standard shrubs

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

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

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Abutilon megapotamicum 'Big Bell' (Patio Standard)

…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, lantern-like blooms dangle from dainty, wiry stems from summer to autumn, against a dark backdrop of semi-evergreen leaves. This half-hardy shrub…  More Info

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Magnolia stellata

Large goblet shaped flowers unfurl their delicate petals in spring. Grown as a standard, this beautiful deciduous Magnolia is compact enough for a pot on the patio, or as a focal point in narrow borders. Ultimate height: 150-200cm (60-80). Ultimate spread: 90cm (36). Culinary information: The young…  More Info

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Gardenia Standard with Twisted Stem (House plant)

This wonderful Gardenia has been trained as a miniature standard with a magnificent twisted stem. An ideal gift for a loved one, this incredible house plant exudes the most heavenly fragrance which will float through your home. Place this Cape Jasmine in a light, bright area where it will…  More Info

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Azalea (Standard)

…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 supplied approx.…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'French Cabaret Pastel'

Hibiscus are one of the most colourful and exotic of all hardy deciduous shrubs and the French Cabaret series sets a new standard. French Cabaret boasts large, thickly ruffled, pompom flowers that resemble double carnations. These sterile flowers put all their energy into flowering, pumping out…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'French Cabaret Purple'

Hibiscus are one of the most colourful and exotic of all hardy deciduous shrubs and the French Cabaret series sets a new standard. French Cabaret boasts large, thickly ruffled, pompom flowers that resemble double carnations. These sterile flowers put all their energy into flowering, pumping out…  More Info

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Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Patio Standard)

…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 is easily maintained as a patio standard and makes an attractive feature for borders…  More Info

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Tradescantia 'JS® Brainstorm'

In the running for Chelsea Plant of the Year 2023, this star candidate sets a new standard for hardy Tradescantia. With more and larger flowers in each umbel, plus an impressively long flowering period, Tradescantia 'JS® Brainstorm' is sure to garner attention. Blooming for two months longer…  More Info

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Blackcurrant 'Big Ben'

…seen - and with a lovely sweet flavour too. The large, glossy, strong-skinned fruits weigh on average 2.9g each, compared to a weight of 1.1g in standard varieties! Producing up to 4.5kg of fruit per plant at maturity, Blackcurrant 'Big Ben' is a high yielding cultivar and deservedly won an RHS…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'French Cabaret Trio'

Hibiscus are one of the most colourful and exotic of all hardy deciduous shrubs and the French Cabaret series sets a new standard. Hibiscus syriacus 'French Cabaret Trio' boasts large, thickly ruffled, pompom flowers that resemble double carnations. These sterile flowers put all their energy into…  More Info

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Lantana 'Orange'

Give your patio some Mediterranean flair with these elegant Lantana ‘Orange’ standards. They are perfect for adding vertical accents amongst lower bedding displays. Single stems support a crown of shiny, dark, evergreen leaves covered in clusters of sizzling orange flowers that radiate…  More Info

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Blackcurrant 'Big Ben'

…on the 'Big Ben' variety of blackcurrant bush are so huge they could easily be mistaken for blueberries. They are two or three times the size of standard blackcurrants! Once mature, a single bush can produce up to 4.5kg of fruit per year. The fruit grows on arching stems, and this variety has good…  More Info

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Holly 'Golden King' (Standard Tree)

Contrary to its name, Golden King is an outstanding female Holly. A fantastic specimen for year round interest, this handsome shrub bears white flowers in spring and spherical red berries in winter, which are loved by birds. Its toothed evergreen foliage makes a striking impression with glossy green…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'French Cabaret Red'

Hibiscus are one of the most colourful and exotic of all hardy deciduous shrubs and the French Cabaret series sets a new standard. French Cabaret boasts large, thickly ruffled, pompom flowers that resemble double carnations. These sterile flowers put all their energy into flowering, pumping out…  More Info

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Holly 'Argentea Marginata'

…stem create an architectural focal point in the garden. Supplied as a pot grown standard plant up to 1m (3') tall. Mature height: 150cm (59). Mature spread: 60cm (24).. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined…  More Info

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Sweet Pea 'Sweet Dreams'

…be the best mixture ever! Each and every one, including many award winning varieties, has been selected for outstanding fragrance, exhibition standard blooms and superb growing performance. These cottage garden favourites are superb for cutting and the more blooms you cut, the more they will flower!…  More Info

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Lilac 'Palibin'

…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 lilac tree is perfectly suited to borders and patio containers. Height: 1.5m (5'). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Cornus mas 'Kazanlak'

This selection of Cornus mas produces much higher yields of larger fruits than the standard Cornelian Cherry and makes both an attractive ornamental tree and a productive one. ‘Kazanlak’ bears bright red, pear-shaped fruits, 8-9g each. The fruits have a fragrant sweet-sour taste, not…  More Info

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Polyscias fruticosa 'Ming'

Reminscent of the willow patterns on Chinese vases, this elegant plant resembles a miniature tree, its woody branches clothed in fine, deeply serrated leaves creating graceful tiers of feathery foliage. Polysicas fruitcosa ‘Ming’ is a slow-growing houseplant, forming a slender, upright…  More Info

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Fig (Ficus) Brown Turkey Standard

Our Fig 'Brown Turkey' standard trees are supplied with a small head of branches above a straight single stem to create an attractive standard tree that is ideally suited to growing in patio containers. Specially selected for the UK climate, Fig 'Brown Turkey' is fully hardy and can be grown very…  More Info

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Magnolia stellata

…Grown as a standard, this beautiful deciduous Magnolia is compact enough for a pot on the patio, or as a focal point in narrow borders. Ultimate height: 150-200cm (60-80). Ultimate spread: 90cm (36). Height of stem supplied 40-50cm (15-20). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs Culinary…  More Info

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Olive Tree Standard

…flowers in late spring, olive trees remind us of mediterranean destinations. Now grow your own and enjoy the green olive fruits close at hand. Position in a sheltered, sunny position to encourage fruit yields and protect from the coldest winter weather. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Angela' (Standard)

…darling with dangling, violet-purple blooms and bright crimson sepals, from June right through to autumn! This compact variety has been trained as a standard to create a fabulous patio plant, but would work equally well in borders. Showy and reliable, Fuchsia 'Angela' makes a superb addition to the…  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Elma' (Standard)

The flamingo-pink blooms of Fuchsia 'Elma' form a rounded head that sits atop a clear stem. This compact variety has been trained as a standard to create a fabulous patio plant, but would work equally well in borders. Showy and reliable, Fuchsia 'Elma' makes a superb addition to the garden,…  More Info

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Picea glauca 'Piccolo'

…proportions and neat silhouette are perfect for creating structure and height in winter containers or as a permanent feature in a rock garden or shrub border. You can even use it as miniature outdoor Christmas tree decorated with mini lights and baubles! Height: 80cm (31in). Spread: 30cm (12in).…  More Info

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Ligustrum delavayanum

This small-leaved privet is an excellent substitute for box topiary, avoiding all the pitfalls of box blight and box moth caterpillar. Fast-growing, and readily branching, it tolerates regular clipping and can easily be trained into dense, topiary shapes. Semi-evergreen, Ligustrum delavayanum may…  More Info

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Azalea japonica 'Snow White' (Patio Standard)

Commonly known as Japanese Azaleas, these elegant, evergreen flowering shrubs with small glossy green foliage have become a true garden favourite. Compact and slow growing, Azaleas makes an excellent low maintenance specimen for acid borders and containers, producing a haze of colour in early…  More Info

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Robinia (Standard)

…an avenue along driveways or grown as a garden screen. Height supplied: 60cm (24). Pot grown plant supplied. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs Culinary information: The flowers have a pleasantly fragrant aroma and can be used in jams or desserts such as pancakes. They can also be infused…  More Info

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Rose 'Tricolour' (Standard)

…varieties entwined to give the appearance of three flowers on just one plant. Flowering profusely, almost covering all the leaves, this fantastic standard plant will give you a ball of living colour that will look beautiful for the whole summer. Perfect for planting in patio containers and creating…  More Info

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Salix Flamingo Standard Tree

Salix 'Hakuro-Nishiki' is the ultimate, showy Willow. This Dwarf Japanese Willow is sometimes known as the Flamingo Tree, and already a popular small tree up and down the UK. The leaves are a colour explosion, with marbling in pink, green and white, and when they fall in autumn, the stems continue…  More Info

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Rose Standard Red (40cm stem)

…without losing any of its renowned reliability. The Red Standard Rose makes a striking feature in any border or it will sit beautifully in your favourite patio container. You can trim the Rose Standard Red into any shape. Your Red Standard Rose comes with a stem length of 40cm and will reach 1m (40)…  More Info

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Rose Standard Yellow (40cm stem)

…few more popular roses in the past twenty years than the much-loved Rose Standard Yellow. More reliable than ever before, this stunning rose still provides an amazingly generous display of yellow flowers. The Yellow Standard Rose makes an ideal addition to your patio, planted in your best container.…  More Info

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Ilex 'Little Rascal' (standard)

…doorways with the stately form of Ilex ?Little Rascal? standard. This Japanese Holly cuts a striking figure, supplied as a standard shrub, with a neat head of foliage above a clear stem. With small, dark, evergreen foliage, this hardy shrub makes a superb alternative to Box topiary. It can be…  More Info

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Anisodontea capensis 'Elegans Princess' (Standard)

…patio plant. The cup-shaped pink flowers are reminiscent of hibiscus, with a raspberry pink ring at the centre of each bloom. Supplied as a standard on a single woody stem, Anisodontea capensis 'Elegans Princess' makes a great choice for containers, positioned either side of a doorway.…  More Info

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Magnolia 'Red Lucky'

…as a stand-alone specimen plant. Supplied as a 1m (39?) tall, bareroot standard, these compact shrubs will create a big impact with very little maintenance. Ultimate height: 150-200cm (60-80). Ultimate spread: 90cm (36). Height of stem supplied 1m (39). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Magnolia 'Sunrise' (Standard)

…standard, this hardy and compact magnolia makes a superb focus point for smaller gardens and woodland planting schemes. Height: 1.8m (72). Supplied as a bare root plant with 100cm (40) stem. For extra value why not buy our Magnolia 'Sunrise' Patio Collection, including 1 Magnolia 'Sunrise Standard',…  More Info

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Rose Standard Collection (40cm stem)

…border. The Rose Standard Collection will also look magnificent in your most stylish patio containers. Feel free to trim these roses as required to create the shape you want. Our Rose Standard Collection comprises four gorgeous colours - Pink, Red, White and Yellow. Your Standard Roses come with a…  More Info

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Bay Tree Twisted Standard

…of water, your Bay will bring you pleasure for years to come. The glossy aromatic leaves ? which will keep for months indoors ? are widely used in country kitchens, either fresh, dried or ground. Twisted Standard Bay 50-65cm high. Supplied in 4 litre pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Rose 'Standard White'

…as an elegant standard. Rose ‘Standard ‘White’ bears masses of small clusters of brilliant white flowers from summer through autumn, set against a background of dark green foliage. Perfect for accenting doorways and other architectural features, Rose ‘Standard White’ is…  More Info

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Holly 'Alaska' (Standard Tree)

…its head of glossy green leaves. This handsome standard shrub is ideal for containers and borders. Supplied 60cm (24) stem and a trained head of foliage. Mature height: 150cm (59). Mature spread: 60cm (24). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs Hollies that are dioecious have separate male…  More Info

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Mulberry 'Charlotte Russe' (Mojo Berry)

This dwarf mulberry won RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year award in 2017. Unlike standard mulberry bushes, which can grow very large, Mulberry 'Charlotte Russe' (Mojo Berry) has a compact habit, making it perfect for small and medium sized residential gardens, or even in a container, on a…  More Info

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Rose Standard Pink (40cm stem)

The ever-popular Standard Pink Rose has been in demand from British gardeners for the best part of twenty years. This beautiful rose enjoys more flourishing blooms and is far more reliable than ever before. Making the perfect centrepiece for the patio, the Standard Pink Rose will also be a favourite…  More Info

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Half Standard Rose Collection (45cm stem)

…truly stylish display. Feel free to trim these roses as required to create the shape you want. Our Rose Standard Collection comprises four gorgeous colours - Pink, Red, White and Yellow. Your Standard Roses come with a stem length of 45cm and will reach 1m (40) tall - ideal when added to an elegant…  More Info

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Snowdrop + Daffodil Duo

…snowdrops signal winters end with an understated elegance. These native beauties love to shelter in dappled shade at the base of trees and shrubs, but look equally any home in an alpine garden, or naturalised in grass. Why not try them in window boxes and containers as part of a mixed planting…  More Info

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