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Trees and Shrubs
| | Acacia baileyana purpurea
|  | Small evergreen tree with dense pinnate, purple –grey foliage and yellow flowers in late winter or early spring. Height and spread 3-5m. Plant in a sheltered site in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy to minus 7 C.
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| | Acacia cultriformis
(Knife Leaved Wattle)
|  | A medium to tall shrub from Australia with very distinctive angular leaves which give rise to the common name. The leaves are blue grey in colour. The plant has a very graceful drooping habit and needs to be planted in full sun in a free draining soil. A very useful plant for spring colour from the bright yellow flowers. Believed to be able to stand hard frosts. |
| | Price each - £9.50 | | |
| | Acacia dealbata
(Mimosa)
(Not currently in season)
|  | Evergreen tree with fern-like silvery-green foliage and fragrant yellow flowers in late winter and spring. Height eventually to 8m with a spread of 6m. Plant in full sun, in neutral to acid, well drained soil. Hardy in all but the most severe winters. |
| | Price each - £9.50 |
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| | Acacia mearnsii
(Black Wattle)
|  | A fast growing Australian spreading evergreen tree with fern like foliage & racemes of fragrant yellow flowers in spring. Height & spread in the region of 10m (20-30ft). Plant in well drained fertile soil in full sun in a sheltered site. Able to stand down to minus 5 degrees C Possibly more when mature. |
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| | Acacia melanoxylon
|  | An evergreen tree from Australia with an erect to spreading habit with 15cms long lance shaped leaves and cream to pale yellow flowerheads from late winter to late spring. Height 5-25m with a spread of 4-12m. Pruning after flowering will help to maintain a more manageable size. Plant in neutral to acid well drained soil in full sun. Hardy to minus 8 degrees C. |
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| | Acacia paradoxa Kangaroo Thorn
|  | This evergreen large shrub from Australia has erect spiny stems with lance shaped leaves and spherical golden yellow flower heads that cover the plant in spring. Height and spread 2-4m. Plant in very well drained soil in an open sunny position. Hardy to minus 7 degrees when established. |
| | Price each - £9.50 | | |
| | Acacia retinodes
(Swamp wattle)
|  | A fast growing large evergreen shrub to small tree with long green leaves from Australia. Fragrant globular light yellow flowers mainly in summer but on and off in flushes at any time of the year. Height 4-8m with a spread of 3-7m. Plant in well drained slightly acid soil in an open sunny position or grow as a large tub plant in cold areas. Hardy to minus 5 degrees C. |
| | Price each - £12.95 | | |
| | Acacia riceana
|  | Evergreen small tree or tall shrub from Australia with pungent pendant foliage and lemon-yellow flowers in spring. Widely cultivated in Europe. Height 3-6m with a spread 2-4m. Plant in full sun. Frost tolerant and able to stand moist conditions. Adaptable to most soil types this is a useful plant for screening and windbreaks. |
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| | Acacia vericillata riverine form
|  | A stunning evergreen large shrub to small tree from Australia that has yellow catkin like flowers in spring that completely cover the bush. Height 3-4m with a spread in the region of 3m. Plant in well drained soil in full sun. Should be hardy to about minus 8°C. |
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| | Acca sellowiana Syn. Feijoa
|  | An evergreen South American shrub grown for its attractive shallow cup shaped red flowers, which are produced singly in mid summer. These are complimented by the grey green foliage. Height and spread in the region of 2.5m. Plant in a well drained soil in full sun or grow as a conservatory plant in a large tub where if the temperature does not go below 5 degrees C. you might get the pineapple and strawberry flavoured oblong fruit in the autumn. Outside hardy to minus 7 degrees. |
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| | Acradenia Frankliniae
|  | An evergreen shrub to small tree from Tasmania with attractive aromatic palmate leaves and pannicles of white star shaped flowers in late spring. Grow in moist but well drained acidic fertile soil in partial shade with some shelter from cold north and easterly winds. Height up to 3m, spread up to 1.5m after 10 or 20 years. |
| | Price each - £9.50 | | |
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| | Agapanthus praecox Purple Cloud
(Purple Cloud)
|  | A strong, tall growing perennial plant with evergreen strap-like foliage and deep purple-violet large rounded flower heads in summer up to 1.5m high, Plant in well drained soil in full sun. Protect from severe frost. A wonderful plant for creating an exotic feel to the garden. |
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| | Agapanthus rosewarne
(Not currently in season)
|  | African Blue Lily. A clump-forming perennial with strap-shaped deep green leaves. Clusters of open bell-shaped, rich blue flowers. Height 1.2m. Spread 60cm. Flower colour Blue. Flowers from July to August. Herbaceous. Foliage colour Green. Hardy in most conditions but protect in very cold weather. Planting instructions Water thoroughly before planting. |
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| | Agonis flexuosa
|  | Bushy evergreen willow-like tree from Australia with clusters of small white flowers in summer. Height and spread 5-6m. Plant in fertile slightly acid moist (but not boggy) soil in full sun. Mature plants will tolerate more dry and shady conditions. Should be hardy to minus 6 degrees C but fresh growth can be burnt back from less severe frosts. |
| | Price each - £7.95 | | |
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| | Albizia julibrissin
(Silk Tree)
|  | Grow in a sunny situation in a well-drained soil. Fully hardy very exotic looking deciduous shrub with mimosa like foliage and fluffy yellow green flowers in summer. Dome shaped crown when mature. Height 6m spread 4m. Can be grown as a container plant. |
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| | Albizia julibrissin rosea
(silk tree)
|  | Fully hardy very exotic looking deciduous shrub with mimosa like foliage, fluffy pink flowers in summer. Dome shaped crown when mature. Height 6m spread 4m. Can be grown as a container plant. Grow in a sunny situation in a well-drained soil. |
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| | Amomyrtus luma Syn. Myrtus lechlerana
|  | Large hardy evergreen shrub from Chile with copper-coloured young foliage and masses of fragrant white flowers in spring. Height 3m Spread 2m. Plant in sun or part-shade in moist but well-drained soil. |
| | Price each - £7.95 | | |
| | Anigozanthus flavidus
(Kangaroo Paw)
|  | A vigorous clump forming perennial from Australia with sword shaped leaves and unusual yellow-green tubular flowers on long 2m high stems from late spring to late summer. This exotic looking plant grows 2m high by 1.5m wide in a very well drained sandy, slightly acid soil in full sun. Needs to be kept moist in the summer. Makes a very attractive conservatory plant and useful cut flower. Can be grown outside in mild areas surviving with us to minus 4 degrees so far. |
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| | Aralia spinosa
(The Devils Walking Stick)
|  | A hardy deciduous tree that gets its common name from the stout spiny stems that form an upright tree up to 10m tall and 5m wide after many years. The two pinnate leaves can be up to 1.5m long with the umbels of white flowers in 60cm long panicles turning to black fruit in the autumn. Plant in fertile humus rich moist soil in sun or partial shade. |
| | Price each - £8.95 | | |
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| | Araucaria bidwilli
|  | A rare evergreen coniferous tree from Australia that forms a conical shape when young becoming rounded with age. A slightly tender plant that is probably best grown as a large patio plant that can be protected from hard frost or grown in very mild areas. Grow in moist but well drained soil in full sun. Withstands mild frosts. |
| | Price each - £9.50 | | |
| | Arbutus unedo
(Strawberry Tree)
|  | Evergreen fully hardy shrubby tree with pink-white lily of the valley type flowers in the autumn, followed by red strawberry like fruits. Bark is red- brown, rough and shredding. Height and spread up to 8m. Plant in well-drained fertile soil in full sun. An excellent plant for extreme coastal situations. |
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| | Aristea ecklonii
|  | A South African evergreen clump forming perennial with tufts of linear basal leaves. In summer bears loose spike like panicles of saucer shaped blue flowers. Height to 1m with a spread of 45cms. Grow in full sun in well-drained moderately fertile humus rich soil. Protect from hard frost. |
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| | Aristea major
|  | An evergreen clump forming perennial from South Africa with dense spikes of blue/purple flowers 1m tall in the summer. The plant has a spread of about 45cms and has 50cms long lance shaped leaves. Grow in a well-drained humus rich soil in full sun. Hardy to minus 5 degrees C. |
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| | Astelia banksii
|  | A hardy evergreen, architectural plant from New Zealand with silver – green, Phormium like foliage and panicles of white flowers in the spring, followed by pink fruits in the summer. A wonderful plant for creating an exotic feel either in the garden or in pots. Plant in fertile well-drained soil in a partially shaded spot. |
| | Price each - £9.50 | | |
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| | Astelia chathamica
(Silver Spear)
|  | A New Zealand plant with beautiful silver foliage. Forms a clump of evergreen sword like leaves, which will reach about 1m high and with a similar spread. Grows very well in damp and mild conditions such as found here in the South West, but is hardy and can be grown in most parts of the UK. Orange berries appear in late summer. Eventually making a very exotic looking plant. |
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| | Astelia nervosa
(Bush Flax)
|  | Evergreen perennial from New Zealand suitable for a coastal situation. Arching bronze-silvery-green foliage. Height 1.5m. Plant in moist but not boggy soil in sun or part-shade. Good groundcover. |
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| | Astelia nervosa Westland
|  | A stunning foliage plant from New Zealand with silvery bronze, sword like leaves, that turn red in colder conditions. Forms a clump up to 0.8m tall and 0.5m wide. Best grown in cool fertile well-drained soil that retains moisture. Add peat or compost when planting. Hardy to about minus 6 c. so far, but the larger the plant the greater the frost resistance. Protect young plants from severe frost. Panicles of flowers appear in summer, but it is mainly grown for its sub-tropical look. |
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| | Baccharis halmifolia
(Sea Myrtle)
|  | A hardy vigorous growing shrub with tough grey green leaves with large marginal teeth and clusters of small white flower heads up to 15cms across in autumn. Height and spread up to 4m but can be trimmed and used as a coastal hedging plant. Plant in any reasonable soil in a sunny spot. |
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| | Baeckia virgata
|  | Evergreen shrub from Australia with spiny dark –green leaves, sometimes weeping. Small white flowers in winter. Height and spread 1-4m. Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate most situations. Should be hardy to about minus 6 degrees C. |
| | Price each - £8.50 | | |
| | Begonia grandis Evansii
|  | A Begonia that can be grown outside all the year around in mild areas with long olive green deeply veined foliage and fragrant light pink flowers 3cm wide in summer. Height 50cms with a spread of 30cms. Plant in moisture retentive but freely draining soil and mulch well with bark for more frost protection. Top growth hardy to minus 2 degrees C so tends to die down to ground level each year but the tuberous roots seem more hardy. An attractive plant for borders and Jungle gardens. |
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| | Brachyglottis drysdale
|  | A medium growing shrub that grows well in coastal conditions. Yellow flowers in the summer compliment the silvery green leaves. Plant in free draining soil in full sun. |
| | Price each - £6.50 | | |
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| | Brachyglottis laxifolia Syn. Senecio laxifolius
|  | vergreen hardy wind-resistant shrub, especially good for seaside planting. Vivid yellow flowers are borne over a long period in the summer. Height and spread to 2m. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. |
| | Price each - £4.95 | | |
| | Buddleja loricata
|  | An unusual variety from South Africa that forms a large shrub to small tree with pale brown bark, puckered leaves and heads of creamy flowers sometimes with an orange throat in summer. These flowers are followed by dense creamy seed heads. Height 3-4m, spread 2-3m. Plant in good well drained soil in a sunny spot. Hardy to minus 10 degrees C. |
| | Price each - £7.50 | | |
| | Buddleja saligna
(False Olive)
|  | Hardy evergreen shrub or small tree. Cream scented flowers in summer. Height to 4m. Drought & wind-resistant. Plant in full sun in well-drained fertile soil. From South Africa. |
| | Price each - £7.50 | | |
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| | Buddlja auriculata
|  | Fast-growing shrub with stems of glossy, dark green leaves white beneath. Small strongly fragrant, creamy white flowers with orange or pink eyes. Suitable for a warm wall. Height 3m. Spread 3m. Flower colour White. Flowers from September to August. Hardy. |
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| | Callicarpa bodinieri Profusion
(Beauty Berry)
|  | Deciduous shrub with bronze young foliage, clusters of pale pink flowers are followed by dark violet fruits in autumn. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers June to July. Fruits September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting. |
| | Price each - £8.50 | | |
| | Canna Durban
|  | Outstanding perennial with large leaves of red, tinged orange pink, and green. Bright orange-gold flowers from summer to autumn. Plant in a sheltered site in full sun, in pots or in the ground. Must be well-watered in growing season. Can be overwintered outside if mulched. Minimum temperature minus 7 C when well mulched. |
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| | Canna striata Variegata
|  | Outstanding perennial with large leaves, striped gold and green, with orange flowers in summer and autumn. Height 80cms. Plant in full sun sheltered from winds. Keep well watered. Cannas may be overwintered outdoors providing they are mulched well in colder areas. |
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| | Cestrum roseum Ilnacullin
|  | An erect growing evergreen shrub from Mexico with ovate, wavy margined, slightly hairy leaves up to 10cms long. Clusters of rose pink flowers up to 3cms long are carried in the summer and these are followed by red berries. Height and spread up to 2m. Plant in fertile well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Hardy to minus 8 degrees or more when established. |
| | Price each - £8.50 | | |
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| | Cistus dansereaui decumbens
|  | A low, spreading evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and white flowers with faint yellow and crimson marks at the base of each petal. Height in the region of 60cms. Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Pinch back young plants after flowering to promote a bushy habit. |
| | Price each - £6.50 | | |
| | Cistus Grayswood Pink
(Rock Rose, Sun Rose)
|  | A dwarf bushy shrub with soft grey-green leaves and showy, saucer-shaped clear pink flowers. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting. |
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| | Cistus incanus creticus
(Not currently in season)
|  | Compact hardy evergreen shrub with pale mauve-pink flowers with yellow stamens in summer. Height & spread 1m. Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun. |
| | Price each - £6.50 |
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| | Cistus purpureus
|  | Hardy compact evergreen shrub, with deep pink flowers with maroon blotches in summer. Height and spread 1m. Plant in full sun in well-drained poor soil. Good on an open bank. |
| | Price each - £6.50 | | |
| | Cistus Snow Fire
(Rock Rose, Sun Rose)
|  | A dense bushy shrub with, wavy edged, deeply veined, mid-green leaves, and pretty large white flowers with a maroon blotch. Max Height in the region of 60cms with a similar spread. Flowers May to August. Full Sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting. |
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| | Cistus sunset
|  | Hardy evergreen dwarf shrub with rose-pink flowers on dense grey-green foliage. Height & spread 60-90cms. Plant in sun in any soil. Excellent dwarf seaside shrub. |
| | Price each - £6.50 | | |
| | Cistus x heterocalyx Chelsea Bonnet
|  | An evergreen low growing hybrid, raised at chelsea garden which has an abundance of small white flowers with yellow centres in mid summer. Forms a neat bush with a height of 40 - 60 cms (18 - 24 inches) with a spread of 60 - 80 cms (24 - 30 inches). Plant in full sun and well drained soils. Good for coastal planting. |
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| | Cistus x laxus Snow White
(Rock rose)
|  | An erect shrub with sticky, grey-green leaves. White flowers with a basal yellow spot. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting. |
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| | Colquhounia coccinea
|  | Semi-evergreen shrub from China and the Himalayas with aromatic foliage and orange-red flowers late- summer. Height and Spread 2.5m Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, in a site sheltered from cold winds. Hardy to about minus 8 degrees. |
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| | Coprosma acerosa
(Hawera)
|  | A tough wind resistant evergreen groundcover plant from New Zealand that is flat growing almost like a lawn, gradually mounding with age. Leaves are tiny, olive green, and shiny. Reputed to withstand foot traffic and the occasional vehicle driving over it. Height up to 30cm, spread up to 2m. Plant in reasonably well drained soil in sun or shade. Hardy to about minus 6 c. when established. |
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| | Coprosma acerosa Red Rocks
|  | A prostrate Coprosma with fine bronze-red foliage. Hardy and drought-tolerant, will grown in almost any soil and thrives in coastal conditions. Grows to 30cm. Can be clipped to shape. |
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| | Coprosma Black Cloud
|  | A great plant from New Zealand with good ground cover properties. Small glossy leaves are especially dark in the winter months. Hardy to dry conditions when established and salty conditions making it great for coastal areas. Protect from hard frosts. |
| | Price each - £7.50 | | |
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| | Coprosma coppershine
|  | An excellent wind hardy evergreen shrub grown for its shiny copper bronze foliage.Good for seaside gardens,height 4ft,spread 2ft,best in full sun in well drained soil.A good plant for growing in tubs and pots. Best grown in well drained soil. |
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| | Coprosma macrocarpa
|  | A large shrub from New Zealand that will reach about 2m in height. Quite rare in the wild. Female plants will get orange red berries in the autumn if grown with a male. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. |
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| | Coprosma parviflora
|  | An evergreen shrub from New Zealand. This forms a twiggy bush with tiny foliage up to a height and and spread of 2m. Grows well in damp conditions in sun or light shade. A great plant for adding structure to the borders. |
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| | Coprosma repens Pacific night
|  | A lovely foliage plant from New Zealand that should grow to about 1.5m high by 1m wide. Fantastic glossy dark leaf colour contrasts so well with silver foliage such as Convolvulus. Needs full sun and a free draining soil and will need protection from hard frosts. |
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| | Coprosma repens Pride
(Pride)
(Not currently in season)
|  | An evergreen shrub from New Zealand with exceptional glossy foliage with red tonings. Seems to be hardier than many of the coloured forms of Coprosma. Height 2-3m with a spread of 1-1.5m but can be trimmed to shape and size. Plant in moist but well drained soil and mulch well with bark or similar. Grows well in sun or partial shade. An exotic looking plant for the jungle effect garden. |
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| | Coprosma robusta
(Not currently in season)
|  | An exotic looking shrub from New Zealand with 7-12cm long glossy dark green leaves and ovoid deep orange to yellow berries in the autumn. Height 4-5m and 2-3m wide but the size can be controlled by pruning. The glossy leaves make a good impact for sub tropical jungle gardens. Plant in fertile, moist but well drained soil in sun or partial shade. Hardy to about minus 5 degrees once established. |
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| | Coprosma taiko
|  | A vigorous growing prostate shrub from New Zealand with dark green foliage and large blue berries in the autumn. Mainly grown for its attractive growth habit where it neatly grows over walls and as a ground cover with out clipping. Height 30cms with a spread of 1.2m. Plant in well drained soil in sun or light shade, hardy in our experience to minus 6 degrees. |
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| | Coprosma Walter Brockie
|  | A compact growing evergreen shrub from New Zealand with glossy, slightly undulating leaves that turn a distinctive brown throughout the year even more intense during winter. Height up to 1.2m, spread 1m, but can be trimmed to shape. An easy to grow shrub that withstands coastal conditions and virtually any type of soil in sun or shade. Hardy to about minus 5 c. |
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| | Coprosma x kirkii Variegata
|  | Evergreen salt wind resistant spreading shrub from New Zealand with variegated green- white foliage and white berries in autumn. Eventual height 1.5m. Spread up to 2m. Plant in full sun in well-drained neutral-acid soil. Ideal for a wall or bank. Has survived minus 6 degrees but may be hardier still. Can be grown in a basket or tub for a few years. |
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| | Corokia Bronze King
|  | A hybrid form of Corokia x virgata with an upright, twiggy, slender growth habit to 1.5m tall and 1m wide. Small glossy bronze foliage is enhanced by the small starry yellow flowers in the summer which are followed by wine red berries in the autumn. This New Zealand plant is a good choice for seaside gardens and for growing in tubs and containers. Plant in a well-drained soil in an open sunny position. |
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| | Corokia manganti
|  | An evergreen shrub from New Zealand with starry yellow flowers in spring followed by yellow berries in autumn. Height up to 2m with a spread of 1m. Clips well and makes a good seaside hedging plant. Tolerant of drought and wind. Plant in free draining soil in an open sunny position. Hardy to minus 5°C. |
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| | Corokia Red Wonder
|  | A hybrid form of Corokia x virgata from New Zealand forming an upright growing slender shrub to 1.5m with a spread of 1m. Smallish bronze green leaves are white underneath and are complimented by starry yellow flowers. Attractive deep red berries follow these flowers in the autumn. Plant in an open sunny situation in a well-drained soil. Good for seaside gardens and for growing in large tubs. |
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| | Corokia virgata
|  | A hardy evergreen shrub with star shaped yellow flowers in spring followed by bright orange berries in the autumn. Height 2m spread 1-1.5m. A good wind resistant shrub ideal for seaside gardens. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. |
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| | Corokia virgata Greentys Green
|  | A tough wind resistant evergreen shrub from New Zealand with bright green tiny leaves with yellow star shaped flowers in spring followed by yellow to red berries in autumn. Height and spread 1-1.5m. Grow in free draining soil in an open sunny position. Will withstand salt laden gales. |
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| | Corokia virgata Sunsplash
|  | Evergreen shrub from New Zealand with attractive cream green foliage. Height 1.2m. Spread 1m. Plant in fertile well-drained soil in full sun, to keep the colour. Good in a coastal situation. Will tolerate dry exposed sites once established. Has withstood minus 6 degrees with us. |
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| | Corokia x virgata Frosted Chocolate
(Frosted Chocolate)
|  | A frost hardy evergreen shrub from New Zealand that forms a well branched shrub to 1.2m tall and 1.5m wide with distinct chocolate coloured foliage, especially in cold weather. Grows well in seaside gardens withstanding strong winds well. Plant in well drained soil in full sun and then trim to shape. Can also make a good low hedge. Danger zone is minus 8 degrees or colder. |
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| | Corokia Yellow Wonder
(Yellow Wonder)
|  | A hybrid form of the evergreen Corokia x virgata from New Zealand with larger green leaves and starry yellow flowers in the summer followed by golden yellow berries in the autumn. A good plant for seaside gardens growing to about 1.5m tall and 1-1.5m wide. Grow in well-drained soil either in the ground or in pots in a sunny position. Can be trimmed to form different shapes. |
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| | Coronilla emerus
|  | A hardy deciduous shrub with 2cm long pale yellow flowers from late spring to autumn, followed by slender segmented 10cm long pods. Forms a bushy rounded shape up to 2m high with a spread of 1m. Pinnate leaves are mid green. Plant in well drained soil in full sun preferably with some shelter from North and East winds. |
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| | Correa alba
(Australian Fuchsia)
|  | This freely branching evergreen shrub bears short, bell shaped, sometimes pink tinted, waxy white flowers in clusters from early summer to late autumn. Height 2m with a spread of 1-2m. Hardy to about minus 5 degrees so protect in hard winters. Also makes a very good conservatory plant. |
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| | Correa backhouseana
(Australian Fuchsia)
|  | A spreading evergreen shrub with hairy rust-red stems, heart-shaped dark green leaves and small clusters of tubular, pale reddish green or cream flowers. Max Height 1m to 2m. Max Spread 1.5m to 2.5m. Flowers September to March. Full sun/partial shade. Although hardy best protected from severe frosts. Water thoroughly before planting. |
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| | Correa decumbens
|  | A dwarf evergreen, spreading shrub, from Australia with 2.5cm long narrow tubular red flowers with green tips in winter when little else is in flower. Height 20cms to 1m tall with a spread of 1-3m. An easy to grow variety for exposed areas making an excellent ground cover plant. Plant in moist but well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Hardy to about minus 5 degrees C. |
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| | Correa Dusky Bells
|  | Also known as the Australian Fuchsia this lovely evergreen shrub has clusters of tubular dusky carmine red flowers from autumn to spring. A wide spreading shrub up to 3m wide with a height of 1.5m. Plant in fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. Would make an excellent container plant in conservatories or can be grown outside in mild areas. Hardy to minus 5 degrees C. |
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| | Correa lawrenciana
|  | A large evergreen shrub from Tasmania with greeny white, cupped shaped flowers in autumn – winter. Height up to 4m with a spread of up to 2m but can grow larger if required. Prune every spring after flowering to control the size. Hardy to about minus 5 degrees if grown in very well drained, light acidic soil in full sun. |
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| | Correa marians marvel
|  | Known as the Australian fuchsia, this freely branching evergreen shrub bears short bell shaped deep pink flowers with a yellow throat in clusters from early summer right through to the autumn. Height 2m with a spread of 1-2m. Hardy to about minus 5 degrees so protect in hard winters. Also makes a very good conservatory plant. Plant in very well drained soil in full sun. |
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| | Cortaderia fluvida
|  | A tough hardy grass from New Zealand that resembles a spring flowering Pampas grass with arching grass like foliage and tawny, creamy buff flower plumes on 2m stems. Forms a clump 1.5-2m tall by 1.5 wide. Plant in any reasonable soil in full sun to light shade. |
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| | Cytisus porlock
|  | A semi evergreen fast growing shrub with very fragrant butter yellow flowers in April and May. Height up to 2m with a spread of 1.5m. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Certainly hardy to minus 5 degrees C. but can probably take colder temperatures. |
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| | Dianella nigra
|  | A hardy evergreen plant form New Zealand that resembles a small fine leaved flax grown for its glossy dark blue berries in autumn. Height up to 60 cms with a spread of 40-60 cms. Plant in moist but well drained soil in full sun or semi shade. A great plant for mass planting as ground cover. |
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| | Dianella nigra Margaret Pringle
|  | An attractive evergreen clump forming grass from New Zealand with creamy white variegated leaves that are tinged pink. This gives it an appearance of a young Phormium tricolor. White flowers in summer followed by viridescent blue berries on a long stalk in autumn. Height 40-50cms with a spread in the region of 40cms. Plant in free draining soil in full sun. Makes an excellent tub plant. |
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| | Dianella tasmanica
|  | A tufted perennial with stiff, strap-like leaves. Branching panicles of star-shaped lavender-blue to violet flowers with yellow anthers, followed by dark blue berries. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting. |
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| | Dodonaea viscosa
(Hop Bush)
|  | Vigorous evergreen shrub with midgreen foliage and winged red-brown capsules in late summer. Height and spread 1-3m. Salt-wind and drought –tolerant. Hardy to about minus 5 degrees C. |
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| | Dodonaea viscosa purpurea
|  | Vigorous small tree or large shrub with elliptical purple-red foliage and pink-purple or yellow capsules in late summer. Height and spread to 3m. Plant in full sun in fertile well-drained soil. Should be hardy to about minus 5 degrees. A good plant for coastal exposure. |
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| | Drimys lanceolata
|  | An evergreen aromatic large shrub with creamy white flowers in April and May. Attractive copper tinted young foliage. Large leathery green leaves. Height and spread 2-3m. Needs some shelter from north and east winds. Plant in full sun in ordinary well drained garden soil. Male plants available. |
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| | Drimys winteri
(Winters bark)
|  | Dense, upright shrub with aromatic bark and leathery leaves, dark green above, blue-white beneath. Large clusters of fragrant ivory white flowers. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser. |
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| | Echium candicans Syn E. fastuosum
(Pride of Madeira)
|  | This beautiful flowering evergreen shrub from Madeira forms a large bush to about 2m high and wide. Covered in long dense spikes of purplish blue flowers from April to June up to 60 cm long. A fast growing plant that needs very well drained soil and full sun. Can also be grown as a large tub plant using John Innes no. 3 with extra grit for drainage. Hardy to about minus 3 degrees C. so cover with fleece on frosty nights. Skin irritant. |
| | Price each - £8.95 | | |
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| | Echium pininana
|  | Evergreen shrub with very large silver-hairy leaves. Seeds freely after flowering, from the very tall spikes of funnel shaped blue flowers, which are produced in the summer. Height 3 to 5m. Needs full sun and a well-drained soil. Can cause skin irritation. Protect from hard frost – it should be able to stand temperatures as low as minus 5 degrees C. A truly exotic looking plant from the Canary Islands. |
| | Price each - £5.95 | | |
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| | Elaeagnus ebbingei
|  | Further details are in our hedging section. |
| | Price each - £5.95 | | |
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| | Elaeagnus x ebbingei Gold Splash
|  | A tough plant with large golden leaves edged with a narrow band of green. Wind hardy and will grow in most ordinary garden soils. Water well for the first season. Height and spread in the region of 2m. Plant in full sun or light shade. |
| | Price each - £6.50 | | |
| | Embothrium coccineum
|  | Chilean Fire Bush ,Flame Flower. An upright tree with narrow mid to deep green leaves. Attractive clusters of scarlet flowers. Height 10m. Spread 5m. Flower colour Scarlet. Flowers from March to May. Evergreen. Foliage colour Green. Frost hardy. Sheltered Site. Planting instructions Back-fill with soil mixed with peat and a suitable fertiliser. |
| | Price each - £12.95 | | |
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| | Embothrium coccineum Inca Flame
(The Chilean Fire Bush)
|  | Hardy evergreen small tree with racemes of red waxy tubular flowers in summer. Height to 10m (30ft) Spread to 5m (15ft) Plant in sun or part-shade in slightly acid rich soil. Best sheltered from strong winds. An ideal plant for woodland gardens or at the back of mixed borders. |
| | Price each - £12.50 | | |
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| | Equisetum hyemale Robustum
(Barred Horsetail)
|  | This is the large form - with a potential to reach 1 to 1.5m tall or more in the right conditions. A stunning plant for shallow water planting. Bright green fleshy stems are barred with black rings. Plant in a medium container using aquatic soil and cover with pea gravel. Planting depth 0-30cms with an overall height in the region of 60-100cms. |
| | Price each - £6.50 | | |
| | Equisiteum hyemale
|  | A stunning plant for shallow water planting. Bright green fleshy stems are barred with black rings. Plant in a medium container using aquatic soil and cover with pea gravel. Planting depth 0-30cms with an overall height in the region of 60-100cms.
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| | Eucalyptus gunni
(Cider Gum)
|  | Young leaves are rounded. Older leaves are wider and lance shaped. Will grow into a large tree or is best cut back hard each year to encourage young growth, which is very useful for flower arranging. Mature tree has attractive peeling bark. |
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| | Eucalyptus johnsonii
(Tasmanian yelllow gum)
|  | This fast growing evergreen tree forms a compact pyramidal shape of attractive foliage and bark with cream flowers when mature. Height up to 10m with a spread of 5-7m. Can be pollarded annually to keep to a smaller size. Plant in deep rich well drained soil in full sun. |
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| | Eucalyptus pauciflora
|  | A hardy evergreen shrub or large tree depending on how its pruned, prune down hard every year to keep its size down to less than 3m. As a tree it can grow up to 15m. Fast growing, plant in well-drained soil in full sun, good cut foliage plant. |
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| | Eucomis comosa Sparkling Burgundy
|  | A great new herbaceous plant - with just about everything being red. Red leaves, red flower stems and red flowers. The colour is intensified by the sunlight. Height in the region of 50cms. Although hardy it is best to mulch well in the autumn. Plant with silver foliage for great results. |
| | Price each - £3.95 | | |
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| | Eucomis pole evansii
|  | A bulbous perennial from South Africa with unusual green flowers in the summer. Leaves resemble that of a pineapple. Grow in light free draining soil in sun or light shade. Height up to 2m and will take some frost but will need mulching in the autumn. |
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| | Eucryphia cordifolia x lucida
|  | A good evergreen shrub with a height in the region of 3m and a spread of up to 2.5m. White flowers are produced in August to September. Plant in sun or partial shade in a moist acid soil. |
| | Price each - £7.50 | | |
| | Eucryphia milliganii
|  | A beautiful evergreen large hardy shrub that forms a slender upright bush with glossy dark green leaves and white cup shaped flowers 2cm across in mid summer. Height 4-6m and a spread of 1.5m or more. Plant in fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun with some shelter from strong winds. |
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| | Eucryphia x intermedia
|  | An evergreen shrub, hardy in Southwest. Height 3m spread 2m. An erect quick growing shrub which has 5cm wide pure white flowers with golden stamens in the centre from August to September. Plant in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade in a light, neutral or acid soil. (Add peat when planting). |
| | Price each - £7.50 | | |
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| | Eucryphia x nymansensis Nymansay
|  | A hardy evergreen tree that forms a dense columnar tree after many years with white cup shaped 7cm wide flowers from late summer to autumn. Height 8-15m with a spread of 2-5m. Will only reach it’s full height in sheltered woodland sites. Plant in a moist fertile but well drained soil in full sun with some shelter from strong winds. |
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| | Eugenia paniculata
|  | This glossy leaved evergreen small spreading tree from Australia has a creamy pink – light brown bark and reddish bronze foliage when young turning to a shiny deep green. Small white flowers appear in the summer, which are followed by red – purple berries in the autumn. Height up to 8m with a spread of 2-3m but can be pruned to size. Hardy to about minus 5 degrees when mature. Plant in well drained fertile soil in full sun or partial shade with some protection from north and east winds. |
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| | Euryops abrotanifolius
|  | A shrub from South Africa growing to 1m high. Silvery foliage is complimented by yellow daisy like flowers in the spring through the summer. Needs a very free draining soil and a sunny situation. Protect from hard frosts. Will make a very good conservatory plant, giving colour for many months of the year. |
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| | Euryops chrysanthemoides
|  | A small tender shrub with purplish stems and deeply divided leaves. Yellow daisy flowers with a deep yellow centre. Max Height 30cm to 90cm. Max Spread 30cm to 90cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting. |
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| | Euryops lateriflorus
|  | This is a rare form of Euryops from South Africa. This is a great plant for adding bright colour to the garden in late winter through the spring. Only reaches about 1m tall and as long as this is planted in full sun in a free draining soil then it should prove very hardy. |
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| | Euryops pectinatus
|  | A dense upright shrub with delicate grey hairy leaves, long stalked bright yellow daisy flowers. Height 1m. Spread 1m. Flower colour Yellow. Flowers from April to October. A South African plant that needs a free draining soil. Should be hardy to about minus 5 degrees C. |
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| | Euryops spathaceus
|  | We believe that we are the only nursery currently offering this plant for sale in the UK. For great colour in the late spring to summer then you will find that this South African shrub won't disappoint. A dense leafy shrub only reaching to about 1m tall. Grows best in full sun in a free draining soil where the yellow flowers will be seen to their best. Should only need protection from severe frosts |
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| | Euryops tysonii
|  | A hardy evergreen rounded South African shrub with bright green foliage and masses of small yellow flowers in summer. Height and spread to 1m. Plant in full sun in very well drained soil. |
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| | Euryops virgineus
(Honey Euryops)
|  | Evergreen shrub with fine dark green foliage and masses of small honey-scented flowers in spring. Height and spread 1.5m. Plant in light humus-rich well-drained soil, in full sun. A native of South Africa. So far hardy to minus 7 degrees. |
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| | Fatsia japonica moseri
|  | A compact form of Fatsia only 2m high by 2.5m wide whereas the ordinary Fatsia can reach 3-4m. Forms a tough hardy evergreen shrub with large sub tropical foliage. Clusters of white flowers followed by black berries. Grows best in deep shade to half shade in moisture retentive but free draining soil. It tends to go yellowish in full sun. A poisonous plant - do not plant where young children may come into contact with it. |
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| | Fertiliser
|  | A great general fertiliser that we have had specially formulated. This feeds plants for one year but is only active in warm soils so should not be leached out of the soil by rain.
Contains all the necessary nutrients along with trace elements. The best fertiliser that we have had in nearly 30 years. Can be used in tubs, pots, and hanging baskets, along with trees, shrubs, lawns, vegetables and most other garden uses. Very concentrated so you only need small amounts. |
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| | Fuchsia magellanica Riccartonii
|  | A deciduous hardy outdoor hedging fuchsia with purple-red flowers from June-October. Height in the region of 2m. Plant in most ordinary garden soils in full sun or light shade. Makes a magnificent flowering hedge. |
| | Price each - £6.50 | | |
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| | Fuchsia procumbens
|  | Deciduous hardy trailing fuchsia with small heart-shaped light green foliage and unusual greenish-yellow to pale orange tubular flowers in summer. Spread 1-1.5m. Plant in sun in light fertile soil. |
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