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HERB Mint - Banana 9cm
(Mentha arvensis). Peppermint and Banana scented leaves. Clusters of pale lilac flowers in Summer and Autumn. Prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Culinary Use - Cakes and Ice Cream. Height - 30cm (12in). Spread - 90cm (3ft).
HERB Mint - Basil 9cm
(Mentha x piperita f. citrata). Purple flowers from summer to autumn. Oval, shiny, mid green, peppermint and basil scented leaves. Prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Height - 40cm (16in). Use in oils and vinegars.
HERB Mint - Ginger 9cm
Ginger Mint. A strongly aromatic, spreading perennial with red-tinted stems and green leaves. Dense clusters of lilac flowers from June to August. Prefers sun or part-shade in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Height 30cm (12in). Spread 1m (39in).
HERB Mint - Indian 8.5cm/9cm
(Satureja douglasii). Has evergreen foliage and a spreading habit. Useful as a tea for indigestion. Prefers a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Height 15cm+ (6in+).
HERB Mint - Orange 9cm
(Mentha x piperita f. citrata). Mauve/pink flowers from summer to autumn. Large roundish, purple and orange tinged, dark green leaves. Culinary, definite orange flavour. Good in salads both green and fruit. Prefers a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Height - 60cm (24in).
HERB Mint - Strawberry 9cm
(Mentha piperata). A NEW Mint with a striking strawberry aroma and flavour. Ideal for fruit punches and teas and added to soft cheeses. Topped with spirals of lilac flowers in Summer. Prefers a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in sun or part-shade. Height - 50cm (20in).
HERB Oregano - 'Country Cream' 9cm
A bushy woody based perennial with pretty variegated cream and green leaves and clusters of small purple-pink flowers from June to August. Semi-Evergreen, cream and green foliage. Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Height 40cm (16in). Spread 20cm (8in).
HERB Oregano - Common 9cm
A bushy woody based perennial with aromatic dark green leaves and clusters of pink/white flowers from June to September. Semi-Evergreen foliage. Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Use in pizzas and pastas. Height 30-90cm. (1-3ft). Spread 30-45cm (12-18in).
HERB Pennyroyal - Creeping 9cm
A vigorous, low-growing plant which forms a carpet of dark green leaves with a strong peppermint scent and flavour. Whorls of small mauve flowers in Summer. Can be grown in pots and tubs. Prefers partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Useful as an insect repellent. Height - 10cm (4in).
HERB Rosemary - 'Blue Winter' 9cm
Small, purple/blue flowers in May and June. Short grey-green frosted, aromatic leaves. Upright habit. Height & Spread - 1.2m (4ft). Culinary uses - combines well with meat especially lamb and chicken.
HERB Sage - Pineapple 9cm
Forms a branched sub-shrub. The leaves have a pineapple fragrance. Attractive red flowers from late Summer to early Autumn. Best planted in a container and given a sheltered position during the Winter. Height - 90cm+ (3ft) if potted on. Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Use with chicken and pork as well as in fruit salad and ice cream.
HERB Sage - Tricolor 9cm
(Salvia officinalis Tricolor). An upright hardy form with leaves which are green, cream and mauve tinted. Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Height - 40cm+ (16in+). Culinary Use - Stuffings and stews.
HERB Savory - Winter 9cm
(Satureja montana). A woody perennial with dark green, shiny, pointed leaves. Indeal for use in soups, with poultry, when sauteing, etc. A very versatile herb. Height - 20-25cm (8-10in). Benefits from being cut back regularly. Prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position.
HERB Sorrel - Broad Leaved 9cm
A tall perennial with bright green arrow-shaped, edible leaves with a sharp tangy flavour similar to Apple peel. Use in salads and soup. Green flowers change to red from June to August. Sharp lemon flavour,. Height - 0.9m (3ft); Spread - 45cm (18in). Likes a rich, moist acidic soil in sun or partial shade.
HERB Stevia Rebaundiana 9cm
(Stevia rebundiana). An upright perennial with small white tubular flowers in late Summer to early Autumn. Use the leaves directly for sweetening hot drinks or alternatively sprinkle leaves in salads, cereals, over meats and with cooked vegetables to enhance flavour. Height - 60-90cm (2-3ft). Best grown in containers and protected during the Winter.
HERB Thyme - 'Silver Queen' 8.5cm/9cm
Variegated, silvery-white, oval leaves with pale pink flowers. An evergreen, low-growing herb with a lemon fragrance. Leaves can be used in cooking, particularly fish or chicken. Prefers a sunny spot in moist but very well-drained soil. Prune back leggy stems in early Spring. Height - 10cm (4in). Spread - 30cm (12in).
HERB Thyme - Broad Leaf 8.5cm/9cm
(Thymus pulegioides). A low-growing thyme with rounded dark green leaves and spikes of deep pink flowers in Summer. Leaves can be used with fish and chicken as well as in stews. Prefers a sunny position in moist but very well-drained soil. Trim after flowering. Height - 25cm (10in).
HERB Thyme - Golden 8.5cm/9cm
'Golden Thyme'. An evergreen mat-forming sub-shrub with mid-green leaves suffused yellow, bright yellow in full sun. Pale lavender-pink flowers from June to August. Height - 10cm (4in); Spread - 20cm (8in). Prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.
HERB Thyme - Orange Scented 9cm
(Thymus fragrantissimus). Tiny pink blossoms from May-August. Can be used for cooking. Good for Pot-Pourri. Plant in very well-drained, moist soil in full sun. Trim after flowering. Height - 30cm (12in).
HERB Welsh Onion 9cm
(Alium fistulosum). Forms a clump of slender elongated bulbs with long green stalks similar to chives. It's a type of bunching onion although it is usually grown as a winter hardy annual. The flavoursome leaves and small bulbs can be used as an alternative to chives in potato salads, soups and omelettes.
HERB Wormwood 9cm
(Artemisia absinthium). A frost hardy perennial with tiny yellow flowers in summer. Attractive silver/green aromatic foliage. The leaves and flowers are very bitter. Important medicinal plant. Height - 1m (40in). Will grow in most very well-drained soils, in a sunny position.
Abelia x grandiflora 3L
A semi-evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers tinged with pink from July to September. Height & Spread 1.8m (6ft) x 1.2. (4ft). Benefits with protectionfrom cold Winter winds in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopleys' 3L
A semi-evergreen shrub. This NEW variety produces a mass of soft pale pink flowers in late Summer and Autumn. The gold variegated leaves are the brightest in full sun. Best in full sun but will succeed in most positions in well-drained soils. Height approx - 1.5m (5ft).
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.
Argyrocytisus battandireri 3L
A.K.A.- Cytisus battandieri. ‘Pineapple Broom’. A semi-evergreen shrub that develops an open branched habit. It bears clusters of pineapple-scented, bright yellow flowers from early to mid-Summer against its silver-grey leaves. Grow in well-drained soil, in full sun. It can also be trained onto sunny walls. Height & Spread - 5 m (15 ft).
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (F/V) 2L
'Spotted Laurel'. A male form. A rounded evergreen shrub withlarge glossy leaves, boldly-spotted and blotched with gold. The best golden variegated Aucuba. Small purple-red flowers from April to May. Height - 1.8-2.4m (6-8ft). Will grow in most well-drained soils in sun or partial shade.
Berberis thunbergii 'Goldalitta' 2L
A form of 'Barberry'. A dwarf, compact form, with golden yellow foliage. Ideal for the front of a border or in containers. Tiny yellow flowers in Spring. Height & Spread 30cm (12in). Will grow in most types of soil in sun or partial shade.
Berberis thunbergii 'Kobold' 2L
A form of 'Barberry'. Forms a very compact, rounded shrub with green leaves. Pale yellow flowers in March and April, are followed by glossy red fruit. Ideal for the front of a border or in containers. Height- 40cm (16in). Spread - 60cm (24in). Will grow in most well-drained soils in sun or partial shade.
Berberis thunbergii 'Pow-Wow' 2L
A small compact, fastigiate shrub with leaves of mottled creamy-white with young shoots reddish yellow fading to yellow-green. Red-tinged pale yellow flowers from March to April are followed by glossy red fruit. Height- 1.2m (4ft); Spread - 60cm (2ft). Will grow in most well-drained soils in sun or partial shade.
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.
Ceanothus 'Pershore Zanzibar' 3L
A variegated form of 'California Lilac'. A popular evergreen shrub with variegated gold-green foliage. Displays gorgeous bright blue flower clusters from early Summer. Prefers well-drained fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered site or can be trained against a wall. Height & Spread - 2.4 x 1.8m (8 x 6ft). Trim after flowering.
Ceanothus thysiflorus var. repens 3L
A form of 'California Lilac'. Forms a low, spreading, evergreen shrub with glossy, mid-green leaves. Bears large pale blue flowers from April to June. Height - 90 cm (3 ft); Spread - 1.5 m (5ft). Prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.
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.
