A graceful pink flowered shrub with slightly fragrant flowers. Evergreen in milder climate. In harsher locations might benefit from being cut back in autumn and given a thick mulch. 10' tall eventually. 2l pot

Plant in full sun in fertile but well drained soil. The yellow and green variegated leaves remain on the shrub for most of the year and in June it produces a lot of pink flushed fragrant flute shaped flowers on arching branches. Being a bit tender, it's best grown against a wall. H&S around 6'

This deciduous Abutilon has clear mauve flowers in late April to May and bears them in great profusion. It grows to a height of about 10' with a spread of around 4' with us. It's happy in most soils and prefers to be in full sun. Frost Hardy but went to -7 on the SW corner of our house last winter.

A mimosa that can go to around 20', spreading about 10'. It likes sun or partial shade and has fragrant yellow flowers in spring. The semi-weeping habit becomes more obvious as the tree matures. It's evergreen, frost tolerant for brief periods and said to do well in British gardens. 2l pot

(formerly Lippia citrodora)
Sometimes called lemon verbena, the leaves of this plant are intensely lemon-scented. It's a good one to plant where you can brush your hands over it! The leaves can be used to make a tisane or place one in the bottom of a cake tin to flavour a sponge. Goes to -5 in our garden if not cut back until danger of frost is over. Can be used in linen cupboards, placed between sheets to give a beautiful scent. Sprays of small white flowers in late summer but the strongly scented leaves are the real attraction. Nobody can pass it without stroking it.
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Frost tolerant to -5 here but disappears in winter. Sunny,sheltered site. 7'-8'tall. This unusual shrub is a most welcome late flowering addition to the garden with its lovely purple buds and yellow pea like flowers. It flowers right through October.Half hardy, can disappear in winter and come back in spring. Sheltered spot preferred. 2l.pot

This distinctive evergreen tree was beloved of Victorians, with bright green, shiny leaves that mature to dark green. Its leaves are sharp, hence the name - it would puzzle a monkey to climb it! It's hardy and will grow to 80' or more so is not one for the small garden. These also make a magnificent avenue. Ours are currently 3' tall and have 6 or 7 branches. Water well in first year of growth. 3l pot

This has mid-green rounded leaves that are slightly 'toothed' at the edges. The flowers are highly scented fluffy and yellow. It's a lovely thing to have in flower in your garden in late spring/early summer. It will take a fair amount of shade and is hard down to -7 C here. 2l pot

Smaller leaf version and smaller flowers than Azara dentata but with the same perfume. Grows to around 15' and spread to 6' or 7'. 2 l pot.

Shiny oval leaves with deliciously scented yellow, fluffy flowers in mid-summer

Upright shrub with small leaves and bright yellow/orange flowers followed by purplish berries. Often has a second flush of flowers in late summer. Makes a good security hedge as its thorns are an excellent deterrent. 2l pot

Largest 'bunches' of flowers of any Buddleia, almost in a hand like form. It was found growing in a quarry in Dartmoor many years ago and somebody was lowered down on a rope to collect cuttings! Obviously it's a natural cross. 2l

Long trusses of deep violet flowers with an orange throat adorn this butterfly-attracting shrub. It must be one of the best colour forms and is a striking and eye-catching addition to any garden. Buddleias grow fast to around 12' and like a fertile well-drained soil in full sun. Cutting them back hard in March keeps them in good shape and flowering well.
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Panicles of fragrant, reddish purple flowers which are very attractive to butterflies. This Buddleia has yellow/green variegated foliage and the flowers are spectacular and continuous. Fertile, well drained soil in full sun. H&S 12' but can be controlled with annual pruning. If any stems revert to plain green cut them out. Prune in March to 3 or 4 buds. 2 litre pot.

This unusual Buddleia is not at all like the rather beefier Buddleias we usually think of. It has panicles of elegantly delicate deeply purple flowers in late summer into autumn. It grows to H&S of 6'. Plant in full sun in fertile, well drained soil. 2 litre pot.

This dwarf Buddleia grows little beyond 4' H&S yet bears blooms almost as big as those on the larger types. This makes it ideal for smaller gardens or for a place in a sunny shrub border. Treat as any other Buddleia, giving it a sunny position in well drained moist soil. To avoid legginess, prune back hard in spring. Butterfly magnet.

Dark green leaves with pale pink flowers adorn this deciduous shrub in summer. But it is for the gloriously coloured berries that it is grown. These arrive in autumn and are a real sight to behold. Sun or dappled shade, fertile, well-drained soil. Will tolerate a little lime. C. Profusion grows well on its own producing fat crops of berries, loved by birds. 2l pot

A most unusual and little known Camellia, this produces large open double flowers, starting pink and fading to purple as they age. Glossy dark green foliage. Camellias like a sheltered position in full sun or some shade in will-drained, light, acidic soil.

A lovely white flower on this vigorous upright Camellia. Plant in sun or shade away from cold winds. Avoid lime and plant in humus rich, moist and well drained acid/neutral soil. H. 6'. Spring flowering.

A vigorous evergreen with large semi-double white flowers. H 30' S 25'.

The japonicas are early flowering evergreens with beautiful flowers which can be seen as early as February, continuing until April. Humus rich, lim free soil and shelter from cold winds are a necessity. This one has large, very dark, semi double flowers on a neatly compact plant. H. & S. approx 5'.

This is an upright, compact growing Camellia, flowering in mid season. The small bright red flowers are the anemone form. H&S about 6'

This is an extremely unusual Camellia with leaves that are split at the ends and sometimes slightly curved, like a fish's tail. Its nickname is the 'fishtail Camellia'. It has pretty single pink (sometimes white) flowers and the leaves are a beautiful glossy, dark green. Because it's so rarely seen, it's probably worth growing this one as a specimen plant and not just as part of a grouping. Eventual height is around 6', perhaps a little taller. Not easy to propagate!

Salmon pink, peony like flowers, edged with white. H 5 ' 6 ft.

Large rose pink flowers, semi double and randomly flecked with white. H. 5-6 ft.

An upright plant going to H. 16' S. 9'. This Camellia has double white flowers which have a pale cream shading. Flower mid-winter to early spring.

Lovely white semi-double flowers with prominent yellow centres. Evergreen, flowering in late winter and early spring. H&S 9' max.

A semi-double white flower streaked with rose to deep pink. This is a beautiful plant, catches the eye and has everything in it that attracts people to Camellias. H.28' S. 25'.

Vigorous upright evergreen with single white flowers, flushed pink. C. sasanquas are among the earliest flowering Camellias, some starting before Christmas and going on into late winter. Plant them in a sheltered, sunny position and not facing East where early morning sun will damage any lightly frosted buds. H. 7' after 10 years.

Camellia sasanqua are some of the earliest flowering Camellias and this is single pink variety is scented and flowering before Christmas in most gardens. It has a loose, rather sprawling habit and also looks good if trained against a wall. In some parts of USA, these looser formed Camellias are grown as downward trailing ground cover, something rarely seen in UK. H 20', S 10'. 3 or 4 litre pots.

This C. oleifera hybrid has peony like mixed and irregular white petals. When fully grown it can reach a height of 22' and a spread of 12'. Flowers early round about January.

A medium rose from with incurved petals of a beautiful dark red. This shrub has compact, upright growth and flowers mid to late season.

One of the larger Camellias this has double rose pink flowers in spring - very popular and deserves to be. Open habit. H. &S 12'

This gorgeous clear pink Camellia must be one of the best known and loved of all. It's a long flowering Camellia from February to May. Compact and upright, it can be grown in a large container or as an informal and beautiful hedge. H. 16' S. 8'

Rather faster growing with semi-double white flowers in late winter/early spring. Dark green, evergreen foliage. H' 12' S. 8'

Dusty pink formal double flowers on strong upright branches. Late flowering. In 10 years would reach 9' with a spread of 10'. Camellias like an acid, loamy soil in sun or some shade. They won't tolerate lime.

Double crimson flowers in spring, of a really stunning colour. This is one of the smaller Camellias and is good in a smaller garden. H 8' S 5'

An irregular shaped flower in shades of rose pink, very pretty loose peony form of flower. One of the smaller shrubs it goes to around 10' at maturing with a similar spread.

Richly coloured blue flowers in late summer. Attractive to butterflies. Small grey/green leaves. Likes a sunny well drained site, hates to be waterlogged. Frost hardy. 2l pot

Grows to around 4'6' in height and spreads to about 10'. Blue flowers in dense terminal cymes, 3" long. Plant in full sun but shelter from cold winds. Most Ceanothus appreciate the shelter of a wall and take temperatures down to -5C.

Pretty, deep blue flowers in early summer. This shrub does best when sheltered from cold winds and is happiest as a wall shrub in most gardens. The leaves are densely clustered, dark, glossy green and smaller than the C. Concha. Full sun. Well drained soil. Flowers April - June. H & S 10'

Low growing and spreading, this makes a good border edging or ground cover plant. It has dark blue flowers in summer and is fast growing. The flowers are borne in profusion and the foliage is an attractive dark green. It's tolerant of most soils but likes good drainage and a warm, sheltered spot where it does well even in poor soil. Good for coastal planting.

aka the shrubby Plumbago to which it is no relation at all! This lovely plant has clear blue flowers from July into autumn. It grows best in a sunny and sheltered position in most well drained soils and eventually reaches a height of around 3' to 4'. Hardy. 2l pot

Grown for its beautifully coloured foliage this gets to around 15' to 25' tall. This lovely small, multi-stemmed tree has heart shaped leaves which often turn yellow in autumn. Its flowers, which aren't very conspicuous, can be deep crimson, pink, or sometimes white, emerging in spring on bare stems. It's happy in full sun and is hardy but once planted, don't disturb it. Available in autumn and spring only because of shipping size. 2l. pot

Hardy with us, yellow flowers, evergreen, generous flowerer.
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Plant in full sun or partial shade in well drained, fertile soil. Flowers from March to May and is fully hardy. These ornamental quinces flower on bare stems and Geisha Girl, being later than the others extends their season. It has deep apricot pink flowers with glossy dark green leaves. H 3.5 ft. S. about 6' The fruits can be used in cooking and to make a jelly.

Pure white flowers in early spring carried on the previous year's wood. They usually flower on bare branches. H. up to 8' S. up to 15'. Plant in sun or partial shade in well drained fertile soil. 2l

Also known as Japanese quince. Best grown in a sunny spot or partial shade, in well-drained soil, this has bright red flowers in spring. Tolerant of most soils but needs keeping in shape after flowering. Beware thorns! Hardy. 2l pot

This deciduous plant flowers in spring. The saucer-shaped pink flowers are a lovely fresh colour. Best in a sunny position and a well drained soil. H. 8' x S. 15' 2l pot

Rowallane is a small shrub, with oval leaves and dark red flowers followed by yellow fruits. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. H. approx 3.5' Hardy. 2l pot

Sold in a 4 litre pot, this shrub, little known in UK, is also known as Leatherleaf. It's a bog plant from North America with dull green leaves and very pretty white, heather like flowers in spring. It needs to be planted in some partial shade with a good acidic moist peaty soil or compost. Hardy.

An evergreen, this lovely shrub is ideal as a pot plant on the terrace or in the shrub border. It has white, scented flowers in spring and likes a sunny position and is happy in most well-drained soils. Half hardy. 2l pot

This well-known Choisya brings a ray of sunshine to the wintery garden and it's a real joy on a dull day. It has scented white flowers in spring and autumn. Likes full sun to partial shade and grows anything from 3' to 6' H&S. Slow grower. Hardy. 2l pot

A fairly new compact, hardy shrub covered in spring and autumn with large amounts of white, scented flowers. This is a really versatile shrub and can be planted as a hedge, in a border or in a pot. Softer foliage than others, more attractive in our view. H 3'-4' 2 litre pot.

Fast growing, dense, bushy and evergreen with saucer shaped white flowers opening from red buds in summer. H. 3' S 4' Likes well drained soil and does well in poor soil. Plant in a sheltered position in full sun. Frost hardy. 2 litre pot

A most attractive colour of dark, purple-pink with a golden yellow eye. The petals are crinkled like silk at the edges. This Cistus has a dense growth habit with dark green foliage, beautifully complementing the flowers. Grows best in a sunny, sheltered position. Frost hardy. Pinch out after flowering to promote bushy growth and trim lightly to shape, if required but do not prune hard. H&S about 3'. 2 litre pot

Dark pink flowers in May June and masses of them! This shrub is evergreen and are frost hardy, so if in doubt, cover with some horticultural fleece. They're drought tolerant and like well-drained soil in full sun.H&S 3' to 4'. 2 litre pot.

This is a deciduous shrub with large leaves which are heart-shaped. In summer to mid-autumn it has many clusters of fragrant rosy red, fragrant flowers. Suckering. H&S around 9'. Grows in most soil types but prefers Acid to Neutral, in partial shade or full sun, facing south or west. Give it a sheltered spot away from cold winds and give it a winter mulch. Frost hardy to around -6C.

This is a major favourite in our garden and every year, without fail, a dozen people ask what it is or where that lovely scent comes from. It flowers in late summer and is sweetly scented but the bonus is that the flowers are followed by wonderful navy blue berries. Comes into leaf late, so don't worry! 2l. pot

The lovely fragrant, sweet pepper bush is a bit unusual and altogether beautiful. Our plants are lovely bushy specimens ready to pop straight into the garden. This deciduous shrub is fully hardy with fragrant white flowers in upright spikes from summer to autumn. Most acid soils in semi-shade. H&S 8'.

Eye-catching evergreen shrub with small gold and green leaves Grows to approx. 4' x 4'. Good sea side plant.
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Colourful variegated leaves of red/pink adorn this pretty little shrub. Grows to 3' and is half hardy. Ideal for small gardens or borders where space is restricted. 2l pot

These will be supplied as bare-rooted plants in spring only. One of the dogwood family, the flaming red stems are a gorgeous note of colour in a winter garden and look best when planted in a group. In spring/early summer they produce green leaves and small white flowers. Cur the stems hard back each March to ensure the production of the brilliantly flowered stems and apply a thick mulch of well-rotted manure or leaf mould. Ours will be bare-rooted but have been stooled so as to produce a good shape and each plant has between 6 and 10 stems and is the equivalent of a 10l pot's worth.

Said by some to be very slow growing but we planted this one in 2000 when it was 2' tall. It's now 15' so it hasn't read the books! 3l. pot in autumn and spring.

Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK. Cream to pale green flowers and happy in sun or shade. Can get to 8' against a warm wall and they like slightly acid soil. 2l pot

This is a small shrub growing to between 3' and 4' in height and spread but possibly less. The leaves are oval and a dull green in colour. The attractive bell shaped flowers are a deep pink and about 1.5" long and will be seen mainly in autumn or early winter Half hardy. 2l pot

This Mediterranean shrub has bright yellow flowers and glaucous leaves. It likes to be in a sunny position and to be well drained but not to dry out completely. In our garden, it flowers for several months of the year and we think it's a really 'good value' shrub. 2l pot.

Pale yellow lightly scented flowers with variegated leaves make this a most attractive plant which brightens up the garden. Full sun or some shade. H. 2 - 3 feet S 2 feet. 2l pot.

This really should flower at Christmas! In May & June it's covered in red lantern-like flowers which dangle from the stiff branches, covered in dark green leaves. It's a most attractive shrub growing to about 20' in height and 15' spread at maturity. The books say it goes down to -5C but ours, which is among other shrubs and so a little sheltered, has been with us for many years. Plant in partial shade preferably, in acid and humus-rich soil.

Highly fragrant pale pink to white flowers in late winter to early spring. This is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub which is said to grow to between 4' and 6' but which has grown much taller in our experience! It's a real beauty. These plants will take a fair amount of shade but like fertile, humus rich and well-drained soil. They don't like to be moved. 2l pots. Limited availability.

Highly scented winter flowering evergreen which, in our garden, has grown to around 12' height and spread. Small, very pretty, pink flowers. Frost hardy. 2l pot

Handsomely edged variegated leaves, small pink flowers which are very strongly perfumed in winter. Grows to around 4' and can be trimmed after flowering, if necessary. Grow in a sunny spot near your front door to get the best of its lovely scent. 2l pot.

Bright green tapering leaves about 2.5 ins long with rose pink sprays of flowers that are a soft carmine inside. H&S 3'. Plant in full sun or part shade in fertile, moist and well-drained soil. Flowers spring to early summer.

This very floriferous shrub has double flowers that are pink on the outside and white inside, carried on arching, spreading branches. Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. H. 5' S. 5'. 2 litre pot

Frost-hardy plant good for a woodland garden or amongst other shrubs and trees. An evergreen, upright shrub with a dense habit this has red shoots and glossy, aromatic dark-green leaves. White flowers are produced in mid and late spring. Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Provide shelter from cold, drying winds. 2l pot