Small Hardy Plants

Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'

…to grow and look great in most parts of the garden. The plants are grow quickly in patio pots, as hedging or groundcover. This vibrant plant is resistant to bad weather and is drought-tolerant. This wonderful shrub is perfect novice gardeners and for small gardens. Height and Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Anemone nemorosa

…sensational contrast. Plant them alongside English Bluebells for a natural woodland feel. Anemone nemorosa is ideal for creating spring ground cover in woodland areas or simply underplanting trees in those challenging shaded spots. Despite their size on supply, these small dormant rhizomes each…  More Info

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Euonymus alatus

…plants around, Euonymus alatas is a dense, bushy, deciduous shrub with dark green, oval-shaped leaves that turn spectacular shades of red in autumn. The branchlets of this winged spindle often develop conspicuous corky wings, which are revealed after all the leaves are shed. Flowers are small and…  More Info

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Lilac 'Superba'

…that is simply irresistible. Lilac 'Superba' is extremely versatile thanks to its compact habit. This variety is ideal for training into a scented, colourful hedge or for growing against a wall. Plants can also be used in large patio containers and small gardens. Height and spread: up to 3.5m (11').  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Dusty Miller' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…perfect for small gardens with lime-free soil and for container planting in small growing spaces such as courtyards and terraces. Yakushimanum Rhododendrons are fully hardy, tolerate full sun, have a usefully rounded, compact habit and are slow-growing, remaining small for years. Despite their small…  More Info

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Lobelia erinus 'Blue Cascade'

Freely branching plants are covered in myriads of bloom to create clouds of true blue lobelia flowers with a small white eye. Unsurpassable among trailing lobelias, 'Blue Cascade' makes a sparkling addition to containers, flower Pouches® and window-boxes. An easy to grow annual that is…  More Info

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Hydrangea 'Cloudi'

…of those plants that just begs you to bury your face in its soft pillowy blooms. A cross between a Mophead hydrangea and a Lace-cap, Hydrangea ‘Cloudi’ bears lace-cap flowers that are rounded like a Mophead. Like a Lace-cap, the blooms bear varying amounts of both small fertile flowers…  More Info

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Sempervivum 'Mixed'

…individual rosettes die after flowering, they are swiftly replaced by small offsets which quickly fill the gap. Commonly known as Houseleeks, these hardy perennials are extremely drought tolerant once established - perfect for planting in wall crevices, rockeries and alpine troughs. Height: 8cm (3).…  More Info

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Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder'

…broad white bracts surrounding small green-purple flowers in May-June. Its foliage turns to orange, red and purple in autumn. Was recently voted to 3rd place in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show ?Plant of the Centenary?. Grows to 6m. Supplied in a 2 litre pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Patty Pan Squash 'Green Disc' F1

Patty Pan 'Greendisc' is a beautiful squash producing scalloped fruits that are dark green mottled with lime green. The plants are compact and high-yielding and the squashes best picked small (around 7cm in diameter). Great for roasting! Height: 60cm (24in). Spread: 100cm (39in).  More Info

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Arabis caucasica 'Pixie Cream'

…completely smothered in small cream flowers in spring. Also known as Rock Cress, this sweetly scented alpine plant is perfect for rock gardens, wall crevices, containers or grown as groundcover in hot sunny borders. Drought tolerant once established and easy to care for, Arabis plants are excellent…  More Info

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Hippophae rhamnoides 'Pollmix'

…that does not produce berries but is useful for pollinating other female buckthorns. It forms a large upright shrub or small tree with silvery-green, willow-like leaves. Plants spread via suckers to form a dense thicket, providing superb wind protection and privacy and usefully stabilising loose,…  More Info

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Lilac 'Bloomerang Pink Perfume'

A hardy shrub, loved by butterflies, Lilac 'Bloomerang Pink Perfume' has panicles of dainty, cross-shaped, pink, flowers that bloom in late spring / early summer, then again in later summer / early autumn. The plant has a neat compact growth, making it a great choice for a small garden. This Syringa…  More Info

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Erigeron karvinskianus

…steps or planting in rockeries. Erigeron karvinskianus continually produces masses of small white daisies with yellow centres which mature to pink, with individual plants bearing both colours at once to create a pretty, two-tone effect. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators. Plants will…  More Info

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Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock'

…standard, this hardy plant is definitely worth a look for adding shape and interest to your outside space. Height: 250cm (98). Spread: 250cm (98). 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 delivered will…  More Info

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Erica carnea

…borders. Mats of needle-like, green foliage produce masses of small pink flowers from early to mid spring, providing a rich source of nectar for pollinating insects. Its petite size makes it ideal for small gardens and courtyards or planted into a patio trough. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Hydrangea Paniculata 'Switch Ophelia'

Ideal for containers, balconies and small gardens, Hydrangea paniculata Switch® 'Ophelia' is a uniquely compact variety of this popular hardy shrub. Masses of lacy flowerheads bear colour-changing blooms that open greenish white before becoming suffused with a rosy pink that deepens as the…  More Info

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Cercis canadensis 'Zig Zag'

…shades. This small, slow-growing tree makes a striking specimen for small to medium gardens providing interest throughout the year. Maximum height: 6m (20ft). Maximum spread: 7.6m (25ft). 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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Salvia greggii 'Blue Note'

…plant, that forms neat mounds along the edge of borders or spilling from containers. The mid-green, semi-evergreen leaves are small and aromatic. Like other salvias, the flowers are a magnet for pollinators. Hardy in most parts of the UK in free draining soils. Height and spread: 50cm (20in). Plant…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Towers Duo'

…long. This slender, hardy shrub is reliable and easy to grow. It demands much less space than traditional varieties, making it perfect for small patios and courtyards and an excellent hedging plant for creating colourful garden screens. Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 1m (3'). Plant height and spread is…  More Info

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Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum'

…or small border. Alternatively, plant it in drifts through larger borders, weaving between other perennials and shrubs. An excellent fern for all-year-round colour, texture and structure that has been recognised with an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height and spread: 30-40cm (12-16in). Plant height…  More Info

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Cordyline 'Torbay Red'

…Plants slowly mature into small trees which produce fragrant panicles of tiny cream flowers. Ultimate Height: 2.5-4m (98-158in). Ultimate Spread: 1 - 1.5m (39-59in). 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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Pyracantha 'Orange Glow'

…birds. This versatile hardy shrub makes a fabulous, low maintenance specimen for growing against walls and fences in almost any aspect from full sun to shade. Height and spread: 250cm (98). 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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Hydrangea 'Tabletop'

…branching canes to produce a neat, rounded mound perfect for planting in a bowl. Advanced breeding means that despite its small proportions, Hydrangea ‘Tabletop’ can produce up to ten vibrantly coloured flowers on each plant from early to late spring. Enjoy a bright splash of spring…  More Info

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Cotoneaster dammeri

An evergreen, spreading shrub, Cotoneaster dammeri, is a vigorous plant, which will eventually cover a large area with dark green foliage. This provides the perfect backdrop for the small white flowers which will appear in early summer, these are later followed by bright red berries which will…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Purple'

…they are tough plants which will thrive in poor soils 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…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Ruby'

…they are tough plants which will thrive in poor soils 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…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Pink'

…they are tough plants which will thrive in poor soils 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…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Lila'

…they are tough plants which will thrive in poor soils 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…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little White'

…they are tough plants which will thrive in poor soils 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…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Cerise'

…only around 80cm in height, so they are perfect for small spaces or even containers. Buddleja make easy and fast-growing shrubs which produce dense displays of conical flowers in late summer to autumn. Once established they are tough plants which will thrive in poor soils provided they are given…  More Info

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Lonicera nitida 'Elegant'

…nitida 'Elegant' makes an equally good hedge. Small dark green leaves, densely packed onto long stems create a dense evergreen screen. Lonicera nitida 'Elegant' tolerates regular pruning and can even be used as an alternative to traditional Yew plants for creating formal topiary. The creamy white…  More Info

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Physocarpus opulifolius 'All Black'

…a beautiful foil for flowering plants and an effective contrast with yellow and silver foliage. Height and spread: 1.5m (5ft). 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 delivered will vary depending on…  More Info

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Rhododendron Yakush Hybrid 'Centennial Gold'

…a group of semi-dwarf Rhododendrons that are perfect for containers and small gardens. They are renowned for their vigour and floriferous character, bearing big, showy blooms from May to early June on compact, bushy plants with dense rich evergreen foliage. Rhododendron ‘Centennial Gold’…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Happy Days Purple'

…even small, narrow borders with an easy boost of summer colour against strikingly dark foliage. The single flowers are a deep magenta which pop with colour against the dark purple foliage and are produced continuously from June to September. These well branching and compact plants make perfectly…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Bashful' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…perfect for small gardens with lime-free soil and for container planting in small growing spaces such as courtyards and terraces. Yakushimanum Rhododendrons are fully hardy, tolerate full sun, have a usefully rounded, compact habit and are slow-growing, remaining small for years. Despite their small…  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Chilli Red'

…container-growing as well as small garden borders. Adaptable and low maintenance it will pour out flowers for months and is particularly useful for adding a pop of bright colour in partially shaded sites where it is needed the most. Height and spread: 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii 'Coral'

…a useful shrub for attracting wildlife. Robust, hardy and low maintenance. Height and spread: 60-80cm (24-32in). 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 delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning…  More Info

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Deutzia gracilis

…is perfect for white gardens, where all the plants are white flowering varieties. Height: 100cm (39). Spread 100cm (39). 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 delivered will vary depending on the season,…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Candy' Collection

…they are tough plants which will thrive in poor soils 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…  More Info

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Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'

Prized for its brilliant red young foliage, this hardy evergreen shrub is deservedly popular, holding an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Clusters of dainty white flowers appear in spring, followed by small red berries. With regular pruning, Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' is easily maintained and makes an…  More Info

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Grape 'Himrod'

…leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Early Height of cordon-trained vine: 1.8m (6'). Spread of cordon-trained vine: 1.5m (5'). Untrained plants may reach up to 8m (26'). Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years. Estimated time to best yields: 3 years.  More Info

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Cercidiphyllum japonicum

…a smaller garden! Supplied in 9cm pot. Height and spread: 10m (32ft). Please note: Plants offered in 9cm pots are in their first year of growth, supplied as a tall single stem with no side shoot growth. Once planted, they will go on to bud and branch out in their second year. Therefore a single stem…  More Info

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Echium russicum

…leaving some flower spikes to seed will allow new plants to establish. Height: 90cm (35in). Spread: 50cm (20in). 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 delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning…  More Info

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Spiraea 'Arguta'

…and is perfect for 'white gardens' where only plants with white flowers are used. Height and spread: 2.5m (8.2'). 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 delivered will vary depending on the season,…  More Info

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Syringa Flowerfesta' Duo

…enjoy their perfume. Fine branches are clothed in small, oval leaves lending the whole shrub a very elegant appearance. Despite its dainty habit, this is a robust and hardy plant which makes a fine pot specimen but is equally suited to massed planting in perennial borders. Height and spread: 125cm…  More Info

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Alstroemeria 'White Pink Blush'

…herbaceous borders and alongside shrubs. Its small size makes it equally suited to container growing and unlike other taller varieties it won’t be as prone to flopping. Alstroemerias are fleshy-rooted perennials which make rewarding garden plants due to their long flowering season from spring…  More Info

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Lime 'Caviar Lime'

…produce fruit, but are wonderful, classy plants in their own right with the additional bonus of intense scent throughout the year and especially winter. Hardy to 5'C, they are best grown outdoors from May to October, and brought inside for the winter. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Snow Crown' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…perfect for small gardens with lime-free soil and for container planting in small growing spaces such as courtyards and terraces. Yakushimanum Rhododendrons are fully hardy, tolerate full sun, have a usefully rounded, compact habit and are slow-growing, remaining small for years. Despite their small…  More Info

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Cotoneaster lacteus

…Average growth 20-40cm per year. Maximum height and spread: 2.5-5m (8-16ft). 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 delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication…  More Info

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Sweet Pea 'Pink Cupid'

…home. The attractive pink and white bicoloured blooms of Sweet Pea 'Pink Cupid' are produced on naturally compact, bushy plants that grow less and 30cm (12?) tall. Despite its small proportions this RHS AGM variety still packs a punch with a powerful scent that is irresistible. Height: 20cm (8?).…  More Info

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Euonymus alatus 'Little Moses'

…that attract birds. A great addition to small borders, patio containers and courtyards. Height and spread: 90cm (35in). 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 delivered will vary depending on the season,…  More Info

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Weigela 'Arabian Nights'

…up to 4 weeks. Blooms continue to be produced intermittently throughout the summer. The dark foliage is great for creating depth in small spaces whilst bringing out the colours of adjacent plants. For a striking display, try contrasting it with yellow foliage plants. Height and spread: 60cm (24in).  More Info

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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

…best trees for small gardens, Cercis ‘Forest Pansy’ certainly deserves its RHS AGM. Height: 5m (16.4ft). Spread: 4 (13ft). (In 20 years). 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 delivered will…  More Info

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Hosta 'Minuteman'

…leaves and rapid rate of growth make the plant well deserving of its RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM). This attractive Hosta's foliage is complemented by pretty, lilac flowers in midsummer, which can grow up to 55cm (1'10) tall. Once established, this hardy perennial will form attractive clumps to…  More Info

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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

Despite its exotic looks, this hardy evergreen shrub will live in the most inhospitable of conditions! Positively thriving in shade, the Spotted Laurel will even tolerate difficult dry soils and coastal conditions where many plants would fail. Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' sports large, glossy…  More Info

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Salvia 'Blue Queen'

…dense spikes of small, rich blue flowers with dark purple bracts held above neat rosettes of leaves. Salvias are invaluable border perennials with many appealing attributes. Successive flower spikes are produced below the first main spike making this an especially long-flowering plant and regular…  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Marian Red Robin'

…(39). Spread: 100cm (39). 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 delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia'

The cherry laurel is a hardy evergreen shrub with mid-green very shiny leaves. Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia', holds an RHS AGM and has a bushy habit with broad leaves. Suitable for hedging, it provides a sheltered home for birds in winter; whilst racemes of small white fragrant flowers provide…  More Info

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Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor'

For a small shrub, Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor' offers so much interest from spring to late autumn. From May to July this compact mound forming shrub is covered in flattened clusters of white flowers, providing nectar for pollinating insects. In autumn the plant is a blaze of fiery red, oranges and…  More Info

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