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Hydrangea serrata 'Hydrantea'

In Japan this hardy shrub has long been used for making a refreshing herbal brew. Better known as Amacha, this sweetly flavoured tea is made from the dried leaves of Hydrangea serrata. Once harvested, the leaves are left to dry in the sun before crushing and re-drying to create flavoursome…  More Info

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Wasabi Rocket

…new distinctive taste to a salad favourite. Traditional rocket types offer a hot peppery flavour, but our exclusive Wasabi Rocket adds a taste of Japan with the unique fiery flavour of the wasabi root in quick and easy to grow salad leaf form. Our Wasabi Rocket can be harvested as a baby leaf within…  More Info

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Trachycarpus fortunei

…fruits appear after flowering, maintaining this magnificent plant's interest over a long period. Trachycarpus Fortunei has been grown in China and Japan for many years where the strong inner fibre of the leaves is used to make rope and sacks, amongst other items. This fabulous plant will create a…  More Info

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Rubus 'Hararasp' (Raspberry Tree)

Who says raspberries don?t grow on trees! This miraculous space-saving raspberry tree has been developed by an ingenious breeder from Japan named Toshikhiko Hara. His groundbreaking new raspberry develops thick overwintering stems which are trained to form upright ?trees? with a strong, central…  More Info

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Jacaranda 'Bonsai Blue'

…tree native to South America, now it is possible to have it flowering here in the UK! This is all thanks to its dwarf variety, which was bred in Japan, it can grow up to a height of 1.5m (5?), whereas its full-sized variety reaches heights of over 15m! it is a great addition to exotic themes and…  More Info

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Perilla frutescens 'Britton'

Bring some exotic Asian flavours into your veg plot with this unusual herb. Also known as Shiso in Japan, this relative of mint has a complex flavour profile, with hints of mint, clove, cumin and citrus. Both the leaves and flowers of this popular Asian vegetable can be used in salads, fish dishes,…  More Info

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Clematis 'Star of India'

…rich purple, flowers are exotic but subtle, with a distinct star shape. Wild Clematis originate in China, and some cultivars were developed in Japan, from where they were first shipped to Europe in the 18th Century. Clematis 'Star of India' is a great clematis for gardens containing Azaleas and…  More Info

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Clematis 'Ashva'

Wild clematis are native to China, and the first garden types were created in Japan. Clematises arrived in European gardens from Japan in the 18th century, and since then hundreds of different cultivars have been created. Clematis 'Ashva' is a late flowering clematis that flowers from July to…  More Info

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Magnolia kobus

Native to Japan, this deciduous magnolia is the best choice for well-drained, neutral to high pH soils where most acid-loving magnolias aren’t suitable. Magnolia kobus is one of the few magnolias that grows well as a single-stemmed specimen, suiting large gardens where it develops into a…  More Info

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Prunus yedoensis

…of slender branches massed with voluminous clouds of white to pale pink flowers that sparkle in the spring sunshine. Popular as a street tree in Japan, it makes a stunning focal point for a garden lawn. The single, cup-shaped flowers are lightly almond-scented and usually appear just before the deep…  More Info

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