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Arbutus unedo 3L
'Strawberry Tree'. A shrubby evergreen tree with interesting red shedding bark. Small white pink tinged flowers from August to September with red strawberry like fruits from August to October. Height - 3m (10ft); Spread - 2.4m (8ft). Prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil sheltered from cold Winter winds.
Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion' 3L
A medium-sized deciduous shrub which is grown mainly for its long-lasting Autumn display of shiny, bead-like, deep-violet berries. The leaves are bronze when they emerge & pale pink flowers appear in Summer. Helps extends season of interest. Grow in well-drained, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. H3.
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' 4L
'Eastern Redbud'. A spreading deciduous shrub with beautiful, heart- shaped, dark purple-red leaves. Deep crimson, purple or pink flowers are borne before the leaves appear. Height & Spread - 3m+ (10ft+). Prefers a sheltered site in moist but well-drained soil.
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Kinshiden' 3L
A spreading, deciduous shrub with thorny branches bearing ovate, glossy, toothed, dark green leaves and clusters of double, pale yellow-green flowers in spring before or as the leaves emerge. Flowers are sometimes followed by edible, green fruit.
Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold' 3L
'Japanese quince'. A spreading thorny deciduous shrub with mid-green glossy leaves. Clusters of cup-shaped, dark red flowers with yellow anthers are borne from April to May, followed by green edible fruits ripening to yellow. Height - 1.5m. Spread - 2m. Will grow in sun or shade in most soils. Can be trained against a wall.
Choisya ternata 2L
'Mexican Orange Blossom'. A compact evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and masses of sweetly scented white flowers which are borne in spring and sometimes again in late summer. Height & Spread - .8-2.4m (6-8ft). Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Choisya ternata 'Lich' (SUNDANCE) 2L
A form of 'Mexican Orange Blossom'. Compact shrub with bright golden yellow foliage and fragrant white flowers from April to August. Height - 1.2m (4ft) Spread - 1.5m (5ft). Can be grown in containers or the ground. Prefers a sunny, sheltered position in most well-drained soils.
Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl' 2L
Compact evergreen shrub with narrow dark green leaves and masses of pink-tinged white flowers borne in spring and again in late summer. Height & Spread -0-9-1.2m (3-4ft). Prefers well- drained soil in sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.
Choisya x dewitteana 'White Dazzler' 2L
A dense, compact, evergreen shrub with palmate, linear, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers in early Spring and again in Autumn. Height & Spread - 1.5m (5ft). Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Beauty' 3L
A hardy deciduous shrub grown for it's brilliant bright orange/red stems in winter. To get the best results, prune hard in late Spring every 2-3 years. Height and Spread - 1.2 x 0.9 m (4 x 3 ft). Will grow in most soils and conditions in sun or partial shade.
Corylus avellana 'Contorta' 5L
'Corkscrew Hazel' or ‘Harry Lauder’s walking stick’. A deciduous shrub with heart-shaped green leaves and strongly twisted stems, that are particularly effective in winter. Bears yellow catkins from late winter to early spring. Height & Spread - 1.8- 2.4m (6-8ft). Will grow in most well-drained soils in sun or partial shade.
Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' 5L
A newly bred variety with identical habit to the traditional Corkscrew Hazel. The winter catkins are rose coloured and the purple-red leaves are amazing in spring and early summer. Autumn colour is burnt burgundy. Try in a container for the first few years then transplant into the garden. Ht. - 1.8m (6ft) in 10 Years. Grow in well-drained soils in sun / part-shade.
Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' 4.5L
An evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub. Exquisitely fragrant clusters of white tubular flowers flushed purple during February and March. Height - 1.8 m (6 ft). H3. Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in sun or part-shade. Caution - toxic if eaten/may cause skin allergy.
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' 2L
A rounded evergreen shrub with leathery deep green leaves, with narrow yellow margins. Clusters of fragrant purple-red flowers from February to March. Height & Spread - 0.9-1.2m (3-4ft). Prefers a sheltered site in humus-rich but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. CAUTION toxic if eaten.
Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood Variety' 2L
A bushy deciduous shrub with clusters rich yellow flowers which are borne from March to April before the sharply toothed green leaves. Height & Spread - 1.8-2.4m (6-8ft). Will grow in most soils in sun or partial shade.
Forsythia x intermedia 'Week-End' 2L
A bushy deciduous shrub with clusters of golden yellow flowers which are borne from March to April before the sharply toothed green leaves. Can be used in the borders or even for hedging. Height & Spread - 1.5m (5ft). Will grow in most soils in sun or partial shade.
Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' 3L
An improved male form of the ‘Silk tassel bush’. An upright, evergreen shrub, grown mainly for its long silver-grey catkins which dangle from its branches in Winter and early Spring. Excellent for north or east facing walls; Protect from cold winds. Grow in well-drained, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Height & Spread - 4m (12 ft).
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' 5L
A spectacular form with huge, rounded heads of white, sterile flowers up to 30 cm (12 in) across. Forms a small shrub of loose bushy habit with ovate, slender pointed, serrated leaves. The flowers are borne in succession from July to September. Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Height & Spread - 1.2 m (4 ft)
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Perfecta' (L) 5L
LACECAP. A strong-growing deciduous shrub producing beautifully shaped heads of blue fertile flowers surrounded by large ray-florets varying in colour from pink to blue from July - Aug. Flowers will be a lovely gentian-blue in acid soil conditions. Shelter from cold winds. Grow in moist but well- drained soil, best in semi-shade. H3-4. Hght & Sprd- 1.8m (6ft)
Ilex aquifolium 'Aurea marginata' (F) 3L
Holly'. A Female form. Forms a large shrub or small bushy evergreen tree with shiny green leaves margined with yellow. Has an erect, pyramidal, densely-branched habit. Unusual purple stems. Height - 4-6m (13-20ft). Spread - 3.6-5m (12-16ft) unless pruned. Will form a good crop of berries if a male plant is nearby. Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Ilex aquifolium 'Bowland' 3L
A female variety. Neat, cream variegated leaves and a dense upright habit. Produces burgundy-red berries, provided there is a male holly nearby. Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Height - 1.8-2.4m (6-8ft). Spread - 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft).
Ilex aquifolium 'Chris Whittle' 3L
A NEW female variety. Dark green, spiny leaves. Produces orange berries in Autumn provided there is a male holly nearby. Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Height - 2.4-3m (8-10ft). Spread - 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft).
Ilex aquifolium 'Handsworth New Silver' (F) 3L
A female variety. An attractive purple-stemmed evergreen clone, distinguished by its comparatively long leaves which are deep green mottled grey, with a broad, creamy-white margin. Very free fruiting if a male is nearby. Grow in well-drained, moist soil in sun or shade. Height & Spread - 1.8 m in 10 years (6 ft).
Ilex aquifolium 'J.C. van tol' (H) 3L
Hermaphrodite form. An evergreen purple stemmed shrub with puckered dark green leaves with abundant bright red berries from September through to Winter. Can also be used to pollinate female varieties of holly. Height - 1.8m (6ft). Will grow in most soils in sun or shade.
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince' 3L
A male form of 'Blue Holly'. Glossy, evergreen, dark blue-green spiny-toothed leaf margins. Relatively slow growing making it suitable for the smaller garden. Produces small white flowers in late Spring. Ideal as a pollinator for female varieties. Will grow in most well-drained soils or situations, but prefers a sunny position. Height - 2.1-3m (7-10ft). Spread - 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft).
Leucothoe 'Carinella' 2L
A lovely evergreen, compact form with glossy green leaves, that open ruby-red in Spring and turn dark purple-red in Winter. Ideal for containers and low maintenance gardens. Grows best in moist but well-drained, acid soil, in sun, partial for full shade. Height & Spread - 60cm (2ft).
Leucothoe 'Lovita' 2L
A.k.a. L. 'Zebonard'. An evergreen, low-growing ground covering leucothoe. Pretty deep red tinted young foliage, turning to deep green. Racemes of creamy white flowers from April to May. Grows best in moist but well-drained peaty soil, in partial for full shade. Height - 60cm (2ft). Spread - 1.2m (4ft).
Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red' 2L
An excellent compact, evergreen shrub whose special curly leaves change to red in Autumn and then to red-purple in Winter. The foliage can be used in Christmas decorations. In Spring it produces red and pink shoots. Grows best in moist but well-drained, peaty soil, in partial or full shade. Height & Spread - 45-60 cm (18-24 in).
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow' 2L
A graceful, arching, evergreen shrub with striking variegated foliage. Small white urn-shaped flowers in Spring, which are followed by attractive new growth in shades of wine, pink, cream and green. As the new leaf growth matures it turns to a dark green with mottled ivory markings. Height & Spread 90-120cm (3-4ft). Grows best in moist but well-drained, acid soil, in partial or full shade.
Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' 2L
A dwarf evergreen shrub grown mainly for its foliage which is brightly coloured in Spring and Autumn, and changes to orange-red in Winter. Large clusters of white flowers are borne in midsummer. Prefers a sunny, sheltered site in moist but well-drained soil. H3. Height & Spread - 1.2 x 0.6 m (4 x 2 ft).
Nandina domestica 'Obsessed' 2L
A.k.a. N.d. 'Seika'. 'Heavenly Bamboo'. A bamboo-like, slow-growing, compact, evergreen shrub, which provides interest throughout the year. The new foliage emerges deep red in Spring, maturing to a rich green. Occasionally produces conical, white flower spikes in May. Prefers a sunny or partially shaded site in moist. acid to neutral, well-drained soil. Height & Spread - 75cm. (30in).
Photinia 'Little Red Robin' 2L
A compact form. A dwarf evergreen shrub with dark green leaves, bright red when young. The small white flowers from April to May are sometimes followed by bright red fruit from August. Height & Spread- 1m (39in). Will grow in most soils in sun or partial shade.
Prunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai' 2L
This dwarf, deciduous, free-flowering cherry displays a multitude of small white flowers tinged with pink in early spring. The leaves turn wonderful colours in Autumn and the twisted branches provide Winter interest. Looks great when planted in a container. Height & Spread - 1.2m (4ft) x 0.9m (3ft). Prefers well-drained soil in a light or sunny position.
Prunus tomentosa 2L
'Nanking Bush Cherry'. A very hardy ornamental as well as edible bush cherry. Semi-lax branches are smothered in pinkish-white blossoms in Spring. Can produce edible fruits for cooking, if planted near an ornamental or self-fertile cherry. Height - 1.8-2.4m+ (6-8ft+). Prefers well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Spath' 5L
A single flowered ‘lilac’. A very popular variety. A deciduous, upright then spreading shrub. The large, fragrant, wine-red flowers are borne in dense, conical panicles in late Spring or early Summer. The leaves are heart-shaped and mid-green in colour. Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile, soil in sun. Height & Spread - 2.4 x 1.8 m (8 x 6 ft)
