Beechcroft Nurseries & Garden Centre

 

Catalogue of Shrubs Winter 2005 / Spring 2006

 

 

  Abelia                           Chinensis                       

  A small deciduous shrub with fragrant, rose-tinted white flowers, usually borne in pairs and freely produced from

  mid-summer to mid-autumn. From central and easter China and in cultivation since 1844.

  Abelia                           Edward Goucher

  Deciduous, or semi evergreen, arching shrub. Oval, bright green leaves are bronze when young. Bears a profusion of

  lilac-pink flowers from mid summer to autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.5m.

  Abelia                           Engleriana                     

  A shrub of spreading habit producing purple pink bell shaped flowers in June and July.

  Abelia                           Francis Mason               

  A vigorous, arching, medium-sized semi-evergreen shrub with dark green leaves with a golden yellow margin  borne in

  threes or fours on shoots. Flowers white tinged pale pink, July to October.

  Abelia                           grandiflora                    

  Vigorous, semi-evergreen, arching shrub. Has glossy, dark green foliage, white tinged pale pink flowers borne from July

  to October or later.

  Abelia                           Prostrata

  A low spreading form of Abelia.

  Abelia                           schumannii

  Deciduous, arching shrub. Pointed, mid green leaves are bronze when young. Yellow blotched, rose purple and white

  flowers appear from mid summer to mid autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.5m.

  Abelia                           Sunrise                          

  A beautiful new selection with glossy deep green leaves edged bright gold turning cream and green on older leaves.

  Bright orange and red autumn colours.

  Abelia grandiflora         compacta                      

  A compact form of the vigorous arching, semi-evergreen shrub, with dark glossy green leaves. Flowers slightly fragrant,

   white tinged pale pink from July to October.

  Abelia grandiflora         Hopleys                         

  Leaves marginated with pink and creamy white. Pink flowers. Grows to only 0.9m high.

  Abeliophyllum              Distichum                      

  A small to medium sized, slow growing shrub, which is quite sought after. Fragrant white, tinged pink star shaped

  flowers during February before the leaves appear. Leaves are oval and dark green. Loves a hot, sunny situation, best

  against a south or west facing wall. A worthwhile additon to any garden. Height and spread 1.2m with time. Prune after

  flowering, removing excess older shoots to encourage vigorous young growth.

  Acacia                           Dealbata                         Mimosa or Silver Wattle

  Open, evergreen tree or large shrub with fern-like, 2-pinnate, hairy leaves, 12cm long, each with 40-80 linear, glaucous

  to silvery leaflets. Terminal racemes 10-20cm long of spherical fragrant yellow flower heads, 5mm across, are borne

  from winter to spring. Quite a large growing tree. Not particulary hardy so needs a sheltered site. From Australia.

  Acer                              circinatum                      Vine Maple

  A large shrub with vine red flowers in April, circular leaves attractively tinted in summer and turning orange/crimson in

  autumn. Particularly good for dry shady areas.

  Acer japonicum            Aconitifolium                  Japanese Maple

  Deciduous, bushy large shrub. Deeply divided, mid green leaves turn red in autumn. Requires well drained soil and partial

  shade.

  Acer japonicum            aureum                           Japanese Maple

  'Acer shirasawanum Aureum'

  Deciduous, bushy tree or large shrub. Has rounded, many lobed pale yellow flowers. Requires full sun and well drained


  Acer japonicum            Vitifolium                        Japanese Maple

  Vigorous, deciduous, bushy tree or shrub, with large, rounded, lobed mid-green leaves that turn brilliant red, orange and

  purple in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Acer negundo               Flamingo                        Pink Variegated Box maple

  Fast growing, deciduous, spreading, bushy shrub or small tree. Has pinkish, then white margined, bright green leaves.

  Young shoots are salmon-pink in June.

  Acer palmatum             Aoyagi                            Japanese maple

  'Green Willow'

  Upright growing shrub with fresh green bark. Bright green foliage turning yellow in autumn.

  Acer palmatum             Bloodgood                      Japanese Maple

  Deciduous, bushy-headed shrub or small tree with deep reddish-purple leaves that turn brilliant red in autumn. Small,

  reddish- purple flowers in mid spring are often followed by decorative, winged, red fruits. Requires dappled shade and

  well drained moist acidic soil.

  Acer palmatum             Bonfire                           Japanese Maple

  The growth buds open in spring with a brilliant show of bright crimson. This remains for about a month when the leaves

  gradually change to bronze and then to green. Flame red autumn colours.

  Acer palmatum             Burgundy Lace               Maple

  Deciduous, bushy-headed shrub or small tree with deep reddish-purple leaves that turn brilliant red in autumn. Small,

  reddish- purple flowers in mid spring are often followed by decorative, winged, red fruits.

  Acer palmatum             Butterfly                          Maple

  Slow growing, deciduous, mounded shrub or small tree with lobed, grey-green leaves edged with cream and pink. In mid

  spring bears small reddish-purple flowers. Requires partial shade and well drained soil.

  Acer palmatum             Chitoseyama                  Maple

  Deciduous, arching, mound-forming shrub or small tree with lobed, mid-green foliage that gradually turns brilliant red in

  late summer to autumn. Produces small, reddish-purple flowers in mid-spring. Requires dappled shade and well drained

  Acer palmatum             Dissectum  Viridis           Japanese maple

  Finely divided green leaves form a rounded bush. Acid soil & light shade. Avoid cold, windy positions.

  Acer palmatum             Dissectum                       Japanese Maple

  Deciduous, bushy-headed shrub or small tree with deeply cut, reddish-purple foliage that turns brilliant reddish brown in

  autumn. Small, reddish- purple flowers are borne in mid-spring.

  Acer palmatum             Dissectum Filigree          Japanese Maple

  The light green-almost yellow green finely cut foliage and the pendulous habit make this one of the most attractive

  maples. Rich gold autumn leaves.

  Acer palmatum             Fireglow                         Japanese Maple

  Foliage is intense purple red that retains depth of colour in hot summer conditions and has scarlet autumn shades.

  Acer palmatum             Katsura                           Japanese maple

  A delightful form with striking pale orange-yellow young growth in spring, turning rich green in summer. Bright yellow and

   orange autumn colours.

  Acer palmatum             Kotohime                        Japanese Maple

  One of the smallest leafed forms of the palmatums. New leaves are bright rose or orange-red. Mature foliage is a bright,

  light green. The autumn colours are light yellow blended with orange. Growth is upright and compact with much side

  Acer palmatum             Little Princess                 Japanese Maple

  A dwarf form. The young leaves are edged red changing deep green as the summer advances.

  Acer palmatum             Moonfire                         Japanese Maple

  The purple-red almost black-red foliage make this an outstanding plant. The autumn leaves turn crimson.

  Acer palmatum             Nomari Shidare              Japanese Maple

  Cascading form with deep maroon serrated foliage. The shrub builds to a large mound.

  Acer palmatum             Omurayama                   Japanese Maple

  An excellent example of a cascading form. The plant ages the pendulous branches form a long curtain around the

  perimeter of the plant. New foliage has a bright orange cast to its edges, the leaves soon becoming uniform brilliant

  green. The autumn colours are spectacular gold and crimson.

  Acer palmatum             Orange Dream                Japanese Maple

  Large, upright shrub producing green, white and red variegated leaves on twigs and branches throughout the bush.

  Acer palmatum             Osakazuki                       Maple

  Deciduous, bushy-headed shrub. Green leaves turn fiery scarlet in Autumn. Sheltered, well drained site.

  Acer palmatum             Red Pygmy                     Japanese Maple

  A slow growing, shrubby form resembling `Linearilobum Atropurpureum' but less than 2 metres tall and across and

  retaining its colour longer. Leaves reddish-purple, often divided to the base into the long,very slender lobes.

  Acer palmatum             Shin de Shojo                Japanese Maple

  Brilliant scarlet red young growth turning deep green with age.

  Acer palmatum             Summergold                  Japanese Maple

  A yellow leaves form.

  Acer palmatum             Trompenburg                 Japanese Maple

  A large shrub, leaves deep purplish-red later on green, red in Autumn, divided nearly to base, the lobes narrow with the

  margins rolled under. An outstanding plant.

  Acer palmatum             Villa Taranto                 

  Purple young foliage maturing greenish purple. Neat grower.

  Aloysia                          triphylla                          Lemon verbena

  'Lippia citriodora'

  Strongly lemon scented leaves can be used to flavour fruit drinks, salads, jellies, cakes and ice cream. Also used with

  fish and poultry, steamed vegetables and rice.

  Leaves are pale green and lemon-scented. Racemes of tiny, lilac tinged white flowers appear in early summer. Tender

  perennial shrub 3-4ft. tall. Leaves smell of lemon sherbet, small pink flowers in July-Aug.

  Ideal for conservatory or summer patio. Protect from frost. Trim to maintain a neat shape.

  Amelanchier                 canadensis                     Shadbush

  Deciduous, upright dense shrub or small tree. Star shaped white flowers and borne from mid to late spring amid

  unfolding, oval, white haired leaves that mature to dark green and turn orange-red in autumn. Fruits are edible.

  Likes semi shade and well drained soil.

  Amelanchier                 Ballerina                       

  Strong grower with large pure white flowers in abundant racemes.

  Andromeda polifolia     Alba                               

  Evergreen shrub bearing clusters of pitcher shaped, white flowers in spring and early summer. Height 45cm, Spread

  60cm. Requires full sun and moist acidic soil.

  Andromeda polifolia     Grandiflora                     Bog rosemary

  Evergreen, compact, twiggy shrub that bears delicate, terminal clusters of pitcher-shaped coral pink flowers, with white

  undertones, in spring and early summer. Ht 15cm. Requires full sun and moist acidic soil.

  Arbutus                         andrachnoides               Strawberry Tree

  Evergreen, bushy, spreading tree or large shrub with peeling, reddish-brown bark and glossy, dark green foliage.

  Clusters of small, white flowers in autumn to spring are followed by small strawberry-like orange or red fruits. Full sun,


  Arbutus                         menziesii                        Strawberry tree

  Evergreen, spreading tree or shrub with smooth reddish bark and glossy, deep green leaves. Pendent, urn-shaped,

  white flowers appear in autumn-winter as the previous seasons strawberry like, red fruits ripen. Requires full sun and

  well drained soil. Height 7m. Spread 9m.

  Arbutus                         unedo                             Strawberry Tree

  Evergreen, spreading shrub with rough bark and glossy, deep green leaves. White flowers appear in autumn-winter as

  previous seasons strawberry like, red fruits ripen. Requires ericaceous conditions.

  Arbutus                         unedo rubra                   Killarney Strawberry Tree

  Evergreen, bushy, spreading large shrub or tree with peeling, reddish-brown bark and glossy dark green foilage.

  Clusters of small, white flowers in autumn to spring are followed by red fruits.

  Arbutus x                      Marina                           

  A lovely hybrid, probably between A.unedo & A.andrachnoides but with bark colour reminiscent of A.menziesii, being

  satiny, cinnamon-coloured on young stems in striking contrast to the roughish older bark which peels off in curls.

  Flowers rosy-red. Requires ericaceous conditions.

  Arctostaphylos              Massachusetts                Red bearberry

  A superb groundcover shrub with small deep green leaves which are packed closely together along the stems. Small

  bunches of pale pink bell-shaped flowers in spring.

  Arctostaphylos              Vancouver Jade             Red Bearberry

  Evergreen, rounded shrub with reddish-brown bark and bright grey-green foliage. Urn- shaped, white of pale pink

  flowers appear from mid to late spring, folowed by brown fruits. Requires full sun and well drained acid soil.

  Aronia                           arbutifolia                       Red chokebery

  Deciduous shrub, upright when young, later arching. Clusters of small, white flowers with red anthers appear in late

  spring, followed by small, dark fruits. Dark green leaves turn red or yellow in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained

  soil. Ht.3m. Sd.3m.

  Aronia arbutifolia          Erecta                             Red chokebery

  Upright form of the deciduous shrub. Clusters of small, white flowers with red anthers appear in late spring, followed by

  small, dark fruits, used in cooking. Dark green leathery leaves turn crimson and red purple in autumn. Requires full sun

  and well drained soil. Height.3m. Spread 3m or can be pruned to contain the size.

  Artemesia stelleriana    Silver Brocade              

  Deeply cut silver foliage.

  Artemisia                      abrotanum                      Southernwood

  Deciduous or semi-evergreen, moderately bushy shrub. Aromatic, grey-green leaves have very slender lobes. Has

  clusters of small, yellowish flower heads in late summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Artemisia                      Powis Castle                  

  Small shrub with deeply cut silvery-grey foliage. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. Makes good ground cover.

  Artemisia alba              Canescens                     

  A low growing shrub with aromatic silver finely cut foliage. Good for dry sunny spots. Has small yellow flower heads in

  the late summer. Height 45cm, spread 30cm.

  Artemisia arborescens  Faith Raven                   

  A very silver form of Artemisia, with deeply cut leaves. Good for drier spots in sun.

  Astelia chathamica       Silver Spear                  

  Clump forming perennial producing arching, leathery, silver-scaly leaves to 1.5m long. Long stalked panicles of pale

  yellowish green flowers 8mm across, with reflexed tepals, are borne in mid and late spring. The flowers are followed by

   orange berries on female plants. Height 1.2m maximum. From New Zealand, Chatham Islands. Frost hardy to half hardy -

  protect from hard frost. Suitable for  conservatories.

  Astelia nervosa             Westland                       

  A form with silvery bronze foliage.

  Aucuba japonica           Crotonifolia                   

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub with stout, green shoots. Large glossy, dark green leaves are heavily mottled yellow.

  Small, purplish flowers in mid spring and followed by bright red berries. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Aucuba japonica           Golden King                  

  This medium sized shrub is similar to Crotonifolia but with a more striking variegation comprising bold blotches. Best in

  semi shade. Male.

  Aucuba japonica           Golden Spangles           

  A female form with red berries when pollinated.

  Aucuba japonica           Mr Goldstrike                 

  A medium sized shrub with large, glossy dark green leaves that are speckled with gold. Male.

  Aucuba japonica           Pepperpot                     

  A compact growing shrub with neat matt-green leaves liberally dusted with butter-yellow spots. An excellent plant for

  containers or to lighten other parts of the garden.

  Aucuba japonica           Rozannie                       

  Evergreen, dense bushy shrub with stout, green shoots and glossy, dark green leaves. Small purplish flowers in

  mid-spring are followed by bright red berries. Suitable for sun or shade. Self-fertile.

  Aucuba japonica           Variegata                       Spotted Laurel

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub with stout, green shoots. Large glossy, dark green leaves are mottled yellow. Small,

  purplish flowers in mid spring, followed by bright red berries.Suitable for shade.

  Berberis                        Atropurpurea superba   

  Deciduous, arching, dense shrub. Reddish- purple foliage turns bright red in autumn. Globose to cup shaped, red-tinged,

  pale yellow flowers in spring followed by red fruits. Full sun and well drained soil.

  Berberis                        Darwinii                          Darwins barberry

  Vigorous, evergreen, arching shrub. Has small glossy, dark green leaves and a profusion of rounded, deep

  orange-yellow flowers from mid- to late spring followed by bluish berries.

  Berberis                        Georgii                          

  A rare and attractive deciduous shrub of medium height, with arching branches. It flowers in late spring, with yellow

  blooms borne in hanging, red stalked clusters. The toothed leaves colour well in autumn, when the profusion of crmson

  berries in large, pendulous clusters are at their most showy. Origin uncertain.

  Berberis                        Green Marble                

  A deciduous, compact, spreading bush, the  leaves mottled white. In autumn they turn pinkish red.

  Berberis                        Julianae                        

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub. Has glossy, dark green leaves, yellow flowers in late spring and early summer and

  egg-shaped, blue black fruits in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Berberis                        verruculosa                   

  Slow growing, evergreen bushy shrub. Has glossy, dark green leaves, with blue-white undersides. Clusters of small,

  cup shaped, bright yellow flowers appear in late spring/ early summer followed by blue/black fruits.

  Berberis                        Wilsonae                       

  A splendid small shrub forming dense mounds of thorny stems. Leaves small, sea-green turn to attractive autumn shades

   which blend with the coral coloured berries.

  Berberis                        x stenophylla                 

  B.darwinii x B.empetrifolia

  Evergreen, arching shrub with slender shoots and narrow, spine-tipped, deep green leaves, blue-grey beneath. Massed,

   golden-yellow flowers appear from mid to late spring followed by small, blue-black fruits. Requires full sun and well


  Berberis buxifolia         Nana                              

  A slow growing dense evergreen mound around 50cm high with rounded leaves. Not as thorny as some berberis.

  Berberis gagnepainii    Lanceifolia                    

  A small shrub making a dense growth of erect stems closely set with narrow undulate leaves. Berries black, covered

  with a blue bloom. Forms an impenetrable hedge. From Western China.

  Berberis linearifolia      Orange King                  

  An erect, medium sized shrub with, narrow dark glossy green, spine tipped leaves.The rich orange flowers are

  produced in early spring, and sometimes again in the autumn.

  Berberis lologensis       Apricot Queen               

  A very beautiful, medium sized, evergreen shrub with broadly upright habit.Leaves spiny and variable in shape, flowers

  bright orange.

  Berberis lologensis       Mystery Fire                   

  Beautiful orange flowers during spring and early summer. A compact evergreen spiky shrub.

  Berberis ottawensis      Pirate King                    

  A small, dense deciduous shrub of vigorous growth, berries firey orange-red.

  Berberis ottawensis      Superba                        

  Deciduous, arching shrub. H and S 2.5M. Fully hardy. Produces rounded to oval, deep reddish purple leaves. Bears small,

   red-tinged, yellow flowers in late spring, then egg shaped, red fruits in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Berberis thunbergii       Atropurpurea Nana        

  A charming dwarf form of this purple foliage shrub, suitable for the rock garden or dwarf hedge. Orange spring flowers

  are followed by red berries. Any soil and aspect.

  Berberis thunbergii       Golden Ring                  

  Hardy deciduous shrub, purple leaves edged gold. Yellow flowers in Spring, red berries in Autumn. Height 3-4 ft. Good

  autumn colour.

  Berberis thunbergii       Harlequin                      

  A small colourful shrub, purple leaves are heavily mottled pink when young growth appears. Brilliant autumn colours,

  followed by red berries over winter.

  Berberis thunbergii       Helmond Pillar              

  Narrowly upright and has dark red-purple foliage. Height up to 1.5m, spread only 60cm.

  Berberis thunbergii       Kobold                           

  A free fruiting, dwarf form of very dense, rounded habit. Raised c1960 in Holland.

  Berberis thunbergii       Pink Queen                   

  An invaluable small shrub, compact growth with brilliant autumn foliage and bright red berries. This pink variegated form

  has reddish leaves heavily flecked with grey and white.

  Berberis thunbergii       Red Chief                      

  Medium sized shrub with arching branches, red stems & narrow red-purple leaves. Can be grown as a specimen or

  used for hedging. Best in a sunny spot, any good soil.

  Berberis thunbergii       Red Pillar                      

  A compact shrub forming a dense clump, excellent for a low hedge. This form has reddish purple leaves which turn

  brilliant scarlet in autumn. Any soil or aspect.

  Berberis thunbergii       Rose Glow                     

  A very striking small shrub. The leaves of the young shoots are purple, mottled pink and bright rose later becoming

  purple/red.

  Berberis thunbergii       Starburst                        

  Compact spreading deciduous shrub. Early foliage is pale green, becoming mottled creamy-white and giving a silver

  effect by midsummer, followed by deep crimson by late summer lasting into autumn.

  Betula                           nana                               Arctic birch

  Deciduous, bushy, dwarf shrub with small, toothed leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn. Has tiny, yellowish-brown

  catkins in spring. Height 30cm, spread 45cm. Requires full sun and moist acidic soil.

  Buddleia                       alternifolia                      Butterfly Bush

  Deciduous, arching shrub that can be trained as a weeping tree. Has slender, pendent shoots and narrow, grey-green

  leaves. Neat clusters of fragrant, lilac-purple flowers appear in early summer.

  Buddleia                       globosa                          Butterfly Bush

  Deciduous or semi-evergreen, open shrub with dark green foliage. Dense, rounded clusters of orange-yellow flowers

  are carried in early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 5m. Spread 5m.

  Buddleia                       lindleyana                     

  Has long, slender racemes of violet/purple florets.

  Buddleia                       Lochinch                        Butterfly Bush

  A medium sized shrub of bushy compact habit with grey pubescent young stems and leaves. Later the leaves become

  green and glabrous above, remaining white tomentose beneath. Flowers scented, violet-blue with deep orange eye, in

  dense conical panicles.

  Buddleia                       Silver Anniversary          Butterfly Bush

  This classy new Buddleia bred by Peter Moore has stunning, season-long foliage. It's compact habit makes it perfect for

  even the smallest garden.

  Buddleia                       Summer Beauty             Buddleia

  Medium sized shrub. Elegant slender branches with long panicles of rich purple flowers in July / August. Prune hard in

  March, to maintain a bushy habit.

  Buddleia davidii           Black Knight                   Butterfly Bush

  Medium sized shrub. violet blue, fragrant flowers in July. Attractive to butterflies.   Prune hard in March (to approx 1ft

  above ground) to maintain bushy habit. Any good soil, best in sunny position.

  Buddleia davidii           Florence                         Butterfly Bush

  Low growing, mauve flowers and variegated foliage. Suitable for container culture as well as the border.

  PVR

  Buddleia davidii           Harlequin                       Butterfly Bush

  Deciduous, arching shrub. Leaves are long, pointed and dark green with creamy- white margins. Plumes of fragrant,

  red-purple flowers appear from mid-summer to autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Buddleia davidii           Nanho Blue                    Butterfly Bush

  Medium sized shrub. Elegant slender branches with long panicles of pale blue flowers in July. Attractive to butterflies.  

  Prune hard in March (to about 1ft above ground) to maintain bushy habit. Best in sunny spot.

  Buddleia davidii           Peace                             Butterfly bush

  Vigorous, deciduous, arching shrub. Long, pointed, dark green leaves, white-felted beneath, set off long plumes of

  fragrant, white flowers from mid-summer to autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Buddleia davidii           Pink Delight                    Butterfly Bush

  Medium sized shrub. Pink fragrant flowers in July. Attractive to butterflies.   Prune hard in March (to about 1ft above

  ground) to maintain bushy habit. Any good soil will suit, best in a sunny spot if possible.

  Buddleia davidii           Royal Red                       Butterfly Bush

  Vigorous, deciduous, arching shrub. Has long, pointed, dark green leaves and plumes of fragrant, rich purple-red

  flowers from mid-summer to autumn. Best in full sun and well drained soil. Prune hard in spring.

  Buddleia davidii           Santana                          Butterfly Bush

  A sport of Royal Red found in 1998 Leaves margined bright creamy yellow. Flowers are borne in massive panicles and

  are red-purple. Best in full sun and well drained soil. Prune hard in spring.

  Buddleia davidii           Summer Beauty             Butterfly Bush

  New. A small compact grower with bright purplish red flowers.

  Buddleia davidii           White Profusion              Butterfly Bush

  Medium sized shrub, very attractive to butterflies. Large panicles of pure white, yellow eyed flowers.

  Buddleia x weyeriana  Sungold                         

  A sport of 'Golden Glow' with deep orange flowers. Vigorous. Best in full sun.

  Bupleurum                    fruticosum                      Shrubby hares ear

  Evergreen, bushy shrub with slender shoots. From mid summer to early autumn rounded heads of small, yellow flowers

  are borne amid glossy dark bluish-green foliage. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Buxus                            sempervirens                  Box

  Evergreen, dwarf shrub that forms a tight, dense mass of oval, bright green leaves. Trim as required when using for

  hedging or topairy. Prefers full sun and well drained soil.

  Callicarpa                     Profusion                       

  Deciduous, bushy shrub. Leaves are pale green often bronze-tinged when young. Tiny, lilac flowers in mid summer are

  followed by small violet berries. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Best planted in groups to ensure berries.

  Callistemon                   linearis                           Narrow Leaved Bottlebrush

  An open shrub with small narrow leaves, producing bottle brushes of scarlet flowers in summer. Evergreen, loves a

  sunny spot but best with some protection from cold winds.

  Callistemon citrinus      Firebrand

  Has firey red flowers in profusion. Vigorous spreading shrub of medium size with narrow, rigid leaves, lemon scented

  when crushed.

  Callistemon citrinus      Red Cluster                    

  A very good red flowering cultivar.

  Callistemon citrinus      Splendens                      Bottlebrush

  Evergreen, arching shrub with broad lemon- scented, grey-green leaves that are bronze red when young. In early

  summer bright red flowers are borne, in bottlebrush-like spikes. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Calycanthus                  floridus                           Carolina allspice

  A dense bushy medium size shrub with dark glossy green, aromatic leaves downy beneath. Brownish red flowers with

  numerous petals are borne over a long period during summer.

  Camellia                       Inspiration                     

  Evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and masses of showy pink semi double flowers borne mainly in

  winter and spring. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.

  Camellia                       Leonard Messel             

  Evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and masses of showy pink flowers borne mainly in winter and

  spring. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.

  Camellia                       Ruby Wedding               

  A lovely double flowered camellia, ruby red blooms. Ideal for a gift or simply to enjoy. Plant in acidic soil in a sheltered

  position.

  Camellia japonica        Adolphe Audusson        

  Evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and masses of showy red flowers borne mainly in winter and

  spring. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil. Deep red semi-double.

  Camellia japonica        Brushfield's Yellow        

  By no means the truly yellow camellia that growers have sought after for so long, 'Brushfield's Yellow' will do until the

  real thing turns up. It is a medium-sized anemone-form camellia of antique white, in which the petaloid centre is tinted pale

  Camellia japonica        Carolina Beauty            

  Shell pink fully double flowers. Requires acidic soil. Best in a sunny sheltered spot.

  Camellia japonica        Carter's Sunburst           

  Pale pink striped or marked deeper pink, large or very large, semi-double to paeony form or formal double. Compact habit.

  Camellia japonica        Imbricata Rubra            

  Large evergreen shrub with light red medium sized flowers of formal double form from February to early or mid May.

  Distinct leaves, inclined to curl.

  Camellia japonica        Kramers Supreme         

  A wonderful turkey red camelia from the Kramer Bros Nursery of California which may well deserve the 'supreme'

  epithet. It is a large to very large bloom of full peony form, blooming mid-season, and quite fragrant.

  Camellia japonica        Lady Clare                     

  Evergreen shrub, semi-double, clear peach-pink blooms, vigorous habit. Requires a lime free soil & a sunny, sheltered

  site.

  Camellia japonica        Lady Van Sittart            

  Evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and masses of showy white flowers borne mainly in winter and

  spring. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.

  Camellia japonica        Leonard Messel             

  Evergreen shrub, rich green foliage with semi double pink flowers borne mainly in winter and spring. Prefers sheltered

  position. Requires well drained lime free soil.

  Camellia sasanqua       Sparkling Burgundy      

  Has a ruby rose paeony form flower. Prefers a sheltered area with sun.

  Camellia x williamsii    Anticipation                   

  Evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and masses of showy bright pink flowers borne mainly in winter

  and spring. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.

  Camellia x williamsii    Brigadoon                     

  Rose-pink, medium, semi-double. Compact, upright habit. The C.jap parent was 'Princess Baciocchi'. Likes a sheltered

  sunny position in lime free soil.

  Camellia x williamsii    Debbie                           

  Evergreen shrub. Clear pink, large paeony form blooms. Requires a lime free soil & sunny sheltered position.

  Camellia x williamsii    Donation                        

  Vigorous,evergreen shrub, showy semi-double orchid-pink flowers borne mainly in winter and spring. Prefers sheltered

  position. Requires well drained lime free soil.

  Camellia x williamsii    Jurys Yellow                  

  Has an anemone form flower, white with a primrose centre. Plant in a sunny sheltered spot in acidic soil.

  Camellia x williamsii    St Ewe                           

  Evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and masses of showy pink flowers borne mainly in winter and

  spring. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.

  Carpenteria                   Elizabeth                        Tree anemone

  A beautiful medium sized evergreen. Has flowers with golden anthers borne in dense clusters. Needs a  sunny site

  preferably backed by a wall.

  Carpenteria                   Ladham's Variety           Tree anemone

  A vigorous free flowering clone with larger flowers, often measuring 8cm across.

  Caryopteris                   Heavenly Blue               

  Deciduous, bushy shrub. Masses of blue to purplish blue flowers appear amid narrowly oval, irregularly toothed,

  grey-green leaves from late summer to autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Caryopteris                   Incana                           

  Dense mound forming shrub with aromatic, ovate, grey-green leaves, to 7cm long, sharply toothed at the margins. Bright

  violet-blue, occasionally white flowers. 7-8mm across, are produced in rounded cymes from the upper axils in autumn.

  Caryopteris                   Worcester Gold             

  A recent introduction, has unusual gold foliage, most of the species being green. Deciduous, has bright blue flowers in

  late summer. Good in chalky soils. Approx 70cms. in 10yrs.

 

  Caryopteris                   x clandonensis               Bunge

  Small ,showy, late flowering shrub with aromatic leaves Best in full sun and well drained soil . Flowers are  mid blue

  Caryopteris                   Dark Knight                   

  Excellent introduction to this genus of shrubs. It has intense dark-blue flowers which are formed on erect stems. The

  foliage is dark green in colour and attractive in its own right.

  Caryopteris                   First Choice                   

  A hybrid caryopteris. Small compact upright bush with mid green leaves, having serrated edges.

  PVR

  Caryopteris                   Kew Blue                       

  Deciduous, bushy shrub. Masses of dark blue to purplish blue flowers appear amid narrowly oval, irregularly toothed,

  grey-green leaves from late summer to autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Caryopteris                   Moody Blue                   

  EU PVR applied for. The first variegated caryopteris and found in Ireland. The leaves are green edged gold which makes

  a lovely foil to the rich blue flowers.

  Ceanothus                     Autumnal Blue               Californian lilac

  Fast growing, evergreen bushy shrub. Has glossy, bright green foliage, and large panicles of pale to mid blue flowers

  from late spring to autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Ceanothus                     Blue Cushion                 

  A small mound forming evergreen shrub with small dark green leaves on arching branches. Good for ground cover in a

  sheltered sunny spot. Bright blue flowers in summer.

  Ceanothus                     Blue Jeans                    

  A recent introduction. A good compact form producing masses of rich blue flowers in spring.

  Ceanothus                     Blue Mound                    Californian Lilac

  A dense, bushy, small to medium sized shrub with glossy green, wavy edged leaves and clusters of bright blue flowers

  in May and again in late summer. Plant with peat in a sunny position.

  Ceanothus                     Blue Sapphire                Californian Lilac

  A new and very unusual ceanothus. Has glossy dark blue-black evergreen foliage with very dark chocolate brown

  stems. Has blue flowers in early summer.

  Ceanothus                     Burkwoodii                     Californian Lilac

  A medium-sized rounded shrub of dense habit with oval, glossy green leaves. Flowers rich dark blue throughout summer

   and autumn. Evergreen, likes a sheltered spot in full sun.

  Ceanothus                     Cascade                        

  A lovely hybrid of the evergreen, spring flowering group, bearing its bright blue flowers in long-stalked clusters. A

  sheltered sunny spot is an advantage.

  Ceanothus                     Concha                           Californian Lilac

  A dense, medium sized shrub with arching branches and narrow dark green leaves. Clusters of deep blue flowers are

  borne from red buds in spring.

 

  Ceanothus                     Dark Star                        Californian Lilac

  Small glossy deep green leaves and deep blue flowers.

  Ceanothus                     Dentatus                         Crop leaf Ceanothus

  A low, spreading shrub with tiny dark green leaves. The flowers are bright blue in May. Prefers a reasonably sheltered

  spot in full sun.

  Ceanothus                     gloriosus                         Glory mat, Point Reyes

  A remarkable prostrate shrub bearing opposite, dark glossy green, toothed leaves and clusters of lavender-blue flowers

  in April and May.

  Ceanothus                     Henri De fosse               

  New. Deciduous shrub with reddish branches and mid-dark blue flowers later in season. Good as either a bush or wall

  plant.

  Ceanothus                     impressus                       Santa Barbara Ceanothus

  Evergreen, bushy shrub. Spreading growth is covered with small, crinkled, dark green leaves. Deep blue flowers appear

   in small clusters from mid spring to early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1.5m Spread 3m.

  Ceanothus                     Italian Skies                   Californian Lilac

  A vigorous,medium-sized spreading  shrub with small dark green leaves and deep blue flowers in May/June. Prefers a

  sunny position in well drained soil.

  Ceanothus                     Joyce Coulter                

  Evergreen with bushy habit and light blue flowers. Likes a sunny spot with moist well drained soil.

  Ceanothus                     Julia Phelps                   Californian Lilac

  A tall upright ceanothus, with small evergreen leaves and bright blue flowers.

  Ceanothus                     Southmead                     Californian Lilac

  A dense growing shrub of medium size, small oblong leaves; glossy dark green above; flowers rich blue in May and

  June. Sunny position in well drained soil

  Ceanothus                     Topaz                             Californian lilac

  Light indigo-blue flowering semi-evergreen shrub. Requires a well drained warm site in full sunlight.

  Ceanothus                     Victoria                          

  Has superb deep blue flowers with a long flowering period.

  Ceanothus                     Zanzibar

  A cream and gold variegated ceanothus, compact growing and very bright to the eye, something different.

  Ceanothus arboreus      Trewithen Blue              

  A vigorous, large, spreading evergreen shrub or small tree, with large, ovate leaves. The big panicles of vivid, deep blue,

   slightly scented flowers are borne in spring. It is better grown and tied back against a wall, as it can become top heavy.

  Ceanothus gloriosus     Anchor Bay                    

  A low growing and spreading form of ceanothus.

  Ceanothus gloriosus     Emily Brown                   Californian Lilac

  Has small, very strongly toothed leaves, to 2.5cm long, and dark indigo flowers. Wider spreading than in height.

  Ceanothus griseus        Silver Suprise                 Californian Lilac

  A striking variety with beautiful creamy white variegated leaves and blue flowers. Evergreen. Plant on a southerly aspect

   and protect from hard frost and north easterly winter winds. Not widely available.

  EU PVR No99/0274

  Ceanothus griseus        Yankee Point                 

  A compact low growing form of spreading habit, reaching about 1m. tall. Carries dark green leaves showing off its deep

  blue flowers in May. Likes a sheltered spot with good light

  Ceanothus impressus    Puget Blue                    

  This magnificent dense, medium sized, evergreen shrub is possibly a hybrid between C.impressus and C.papillosus. It

  bears deep blue flowers over a long period during late spring and early summer. Raised before 1945 at the Washington

  Arboretum, Seattle, USA.

  Ceanothus thyrsiflorus  Millerton Point                Blue Blossom

  A vigorous, medium sized shrub with fresh green leaves and white flowers in late spring and early summer.

  Ceanothus thyrsiflorus  repens                            Creeping blue blossom

  Evergreen, dense shrub that forms a mound of glossy, dark green leaves. Racemes of blue flowers are borne in late

  spring and early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1m. Spread 2.5m.

  Ceanothus thyrsiflorus  Skylark                           Californian Lilac

  A vigorous, medium sized shrub, small dark green leaves and sky blue flowers. Prune after flowering. Any good, well

  drained soil will suit, prefers a sunny position.

  Ceanothus x                  Gloire de Versailles       

  Vigorous, deciduous, bushy shrub. Has broad, oval, mid-green leaves and large racemes of pale blue flowers from mid

  summer to early autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Ceanothus x                  Topaze                           Californian Lilac

  Small to medium sized evergreen shrub. Has light indigo blue flowers in summer.

  Ceanothus x lobbianus Russellianus                   Californian Lilac

  This form is distinguished by its very glossy, small leaves and its long-stalked, bright blue flowerheads.

  Ceanothus x pallidus    Marie Simon                  

  A medium sized, deciduous shrub with pink flowers borne in panicles on the young growths in summer.

  Ceanothus x regius       Cynthia Postan              

  Dense, rounded evergreen shrub with alternate, oblong, finely toothed, glossy. dark green leaves, to 4cm long,

  grey-green beneath. Rich blue flowers are profusely borne in dense lateral cymes, 4-5cm long, in late spring and early

  summer. Hardy to -5C.

  Cephalanthus                occidentalis                    Button Bush

  Easy to grown but quite rare shrub of medium height. Leaves ovate, 5-15cm long; flowers creamy-white, produced

  during August, in small globular heads. From the East and South United States, Mexico and Cuba.

  Ceratostigma                griffithii                          

  A beautiful species with deep blue flowers. Leaves often turn conspicuously red late in autumn and sometimes persist

  well into the new year. Suitable for dry, well drained soil; Prefers full sun.

  Ceratostigma                plumbaginoides

  Bushy perennial shrub that bears small, terminal clusters of single, brilliant blue flowers reddish, branched stems in late

  summer and autumn. Oval leaves turn rich red in autumn. Height 45cm. Spread 20cm. Requires full sun and well drained

  Ceratostigma                willmottianum

  Deciduous, open shrub. Has leaves that turn red in autumn and bright, rich blue flowers from late summer until well into

  autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height and spread 1m.

  Ceratostigma                Desert Skies                  

  A brand new introduction. Has bright yellow leaves and sky blue flowers. Simply stunning.

  Ceratostigma                Forest Blue                     Hardy Plumbago

  An exciting, new compact and bushy introduction. A long season of intense blue blooms late summer into autumn, when

  russet foilage tints add to its beauty. Adaptable to a wide range of soils. Height 60cm in 10 years. Attractive to butterflies.

  Cercidiphyllum             japonicum                      Katsura Tree

  This is a fast growing, spreading, deciduous large shrub or small tree. The leaves, bronze when young, turn rich green,

  then yellow to purple in the autumn, especially on acid soil. Best in full sun with moist acidic soil.

  Cercis                            siliquastrum                    Judas tree

  Deciduous, spreading, bushy tree or large shrub. Clusters of pea-like, bright pink flowers appear in mid- spring, before or

   with heart shaped leaves, followed by long, purplish-red pods in late summer. Prefers full sun and well drained soil.

  Chaenomeles                Cameo                            Japonica or Quince

  Deciduous, bushy shrub. Has glossy, dark green leaves and double apricot flowers in early spring. Requires full sun and

   well drained soil.

  Chaenomeles                Madame Butterfly           Japanese Flowering Quince

  The newest form of the well know 'Japonica' with its exquisitely marked pink and white flowers produced in profusion

  from February to late April, followed by yellow culinary fruits by Autumn. Good en-masse or as an individual specimen in

  mixed shrub borders. Can be fan trained on a wall or fence. Height up to 2m, spread 1m.

  Chaenomeles                Geisha Girl                     Japonica or Quince

  A medium sized shrub with double, deep apricot-peach flowers.

  Chaenomeles                Jet Trail                          Japonica or Quince

  A medium sized, spreading shrub with few thorns and profusely borne pure white flowers.

  Chaenomeles                Nivalis                            Japonica or Quince

  Bears white flowers from March to May. Grows to 12 ft. Will grow in any soil in sun or shade. In cultivation since 1881.

  Chaenomeles x spec    moerloosei                     Japonica or Quince

  Deciduous, bushy, dense shrub. Has glossy, dark green leaves. Flowers delicate white and pink in thick clusters.

  Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Chaenomeles x             Knap Hill Scarlet            Japonica or Quince

  Deciduous, bushy, dense shrub with thorns. Has oval, glossy, dark green leaves. Bears masses of large deep red

  flowers with conspicuous golden yellow anthers in spring followed by round yellow fruits. Height 1.5m. Spread 3m. Full

  sun and well drained soil.

  Chaenomeles x             Pink Lady                       Japonica or Quince

  A small to medium sized shrub of vigorous habit. Flowers in early spring are clear rose pink, deeper in bud. Tends to

  spread but is happy grown up a sheltered wall.

  Chaenomeles x             Rowallane                     

  Deciduous, low, spreading shrub. Has glossy, dark green foliage and bears a profusion of large, red flowers during

  spring. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1m. Spread 2m.

  Chimonanthus               praecox                          Wintersweet

  Deciduous bushy shrub. Has oval, rough, glossy, dark green leaves. Bears very fragrant many-petalled, cup shaped

  yellow flowers with purple centres, on bare branches in mild periods during winter.

  Chimonanthus               Luteus                            Wintersweet

  Deciduous bushy shrub. Has oval, rough, glossy dark green leaves. Bears very fragrant many petalled, cup shaped pure

   yellow flowers during mild period in winter.

  Choisya                         Goldfingers                    

  This is an exciting plant bred by Peter Moore. The leaves are made up of three to five leaflets and are bright yellow when

   young. The older leaves are yellow, gradually turning greenish with age. An ideal foliage plant for flower arrangers. The

  sweetly scented white flowers are borne in clusters during May and often again in September.

  'Limo' UK PBR No 6931

  Choisya                         ternata                            Mexican orange blossom

  Evergreen, rounded, dense shrub with aromatic glossy, bright green leaves composed of 3 leaflets. Clusters of fragrant,

  white blooms open in late spring and often occur again in summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 2.5m.

  Choisya ternata             Aztec Pearl                    

  An elegant small shrub, the aromatic leaves divided into 3-5 slender green leaflets. White fragrant flowers in May & again

   in late summer. Sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

  Choisya ternata             Sundance                       Mexican orange blossom

  Evergreen, rounded, dense shrub with aromatic golden  leaves. Clusters of fragrant, white blooms open in late spring

  and often occur again in summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Good specimen plant.

  Cistus                            Alan Fradd                     Sun Rose

  A good evergreen shrub with matt green leaves. Large white flowers with a central ring of chocolate blotches. Flowers

  June / July. Likes a sunny spot in any well drained soil.

  Cistus                            Anne Palmer                  Sun Rose

  C.crispus X C.ladanifer var. sulcatus

  A small shrub with sticky shoots bearing long, white hairs and wavy edged leaves. Flowers, to 7cm across, are soft

  pink. Raised by Captain Collingwood Ingram before 1960 and named after Lady Anne Palmer, now Lady Anne Berry,

  who gave her graden in Rosemoor in North Devon to the RHS in 1987.

  Cistus                            Avalanche                     

  A compact cistus with sage-like green leaves. Has comparitivley large white flowers with yellow centres.

  Cistus                            Chelsea Bonnet              Sun Rose

  A small shrub with narrow dark green leaves. Pure white, lightly scented flowers with five notched petals and yellow

  centre are profusely borne in summer.

  Cistus                            Creticus                          Corfe Castle Form

  An extremely valuable small shrub with often shaggyily hairy stems; flowers varying from purple to rose, with yellow

  centre. Widely distributed in the Mediterranean region.

  Cistus                            Elma                               Sun Rose

  Has deep green leaves and large pure white flowers.

  Cistus                            Grayswood Pink             Sun rose

  A dwarf shrub with soft grey-green leaves complimented by clear pink flowers.

  Cistus                            ladanifer                         Gum cistus

  Evergreen, upright shrub. Leaves are narrow, dark green and sticky. Large, white flowers, with red markings round the

  central tuft of stamens are borne in profusion during early summer.

  Cistus                            laurifolius                      

  The hardiest species, and can exceed 2m in height if unchecked. Leaves leathery, dark glaucous green; flowers white

  with a yellow centre. Native of SW Europe to Turkey and North Africa.

  Cistus                            loretii                              Sun Rose

  Has large white flowers with crimson basal blotches. Has a dwarf habit. It is a hybrid of C.ladanifer X C.monspeliensis,

  though does occur in the wild.

  Cistus                            Maculatus                       Sun rose

  Evergreen, bushy shrub. With narrow, wavy edged, rich green leaves. Large, white flowers, with a central deep red

  and yellow pattern appear from early to mid summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Cistus                            Paper Moon                    Sun Rose

  A new introduction, a white flowered sport of C.Peggy Sammons.

  Cistus                            Peggy Sammons            Sun Rose

  Medium sized shrub with downy stems & leaves. Flowers during June-July and are a delicate shade of pink. Full sun & a

  well drained position.

  Cistus                            populifolius                    ssp. major

  'var. lasiocalyx'

  Has sage green foliage with undulate leaf margins. Very large white flowers with yellow basal spots.

  Cistus                            Purpureus                       Sun rose

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub,the large rosy crimson flowers have a maroon blotch at base. Flowering in late spring

  and early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Cistus                            Ruby Cluster                   Sun Rose

  Has white flowers with a notable red blotch. Likes a sunny spot in well drained soil.

  Cistus                            Silver Ghost                    Sun Rose

  A white flowered sport of silver pink. Why not plant them together for a lovely summer show of fresh blooms day after

  day.

  Cistus                            Silver Pink                      Sun rose

  Evergreen, bushy shrub with silver grey  leaves. In early summer bears large pink flowers.

  Cistus                            Snow White                    Sun Rose

  A white flowered sun rose.

  Cistus                            Snowfire                         Sun Rose

  Flowers white with red flame shaped blotch and bright yellow anthers.

  Cistus                            Sunset                            Sun Rose

  A dwarf shrub of compact habit bearing vivid cerise flowers in June and July. Ideal for dry conditions and full sun.

  Cistus                            Vicars Mead                   Sun Rose

  Narrow sage green leaf with pretty veining, cream yellow flowers.

  Cistus                            x corbariensis (x             Sun rose

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub, white flowers with central yellow blotch, carried in late spring and early summer.

  Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Cistus ladanifer             Blanche                          Sun Rose

  A pure white, semi double flowered form.

  Cistus ladanifer             var. sulcatus f. bicolor    Gum cistus

  Evergreen, upright shrub. Leaves are narrow, dark green and sticky. Petals, white, boldly blotched with red purple.

  Cistus salviifolius          Prostratus                       Sun Rose

  A low spreading form with small leaves, 2cm long. Height usually no more than 25cm. Has white flowers with yellow

  centres, in the summer. Likes well drained soil on a southerly aspect.

  Cistus x aguilarii           Maculatus                       Sun rose

  Evergreen, bushy shrub. With narrow, wavy edged slightly sticky, rich green leaves. Large, white flowers, with a

  central deep red and yellow pattern appear from early to mid summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height


  Cistus x argenteus        Blushing Peggy              Sun Rose

  A sport of Peggy Sammons with deep magenta-pink flowers.

  Cistus x dansereaui      Decumbens                    Sun Rose

  A spreading shrub of dense habit with lance shaped, dark green, sticky, wavy edged leaves. Large white flowers with

  a crimson blotch during June and July. Revels in full sun.

  Cistus x dansereaui      Jenkyn Place                  Sun Rose

  White flowers with crimson blotches. Flowers over a long period.

  Cistus x ralletii                                                    Sun rose

  An erect grower with felty leaves and very bright pink clusters of flowers.

  Clerodendrum               bungei                           

  Evergreen or deciduous, upright, suckering shrub or sub shrub with heart shaped, glossy serrated leaves. Has domed

  clusters of small fragrant, red-purple to deep pink flowers in late summer and early autumn. Requires full sun and well

  Clerodendrum               Carnival

  Deciduous, upright, bushy headed, tree-like shrub. Clusters of deep pink and greenish white buds open to fragrant, white

   flowers above large white yellow and green leaves from late summer to mid autumn, followed by decorative blue

  berries. Best in full sun and well drained soil.

  Clethra alnifolia            Humming Bird                Sweet Pepper Bush

  Fragrant white flowers in July and August cover this compact rounded bush. Best in acid soils.

  Clethra alnifolia            Paniculata                      The Sweet Pepper Bush

  A superior form with flowers in terminal panicles, white in colour and sweetly scented in august. From Eastern North

  America.

  Clethra alnifolia            Ruby Spice                     Sweet Pepper Bush

  A handsome shrub with blue green foliage and rich pink flowers. Prefers damp soil.

  Convolvulus                  cneorum

  Evergreen, rounded, bushy, dense shrub. Pink- tinged buds opening to white flowers with yellow centres are borne from

   late spring to late summer among narrow, silky silver green leaves. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1m.

  Convolvulus cneorum   Snow Angel                   

  Compact and bold silver foliage with white to pale pink funnel like flowers.

  EU PVR

  Coprosma                     Evening Glow                

  Attractive evergreen shrub with inconspicuous flowers but striking variegated foliage. Leaves are egg shaped, green

  with purple bronze shading and yellow splashes. Their colour changes to orange red in autumn, staying during winter,

  giving a striking effect. Rather upright in habit, but will grow broader with pruning.

  Coprosma                     Fireburst                        

  Very colourful evergreen compact shrub. Has variegated dark green leaves with orange margins. Deep red autumn

  foliage. Requires a somewhat sheltered site.

  PVR

  Coprosma                     Karoo Red                      Australian Mirror Bush

  Fantastic glossy purple-black winter foliage. Evergreen. Needs a sheltered site out of cold wind.

  EU PVR app99/0713

  Coprosma                     Kiwi Red                        

  Young foliage green, maturing red-dark purple. Evergreen required protection from cold winds.

  Coprosma                     Rainbow Surprise          

  Green, yellow, orange and red foliage turning a brighter orange-red in autumn. Evergreen.

  PVR

  Coprosma                     Roys Red                       

  Attractive evergreen shrub with inconspicuous flowers but striking variegated, predominantly red foliage.

  Coprosma x kirkii          variegata                       

  Evergreen, densely branched shrub, prostrate when young, later semi-erect. White margined leaves are borne singly or

  in clusters. Tiny, translucent, white fruits appear in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Good ground cover in

   mild areas.

  Cordyline                      Australis                         New Zealand Cabbage Palm

  Slow-growing, evergreen with spiky leaves. A good specimen plant. It is suitable for indoor, conservatory, or patio. A

  sunny position is best, and some protection from winter damp and frost is helpful.

  Cordyline                      Coffee Cream                

  An alternative form with greenish -brown striped leaves. Slow-growing, evergreen. Requires full sun and well drained

  soil. Protect from frost.

  Cordyline                      Purple Heart                  

  An evergreen palm like shrub grown for its handsome deep purple foliage. Best with some protection during winter.

  Cordyline                      Purple Tower                

  An evergreen palm like shrub grown for its handsome foliage. Best with some protection during winter.

  Cordyline                      Red Sensation               

  A plum red cordyline. Grow in well drained sunny sheltered conditions. Protect from severe frost.

  Cordyline                      Sundance                      

  Slow-growing evergreen with variegated bronze leaves. Has terminal sprays of white flowers in summer.  Full sun and

  well drained soil in a sheltered site. Ideal for tubs and planters. Looks great on the patio. Protect from frost.

  Cordyline australis        Dark Star                       

  A very dark purple cordyline. Protect from hard frost.

  Cordyline australis        Pink Champagne           

  A varigated sport of C.australis 'Sundance', it has prominent pink basal mid-ribs, and the pale green leaves are striped

  with white. It has a compact habit and should prove to be a good addition to this genus. Protect from hard frost.

  Cordyline australis        Pink Stripe                    

  Slow-growing, evergreen with spiky leaves. A good specimen plant. It is suitable for indoor, conservatory, or patio. A

  sunny position is best, and some protection from winter damp is helpful - excellent drainage is required. Protect from

  Cordyline australis        Torbay Dazzler              

  'Dazzler' / 'Albertii'

  Slow-growing, evergreen tree with variegated  leaves. Has terminal sprays of white flowers in summer.  Full sun and

  well drained soil in a sheltered site. Try as an unusual indoor plant or as specimen in tub or planter. Protect from frost.

  Cordyline australis        Torbay Red                    

  'Red Star'

  Slow-growing, evergreen tree with red  leaves. Has terminal sprays of white flowers in summer. Requires full sun and

  very well drained soil. Best in a sheltered spot. Protect from frost.

  Cornus                          canadensis                     Creeping dogwood

  Ground-cover. In late spring and early summer bears green, sometimes purple tinged flowers, within white bracts,

  followed by red berries. Height 10-15cm, spread 30cm. Requires partial shade and moist acidic soil.

  Cornus                          contraversa                    Table Dogwood

  A tree like shrub with alternte leaves. The sweeping branches are clothed during May with clusters of creamy flowers.

  In autumn small black fruits are formed and the foliage turns rich purple/red.

  Cornus                          mas                                Cornelian Cherry

  Deciduous, bushy, dense shrub or small tree. Small, star-shaped, yellow flowers appear on bare branches in early

  spring before white- edged, dark green leaves develop. These are followed by bright red, cherry-like, edible fruits. The

  leaves turn reddish purple in autumn.

  Cornus                          Norman Hadden             Dogwood

  Deciduous, spreading large shrub or small tree. Creamy-white bracts around tiny flowers turn to deep pink in summer.

  These are often followed by heavy crops of strawberry-like fruits in the autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Cornus                          nuttallii                           Mountain/Pacific dogwood

  Deciduous, conical tree or large shrub. Large, white bracts surrounding tiny flowers, appear in late spring, has oval, dark

   green leaves. Thrives best in full sun and well drained soil.

  Cornus alba                  Aurea                             Dogwood

  Succeeds in most soils. Purple red stems, leaves colouring up in autumn. Aurea a charming form, the leaves suffused

  soft yellow. Prune hard back every other year.

  Cornus alba                  Cream Cracker               Dogwood

  Broad upright deciduous bush up to around 2-2.5m high, can be kept smaller by pruning. The leaves are green with

  irregular cream to butter-yellow edges. The tops of the young growth are pinkish. The attractive coloured branches are

  purplish red in winter. Flowers are creamy white in late spring. Prune hard in march to keep compact. Awarded the

  Award of Merit by The Royal Boskoop Horticultural society. PBR applied for.

  Cornus alba                  Elegantissima                 Red barked dogwood

  Vigorous, deciduous shrub. Young shoots are bright red in winter. Has white edged grey- green leaves and small,

  creamy-white flowers in late spring and early summer followed by white fruits. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Height 1.5m. Spread 1.5m.

  Cornus alba                  Sibirica                           Red bark dogwood

  Deciduous, upright shrub with scarlet, young shoots in winter. Has dark green foliage and heads of creamy-white

  flowers in late spring and early summer, succeeded by rounded white fruits. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Cornus alba                  Spaethii                          Dogwood

  Vigorous, deciduous shrub with bright red, young shoots in winter. Bright green leaves are yellow edged. Requires full

  sun and well drained soil.

  Cornus alba                  Westonbirt                     

  Deciduous, upright shrub with brilliant crimson, young shoots in winter. Has dark green foliage and heads of

  creamy-white flowers in late spring and early summer.

  Cornus controversa       Variegata                       Wedding cake tree

  Deciduous small tree or large shrub with layered branches. Clusters of small, white flowers appear in summer. Leaves

  are bright green with broad, creamy white margins and turn yellow in autumn. Requires full sun.

  Cornus florida               Cherokee Chief              North American Flowering

  Flowers are similar but superior to 'Rubra' and the leavs are of a darker purple in autumn.

  Cornus florida               Eddies White Wonder    

  A superb large deciduous shrub or small tree of compact, upright habit. Flowering is in spring, and the rounded bracts

  that surrond the flowerheads give the appearance of perfectly round, white flowers wreathing the branches. The

  leaves colour brilliant orange in the autumn. The expectations of its American raisers have been more than fufilled, and it

  is reliable as well as ornamentally first rate.

  Cornus florida               Gloria Burkett                

  A superb selection flowering at an early age, named by Peter Chappell The large creamy white bracts gradually turn red.

  Cornus florida               Rainbow                        

  A medium to large shrub which produces white flowers in spring. Pretty green and yellow varigated leaves turning red in

   autumn.

  Cornus florida               Red Giant                      

  Round headed shrub or small tree. Flower are red with richly coloured autumn foliage.

  Cornus florida               rubra                              North American Flowering

  Round headed shrub or small tree. Flowers are pink to red with similar autumn colours to C.florida.

  Cornus kousa                China Girl                      

  A choice selection with large white flowers on spreading branches in June. Rich Autumn tints.

  Cornus kousa                Chinensis                       

  A choice large shrub or small tree with spreading branches covered in white flowers in June. Good Autumn colour.

  Cornus kousa                Gold Star                       

  Large decidious shrub, its green leaves have a large blotch of golden yellow, the centre turning red in autumn with a

  purple margin.

  Cornus kousa                Satomi                           

  Medium sized deciduous shrub of spreading habit. Deep pink bracts in June. The green leaves turn purple red in autumn.

  Cornus kousa                Snow Boy                      

  Leaves grey-green with a broad white. This variety should be a garden winner due to its stunning appearance. From

  Japan.

  Cornus kousa                Wisley Queen                

  An outstanding selection. It has white bracts which fade to pink early summer. In August it is covered with

  strawberry-like fruits and in autumn the foliage turns a most wonderful burgundy colour. During the winter the trunk is

  outstanding with flaking bark in different shades of green and grey.

  Cornus mas                   Aurea                             Cornelian Cherry

  Deciduous, bushy, dense shrub or small tree. Small, star-shaped, yellow flowers appear on bare branches in early

  spring before the yellow suffused leaves develop. These are followed by bright red, cherry-like, edible fruits (also found

  Cornus mas                   Variegata                       Cornelian Cherry

  Deciduous, bushy, dense shrub or small tree. Small, star-shaped, yellow flowers appear on bare branches in early

  spring before white- edged, dark green leaves developed. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Cornus sanguinea         Midwinter Fire               

  'Winter Beauty'

  A striking Dutch selection of compact habit with the shoots bright orange-yellow and red in the winter.

  Cornus sericea              Kelsey Dwarf                 

  'Kelseyi'

  A dwarf form of dense habit with small, crowded leaves. Winter shoots yellowish green, red towards the tips.

  Cornus stolonifera         Flaviramea                    

  Vigorous, deciduous, spreading shrub with creeping, underground stems. Has bright greenish-yellow, young shoots in

  winter and oval, dark green leaves. Small star-shaped, white flowers appearing late spring and early summer followed

  by spherical, white fruits. Ideal for moist or wet places.

  Corokia                         Frosted Chocolate         

  Small evergreen shrub, chocolate coloured foliage and small starry yellow flowers.

  Corokia                         x virgata                        

  A medium sized shrub of erect habit, with oblanceolate leaves, white beneath; very small fruits, bright orange.

  Floriferous and free fruiting. Hardy, useful for an unusual hedge.

  Corokia x virgata          Yellow Wonder              

  Medium sized evergreen shrub, erect habit with silver grey leaves. Yellow flowers followed by yellow fruits.

  Coronilla                       emerus                           Scorpian Senna

  'Hippocrepis emerus subsp. emeroides'

  An elegant, hardy, small sized shrub with clusters of flowers in the leaf axils; slender and articulated seedpods, like a

  scorpians tail. From central and southern europe.

  Coronilla                       varia                              

  A new introduction with scandent growth covered in pink and white flowers. Difficult to classify - is it a shrub, climber or

   perennial?

  Coronilla glauca           Citrina

  Dense rounded, bushy, evergreen shrub wih pinnate, blue green leaves. Has pale yellow flowers in late winter, early

  spring and again in late summer, followed by slender seed pods. Found from Portugal to Croatia.

  Coronilla valentina       Glauca Variegata          

  Medium sized shrub for a warm wall or fence,  with variegated creamy white foliage.Pea like yellow flowers are borne

  from mid spring to early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Cortaderia selloana      Rendatleri                      Pampas Grass

  Has purplish pink panicles by autumn. A tall ornamental grass, can reach 2.5m. Will grow in more or less any soil.

  Corylopsis                     veitchiana                     

  An erect growing shrub with bright green leaves. large racemes of primrose yellow scented flowers.

  Corylopsis                     willmottiae (sinensis)     

  Vigorous, deciduous, spreading open shrub. Leaves are bright green above, blue green beneath. Clusters of bell shaped

   pale yellow flowers open from early to mid spring.  Requires partial shade and well drained acidic soil.

  Corylopsis willmottiae  Spring Purple                

  A selection with most attractive plum purple young growths. Best in acidic or neutral soil.

  Corylus avellana           Contorta                         Twisted Hazel

  Deciduous, bushy shrub or small tree with curiously twisted shoots and broad, sharply toothed, mid-green leaves. In late

  winter, bare branches are covered with pendent, pale yellow catkins. Requires full sun and well-drained soil.

  Corylus avellena           Anny's Compact Red     

  A compact shrubby red leaved hazel, ideal for restricted space or even as a patio 'tree'.

  Corylus maxima            Purpurea                        Purple leaf Filbert

  Vigorous, deciduous, open shrub or small tree with deep purple leaves and purplish catkins, with yellow anthers, that

  hang from branches in late winter. Edible nuts mature in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Cotinus                          Coggygria                      

  Deciduous, bushy shrub with dark green leaves that turn brilliant orange-red in autumn. From late summer, plume like,

  purplish-pink flower heads appear above the foliage. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Cotinus                          Grace                             Smoke Bush

  A vigorous shrub with large soft purplish-red leaves turning scarlet in autumn. Large purplish-pink flower clusters in

  summer.

  Cotinus                          Young Lady                    Smoke Bush

  New variety. Flowers like crazy as a young plant. In a container looks like a poodle in a pot with lots of fluffy

  pinkish-brown flowers covering the green foliage. Flowers from July to first frosts and has fabulous autumn foliage

  (1.2m x 1.2m). EUPBR applied for.

  Cotinus coggygria         Royal Purple                  Smoke Bush

  Deciduous shrub, which is grown for foliage. Individual flower heads in autumn colours. are inconspicuous. Fully hardy.

  Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Cotinus coggygria         Velvet Cloak                   Smoke Bush

  A form with deep purple-red foliage turning firey red in autumn.

  Cotinus coggygria         Golden Spirit                  Smoke Bush

  A unique form of the classic garden 'Smoke Bush'.

  Forms a medium sized shrub of broadly upright habit. The round, almost translucent leaves are brilliant golden yellow

  throughout the summer and are accompanied by plumes of smoke-like flowers. During autumn the foliage changes to

  stunning shades of coral, orange and red. Prefers a well-drained soil in full or part sun. A bold and colourful shrub for

  Cotoneaster                  Avonbank                      

  Bold evergreen small tree or large shrub, white flowers May / June, red berries in Autumn. Height after 10 years up to

  3m, smaller if kept pruned. An excellent selection.

  Cotoneaster                  Cornubia                       

  Vigorous, semi-evergreen, arching shrub. Clusters of white flowers, produced in early summer amid dark green foliage,

  are followed by large, pendent clusters of decorative, bright red fruits. Require full sun and well drained soil.

  Cotoneaster                  Dammeri                       

  Quite prostrate, with long trailing shoots studded in autumn with sealing wax red fruits. An ideal shrub for ground cover

  and for covering banks.

  Cotoneaster                  franchetti

  Evergreen or semi evergreen arching shrub. Fully hardy. Oval, grey-green leaves are white beneath. Bears small 5

  petalled pink tinged white flowers in early summer, then a profusion of oblong bright orange fruits. Height and spread 3m.

  Cotoneaster                  Horizontalis                    Wall-spray

  Deciduous, stiff-branched, spreading shrub. Glossy, deep green leaves redden in late autumn. Bears pinkish-white

  flowers from late spring to early summer followed by red fruit. Any aspect and well drained soil.

  Cotoneaster                  Hybridus Pendulus         Weeping Cotoneaster

  Evergreen, prostrate shrub, almost always grown as a weeping standard tree but actually makes excellent ground

  cover. Has oblong, dark green leaves. Small 5-petalled, white flowers are followed by spherical, deep red fruits.

  Requires full sun and dry soil.

  Cotoneaster                  lacteus                           

  Evergreen, arching shrub suitable for hedging Oval, dark green leaves set off shallowly cup shaped,white flowers from

  early to mid-summer Long-lasting, red fruits are carried in large clusters in autumn-winter. Requires full sun and

  well-drained soil. Height 4m.

  Cotoneaster                  melanocarpus               

  A medium sized shrub with dark green leaves, pink flowers and red - black berries.

  Cotoneaster                  microphyllus                  

  Evergreen spreading, dense shrub. Rigid shoots are clothed in small, oval, dark green leaves. Small 5-petalled, white

  flowers in late spring are followed by spherical, red fruits. Height 1 metre. Spread 2 metres. Requires full sun and dry

  Cotoneaster                  Rothschildianus

  A large shrub possessing a distinctive spreading habit when young. Large clusters of creamy yellow fruits. 'Exburiensis'

   is very similar. Both were raised at Exbury, Hants.

  Cotoneaster                  simonsii                         

  Upright, deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub. Broadly ovate, glossy, dark green leaves which turn red in autumn. Bears

  pink tinged white flowers singly or in few-lowered cymes in summer. Fruits bright orange. From India. Good for hedging.

  Cotoneaster                  Watereri                        

  Semi evergreen hybrid, variable habit. Hardy, medium to large shrub or small tree of strong vigorous growth, with long

  leaves and heavy crops of red or orange fruit after white flowers with a pink tinge.

  Cotoneaster                  Decorus                         

  A low growing, free fruiting form with small leaves on wide spreading arching branches. White flowers in early summer

  followed by numerous red fruits. Excellent ground cover for banks.

  Cotoneaster dammeri   Coral Beauty                 

  A very dense small shrub with arching branches. The leaves are glossy green showing off the abundant orange red

  fruits in autumn. Excellent ground cover

  Cotoneaster                  variegata                        Wall-spray

  Deciduous, stiff-branched, spreading shrub. Glossy, green- cream variegated leaves redden in late autumn. Bears

  pinkish-white flowers from late spring to early summer followed by red fruit. Any aspect and well drained soil.

  Cotoneaster nanshan    Boer                              

  Low growing and wide, with glossy, slightly wavy leaves. Bright coloured long lasting fruits of orange red. Found in

  Holland in the 1930's.

  Cotoneaster                  Repens

  Evergreen, prostrate shrub, . Has oblong, dark green leaves. Small 5-petalled, white flowers are followed by spherical,

  deep red fruits. Requires full sun and dry soil.

  Cotoneaster var.           Oakwood                       

  'C.dammeri var. radicans'

  A prostrate shrub related to to C.dammeri with which it is sometimes confused but with smaller, generally obovate, longer

   stalked leaves which lack the deep veins of C.dammeri and flowers generally in pairs.

  Crataegus laevigata      Pink Corkscrew              Thorn

  A novel variation of our native Hawthorn. Dramatically twisted stems carry pink blossom in early summer. Height after 10

  years approx 1.5m.

  Crinodendron                hookerianum                  Lantern tree

  Evergreen, stiff branched shrub. In late spring and early summer, lantern-like, red flowers hang from shoots clothed with

  narrow dark green leaves. Requires partial shade and moist acidic soil.

  Cytisus                          Allgold                            Broom

  Deciduous, densely branched shrub with silky, grey-green leaves, divided into 3 leaflets, and a profusion of pea-like,

  yellow flowers from mid to late spring. Best in full sun and well drained soil.

  Cytisus                          Amber Elf                      

  A very dwarf and compact cytisus providing a bright golden-orange display of relatively large flowers over a period of

  weeks in the Spring. Needs an open sunny and well drained site.

  Cytisus                          Andreanus                     

  A medium sized shrub similar to Gorse but without the spines. Flowers are rich butter yellow, attractively marked with

  brown crimson. Flowers May. Best in sunny spot, any good soil.

  Cytisus                          Battandieri                     Pineapple broom

  Semi-evergreen. Leaves have 3 silver-grey leaflets. Large, dense racemes of pineapple scented, yellow flowers appear

   from early to mid- summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Prune hard after flowering for best effect.

  Cytisus                          Boskoop Ruby                Broom

  A small rounded shrub with very profusely borne deep crimson flowers in May.

  Cytisus                          Burkwoodii                     Broom

  Deciduous, arching shrub. Bears a profusion of cerise, crimson edged yellow flowers along elegant green branches in

  late spring and early summer. Best in full sun and well drained soil.

  Cytisus                          Cornish Cream               Broom

  Bushy spreading deciduous shrub with slender, arching shoots and 3-palmate leaves, 1-2cm long. In late spring and

  early summer, abundant flowers, 2,5cm long, in a mixture of creamy yellow and white, are produced in axillary clusters.

  Height and spread 1.5m.

  Cytisus                          decumbens                    

  A prostrate, deciduous rock-garden shrublet with bright yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. From Southern

  Europe. Introduced 1775.

  Cytisus                          Dukaat                            Broom

  A  small erectly-branched, deciduous, shrub of dense habit with silky hairy young shoots and small narrow leaves.

  Flowers small golden yellow in May/June. Most well drained soils suit.

  Cytisus                          Gold Cascade                 Broom

  Deciduous, arching shrub. A profusion of golden yellow flowers appear on elegant green branches in late spring and

  early summer. Best in full sun and well drained soil.

  Cytisus                          Goldfinch                        Broom

  A free flowering broom for a mixed border. The flowers in May and June are bright red and yellow. Grows to about 6ft,

  is deciduous, and likes a sunny spot in well drained soil.

  Cytisus                          Killiney Salmon             

  Broom, deciduous, clothed in late spring to early summer with a mass of salmon pink flowers. After flowering prune back

   to keep bushy. Best in sunny spot in good, well drained soil.

  Cytisus                          Lena                               Broom

  An outstanding compact growing shrub, free flowering with flowers of deep red, wings red margined yellow, keel pale

  yellow.

  Cytisus                          Luna                               Broom

  A medium-sized deciduous hybrid with large, late spring flowers in which the standard petal is broad, pale creamy

  yellow and tinged red on the back and inside, the wings are rich yellow and the keel pale yellow.

  Cytisus                          Maria Burkwood            

  A vigorous medium sized deciduous shrub. Large red flowers with coppery wings are an attractive spectacle in late

  spring.

  Cytisus                          Porlock                          

  A hybrid that quickly forms a large, semi-evergreen bush. The flowers are golden yellow, very fragrant and  borne in

  racemes, and appear in mild weather between autumn and spring. It is hardy in mild areas or a well sheltered spot,

  especially on a sunny wall, and it also makes a lovely conservatory shrub. Raised c1922. Protect from hard frost.

  Cytisus                          racemosus                      Canary Broom

  Easy to grow. This compact evergreen plant has arching branches clothed with masses of slender clusters of fragrant

  lemon scented flowers in spring and early summer. Suitable for growing pots and tubs. Will thrive in well-drained fertile

  soils. Prefers a sunny site.

  Keep moist until established, protect from hard frost in winter. Feed in spring.

  Cytisus                          Red Favourite                 Broom

  Medium shrub with flowers of deep velvety crimson, gold line at base, keel light carmine.

  Cytisus                          scoparius Vanesse          Broom

  Deciduous, arching shrub with narrow, dark green leaves that are divided into 3 leaflets Bears a profusion of bright

  yellow and red flowers along elegant green branches in late spring and early summer. Requires full sun and well drained

   soil. Ht 1m. Spread 0.75m.

  Cytisus                          Windlesham Ruby         

  Deciduous, densely branched shrub. From mid   May pea-like, rich mahogany crimson flowers appear in profusion. Best

  in full sun and well drained soil. Dwarf habit.

  Cytisus                          x praecox                       Warminster broom

  Deciduous, densely branched shrub. From mid to late spring, pea-like creamy yellow flowers appear in profusion amid

  tiny, silky, grey green leaves with 3 leaflets. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1m. Spread 1.5m.

  Cytisus compactum       Crimson                          Broom

  Upright bush of dark green foliage with a mass of deep crimson, yellow-centred flowers. Dwarf variety. Flowers early

  summer.

  Cytisus praecox            alba                               

  Deciduous, low-growing shrub with semi-erect stems clothed in leaves. A profusion of pea-like, white flowers appear in

  early summer on previous years wood. Best in full sun and well drained soil.

  Cytisus praecox            Allgold                            Broom

  Deciduous, densely branched shrub with silky, grey-green leaves, divided into 3 leaflets, and a profusion of pea-like,

  yellow flowers from mid to late spring. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1m. Spread 1.5m.

  Cytisus praecox            Lilac Lady                     

  A new introduction with fantastic pale green foliage and masses of small dainty lilac flowers. Has a compact habit. PVR

  applied for.

  Daphne                         bholua                           

  CAUTION toxic if eaten / skin irritant.

  Evergreen, occasionally deciduous, upright shrub with leathery, dark green foliage. Clusters of fragrant,

  purplish/pink/white flowers in winter. Full sun and very well drained soil required.

  Daphne                         Eternal Fragrance           

  Small hardy evergreen shrub with bushy habit which creates a dome shape 60-75cm high and wide. Flowers pink in dud

   opening to white with intense fragrance and dark green leaves. Flowers April and May on old wood followed by new

  growth flowers June onwards.

  CPVR applied for.

  Daphne                         mezereum                     

  CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin irritant.

  Deciduous, upright shrub. Very fragrant, purple/pink blooms on bear stems in late winter/early spring, followed by red

  fruits. Mature leaves are narrowly oval & dull grey. Full sun and well drained soil. Ht/Sp 1m.

  Daphne                         Tangutica                      

  CAUTION toxic if eaten / skin irritant.

  Slow growing, dwarf, evergreen shrub,clusters of fragrant flowers, white, tinged purple on inside, rose purple outside

  in March-April. Must have well drained conditions, preferably in a sheltered spot. From China.

  Daphne bholua             Jacqueline Postill          

  CAUTION: Toxic if eaten.

  Another very hardy, evergreen or semi-evergreen medium-sized form, which flowers when in full leaf. The flowers

  borne from mid to late winter, are large, showy and fragrant. Raised in 1982 as a seedling of  'Gurkha' by Hillier

  Nurseries' propagator Alan Postill.

  Daphne laureola           philippi                           Spurge laurel

  CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin allergen.

  Evergreen, dwarf shrub. Slightly fragrant tubular, pale green flowers in late winter/early spring, followed by black fruit.

  Full sun/drained soil. Height/spread 0.5m.

  Daphne mezereum       alba                               

  CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin allergen.

  Deciduous, upright shrub. Very fragrant, white blooms on bear stems in late winter/early spring, followed by fruits.

  Mature leaves are narrowly oval & dull grey. Full sun and well drained soil. Ht/Sp 1m.

  Daphne mezereum       Rubra                             Mezereon

  CAUTION toxic if eaten / skin irritant.

  Deciduous, upright shrub. Very fragrant, reddish- purple blooms in late winter and early spring, followed by red fruits.

  Mature leaves are narrowly oval and dull grey. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Daphne odora               Aureomarginata            

  CAUTION toxic if eaten / skin irritant.

  Evergreen, bushy shrub with glossy, dark green leaves narrowly edged with yellow. Fragrant clusters of

  purple/pink/white flowers from mid winter to early spring. Full sun, well drained soil. Height/spread 1.5m.

  Daphne x burkwoodii   Somerset                       

  CAUTION toxic if eaten / skin irritant.

  Semi-evergreen, upright shrub with clusters of fragrant, white/pink flowers in late spring and sometimes again in autumn.

    Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.5m.

  Davidia involucrata       vilmoriniana                   Dove/Ghost tree

  'Pocket handkerchief tree'

  Deciduous, conical tree with heart shaped vivid green leaves felted beneath. Large, white bracts appear on mature trees

   from late spring. Requires full sun and moist soil.

  Decaisnea                     fargesii                          

  Deciduous, upright, semi-arching, open shrub with stout, blue-bloomed shoots and large, deep green leaves of paired

  leaflets. Racemes of greenish flowers in early summer are followed by pendent, sausage shaped blue fruit. Best in sun

  with well drained soil.

  Desfontainia                  spinosa                          

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub with spiny, holly-like, glossy, dark green leaves. Long tubular, drooping, red flowers

  tipped with yellow are borne from mid summer to late autumn. Partial shade and moist acidic soil.

  Deutzia                         gracilis                          

  Deciduous, upright or spreading shrub. Massed 5-petalled, pure white flowers are borne in upright clusters amid bright

  green foliage in late spring and early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1m. Spread 1m.

  Deutzia                         Pride of Rochester         

  Deciduous, bushy shrub that produces clusters of small, white, double  flowers, in early Summer. Requires full sun and

  well drained soil.

  Deutzia x                      Rosealind                      

  Deciduous, rounded, bushy, dense shrub that produces clusters of deep pink flowers from late spring to early summer.

  Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Deutzia x hybrida         Magician                       

  A hybrid of medium size, large flowers in June are mauve pink edged white, and tinted purple on the reverse. Prune old

  flowering shoots. Any good soil and aspect.

  Deutzia x hybrida         Mont Rose                     

  A very free flowering medium sized form which has rose-pink flowers with darker-coloured tints borne in large clusters.

  Raised circa 1925.

  Deutzia x hybrida         Pink Pom Pom              

  A variable hybrid of medium size, extremely floriferous. Flowers in June are double, pink at first becoming white. Cut

  back flowering shoots almost to old wood, when flowering has finished. Any soil and situation.

  Dhaphne bholua           Jacqueline Postill          

  A bushy evergreen growing to about two metres and flowering late winter, producing a good display of richly fragrant

  lilac pink flowers.

  Diervilla                        splendens                      

  An easily grown, small, summer flowering  shrub similar to Weigela but with short petioled leaves and sulphur-yellow

  flowers. Likes a sunny spot in good, well-drained soil. Introduced 1850.

  Dipelta                          ventricosa                      

  An attractive spring flowering shrub with lilac-rose flowers. Upright habit. Prefers fertile well drained alkaline soil. From

  China.

  Dorycnium                    hirsutum                        

  A charming, dwarf sub-shrub with erect annual stems and terminal heads of pink tinged, white pea flowers from late

  summer into autumn. The whole plant is silvery-hairy and a pleasant foil for the red tinted fruit pods. It is suitable for a dry

   position in full sun which is as well drained as possible, perhaps on a rock garden. From Southern Portugal. In cultivation

  Dorycnium hirsutus       Little Boy Blue               

  This silver-blue selection, found in the USA, is more compact and free flowering than other types.

  PBR

  Drimys                           Lanceolata                    

  Medium to large sized aromatic shrub of slender, upright habit, purplish-red shoots and dark green leaves. Copper tinted

  young growths numerous small, creamy white flowers  in April/May. Evergreen. From Tasmania and SE Australia,

  introduced to this country in 1843.

  Drimys                           winteri                            Winters bark

  Evergreen, conical sometimes shrubby tree with long, glossy, pale or dark green leaves, usually bluish white beneath.

  Bears clusters of fragrant, star shaped, white flowers in early summer. Requires full sun and moist soil.

  Drimys winteri               latifolia                           Winters bark

  An upright evergreen shrub with large shiny leathery leaves, glaucous beneath umbels of ivory-white flowers in May.

  Elaeagnus                     Ebbingei                        

  A large, hardy, fast-growing evergreen shrub, splendid for creating shelter. Leaves large, silvery beneath. Flowers in

  autumn, silvery-scaly and fragrant; fruits orange with silvery freckles in spring.

  Elaeagnus                     Quicksiiver                    

  A choice medium sized shrub with intense silver foilage and small white flowers. Heavily scented flowers appear

  May-June.  Any good soil.

  Elaeagnus ebbingii       Eleador                          

  'Lannou' EU PBR. Bright golden yellow leaves with a narrow green margin.

  Elaeagnus pungens      Frederici                        

  Large evergreen shrub, narrow leaves pale creamy yellow with border of bright green. New growth is metallic brown

  with brown scales underneath. Any good soil in sun or shade.

  Elaeagnus pungens      Maculata

  Evergreen, bushy, slightly spiny shrub. Glossy, dark green leaves are marked with a large, central, deep yellow patch.

  Very fragrant, urn-shaped, creamy-white flowers open from mid- to late autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Elaeagnus x ebbingei   Coastal Gold

  A recent introduction with attractive wavy edged medium green foliage and a bold gold splash in the centre of the leaves.

   Young growth is silver coloured.

  Elaeagnus x ebbingei   Gilt Edge                       

  The leaves of this large shrub are margined with golden yellow. In cultivation since 1961.

  Elaeagnus x ebbingei   Gold Splash                   

  A recent and very worthwhile introduction.

  Elaeagnus x ebbingei   Limelight                       

  Evergreen bushy, dense shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, silver beneath, centrally marked yellow and pale green.

  Bears small, fragrant, white flowers in autumn.

  Elaeagnus x ebbingei   Salcombe Seedling       

  A compact well branched and comparitivly large leaved form of elaeagnus. The leaves are green and paler underneath.

  Eleutherococcus           sieboldianus                  

  Deciduous, bushy, elegant shrub. Has glossy, bright green leaves, divided into 5 leaflets, and is armed with spines.

  Clusters of small greenish flowers appear in early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Eleutherococcus           Variegatus                     

  A medium sized shrub with numerous erect, cane-like stems and clusters of large leaves parted into three or five leaflets

   and edged with creamy white, each cluster with a small curved prickle at its base. The small greenish white late-spring

  flowers form in umbels and are followed by clusters of black fruits. It tolerates poor soils but should be sheltered from

  Embothrium                  lanceolatum                   Chilien Fire Bush

  A medium sized shrub, with long, lanceolate leaves. Clusters of scarlet flowers in May-June. Needs a deep, moist, lime

  free soil. Sheltered, semi shaded position.

  Embothrium                  longifolium Inca Flame  Chi lien Fire Bush

  Not particularly evergreen but is quite hardy. Covered in beautiful fire like flowers in May & early June. A superb form.

  Enkianthus                    campanulatus                 Enkianthus

  Deciduous, bushy shrub with red shoots and tufts of green leaves that turn bright red in autumn. Small, bell shaped,

  red-veined, creamy-yellow flowers appear in late spring. Requires full sun and moist acidic soil.

  Enkianthus                    Red Bells                       

  A form of upright habit, taller than wide. Flowers profusely borne, cream at base, veined with pink and shading to deep

  pink on the lobes. Selected from plants in the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum about 1980.

  Erica arborea                Alberts Gold                   Tree Heather

  Soft, golden foliage with white flowers during March-May. Requires an acid soil & sunny position. Approx 5ft in time, if

  trimmed after flowering can be kept  more compact.

  Erica arborea                Estrella Gold                   Tree Heather

  Slow growing, very hardy form with bright yellow young foliage. From Portugal, found in the wild in 1972.

  Erica veitchii                 Exeter                             Tree heather

  Green foliage with white, scented flowers in March-May. Requires an acid soil and sunny position. Approx 4ft in time, if

  trimmed after flowering can be kept more compact.

  Erica veitchii                 Pink Joy                         Tree Heather

  Evergreen tree heath with white flowers, pink in bud. Height 4ft.

  Eriobotrya                     japonica                         Loquat

  An architectural plant normally seen as a large shrub in the British Isles, and best grown against a wall. One of the most

  striking evergreens because of its firm, leathery, corrugated leaves, often 30cm long, oblanceolate, with pointed teeth

  and a persistant, pale brown tomentum beneath. Clusters of strongly fragrant, hawthorn-like flowers, produced only

  after a hot summer, open intermittently from November to April, and are sometimes followed by globular or pear shaped,

  yellow fruits 4-5cm across. It is commonly cultivated in warmer countries for the edible fruits. From China and Japan.

  Escallonia                     Apple Blossom              

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub. From early to mid summer, apple blossom pink flowers are borne in profusion amid

  glossy, dark green leaves. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Escallonia                     Donard Radiance          

  A magnificent, strong growing shrub of compact habit and medium size. Large, brilliant, soft rose red, chalice shaped

  flowers during late summer. Prune as req'd after flowering has finished.

  Escallonia                     Donard Seedling           

  Vigorous evergreen, arching shrub with small glossy, dark green leaves. Masses of pink flower buds, open to white

  blooms, flished with pale pink from early to mid summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Escallonia                     Edinensis                       

  A neat bushy evergreen shrub which grows to around 2m high with small bright green leaves. Can be kept smaller if

  required. The flowers are carmine in bud, opening to clear shell-pink. Raised at Edinburgh Botanic Gardens.

  Escallonia                     illinta                             

  A tall, strong-smelling shrub, up to 3m, with glandular shoots, large, glossy green leaves and cylindrical panicles of white

   flowers. From Chile, introduced in 1830.

  Escallonia                     Iveyi                              

  Evergreen, upright shrub. Glossy, dark green leaves set off large racemes of small, tubular, pure white flowers with

  short lobes, borne from mid- to late summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Escallonia                     Macrantha                     

  A strong growing shrub. The flowers are rose crimson, set amidst large, fine, glossy, aromatic leaves. Suitable for

  hedging.

  Escallonia                     Peach Blossom              

  An attractive slow growing shrub. The clear peach pink flowers are carried on old wood and therefore should be pruned

   after flowering has finished. Evergreen, needs a sunny sheltered spot.

  Escallonia                     Pride of Donard             

  The flowers of this medium sized evergreen shrub are large, brilliant rose, somewhat bell shaped and carried in terminal

  clusters from early summer onwards. The leaves are large with polished dark green upper surfaces.

  Escallonia                     Red Dream                    

  A dwarf variety of the species only reaching about 30cm. Dark green leaves with rosy red flowers from August to

  November. Best in full sun. Evergreen, prune if required in March. Any good soil will suit.

  Escallonia                     Red Elf                           

  A vigorous and free flowering shrub, medium sized, with dark glossy green leaves and deep crimson flowers. Needs a

  sunny spot in good well drained soil but will tolerate shade.

  Escallonia                     Red Hedger                   

  A medium sized shrub with dark, glossy green leaves. Vigorous habit, free flowering, with red flowers in late summer to

  autumn. Can be pruned if req'd after flowering and makes a good hedge. Good soil in sun or semi shade.

  Escallonia laevis           Gold ellen                     

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub with lovely golden yellow foliage mottled green. Pale pink flowers in summer. Requires

  full sun and well drained soil

  Escallonia rubra            Crimson Spire               

  Erect with deep crimson flowers, to 2cm long; excellent for the coastal garden or as a hedge.

  Eucalyptus                    Archerii                          Gum Tree

  Very hardy and suitable for coppicing to control vigour and foliage effect. Occasionally produces  white and cream

  flowers in a good summer. Small to medium height.

  Eucalyptus                    dalrympleana                 Mountain gum

  Vigorous, evergreen tree or large shrub if pruned hard. Creamy-white, young bark becomes pinkish-grey, then peels.

  Leaves are long, narrow and pendent. Clusters of white flowers appear in late summer & autumn. Prefers a sunny

  position with well drained soil.

  Eucalyptus                    gunnii                             Cider gum

  Evergreen, conical tree with peeling, cream, pinkish and brown bark. Leaves are silver- blue when young, blue-green

  when mature. Needs full sun & well drained soil. Can also be grown as large shrub. Very hardy for eucalyptus.

  Eucalyptus                    niphophila                      Snow gum

  Evergreen, spreading tree. has patchwork-like flaking bark, red-rimmed, grey-green leaves and white flowers in spring.

  Requires full sun and well drained soil. Will grow large, but can be pruned to form a large shrub.

  Eucalyptus                    parvifolia                        Snow Gum

  An exceptionally hardy species, here making a handsome medium sized tree with attractively peeling bark and surviving

  the severest winters. Will even tolerate chalk soils. The mature leaves are narrow and blue-green.

  Eucalyptus                    perriniana                      Spinning gum

  Fast-growing, evergreen, spreading large shrub or tree with rounded, grey-blue, young leaves joined around stems.

  Leaves on mature trees are long and pendulous. White flowers appear in late summer. Requires full sun and well drained

   soil. From Australia.

  Eucalyptus                    subcrenulata                  Yellow Gum

  A large tree , can be pruned to a shrub, with reddish peeling bark and bright, glossy apple green leaves. One of the

  hardier species.

  Eucalyptus pauciflora   subsp. debeuzevillei      Jounama Snow Gum

  Has thick, lance shaped adult leaves to 15cm long. From SE Australia.

  Eucalyptus urnigera                                            Urn Gum

  Small to medium sized eucalyptus, fairly hardy. A Tasmanian species with greyish, peeling bark and dark green leaves.

  Distinct in its urn-sahped fruits.

  Eucryphia                      Lucida                            Leatherwood

  Evergreen. Glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of fragrant, white flowers open in July-Aug. Requires partial shade and

  moist soil.

  Eucryphia                      nymansay                      

  Evergreen. Leathery glossy, dark green leaves Clusters of large, white flowers open in late summer or early autumn.

  Requires partial shade and moist soil.

  Eucryphia cordifolia      x lucida                         

  aka E.Penwith

  A large. tall-growing evergreen of vigorous growth. Leaves oblong-lanceolate,leathery, dark green. Flowers white and

  larger than E.lucida. Leaves are wavy edged, pointed and occasionally toothed.

  Eucryphia intermedia   Rostrevor                       

  A lovely, fast growing hybrid, large shrub to small tree. Evergreen, green leaves glaucous beneath. Masses of white

  scented flowers cover the branches from July to September. Protect root area from hot sun.

  Eucryphia lucida           Ballerina                        Leatherwood

  Flowers pale pink, 3cm across with deep pink margins and red stamens. Found in W Tasmania in 1986 by Ken Gillanders.

  Eucryphia lucida           Gilt Edge                        Leatherwood

  Has green leaves edged with yellow.

  Eucryphia lucida           Pink Clouds                   

  Flowers pale pink at the margins of the petals shading to white, red at the base. This is a recently introduced form found

  in Tasmania.

  Eucryphia lucida           Spring Glow                   Leatherwood

  This form has green leaves edged creamy white.

  Euonymus                     Aureo Picta                   

  Harmful if eaten.

  A large densely branched shrub with dark glossy green leaves, centrally splashed with gold. Evergreen, will stand some

   shade but best in sun. Prune out any green shoots.

  Euonymus                     europaeus                      Spindle

  Harmful if eaten.

  Deciduous, bushy shrub. Narrowly oval, mid green leaves redden in autumn as red fruits open to show orange seeds.

  Inconspicuous, greenish flowers in early summer. Full sun, well drained soil. Ht and Sp 2.8m.

  Euonymus                     Harlequin                      

  Evergreen variegated compact variety. Leaves heavily mottled with white. Prefers a sunny position in well drained soil.

  Euonymus                     Silver Queen                 

  Evergreen, bushy, shrub with a dense growth of dark green leaves, broadly edged with white. Requires full sun and

  well drained soil.

  Euonymus alatus           Compactus                     Winged spindle

  Harmful if eaten.

  Deciduous,small bushy shrub. Shoots develop corky wings. Dark green leaves, brilliant red in autumn. Inconspicuous,

  greenish flowers in summer followed by small red fruits. Full sun, well drained soil.

  Euonymus europaeus   Red cascade                   Spindle

  Harmful if eaten.

  Deciduous, bushy shrub or small tree. Narrowly oval, mid green leaves redden in autumn as red fruits open to show

  orange seeds. Inconspicuous, greenish flowers in early summer. Full sun, well drained soil. Ht and Sp 2.8m.

  Euonymus fortunei        Blondy                           

  Harmful if eaten.

  Slow growing rounded evergreen. Dark green leaves with striking splashes of yellow/gold, ideal for patio gardens.

  Euonymus fortunei        Canadale Gold              

  Broad leaves with a bold gold edge. Spreading habit. May be pruned or clipped if desired.

  Euonymus fortunei        Emerald and Gold         

  Evergreen, bushy shrub with bright green leaves edged with bright yellow and tinged with pink in winter. Requires full

  sun and well drained soil.

  Euonymus fortunei        Emerald Gaiety             

  Harmful if eaten.

  Bushy evergreen shrub. Fully hardy. Has rounded, white-edged, deep green leaves. Makes good ground cover. Height

  1m. Spread 1.5m. Requires full sun and well drained moist soil.

  Euonymus fortunei        Kewensis                       

  A dainty form with slender, prostrate stems and minute leaves, suited to the rock garden. It will climb if support is

  available. Introduced 1893.

  Euonymus fortunei        Silver Queen                 

  Caution: Harmful if eaten.

  A small, compact shrub, although it can reach over 2m when grown against a wall as a climber. The unfolding leaves in

  spring are rich creamy yellow, later becoming green with a broad, creamy white margin. It is one of the loveliest

  variegated shrubs and has the added bonus of occasionally producing pale green flowers which are followed by pink

  Euonymus fortunei        Sunspot                         

  Harmful if eaten.

  Hardy evergreen shrub. Leaves deep green with an elongated central golden blotch, red tinged underneath in winter.

  Stems yellowish. Best in sunny site. Prune out any growth that reverts to plain green.

  Euonymus japonica      Macrophyllus Albus       

  AKA Latifolius Albomarginatus

  Leaves have a conspicuous broad white margin. The most conspicuous variegated form of Euonymus.

  Euonymus japonica      microphyllus                  

  A small, slow growing form of dense compact habit with small, narrow leaves edged with white. Somewhat similar to

  "Box" in general appearance.

  Euonymus japonica      microphyllus                   Japanese Spindle

  Harmful if eaten.

  A small, slow growing form of dense compact habit with small, narrow leaves edged with white. Somewhat similar to

  "Box" in general appearance.

  Euonymus japonicus     Golden Maiden              

  Compact bush with broadly oval leaves, margined fresh-green with a broad splash of gold.

  Euonymus japonicus     Green Rocket                

  dark green leaves on upright and very compact growth. Ideal evergreen shrub for garden, shrub and terrace. Highly

  suitable for spot planting or as a hedge. Can stand full sun, but prefers some light shade. Can be kept pruned to a formal

  Euonymus japonicus     Green Spider                 

  Ideal evergreen shrub for garden, shrub and terrace. Highly suitable for spot planting or as a hedge. Can stand full sun,

  but prefers some light shade. Can be kept pruned to a formal shape if required.

  Euonymus japonicus     Microphyllus                   Japanese Spindle

  Harmful if eaten.

  AKA 'Microphyllus Aureus' Similar to 'Microphyllus' but leaves suffused with gold.

  Euonymus japonicus     Ovatus Aureus               

  Harmful if eaten.

  The most popular golden euonymus. Growth rather slow and compact. Requires a sunny site to retain its colour.

  Evergreen. Prune out any all green growths that appear to prevent reversion.

  Euphorbia                     Martinii                          

  CAUTION skin & eye irritant/toxic if eaten.

  A cross between E.amygdaloides and E.characias. Upright, clump-forming evergreen subshrub. Narrow, inversely lance

  shaped, mid-green leaves, to 7cm long, often tinged purple when young, are borne on red tinged shoots. From spring to

  midsummer produces terminal cymes, 10-12cm across, of yellow green cyathea with dark red nectar glands. Compact.

  From  Southern France.

  Euphorbia                     mellifera                         Honey spurge

  CAUTION skin & eye irritant/toxic if eaten.

  Rounded, evergreen shrub with stout shoots and oblong to narrowly lance shaped, dark green leaves, to 20cm long. In

  late spring honey scented brown cyathea are produced in terminal cymes, 8-10cm across, followed by pea-like, warty

  fruit from late summer to autumn. Hardy to minus five degrees centigrade. From Madeira.

  Euphorbia                     stygiana x mellifera      

  CAUTION skin & eye irritant/toxic if eaten.

  Impressive clump-forming perennial with stout stems. Produces large yellow-green flower heads in early summer. Fully

  hardy if grown in a sheltered, sunny, well-drained soil. Height 90cm.

  Euphorbia                     Purpurea                        Wood spurge

  CAUTION skin & eye irritant/toxic if eaten.

  'Rubra'

  Has dark reddish leaves and acid yellow cymes. Likes moist, humus rich soil in light dappled shade.

  Euphorbia                     Robbiae                         

  CAUTION skin & eye irritant/toxic is eaten.

  Evergreen, spreading perennial with rosettes of dark green leaves, useful as ground cover even in poor, dry soil and

  semi-shade. Bears open, rounded heads of lime-green flowers in spring. Height 45-60cm. Spread 60cm. Requires partial

  shade and moist soil.

  Euphorbia characais     Humpty Dumpty             

  Dwarf compact evergreen foliage plant. Apple green flowers March to May. Height upto 70cm. Likes a sunny spot.

  Euphorbia characias     Black Pearl                    

  CAUTION skin & eye irritant/toxic if eaten.

  Similar to 'wulfenii' but not quite as large. Has a dark brown marking in the centre of the delightful yellow flowers which

  are borne mid spring. Excellent plant for dry areas - likes good drainage. A perennial and not strictly a shrub and can die

  back in severe winters, to return again the following spring.

  Euphorbia characias     Wulfenii                         

  CAUTION skin & eye irritant / toxic if eaten.

  Evergreen, upright shrub. Stems are biennial producing clustered, grey-green leaves one year and spikes of

  yellow-green blooms the following spring. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Euphorbia griffithii        Fireglow                        

  CAUTION skin & eye irritant/toxic if eaten.

  Bushy perennial that bears orange-red flowers in terminal umbels in early summer. Leaves are lance-shaped, mid green

  and have pale red midribs. Height 1m. Spread 50cm. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Exochorda                    giraldii                           

  Deciduous, widely arching shrub. Has pinkish-green young growths, oblong, mid green leaves and in late spring upright

  racemes of large, 5 petaled white flowers. Height and spread 3m. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Exochorda giraldii        wilsonii                           Pearlbush

  An excellent, large, free flowering shrub. Thios variety has the largest flowers in the genus, being 5cm across. From

  Central China.

  Exochorda macrantha  The Bride                      

  Deciduous, arching, dense shrub that forms a mound of pendent branches. Large, white flowers are produced in

  abundance amid dark green foliage in late spring and early summer Requires full sun and well-drained soil.

  Fabiana                        imbricata                        Pichi

  A charming shrub of medium size. In June its branches are transformed into plumes of white tubular flowers. From Chilie.

  Fabiana imbricata        Prostrata                         Pichi

  A small shrub, hardier than the typical form, forming a dense rounded mound of feathery branchlets which are usually

  covered with small, pale mauve-tinted flowers in May and June. Ideal for the large rock garden or wall top.

  Fabiana imbricata        violacea                        

  Evergreen, upright shrub with shoots that are densely covered with tiny, heath-like, deep green leaves. Tubular, lilac

  flowers are borne profusely in early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Fatsia                            japonica                         Japanese Fatsia

  Evergreen, rounded, bushy and dense shrub with palmate, glossy, dark green leaves. Large sprays of small white

  flowers in autumn. Frost tender in harsh winters, requires a sheltered position out of freezing winds. Good for shade.

  Feijoa                           sellowiana                      Pineapple guava

  Evergreen, bushy shrub or tree. Dark green leaves have white undersides. In mid summer bears large, dark red flowers

  with white- edged petals, followed by edible red tinged green fruits. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Forsythia                       Golden Nugget              

  A vigorous, medium sized shrub with large, golden yellow flowers. There are occasional flowers with six corolla instead

   of the usual four. A cross made by Alf Arnold in 1964.

  Forsythia                       Golden Times                

  Bright yellow leaves later green in the centre, the margin becoming creamy-white, some leaves remaining all yellow. Shy

  flowering and can scorch in hot sun, so plant in dappled  or part shade .

  Forsythia                       Maree D'or Courtasol

  A low growing forsythia, max 60cm in height, with masses of large flowers early in the season. Has a spreading habit.

  Forsythia                       Minigold                        

  Compact upright habit, flowers deep yellow, small with broad lobes, profusely borne. Easy to grow shrub, prune back to

  within a few centimetres of old wood immedately after flowering.

  Forsythia                       Pauline                          

  New variety, compact growing medium sized shrub, leaves with serrated edges, covered in bright yellow flowers in

  early spring.

  Forsythia                       Weekend                       

  New variety raised by Courtanin which flowers on new wood. Upright growth with beautiful yellow flowers in early

  spring.

  Forsythia x intermedia  Fiesta                            

  A shrub of more compact habit than the species. Rich green foliage with bright cream and gold central leaf variegation.

  Golden yellow flowers in spring.

  Forsythia x intermedia  Lynwood                       

  Deciduous, vigorous, upright. bushy shrub.

  Has stout shoots and oblong sharply toothed mid green leaves. Large 4 lobed deep yellow flowers are borne sparsely

  from early to mid spring. Height 3m. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ideal for hedges.

  Forsythia x intermedia  Spectabilis                    

  Vigorous, deciduous, spreading shrub with stout growths. A profusion of large deep yellow flowers is borne before

  sharply toothed, dark green leaves appear. Full sun and well drained soil ,tolerates shade.

  Fothergilla                    monticola                      

  Deciduous, upright shrub with glossy dark green leaves, slightly bluish-white beneath that turn red, orange and yellow in

  autumn. Tufts of fragrant white flowers appear in late spring. Height and spread 2.5m. Requires partial shade and moist

  acidic soil.

  Fothergilla gardenii      Blue Mist                        Witch Alder

  A choice new introduction. Conspicuous in spring with fragrant flowers. Blue foliage during spring and summer.

  Fremontodendron         Californicum                  

  Skin & eye irritant.

  Very vigorous, evergreen or semi-evergreen, upright shrub or small tree. Has large, bright yellow flowers from late

  spring to mid- summer. Requires sheltered site in full sun and well drained soil. Good conservatory plant, protect from

  Fremontodendron         Californian Glory           

  A large semi-evergreen shrub with large yellow flowers freely produced all summer. Not strictly a climbing plant but will

  grow best against a south or west facing wall.

  Fremontodendron         Tequila Sunrise             

  Skin & eye irritant.

  A new colour form of this vigorous, evergreen or semi-evergreen, upright shrub or small tree. Has large orange flowers

  from late spring to mid- summer. Requires sheltered site in full sun and well drained soil. Good conservatory plant, protect

  Fuchsia                         Alice Hoffman                 Hardy Bush

  Rose pink & white flowers. Blooms from mid summer to early autumn. Likes a sunny, well drained site.

  Fuchsia                         David                              Hardy Bush

  A single flowered fuchsia with the tube cerise coloured, sepals cerise, the corolla rich purple. The foliage is medium to

  darkish green. A low growing bush.

  Fuchsia                         Flashlight                       Bush Hardy

  Suitable for containers and bedding. Plant in sun or part shade. Keep compost moist and feed weekly when flowering.

  Remove dead flowers. Protection from hard frost is advisable.

  Fuchsia                         Genei                             Hardy Bush

  Light yellowish foliage, very free flowing with single blooms. Sepals cerise, corolla very dark purple.

  Fuchsia                         Lady Thumb                   Hardy Bush

  Pink and white flowers with bell-shaped pendent and swept back sepals which usually bloom from early summer to mid

  autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Fuchsia                         Madame Cornelissen      Hardy Bush

  Crimson & white with cerise blooms from early summer to mid autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Fuchsia                         magellanica                   Hardy Bush

  'Lady's Ear drops'

  Deciduous, upright shrub. Frost hardy. Small flowers with red tubes, long red sepals and purple petals are followed by

  black fruits. Height 3m. Spread 2m. Requires partial shade and well drained soil.

  Fuchsia                         Mrs Popple                     Hardy Bush

  A beautiful bush ideal for the garden border. Single blooms, brilliant scarlet sepals and violet purple corolla.

  Fuchsia                         Reflexa                           Hardy Bush

  Suitable for borders and containers to give a profusion of flowers from April to October. Semi shade is best in well

  drained evenly moist soil or compost. Feed weekly.

  Fuchsia                         Tom Thumb                    Hardy Bush

  Carmine & mauve flowers. Blooms from mid summer to early autumn. Likes a sunny, well drained site.

  Fuchsia                         Tom Thumb                    Hardy Bush

  Carmine & mauve flowers. Blooms from mid summer to early autumn. Likes a sunny, well drained site.

  Gardenia augusta         Kleims Hardy                 

  A compact hardy evergreen shrub ideally suited to container growing. The fresh green leaves set off the heavily

  perfumed creamy-white single flowers in summer.

  Garrya                           elliptica                          Silk-tassel bush

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub with leathery, wavy-edged, dark green leaves. Grey-green catkins, longer on male than

  female plants are borne from mid-winter to early spring. Requires full sun and well-drained soil.

  Garrya elliptica             Fremontii                        Silk-tassel bush

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub with leathery, wavy-edged, dark green leaves. Grey-green catkins, longer on male than

  female plants are borne from mid-winter to early spring. Requires full sun and well-drained soil.

  Garrya elliptica             James Roof                    Silk Tassel Bush

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub with leathery,  dark green leaves. Grey-green catkins are borne from mid-winter to early

  spring. Requires full sun and well-drained soil.

  Garrya issaquahensis    Glasnevin Wine              Silk Tassel Bush

  The bright green young leaves turn deep green and the stems purple. The long male catkins are green, banded wine-red.

  A very effective new cultivar.

  Gaultheria                     procumbens                   Box Berry / Tea-Berry

  'Wintergreen', 'Checker Berry'

  Vigorous, evergreen sub-shrub with prostrate stems carrying clusters of oval, leathery leaves that turn red in winter. In

  summer, pink flowers appear. Height 5-15cm. Requires partial shade and moist acidic soil.

  Gaultheria x                  Pink Pixie                      

  A small evergreen shrub forming a dense thicket. Clusters of pink bell shaped flowers in summer.

  Genista                         hispanica                        Spanish gorse

  Deciduous, bushy, very spiny shrub with few leaves but dense clusters of golden-yellow flowers borne profusely in

  late spring and early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1m. Spread 1.4m.

  Genista                         Lydia                             

  Deciduous, domed shrub with slender, arching branches and blue-green leaves. Massed bright yellow flowers appear in

   late spring and early summer. Height 45-60cm. Spread 60cm. Full sun and well drained soil.

  Grevillea                       Canberra Gem               

  A vigorous, rounded, medium sized shrub up to about 2.5m high and potentially equally as much wide. It has aromatic

  foliage and clusters of waxy, bright pink flowers.

  Grevillea                       rosmarinfolia                 

  This is a lovely medium-sized shrub for mild areas, where it can reach 1.8m tall. The strikingly eye-catching crimson

  flowers are borne in long terminal clusters from spring through to summer and the needle like leaves are dark green.

  From SE Australia, introduced c1822.

  Grevillea                       semperflorens               

  An interesting and unusual hybrid of garden origin. The flowers are a combination of yellow suffused rose-pink and

  tipped at the apex with green during summer. Leaves needle-like. Attains about 1.8m in sheltered areas. Raised by Miss F

   E Briggs of Plymouth in 1926.

  Grevillea alpina            Olympic Flame              

  A form with interesting pink, red and cream flowers. Charming compact low shrub for mild localities or sheltered

  locations. Makes an excellent pot plant as well.

  Grevillea lanigera         Mount Tamboritha         

  A prostrate form with honeysuckle-like red and cream flowers. Only 40cm high.

  Griselinia                      Dixons Cream                

  Densely leafy, large evergreen shrub, makes a good hedging plant. Leaves are splashed and marked creamy white. Any

  fertile soil in a sheltered position.

  Griselinia                      littoralis                          Broadleaf

  Vigorous dense, upright shrub (or tree in very mild areas) producing broadly ovate to ovate-oblong, glossy, leathery,

  bright apple-green leaves to 10cm long. From New Zealand. Best planted in a southerly aspect.

  Griselinia littoralis        Bantry Bay                     

  Has variegated evergreen foliage with a white centre with green outer edges, the opposite of G.littoralis Variegata.

  Griselinia littoralis        Green Jewel                  

  Narrow leaves, variegated with white, despite its name.

  Griselinia littoralis        Variegata                      

  Evergreen, upright shrub of dense, bushy habit. Leathery leaves are grey-green, marked with bright green and

  creamy-white. Bears inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers in late spring. Requires full sun and well-drained soil.

  Halesia                          monticola                       Snowdrop tree

  Fast growing deciduous conical or spreading tree. Masses of pendent, bell shaped, white flowers appear in late Spring

  before leaves followed by four winged fruits in Autumn. Requires full sun and moist soil.

  Halesia monticola         Vestita                            Snowdrop tree

  Fast growing deciduous conical or spreading tree. Masses of pendent, bell shaped, white flowers tinged rose appear in

  late Spring before leaves followed by four winged fruits in Autumn. Requires full sun and moist soil.

  Halimiocistus                ingwersenii                   

  A freely growing, dwarf spreading shrub with pure white flowers borne over a long period in summer, and linear, dark

  green, hairy leaves. From Portugal, introduced 1929.

  Halimiocistus                sahucii                           

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub with narrow, dark green leaves that set off an abundance of pure white flowers in late

  spring and early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 0.5m. Spread 1m.

  Halimiocistus sahucii    Ice Dancer                     

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub with narrow, dark green leaves with narrow bands of creamy white at the edges. Pure

  white flowers in late spring and early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 0.5m. Spread 1m.

  PBR

  Halimiocistus x             Merrist Wood Cream     

  Flowers pearly white with a zone of crimson-maroon, contrasting with pale creamy-yellow at base of petals, flowers

  May/June. Thrives in most well drained soils in a sunny position.

  Halimium                      calycinum                      

  'H.commutatum' or 'H.libanotis'

  Dwarf shrub of semi erect habit with linear leaves and golden-yellow flowers 2.5cm across in June. From the Western

  Mediterranean region.

  Halimium                      x pauanum                    

  A vigorous, upright, floriferous hybrid, reaching 2m, with unblotched, bright yellow flowers. From Morocco.

  Halimium lasianthum    concolor                        

  Evergreen, spreading, bushy shrub. Has grey- green foliage and golden-yellow flowers without blotches, borne in late

  spring and early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Halimium lasianthum    formosum                      

  Evergreen, spreading, bushy shrub. Has grey- green foliage and golden-yellow flowers with central, deep red blotches,

  borne in late spring and early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Halimium lasianthum    Hannay Silver                

  A new introduction with silky silver leaves and yellow flowers.

  Halimium lasianthum    Sandling                        

  A dwarf shrub with grey foliage, yellow flowers with large crimson blotches.

  Halimium ocymoides    Sarah                            

  Low growing, grey leaves longer than H.Susan, flower more open with more intense black blotch.

  Halimium ocymoides    Susan                            

  Evergreen, spreading shrub with narrow, oval, grey-green leaves. Numerous single or semi- double, bright yellow

  flowers with central deep purple-red markings are borne in small clusters along branches in summer. Requires full sun

  Halimodendron             halodendron                   Salt Tree

  An attractive, spiny, silvery leaved shrub with masses of purplish pink pea flowers in June and July.

  Halmiocistus                 Sahucii                          

  (H.umbellatum x C.salviifolius)

  A dwarf spreading shrub with linear leaves and pure white flowers from May to September. Originated in Southern

  France about 1929.

  Hamamelis                    mollis                             Chinese witch hazel

  Deciduous, upright, open shrub. Broadly oval, mid green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Produces extremely fragrant,

  yellow flowers, along bare branches from mid to late winter. Requires full sun and well drained acidic, peaty soil.

  Hamamelis                    Westerstede                  

  Vigorous upright large shrub or small tree with large light yellow faintly scented flowers.

  Hamamelis mollis         Pallida                            Witch Hazel

  One of the most wonderful witch hazels. Deciduous, open, spreading shrub  or small tree that produces fragrant (strong

  sweet scent), sulphur yellow flowers on bare branches from mid-to late winter.Leaves are lustrous above and hairy

  Hamamelis x                 Arnold Promise             

  Deciduous, open, spreading shrub or small tree that produces fragrant, spidery, golden yellow flowers on bare branches

   from mid-to late winter. Broadly oval, mid-green leaves turn yellow and red in autumn.

  Hamamelis x                 Diane                             

  Deciduous, open, spreading shrub or small tree that produces fragrant, spidery, deep red flowers on bare branches

  from mid-to late winter. mid-green leaves turn yellow and red in autumn.

  Hamamelis x                 Glowing Embers             Witch hazel

  Has coppery orange flowers with a slight scent, flowering throughout mid-winter.

  Hamamelis x                 Jelena                           

  Deciduous, open, spreading shrub or small tree that produces fragrant, coppery orange flowers on bare branches from

  mid-to late winter. mid-green leaves turn yellow and red in autumn. Tolerant of shade.

  Hamamelis x                 Vesna                             Witch hazel

  Light orange sweetly scented flowers mid to late winter. Excellent autumn foliage.

  Hebe                             Autumn Glory                

  Evergreen shrub that forms a mound of purplish-red shoots and rounded, deep green leaves, over which dense

  racemes of deep purple-blue flowers appear from mid summer to early winter. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Hebe                             buxifolia (odora)            

  A small to medium sized very hardy shrub with crowed leaves and white flowers during summer. Extremely variable.

  Hebe                             Emerald Green              

  A dense globular form with tiny moss green foliage. Useful for rockeries and in alpine planters.

  Hebe                             Goldrush                        

  An unusual hebe is of a yellow colour, and grow to about 30-40cm tall. Good for the garden or patio. Has pink flowers

  late spring and early summer. New growth is reddish, contrasting well with the yellow.

  Hebe                             James Stirling               

  A dwarf, densely branched shrub with erect, glossy cord like stems of characteristic old gold colour. White flowers in

  July and August. Sunny, sheltered spot.

  Hebe                             Macrocarpa                   

  A distinctive hebe noted for its large white flowers and long leathery leaves. The flowers are produced in November on

  racemes up to 15cm in length. Height and spread 1.2m.

  Hebe                             Mrs Winder                    

  A small hardy hybrid with purple foliage  and bright blue flowers in summer. Evergreen but prefers a sheltered site in a

  sunny position.

  Hebe                             Pink Pixie                      

  This exciting new Hebe is a sport from Purple Pixie and is available in limited numbers from 2003.

  Hebe                             Silver Dollar                  

  A compact dwarf shrub with silvery green variegated foliage with narrow red leaf margin. Tips of shoots turn a stunning

   burgundy colour during winter months. Flowers, white, appear during early summer months. An ideal plant for a large

  patio container. Height and spread 60cm.

  Hebe                             Vernicosa                      

  A very hardy dwarf shrub of spreading habit with small, bright glossy green leaves. Flowers white or pale lilac at first, in

   slender racemes up to 5cm long in late Spring.

  Hebe                             Wiri Image                    

  Upright evergreen growth, pale blue flowers in June.

  Hebe pinguifolia           Pagei                             

  Evergreen, semi-prostrate shrub with small, oblong, intensely glaucous leaves. Spikes of small, pure white flowers in late

   spring or early summer. Height 15-30cm, spread 60cm-1m. Full sun and well drained soil.

  Helichrysum x               Korma                            Curry Plant

  EU app. pending. A beautiful dwarf shrub with long felty silver grey leaves. Likes a fairly dry sunny position. Slight aroma

   of the leaves. Intense silver in summer. Winter hardy.

  Heptocodium                Miconioides                    Seven Son Flower of

  H.jasminioides Airy Shaw

  A vigorous and very hardy, large deciduous shrub of upright habit, with peeling bark. Bold, conspicuously 3-veined

  leaves are retained until late autumn or early winter. Small, fragrant, white flowers are borne in whorls at the end of

  shoots in late summer and autumn. Given good weather, the calyx enlarges and turns bright red after flowering. From

  China. Introduced to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum in 1981.

  Hibiscus sinosyriacus    Lilac Queen                   

  Deciduous, spreading, open shrub. From late summer to mid autumn produces large, pale lilac flowers with red centres.

  Broad, lobed leaves are dark green. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 2.8m. Spread 3m.

  Hibiscus syriacus           Ardens                           

  Pale rosy-purple with maroon blotch at base; double, large. Erect, compact habit, spreading later. Grow in a sheltered

  spot, mulch the roots.

  Hibiscus syriacus           Dorothy Crane               

  Deciduous shrub, cream in bud, white with a hint of pink, single flowers open with deep red veins on each sepal from

  the base. Cream coloured stamens. Flowers from July to September.

  Hibiscus syriacus           Hamabo

  Deciduous, upright shrub that bears large, pink flowers with conspicuous crimson centres, from late summer to mid

  autumn. Oval leaves are lobed and deep green. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Hibiscus syriacus           Helene                           

  The large flowers of this medium sized shrub are 9cm across, often semi-double, white, flushed pink when opening, and

  with the outer petals streaked deeply pink. They also have attractively feathered deep maroon blotches at the base and

  white petaloid stamens at the centre. A sister seedling pf 'Diana'. Mulch to protect roots and grown in a sheltered spot

  protected from the worst of the winter.

  Hibiscus syriacus           Lady Stanley                 

  A medium sized shrub with white, almost double flowers shaded blush pink, with a maroon base. Found in cultivation as

  early as 1875.

  Hibiscus syriacus           Lenny                            

  Large, pink-mauve flowers with a crimson centre, opening early.

  Hibiscus syriacus           White Chiffon                

  Semi-double white flowers. Plant is best in full sun.

  PBR

  Hibiscus syriacus           Woodbridge                  

  Deciduous, upright shrub. From late summer to mid autumn large, reddish-pink flowers, with deeper coloured centres,

  appear amid lobed, dark green leaves. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Hoheria sexstylosa        Stardust                         

  A tall evergreen shrub producing dense clusters of star shaped white flowers during late summer. A selection made by

  Roy Lancaster and flowering at an early age.

  Holodiscus                    discolor                          Ocean Spray

  Fast-growing, deciduous, arching shrub. Has, lobed, toothed, dark green leaves and large, pendent sprays of small,

  creamy-white flowers in mid-summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Houttuynia cordata       Chamaeleon

  Vigorous, deciduous, perennial, ground-cover, marginal plant. Aromatic, leathery leaves are splashed yellow and red.

  Has small sprays of white flowers in summer. Needs some sun to enhance variegation. Height 10cm. Spread indefinite.

  Hydrangea                    Blue Prince                    Mophead hydrangea

  'Blauer Prinz'

  The flowers are rose-red or cornflower blue depending upon soil type.  Use hydrangea colourant to ensure the bluest

  flowers on this excellent variety. Height approx 1.5m.

  Hydrangea                    Bluebird                        

  Deciduous, bushy shrub with flat, open heads of pale pink, pale purple or blue flowers from mid to late summer. Light

  green foliage turns red in autumn. Requires partial shade and moist soil. Lacecap flowers.

  Hydrangea                    Golden Sunlight            

  A yellow leaved hydrangea with pink flowers.

  Hydrangea                    La France                       Mophead hydrangea

  Large florets of phlox pink to mid blue flowers. The colour depends on the acidity of the soil, alkaline soils keeping the

  flowers pink unless treated with a proprietary blueing powder. Mophead flowers.

  Hydrangea                    Lanarth white                 Hydrangea

  A superb compact shrub with large, flattened heads of bright blue or pink fertile flowers surrounded by a ring of white

  ray florets - the overall impression being that of a a white flowered plant.

  Hydrangea                    macrophylla                  

  Deciduous bushy shrub, frost hardy. Has oval toothed, glossy light green leaves. In mid to late summer, blue to purple

  flowers are produced in acid soils with a pH up to about 5.5. Flowers are pink or red. H 1.5 M. Sd. 2M. Requires full sun

  and well drained soil.

  Hydrangea                    Mathilda Gutges            

  A dwarf blue flowered hydrangea.

  Hydrangea                    Nikko Blue                     

  A paniculata type hydrangea, displaying some sterile florets.

  Hydrangea                    Preziosa                        

  A handsome shrub up to 1.5m tall. The stems are purple red, with leaves purple tinged when young. Attractive heads of

  large rose-pink flowers, deepening in autumn. Lacecap type flowers.

  Hydrangea                    Quadricolor                    Lacecap

  Leaves variegated dark green, pale green, cream and deep yellow. Flowers pale pink.

  Hydrangea                    quercifolia                      Oak leaved hydrangea

  Deciduous, bushy, mound-forming shrub with deeply lobed, dark green leaves that turn red and purple in autumn. White

  flower heads are borne from mid summer to mid autumn. Requires partial shade and moist soil. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.7m.

  Hydrangea                    Sister Therese               

  'Soeur Therese'

  Likes a good well drained soil and prefers some shade. Rather flattened heads of large white florets.  Highly

  Hydrangea                    Teller Blue                     Lacecap hydrangea

  A blue hydrangea from the 'Teller' series.

  Hydrangea                    Teller Pink                      Lacecap hydrangea

  'Blaumeise'

  A pink flowering form of this popular plant. Will turn blue in the right soil or with addition of hydrangea colourant to soil.

  Hydrangea                    Teller Red                      Lacecap hydrangea

  'Rotdrossel'

  A red flowered hydrangea from the 'Teller' series. Quite different.

  Hydrangea                    Teller White                   Lacecap hydrangea

  'Libelle'

  A white flowered hydrangea. The Teller group of hydrangeas were originally raised in Switzerland in 1952, initially to

  provide pot plants, but now are increasingly grown in open ground.

  Hydrangea                    Annabelle

  Deciduous, upright, bushy shrub that produces large, rounded heads of white flowers from mid summer to early autumn.

  Has broad, oval, pointed bright green leaves. Requires partial shade and moist soil. Height 2m. Spread 2m.

  Hydrangea                    Ami Pasquier                  Hortensia

  Slow growing with deep red flowerheads; may be grown as a houseplant when young. Height up to 1.5m, wider than

  tall when mature.

  Hydrangea                    Blue Wave                     

  Deciduous, bushy shrub with flat, open heads of rich blue or lilac to pink flowers from mid to late summer. Light green

  leaves are oval, toothed and glossy. Requires partial shade and moist soil. Lacecap flowers.

  Hydrangea                    Bouquet Rose                 (Hortensia)

  Pink to mauve flowers borne in large flower heads on slender arching stems.

  Hydrangea                    Forever Pink                   Mophead

  A long-flowering, mop-headed, hydrangea with pink blooms. Best in a sheltered position, acidic soil with plenty of

  mulching. Thin out and cut back after flowering.

  Hydrangea                    Generale Vicomtesse     Mophead

  Pink or clear blue flowers, depending on the iron content of the soil. Hardy. Needs a good well drained soil, best in part

  shade.

  Hydrangea                    Geoffrey Chadbund        Teller Group

  'Mowe'

  Lacecap flower type. Producing large flattened corymbs of brick red flowers on alkaline or neutral soils. Prefers some

  shade and moist well drained soil.

  Hydrangea                    King George                  

  A mop head variety of hydrangea carrying large florets of rose pink with serrated sepals. Needs good soil and best with

  a little shade. Prune back old flowering shoots in March.

  Hydrangea                    Libelle                            Lacecap

  A very fine selection, the heads with large, pure white sterile florets, fertile  flowers, blue.

  Hydrangea                    Mariesii                          Lacecap Hydrangea

  Wide flat corymbs of rosy-pink flowers, the ray florets very large. When grown in suitable soil the flowers turn a very

  rich blue. Introduced by Maries from Japan in 1879.

  Hydrangea                    Mme Emile Mouillere     Hortensia

  Has white flowers becoming pink-tinged with age.

  Hydrangea                    Bluebird

  Deciduous, bushy shrub with flat, open heads of pale pink, pale purple or blue flowers from mid to late summer. Light

  green foliage turns red in autumn. Requires partial shade and moist soil. Height 1.2m. Spread 1.3m.

  Hydrangea paniculata  Kyushu                          

  Upright habit with dark glossy green, taper-pointed leaves and panicles liberally sprinkled with sterile flowers. A selection

   of the Collingwood Ingram introduction from Kyushu, Japan.

  Hydrangea paniculata  Limelight                       

  Has a compact habit with a mass of white flowers. 1.5m tall at most.

  PVR

  Hydrangea paniculata  Pink Diamond                

  Pyramidal panicles of creamy white flowers are produced in late summer. The colour gradually changes through pale

  pink to deep rose and finally crimson.

  Hydrangea paniculata  Unique                           

  Very similar to 'Grandiflora' but with even larger flowers heads.

  Hydrangea quercifolia  Snow Queen                 

  A medium sized shrub bearing upright panicles of large, white florets that turn pink. The dark green leaves are

  bronze-red in autumn

  Hypericum                    cerastioides                   

  Harmful if eaten.

  Perennial with upright and arching stems bearing ovate, oblong or elliptic, downy, grey-green leaves, to 3cm long. Cymes

   of up to 5 star-shaped, deep yellow flowers, 2-4.5cm across, are borne in profusion in late spring and early summer.

  Height onlt around 15cm, spread 40cm. From S.Bulgaria, NE Greece and NW Turkey.

  Hypericum                    forrestii                          

  Harmful if eaten.

  A hardy shrub of neat habit  usually attaining 1-1.2m in height. Leaves persist into the early winter giving rich autumn

  tints. The saucer-shaped, golden yellow flowers, 5-cm across, rounded in bud, are profusely borne throughout summer

  Hypericum                    Hidcote Beauty              

  Harmful if eaten. 'Hidcote' / 'Hidcote Seedling'. A superb, hardy, small to medium sized semi-evergreen shrub of compact

  habit, up to to 2m high and 2.5m wide - can be kept smaller by pruning. The golden yellow, saucer shaped flowers,

  which are among the largest of any hardy hypericum, are produced from midsummer to mid-autumn. It is one of the most

  popular of all flowering shrubs. Origin is uncertain, but it probably arose at Hidcote Manor, Gloucestershire.

  Hypericum                    kouytchense                  

  Harmful if eaten.

  Deciduous, or semi-green arching shrub. Golden yellow flowers with conspicuous stamens are borne among foliage

  from mid summer to early autumn and followed by decorative, bronze red fruit capsules. Requires full sun and well


  Hypericum                    Lancasteri                     

  Harmful if eaten.

  An attractive small shrub of graceful habit with bloomy young shoots flushed reddish on the exposed side and purple

  tinged when young. Leaves ovate, sea green. Flowers golden yellow, upto nearly 6cm across; calyx star like, red

  Hypericum                    moserianum                  

  Harmful if eaten.

  A first-rate. dwarf shrub, usually not more than 0.5m. high, making excellent ground cover. Stems arching, reddish.

  Flowers 5-6cm across with reddish anthers, borne from July to Oct. Sun or light shade.

  Hypericum                    olypmicum                    

  Harmful if eaten.

  Deciduous shrub with erect stems clothed in oblong, elliptic or linear-lance-shaped, pointed, grey-green leaves, to 4cm

  long, glaucous beneath. In summer, bears cymes of up to 5 star-shaped, deep yellow flowers, each to 6cm. Height

  25cm, spread 30cm. From N.Greece and NW.Turkey. A perfect rock garden plant.

  Hypericum                    Mrs Gladys Brabazon

  Harmful if eaten.

  A variegated variety, small yellow flowers are followed by in Autumn by red to black berries. Requires full sun to retain

  best colour. Any well drained soil.

  Hypericum beanii         Gold Cup                       

  Harmful if eaten.

  A graceful small shrub with attractive lanceolate leaves arranged along the arching branches in two opposite rows.

  Flowers deep yellow, cup shaped, 6cm across.

  AKA H.x cyathiflourum 'Gold Cup'

  Hypericum x                 Tricolor                          

  Harmful if eaten.

  A first-rate. dwarf shrub, usually not more than 0.5m. high, making excellent ground cover. Prettily variegated white, pink

  and green foliage. Best in a sheltered position.

  Ilex                               Aquifolium                      Common Holly

  Native species, its glossy dark green leaves are margined with sharp spines. Makes an ideal hedge. Will tolorate most

  soils and positions even shade. Can be male or female.

  Ilex                               pernyi                            

  A distinguished large shrub with small, peculiarly spined, almost triangular leaves.

  Ilex aquifolium             Argentea Marginata       Holly

  Evergreen. Bushy and pyramidal, bears silver margined leaves with round red berries. Thrives in any garden soil, in sun

  or shade.

  Ilex aquifolium             Aurea marginata           

  Large evergreen bush, the leaves are extra spiny and are margined with bright yellow. Compact habit.

  Ilex aquifolium             Ferox Argentea              Silver Hedgehog holly

  Puckered, creamy white margined, spiny leaves. Male variety.

  Ilex aquifolium             Golden J C Van Tol        Holly

  A superb cultivar with dark green and golden shining leaves producing large regular crops of red fruit. Almost spineless.

  Self pollinating.

  Ilex aquifolium             Handsworth New Silver  Holly

  An attractive purple stemmed variety with comparatively long leaves. Leaf colour is deep green, grey mottled with a

  creamy white margin. Evergreen, a free fruiting female. Suitable for growing in a shady spot.

  Ilex aquifolium             J C Van Tol                     Holly

  'Polycarpa'.

  A superb female cultivar with dark shining almost spineless green leaves, and producing large, regular crops of red

  fruits. Self pollinating.

  Ilex aquifolium             Madame Briot                 Holly

  Strong spined leaf excellent for a barrier hedge. Grows in any soil in sun or shade.

  Ilex aquifolium             Pyramidalis                    Holly

  A dense female tree that does not require cross fertilisation to produce fruits. Has green, young branches and narrowly

  elliptic, slightly spiny, mid green leaves. Produces masses of scarlet fruits.

  Ilex aquifolium             Silver Queen                  Holly

  Evergreen shrub that is a male. H 5M. S4M. Has purple, young branches. Oval, spiny leaves, pink when young, mature to

  very dark green, almost black, with broad, cream edging. Requires sun or shade and well drained soil.

  Ilex aquifolium             Silver Van Tol               

  A female holly which has virtually no spikes. A sport of J C Van Tol with the leaves margined creamy white.

  Ilex aquifolium             Marginata Pendula         Perry's Silver Weeping

  A small graceful tree with strongly weeping branches, forming in time a compact mushroom of white margined leaves. It

  is a female clone and fruits freely.

  Ilex verticillata              Female                           Winterberry

  A deciduous large shrub with leaves turning yellow in autumn. Fruits are bright red and long persisting. Not suitable for

  chalky soils . From NE America.

  Ilex verticillata              Male                               Winterberry

  A deciduous large shrub with leaves turning yelllow in the autumn. Not suitable for chalky soils, from NE America.

  Ilex verticillata              Winter Red                     Winterberry

  A deciduous large shrub with leaves turning yellow in the autumn. Fruits bright red and long lasting. Not suitable for

  chalky soils.

  Ilex x altaclarensis       Belgica Aurea                Holly

  A handsome variegated holly, female, with flat spiny leaves, deep green with a creamy white margin. In time will make a

  large shrub to small tree. Evergreen, will stand most soils and conditions.

  Ilex x altaclarensis       Golden King                   Holly

  One of the best golden variegated hollies, it has broad green leaves with a bright yellow margin. It is evergreen and

  despite the name is female.

  Ilex x altaclarensis       Lawsoniana                   

  A very colourful holly with large, generally spine-free leaves splashed yellow in the centre. Evergreen, female.

  Ilex x meserveae          Blue Angel                     Blue Holly

  A small to medium sized shrub, its purplish shoots carrying glossy blue-green leaves. It is evergreen and female. Any

  good soil, any aspect, sun or shade.

  Ilex x meserveae          Blue Prince

  A male holly originally raised by Mrs Kathleen Meserveae of New York in attempt to find a hardy holly for Eastern North

  America, where Ilex aquifolium is not hardy. Bushy, small to medium sized shrub up to 2m with angled, purplish shoots

  and softly spiny, glossy, dark blue-green leaves.

  Ilex x meserveae          Blue Princess                 Blue Holly

  A small to medium sized shrub, its purplish shoots carrying glossy blue-green leaves. It is evergreen and female.

  Indigofera                     amblyantha                   

  Flowers of a delightful shrimp pink. It is sometimes confused with I.potaninii. From China, introduced in 1908 by William

  Purdom.

  Indigofera                     gerardiana                    

  'Indigofera heterantha'

  Deciduous, slightly arching shrub. Has greyish green leaves consisting of many small leaflets and spikes of small,

  purplish pink flowers from early summer to early autumn.

  Height and spread 1.5m. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Itea                               ilicifolia                          Holly-leaf Sweetspire

  Evergreen, bushy shrub with arching shoots and oval, sharply toothed, glossy, dark green leaves. Long, catkin-like

  racemes of small, greenish flowers, late summer. Full sun or part shade and well drained soil.

  Itea virginica                 Henry's Garnet               

  An attractive small, erect-branched, deciduous shrub producing upright cylindrical racemes of fragrant flowers in July.

  Good autumn colour. Prefers moist acid soil.

  Jasminum                     Fruticans                       

  Medium sized shrub with erect stems. Yellow flowers in clusters June-July, followed by black fruits. Decidious, but its

  green stems create an evergreen effect.

  Jasminum                     Parkeri                          

  Dwarf dome forming evergreen shrub with slender, congested branches bearing alternate, pinnate, dark green leaves

  with 3-5 sharply pointed, ovate leaves, tp 1cm long. Terminal or axillary, solitary or paired, salverform yellow flowers, to

  1.5cm across are produced in early summer, followed by greenish white berries. Height 30cm, spread 40cm. From

  Himachal Pradesh in India. Borderline frost hardy.

  Jasminum                     Revolutum                     

  A beautiful medium size shrub with deep green persisent leaves. These create a splendid setting for the deep yellow

  flowers during summer.

  Kalmia                          latifolia                           Calico Bush

  Harmful if eaten.

  A magnificent medium sized shrub, clusters of bright pink, saucer shaped flowers open in June, glossy alternate leaves.

  Must have a lime free soil.

  Kalmia                          polifolia                          Eastern Bog Laurel

  Harmful if eaten.

  A dwarf wiry evergreen shrub up to about 60cm high with narrow leaves that are dark shining above and glaucous

  beneath, borne in pairs or threes. The bright rose-purple flowers are in large, terminal clusters in mid-spring. In the wild it

  is found in swamps and bogs, in Eastern North America. First cultivated in this country in 1767.

  Kalmia angustifolia       Rubra                             Sheep laurel

  Harmful if eaten.

  Evergreen, bushy, mound-forming shrub with oval, dark green leaves and clusters of small deep red flowers in early

  summer. Requires full sun and moist acidic soil.

  Kalmia latifolia             Freckles                         

  Harmful if eaten.

  Glossy green leaves topped in June/July by clusters of soft pink flowers with variable burgundy spots.

  Kalmia latifolia             Ostbo Red                      

  Harmful if eaten.

  A magnificent shrub, medium sized, similar to a rhododendron. Flowers in June are a bright red in bud, opening to a pale

  pink. Prefers an acid soil. Best in full sun and moist soil.

  Kerria japonica             Golden Guinea              

  Deciduous, arching, graceful shrub. Large, single, golden yellow flowers are borne along green shoots from mid-to late

  spring. Foliage is bright green. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Kerria japonica             Pleniflora                      

  Vigorous, deciduous, graceful shrub. Has green shoots and narrowly oval, sharply toothed, bright green leaves.

  Produces large, buttercup-like, double, golden-yellow flowers from mid to late spring. Requires full sun and well drained

  Kerria japonica             Variegata                      

  A suckering shrub which has adorned our gardens since victorian days.This is a pleasing and elegant creamy-white,

  variegated form of lowers spreading habit.

  Kolkwitzia amabilis      Pink Cloud                      Beauty Bush

  Deciduous, arching shrub that bears a mass of bell-shaped, pink flowers amid, oval. mid- green leaves in late spring and

  early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Laurus                           nobilis                            Kitchen Bay, Bay laurel,

  Evergreen, broadly conical tree. Narrowly oval, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves are very aromatic and used in

  cooking. Has small, star shaped, pale yellow flowers in spring, followed by globuse to ovoid, green, then black fruits.

  Sweet bay, used fresh or dried for many savory dishes, especially meat, in marinades and stock. Said to aid flatulence,

  burning leaves as antiseptic, oil for sprains and bruises. Insect repellent, used in potpourri.

  Laurus nobilis               Aurea                             Yellow Bay

  Sweet bay, used as a herb in cooking or as a shrub in the garden. Neat golden leaves can be clipped to shape. Likes

  some shelter. Grow in open ground or container.

  Lavandula                     Marshwood (Gengmar)  

  Evergreen shrub with compact upright habit and aromatic leaves and long spikes and stems of fragrant purple flowers

  with a distinctive twirl on the pink terminal bract. With a long flowering season from late Spring to early Autumn. Height

  75cm. Likes a sunny position.

  Lavandula                     Munstead Dwarf             Lavender

  A compact form with narrow green leaves and stems. Flowers lavender blue, bluer than most, opening in early July.

  Used as an aromatic herb.

  Lavandula                     officinalis                        Lavender

  A species with silver-grey, linear oblong leaves. The pale grey-blue flowers are borne in spikes 3 inches long, from July

  to September. Height and Spread 3-4 ft. Requires sun.

  Lavandula                     Spica                             

  'angustifolia'

  A dwarf compact form with narrow green leaves and stems. Flowers lavender blue, opening in early July.

  Lavandula                     stoechas                         French lavender

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub. Heads of tiny, fragrant, deep purple flowers, topped by rose purple bracts, appear in

  late spring and summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Spicy aromatic foliage. Height 1-2ft.

  Lavandula angustifolia Arctic Snow                    Lavender

  A white flowered cultivar that is a true angustifolia form and hence only grows to 50cm. Clear white flowers.

  Lavandula angustifolia Coconut Ice                    Lavender

  A  new winter hardy lavender that has an attractive flower colour in combination with a neat and compact habit. The

  foliage is greyish green and the plant has a spreading upright habit, but always compact. Height 50cm. The flowers stand

   in upright spikes and are clear pink when opening. Almost white flowers are visible in the same spikes. Good for low

  herb hedging or in containers as well as general planting.

  Lavandula angustifolia Grannys Bouquet            Lavender

  Compact rounded habit with intense violet blue flowers.

  PVR

  Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote                           Lavender

  Evergreen, bushy shrub with dense spikes of fragrant, deep purple flowers from mid to late summer and narrow,

  aromatic, silver-grey leaves. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1m. Spread 1m.

  Lavandula angustifolia Lady                               Lavender

  Evergreen, bushy shrub with dense spikes of fragrant, deep purple flowers from mid to late summer and narrow,

  aromatic, silver-grey leaves. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1m. Spread 1m.

  Lavandula angustifolia Little Lady                      Lavender

  'Batland'

  A very free flowering selection with clear light blue flowers. Hardy and compact in habit, reaching 40cm in five years.

  Lavandula angustifolia Loddon Blue                   Lavender

  Has silvery foliage and purple-blue flowers. Very compact, only 45cm tall.

  Lavandula angustifolia Munstead                        Lavender

  A compact form with narrow green leaves and stems. Flowers lavender blue, bluer than most, opening in early July.

  Many reputed medical uses. Also used extensively in perfumery.

  Lavandula angustifolia Nana Alba                      Lavender

  Evergreen aromatic shrub, more compact than the usual white variety, producing spikes of white flowers in July. Any

  well drained soil, in full sun.

  Lavandula angustifolia Rosea                             Lavender

  Compact,aromatic foliage with spikes of pink flowers in July-August. Likes a sunny position & well drained soil.

  Lavandula lanata x       Sawyers                         Lavender

  Dwarf, aromatic shrub. Thrives in a sunny, well drained position. Broad silvery gray foliage of compact habit. Long

  purple-blue spikes.

 

  Lavandula stoechas      Fat Head                         French Lavender

  Large almost square deep purple flower spikes topped with long leaf-like plum-purple bracts. Evergreen bush with

  narrow grey-green, aromatic foliage.

  Lavandula stoechas      Helmsdale (Genghel)     

  Compact evergreen shrub with aromatic leaves and large spikes of fragrant wine coloured flowers. Long flowering

  season, late Spring to early Autumn. Height 60cm. Any sunny position. Any well drained soil.

  Lavandula stoechas      Lace                               Lavender

  'Colace'

  Large lilac-purple flowers are produced on strong upright stems in early summer. Vigorous grower. Bred in Australia this

   antipodean has proved resilient and hardy through the last winter. Height 50cm.

  PVR

  Lavandula stoechas      Melanie                          French Lavender

  Free flowering and compact, sweetly fragrant. Good for balcony or patio. Flower colour is lilac-purple and the plant only

  gets to around 40cm. Flowers can be from June to September. Deadhead regularly, protect from hard frost.

  Lavandula stoechas      Papillon                          French or Spanish Lavender

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub. Heads of tiny, fragrant, deep purple flowers, topped by rose purple bracts, appear in

  late spring and summer. Lovely aromatic foliage. Best in full sun. Good, well drained soil.

  Lavandula stoechas      Pretty Polly                     Lavender

  Compact selection that carries lots of small blue flowers topped with white ears. A stunning new plant bred in Jersey.

  Height 40cm.

  PVR

  Lavandula stoechas      Pukehou                         Lavender

  A good upright growing form with broad mauve-purple flags above purple flowers. Height 70cm, spread 50cm.

  Lavandula stoechas      Purple Wings                  French Lavender

  Truly compact habit and abundance of small purple-mauve flowers that are topped with purple bracts. Height 40cm,

  spread 40cm.

  Lavandula stoechas      Regal Splendour            French Lavender

  An outstanding new variety selected for its long purple-violet flags. The flags fade to accentuate a green undulating

  margin and edge. The foliage is highly aromatic and bright green. Flowers from April to September.

  Grow in well drained soil in full or partial sun. Also ideal for growing in a container on the patio. Prune after spring

  flowering to encourage more flowers in the summer. Prune harder after summer flowering in autumn before onset of

  winter.

  Lavandula stoechas      Rocky Road                    Lavender

  Large pinkish mauve to violet blue flags with strongly undulating margins with a compact and upright habit - good for

  garden and containers. Strong repeat of flowers in mid to late summer. Height 50cm.

  Lavandula stoechas      Snowman                       French Lavender

  Flowers white borne in dense, congested terminal heads during summer. It requires a warm, dry, sunny position.

  Lavandula x                  Grappenhall                   Lavender

  A neat, compact lavender bush. Very free flowering from June to Aug. Height approx 75cm.

  Fresh flowers may be crystallised or used in jams and desserts.

  Lavandula x                  Hidcote Giant                 Lavender

  A compact, but large growing for lavender, plant with bold blue-grey foliage. Long stems with strongly scented good

  deep purple flowers.

  Lavatera                       Eye Catcher                    Tree Mallow

  A superb recent introduction. Has lilac flowers veined purple/red, with red centres. Likes a sunny spot in any

  reasonable, free draining soil.

  Lavatera                       Memories                      

  A beautiful compact plant to 1m. The palest pink buds open to form perfect white flowers with a light pink eye. Found in

  the garden of Mrs Jane Stevens.

  STELAV PBR No6550

  Lavatera olbia              Chamallow                    

  Compact new introduction with pale pink fading to white flowers.

  Lavatera olbia              Red Rum                        Tree mallow

  New introduction. A compact form with deep pink flowers. Only gets to 4ft high in the garden and can be grown to only

  2ft in a container.

  PVR

  Lavatera olbia              Rosea                             Bush or Tree Mallow

  Lavatera x clementii Rosea

  Semi-evergreen, erect shrub that produces abundant clusters of hollyhock-like, deep pink flowers throughout summer.

  Has lobed, sage-green leaves. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Prune hard in March.

  Lavatera thuringiaca    Burgundy Wine             

  A vigorous subshrub up to 1.5m high, the whole plant conspicuously and softly grey downy. Large, deep burgundy red

  flowers throughout summer. Best in warm sunny position.

  Lavatera x clementii     Barnsley                        

  Flowers very pale, nearly white with a red eye. It has now been shown that this splendid form is a periclinal chimera

  which originated as a sport of 'Rosea'. Any reversion should be removed.

  Lavatera x clementii     Blushing Bride                Tree Mallow

  Clear white flowers with a pink eye. A medium grower.

  Lavatera x clementii     Bredon Springs              Tree Mallow

  A strong growing cultivar with deep pink slightly cup-shaped flowers borne in profusion over a long period.

  Ledum                          groenlandicum               Labrador tea

  Evergreen, bushy shrub. Foliage is dark green and aromatic. Rounded heads of small, white flowers are carried from mid

   spring to early summer. Requires partial shade and moist acidic soil.

  Ledum groenlandicum compactum                    Labrador tea

  A compact form, developing a neat shrub 30-45cm high, with broader leaves in shorter branches and smaller flower

  clusters than the typical form.  Requires partial shade and moist acidic soil.

  Leptospermum              Apple Blossom               Manuka / New Zealand Tea

  Evergreen shrub with small dark green leaves. Has pale-pink/white double flowers.

  Leptospermum              Autumn Glory                 Manuka / New Zealand Tea

  A form with rose-pink, double flowers, bred from the common 'Manuka' or 'Tea Tree' of Australia, Tasmania and New

  Zealand.

  Leptospermum              Centaurus                       Manuka / New Zealand Tea

  Has large white single flowers with pinkish red edges. One of the 'Galaxy' series.

  PVR

  Leptospermum              Coral Candy                   Manuka / New Zealand Tea

  Bright red double flowers with pink stripes.

  Leptospermum              Crimson Glory                Manuka / New Zealand Tea

  Crimson red double flowers.

  Leptospermum              Electric Red                    Manuka / New Zealand Tea

  Has vibrant deep red single blooms. One of the 'Galaxy' series.

  PVR

  Leptospermum              Nana Kiwi                      

  Evergreen, semi-prostrate, widely arching shrub  Requires full sun and well drained soil. A dwarf form of dense habit

  with freely produced deep pink flowers and bronze foliage. A seedling of Nanum raised in New Zealand.

  Leptospermum              Pink Cascade                 Manuka or New Zealand Tea

  Evergreen, bushy shrub. Narrow, aromatic, dark green leaves set off sprays of pink flowers in late spring and summer.

  Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Leptospermum              Red Damask                   Manuka or New Zealand Tea

  Evergreen, upright, bushy shrub. Narrow, aromatic, dark green leaves set off sprays of double, dark red flowers in late

  spring and summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Leptospermum              Snow Flurry                    Manuka / New Zealand Tea

  Evergreen, arching graceful shrub, with small glossy, bright green leaves.  Requires full sun and well drained soil. Has

  double white flowers.

  Lespedeza                    thunbergii                       Bush clover

  One of the best Autumn flowering shrubs, with arching stems 1.2m-1.5m long that are bowed to the ground in early

  autumn by the weight of the huge terminal panicles of rose-purple pea-flowers. Found in Japan and China, introduced in

  Leucothoe                     Royal Ruby                    

  Variegated evergreen shrub. Green/yellow/redish/purple foliage. Best in shade in lime-free soil.

  Leucothoe                     Rainbow

  Evergreen arching shrub with leaves that vary in colour from green to pink to cream variegation. Likes a shady area with

  moist humus rich soil.

  Leucothoe                     Scarletta                        

  Compact, evergreen shrub. Its green foliage  turns deep red in September. Requires an acid soil & will grow in shade.

  Excellent ground cover, a useful contrast with green or gold foliage.

  Leycesteria                   formosa                          Himalayan honeysuckle /

  Deciduous, upright shrub. Has blue green shoots and slender, oval dark green leaves. In summer and early autumn, small

   funnel shaped, white flowers are borne at the tip of each pendent cluster of purplish red bracts, then round purple

  fruits. Ht and sp 2m.

  Ligustrum                      Ovalifolium                     Green Privet

  Vigorous, evergreen or semi-evergreen, upright dense shrub with glossy, mid-green leaves. Thrives in most positions &

  most soils. Plant at 18" for hedging.

  Ligustrum ovalfolium    Aureum                          Golden Privet

  Vigorous, evergreen or semi-evergreen,upright dense shrub with glossy gold splashed leaves. Best in full sun and

  well-drained soil. Will stand part shade. A good hedging plant.

  Liquidambar                 Styraciflua                      Sweet gum

  Deciduous, conical to spreading tree. Shoots develop corky ridges. Lobed, glossy, dark green leaves turn brilliant orange,

   red and purple in the autumn. Thrives in full sun and well drained soil.

  Liquidambar                 Worplesdon                   

  Leaves long, narrow lobes, orange and yellow in autumn. A good choice for a trouble free tree or large shrub, ideal for

  planting for instance in the centre of a lawn.

  Lonicera                       involucrata                     Shrubby Honeysuckle

  A vigorous, spreading, distinctive deciduous shrub of medium size, flowering in early summer. The yellow flowers are

  each accompanied by two prominent red bracts that persist while the shining black berries form. It is robust and

  adaptable and grows well in seaside gardens and industrial areas. From W North America, introduced in 1824.

  Lonicera                       Korolkowi                       Honeysuckle

  Open spreading deciduous shrub with arching shoots and paired, ovate or oval leaves, to 3cm long, with long sharp

  points, glaucous pale green above, glaucous blue-green beneath. In early summer, bears tubular, 2 lipped, pale rose-pink

  flowers, 1.5cm long, in pairs along the shoots, followed by bright red beries. Can grow to 3m hieght if allowed, spread

  5m - easily controlled by pruing however. From the mountains of central Asia.

  Lonicera                       Maygreen                      

  A small bush of dense, spreading habit. The pale green young leaves in spring contrast well with the older, dark green

  foliage. Ever-green, suceeds in sun or shade

  Lonicera                       pileata                           

  Evergreen, low, spreading dense shrub with narrow, dark green leaves and tiny, short tubed, creamy white flowers in

  late spring, followed by violet purple berries. Makes good ground cover. Requires partial shade and well drained soil.

  Lonicera                       x purpusii                       Shrubby Honeysuckle

  L.fragrantissima x L.standishii

  Semi-evergreen, bushy, dense shrub with oval dark green leaves. Small clusters of fragrant short tubed, white flowers

  with spreading petal lobes and yellow athers, appear in winter and early spring. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Height and spread 1.5m

  Lonicera involucrata                                            

  A vigorous, spreading, distinct shrub of medium size, blooming in June. Flowers yellow subtended by two conspicuous

  red bracts, which persist during fruiting, the berries being shining black.

  Lonicera nitida             Baggesen's Gold           

  Evergreen, bushy shrub with long, arching shoots covered with tiny, bright yellow leaves. Requires full sun and well

  drained soil. Makes an ideal hedging shrub, can be clipped to keep in shape.

  Lonicera nitida             Lemon Beauty               

  A sport of 'Elegant', the glossy green leaves broadly marginated with creamy-white.

  Lonicera nitida             Silver Beauty                 

  Semi evergreen arching shrub with varigated small leaves. Responds well to clipping. Best in a  sunny position in well

  drained soil.

  Loropetalum chinese    Fire Dance                     

  Has bright pink flowers similar to Hamamelis in winter. This variety has the most red of leaves. Prefers a rich acidic soil in

   a sheltered aspect.

  Loropetalum chinese    Tsang Dynasty               

  Interesting and attractive evergreen with bright pink Hamamelis type flowers in winter. New leaves very red, turning

  greener with age. Prefers a rich acidic soil in a sheltered aspect.

  Lotus hirutus                 Brimstone                       Hairy canary clover

  syn. 'Dorycnium hirsutum'

  Rounded to spreading, evergreen or semi-evergreen sub-shrub with pinnate, densely hairy, grey-green leaves, each

  consisting of 5 elliptic to narrowly ovate leaflets, to 2cm long. Produces pea-like flowers 2cm long in summer/autumn,

  followed by reddish brown seed pods. Dislikes wet soil in winter. Borderline hardy, from Southern Portugal and the


  Lupinus                         arboreus - Blue Form     Tree Lupin

  Harmful if eaten.

  Fast growing semi-evergreen shrub that in early summer bears short spikes of fragrant, blue flowers above hairy, pale

  green leaves. Relatively short lived, but very worthwhile nonetheless.

  Magnolia                       Butterflies                      

  A neat growing upright tree producing yellow flowers in spring.

  Magnolia                       Elizabeth                        Magnolia

  A small conical tree or large shrub with exquisitely fragrant clear pale primrose-yellow flowers opening before the

  leaves in April and May.

  Magnolia                       Galaxy                           

  A vigorous small conical deciduous tree with striking, purple-pink to red tulip shaped flowers in mid to late spring.

  Flowers when young. Requires lime free soil.

  Magnolia                       grandiflora                     Magnolia

  Bears large creamy white flowers from July to September. Requires a rich soil in full sun or light shade.

  Magnolia                       Heaven Scent                

  A magnificent small to medium sized tree. Flowers April - May, richly scented, narrowly cup-shaped, tepals pale pink,

  heavily flushed deep pink towards the base with a distinct magenta -pink stripe on the back.

  Magnolia                       Pickards Ruby               

  Large shrub with several wide spreading stems. Flowers during April - May, with large red flowers

  Magnolia                       Royal Star                      Star magnolia

  Deciduous, bushy, dense shrub. Large, star shaped, white flowers with many narrow petals from silky buds during

  early to mid-spring. Needs rich, moist soil, good drainage and is best protected from cold winter winds.

  Magnolia                       soulangeana                  Magnolia

  The most popular and most well known of the larger magnolias, often seen as a large, many stemmed shrub, but also as

  a large single trunked tree. It is deciduous. Flowers mid spring. It is good for difficult clay soils and will tolerate polluted

  atmospheres. Slightly tolerant of lime.

  Magnolia                       stellata                           Star magnolia

  Deciduous, bushy, dense shrub. Fragrant, star shaped flowers with many narrow petals form silky buds during early to

  mid-spring. Leaves are narrow and deep green.

  Magnolia                       Susan                            

  A medium-sized upright deciduous shrub or small tree with six-tepalled flowers, deep red-purple in the bud, showing

  paler inside when open. They are borne mid to late spring.

  Magnolia                       Vulcan                           

  A sister seedling of Apollo making a small tree with large, deep ruby-red flowers borne at an early age.

  Magnolia                       Watsonsii                       

  'x wieseneri' A splendid deciduous shrub or small bushy tree with leathery leaves. The upward facing flowers open

  from early to midsummer from attractive rounded white buds and are creamy white with prominent, rosy crimson anthers

   and pink sepals. They are saucer shaped, 13cm wide, and have an extremely powerful fragrance. From Japan, of

  Magnolia                       x soulangeana               Magnolia

  Deciduous, rounded, spreading shrub or small tree. Bears large, fragrant, tulip-like, purple flushed, white blooms from

  mid-spring to early summer, the first before mid- to dark green leaves emerge. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Magnolia grandiflora    Exmouth                         Magnolia

  Evergreen, large, very fragrant, creamy white flowers appear intermittently from mid- summer to early autumn. Leaves

  are leathery and dark green. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Magnolia grandiflora    Victoria                          

  Has rich rusty red  indumentum on the underside of the dark green foliage. It is particularly hardy, withstanding -24C. It's

  origins are unknown. One possibility is that is was imported from Exbuiry to Victoria, British Columbia, by Layritz Nursery.

   Alternatively it may have been imported to North America from England under its own name.

  Magnolia kobus            Wada's Memory              Magnolia

  Deciduous, broadly conical tree. Bears a profusion of fragrant, pure white flowers in mid Spring before small, slightly

  aromatic, dark green leaves appear. Thrives best in full sun and well drained soil. Height 10M. Spread 7 M.

  Magnolia soulangeana Burgundy                       

  A form with burgundy flowers.

  Magnolia soulangeana Rustica Rubra                

  Deciduous, open large shrub or small tree, conical when young. Has large, dark green leaves. Requires full sun and well

  drained soil. A vigorous clone with cup-shaped rosy-red flowers.

  Magnolia stellata          King Rose                      

  Has beautiful soft pink buds opening white with a distinct pink flush to the flower as it opens. The flowers have between

   25 and 30 tepals each. This clone was introduced from New Zealand.

  Magnolia stellata          Royal Star                      Star magnolia

  Deciduous, bushy, dense shrub. Fragrant, star shaped flowers with many narrow petals form silky buds during early to

  mid-spring. Leaves are narrow and deep green. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Magnolia x loebneri     Leonard Messel             

  Deciduous, upright shrub or small tree. In mid-spring, many pale lilac-pink petals appear before and after oval, deep green

   leaves emerge. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Mahonia                        bealei                            

  Evergreen, upright shrub. Fully hardy. Blue green leaves consist of 13-17 broad holly-like, spiny leaflets. Stout, upright

  racemes of fragrant, yellow flowers are produced from late winter to early spring. Height and spread 2m. Requires

  Mahonia                        Charity                           

  Evergreen, upright shrub with deep green leaves. Long, spreading sprays of fragrant,   deep yellow flowers appear

  from late autumn to spring, succeeded by purple-blue fruits. Requires partial shade and moist soil.

  Mahonia                        japonica                        

  Evergreen, upright shrub with deep green leaves consisting of many spiny leaflets. Long, spreading sprays of fragrant,

  yellow flowers appear from late autumn to spring, succeeded by purple-blue fruits. Requires partial shade and moist soil.

  Mahonia media             Lionel Fortescue           

  Evergreen, dense shrub. Long branched spikes of fragrant, yellow flowers appear from late autumn to early spring.

  Requires sun & part shade, moist soil.

  Mahonia x media          Buckland                       

  Evergreen, upright, dense shrub. Has large green leaves with many spiny, dark green leaflets. Clustered, upright then

  spreading, long, branched spikes of fragrant, yellow flowers appear from late autumn to early spring. Requires sun &

  part shade,moist soil.

  Mahonia x media          Winter Sun                    

  Evergreen, dense shrub. Spikes of fragrant, yellow flowers appear from late autumn to early spring. Requires sun & part

   shade, moist soil. A selected form raised in northern Ireland.

  Mitraria coccinea          Lago Puyehue (Lake       

  A low spreading evergreen with small glossy, leathery leaves. It has rich scarlet tubular flowers with a cream throat, the

   colour barely reaching the lobes. The calyx lobes are conspicuously exserted from th bracts. It was introduced to Kew

  in 1963 from near Lago Puyehue in Chile, where it was found growing on a tree stump in full sun. It is said to be

  Myrtus                           apiculata                       

  A large shrub with dark green leaves.The white flowers bedeck the branches in late summer to early autumn. The red

  and black fruits follow flowers.

  Myrtus                           communis                       Common myrtle

  Evergreen, bushy shrub with aromatic, glossy dark green foliage. Fragrant, white flowers are borne from mid-spring to

  early summer, followed by purple-black berries. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Myrtus apiculata           Glanleam Gold              

  A compact variety with leaves conspicuously variegated with silver. Will grow in sun or shade, flowers creamy white in

  mid summer.

  Myrtus communis          tarentina                         Myrtle

  A compact form of Myrtle with masses of small white flowers.

  The dried flower buds and berries can be used as a spice. Leaves can be added to roasting meats for the last few

  minutes of cooking. Fresh flowers good in salads. Dry for use in pot-pourri.

  Myrtus communis          Variegata                       Myrtle

  Leaves grey-green, narrowly margined creamy-white. A pretty plant.

  Nandina                        domestica                       Sacred Bamboo

  Evergreen or semi-evergreen, elegant, bamboo- like dwarf shrub. Leaves have dark green leaflets, purplish-red when

  young. Bears small white flowers in summer. Requires full sun and moist soil.

  Nandina domestica       Firepower                       Sacred Bamboo

  A small shrub of compact habit, broad leaflets. Foliage yellow green in summer, orange-red in winter.

  Nandina domestica       Richmond                       Sacred bamboo

  Decorative bamboo like, semi evergreen shrub  of medium size. Leaves tinged purplish red in autumn. Also has red

  berries in autumn. Erect growth with pinnate foliage.

  Neillia                           thibetica                        

  Deciduous, arching shrub. Slender spikes of rose pink flowers are borne profusely in late spring and early summer.

  Leaves are sharply toothed. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Nyssa                            sinensis                         

  A rare magnificent large shrub or small tree with fairly narrow leaves up to 15cm long. The young growths are red

  throughout the growing season and in the autumn the leaves change to many shades of red. From China.

  Nyssa                            sylvatica                         Tupelo Tree

  This deciduous tree is broadly conical in shape. The leaves are oval, glossy dark green and turn brilliant yellow and

  orange in the autumn. Thrives in full sun and moist soil conditions. Also know as the Black Gum.

  Nyssa sylvatica              Wisley Bonfire               

  A form with brilliant red autumn colours.

  Olearia                          macrodonta                    New Zealand holly

  Vigorous, evergreen, upright shrub, often tree-like. Frost hardy. Has holly shaped, sharply toothed, grey green leaves,

  silvery white beneath. Large heads of fragrant , white flowers appear in early summer. Full sun and well drained soil.

  Olearia                          x Haastii                         Daisy bush

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub. Small, oval, glossy, dark green leaves and is covered with heads of fragrant, daisy-like,

  white flowers from mid to late summer. Best in full sun and well drained soil.

  Olearia phlogopappa    Coombers Pink               Daisy Bush

  Pretty heads of daisy-like pink flowers. Upright habit. Needs a sunny but sheltered site.

  Olearia x scilloniensis  Master Michael              

  A compact, rounded, grey leaved shrub up to 2.5m. An exceedingly free-flowering hybrid, the plant being literally

  covered with blue blooms in May. From a garden in Tresco, Isles of Scilly.

  Orixa japonica              Variegata                      

  Puckered silvery grey foliage with creamy-white margins. Pungently aromatic.

  Osmanthus                    Burkwoodii                    

  Hardy compact shrub, evergreen, eventually reaching 2m in time. The dark green shiny foliage carries fragrant white

  flowers in April and May. Good well drained soil in sun or part shade.

  Osmanthus                    delavayi                         Devil wood

  Evergreen, rounded, bushy shrub. Has small, glossy, dark green leaves and a profusion of very fragrant, tubular, white

  flowers from mid- to late spring. Full sun or part shade and well drained soil.

  Osmanthus                    suavis                            

  An erect evergreen with scented white flowers in April.

  Osmanthus                    Tricolor                          

  Evergreen shrub, sharply toothed holly like, green mottled leaves. Will grow in sun  or shade.

  Osmanthus                    yunnanensis                  

  dark olive green leaves up to 15cm long and coarsely toothed. Can be grown as a rounded bush or a small tree.

  Osmanthus                    Variegatus                     

  Evergreen, upright shrub. Sharply toothed, holly-like, glossy, bright green leaves have creamy margins. Small, fragrant,

  white flowers are produced in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Oxydendrum                 arboreum                       Sorrel tree

  Deciduous, spreading tree or large shrub with glossy, dark green foliage that turns bright red in autumn Sprays of white

  flowers appear in late summer and autumn. Requires full sun and moist soil.

  Oxydendrum                 Chameleon                    

  A beautiful large shrub or small tree grown for its brilliant scarlet autumn foliage.

  Ozothamnus                  rosmarinifolius              

  Evergreen, upright, dense shrub with woolly, white shoots and narrow, dark green leaves. Clusters of fragrant white

  flower heads, open in early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Pachysandra                 terminalis                      

  Evergreen, creeping perennial that has smooth leaves clustered at the ends of short stems. Bears spikes of tiny, white

  flowers in early summer. Height 10cm, spread 20cm. Requires full shade and well drained soil.

  Pachysandra                 Variegata                      

  Evergreen, creeping perennial that has variegated white leaves at the ends of short stems. Bears spikes of tiny, white

  flowers in early summer. Height 10cm, spread 20cm. Requires shade and moist soil.

  Paeonia                        delavayi                         Tree peony

  Deciduous, upright, open shrub. Leaves are divided in to pointed oval leaves often with reddish stalks. Single flowers are

   small, bowl shaped and rich dark red, with conspicuous, leafy bracts below flowers. Ht 2m. Sp 1.2m. Full sun, well

  Paeonia delavayii         var lutea                        

  Upright, sparsely branched, deciduous shrub (tree peony) with dark green leaves, blue green beneath, each with 9

  leaflets, deeply cut into pointed lobes. Bears horizontal to nodding, single, cup-shaped, vivid yellow flowers 6cm across.

  Parahebe                      perfoliata                        Diggers Speedwell

  Woody based evergreen perennial with arching spreading stems. Bears pairs of broadly ovate, toothed, slightly

  leathery,glaucous, blue or grey green leaves 5cm long, overlapping at the bases, each pair arranged at right-angles to

  the next pair. In late summer, produces racemes of saucer shaped blue flowers. From SE Australia.

  Parahebe perfoliata      Pringle                          

  A large dark green leaved form with an upright habit. Large white flowers with a purple ring are borne on long racemes

  throughout the summer.

  Parrotia                         persica                           Persian ironwood

  Deciduous, spreading, short trunked tree with flaking, grey and fawn bark. Rich green leaves turn yellow, orange and

  red in autumn. Small, red flowers are borne on bare wood in early spring. Requires full sun and moist soil. Height 8m.


  Pernettya                      Lilian                              Female

  A good ground cover shrub, best known for its berries. Lilian has lilac pink berries but must have pollination from a male

  variety. Evergreen, it will stand shade. Needs well drained lime free soil.

  Pernettya                      Signal                             Female

  Harmful if eaten.

  A good ground cover shrub, best known for its berries. Signal has bright red berries but must have pollination from a

  male variety. Evergreen, it will stand shade. Needs well drained lime free soil.

  Pernettya mucronata    Bells Seedling                Hermaphrodite

  Harmful if eaten.

  'Gaultheria muc. Bells Seedling'

  Ground cover shrub, best known for its bright red berries. It is unusual, being a hermaphrodite it does not need pollination

   from a male variety. Evergreen, it will stand shade. Needs well drained lime free soil.

  Pernettya mucronata    Crimsoniana                   aka Gaultheria

  Harmful if eaten.

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub. Has prickly, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers in late spring and early

  summer, followed by large, long lasting, red berries. Requires full sun and moist acidic soil.

  Pernettya mucronata    Mascula                          Male

  Harmful if eaten.

  'Gaultheria muc. Mascula'

  A less showy shrub than the female varieties but necessary for them to produce berries. Best planted in groups with

  one male to two or three females. Lime free soil in sun or light shade.

  Pernettya mucronata    Mother of Pearl             

  Harmful if eaten.

  'Gaultheria mucronata Parelmoer' This variety of the Pernettya family is very hardy, it has lovely lush evergreen foliage,

  followed with large trusses of fruits,white flushed light pink. Plant near a male to ensure pollination.

  Pernettya mucronata    Mulberry Wine               

  Harmful if eaten.

  'Gaultheria muc. Mulberry Wine'

  Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub with large, globose, magenta berries that mature to deep purple. These follow white

  flowers borne in spring-summer. Leaves are glossy and dark green. Requires full sun and moist acidic soil.

  Pernettya mucronata    Snow White                    Female

  Harmful if eaten.

  A good ground cover shrub, best known for its berries. Snow White has white berries but must have pollination from a

  male variety. Evergreen, it will stand shade. Needs well drained lime free soil.

  Perovskia atriplicifolia  Blue Spire

  Deciduous, upright sub-shrub with grey-white stems. Profuse spikes of violet-blue flowers appear from late summer to

  mid autumn above aromatic, deeply cut, grey-green leaves. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1.3m Spread

  Philadelphus                 Beauclerk                      

  A splendid medium-sized shrub with single broad-petalled flowers, 6cm across, milk-white with a zone of cerise around

  the stamens. A cross between 'Burfordensis' and 'Sybille'. Full sun or light shade.

  Philadelphus                 Belle Etoile                     Mock Orange

  Deciduous, arching shrub. Very fragrant, white flowers each with a pale purple mark at the base are borne among mid

  green foliage in late spring and early summer. Best in full sun or part shade and well drained soil.

  Philadelphus                 Innocence                     

  A small shrub with fragrant flowers produced on short side branches in June and July. The flowers are white, single.

  Leaves often have a creamy white variegation.

  Philadelphus                 Manteau d'Hermine        Mock Orange

  Deciduous, bushy, compact shrub. Clusters of fragrant, double, creamy-white flowers appear amid small, pale to

  mid-green leaves from early to mid summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1m. Spread 1.5m.

  Philadelphus                 microphyllus                   Mock orange

  Bears white, purple based flowers from June to July. Height to 2ft. Requires any reasonable soil, in sun or partial shade.

 


  Philadelphus                 Silver Showers              

  A beautiful medium sized shrub with richly fragrant white flowers in June to July. likes a sunny sheltered site in any good

   soil. Prune immediately after flowering to keep shape.

  Philadelphus                 Virginal                          Mock Orange

  Flowers in June and July with pure white richly fragrant flowers.Strong growing, erect-branched up to 3m,flowers 2.5 to

   3.5cm across.Still probably the best double flowered cultivar. Stands some shade.

  Philadelphus                 Aureus                            Mock orange

  Deciduous, upright shrub. Fully hardy. Clusters of very fragrant 4 petaled, creamy white flowers are produced in late

  spring and early summer. Oval, golden yellow, young leaves turn yellow green in summer. Requires sunny position.

  Philesia magellanica    Rosea                            

  A dwarf evergreen shrub producing magnificent rose-red tupilar flowers. Needs a damp peaty acid soil.

  Phillyrea                       latifolia                          

  Large evergreen shrub with small glossy dark green leaves. Flowers appear inlate spring and are dull white, followed by

   tiny black fruits if the summer is warm and long enough. From southeren Europe and Asia Minor and in cultivation since

  Phlomis                         fruticosa                         Jerusalem Sage

  Evergreen, spreading shrub with upright shoots. Whorls of deep golden yellow flowers are produced amid sage-like

  grey green foliage from early to mid summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 1m. Spread 1m.

  Phlomis                         italica                            

  A most desirable dwarf shrub, not much more than 30cm high, with white-hairy stems and leaves and terminal spikes of

  pale lilac flowers in summer. From the Baleric Isles. In cultivation since 1750.

  Phlomis                         Longifolia                      

  A very attractive small shrub with white-wooly young stems and bright green, deeply veined, almost triangular leaves

  that are heart-shaped at the base. The terminal clusters of deep golden-yellow flowers are borne in summer. From SW

  Phormium                     Alison Blackman           

  A compact phormium with vivid yellow fairly broad stripes near the outside edges. The main body of the leaf is purple

  with finer pink stripes. Quite stunning.

  Phormium                     Apricot Queen               

  Forms a large low clump with weeping habit, leaves soft yellow flushed apricot margined with dark green and bronze.

  Phormium                     Bronze Baby                  

  Evergreen, upright perennial with tufts of bold, stiff, pointed, wine-red leaves. Panicles of reddish flowers are

  occasionally produced on purplish stems during summer. Height and spread 45-60cm. Requires full sun and moist soil.

  Phormium                     Co-ordination                

  Narrow green leaves with brown and grey margins.

  Phormium                     Crimson Devil                

  Rich crimson red with darker red margins.

  Phormium                     Duet                               

  Evergreen. Variegated, sword like leaves. Thrives in most soils if well drained, in a sunny position.

  Phormium                     Evening Glow

  Young leaves are erect with older leaves spreading. Leaves are coloured bright red-pink.

  Phormium                     Flamingo                        New Zealand Flax

  A compact phormium with leaves striped pink, red. brown and green.

  Phormium                     Glowing Embers            

  Rosy pink broad central band with light brown margins.

  Phormium                     Golden Sword                New Zealand Flax

  Broad golden leaves, streaked and edged with green. Height 1m.

  Phormium                     Margaret Jones             

  Variegated rose red with bronze margins.

  PVR

  Phormium                     Merlot                            

  An aptly named phormium with wine red foliage.

  PVR

  Phormium                     Pink Panther                  New Zealand Flax

  Rich candy-pink leaves margined with deep ruby red. Grows to approx 4'. Evergreen, a good specimen plant. Will grow

  in any good soil, best in full sun but will stand some shade.

  Phormium                     Pink stripe                     

  Dark bronze-green foliage narrowly edged pink and with occasional narrow pink stripes in the centre.

  Phormium                     Platt's Black                   

  Slender, arching leaves of very deep purple, to 90cm tall.

  Phormium                     Rainbow Maiden           

  Upright form, rich salmon pink with a deeper red variegation. Grows to approx 3'.

  Phormium                     Rainbow Sunrise            New Zealand Flax

  A smaller variety than usual with slender leaves. Apricot pink foliage margined with bronze grows to approx 2-3'.

  Phormium                     Sunset                           

  Pink and bronze stripes.

  Phormium                     Surfer                             New Zealand Flax

  Narrow, bronzy leaves to 1m, striped bright green in the centre.

  Phormium                     tenax

  Evergreen, upright perennial with tufts of bold, stiff, pointed, green leaves. Panicles of reddish flowers are occasionally

  produced on purplish stems during summer. Height and spread 45-60cm. Requires full sun and moist soil.

  Phormium cookianum  Tricolor                           New Zealand Flax

  Leaves conspicuously edged with creamy yellow, narrowly margined with red. Found in New Zealand in the 1880s.

  Phormium tenax           Cream Delight                New Zealand Flax

  Evergreen shrub with sword like leaves, green with a creamy yellow central band. Any good soil.

  Phormium tenax           Jack Spratt

  An attractive new form with green foliage striped with pink. Height 1m.

  Phormium tenax           Jester                             New Zealand Flax

  Slender arching leaves, deep pink in the centre with a bright pink margin. Dwarf, growing to about 1m tall.

  Phormium tenax           Rainbow Queen             New Zealand Flax

  Bronze-green foliage with pink-red margins.

  Phormium tenax           Yellow Wave                  New Zealand Flax

  The leaves on this variety grow as much as 1 metre in length, hence creating a drooping effect. It has a yellow band in

  the leaves striped with green.

 

  Photinia davidiana       Palette                           

  'Stranvaesia'

  A slow-growing shrub, the leaves conspicuously blotched and streaked with creamy-white, pink tinged when young.

  Photinia fraseri             Camilvy                         

  A very hardy compact form of photinia, similar in appearance to Red Robin.

  Photinia x fraseri          Red Robin

  Evergreen upright, dense shrub. Frost hardy.

  Glossy, dark green leaves are brilliant red when young. Broad heads of 5 petalled flowers are borne in late spring.

  Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Photinia x fraseri          Super Red                     

  A superb and much brighter selection of Red Robin.

  Phygelius                      Candy Drops Cream       Cape Fuchsia

  A low growing form with beautiful creamy-yellow flowers.

  Phygelius                      Candy Drops Purple       Cape Fuchsia

  Early-flowering, hardy and compact, excellent for containers. Upright bushy growth 45cm high, flowering until autumn.

  Bred from South African species of Phygelius.

  Phygelius                      Candy Drops Salmon      Cape Fuchsia

  Early-flowering, hardy and compact, excellent for containers. Upright bushy growth 45cm high, flowering until autumn.

  Bred from South African species of Phygelius.

  Phygelius                      Sensation                      

  A splendid form with purple flowers.

  Phygelius                      Trewidden Pink             

  Pink trumpet like flowers on a compact bush.

  Phygelius aequalis       Yellow Trumpet             

  Evergreen, or semi-evergreen, upright sub- shrub. Bears clusters of pendent, tubular, pale creamy-yellow flowers from

  mid summer to early autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

  Phygelius x rectus        Moonraker                     

  A back cross between 'Winchester Fanfare' and 'Yellow Trumpet'. Resembles 'Yellow Trumpet' but flowers borne on all

  sides of the inflorescence with a nearly straight corolla tube.

  Phygelius x rectus        Salmons Leap               

  A back-cross between 'Winchester Fanfare' and P.capensis 'Coccineus' raised at Hilliers in 1985. It resembles 'Devil's

  Tears' but has orange flowers and deeper lobes.

  Physocarpus opulifolis  Diablo                            

  A vigorous, very dark leaved form of the deciduous shrub. Very easy to grow and trouble free.

  Physocarpus                 Dart's gold                      Nine bark

  Deciduous, compact shrub with peeling bark and oval, lobed, golden-yellow leaves. Produces clusters of shallowly cup

  shaped, white or pale pink flowers in late spring. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Height 2.7m. Spread 2.7m.

  Pieris                            Firecrest                        

  A vigorous shrub, similar to Forest Flame with bright red young foliage, but leaves are broader and more deeply veined.

  Large white flowers are borne in dense panicles. Like all Pieris, likes a peaty, acid soil.

  Pieris                            Forest Flame                 

  Evergreen, bushy shrub, young shoots are bright red,turning green later. Greenish- white flower buds appear in winter,

  opening to urn-shaped, white blooms in early Spring.   Requires part shade and moist acidic soil.

  Pieris                            Little Heath                    

  Slow growing form, compact, variegated foliage with small leaves. Young growth is copper coloured. Flower buds are

  pink opening white. Sheltered sunny/ part shade position. Flowers March to April. Acid soil.

  Pieris                            Prelude                         

  Has large white panicles of flowers and a compact habit.

  Pieris japonica              Carnaval                        

  A variegated pieris with very eye-catching bright red young growth in early spring, followed by an abundance of

  flowers. Likes acidic soil and a sheltered aspect. Prune lightly after flowering to encourage a compact habit.

  Pieris japonica              Debutante                      

  An unusual low-growing form making a compact mound. White flowers are bourne in dense, strictly upright panicles.

  Pieris japonica              Dorothy Wyckoff            

  Leaves are dark green, deeply veined, bronzing in winter. Flowers are pale pink in bud, opening to white contrasting with

   the deep red calyx. Likes an acid soil in a sheltered position.

  Pieris japonica              Katsura                          

  The stunning plum-purple young foliage carries its colour well into the spring months. Lilac bell-shaped bunches of

  flower.EU PVR applied for.

  Pieris japonica              Little Heath Green         

  A slow growing form, compact, with smaller leaves than other varieties. Young growth is copper coloured. Flower buds

  are pink opening white. Best in a sheltered sunny position. Flowers March to April. Acid soil.

  Pieris japonica              Mountain Fire                

  This variety has reddish young leaves, turning to a deep glossy chestnut brown. The flowers in spring are white. Likes