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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.