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aka Red flowering Abelia

With its compact nature its almost non-stop flowering will look stunning in a pot or in the garden or even a hedge. Glossy green foliage is topped with masses of raspberry pink blooms that maintain their colour as they turn to seed heads. Easy care. Evergreen. PVR

The cooler months really bring out the colour of the seed heads.

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This easy to grow shrub has glossy, fresh green leaves with a creamy yellow edge. New spring growth is flushed red, creating interest early in the year. Tubular white flowers with a sweet smell are produced through the summer, much to the delight of bees. Perennial PVR

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aka Box

A slow growing compact form of Box with a naturally rounded shape. In spring the fresh new growth is shaded a beautiful soft lime green turning to a darker glossy green on maturity. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

'Green Gem' is the perfect choice for a low hedge as it doesn't need as much clipping as other Buxus due to its compact habit. Nice for topiary work too. Though 'Green Gem' is very tolerant and hardy it prefers not to have 'wet feet' in winter - quite understandable, I don't much like wet feet myself!

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aka Box Std

This form of Buxus has attractive green leaves with lighter green new growth, suitable for classic small hedges and topiary work. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Presented here as a standard. Evergreen.

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aka Large Leafed Box or Wintergreen Boxwood

This form of Box has a larger leaf than many other varieties hence the name macro = large and phylla = leaf. The glossy green foliage looks good all year round and is particularly attractive in spring. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Clips well, Evergreen

The perfect little shrub for low formal hedges or topiary work. Equally this Buxus looks good as a stand alone shrub to add substance to the border.

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aka Chinese Beauty Berry

A favourite amongst florists. The Chinese Beauty Berry is unique and beautiful when the slender branches are all dressed up with rich purple shiny berries from autumn through to winter. These are followed by soft downy sage green leaves. Prune after berries fall. Deciduous.

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aka Rock Rose

Rock Rose. A lovely little shrub for a sunny border or bank. The grey-green foliage is aromatic and has open faced blooms of pure white, with a crimson blotch and yellow centre making a very showy display in late spring. Prefers well drained soil, can tolerate drought once established. Evergreen.

Cistus should be trimmed lightly after flowering. They prefer a light soil and don't need a lot of feeding.

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aka Rock Rose

A superb little shrub for those hot dry spots in the garden. The aromatic grey leaves are decorated with hot rose pink flowers off and on throughout the year. Loves warmth and needs a well drained spot. Tolerates light frost and benefits from a trim every now and then. Evergreen.

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A great new hybrid with larger flowers than many of its contemporaries, its scent is divine! Leaves are lustrous and dark green, so will add structure and form all through the year. Its perfect for a partially shady border, or a woodland garden. Evergreen

Perfume Princess is the largest and longest flowering of all Daphne and will tolerate full sun.

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A spreading dwarf form of the eternally popular Gardenia. Covers itself in a mass of sweetly fragrant flowers from late spring to summer. Ideal as a container plant or use as a ground cover in a warm, frost free position in the garden. Will respond well to regular liquid feeding. Evergreen.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. One of our favourite Hydrangeas. Gorgeous large white flower heads that open from soft lime green buds. Lovely to pick. Best planted in dappled light in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead Hydrangea. Tight rounded heads of bright pink petals edged with white set against dark green foliage make this easy to grow Hydrangea highly desirable. Has a dense bushy habit. Plant in morning sun or dappled shade in humus rich soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka Lacecap Hydrangea

Lacecap. Gorgeous, large flattened flower-heads made up of a tight central zone of tiny flowers in tones of pink and blue surrounded by an outer halo of pink and white florets. Handsome green foliage completes the picture. Plant in morning sun or dappled light. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. Gorgeous blood red to Aubergine coloured flowers that deepen to purple. Dark green foliage. Best planted in a semi-shaded position in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. AKA Hydrangea Bloody Marvellous Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. An enchanting soft pink mop head hydrangea with striking contrasting black stems, an outstanding specimen plant. Pink Maiden is free flowering with a profusion of flower heads on a neat and compact bush. Suitable for container growing, likes shade in the hottest part of the day. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. If you love the crispness of white flowers set against fresh green foliage then you will love this attractive Hydrangea. Big rounded heads of pure white flowers that appear from summer through to autumn. Nice compact habit so equally at home in a container or the garden. Prefers semi-shade.

Hydrangeas are relatively easy care shrubs but do best if they are planted in nice rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Information Pages

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aka Lacecap Hydrangea

Lacecap. This has a lovely dark purple/black flushed foliage especially in the cooler climates. The flowers are big and bold pink appearing in early spring, covering most of the plant which is itself mounded and compact. A real head turner in the garden or in a pot on the deck. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. This has a lovely dark purple/black flushed foliage especially in the cooler climates. The flowers are big and bold red appearing in early spring, covering most of the plant which is itself mounded and compact. Will look stunning in the garden or a pot on the deck. Deciduous.

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aka Trailing Lantana

Lantana montevidensis Alba is a trailing form of Lantana. The blooms are white, appear in masses from spring to autumn. Purple Trailing Lantana’s foliage will change to a red to purple color in the colder months. The foliage is very aromatic. Evergreen.

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aka Bay Tree

A selected form of the ancient and ever popular Bay Tree. Having smaller leaves than other forms makes it ideal for topiary work. The leaves are aromatic, dark green and leathery and just love to be clipped or cooked! Tolerant of most conditions including coastal. Evergreen. Culinary.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. Bright violet blue flowers on long "pickable" stems and an intense perfume make this English Lavender one to add to your collection. Easy to grow in a warm well drained position. Trim after flowering to encourage strong healthy new growth. Suitable for drying and hedging. Evergreen. RHS AGM

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. An 'English' type Lavender with deliciously aromatic foliage and flowers. The grey leaves are off set by dark purple flower heads that appear from summer through to early autumn. Makes a lovely hedge. Trims well (after flowering). Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen

After trimming your Lavender dry the flower heads to use for potpourri. Top tip - put dried Lavender in the vacuum cleaner bag to perfume your whole home and keep the vacuum smelling sweet.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. English Lavender. A highly fragrant Lavender with arching silver grey foliage and stems of dainty flowers that have a silver hue toned with soft violet. Very pretty when in full flower during summer. Plant in a warm well drained spot. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka French Lavender

Lavandula Hybrid. A popular Lavender that produces an abundance of long stemmed, dark lavender flower heads through-out the summer. These are used commercially for dried flowers and oil production. Just lovely in the garden and will help attract bees. Well worth planting for the fragrance alone.

'Grosso' is probably one of the most deliciously fragrant of all the Lavenders available to gardeners' today. Evergreen.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. Named after one of England's finest gardens this lovely little English Lavender has intensely aromatic foliage and flowers. The deep purple flowers appear on fine stems in summer. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. RHS AGM.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. English Lavender. A dwarf, compact form with foliage and flowers that carry the true sweet lavender fragrance we all love. The fine, grey foliage is topped off with stalks of small flower heads in the peak of summer. Trim after flowering. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

'Munstead' is named after Munstead Woods in Surrey - the home of renowned garden designer - the late Gertrude Jeckyl.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. English Lavender. This selected form of the ever popular and very fragrant English Lavender will delight the senses with stems of intense blue-mauve flowers in the summer months. Aromatic fine grey foliage. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and trim after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka French-English Hybrid Lavender

Lavandula. This is a stunning hybrid lavender which is both tall and sturdy. With large aromatic grey foliage and long stems of intensely aromatic purple flower heads it is a very desirable plant. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

Lavender 'Super' can be grown as a hedge or used in the border for colour and fragrance. Lavender flowers are great for attracting bees to the garden so they ideal to plant near the vegetable garden to assist with pollination.

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aka Fringe Flower

An attractive and easy care shrub with arching branches of deep burgundy wine foliage. In spring and summer dark pink 'fringed' flowers appear and these carry a pleasant fragrance. Easy to grow in sun or part shade, prefers well drained soil. Provides a nice contrast to green. Evergreen.

AKA 'The Fringe Flower' Loropetalum is in the same family as 'Witch Hazel'. It has quite a broad habit but responds well to trimming if you wish the shrub to have a more rounded shape.

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aka Fringe Flower

An attractive and easy care shrub with arching branches of deep burgundy wine foliage. In spring and summer dark pink 'fringed' flowers appear and these carry a pleasant fragrance. Easy to grow in sun or part shade, prefers well drained soil. Presented here as a topiary standard.

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aka Fringe Flower

An interesting shrub with neat oval leaves that are shaded in tones of burgundy and deep green. The shaggy bright pink 'fringed' flower heads appear in spring. The growth habit is slightly lax and pendulous. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Prefers a slightly acid soil. Evergreen.

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aka Germander

This evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean loves hot dry spots and does well at the sea-side. Attractive tubular blue flowers are set amoungst aromatic silver grey leaves from spring to summer. Makes a fantastic low hedge and clips well. Happiest in light well drained soil.

The secret to your Teucrium hedge looking good is regular trimming however it is important that your last trim for the summer is done no later than mid March.

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Low Horizon will form a soft grey green carpet covered in white in spring and summer. Fabulous for covering dry banks or providing an easycare groundcover. Occasional pruning will maintain a compact shape. Evergreen. PVR.WES06