Cercis siliquastrum, the Judas tree
Cercis siliquastrum is a bushy, spreading, deciduous tree, with vibrant spring blossom and good autumn leaf colour…. Continue reading Cercis siliquastrum, the Judas tree
Aeonium arboreum ‘Atropurpurea’, purple houseleek tree
Aeonium arboretum ‘Atropurpurea’ is a large evergreen tender succulent, that can grow up to 1.5m, and has been described as ‘Sempervivum on stilts’…. Continue reading Aeonium arboreum ‘Atropurpurea’, purple houseleek tree
Aesculus hippocastanum, horse chestnut
Aesculus hippocastanum is a large deciduous tree with a spreading habit, most famous for its large seeds (conkers) but also valued for its handsome spring flowers…. Continue reading Aesculus hippocastanum, horse chestnut
Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii, glorybower
Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii is a large and vigorous deciduous shrub, grown for its late summer flowers and jewel-like autumn berries…. Continue reading Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii, glorybower
Tricyrtis formanosa, toad lily
Tricyrtis formanosa is a rhizomatous perennial that forms a spreading clump of upright stems and bears exotic-looking flowers from late summer…. Continue reading Tricyrtis formanosa, toad lily
Arbutus unedo, strawberry tree
Arbutus unedo is a sturdy evergreen with a height and spread of around 6m, often becoming attractively gnarled with age…. Continue reading Arbutus unedo, strawberry tree
Allium shoenoprasum, chives
Allium shoenoprasum is a bulbous clump-forming perennial growing to around 0.5m tall, with grass-like hollow leaves and round heads of lilac flowers in late spring or early summer…. Continue reading Allium shoenoprasum, chives
Meconopsis ‘Lingholm’, Himalayan blue poppy ‘Lingholm’
Meconopsis ‘Lingholm’ is an exquisite, high-maintenance diva of a plant, forming a rosette of basal leaves before flowering stems bear sky-blue flowers…. Continue reading Meconopsis ‘Lingholm’, Himalayan blue poppy ‘Lingholm’
Cistus x lenis ‘Grayswood Pink’, rock-rose ‘Grayswood Pink’
Cistus x lenis ‘Grayswood Pink’ is a small spreading evergreen shrub, with pretty pink flowers in early summer…. Continue reading Cistus x lenis ‘Grayswood Pink’, rock-rose ‘Grayswood Pink’
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Crimson and Gold’, Japanese quince ‘Crimson and Gold’
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Crimson and Gold’ is a spreading deciduous shrub often grown as a wall shrub, with bright spring flowers sometimes followed by edible fruit…. Continue reading Chaenomeles x superba ‘Crimson and Gold’, Japanese quince ‘Crimson and Gold’
gherkin through the roses 