Specimen Shrubs

Gardenia 'Crown Jewels'

…a few years ago? Large pearly white, waxy double blooms, contrast dramatically against rich, glossy evergreen leaves. This hardy shrub will be a prized specimen from the moment it's delivered to your door. And do not underestimate the fragrance, Gardenia 'Crown Jewels' has one of the strongest,…  More Info

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Camellia rosthorniana 'Cupido'

…an ideal 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…  More Info

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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Mango Storm'

…Chaenomeles form fast-growing twiggy shrubs clothed in glossy green leaves. They are extremely versatile in the garden. They can be left to grow into large, freestanding specimens or regularly pruned after flowering to use as smaller background shrubs or maintained as flowering hedges. Their…  More Info

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Chaenomeles superba 'Texas Scarlet'

…Chaenomeles form fast-growing twiggy shrubs clothed in glossy green leaves. They are extremely versatile in the garden. They can be left to grow into large, freestanding specimens or regularly pruned after flowering to use as smaller background shrubs or maintained as flowering hedges. Their…  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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Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'

…paint-splashed green and white. As the leaves fall in autumn, glossy orange stems are revealed for an attractive winter feature. Perfect as a specimen tree for small gardens or patio containers, Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' has been awarded a prestigious RHS AGM and is sure to be a talking point…  More Info

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Cercis chinensis 'Shirobana'

…when the foliage transitions to butter-yellow before falling. This rare Cercis forms 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…  More Info

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Abelia 'Pink Pong'

…evergreen shrub which is unusual for many Abelia plants. It will produce large, tubular flowers that carry a honey fragrance for nearly six months of the year and when the flowers fade away, the copper/purple bases show through to extend the colour into the autumn and winter months. A great specimen…  More Info

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Hypericum 'Orange Flair'

…moist soil to poor, dry conditions! This versatile shrub is excellent as ground cover in borders and woodland gardens, and can even be grown in patio containers as a stand-alone specimen. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 90cm (35). Supplied in a 9cm pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Syringa meyeri 'Flowerfesta' Purple'

…quite different to the large, heart-shaped leaves of common lilacs, lending the whole shrub a very elegant appearance. Despite its dainty habit, this is a robust and hardy shrub 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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Syringa meyeri 'Flowerfesta' White'

…quite different to the large, heart-shaped leaves of common lilacs, lending the whole shrub a very elegant appearance. Despite its dainty habit, this is a robust and hardy shrub 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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Euonymus alatus 'Unforgettable Fire'

…are visible in winter. A low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub that requires little to no pruning, Euonymus alatus ‘Unforgettable Fire’ is an excellent structural shrub for mixed borders or as a stand-alone specimen. Height: 1.5m (4.9ft). Spread: 2m (6.5ft). Plant height and spread…  More Info

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Fothergilla major

…bottlebrush flowers smother the shrub with colour. As autumn approaches the leaves take on brilliant red and orange tones, which Fothergilla major is famed for. A neat, slow-growing habit and fantastic seasonal colour make Fothergilla major a valuable specimen in mixed borders, cottage gardens…  More Info

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Chimonanthus praecox

…yellow flowers drip from bare woody stems. On the darkest of winter days, this beautiful specimen plant is in full bloom while most other plants lie dormant! Chimonanthus praecox is an elegant winter flowering shrub for borders, or when grown against a house wall, where its exquisite perfume can be…  More Info

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Berberis Trio

…habits and vibrant pink-purple foliage, these hardy deciduous Barberry shrubs make a showy feature. The yellow spring flowers are followed by red berries and a good display of autumn colour. Plant them as individual specimens or grouped together for maximum impact! Height: Up to 150cm (59). Spread:…  More Info

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Juniperus chinensis 'Blaauw'

…Juniperus chinensis 'Blaauw' has blue - grey foliage plumes and is perfect for rockeries, gravel gardens, front garden borders, or as a small specimen tree planted in a lawn. For the first few years it could be planted in a container and placed on a patio or decking, until it is slightly larger…  More Info

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Holly 'Argentea Marginata'

Winner of a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit and a fantastic female specimen for year-round interest, Holly 'Argentea Marginata' bears dark green, toothed, evergreen leaves with a striking creamy-white edge. White flowers are borne in late spring followed by an abundance of spherical red…  More Info

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Camellia 'Tricolour'

…The evergreen leaves of this slow-growing shrub make a good foil for summer flowering perennials when planted at the back of a border, and the flowers can be cut for a vase indoors. Perfect for acidic borders, Camellias can also be grown as specimen plants in large containers of ericaceous compost.…  More Info

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Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise'

…RHS Award of Garden Merit. Perfect as a specimen plant, grown in a woodland garden or as part of an ever-changing shrub border, this handsome deciduous shrub can also be grown in large patio containers. Height and spread: 3.5m (11'). Supplied in 9cm pots. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Carolina Allspice

…makes an eye catching feature. Hardy and adaptable, Carolina allspice is a superb specimen plant for exotic borders.Supplied in 9cm pot. Height: 2.5m (8ft). Spread: 3m (10ft). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs Culinary information: Produces an edible and delicious spice. Snip off twigs and…  More Info

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Lilac 'Beauty Of Moscow'

…snow white blooms that are not only large but intensely scented too. In early to mid May this Syringa shrub is smothered in showy flowers which last for weeks on end. This is a wonderful specimen plant for the garden and is great for biodiversity too as it attracts bees, butterflies and other…  More Info

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Lilac 'Bloomerang Dark Purple'

…this deciduous shrub almost continually from spring to the first frosts. The abundant blooms of Lilac 'Bloomerang Dark Purple' are sweetly fragrant and make a lovely addition to cut flower arrangements. With a neat, compact habit, this superb lilac bush makes a fabulous specimen for cottage garden…  More Info

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Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

…can be planted in garden borders or large containers. It was awarded an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society and is a great specimen for a range of garden designs including modern minimalist gardens, woodland gardens and cottage gardens. The flowerheads can be dried and used in…  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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Deutzia 'Raspberry Sundae'

…that have a gentle perfume. This deciduous shrub has light green foliage in summer, that turns yellow in autumn. It is well suited to informal, woodland and cottage style gardens, and can be planted in borders, but also makes a great stand alone specimen, in a large pot, on the patio or decking.…  More Info

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Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Black Tower'

This ornamental Elder is a superb shrub for small and medium sized gardens. Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Black Tower' is dense and compact, with an upright column like habit, making it ideal for smaller garden borders, or as a stand alone specimen. Its leaves emerge green in colour, then change…  More Info

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Acer palmatum 'Little Princess'

…which is sheltered from drying winds. With its slow growing, compact habit, Acer palmatum 'Little Princess makes a fantastic dwarf specimen tree for a patio container, reaching only 150cm at maturity. Height and spread: 150cm (59). Supplied in 10.5cm pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

Grown for its tiny purple spring flowers and colourful red purple foliage that turns fiery crimson in autumn. This beautiful Acer makes a superb specimen tree with a slow growing, compact rounded habit that makes it well suited to growing in small gardens and containers. This variety also makes a…  More Info

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Burgundy'

…shrub bears large, conical panicles of white flowers from July to September. In autumn, the handsome, deeply-lobed foliage takes on dramatic red-purple shades. Oak-leaved hydrangeas are resilient shrubs that require very little pruning and thrive in sun or light shade. Established specimens are more…  More Info

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ice Crystal'

…over a metre on maturity. This deciduous shrub bears white conical flower panicles from July to September against a background of deeply lobed foliage that takes on red and purple tones in the autumn. Oak-leaved hydrangeas are resilient, low-maintenance shrubs that require very little pruning and…  More Info

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Lilac 'Saugeana'

This Syringa, Lilac ?Saugeana? would be a great specimen to any garden. The arching branches bear beautifully formed small and extremely fragrant blooms. Height: 3m (10?). Spread: 2m (6?,6).  More Info

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Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Rubrum'

Astonishingly beautiful, this slow growing variety of Japanese Maple makes a spectacular specimen tree, with a pleasing rounded habit. Its finely cut foliage creates a delicate lacy effect, transforming from flame red to fiery orange as autumn progresses. Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Rubrum' is…  More Info

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Adam's Laburnum

…through to early summer. Hardy and low maintenance, grow this spectacular plant as a specimen tree to appreciate its unusual flowers from all angles. Adam's Laburnum is slow-growing so is an ideal tree for the smaller garden. Supplied as a 50cm bare root. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Callistemon laevis 7.5 Litre Pot x 1

Callistemon laevis makes a stunning specimen for a sunny, south or west facing wall or as a container feature on a sun-baked patio. From spring to summer, it is covered in cylindrical flower spikes of intense crimson, making an eye-catching exotic specimen in mild gardens or it can be grown in a…  More Info

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Philodendron scandens Brasil

This fast-growing, 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…  More Info

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Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum'

Known as the Golden Privet, Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum' is a resilient and easy to grow evergreen shrub with yellow leaves, marked green in the centre. A dense growth habit and tolerance to pruning make this striking Privet an excellent choice for evergreen hedges. Golden Privet is also a…  More Info

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Aronia x prunifolia 'Autumn Magic'

…display it puts on in autumn. Before its leaves take on these colourful tones, they are green and waxy. The hardy shrub's foliage is also slow growing, making it a great specimen plant, particularly for large borders. April sees Aronia x prunifolia 'Autumn Magic' bear white flowers, which grow…  More Info

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Brugmansia 'Single Pink'

…flowers release a tropical fragrance in the evening. These frost tender shrubs are best grown in patio 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…  More Info

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Brugmansia 'Single White'

…flowers release a tropical fragrance in the evening. These frost tender shrubs are best grown in patio 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…  More Info

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Brugmansia 'Single Yellow'

…flowers release a tropical fragrance in the evening. These frost tender shrubs are best grown in patio 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…  More Info

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Brugmansia 'Single Red/Orange'

…flowers release a tropical fragrance in the evening. These frost tender shrubs are best grown in patio 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…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Collection'

…perfect for using as long-flowering border plants. But they are equally top-performers for containers. Petite but prolific, they make cute patio specimens, remaining neat and compact, with their vibrant blooms attracting bees and butterflies. Cheeky but tough, these hard-working plants are low…  More Info

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Plumbago auriculata

…and jasmine. Plumbago auriculata is an endearing, tender evergreen that can be grown as a climber up archways and trellises. This tender climber tolerates temperatures down to 5C (41F) and makes a super conservatory specimen or patio climber. Height: 4m (13?). Spread: 3m (10?). Supplied in 9cm pots.  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Sunrise'

…insects to the garden, making this a great choice for adding a splash of colour to wildlife areas. Once established, this hardy shrub is reliable and requires little maintenance. Ideal as a stand-alone specimen plant or planted as a colourful hedge. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 100cm (39).  More Info

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Acacia dealbata

…makes an ideal specimen plant for containers, or sheltered sunny borders. An excellent focal point for a large conservatory. Height if unrestricted: 15m (49') Spread if unrestricted: 6m (19'). Supplied in 9cm pots or as 40mm plug plants. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs Plant height and…  More Info

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Cercidiphyllum japonicum

…turned to a vibrant gold and orange. Cercidiphyllum japonicum forms an attractive, often multi-stemmed tree. This RHS AGM variety makes a fabulous specimen tree for a woodland setting or a smaller garden! Supplied in 9cm pot. Height and spread: 10m (32ft). Please note: Plants offered in 9cm pots are…  More Info

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Monkey Puzzle Tree

A towering giant from the volcanic slopes of the Chilean Andes, the Monkey Puzzle Tree, or Chile Pine, is a majestic specimen for a large garden. Sharply pointed, leathery green leaves completely cover each branch, giving rise to the common name 'monkey puzzle' as it was thought monkeys would be…  More Info

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Acer palmatum

…maintenance gardening and patio containers. Preferring some shade and shelter from strong winds, acers grow well in woodland gardens and make lovely specimen trees. Height and spread: Up to 3m (9.84?). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  More Info

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst'

…the autumn. Oak-leaved hydrangeas are resilient, low maintenance shrubs that require very little pruning and thrive in sun or light shade. They make excellent subjects for mixed borders and or woodland areas and established specimens are more drought tolerant than mophead types. Height: 2m (6.5ft).…  More Info

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Abutilon megapotamicum 'Big Bell' (Patio Standard)

Treat your patio or conservatory to a specimen plant that?s both elegant and exotic! Abutilon megapotamicum 'Big Bell' has been carefully trained as a standard to create a superb container plant. The main stems are naturally arching, creating a loose crown, set upon a vertical, clear stem. Bicolour,…  More Info

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Hydrangea 'Strong Heart'

…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 interest and colour to shadier areas of the patio. Height and spread: 1m (39in).  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Skyfall'

…on pink tints as they age. Despite the heavy weight of the supersized panicles, strongly erect stems hold them pointing skywards! A wonderful shrub for adding glamour to borders, especially ones in part shade, and a stunning specimen for a large patio pot. Height: 120cm (48in). Spread: 80cm (32in).  More Info

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Magnolia 'Pink Perfection'

…creating a long-lasting display. Magnolia 'Pink Perfection' slowly develops into a bushy, rounded, small tree or large shrub. Its slow-growing, compact habit makes it ideal as a specimen tree for small gardens. It also suits growing in a large container in a sheltered position. Height and spread:…  More Info

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Magnolia 'Meganolia'

…for a long time. Glamorous but robust, ‘Meganolia’ has excellent winter hardiness, growing over time into an elegant multi-stemmed specimen tree. Maximum height and spread: 5m (196in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size.…  More Info

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Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming'

…creating graceful tiers of feathery foliage. Polysicas fruitcosa ‘Ming’ is a slow-growing houseplant, forming a slender, upright specimen that can be accommodated even in small spaces where it instantly creates an atmosphere of Oriental calm! Maximum height: 2m (79in). Spread: 90cm…  More Info

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Rose 'Queen Elizabeth'

…floribunda rose bearing shapely, clear pink, double blooms over a long period. With a tall upright habit, Rose 'Queen Elizabeth' makes a beautiful specimen bush or can be grown as a wonderfully fragrant hedge. Flowers over a long period giving you a plentiful supply of cut flowers to enjoy indoors.…  More Info

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Dracaena fragrans 'Compacta' (House Plant)

…is a particularly compact, slow growing Dragon Tree. The glossy, dark green foliage crowds the thick, vertical stems to create a dense and bushy specimen plant. An excellent choice for a bright hallway where it will stay neatly compact over many years. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Acer palmatum Duo

…attractive varieties. Their slow growing habits make them perfectly suited to growing in large containers on the patio or as free standing specimens in borders. Height and spread: 4m (13?).* Acer palmatum Duo comprises:* Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'- A classic Japanese Maple producing gorgeous,…  More Info

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Euonymus alatus 'Little Moses'

…Euonymus alatus is prized as an autumn spectacle, but 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…  More Info

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Callistemon 'Amarette'

…features excellent winter hardiness down to -12C. Callistemon are exotic looking shrubs with elegant, arching branches which can be left to form a bushy shrub or trained up trellis to create a stunning wall specimen. Their stiff, evergreen, narrow foliage provides valuable winter interest and is…  More Info

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