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Euonymus alatus 'Little Moses'

…whilst other varieties grow into tree-like specimens, ‘Little Moses’ is very dwarf and compact, making a lovely specimen for a small border or container. The foliage is dark green in summer, erupting into brilliant crimson during autumn. Euonymus alatus ‘Little Moses’ has a…  More Info

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Blueberry 'Draper'

…good variety for colder areas of the UK. Blueberries are packed with health-boosting compounds and are especially delicious in pies, muffins and jams. These sturdy shrubs not only produce high crops of berries, but make attractive features for acidic borders or large patio containers filled with…  More Info

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Daphne 'Eternal Fragrance'

…RHS Award of Garden Merit blooms continuously from April to October making it unbeatable as a low maintenance shrub. Famed for their fragrant flowers, these shrubs make superb features for patio containers and garden borders. Height and spread: 90cm (35). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Ruby'

…provided they are given sun. Many can grow too large for smaller gardens but the Butterfly Candy Collection of Buddlejas are especially dwarf and compact, reaching only around 80cm in height so they are perfect for small spaces or even containers. Buddleja ‘Butterfly Candy Little Ruby’…  More Info

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Allium Cut Flower Collection

…of late spring flowering alliums is guaranteed with this mixture of varieties, ideal for drifting amongst shrubs in your border, or as a feature in their own right in patio containers. Collections contain a mixture of * Allium ?Purple Sensation?* Allium ?Violet Beauty?* Allium aflatuense* Allium…  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Camilla'

…margins when grown in alkaline soils. In acid soils the blooms are darker mauve-purple with white edges. This rounded, bushy shrub makes a fine specimen for a patio container, and brings elegance and interest to mixed borders. As the flowers fade, the dark foliage turns to red and gold, extending…  More Info

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Lilac 'Palibin'

Perfect for borders and containers, this'Standard Lilac ?Palibin? plant is compact and slow-growing but will provide your garden with exquisite fragrance. Clusters of red buds open to reveal a mass of exquisitely perfumed lavender-pink flowers in May and June. Compact and slow growing, this pretty…  More Info

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Camellia rosthorniana 'Cupido'

…specimen for a large container on a patio, terrace or balcony, or planted in acidic borders. This attractive evergreen shrub is an excellent choice for year-round interest. Height: 1.5m (5'). Spread: 75cm (30). Supplied in a 19cm pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs Culinary information:…  More Info

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Evergreen Patio Shrub Collection

…evergreens, these shrubs provide the backbone of the garden, delivering all-year-round structure and interest and creating the perfect backdrop to colourful summer plants. This superb collection includes varieties with a range of beautiful foliage colours that can be used for groundcover, hedging,…  More Info

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Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood Variety'

…hardy deciduous shrub is perfect for bringing Spring interest to borders and patio containers. Height and spread: 120cm (47). Culinary information: The blossoms are edible raw, though they can be slightly bitter. The will add colour to salads and are a cheery garnish. For more details about…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Collection'

Azaleas are fantastic shrubs for exotic colour in spring and these compact, evergreen azaleas become simply smothered with blooms. Slow-growing and hardy, these small evergreen shrubs make excellent low maintenance specimens for acid borders and patio containers. With a combination of glossy,…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Yakushimanum Soft Pink'

Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Soft Pink' is a compact variety of this popular evergreen shrub that's ideal for small gardens and containers. Though the plant is compact, the many rounded clusters of soft pink funnel-shaped blooms are large and showy, creating a spectacular display throughout May and…  More Info

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Nandina 'Obsessed'

…semi-evergreen shrub produces a summer display of white flowers which appear in conical clusters. Black berries follow in their place later in the year. Nandina domestica ?Obsessed? makes a colourful hardy shrub for the front of borders or planting in patio containers. Height: 70cm (27).…  More Info

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Halimium 'April Sun'

…perfectly behaved shrub is an excellent choice for patio containers and makes superb ground cover or edging in rockeries and hot, dry borders. From spring to the end of summer, it bears an abundance of saucer-shaped, five-petalled, golden-yellow flowers which are a magnet for pollinators. Height:…  More Info

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Dracaena sanderiana 'Lucky Bamboo'

…symbolising happiness, health and a long life. Traditionally given as a good luck gift, this unusual houseplant is a doddle to grow, making it perfect for beginners. Plants can be grown ‘hydroponically’ – without any compost. Simply fill the bowl with water and refresh it every few…  More Info

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Scented Winter Shrub Collection

This collection of shrubs is especially for the winter months when little else is happening in the garden. They will not only give you some much needed floral outdoor decoration, but will also enhance your garden with sweet scents. As a collection they are guaranteed to boost your winter garden, or…  More Info

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Rose 'Easy Elegance Kashmir' (Modern Shrub Rose)

…appeal of an old-fashioned hybrid tea but with the health, vigour and disease resistance of a modern shrub rose, Rose ‘Easy Elegance Kashmir’ makes a rewarding choice for a container, mixed border or massed landscape plantings. The bold red flowers are held on a rounded bush clothed in…  More Info

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Cordyline 'Sundance'

…stripe running down to a pink base. The evergreen sword-like foliage makes this a superb architectural shrub for containers, or a focal point in a courtyard garden. Cordylines are also well-known for their ability to withstand the salt-laden winds found in coastal areas. Height and spread: 1m (3?).  More Info

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Rose 'Birthday Wishes' (Shrub Rose)

…as a gift that will last for many years. Rose 'Birthday Wishes' produces clusters of small, lightly fragrant, orange-red flowers above its lustrous, dark green foliage, which remains semi-evergreen throughout the year. This vibrant variety is ideal for growing in containers, making a striking patio…  More Info

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Rose 'Lots of Kisses' (Shrub Rose)

…gift for a special friend or loved one. Pretty clusters of scarlet red flowers are each decorated with a cluster of contrasting golden stamens. The small, semi-double flowers are lightly scented and borne in profusion. With a neat habit and good disease resistance, this eye-catching shrub rose makes…  More Info

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Rose 'Easy Elegance Grandma's Blessing' (Shrub Rose)

…Blessing' is just the shrub to do it! Just as the name suggests, this is a very stylish rose that bears dusky pink blooms with a heavenly-sweet scent. Perfect for borders and containers, it grows with resilience - flowering from June right through to September. This special shrub rose been bred to…  More Info

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Euonymus fortunei 'Blonde Beauty'

A versatile, evergreen, low-maintenance shrub that thrives in almost any position! The leathery creamy-yellow leaves with green margins form a dense compact shrub which is ideal for borders, patio containers, low hedging and ground cover. This superb Euonymus will happily grow in difficult clay…  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sweet Cupcake'

…hydrangea that flowers on both new and old wood, this dwarf hydrangea provides bright colour for almost half the year, and makes a rewarding, low maintenance shrub for small gardens and patio containers. Please note that flower colour may alter according to soil pH. Height and spread: 100cm (39in).…  More Info

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Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Matcha Ball'

…summer before transitioning to yellow in the autumn. Grown for its handsome foliage, its white, fluffy summer blooms are sparsely produced, so it maintains its neat, dense habit all season. A well-behaved shrub for borders and containers that tolerates all types of soil and thrives in sun or shade.…  More Info

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Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

…some winter colour to your borders with this versatile, evergreen, low-maintenance shrub! The leathery green leaves with white margins form a dense compact shrub which is ideal for borders, patio containers, low hedging and ground cover. Winner of a prestigious RHS AGM, Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald…  More Info

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Ipheion 'Mixed'

…the leaves which have an unusual onion scent when crushed. Vigorous and easy to grow, plant Ipheion 'Mixed' in borders, beneath deciduous shrubs, or in containers for a colourful spring display. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 5cm (2). Supplied as bulbs. Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers  More Info

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Skimmia Japonica 'Olympic Flame'

Skimmia are robust and rewarding evergreen shrubs valued for their multi-season interest. Skimmia japonica ‘Olympic Flame’ forms a dense, rounded shrub that works equally well as a container specimen or for structural planting in the border. Glossy, dark evergreen, leathery foliage…  More Info

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Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'

…take on an attractive pink tinge in the winter months. With a naturally spreading habit this dwarf evergreen shrub is ideal for borders, groundcover, low hedging and patio containers. Tolerating drought, heavy clay soils, sun or shade it's no wonder this reliable Winter Creeper has been awarded…  More Info

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Mahonia 'Soft Caress'

…palm-like foliage. Grow this splendid hardy shrub in borders or patio containers for year-round interest. The flowers are also very attractive to bees. Height and spread: 1.2m (4'). Supplied in a 13cm pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs Culinary information: The ripe fruits are too…  More Info

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Forsythia x intermedia 'Mini Gold' (Dwarf)

…hardy deciduous shrub is perfect for bringing Spring interest to borders and patio containers. Height and spread: 120cm (47). Culinary information: The blossoms are edible raw, though they can be slightly bitter. The will add colour to salads and are a cheery garnish. For more details about…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Red'

…low maintenance specimen for acid borders and patio containers. With glossy evergreen foliage and blazing spring flowers, Azalea 'Dwarf Red' is a superb small evergreen shrub for year-round interest. Height and spread: 70cm (28). Supplied in 9cm pots. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf White'

…low maintenance specimen for acid borders and patio containers. With glossy evergreen foliage and fresh spring flowers, Azalea 'Dwarf White' is a superb small evergreen shrub for year-round interest. Height and spread: 70cm (28). Supplied in 9cm pots. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Lilac'

…low maintenance specimen for acid borders and patio containers. With glossy evergreen foliage and fabulous spring flowers, Azalea 'Dwarf Lilac' is a superb small evergreen shrub for year-round interest. Height and spread: 70cm (28). Supplied in 9cm pots. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Orange'

…low maintenance specimen for acid borders and patio containers. With glossy evergreen foliage and vibrant spring flowers, Azalea 'Dwarf Orange' is a superb small evergreen shrub for year-round interest. Height and spread: 70cm (28). Supplied in 9cm pots. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Azalea (Standard)

…the glossy green foliage almost disappears beneath a mass of colour! Compact and slow growing, this hardy shrub makes an excellent low maintenance specimen for acid borders and containers. Choose from: Standard - height as supplied approx. 45cm (18) in 2 litre pot; or Mini-standard - height as…  More Info

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Weigela 'Camouflage'

…create contrasting highlights. Compact and densely branching, Weigela ‘Camouflage’ is a reliable and rewarding shrub for mixed borders and containers in sun or partial shade, providing a long season of foliage interest as well as colourful flowers. Height and spread: 60cm (24in).…  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Moonlight'

…wood each year. Like all paniculata varieties, this neat, bushy shrub makes an excellent choice for a shady border or large patio container. Its cut flower credentials also guarantee a superb vase life. Height and spread: 250cm (98). Useful links: How to grow Hydrangeas How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Berberis buxifolia 'Nana'

This extremely dwarf evergreen shrub is ideal for small gardens, low evergreen hedges or patio containers; growing to a maximum height of 60cm (24)! Dainty yellow-orange flowers with a sweet fragrance are borne in spring on elegant, slightly arching branches, which are densely covered in small dark…  More Info

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Philadelphus 'Lemoinei'

…a delightful, sweet scent. The centres of each of these flowers is filled with bright yellow stamens which add a vivid contrast to the petals, making it stand out from the others of the same variety. Suitable for both large containers or shrub borders alike. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 150cm (59).  More Info

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Weigela All Summer Red 'Slingco 1'

shrub that is perfect for small gardens and for patio planters and containers. It has a profusion of lush red flowers that bloom from spring all the way through until autumn. The foliage is dark green, and contrasts brilliantly with the flowers. Its compact habit, means it is very easy to care for.  More Info

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Pieris japonica 'Little Heath'

…Pieris japonica ?Little Heath' makes it perfect for patio pots. As a dwarf plant, it grows to a height of just 60cm (24). It's easy to care for and needs very little pruning. All-in-all, this adorable little shrub is a just perfect for acid borders and patio containers. Height and Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii 'Coral'

…of the best varieties. Rich, orange-red leaves are edged with fine gold margins. Forming a rounded, slow-growing, dwarf shrub, it’s ideal for small gardens and containers where its vivid foliage colour blazes all season, forming a bright background which enlivens dull borders and patio areas.…  More Info

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Skimmia jap. 'Extase'

…dark green, leathery, slightly wavy leaves. Naturally compact, this low-maintenance shrub only reaches about a metre high and does not require any pruning. A reliable foundation shrub for borders or containers, thriving in shady spots and providing all-year-round colour and interest. Plant Skimmia…  More Info

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Viburnum plicatum 'Pinkawai'

…and mature to white. The flowers are followed by bright red berries that turn black as they ripen. This low maintenance shrub makes a rewarding choice for borders or containers. Height: 80-100cm (31-39in). Spread: 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather…  More Info

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Viburnum plicatum 'Pinkimono'

…pink to bright white. The flowers are followed by bright red berries that turn black as they ripen. This low maintenance shrub makes a rewarding choice for borders or containers. Height: 80-100cm (31-39in). Spread: 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather…  More Info

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Hydrangea 'Strong Heart'

…hydrangeas flower for many weeks and their skeletal flowerheads offer additional interest in winter. The blooms also make a long-lasting addition to indoor vase arrangements. ‘Strong Heart’ makes a superb foundation shrub for a shady border or use it as a container specimen to add…  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla First Editions' 'Eclipse'

…purple to cranberry red depending on soil pH. Hydrangea ‘Eclipse®’ makes an eye-catching focal shrub for a mixed border, or large container. Pair it with yellow foliage for an exciting contrast. Height and spread: 90-150cm (3-5ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we…  More Info

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Mahonia 'Volcano'

…high, making it perfect for smaller gardens. Low maintenance, disease-free and robust, it survives in sun or semi-shade and is unfussy about soil type. Mahonia ‘Soft Caress’ is an excellent structural shrub for all-season interest in mixed borders and containers. When planted en masse,…  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata Duo

…paniculata duo is sure to give an impressive display. Blooms emerge on dramatic cones making these neat, bushy shrubs an excellent choice for a shady border or large patio container. Its cut flower credentials also guarantee a superb vase life. Easy to grow and extremely hardy. Height and spread:…  More Info

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Camellia 'Golden Anniversary'

…give enjoyment for years ahead. Late flowering from April to May, the buds are less vulnerable to frosts, opening into masses of 7cm double flowers beautifully framed against a background of dark, glossy, evergreen foliage. A choice shrub for an acid border or a sheltered container on the patio.…  More Info

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Caryopteris clandonensis 'Sterling Silver'

…'Sterling Silver' is an especially compact variety, reaching only 2 foot high making it suitable for the front of dry sunny borders or patio containers. This upright, deciduous shrub is perfect for dry, hot, sunny borders, happily thriving in thin soils and surviving periods of drought. Erect stems…  More Info

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Greenvale Organic Pelleted Chicken Manure

for use on vegetables, fruit, shrubs, ornamentals, lawns, baskets and containers. Provides a balanced formula of nutrients with slow-release action. Can be used as a compost activator and to make liquid feeds. A poultry manure based fertiliser which also acts as a soil conditioner. Pelleted for ease…  More Info

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Cercis chinensis 'Shirobana'

…a slow-growing, multi-season, small tree or shrub. It makes a lovely specimen for a patio container or in the open ground. Alternatively, place it in the border underplanted with spring bulbs where its handsome foliage provides a great backdrop for other plants through the summer. Height and spread:…  More Info

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Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume Pink'

…A tough but beautiful, low-maintenance shrub that copes with challenging locations such as coastal gardens, air pollution and dry banks. It adapts to a wide range of soils from chalk to heavy clay. Suitable for planting as a border specimen, container shrub or hedging. Height and spread: 1.2m (4ft).…  More Info

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Weigela florida 'Monet'

…cream and pink. In spring, Weigela florida 'Monet' becomes smothered with pink tubular flowers which are attractive to bees. This fantastic deciduous shrub is fully hardy and its dwarf stature makes it ideal for growing in patio containers or the front of sunny borders. Height and spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Hebe 'High Voltage'

An ideal hebe for container growing due to its compact habit, Hebe ?High Voltage? is a high impact, hardy shrub for your garden. The summer flowers of this variety will start off a stunning electric blue and as the season progresses it slowly changes to pure white, often with both colours appearing…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Pink'

…bulbs are fading away. Its compact growth habit means that a dense, rounded mass of deep green foliage provides a perfect backdrop for the masses of beautiful pink flowers. Ideal for planting in patio containers as well as making an excellent border shrub. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 90cm (36).  More Info

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Philodendron scandens Brasil

…undemanding plant makes a perfect specimen for a hanging basket, forming a curtain of luscious, heart-shaped leaves illuminated with gold and pale green variegation. A native of the South American rainforest, this trailing vine also offers opportunities for creative display by growing up and along…  More Info

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Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum 'Mrs Iceton' (House Plant)

…tender shrub with incredible multi colored foliage! Commonly known as Joseph's coat or Croton, Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum 'Mrs Iceton' produces sleek, rigid, oversized leaves in fiery red, yellow and green. The exquisite variegated leaves really do create a fantastic display! Ideal for a warm,…  More Info

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Lavender 'Fathead'

…desirable for bees. French Lavender thrives best in sheltered borders and relishes path edges or containers - you'll love the aromatic perfume as your legs brush past the plants! Height and spread: 60cm (24). Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details…  More Info

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