Spreading

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry is a particularly useful spreading shrub for its tough resilient habit and versatility. Easy to grow in most conditions, this deciduous shrub makes a superb specimen plant or prickly hedge. The pale yellow blooms are carried in spring along the length of each branch, making a…  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet'

…this a useful specimen for wildlife areas. This deciduous shrub is at its most colourful in autumn when the leaves to crimson red and amber, making a lovely colour accent in borders. With a low, spreading habit this Barberry is a useful groundcover plant. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 150cm (60).  More Info

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Betula nana

This unusual dwarf Birch is rarely seen but makes a fine specimen shrub for borders and the edge of woodland plantings. Betula nana has a low spreading habit with stiff stems that form a dense shrub. From March to May the brown catkins nestle among glossy, kidney shaped foliage. As summer ends, the…  More Info

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Chaenomeles x superba 'Clementine'

…Prominent aromatic fruits ripen from green to yellow to create an eye-catching autumn display, which can be made into jellies and preserves. With a rounded, spreading habit Chaenomeles x superba 'Clementine' makes a fine wall shrub or free standing specimen in borders. Height and spread: 150cm (59).  More Info

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Petunia x hybrida 'Sparklers'

…range of colours. Even the foliage of Petunia x hybrid 'Sparklers' is unusual, being pointed rather than rounded. Grow this striking variety in containers or let its spreading stems spill over the edges of hanging baskets for a most unusual summer display. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 35cm (14).  More Info

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Verbena 'Quartz Mix'

…for summer displays! With large flowers and a well-branched spreading habit, Verbena 'Quartz Mixed' looks fabulous in sunny beds or borders, or let it tumble over the sides of window boxes and hanging baskets. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 30cm (12). Supplied as garden-ready plug plants: These sturdy…  More Info

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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

…planiscapus 'Nigrescens' is hardy and robust, making a wonderful low-maintenance addition to patio containers, rock gardens, woodland gardens or borders. With a spreading habit, Black Lilyturf is particularly useful as a groundcover plant. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 30cm (12). Supplied in 9cm pots.  More Info

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Laburnum anagyroides

…accounts for the common name of Golden Rain and they are accompanied by a fragrant scent and succeeded by silvery pods. This deciduous tree's spreading foliage ensures that the Laburnum looks equally appealing in the summer, autumn and winter, making it ideal to grow as a specimen with appeal all…  More Info

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Gypsophila cerastioides

…produces pretty white flowers with tiny pink veins. With a mounding, spreading habit, this alpine plant is perfect for rock gardens, gravel gardens, patio containers, or spilling out of wall crevices. Height: 5cm (2). Spread: 15cm (6). Culinary information: Babys Breath (Gypsophila sp.) has white…  More Info

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Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'

…refined, creating low spreading clumps that form an attractive ground cover. Awarded an RHS AGM, this superb variety attracts pollinating insects with its nectar rich blooms, and is ideal for bringing spring colour to woodland areas and shaded borders. Height: 35cm (14). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary…  More Info

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Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem'

A low growing shrub for ground cover, the deciduous Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem' fills it's role superbly. Little Gem has a spreading habit with mounds of green foliage so it can be relied upon to offer generous ground cover and will also carpet low walls or even banks that are impractical to…  More Info

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Nepeta racemosa

Nepeta racemosa produces a mass of violet-purple flower spikes that cover the mid-green leaves from June to September. Its low, spreading habit lends itself particularly well to making good ground cover, as well as softening the edges of borders and paths. Aptly named Catmint, this hardy perennial…  More Info

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Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Prinz Heinrich'

…anemones! Also known as Windflowers, Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Prinz Heinrich' is a beautiful, elegant perennial which forms a gradually spreading clump of foliage. The lobed green leaves are topped with glorious deep pink semi-double flowers which burst from beautiful buds, then gently fade…  More Info

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Lychnis coronaria 'Dancing Ladies'

…longer-lasting, spreading colonies if allowed to seed from year to year. This trouble free perennial is easy to grow on almost any well drained soil and proves particularly useful on thin, chalky soils. It will produce the best foliage colour in drier conditions. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 45cm…  More Info

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Hosta 'Frances Williams'

…are perfect for wide ground cover due to their low spreading habit. Pop in a shaded area of the garden in a bed or border and they are easy to care for. In the winter months it will become dormant so any dying foliage can be cut back ready for mid-spring. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 75cm (29?).  More Info

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Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

…border edges where its creeping rhizomes form a spreading mat without being invasive. In late spring and early summer, it produces short spikes of whorled, two-lipped, deep blue flowers which are nectar-rich and highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Height: 15cm (6), Spread: indefinite.  More Info

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Petunia 'Pegasus Wine Splash'

…With a gently cascading habit, this show-stopping annual is perfect for tumbling from hanging baskets and window boxes, or spilling over the sides of patio pots. It makes great ground cover too, spreading through beds and borders to create a colourful bedding display. Height and spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Oxalis versicolor

…These delicate, spreading perennials make captivating specimens for a frost free greenhouse or conservatory. In particularly mild and sheltered sites they may be grown outdoors in rock gardens or alpine troughs, but should be protected from frost at all times. Height: 10cm (4?) Spread: 20cm (8?).…  More Info

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Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'

…raindrops like twinkling jewels. Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' is a more upright form than the species, with larger foliage and a clump forming, spreading habit. The clusters of lime green blooms are honey scented, attracting pollinating insects to their nectar rich, flowers. Commonly known as Lady's…  More Info

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Ceratostigma 'Gentian Blue'

Treasured for its eye-poppingly vivid cobalt-blue flowers, Ceratostigma plumbaginoides 'Gentian Blue' is a low, spreading herbaceous perennial that makes fabulous colourful groundcover or merits a prominent position toward the front of a sunny border. Red-tinted stems bear clusters of the intense…  More Info

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Distylium 'Vintage Jade'

…provides an excellent alternative to box and other low-maintenance shrubs. With layered branches, Distylium ‘Vintage Jade’ forms a low, spreading shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It makes excellent ground cover or a low, informal hedge, requiring very little attention or pruning due…  More Info

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Nasturtium 'Banana Split'

…which sit on top of lush green foliage. The slightly ruffled blooms fade to lemon as the season progresses whilst the lax, bushy, slightly spreading habit makes Nasturtium Banana Split a must for containers as well as the front of borders where it will flower freely all summer. Culinary note:…  More Info

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Anemone nemorosa

…fragrant, single white blooms that will carpet the ground beneath deciduous trees and shrubs. The simple flowers of Wood Anemone rise above spreading clumps of divided green leaves creating a sensational contrast. Plant them alongside English Bluebells for a natural woodland feel. Anemone nemorosa…  More Info

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Chaenomeles x superba 'Pink Lady'

…Grow it as a spreading shrub, or train it upwards onto a wall. It suits cottage, woodland and informal gardens. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 200cm (78). 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…  More Info

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Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer'

…making the spreading shrub a firm favourite in cottage garden borders. It is loved by gardeners and wildlife alike, attracting many species of butterfly, bees and beneficial insects. The wonderfully frangranced flowers appear in profusion in May and June. Height: 7m (23'). Spread: 7m (23'). Culinary…  More Info

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Cotoneaster horizontalis

…Alternatively, the spreading stems cover ground well in a border, provided they are grown in sunlight or partial shade. Height: 1m (3'3); Spread: 1.5m (4'11). 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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Hebe 'Mrs Winder'

…insects. With a low, spreading habit, Hebe ?Mrs Winder? makes a fine addition to rockeries, gravel gardens and sunny, free draining borders. Perfect for wildlife gardens and a great choice for a coastal location. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 150cm (59). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Francoa sonchifolia

…turns red, offering an additional season of interest. Height: 80cm (31in). Spread: 45cm (18in). 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…  More Info

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Geranium sanguineum

…gardens too, as the flowers attract beneficial pollinators. Height: 20cm (8in). Spread: 30cm (12in). 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…  More Info

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Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

…With a spreading habit, Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' is perfect for ground cover, especially around ponds. The leaves give off a scent of oranges when bruised and are even edible, giving a wonderful citrusy flavouring to salads. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 100cm (39). Plant height and spread is…  More Info

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Anemone x hybrida 'Andrea Atkinson'

…Forms strong spreading clumps. Combine it with aconitum and asters for a fantastic late summer to autumn display. Height: 80cm (32in). 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…  More Info

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Aubrieta 'Gracea'

…year after year for a vibrant cascade of colour. Height: 10cm (4”). Spread: 40cm (16”). 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…  More Info

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Centaurea Montana Amethyst Dream

…areas where they will attract bees and butterflies to their blooms. Height and spread: 60cm (24). 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…  More Info

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Centaurea Montana Amethyst In Snow

…low spreading habit that forms a wide mound. This eye-catching variety is perfect for adding some ?wow? factor to the front of herbaceous borders. Ideal for cottage gardens and wildlife areas where it will attract pollinating insects. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 60cm (24). Plant height and spread is…  More Info

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Chionanthus retusus

…and spreading multi-stemmed shrub. The leaves are a lustrous bright green and offer good yellow autumn colour. Mature specimens develop attractive peeling bark. It makes an interesting and unusual specimen in warm, sheltered locations with well-drained soil. Height: 4m-6m (13 - 20ft). Spread: 3m…  More Info

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Acer davidii

…red alongside pink-winged fruits. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height 5m (16ft). Spread: 4m (13ft). 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…  More Info

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Hydrangea anomala petiolaris 'Semiola'

…gardens. As well as its use as a climber, it can also be grown as spreading ground cover. Height and spread: 3m (10ft). 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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Begonia 'Hula Mixed'

Begonia ‘Hula Mixed’ is a unique spreading begonia that is great for either hanging baskets, elevated planters or bedding. Plants spread at an early age and are one of the earliest to flower. They quickly form highly branched, tight mounds that are totally smothered in flowers. The…  More Info

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Watermelon 'Mini Love' F1 Hybrid Seeds

…of producing between 5-6 fruits weighing up to 3-5kg (7-11lbs), this variety is early ripening and will start to crop from around August. A spreading plant which can be allowed to trail across the ground if you have room, but best trained to a wigwam to keep the fruit off the ground, save space…  More Info

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Heucherella Trailing Mix

…these hardy perennials are perfect for year round colour in baskets, window boxes or gently spreading through the front of borders for a magical display. Supplied as plug plants. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 60cm (24). * Collection comprises:* Heucherella 'Sweet Tea' - Burnt-orange leaves that darken…  More Info

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Honeysuckle 'Winter Beauty'

…bare stems and fill the air with their heady perfume. This spreading cousin of the well loved climbing honeysuckles makes an excellent border shrub, and its flowering stems may also be used as short lived cut flowers. Height: 2m (78). Spread: 2.5m (98). Culinary information: The parboiled leaves are…  More Info

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Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash'

…for creating spreading clumps of groundcover in the shade of trees and shrubs. Its clusters of raspberry pink blooms appear above the leaves, from March to May, and slowly mature through purple to light mauve, creating an intriguing, tricolour effect. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary…  More Info

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Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliancy'

…os a perfect choice for covering bare ground in a sunny spot, spreading gradually over walls or let it cushion itself between rockery stones. Beautiful, prolific and low maintenance, it?s fair to say that this long-lasting plant is a bit of a garden superstar! Height: 20cm (8?). Spread: 30cm (12?).  More Info

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Hardy English Lavender

…aromatic foliage forms a spreading mound that perfumes the air on hot, sunny days - perfect for planting in containers close to the patio! The flowers are ideal for cutting and drying, but will also attract masses of pollinating insects if left intact. Height and spread: Up to 60cm (24").…  More Info

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Calendula 'Power Daisy' Collection

…controlled, spreading habit, plus hundreds of yellow, orange, and new pale-yellow daisy-like blooms make a radiant summer display! These hard working Calendula are perfect for hanging baskets, patio pots or ground cover in the border for a mass of colour all summer long. Height and spread: 40cm…  More Info

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Crocus 'Queen Bee'

…spreading more rapidly than the larger Dutch varieties to form carpets of jewel-like blooms in lawns, beneath trees and shrubs and snaking through borders. They also make a lovely addition to spring planters and window boxes where they can be appreciated up close. Height: 15cm (6in). Spread: 5cm…  More Info

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Aronia melanocarpa

…blossom, edible berries and beautiful autumn foliage colour. Native to North America, Aronia melanocarpa is a medium to large, suckering, spreading shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. In spring, it bears small clusters of white, hawthorn-like flowers which a magnet for beneficial pollinators.…  More Info

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Nurserymans Choice Alpine Phlox

Alpine Phlox are unsurpassable for creating low, spreading ground cover, or cascading down walls, slopes and rockeries. These resourceful little perennials will grow in the toughest of places, making them perfect for filling crevices or plugging narrow gaps between patio slabs. Their bright, starry…  More Info

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Summer Heat Colour Collection

…Collection Includes: Geranium sanguineum (1 Bare Root) - A spreading Geranium with vivid magenta flowers above finely dissected, dark green foliage. Perfect for filling gaps in borders. Geranium sanguineum ?Album? (1 Bare Root) - A spreading Geranium with gentle white flowers threaded with pale pink…  More Info

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Chiastophyllum oppositifolium

…of material for division and spreading around the garden to other hidden spots! RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height: 20cm (8in). Spread: 60cm (24in). 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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Polypodium vulgare

…establish but is drought tolerant once its spreading rhizomes have taken hold. Polypodium vulgare has a mat-like habit, with ladder-like, leathery foliage that is wonderful for creeping over rockeries, troughs and border edges. It will gently spread by spores, developing natural colonies to create…  More Info

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Helianthemum Ben Hope

…midsummer, it is smothered in nectar-rich, cerise pink flowers studded with contrasting golden yellow centres. Height and Spread: 30cm (12”). Rock Roses are low and spreading evergreen shrubs which thrive in challenging dry situations. They form neat humps of small, greyish-green, linear…  More Info

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Helianthemum Cerise Queen

…ruffled. Flowers are borne in profusion from late spring to midsummer, forming lax cushions of vivid colour. Height and Spread: 30cm (12”). Rock Roses are low and spreading evergreen shrubs which thrive in challenging dry situations. They form neat humps of small, greyish-green, linear foliage…  More Info

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Helianthemum Henfield Brilliant

…the tough nature of this drought and wind tolerant evergreen shrub which is untroubled by pests or disease. Height and Spread: 30cm (12”). Rock Roses are low and spreading evergreen shrubs which thrive in challenging dry situations. They form neat humps of small, greyish-green, linear foliage…  More Info

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Sedum takesimense 'Atlantis'

…or carpeting gravel gardens with light-reflecting foliage. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 45cm (18). 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…  More Info

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Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

…along the front of borders. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height: 30cm (12in). Spread: 45cm (18in). 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…  More Info

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Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

…and containers where they provide multiple seasons of interest. Height and Spread: 250cm (98in). 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…  More Info

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Petunia 'Tickled Pink'

…allow it to cascade from a large basket or use it to form a spreading carpet of vivid ground cover. Fragrant, 2in, bright magenta blooms are held on vigorous, weather-resistant plants that can grow up to 6 foot in one season. Height and spread: 175cm (70”). This selection includes a black and…  More Info

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Acer pseudosieboldianum 'Ice Dragon'

…horizontally spreading branches, developing a form which is much wider than tall. The finely dissected, deeply-lobed leaves open orange in spring, mature to green over summer, and then deliver an autumnal finale of brilliant yellow, orange and red shades. Height: 3m (10ft). Spread: 5m (16.5ft).…  More Info

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Pinus parviflora 'Glauca'

…making it a perfect choice for coastal gardens. Mature height: 12m (39ft). Spread: 8m (26ft). 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…  More Info

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