Plants - perfect for containers

A selection of eye-catching shrubs, very small trees, climbers and perennials which can all grow well in large containers or pots.

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Acer palmatum 'Garnet' - established plant with a mound-like habit

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Acer

Acer palmatum 'Garnet'

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£43.20 £48.00

(Japanese Maple) A popular small maple with arching branches, ideal for small gardens which is grown for its deeply divided, rich purple-red leaves and dome-like habit once established.

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Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream'

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£36.00 £45.00

(Japanese Maple) A stunning large shrub or in many years a small tree, Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' has glorious golden-yellow foliage in spring, followed by rich orange/red autumn colours. It has a strong, upright and fairly narrow growing habit initially, spreading a little once more mature. Established plants seem to develop slightly smaller, more...

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Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' - autumn colour

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Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'

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£40.50 £45.00

(Japanese Maple) Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is one of our favourite maples and grows to be a stunning large shrub or small tree with dark green summer leaves and some of the best bright red and scarlet-orange autumn colour.

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Acer palmatum 'Viridis'

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£43.20 £48.00

(Japanese Maple) Ideal for a small garden, this graceful maple has a mound-like habit, arching branches and deeply cut, bright green leaves which colour brilliantly to gold or red in the autumn before falling.

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Athyrium

Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'

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£14.95

(Tatting Fern) Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae' has long, narrow, pale green leaves with small, round, ball-like pinnae (divisions of a compound frond, akin to leaflets on a leaf) running along the midrib. The initial flush of leaves in spring are particularly dainty with further leaves emerging in summer being more typically fern-like in shape.

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Berberis thunbergii Concorde - young leaves in June

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Berberis

Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde'

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£15.26 £16.95

(Barberry) A compact and rounded deciduous shrub with dark velvety purple leaves in spring and summer which turn pretty shades of bright red and orange before falling in autumn. Masses of small, pale-yellow flowers cover the stems in spring once established. Grows well in a large container and also makes an unusual low informal hedge if planted in group.

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Bergenia

Bergenia 'Dark Damsel'

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£14.20 £14.95

(Elephants Ears) New to us, Bergenia 'Dark Damsel' is a clump forming, evergreen perennial with very dark purplish-green, leathery leaves turning plum coloured in the winter. Vivid pink flowers appear in spring on stems above the foliage. Best display of foliage colour and flowers will usually be seen if planted in a sunny, well drained position.

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Camellia japonica 'Lovelight' - spring flowers

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Camellia japonica 'Lovelight'

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£17.96 £19.95

A beautiful evergreen shrub with showy, large, semi-double white flowers and golden stamen in spring. These flowers can help give a cheerful feel to a garden in early spring when most other plants are bare. The leaves are dark green and glossy. Camellia japonica 'Lovelight' is an excellent shrub for border planting and is also suitable for growing in a...

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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' - autumn colour

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Cercis

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

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£62.96 £69.95

(Eastern Redbud) A glorious large shrub or eventually very small tree, the sun shining through the glorious rich-purple, heart-shaped summer leaves of Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is one of the wonders of the garden.

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Cornus

Cornus kousa 'China Girl'

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£40.50 £45.00

(Flowering Dogwood) This popular dogwood is an improved and reliable, early flowering form of the more well known Cornus kousa var chinensis and has masses of large, creamy-white flower bracts covering the branches in early to mid summer once established.

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Dryopteris

Dryopteris wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold'

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£14.95

(Alpine Wood Fern) New to us, this is a hardy, medium sized, semi-evergreen fern with large, vibrant golden-yellow young fronds in Spring. These ornamental fronds gradually turn light green with a hint of yellow later on in the summer. Most suited for a position in light dappled or heavy shade. It can also be grown very successfully in a container,...

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Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea 'Alba'

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£14.20 £14.95

(Coneflower) A handsome medium sized, upright perennial, Echinacea purpurea 'Alba' is moderately vigorous with large pure white flowers with a prominent raised central greenish-yellow cone. The flowers are very popular with bees and butterflies. Dark green summer leaves. With its long flowering period, this is a superb choice of plant for a filling out a...

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Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy'

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£20.66 £22.95

An exciting evergreen plant, Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy' is a dwarf shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and fabulous, scented, creamy-white flowers in mid summer. The flowers are very pretty, are framed well against the dark green foliage and have a delightful, intense scent. This is ideally suited for planting in a very warm, flowering border...

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Geranium

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety'

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£14.20 £14.95

(Hardy Geranium) A handsome dense, clump forming Geranium with bright green summer leaves and masses of pretty rose-pink flowers from May - July. Named after the Danish/German plantsman Walter Ingwersen. We use this plant in the gardens around our nursery as groundcover to suppress weeds and it does an excellent job once established. Can also be grown in...

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Lavender Chiffon' - flowers in summer

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Lavender Chiffon'

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£26.96 £29.95

(Rose of Sharon) Hibiscus syriacus 'Lavender Chiffon' is a medium sized, upright, vase-shaped shrub with large double lavender pink flowers in late summer to early autumn.

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Hosta

Hosta 'Praying Hands'

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£14.20 £14.95

(Plantain Lily) Unusual in appearance, Hosta 'Praying Hands' has narrow, upright dark green leaves with a pale golden margin similar in appearance hands held in prayer. Spikes of lavender blue flowers standing above the foliage appear in mid to late summer. Excellent plant for dapped to heavy shade. Very eye-catching when grown in a large container.

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Perfecta' - flowers on a soil with neutral pH

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Perfecta'

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£15.16 £18.95

Previously known as Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Wave', this is a popular, deciduous medium sized shrub with lush green leaves and a beautiful display of rich-blue (or pink depending on your soil pH), flattened lace-cap flower heads in late summer.

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' - summer flowers

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

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£17.96 £19.95

A beautiful introduction from Holland, Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' is a medium sized shrub with has large, cool lime-green flower heads in mid to late summer.

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea seemanii

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£20.66 £22.95

(Mexican Climbing Hydrangea) A lovely, evergreen climber with large, dark green leaves which is perfect for climbing a wall or fence. It has eye-catching white flower clusters in summer and is remarkably hardy, considering that it was introduced to the United Kingdom from Mexico.

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea serrata 'Preziosa'

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£20.66 £22.95

An eye-catching shrub with rounded, pale-lavender, blue or pink (depending on your soil pH), mop head flower bracts, turning more vivid shades of blue or pink as the summer progresses. The leaves are often bronze-purple when they emerge in spring, gradually turning dark green later in the summer with established plants having attractive orange or red...

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Ilex

Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia'

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£17.96 £19.95

(Pineapple Holly) A handsome, slow growing and compact holly with dusky purple young shoots and small, narrow dark-green leaves edged in spines. Established plants have a bushy, conical habit. Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia' is suitable for gardens with limited space and is ideal for growing in a large container.

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Kirengeshoma

Kirengeshoma palmata

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£16.10 £16.95

(Japanese Waxflower) An unusual, clump-forming perennial native to Japan, Kirengeshoma palmata has impressive, palmate mid green leaves and handsome pale yellow, trumpet-like flowers in mid to late summer. Excellent in woodland with dappled shade and a moist yet well drained soil. Can be grown in a large container.

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Magnolia

Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'

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£25.20 £28.00

(Star Magnolia) A popular medium sized shrub from North America, Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is well known for producing masses of slightly fragrant, pure-white, double-flowers in late Spring.

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Nandina domestica 'Lemon-Lime' - young leaves in early summer

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Nandina domestica 'Lemon & Lime'

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£20.66 £22.95

(Heavenly Bamboo) A slow growing, evergreen shrub with charming acid yellow young laves in Spring and early summer which turn shades of light to dark green later on in summer. Established plants develop clusters of dainty white flowers in summer. Superb in sun or some shade and grows very well in a large container.

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Nandina domestica 'Obsessed'

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£22.50 £25.00

(Heavenly Bamboo) A new selection, Nandina domestica 'Obsessed' is a slow growing, compact, semi-evergreen shrub with handsome leaves which are eye-catching purple-red in colour when young. Perfect for an area with limited space or for growing in a container.

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Nandina domestica 'Sunset' - dark purple young leaves in summer

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Nandina domestica 'Sunset'

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£20.66 £22.95

(Heavenly Bamboo) New to us, this is a charming small to medium sized, upright, semi-evergreen shrub with elegant, divided dark purple-red young leaves which gradually turn to dark green in summer.

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Persicaria

Persicaria affinis 'Donald Lowndes'

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£14.20 £14.95

A superb, dense ground cover perennial with dark green leaves and spikes of vibrant deep red and pink flowers in summer.

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Physocarpus opulifolius 'Panther' - handsome dark purple-black leaves in Spring.

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Physocarpus

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Panther'

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£17.96 £19.95

(Black-leaved Ninebark) New to us, this is a small to medium sized, deciduous shrub with striking dark purplish-black summer leaves. Clusters of pinkish-white flowers stand out well against the dark leaves in summer. The leaves have purple and orange tints before falling in autumn. Grows well in sun or shade but usually has the most vibrantly colourful...

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Prunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai' - spring flowers

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Prunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai'

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£62.96 £69.95

(Fuji cherry) A lovely, delicate cherry growing into a very small tree with wiry, slightly contorted stems which burst into life in early spring with pale pink buds that open into an amazing display of pure white flowers. Superb small garden tree with year round interest.

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Rhaphiolepis indica 'White Cloud' - masses of white flowers in Spring

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Rhaphiolepis indica 'White Cloud'

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£20.66 £22.95

(Indian Hawthorn) Rhaphiolepis indica 'White Cloud' is an unusual evergreen shrub with masses of beautiful white flowers in late Spring. Best flower display if planted in a sunny position with shelter from strong winds. May be grown in a large container.

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Sarcococca

Sarcococca confusa

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£17.96 £19.95

(Christmas Box) A popular hardy evergreen shrub native to western China with glossy, dark-green leaves and masses of fragrant, cream-coloured flowers in midwinter. These flowers are exceptionally well scented and flowering twigs may be cut and taken into the house for their lovely perfume. Suitable in size for even the smallest of gardens and a...

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Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa' - autumn colour

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Trees & Shrubs

Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'

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£17.96 £19.95

(Cutleaf Stephanandra ) Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa' is a graceful, deciduous shrub native to parts of Korea and Japan with prettily cut, bright green leaves that turn soft-yellow and orange in autumn before falling. A hardy ground cover shrub with arching branches, suitable for sun or shade which can also be grown in a large container. Can be planted in...

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Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Theta' - young leaves in June

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Trachelospermum

Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Theta'

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£26.96 £29.95

(Jasmine) New to us, this is an unusual evergreen climber with long, narrow grey-green leaves and clusters of scented creamy-white flowers in summer. A very distinctive climber but it can also be grown in a container to arch over the sides or as an eye-catching ground cover plant! Most suitable for a sunny wall or fence sheltered from strong winds....

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Trachelospermum

Trachelospermum jasminoides

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£22.50 £25.00

(Star Jasmine) An evergreen, twining climber native to parts of China, Korea and Japan with fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer and dark green, glossy leaves. The scented flowers are lovely and make Trachelospermum jasminoides a particularly sought after climber for growing up trellis near a door or garden path!

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Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' - summer flowers

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Viburnum

Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'

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£17.06 £18.95

One of the most distinctive flowering architectural plants, this is a deciduous shrub which develops layers of tabulated (tiered) branches as it gets established which are clothed in flat white flower umbels in early summer. Best flower display when planted in a sunny position. Can be grown in a large container and also makes a very good wall shrub in a...

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