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Clematis 'Destiny'

…coloured varieties. Its main display of flowers is in early summer with a second flush of flowers in August. Height: 1.5m (5'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 2. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Clematis 'Fujimusume'

…bloom is followed by an attractive golden seedhead, extending the stunning display well into the autumn. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 2. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Clematis 'Snow Queen'

…rose. It can be grown in planters with trellis on the patio, or in borders, so it can grow up walls and fences. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Clematis 'Star of India'

…maintain and can be cut back to almost ground level in the autumn, and it will grow again the following year. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Clematis 'Tudor'

…flowers that have rare wavy edges that curl inwards in distinctive ruffles. It flowers from May until August. . Height: 1.5m (5'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 2. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Clematis ''toile Violette'

…be simpler - each year, just cut it back to ground level. This lovely Clematis also carries an RHS AGM. Height: 5m (15'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 3. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Clematis 'Madame Julia Correvon'

…that covers from top to bottom. This well known cultivar holds a coveted RHS AGM for its garden performance. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 3. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Clematis 'Purpurea Plena Elegans'

…the perfect partner for a climbing rose, or provide a brilliant burst of colour for some evergreen shrubs. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 3. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Clematis 'Warszawska Nike'

…full sun locations in the garden, making them perfect for obelisk or trellis containers on the patio or decking. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 3. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Clematis viticella 'Xerxes'

…The plant looks great growing up a white painted fence or wall, as the darker flowers will contrast with it. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Clematis montana 'Pink Perfection'

…summer amid purple-flushed green leaves. An easy clematis which can be just left to its own devices, brilliant for clothing unsightly features. Pruning group: 1 Maximum height and spread: 800cm (314in) x 400cm (157in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than…  More Info

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Clematis Vitalba

…masses of small greenish-white flowers with prominent fluffy stamens which are faintly almond-scented. The flowers develop into silky balls of seed heads which persist through the winter and look wonderful backlit by the low winter sun. Pruning group 3. Maximum height: 4-8 m. Spread: 2.5-4m.  More Info

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Clematis alpina

…flowers with prominent white stamens from March to mid May, followed by fluffy seedheads. Aside from removing any dead or damaged growth, routine pruning is not required. Grow on a wall or support, scramble up a shrub or plant in a patio container. Height: 3m (9'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Plant height…  More Info

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Clematis 'Blue Light'

…prominent central ruff of spiky sepals. Impressive flowers paired with a long blooming season, from May to September, make this a rewarding choice. Pruning group 2. Height: 2.5m (8 ft). Spread: 1m (3.2ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  More Info

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Clematis 'Picotee'

…flush into colour again though July-September with each petal looking like it has been kissed with magenta lipstick! Be one of the first UK gardeners to cover walls, fences and trellis with the stand-out flowers of Clematis ?Picotee Kiss?. Height: 210cm (83). Spread 100cm (39). Pruning Group 2.  More Info

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Taxus baccata 'Jalako Sunrise'

…the front of borders and is great for framing architectural features such as doorways. It can also be used as a low hedge. Requires only minimal pruning as a young plant. Height: 1m (39in). Spread: 80cm (31in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined…  More Info

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Garden Gear Telescopic Long Reach Anvil Lopper

…slice through green branches, woody stems and dead wood. Strong and lightweight, they are a pleasure to use, taking the effort out of garden pruning tasks. Garden Gear Telescopic Long Reach Anvil Lopper features high quality carbon steel chrome plated blades with teflon coating. The razor-sharp,…  More Info

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Peach 'Red Peachy'

…small garden borders. Self-fertile, it doesn’t require a pollination partner. Peach ‘Red Peachy’ is slow-growing and requires only minimal pruning – simply pinch out the new shoot tips in spring to keep the tree small and bushy. Height: 1.5m (4.9ft). Spread: 75cm (2.4ft).  More Info

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Peach 'Pink Peachy'

…small garden borders. Self-fertile, it doesn’t require a pollination partner. Peach ‘Pink Peachy’ is slow-growing and requires only minimal pruning – simply pinch out the new shoot tips in spring to keep the tree small and bushy. Height: 1.5m (4.9ft). Spread: 75cm (2.4ft).  More Info

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Peach 'Yellow Peach'

…small garden borders. Self-fertile, it doesn’t require a pollination partner. Peach ‘Yellow Peach’ is slow-growing and requires only minimal pruning – simply pinch out the new shoot tips in spring to keep the tree small and bushy. Height: 1.5m (4.9ft). Spread: 75cm (2.4ft).  More Info

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Pyracantha coccinea 'Orange Star'

…with no thorns! Pyracantha ‘Orange Star’ has all the best assets of other pyracanthas, but without the vicious thorns that can make pruning a challenge. In early summer this tough and versatile evergreen is covered in small white flowers that are attractive to pollinators. The flowers…  More Info

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Buxus sempervirens

…small, glossy green leaves are densely arranged and respond well to regular clipping for a neat finish. Grow this versatile shrub as a box hedge or prune it to create formal shapes, both for containers on the patio and borders. Box plants also cope well with tricky shady positions in the garden.…  More Info

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Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid'

…- often called 'Old Man's Beard' - is even happy in a pot and is therefore suitable for smaller gardens. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 1.5m (4' 11). Pruning group: 3. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Clematis flammula 'Sweet Summer Love'

…described as 'delicate, sweet; with elements of evening stock, viola, vanilla with a note of almond...'. Height: 300cm (118in). Spread: 100cm (39in). Pruning group 3. Supplied in 9cm pots. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height…  More Info

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Clematis viticella

…can be right back to ground level at the end of the season to make way for fresh new stems the following year. Height: 4m (13?). Spread: 1.5m (5?). Pruning group: 3. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hortbux'

…autumn. Better still, it is naturally compact, remaining less than 50cm (20) with maturity. If you need a lower hedge then it will respond well to pruning without compromising on flowers! Like many Hydrangeas, ?Hortbux? will vary in colour depending upon the soil pH value. In more acid soils the…  More Info

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Clematis 'Paul Farges'

…4-5cm in diameter. Each flower is composed of 4-6 narrow recurving petals. At the centre is a puff of feathery stamens which remain an attractive feature long after the petals have fallen. RHS AGM. Pruning group 3. Ultimate height: 4m (157in) to 6m (236in). Ultimate spread: 1.5m to 2.5m (98in).  More Info

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Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Milano'

…way from May until September. All of this in a vigorous climbing vine that is drought-tolerant, pest and disease-free, doesn’t require much pruning and is easy to grow! It’s a difficult combination to beat but this superb new variety has gone one step further by combining both variegated…  More Info

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Apple 'Wonder Tree Elstar' (Patio Apple)

…Elstar? can even be grown in a large container on a balcony or terrace. Apple ?Wonder Tree Elstar? remains compact throughout its life so almost no pruning is required. Simply pinch the tips of the newly grown shoots several times with your thumb and forefinger in the spring and the tree will remain…  More Info

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Pear 'Wonder Tree Conference' (Patio Pear)

…container on a balcony or terrace. Pear ?Wonder Tree Conference? requires little maintenance, remaining compact throughout its life so almost no pruning is required! Simply pinch the tips of the newly grown shoots several times with your thumb and forefinger in the spring and the tree will remain in…  More Info

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Plum 'Wonder Tree Opal' (Patio Plum)

…large container on a balcony or terrace. Plum ?Wonder Tree Opal? requires little maintenance, remaining compact throughout its life so almost no pruning is required! Simply pinch the tips of the newly grown shoots several times with your thumb and forefinger in the spring and the tree will remain in…  More Info

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Plum 'Wonder Tree Victoria' (Patio Plum)

…large container on a balcony or terrace. Plum ?Wonder Tree Opal? requires little maintenance, remaining compact throughout its life so almost no pruning is required! Simply pinch the tips of the newly grown shoots several times with your thumb and forefinger in the spring and the tree will remain in…  More Info

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Cherry 'Wonder Tree Sunburst' (Patio Cherry)

…container on a balcony or terrace. Cherry ?Wonder Tree Sunburst? requires little maintenance, remaining compact throughout its life so almost no pruning is required! Simply pinch the tips of the newly grown shoots several times with your thumb and forefinger in the spring and the tree will remain in…  More Info

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Lavender 'Hidcote'

…to paths. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 75cm (30). Useful links: How to prune lavender Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.  More Info

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Box Hedging

…small, glossy green leaves are densely arranged and respond well to regular clipping for a neat finish. Grow this versatile shrub as a box hedge or prune it to create formal shapes, both for containers on the patio and borders. Box plants also cope well with tricky shady positions in the garden.…  More Info

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Pieris japonica 'Passion'

…whorled, vivid red foliage appear as well as a profusion of small pink-red flowers. This 'Lily of the Valley Shrub' requires minimum pruning, but it can be pruned to a required size and this will encourage vigorous flowering. It is best grown in borders with acidic soil or patio containers…  More Info

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Pear 'Wonder Tree Doyenne du Comice' (Patio Pear)

…on a balcony or terrace. Pear ?Wonder Tree Doyenne du Comice? requires little maintenance, remaining compact throughout its life so almost no pruning is required! Simply pinch the tips of the newly grown shoots several times with your thumb and forefinger in the spring and the tree will remain…  More Info

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Clematis 'Kokonoe'

…grown up a trellis. Alternatively, it can be grown in a trellis or obelisk planter, and placed on a patio, or decking. Low maintenance and easy to prune ? simply cut back the stems to just above ground level each year. Best planted in full sun or semi-shade.'Height: 250cm (98). Spread: 100cm (39).…  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

…flowers in the garden. It enjoys dappled shade, so planting under a tree canopy or by a wall where its roots will be shaded is ideal. A simple prune in late autumn will help it grow in great condition the following year. Height and spread: 250cm (98). Please note: Standard Hydrangea plants will…  More Info

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Rose 'Home Florist 'Timeless Pink' (Hybrid Tea Rose)

…containers on the patio where you can enjoy its intoxicating fragrance up close. It works equally well in borders, making a harmonious colour combination with the other roses in the 'Timeless' series. Height: 1m (39in). Spread: 90cm (35in). Useful links: Planting roses in autumn How to prune roses  More Info

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Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

…name Smoke Bush, or Smoke Tree. Deservedly popular, this large deciduous shrub grows well in almost any soil and requires little pruning. Alternatively it can be pruned hard every few years to produce a smaller shrub with larger, attractive leaves. Awarded an RHS AGM, Cotinus coggygria 'Royal…  More Info

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Artificial Ivy Hedge Trellis

…the worst of weather, and will look great in years to come. The bonus of having an artificial hedge trellis is the there is no need to water or prune plants and the colour remains the same all year around. As this versatile artificial hedge trellis doesn?t need sun to grow it doesn?t need to place…  More Info

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Expandable Artificial Evergreen Hedge Trellis

…the worst of weather, and will look great in years to come. The bonus of having an artificial hedge trellis is the there is no need to water or prune plants and the colour remains the same all year around. As this versatile artificial hedge trellis doesn?t need sun to grow it doesn?t need to place…  More Info

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Artificial Red Acer Hedge Trellis 1X2M

…the worst of weather, and will look great in years to come. The bonus of having an artificial hedge trellis is the there is no need to water or prune plants and the colour remains the same all year around. As this versatile artificial hedge trellis doesn?t need sun to grow it doesn?t need to place…  More Info

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Expandable Artificial Hedge Trellis - Purple Lavender

…the worst of weather, and will look great in years to come. The bonus of having an artificial hedge trellis is the there is no need to water or prune plants and the colour remains the same all year around. As this versatile artificial hedge trellis doesn?t need sun to grow it doesn?t need to place…  More Info

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White Flower Hedge Trellis -1x2m

…even the worst of weather and will look great in years to come. The bonus of having an artificial trellis is that there is no need to water or prune plants and the colour remains the same all year round. As this versatile artificial trellis doesn?t need sun to grow, it doesn?t need to be placed…  More Info

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Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column'

…in lines, to create a colourful hedge in autumn. It's thorny branches, also make it a good security hedge to deter intruders. It is very easy to prune and maintain. Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column' is a robust plant that grows well in full sun and partial shade. It is also a great source of food…  More Info

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Jasminum x polyanthum 'Starry Starry Summer Night'

…trellis or wires attached to walls and fences. Tie the shoots into their support as they grow.Feed and water jasmine plants regularly throughout the growing season. After flowering, prune out the oldest stems, and reduce the remaining stems to restrict their vigorous growth to the available space.  More Info

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Apple 'Braeburn'

…self-pollinating so for the heaviest crops it is best grown with Cox's Orange Pippin. Height: 3m (9') Rootstock: M9/ M26. Supplied as root-wrapped 1m high pruned tree. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. Useful links: How to…  More Info

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Raspberry 'Summer Lovers Patio Red' (Patio fruit)

…in containers. Reaching just 60cm (24) tall these are perfect for planting in containers on the patio. An Autumn fruiting variety these can be pruned back to ground level each year after they have fruited. The tasty fruits will begin to ripen as early as mid-July. The tasty fruits are perfect…  More Info

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Schefflera arboricola 'Charlotte'

…arboricola 'Charlotte' is a cinch to look after and great for beginners. It will readily grow into a well-branching, bushy shrub which can be pruned into shape if required. The boldly variegated leaves offer a lively contrast to other plain-leaved houseplants. Maximum height: 1.5m (5ft). Maximum…  More Info

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Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens'

If you are looking for a versatile, robust variety of Privet, look no further than the Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens'. This hardy shrub can be pruned into an evergreen hedge which provides a dark backdrop for feature plants. Alternatively, it makes an attractive free-standing plant, especially in…  More Info

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Campsis flava

…f. flava is not only listed by the RHS as a Plant for Pollinators, but has also been awarded a prestigious Award of Garden Merit. An excellent choice for fast cover of a fence, wall or pergola, providing it is pruned regularly to sustain the plants vigour. Height: 12m (39'). Spread: 4m (13').  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glowing Embers'

…when grown in alkaline soil. In late autumn the flowers turn a deep maroon colour. Even in early winter the flower heads keep their shape as they die off, and they can look great on frosty mornings. Once pruned back the Hydrangea will flower again the following year. Height and spread: 1m (39).  More Info

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Helianthemum 'Ben Mohr'

…dry soils. Helianthemum 'Ben More' boasts a profusion of burnt orange flowers from May to July, among its covering of small, evergreen leaves. If pruned after flowering, it may even reward you with a second flush of blooms in late summer. The nectar rich flowers are a magnet for pollinating insects.…  More Info

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Brugmansia 'Single Pink'

…pots and moved into a conservatory or greenhouse over the winter. They can quickly grow into large and spectacular specimens but are happy to be pruned back to a permanent framework in the autumn to return to their winter housing. Brugmansia 'Single Pink' has shell pink flowers flushed with pale…  More Info

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Brugmansia 'Single White'

…pots and moved into a conservatory or greenhouse over the winter. They can quickly grow into large and spectacular specimens but are happy to be pruned back to a permanent framework in the autumn to return to their winter housing. Brugmansia ‘Single White’ has single, pure white flowers…  More Info

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Brugmansia 'Single Yellow'

…pots and moved into a conservatory or greenhouse over the winter. They can quickly grow into large and spectacular specimens but are happy to be pruned back to a permanent framework in the autumn to return to their winter housing. Brugmansia ‘Single Yellow’ has single, golden yellow…  More Info

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Brugmansia 'Single Red/Orange'

…pots and moved into a conservatory or greenhouse over the winter. They can quickly grow into large and spectacular specimens but are happy to be pruned back to a permanent framework in the autumn to return to their winter housing. Brugmansia ‘Single Red/Orange’ has single red flowers…  More Info

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Rosemary officinalis 'Pyramid'

This rosemary has been carefully pruned to form a smart pyramid. Its formal shape is great for adding vertical accents to a sunny patio container or window box where you can easily harvest sprigs for kitchen use. Alternatively, plant Rosemary officinalis ‘Pyramid’ into a herb border to…  More Info

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