Plant List
Barracott Plants, Old Orchard, Calstock Road, Gunnislake, Cornwall PL18 9AA Tel: 01822 832234
| PLANT NAME AND DESCRIPTION | SIZE | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Abutilon Over the years we've gathered the best of these wall shrubs. All like a good sunny spot in a sheltered spot. |
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| Abutilon 'Estella's Little Bird' Exotic A charming shrub with masses of adorable light yellow bell-shaped flowers in summer and autumn. Best on a sheltered wall in most places. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Abutilon 'Gerdmann's Red' Exotic This more demure abutilon is gaining popularity among plant enthusiasts, especially when they see its little red flowers. Warm shelter; in the greenhouse for winter? |
2L | £12.00 |
| Abutilon 'Ines' Exotic Red bell-shaped flowers with cream petals on this desirable and sought after shrub during summer and autumn. Not completely hardy but good for cold glass or a sheltered wall. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Abutilon 'Orange Hot Lava' Exotic A charming shrub with bell-shaped flowers a sort of orange hot lava colour...! A nursery favourite. Best on a warm and sheltered wall. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Abutilon 'Patrick Synge' Exotic A vigorous shrub bearing a profusion of deep orange bell-shaped flowers in summer and autumn. For the shelter of a warm wall or under glass. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Abutilon x milleri 'Variegatum' Exotic Tangerine orange flowers set against spotted foliage. Magnificent if you like variegation, which we do here. Stunning in summer and autumn. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Acanthus eminens Perennial A rarely encountered semi-shrubby species with very spiky leaves; fantastic violet flowers from March to July if it doesn't get too cold in winter. Or grow it for the foliage! |
2L | £12.00 |
| Acanthus mollis Perennial A classic garden plant with bold foliage and spikes of flowers from June to Aug, usually around 80cm in height. Hardy, easy and wonderful. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Acanthus mollis 'Hollard's Gold' Perennial Golden yellow-green leaves, with spikes of mauve and white flowers from June to September. 90cm in height. For good soil in part shade. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Acanthus spinosus AGM Perennial Bears Breeches. Tall spikes of soft mauve flowers in spikes from June to October. Handsome, glossy dark green foliage. A tough and wonderful garden plant for sun. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Acanthus 'Whitewater' Perennial Boldly variegated foliage and pink flowers on bright pink stems. Flowers from June to August. Slower to spread than others, and around 1.5 m in height. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' A charming deciduous tree with golden foliage, perfect for brightening things up in light shade. Best pollarded once it gets bigger, or allow it to grow into a modestly sized tree. |
3L | £16.00 |
| Aesculus indica A large tree with bold foliage similar to the common horse chestnut but more resistant to leaf miner. Very desirable. 10m |
3L | £28.00 |
| Aloe aristata Exotic A smallish rosette-forming succulent, somewhat spiny. Tubular orange-red flowers appear on long stems in late summer. For a windowsill or under glass in the majority of places. |
3L | £12.00 |
| Anemone hupehensis 'Praecox' Perennial (Now Eriocapitella) An earlier autumn anemone with dark pink flowers to around 60cm in height. Reliable and definitely worth growing. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' Perennial Fabulour white semi-double flowers from late August to October. We think this is the best of the white Japanese anemones around. Height to around 90cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Angelica gigas Perennial A fantastic architectural plant growing up to 2m in height. Umbels of deep purple flowers in August and September. Moist, fertile soil in sun or part shade. Biennial but seeds. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Ardisia japonica 'Ito Fukurin' Rare, low growing evergreen shrub with green and gold foliage. Small pink flowers in summer. Best in sheltered shade. Height to 45cm. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Asarum nobilissimum 'Deep Throat' Perennial An exciting new introduction from Plant Delights in the US; the leaves of this giant form can reach 20cm long, with exceptionally large flowers too. Height to 30cm |
2L | £22.00 |
| Aspidistra elatior Perennial A once popular victorian foliage plant enjoying a resurgence of interest. Evergreen, with leaves to around 60cm. A houseplant or surprisingly hardy for a deeply shaded garden. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata' Perennial Upright leaves variably marked with white stripes. Whiter flowers than the species, if you see them at ground level. Suprisingly hardy. Best in deep shade. |
2L | £20.00 |
| Asplenium scolopendrium Fern Charming evergreen fern grown for its wavy-edged tongue-like fronds. 60 cm |
2L | £7.00 |
| Astelia banksii Perennial An architectural herbaceous plant grown for its silver foliage. For good but well-drained soil in light shade, not full sun. |
2L | £12.50 |
| Azara dentata Larger in all its parts, including its flowers, than Azara microphylla. Gloriously perfumed flowers in early spring. Rare. Height to around 12m. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Azara microphylla A woefully underappreciated evergreen shrub/small tree, bearing vanilla-scented flowers in early spring. Its airy habit makes its potential 10m height easier to accommodate. |
2L | £22.00 |
| Azara microphylla 'Variegata' Shrub 3-5m makes good wall shrub, yellow vanilla scented flowers. Feb/Apr |
7.5L | £40.00 |
| Bartlettina sordida Exotic A rarely seen and very desirable Mexican shrub with incredible big leaves and flat heads of fluffy mauve flowers. Keep frost-free. |
2L | £20.00 |
| Beesia calthifolia Perennial Evergreen herbaceous woodland plant grown for its glossy heart-shaped leaves and spikes of white flowers in late spring. Up to 60cm tall in the best conditions, with foliage below. |
1L | £12.00 |
| Begonia Perennial Hardy begonias can be late to emerge in spring, so be patient. They're all best in good soil and light shade. Mulch for winter. |
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| Begonia emeiensis Perennial A fairly recently introduced hardy species from Emei Shan in China. Handsomely scalloped green leaves with pink flowers. Height to around 60cm. Can be late to emerge in cold areas. |
2L | £10.00 |
| Begonia foliosa Exotic (syn. B. fuchsioides) Cane-type begonia grown for its small leaves and proliferation of small pink flowers that hand elegantly from its branches. Height 1m or more. Tender. |
1L | £8.00 |
| Begonia Garden Angel Blush Perennial Pink-flushed foliage with pewter veining. Hardy to -10°C if mulched. Can be slow to emerge in colder areas. Height to around 40cm. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Begonia grandis ssp sinensis 'Red Undies' Perennial A charming form of this hardy species from Bleddyn and Sue Wynn-Jones of Crûg Farm Nursery. This selection has particularly showy red undersides to its leaves. Height to 60cm. |
1L | £8.00 |
| Begonia luxurians Exotic Distinctive cane begonia with parasol leaves divided into long fingers, and tiny white flowers through the year. An excellent houseplant or outside for the summer. Height to 2m. |
2L | £10.00 |
| Begonia 'Metallica' Exotic Deeply veined leaves with a metallic sheen. Pink flowers from summer onward. Can make 45cm in height and width. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Begonia 'Mishmi Silver' Perennial A compact and somewhat hardy begonia introduced by the late Michael Wickenden. Best mulched or grown in a sheltered spot. Height to 30cm. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Begonia palmata 'Snow Splash' Exotic A white-spotted form of this gorgeous species, collected in Taiwan by Patrick Blanc. A nursery favourite. Might prove hardy; as yet untested. Height to 60cm. |
2L | £10.00 |
| Begonia sizemoreae Exotic Probably the strangest begonia we grow; large painted leaves are covered with fleshy hairs. Intriguing, fascinating, but not hardy. |
2L | £10.00 |
| Begonia sutherlandii Perennial Free-flowering with masses orange flowers all summer. Often late to emerge after winter, but a useful summer plant for woodland. To 30cm tall. |
1L | £8.00 |
| Begonia sutherlandii 'Saunders Legacy' Perennial Desirable cut-leafed form of the charming Begonia sutherlandii, named in memory of Rod and Rachel Saunders who collected the seed in South Africa. Hardy if mulched. To 25cm. |
1L | £8.00 |
| Begonia 'Wavy Green' Perennial Essentially a green form of B. 'Mishmi Silver', and believed to be a little hardier. Height around 30cm, maybe more. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Billbergia nutans Exotic Strappy leaves give this South American bromeliad an exotic charm, yet this species is remarkably hardy in the UK if given good drainage. Makes a large colony in time. |
2L | £14.00 |
| Billbergia nutans 'Variegata' Exotic A variegated form of this small South American bromeliad. Possibly slightly less hardy; if you're going to dry it then drainage will be key. Failing that cold glass for winter. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Bistorta amplexicaulis 'JS Caliente' Perennial (formerly Persicaria) An outstanding variety with dark red flowers from July to September. 60cm tall. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Bistorta tenuicaulis Perennial (formerly Persicaria) A charming tiny woodland species with small spikes of honey-scented flowers in spring. For damp shade. Up to 10cm tall. |
1.5 L | £8.00 |
| Brunnera macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream' AGM Perennial Variegated leaves with creamy white margins. Classic forget-me-not blue flowers in March and April. For partial shade and fertile moist soil. 30-45cm tall in flower. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Buddleja colvilei A desirable large shrub or small tree bearing long racemes of deep pink flowers in early summer. For a sheltered site. 5m |
2L | £9.00 |
| Calanthe discolor Perennial A rare hardy orchid with broad, pleated leaves and pink flowers with white edges in April and May. Good soil, light shade. 30cm |
1L | £20.00 |
| Canna 'Tropicanna' Exotic Fabulous exotic foliage striped burgundy, yellow, pink, green and gold. From a virus-free source. Mulch well or lift for winter. 2m in good soil. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Carex elata ‘Aurea’ (v) AGM Grass Bowles Golden Sedge. Fluffy cream flower spikes in June-July, above arching golden foliage. Great in light shade. To 60cm or more in flower, making a wide clump in time. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Carex oshimenses 'Everlime' Grass Green strappy leaves with lime-coloured edges. Very nice indeed. To 60cm or more in flower, and makes a good clump. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Carex scaposa Perennial An unusual sedge with spikes of pink flowers fading to cream. Rare and desirable. Hardiness is disputed; sheltered spot or cold glass for winter. To 30cm tall. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Cautleya spicata Robusta Perennial A fabulous hardy ginger with yellow flowers and red bracts in summer. Likes good soil in light shade. Grows to 60cm in height. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point' A fairly new white flowered ceanothus! We're reluctant to say this is absolutely hardy but it will do well in all but the coldest areas, especially in full sun. Height to 2m. |
2L | £14.00 |
| Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Low growing deciduous shrub famed for its plumbago-like blue flowers from July to late autumn. Excellent scarlet autumn colour. 50cm. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Cercidiphyllum magnificum A larger-leafed alternative to the well-know katsura. Great autumn colour and the classic smell of warm sugar when the leaves fall. 5m |
2L | £28.00 |
| Coleonema 'Sunset Gold' A fine half-hardy shrub with bright yellow-green leaves. White flowers borne in profusion from late winter to spring. For a sheltered site but worth it. 45cm tall. |
3L | £15.00 |
| Colocasia 'Blue Hawaii' Exotic A bright and cheerful form of this must have exotic. Blue/purple leaf veins and stems. Very eye-catching. 90cm or more if amply fed. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Colocasia esculenta 'Burgundy' Exotic Wonderful dark burgundy stems show off the handsome green leaves to perfection. 90cm or so if well fed. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Colocasia 'Muai Gold' Exotic Large light green leaves and notably pale stems. Possibly a touch less hardy than others? 90cm if well fed. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Colocasia 'Pink China' Exotic A gorgeous and desirable form with a pinkish tint to the stems. Possibly less hardy than some, so we suggest winter protection. 90cm if well fed. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Convallaria majalis AGM Perennial Lily of the Valley. Spikes of sweetly scented white flowers around 15cm tall in April. Excellent groundcover. Any soil, sun or part shade. Poisonous, so don't eat it! |
1L | £6.00 |
| Convallaria majalis 'Albostriata' Perennial Lily of the Valley. A desirable form with pinstriped leaves, plus the all-important scented white flowers in April. 15cm. Poisonous, so don't eat it! |
1L | £9.00 |
| Convallaria majalis 'Hardwick Hall' Perennial Lily of the Valley. This form bears an irregular marginal variegation to the foliage. Classic white flowers in April and May. 20cm. Don't eat it! |
1L | £7.00 |
| Convallaria majalis var rosea Perennial Lily Of The Valley. This pink flowered form can be a little slower to get going than the others but is definitely worth it. Height to 15cm. Don't eat it! |
1L | £9.00 |
| Convallaria majalis 'Vic Pawlowski's Gold' Perennial Similar to the classic striped Convallaria 'Albostriata' but a much more stable variegation. In time makes a delightful clump. 30cm |
2L | £12.00 |
| Cornus wilsoniana A very rare but seemingly easy deciduous species grown for its eucalyptus-like bark which develops with age. 8m |
2L | £55.00 |
| Crinum x powellii Perennial Hardy hybrid with stunning large pink trumpet flowers from June to August. For good soil in full sun or light shade. 1.2m in flower. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' Smallish evergreen with golden margins to the leaves. Very fragrant pink flowers in March and April. Good soil in light shade. 1-1.5m |
2L | £15.00 |
| Disanthus ovatifolius A rare semi-evergreen shrub with foliage turning purple in autumn. Cute little red flowers in the leaf axils in spring. Good soil, some shelter. To 5m. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Disporopsis Perennial These are woefully under-appreciated woodlanders. Flowers and fruits are nice, but the massed foliage of a large clump is incredible! |
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| Disporopsis aff. undulata Perennial Low growing evergreen woodlander with scented creamy flowers in May and June. Excellent groundcover for good soil in shade. 20 cm tall. |
2L | £9.50 |
| Disporopsis aspera Tall Form Perennial Evergreen woodlander with scented white flowers in May and June. For good soil in shade. This form grows to around 40 cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Disporopsis 'Lily Pads' Perennial New to the UK, from the Wuhan Botanical Gardens in China (via the US) comes this giant and as yet undescribed species. Hardy, easy and spectacular! 60cm tall. |
2L | £22.00 |
| Disporopsis pernyi Perennial A woefully under-appreciated evergreen woodlander with fragrant white flowers in May and June. Superb! 30-40cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Disporopsis pernyi 'Bill Baker' Perennial A celebrated form of D. pernyi selected by Bill Baker. Around 30cm tall. Super plant. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Disporum bodinerii Perennial A short growing species to around 50 cm in height. Creamy white flowers in May and June. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant' Perennial A tall and elegant disporum to around 1m in height, with yellow-green flowers in spring. Evergreen in mild winters, and a sublime woodland plant. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Disporum sessile f. macrophyllum BSWJ4316 Perennial A strong growing form from Asia greeny-white flowers 4cm long from April to June. Excellent in good woodland garden conditions. |
1.5 L | £12.00 |
| Disporum sessile 'Variegatum' Perennial Creamy-white bells hang from arching stems of handsomely variegated foliage in April and May. For good woodland conditions. 30cm tall. |
1.5 L | £9.00 |
| Doodia media Fern Hacksaw or Rasp Fern. A hardy fern from New Zealand with pink tips and mid ribs to its fronds. Tolerates some sunshine if not too dry. 60cm |
2L | £7.00 |
| Ensete ventricosum Exotic Large-leafed ornamental banana with green leaves backed and flushed with red. Not the hardiest species maybe, but worth the effort. 3-5m. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Epimedium 'Amber Queen' Perennial Is this the best epimedium of them all? A profusion of amber flowers borne from April to June on a plant to 60cm tall. NOT for dry shade. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum' Perennial Primrose-yellow flowers on this classic epimedium that is suitable for drier shade. Tough, resilient; what's not to like? 30cm tall. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold' Perennial Golden form of this much loved 'sea holly'. Blue flowers are stunning among the golden bracts. Excellent drainage and full sun. 60cm in flower. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Eryngium planum Perennial Charming 'sea holly' with smooth, rounded leaves and the classic blue flowers. Good drainage in sun, but a little more amenable than others. 60cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Eryngium 'White Glitter' Perennial White flowered form of 'sea holly'. Loved by florists. For good drainage in full sun. 60cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Eryngium x tripartitum 'Jade Frost' Perennial A smaller 'sea holly' with pink and cream variegation. Cream flowerheads open amethyst blue. For good drainage in sun. 40cm. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina' Tall and broadly conical evergreen tree with masses of pink flowers in early summer. Neutral to acidic soil in sun or light shade; not dry. 8m. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Eucryphia x intermedia Evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers around mid summer. For moist acid soil, away from cold winds. 8m |
2L | £18.00 |
| Eucryphia x intermedia 'Rostrevor' A less well-known evergreen tree with white flowers in summer. For neutral to acidic soils, not too dry, in sun or light shade. 8m. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow' Perennial Red stems emerge from the ground in spring, unfurling green leaves flushed orange. Orange flowers in summer. Beautiful but spreading. 1m. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Euphorbia x pasteuri 'John Phillips' E. mellifera x E. stygiana, with the exotic look and honey-perfumed flowers of the former with the hardiness of the latter. A big shrub! 1.5m tall. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Fascicularia bicolor Perennial A hardy bromeliad in most areas, subject to good drainage. Blue flowers from August to October with surrounding leaves turning red. Makes a large clump. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Ficus 'Brown Turkey' The classic hardy fruiting fig in the UK, often producing sizeable crops. Note: fruit takes two seasons to develop and ripen. 3-5m but can be pruned. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Ficus carica 'Ice Crystal' A hardy fig with snowflake-like leaves. Seems not to fruit in the UK but a fabulous foliage plant. 3-4m. |
3L | £15.00 |
| Ficus 'Violette Dauphine' Strong growing fruiting fig. Needs a little more shelter and warmth to ripen than 'Brown Turkey' but nicer tasting fruits. 4-5m but can be pruned. |
3L | £15.00 |
| Fuchsia hatschbachii A fairly new and very charming hardy species; classic slender flowers but much nicer glossy foliage, tinted red. 1m |
2L | £9.00 |
| Galvesia speciosa Exotic Island snapdragon. An evergreen shrub producing long red flowers over a long period in summer. Frost-free for winter please. 1m |
5L | £12.00 |
| Geranium 'Rozanne' Perennial A modern classic, with a profusion of blue flowers, each with a white eye, from May to the frosts. Good ground cover and it can even climb into shrubs! 45cm tall. |
2L | £7.00 |
| Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange' Perennial Deservedly popular hardy ginger collected by Frank Kingdon Ward in Assam 1938. Deep orange flowers. Height up to 1m in good soil. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Hedychium gardnerianum AGM Perennial Scented yellow flowers with a red filament; leaves turn blue-green as they age. Hardy in mild areas or with mulch. 90cm-1.2m tall in good conditions. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Hedychium greenii Perennial Large orange-red flowers from late summer. Maroon stems and undersides of leaves. Hardy in milder areas or with a good mulch. 1.5m under optimum conditions. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Hedychium 'Tara' Perennial Introduced by Tony Schilling in 1972. Dense spikes over 6 inches long of scented bright orange-red orchid like blooms Aug-Sep 1.8m |
2L | £12.00 |
| Heloniopsis umbellata BSWJ 3732 Perennial Rare shade loving plant Taiwanese species. Flowers white flushed pink in early spring. Forms an evergreen clump. Hardy but needs damp shade. 20 cm high in flower. |
1L | £9.00 |
| Hemerocallis middendorffii Perennial A delightful little daylily with cheery fragrant yellow flowers in July (and often later too). For good soil in sun or light shade. 60-70cm in height. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Hesperantha coccinea Perennial (Schizostylis) An abundance of glorious bright crimson flowers from August onwards. For reasonable soil in sun or light shade. 60cm tall. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Hesperantha coccinea 'Pink Princess' Perennial (Schizostylis) A robust form with delightful pale pink flowers from July until November. Hardy and perfectly easy to grow. Superb. 80cm |
2L | £8.00 |
| Hoheria 'Glory of Amlwch' Large semi-evergreen shrub with fabulous clusters of white flowers in mid summer. To 5m or so. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Hydrangea We love hydrangeas here at Barracott! All except those formerly known as dichroas are perfectly hardy, while dichroas need a little shelter. |
- | £0.00 |
| Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' Flamboyant heads of creamy white flowers on stems to 1.5m or so. This plant makes a stunning display either as a single plant or in a group. |
3L | £12.00 |
| Hydrangea daimingshanensis GUIZ48 (syn. Dichroa) A most desirable low-growing species to around 1m in height. Pink or blue flowers are followed by showy dark fruits in autumn. Not for very cold areas. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Hydrangea heteromalla robusta A shrubby hydrangea. Mauve to pink flowers |
2L | £18.00 |
| Hydrangea quercifolia The oak-leafed hydrangea. Large lobed leaves turn rich burgundy in autumn. Produces panicles of flowers but is mainly grown for its foliage. Usually somewhat sprawling. 1.5m |
3L | £15.00 |
| Hydrangea sargentiana (also seen as H. aspera var sargentiana) Hairy leaves and gorgeous lacecap flowerheads. Perfectly hardy, but best in good soil out of full sun. Large shrub if you don't prune it. |
3L | £18.00 |
| Hydrangea viburnoides Formerly Pileostegia. A large evergreen climbing hydrangea with handsome foliage and a froth of white flowers in late summer. For a large wall! |
2L | £18.00 |
| Hydrangea villosa (syn. H. aspera Villosa Group) A more slender alternative to H. sargentiana, with narrower leaves and daintier heads of lilac lacecaps. To 3m if not pruned. |
3L | £18.00 |
| Impatiens balansae Perennial Rare. Goldfish-like flowers late in summer, but only if kept frost-free. Hardyish in the garden but won't reach flowering size. 2m under glass, 30cm outside. |
2L | £10.00 |
| Impatiens omeiana Perennial A handsome woodland plant with long green leaves, tinted red. Golden flowers in summer. 30cm tall in good soil. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Impatiens omeiana 'Ice Storm' Perennial A delightfully robust hardy species with bold silver foliage. Golden flowers around mid summer. Perfect to brighten shade, but not too dry. 30cm. |
9cm | £9.00 |
| Impatiens omeiana ‘Sango’ Perennial Dark red foliage, splashed pink, on this hardy woodland plant. A must for a shaded exotic garden. 30cm tall in good soil. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Iris confusa Martyn Rix Perennial Delightful pale blue flowers in spring. Flat fans of foliage held on stems. Very unusual. Not for very cold areas. 45cm tall. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Iris ensata 'Variegata' AGM Perennial Boldly variegated as the leaves emerge, mellowing as the season progresses. Classic purple iris flowers in early summer. Around 30cm in height. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Iris 'Holden Clough' Perennial An unusual hybrid between Iris pseudacorus and I. chrysographes, bearing heavily veined yellow flowers in early summer. Normal to moist soils. 60cm |
2L | £8.00 |
| Iris japonica 'Variegata' AGM Perennial A boldly variegated evergreen iris grown mainly for its foliage. Pale blue flowers in spring. Best with some shelter. Height to 30cm. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Iris lazica Perennial A winter-flowering iris which bears a succession of charming light blue flowers from November to March. 40cm tall and makes a good clump. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata' AGM Perennial Common Flag harmful if eaten. Golden flowers Jun-Jul 80cm Magnificent variegated foliage turns green in summer. Marshy ground or shallow water; grows in rich moist soil in sun |
2L | £8.00 |
| Jasminum polyanthemum Tender evergreen species with exceptionally fragrant white flowers in summer. Grows as tall as you let it. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Jovellana punctata Perennial A desirable little nettle-like subshrub bearing heads of small hood-shaped white flowers in summer. Hardyish in a sheltered woodland. 30cm |
2L | £9.00 |
| Kalopanax septemlobus A handsome tree best described as a 'well-armed acer'; glossy maple-like leaves and thorny new growth. Highly desirable. Hardy. 5m |
2L | £28.00 |
| Koenigia campanulata 'Southcombe White' Perennial (formerly Persicaria) A rare white-flowered form. Superb in damp shade. Spreads but easy to manage. 60cm |
2L | £9.00 |
| Koenigia polystachya Perennial (syn Persicaria wallichii) Tall and bold species with honey-scented white flowers in summer. Spreads, so make allowances. To 1.5m tall. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Libertia ixiodes 'Goldfinger' Perennial Fabulous fans of golden foliage on this short but spreading form. Flowers... who cares? This is definitely a foliage plant! 25cm tall |
2L | £12.00 |
| Liriope muscari AGM Perennial Dense spikes of tiny bright violet flowers in August and September. Strappy evergreen leaves. Any fertile soil in sun or part shade. 30cm. |
2L | £7.00 |
| Lysimachia fordiana Og454 Perennial Very rare species allied to L. paradiformis var. paradiformis, recently introduced by Mikinori Ogisu. We're delighted to offer this. 30cm tall. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Lysimachia paradiformis var paradiformis Perennial A handsome and very desirable woodland plant with the good looks associated with trilliums rather than other lysimachias. Damp shade. 30cm |
2L | £15.00 |
| Lysimachia paradiformis var. stenophylla Perennial Whorls of much narrower leaves than with var. paradiformis. A desirable must-have for damp shade. 30cm in height. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' Perennial Cream and grey-green variegated leaves tinted pink when young. Masses of clear yellow flowers June to September. Easily grown in sun or partial shade, preferably moist soil. 75cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Magnolia figo (Michelia) Bushy evergreen shrub up to 4m. Fragrant yellowish green flowers 3-5cm across from April to June. New growth flushed copper. |
3L | £18.00 |
| Magnolia figo (Michelia) Bushy evergreen shrub up to 4m. Fragrant yellowish green flowers 3-5cm across from April to June. New growth flushed copper. |
10L | £35.00 |
| Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' A desirable form of Magnolia grandiflora with a compact and freely-branched habit and particularly nice spice-red felty undersides to the leaves. Height to 6m. Easy and hardy. |
2L | £28.00 |
| Magnolia tamaulipana A very rare Mexican relative of Magnolia grandiflora, yet more refined in its appearance. Fairly hardy for the UK but does like a warm summer. Height potentially 20m, eventually. |
2L | £35.00 |
| Magnolia yunnanensis (Michelia) Cinnamon buds open to beautiful white, lightly scented flowers in spring. 3-4m high, maybe more. A very desirable plant. |
3L | £18.00 |
| Mahonia eurybracteata subsp. ganpinensis 'Soft Caress' A deservedly popular, small and finely textured alternative to the chunky, prickly, traditional mahonias. Flowers from late summer into autumn. 1.2m tall and wide in time. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Maianthemum canadense Perennial A thoroughly charming creeping woodlander that makes a fantastic low mat of green leaves. White flowers in spikes from April to June, to 20cm. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Maianthemum racemosum 'Emily Moody' Perennial A most desirable woodlander grown for its smallish spikes of fragrant creamy white flowers in late spring/early summer. Hardy, easy. 1m |
2L | £12.00 |
| Melianthus major AGM Bold shrub or woody-based perennial with glaucous silvery foliage. Crimson flowers in summer 1-2m. Hardy in most areas with good drainage. |
5L | £15.00 |
| Melianthus major AGM Bold shrub or woody-based perennial with glaucous silvery foliage. Crimson flowers in summer 1-2m. Hardy in most areas with good drainage. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' Grass Strikingly variegated and much stronger than M. Cosmopolitan'. Flowers later in the season, from October onwards. Sun or light shade. 1.5m |
2L | £9.00 |
| Musa basjoo Perennial The 'Japanese' banana despite being Chinese in origin! A large bold ornamental banana. Wrap up for winter in colder regions. |
2L | £10.00 |
| Musa lasiocarpa Exotic A smaller and arguably hardier (and easier to protect) alternative to Musa basjoo, but still lends exotic flair to the garden. Yellow flowers during a warm summer. |
5L | £18.00 |
| Musa lasiocarpa Exotic A smaller and arguably hardier (and easier to protect) alternative to Musa basjoo, but still lends exotic flair to the garden. Yellow flowers during a warm summer. |
10L | £30.00 |
| Musa sikkimensis 'Bengal Tiger' Exotic A bold ornamental banana renowned for its red-striped leaves. Not as hardy as Musa basjoo but definitely worth protecting for winter. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Omphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram' Perennial A glorious low growing herbaceous plant with incredibly intense blue flowers from April to June. 15cm tall, spreads gently. |
1.5 L | £9.00 |
| Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM Perennial Bold black strappy leaves on this popular groundcover plant. Small purple flowers in July and August, with black berries lasting into winter. Any fertile soil in full sun. 15cm. |
2L | £7.00 |
| Osmanthus delavayi A charming evergreen species. Fragrant white flowers in summer. Potentially 1.5m tall in time; easily trimmed to shape. Hardy. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegata' Creamy variegation on holly-like leaves. Perfumed flowers in late spring. A large evergreen tree in time. |
3L | £9.00 |
| Osmanthus x fortunei Reasonably vigorous small-leafed evergreen shrub bearing a profusion of white flowers in summer. Can reach 2m but great clipped as a low hedge. Hardy. |
3L | £12.00 |
| Pachysandra terminalis Low growing evergreen with fresh green new growth in spring. Inconsequential white flowers. Superb groundcover for shade. 30cm. |
2L | £7.00 |
| Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata' Creamy white markings on grey-green leaves. White flowers aren't particularly exciting. Excellent groundcover for shade. 30cm tall. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Parthenocissus henryana A less common alternative to the normally seen 'Boston Ivy', and arguably the more interesting plant. Spectacular autumn colour. For a very large wall. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Persicaria 'Brushstrokes' Perennial A rare and desirable Tovara-type persicaria with leaves that expand through the season, becoming notably large by autumn, and distinctive broken chevron markings. Hardy |
2L | £12.50 |
| Persicaria filiformis 'Compton's Red' Perennial Showy long leaves with an almost oily iridescence make this a very desirable foliage plant. Looks like it should be tender but actually very hardy. 75cm |
2L | £9.00 |
| Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' Perennial Plum purple foliage with bold silver chevron markings. Small white flowers from July onwards. Bold and superb. 1m |
2L | £9.00 |
| Persicaria microcephala 'Silver Dragon' Perennial A more demure alternative to the classic 'Red Dragon', with green leaves tinted red. Silver chevrons. 60cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Persicaria 'Purple Fantasy' Perennial Vigorously spreading but very handsome wavy-edged leaves, green with purple and silver markings. Best given lots of space. 30cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Persicaria virginiana Perennial Long spikes small deep red flowers in summer, above green leaves with dark chevron markings. 70cm tall. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Pilea insolens Perennial A very desirable non-stinging nettle relative. Handsome foliage on dark purple stems. Half hardy in the ground, or keep it as a houseplant. |
2L | £12.50 |
| Plectranthus Exotic Sadly plectranthus aren't hardy enough to live outside all winter in the UK, but as foliage plants for pots they're second to none. |
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| Plectranthus argentatus Exotic Showy silver foliage on this not-quite-hardy shrub. A must for exotic planting schemes, but overwinter under glass. Potentially to 75cm tall. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Plectranthus 'Blue Spire' Exotic An upright growing variegated variety with particularly attractive spires of blue leaves. Keep frost-free. 60cm+ |
2L | £9.00 |
| Plectranthus 'Franklins Olive' Exotic Charming tender shrub loved for its olive-green/yellow foliage. Easy but keep under glass for winter. 60cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Plectranthus 'Nico' Exotic Deep purple colour on the underside of leaves. More clump forming than others. Overwinter under glass. 45cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Plectranthus oertendahlii Exotic A low-growing species with yellow leaves, marked green. Keep frost-free for winter. 20cm tall. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Plectranthus 'Santana' Exotic Attractive gold and green foliage with purple undersides. Protect from frost. 60cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Plectranthus 'Velvet Elvis' Exotic An upright variety with green leaves conspicuously purple below. Very ornamental flowers. A great houseplant. Keep frost free. 45cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Podophyllum peltatum Perennial 'May Apple'. Lobed umbrella-like leaves with white bowl-shaped flowers beneath, followed by red fruits. Moist soil in light shade. 30cm. |
1L | £9.00 |
| Polygonatum Curvistylum Perennial Pale purple flowers hang down from the leaf axils in June,long thin leaves held in clusters of 3 or 4. 30 - 60 cm |
2L | £12.00 |
| Polygonatum humile Perennial A tiny species for with nicely pleated leaves. White flowers in May. Cool shade, best in a sink/trough. 15cm. Toxic if eaten. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Polygonatum multiflorum Perennial Elegant arching plant for woodland gardens. Creamy white-green flowers in May and June, followed by dark fruits. 60cm. Toxic if eaten. |
2L | £7.00 |
| Polygonatum verticillatum Perennial Whirls of narrow leaves on an upright species to 70cm tall. White flowers in May and June, followed by dark fruits. Toxic if eaten. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Polygonatum x hybridum 'Striatum' Perennial Handsomely variegated leaves with white bells along stems from March to May. Very attractive in light shade. 90cm. Toxic if eaten. |
1L | £9.00 |
| Primula bulleyana Perennial A tall candelabra with upright green foliage and small orange flowers from May to July. For dampish soil in sun or light shade. 40cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom' Perennial Soft pink flowers on tall candelabra stems from May to July. For dampish soils in sun or light shade. 45cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson' Perennial A showy variety with bright red flowers in summer from May to July. For dampish soil in sun or light shade. 60cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Pseudopanax 'Chainsaw' Exotic Exciting new(ish) shrub/small tree, noted for its narrow, deeply toothed leaves. Probably has P. ferox in its parentage. Hardy in milder areas. |
2L | £22.00 |
| Pseudopanax crassifolius f. trifoliolatus Superb architectural tree to 5m high, noted for its fine three-lobed leaves. Hardy in southern counties. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Pseudopanax 'Sabre' A desirable evergreen tree to 5m tall, noted for its narrow leaves. Hardy in the milder areas. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign' Perennial A classic and deservedly popular perennial loved for its bright blue flowers against plain green leaves. Hardy, easy and so pretty! 30cm |
2L | £8.00 |
| Pyracantha 'Mohave Silver' A delightful form with silver foliage through summer, followed by red fruits and golden yellow autumn colour. To 3m, but can be pruned. |
3L | £9.00 |
| Rheum 'Ace of Hearts' Perennial Excellent hybrid between R. kialense & R. palmatum, noted for its dark foliage with red undersides. White flowers in May and June. Moistish soil, light shade. 60cm. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Rheum palmatum AGM Perennial A giant ornamental rhubarb with green leaves 1-2m wide, and stems of white flowers 1.8m tall in June. Rich, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. |
3L | £12.00 |
| Rheum palmatum 'Hadspen Crimson' Perennial A rare form of ornamental rhubarb with crimson leaves turning green later. Carmine flowers in April and May. 2m. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Rheum palmatum var. tanguticum Perennial Large and handsome red-tinted leaves. Pink, white or red flowers in June and July. Good soil in sun or light shade. 2m. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Rohdea japonica 'Talbot Manor' Perennial A rare and desirable evergreen foliage plant with white-edged strappy leaves. Flowers aren't up to much but red fruits look great. 25cm tall. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Rubus 'Betty Ashburner' Perennial Tough evergreen groundcover but also very attractive too. Lobed green leaves, white flowers sometimes followed by fruits. 45cm tall but spreads |
2L | £8.00 |
| Ruscus colchicus A rarely seen low species with large evergreen leaves. Red fruits in autumn. Makes a colony to 30cm or so tall. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Salvia confertiflora Exotic A tender but VERY desirable salvia. Masses of red flower spikes in late summer and autumn. Good foliage too. 1.2m high. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Sarcococca confusa Probably the best 'Christmas Box' of them all? Dense evergreen that bears a profusion of strongly perfumed flowers in winter, followed by black fruits. 1.2m tall. |
3L | £9.00 |
| Sarcococca humilis A charming dwarf species with fragrant white flowers from January to March. For the front of a border or even in a trough, but happiest in shade. 30cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Sarcococca ruscifolia 'Dragons Gate' Celebrated form of this Chinese species. Fine foliage and an abundance of perfumed flowers in winter followed by red fruits. Around 1m tall. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Saxifraga stolonifera 'Kinki Purple' BSWJ4972 Perennial Introduced by Crûg Farm Plants from Japan's Kinki peninsula. Purple-stained foliage, darker on the underside. White flowers in summer. 40cm tall |
1.5 L | £9.00 |
| Saxifraga stolonifera 'Nezu Jinja' Perennial An exciting new form with very large silver-veined leaves and tall spikes of white flowers to 30cm tall. Spreads happily in damp shade. |
1.5 | £9.00 |
| Schefflera The hardy scheffleras are now botanically called Heptapleurums, but we've kept them under their old names for now while the new name becomes better known. |
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| Schefflera alpina (Now Heptapleurum) Small evergreen shrub or tree up to 5m. Hardy to -15C once it's big. |
2L | £35.00 |
| Schefflera rhodendronifolium (Now Heptapleurum) Medium growing tree with thin leaflets, distinctly notched. 5m plus. Hardy as it gets bigger. |
2L | £35.00 |
| Schefflera taiwaniana (Now Heptapleurum) A large hardy evergreen shrub or tree with finely cut umbrella foliage. 5m+ |
5L | £35.00 |
| Schefflera taiwaniana (Now Heptapleurum) A large hardy evergreen shrub or tree with finely cut umbrella foliage. 5m+ |
2L | £20.00 |
| Stachys byzantina Perennial A valuable low growing herbaceous plant with woolly silver leaves. Great in sun but not too dry please. Pink flowers in summer, to 30cm in height. |
3L | £7.00 |
| Strobilanthes mastersii Exotic An exciting new species with large, deeply veined, purple-tinted leaves. Makes a shrub to 1.5m where winters are kind, otherwise herbaceous. Hardy to -5c. |
2L | £22.00 |
| Styrax |
3L | £18.00 |
| Styrax confusus Mysteriously rare in cultivation, this hardy small tree is notable for its white flowers with reflexed petals and fine perfume. 5m |
3L | £28.00 |
| Tasmannia lanceolata A dense evergreen with dark green leaves set against red stems. Golden flowers in spring. Leaves are fiery if chewed! To 5m but prunable. |
3L | £15.00 |
| Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' A large thicket-forming woody plant which bears enormous leaves from late spring. Spectacular! to 4m in height. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Tetrapanex papyrifer 'Rex' A large thicket-forming woody plant which bears enormous leaves from late spring. Spectacular! to 4m in height. |
5L | £20.00 |
| Tetrapanex papyrifer 'Rex' A large thicket-forming woody plant which bears enormous leaves from late spring. Spectacular! to 4m in height. |
7.5L | £28.00 |
| Teucrium fruticans An evergreen shrub with white hairy stems bearing small, dark green leaves, white beneath, and light blue flowers 2.5cm long in summer |
3L | £12.00 |
| Tibouchina urvilleana Perennial Tallish growing tender evergreen. Stunning purple flowers. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Tibouchina urvilleana 'Variegated' Exotic A tender evergreen shrub with handsomely variegated foliage. Bold, exotic purple flowers late summer. 3m but easy to prune. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Tibouchina urvilleana 'Variegated' Exotic A tender evergreen shrub with handsomely variegated foliage. Bold, exotic purple flowers late summer. 3m but easy to prune. |
4l | £24.00 |
| Trachystemon orientalis Perennial Spring flowering shade loving perennial is an excellent plant for colonising area where not much else will grow. Blue flowers before the large leaves form. |
3L | £9.00 |
| Trautvetteria caroliniensis v. japonica BSWJ10861 Perennial A shade loving plant with umbrella foliage and fragrant white flowers in late summer. 60cm |
1L | £9.00 |
| Trochodendron aralioides One of the most handsome hardy shrubs around! Whorls of green leaves give it the common name of 'Buddha's wheel tree'. Very desirable. 5m |
2L | £22.00 |
| Trochodendron aralioides One of the most handsome hardy shrubs around! Whorls of green leaves give it the common name of 'Buddha's wheel tree'. Very desirable. 5m |
7.5 | £48.00 |
| Vallea stipularis Exotic Cup-shaped flowers, red ageing pink, on a lax shrub from South America. Probably best on a warm wall in most areas, but worth a prime location. |
2L | £25.00 |
| Viburnum opulus A tough, reliable and hardy shrub with handsome foliage, white lacecap flowers in spring, red fruits in summer then good autumn colour. 3m |
3L | £12.00 |
| Viburnum tinus A wonderfully tough and resilient evergreen with charming heads of white flowers in spring. Sometimes blue fruits later. 3m |
2L | £12.00 |
| Vinca difformis 'Jenny Pym' A tough and vigorous evergreen groundcover with masses of pink flowers in spring. Needs a lot of space but we wouldn't be without it. 30cm |
2L | £6.00 |
| Wachendorfia thyrsiflora Exotic A large and somewhat tender species with tall spikes of yellow flowers in late summer. Moist position. Flower spikes can reach 1.5m. Sublime! |
3L | £9.00 |
| Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge' An architectural plant with broad green leaves edged cream. Surprisingly hardy with sunshine and good drainage. 1m |
2L | £8.00 |
| Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword' An architectural plant with green leaves prominently striped creamy-gold. Hardy with drainage and sunshine. 1m. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Glencoe' Perennial A notably vigorous, hardy and reliable selection of this popular garden plant. Fine in normal soil but really thrives when moist and well fed. 1m |
3L | £9.00 |
| Zingiber mioga 'White Feather' Perennial A charming hardy ginger with lightly variegated leaves. Yellow flowers around the base in late summer. Best in light shade. 1m |
2L | £9.00 |
| Zingiber mioga 'White Feather' Perennial A charming hardy ginger with lightly variegated leaves. Yellow flowers around the base in late summer. Best in light shade. 1m |
7.5 | £18.00 |