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Acer palmatum 'Bi-Hoo' 3L
'Japanese Maple'.
Acer palmatum 'Ki-hachijo' 3L
'Japanese Maple'.
Acer shirasawanum 'Yasemin' 3L
'Japanese maple'. Height and spread in 20 years: 4 x 3 metres. Foliage: Deep red in spring, bronze-green in summer, purple-red in autumn. Best in a position sheltered from cold Winter winds in humus-rich, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Prunus x incam 'Okame' 60cm STD 3L
An attractive specimen tree for smaller gardens. Taiwan flowering Cherry 'Okamé' forms a small, upright, goblet shaped tree, smothered in scented pink blossom from March to April. The flowers are single, neat, 5 petalled, carmine pink with red centres. The blooms are followed by small, dark green leaves with spectacular Autumn colour. Height in 10 years - 1.5-2.1m (5-7ft)
Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' 60cm STD 3L
‘Autumn flowering cherry’. Grafted onto a 60cm (2ft) stem. A small tree. This cherry forms a wide spreading small deciduous tree that produces semi-double pink flowers during the Winter months (from November to March). Delightful on the dullest Winter day. Prefers well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Phyllostachys aurea - 200/250cm 18L
'Fishpole Bamboo'. A clump-forming erect bamboo with grooved bright mid-green canes, becoming yellow-brown with age. Narrow yellowish to golden-green leaves. Height - 4-5m (12-15ft) in the U.K. Best in a sheltered position (from cold, drying winds) in partial-shade and humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Phyllostachys nigra - 200/250cm 18L
‘Black Bamboo’. Can be grown in containers. Shiny, jet black canes form tall tidy clumps. The small pale green leaves enhance the dark canes. The young canes, green at first, turn black over a two or three year period. Full sun ripens the canes best, but the plants must not dry out. Height & Spread - 5 x 1.5 m (17 x 5 ft).
HARDY FERN Cyrtomium fortunei 2L
'Japanese Holly Fern'. The semi-evergreen leaves are held on attractive arching fronds. Clump-forming habit. Grow in partial or full shade in moist, but very well drained, humus-rich soil. Trim back to the base and mulch in Winter. Height - 30-60cm (12-24in). Spread - 60-90cm (24-36in).
HARDY FERN Dryopteris atrata (cycadina) 2L
'Shaggy Shield Fern'. A handsome semi-evergreen fern with arching, lance-shaped bright green fronds with conspicuous black scales on the stalk and midrib. Prefers moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil, preferably in partial shade. Height - 60cm (24in). Spread - 45cm (18in). Cut old fronds down in late winter before new growth starts.
HARDY FERN Dryopteris coreano 'Montana' 2L
'Eared Lady Fern'. An attractive deciduous fern with delicate-looking silvery-green fronds with burgundy-red veining and stems. it needs a reliably moist soil, and grows well in partial or full shade. Height - 60cm (24in). Spread - 45cm (18in). Hint - remove faded fronds regularly.
HARDY FERN Polypodium vulgare 2L
'Common Polypody'. A popular evergreen fern with smooth, leathery, elongated lance-shaped fronds and furry elongated rhizomes. Will grow in full sun or dappled shade in moderately fertile, humus-rich, gritty or stony, well-drained soil. Height & Spread - 30cm (12in).
HARDY FERN Woodwardia fimbriata 2L
Giant Chain Fern - evergreen, up to 2m high. Will grow in most soils in a sheltered position.
HERB Mint - After Eight 9cm
Dark green leaves with dark veins. Dense clusters of mauve-pink flowers from June to August. Can be grown in pots. The extra strong peppermint flavour has a hint of chocolate. Add to puddings, Summer drinks and tea. Prefers sun or part-shade in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Height - 60cm (2ft).
HERB Mint - Corsican 9cm
(Mentha requienii). The smallest of the mints, forms a low carpet of tiny bright green leaves with minute purple flowers. Very strong pepermint scent. Excellent ground cover plant for damp shade. Leaves can be used sparingly in salads. Prefers sun or part-shade in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
HERB Mint - Lemon 9cm
(Mentha piperata x citrata). Has a fresh lemon and mint scent and produces purple flowers in Summer. Mauve flowers in Summer. Prefers a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Can be used in Summer drinks, fruit salads, etc. Height - 45cm (18in).
HERB Mint - Moroccan 8.5cm/9cm
(Mentha spicata var. crispa). A spreading perennial with spearmint flavoured leaves. Dense clusters of white flowers from June to August. Prefers a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Height 40cm.
HERB Sage - 'Growers Friend' 9cm
An upright hardy variety with large, full-flavoured, silvery-green leaves. Height - 30-75cm (12-30in). Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Culinary Use - Stuffings and stews.
Trachycarpus fortunei 7.5L
Chinese Windmill Palm'. This palm does best in dappled shade, but tolerates full sun and dense shade very well. The hardiest of the 'Palms' preferring a sheltered position out of strong winds. Height - 5m+ (16.5ft+) Grows in most soils, but avoid waterlogged conditions in Winter.
Birds Foot Trefoil 9cm
Lotus corniculatus
Common Sorrel 9cm
Rumex acetosa
Corn Chamomile 9cm
Anthemis arvensis
