1958).• Bred by: J.C. Williams Origin: British.•...
Vitax Epsom Salts 1.25kg
A rapid cure for magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is needed to produce chlorophyll and nice green leaves. This helps to avoid yellowing between the leaf veins. Apply as directed as a base dressing or liquid feed.
Rhododendron Cinnandrum
(H5) Deep pink flower buds opening to gorgeous light peachy pink bell-shaped flowers with a deeper yellow/ orange centre, in late May, early June. An upright shrub with a slightly open habit with dark green glossy foliage. Typical height 125-150cm in 10 years. Requires moist free draining acid soil.
• Recommended for: Its interesting peach pink bell-shaped flowers.• Easy to grow.• Ideal...
Rhododendron Pubicostatum
(TALIENSIA H7) Trusses of light pink flowers. April-May. Excellent foliage with sparse brown indumentum on underside. Probably natural hybrid between R. bureavii and R. sikangense. Height 40-60 cm in 10 years.
Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'
(H5) A choice 'dogwood', forming a large spreading shrub. Orange-red & yellow young shoots with white flowers in the Summer. Bright coloured stems in the Winter. Height 200-400cm in 10 years. Moist acid or neutral soils.
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Atropurpureum'
'Red lace-leaved maple'. The leaves are a good red tone in spring, greening in summer and turning coppery in the autumn. Finely divided foliage on cascading branches. Always pendulous in habit, with an umbrella like canopy, it can be almost prostrate if not staked when young. Best planted in a sheltered position.
Rhododendron Buffalo
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(H7) Pinky yellow in bud opening to bright lemon yellow flowers with faint red spots on the upper lobe in early May. Each truss is made up of approximately 15 individual flowers which are held in a tight ball. The foliage on this plant is a lovely blue-green colour when it first opens before turning dark green in the autumn. Slightly wider than tall habit but...
Rhododendron Kalinka STANDARD
(H7) Red in bud, opening to ruby pink flowers with ruffled darker edges. Fades pale rose pink with greenish yellow spots in May. Compact habit with dark shiny leaves. Currently the size of the well-branched head is about 30cm, and it will grow to around 75cm in 10 years.
These Standards have a clean stem of about 80cm and have been top-work grafted at that height, with a lollipop-like head of...
Vitax Copper Mixture
A blend of 3 vital trace elements for use on crops suffering from trace element deficiencies. An inorganic micronutrient mixture containing 2.8% copper, 3.0% manganese and 2.1% zinc.
Camellia japonica 'Guilio Nuccio' AGM
Very large (up to 15cm) semi-double, rich deep coral pink flowers, April. Very floriferous; the blooms are smaller on small plants, but as the plant matures the wonderful velvety flowers become outstandingly lush and large. Vigorous upright habit, with weeping foliage. Winner of many international awards, and considered by many as one of the finest forms of Camellia japonicas raised. Height 140-150cm...
Acer palmatum 'Going Green'
(H6) Lime green leaves in spring, maturing to bright green, then turning orange and red in autumn. Green bark adds winter colour. Requires moist well drained soil in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated if soil is reliably moist. Height 400-800cm in 10 years
Evergreen Azalea Geisha Pink
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(H5) Lots of funnel-shaped, dark-pink flowers in May. A compact, bushy growing plant with a neat habit. Height 50-75cm in 10 years. Best in partial shade but will cope well in full sun as long as the soil is not allowed to dry out. Requires moist acid soil.This shrub is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions...
Rhododendron Blaue Jungs
Deep mauve blue flowers with a prominent chocolate blotch on the upper lobe. Mid to late May flowering. A very tough plant and striking plant from Germany. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
A tough plant which translates to 'Blue Boys' in English.
Recommended for: Hedging/screening.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hardy Hybrid.
Parentage:
Hybridization...
Evergreen Azalea Girard's Hot Shot Variegated AGM
Brilliant fiery red 65mm single ruffled flowers in early May. This is a wonderful recent American introduction, with a low compact, spreading habit and variegated leaves. We love this tough plant for the pale yellow margins to the leaves that make this a great choice for any garden. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
Ideal for stunning foliage.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (North American hybrid).
Parentage:...
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...
Melcourt Ornamental Bark Mulch™
A high-performance mulch suitable for a wide range of smaller-scale professional and domestic landscape applications, where a neat, decorative finish is required.
How To Use• Ensure the area to be mulched is entirely free from both annual and perennial weeds• Lay Melcourt Ornamental Bark Mulch evenly onto freshly cultivated moist soil, after planting has been completed.• The mulch should...
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...
Acer palmatum 'Dissectum'
(H5) Beautiful cut-leaf feathery mid green leaves, turning gold and orange in autumn.
Rounded compact habit, perfect for small gardens, containers and courtyards.
Takes sun or shade.
Height 1.5-2.0m in 10 years.
Best sheltered from cold winds.
Dwarf Rhododendron Phalarope
This sister seedling to rhododendron Snipe has very pale pink, almost white flowers with a violet hue in late March/April. This is a very free-flowering plant with pale green leaves with a dense cmpact habit. Height 40-60cm in 10 years.
Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in containers.
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Rhododendron Nimrod
(H5) Pale pink bell shaped flowers, heavily speckled and blotched purplish red, in a large well filled truss. Flowering in April. A choice plant of good stature, ideal for light woodland. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Rhododendron White Dane
(H5) Rose pink in bud, opening to pure white flowers in May. A fine foliage plant with mid green leaves and thick wooly light brown indumentum on lower surfaces, darkening in time. Height 100-125cm in 10 years.
One of the 'Dane' series of wonderful foliage plants bred by Svend Hansen in Denmark. This one was bred in 1978 with a cross between R. yakushimanum and R. galactinum. A really beautiful plant...
Salvia Kisses & Wishes
(H3) Tubular soft-pink flowers with darker streaks on dark stems from early summer to late autumn. A frost-tender perennial reaching 75cm with small aromatic mid-green leaves. Prefers moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Deciduous Azalea Jessica Rose
(H6) Luscious rich warm pink, double flowered Homebush hybrid. Grows best in light dappled shade or full sun. Height 150cm in 10 years.
One of 4 lovely 'Homebush' hybrids bred by noted New Forest Azalea breeder George Hyde, who bred the Solent strain of Azaleas for Exbury Gardens. We have propagated these exclusively from the garden of his daughter, Rosemary Legrand, and they have just been named...
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.
Bug Clear Vine Weevil Killer 480ml
Description taken from back of box
BugClear™ Ultra Vine Weevil Killer protects your precious plants from Vine Weevil larvae. It works in roots and soil as a contact and systemic action insecticide, protecting your plants from Vine Weevil damage and other common pests.
Vine Weevil larvae are a major pest for ornamental garden and household plants. The larvae feed on plant roots causing sudden...
Athyrium otophorum var 'Okanum' AGM
Also known as the Eared Lady Fern
(H4) Broad, arching bipinnate leaves are a light yellow-green colour with contrasting dark purple-red stalks and midribs. A deciduous, clump-forming fern with a bushy habit. Requires a sheltered North or East facing position in partial shade. Moist well drained neutral or acid soil. 1m high and 0.5m wide in 10 years.
Empathy After Plant Biofertiliser for Acers 1kg
AFTER PLANT ACERS is a refined plant feed tailored to the needs of all acers. Soil grown plants will benefit by being treated during establishment in the first year whilst their root systems and fungal partners develop.Apply Empathy AFTER PLANT ACERS on all pot grown and garden plants to encourage healthy and lush foliage all year round.ApplicationPlants in the ground: Apply 1-2 handfuls (25 –...
Empathy After Plant Biofertiliser for Ericaceous Plants 1kg
AFTER PLANT ERICACEOUS Bio-active plant feed with rootgrow ericoid mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria is a tailored plant feed for the needs of all acid loving/lime hating ericaceous plants. When planted directly into the ground ericaceous plants will benefit by being treated for the first 3 – 5 years whilst their root system and fungal partners develop.Apply Empathy AFTER PLANT ERICACEOUS...
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 '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.
Medium Adjustable Plant Ties (Pack of 40)
Pack of 40 medium adjustable plant ties. 17cm (6.5") long.
Adjustable ties suitable for climbing plants and general applications. Made from soft, protective, weatherproof plastic.
Penstemon Sour Grapes
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(H4) An upright semi-evergreen perennial, with glossy dark green leaves. Dense panicles of tubular, two-lipped flowers blending purple and blue shades, whitish within the throat, June-August. Likes a well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 60cm high x 50cm wide in 3-5 years.
Acer griseum AGM
The 12 litre 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.
'Paperbark Maple'. A beautiful small tree with trifoliolate leaves turning gorgeous red and scarlet colours in autumn. Older bark flakes and peels to reveal cinnamon coloured under bark onstems. Height 3-4 metres...
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba-shidare' AGM STANDARD
Dissected green to red foliage with a weeping habit. Colour lasts well during the summer. This small tree has an open, light and airy appearance. Brilliant crimson autumn colour.
These Standards have a clean stem of about 50cm and have been top-work grafted at that height. Standards will always require staking with a good tree-tie to prevent wind damage. Any shoots developing on the stem or from...
Arachnoides aristata Variegata
East Indian holly fern(H3) An interesting evergreen fern, native to East India, with a green frond with a distinct lime green/yellow mid rift. Though classed as being hardy they may require some additional winter protection in colder areas with the help of a heavy mulch to protect the roots. Overwinter potted plants in an unheated greenhouse, or provide a deep, insulating much around their base to...