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Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast. Flowering period: July to August. Hardiness: half hardy. This popular, palm-like tree has arching, lance shaped, light green leaves, retained through. out the year. Mature trees produce dramatic white flower spikes that smell exquisite. It's an ideal focal point plant for a sunny, protected border, patio or for the exotic garden. It is also faster growing than the varieties with coloured foliage. In frost-prone areas it's best grown inside a warm greenhouse or conservatory. Garden care: In spring, when new growth appears and all danger of hard frosts has passed, cut back frost-damaged branches to just above the newly formed shoots.

Cabbage Tree £10.45

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast. Flowering period: July to August. Hardiness: half hardy. This popular, palm-like tree has arching, sword-like, deep redleaves, retained through. out the year. Mature trees produce dramaticwhite flower spikes that smell exquisite. It's an ideal focal point plant for a sunny, protected border, patio or for the exotic garden. In frost-prone areas it's best grown inside a warm greenhouse or conservatory. In time, container-grown specimens will need to be replanted in the garden. Garden care: In spring when new growth appears and all danger of hard frosts has passed, cut back frost-damaged branches to just above the newly formed shoots.

Californian Lilac £8.95

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: May to June. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas) In late spring and early summer, this bushy evergreen shrub is smothered in clusters of of dark blue flowers among small, dark green, glossy leaves. It looks great in the middle of a south or west-facing mixed border, or as a specimen at the edge of a terrace or path. It requires protection from cold, drying winds. Garden care: Each year, after the plant has flowered, take out dead, diseased or damaged shoots and trim back the flowered shoots to the required shape. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in spring. Goes well with: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Viburnum x burkwoodii, Eryngium variefolium, Nigella damascena 'Miss Jeykll'u

Californian Lilac £6.95

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: May to June. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas) In late spring, this dense, evergreen shrub produces dazzling spheres of tiny dark blue flowers on arching branches among small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is ideal for a sunny mixed border on neutral to alkaline soil and once it has flowered, provides an excellent foil for later flowering deciduous shrubs or perennials. Garden care: Each year after the plant has flowered, reduce the shoots by one third and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant.

Californian Lilac £8.95

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: August and September. Hardiness: fully hardy. This bushy, evergreen shrub has fluffy clusters of bright blue flowers in August and September and small, glossy, bright green leaves. Its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for a small, sunny garden with neutral to acid soil. It is happiest in a south- or west-facing border, protected from cold winds. Garden care: In spring remove any dead, diseased or damaged stems and if the shrub is congested, cut back some of the main stems to the base to retain an open habit.

Californian Lilac £6.95

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: vigorous. Flowering period: April to June. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas) In mid-spring, this spreading, evergreen shrub is an arresting sight, smothered in dense clusters of dark blue flowers. It makes a superb specimen plant for a south or west-facing border among spring-flowering bulbs, and when has finished flowering, provides an excellent foil for later-flowering deciduous shrubs and perennials. It needs a protected site, as the deeply veined, dark green leaves are easily scorched by cold, drying winds. Garden care: Each year after the plant has flowered reduce the shoots by one third and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant.

Californian Lilac £7.95

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: August to October. Hardiness: fully hardy. This handsome, evergreen shrub has fluffy clusters of sky-blue flowers from August to October and small, glossy, bright green leaves. It has a strong, upright habit and is ideal for training on a sunny wall, or for the back of a south or west-facing shrub border or sunny wall. Although. it is one of the hardier varieties of Californian lilac, it does needs protection from strong winds. Garden care: In spring remove any dead or damaged stems, cut back some of the main stems to the base and reduce the stems on the previous year's growth to within 2-4 buds of the older wood

Camellia £12.95

Position: partial shade (but not east-facing) Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March to May. Hardiness: fully hardy. A lovely camellia with large, semi-double, blood-red flowers offset by deep green, glossy leaves and compact, upright growth. This is arguably the best red camellia, with masses of flowers for many weeks. It's ideal for a mixed or spring border and the foliage provides an excellent foil for spring bulbs. Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.

Camellia £12.95

Position: partial shade (but not east-facing) Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: April to May. Hardiness: fully hardy. A very free-flowering camellia that produces large, peony-form, rose-pink blooms for several weeks from April. This vigorous, evergreen shrub is particularly resistant to cold weather and is perfect for training against a north-facing wall or fence. The faded blooms drop cleanly when they are spent. This variety is highly recommended by the Royal Horticultural Society. Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.

Camellia £12.95

Position: partial shade (but not east-facing) Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to May. Hardiness: fully hardy. A spreading evergreen shrub with anemone-form, deep rose-pink flowers from mid- to late spring and glossy, leathery leaves. It's ideal for a mixed or spring border and the foliage provides an excellent foil for early perennials. Where the soil is unsuitable or spring frosts are very severe, plants can be grown in large containers of ericaceous compost and brought indoors when necessary. Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.

Camellia £12.95

Position: partial or dappled shade. Soil: moist, humus-rich, well-drained acidic soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: December and January. Hardiness: fully hardy. A gorgeous camellia with showy, peony-like, ruby-red flowers from early to mid-winter. This spreading, evergreen shrub has glossy, dark green leaves that catch the winter sun, and the flowers appear just when the garden seems to need some colour. A lovely plant for a small garden or in a winter border. Garden care: Protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun as buds may be damaged by cold winds and late frosts. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a liquid plant food in mid-spring and mulch annually with leaf mould or shredded bark. After flowering, lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the look of the shrub.

Camellia £12.95

This is an early flowering camellia that produces peony-shaped blooms with delicately shaded pale yellow centres among glossy, deep green leaves. This popular, evergreen shrub withstands all but the harshest, most windy conditions - making it perfect for cold areas. It's one of the earliest camellias to flower - often producing a display of elegant white blooms for use indoors over Christmas and New Year. Position: partial shade (but not east-facing) Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: January to March. Hardiness: fully hardy. Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.

Camellia £12.95

Position: partial shade (but not east-facing) Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: February to May. Hardiness: fully hardy. An exceptionally long-flowering camellia that produces large, semi-double, soft pink, saucer-shaped flowers from February to May among glossy, bright green leaves. In partial shade the flowers of this popular, evergreen shrub are longer-lasting and less likely to fade. Compact and upright in shape, it's perfect for growing in a large patio container or for creating an informal, flowering screen. Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.

Camellia £12.95

An extremely hardy camellia that produces large, ruffled, peony-form, crimson flowers in late winter and early spring. This handsome, evergreen shrub has glossy, bright green leaves, and is one of the most popular and easy-to-grow forms of camellia. Narrowly upright in habit, it's ideal for use in a large patio container or for creating an informal, flowering screen. Position: partial shade (but not east-facing) Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: February and March. Hardiness: fully hardy. Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.

Camellia £12.95

Position: partial shade (but not east-facing) Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average. Hardiness: fully hardy. Fragrant, single, pink-tinged white flowers glow against the lustrous, dark green leaves of this early-flowering, award-winning camellia. The delicate petals start to unfurl in October just when the garden is most in need of colour and scent. Strongly upright in habit, it's best grown in a sheltered spot. Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering, lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.

Camellia £12.95

Position: partial shade (but not east-facing) Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: October to December. Hardiness: fully hardy. Large pale pink, single flowers with a large central boss of golden yellow stamens appear among lustrous, dark green leaves in late autumn. The delicate petals of this vigorous camellia start to unfurl in October just when the garden is most in need of colour and scent. A strongly upright camellia that's best grown in a sheltered spot. Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant.

Carpenteria £19.95

Fabulously fragrant, cup-shaped, pure white, anemone-like flowers in June and July and lustrous, dark green leaves. This summer-flowering, evergreen shrub looks marvellous grown against a sheltered, south or west-facing wall, protected from cold, drying winds. It's upright then slightly spreading form is perfect for training into a fan-shape. Position: full sunSoil: well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: pure white. Other features: peeling, pale brown bark. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) Garden care: After pruning lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant

Century Plant £19.95

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, slightly acidic, sharply drained soil (or cactus compost for containers) Rate of growth: slow. Hardiness: tender. This dramatic, architectural plant has rosettes of thick, spiny-margined, spine-tipped, grey-green, succulent leaves that curve gently outwards. It makes a fabulous focal-point for a cool or temperate greenhouse or in a container. Towards the end of the plants life a towering yellowish-green flower spike of up to 8 metres appears, after which the plant dies, leaving small side-shoots to grow on. Garden care: It is essential to wear robust gloves when handling these plants to prevent injury from the spiny thorns. During the summer water regularly and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser three or four times. Reduce the frequency of watering in autumn and do not water in winter. If you are growing it in a container, bring it indoors before the first frost.

China Rose £8.95

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to September. Flower colour: orange-yellow fading to copper-pink. Other features: can be grown as a shrub or climber. Hardiness: fully hardy. Large, cupped, single flowers, over 6cm across, change from warm orange-yellow to copper-pink before near-red petals fall. The rich purple new growth sets off the single flowers beautifully. A stunning shrubby China rose with sparsely prickly stems and flowers from summer through. to autumn. It looks great planted in a sunny border or can even be grown as a small climber against a wall or fence. Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.

Chusan Palm £9.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: well-drained, fertile soil. Rate of growth: slow-growing to average Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: yellow. Other features: on female plants the flowers are followed by spherical, blue-black fruit. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) A single-stemmed evergreen palm with wonderful, fan-shaped, dark green leaves up to 75cm long. This handsome Chusan palm makes an excellent specimen plant for sunny exotic garden or courtyard. Although. it's one of the most reliably hardy palms it's important to choose a sheltered spot and protect young specimens grown in cold areas with a warm, winter wrap. Garden care: In autumn wrap plants with a protective eiderdown of hessian and apply a deep, dry mulch of straw or bracken around the base of the plant

Convolvulus £5.95

Position: full sun Soil: poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, gritty soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: May to July. Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline) A wonderful, evergreen shrub with cup-shaped, white flowers with pale yellow centres from late spring to summer. This plant is an asset to the garden for its shiny, silvery foliage, as well as its flowers. It is happiest in a hot, sunny border where it contrasts well with blues and purples, and it also looks stunning cascading over a wall. In areas with cold, wet winters it is best grown in a container. Garden care: Prune lightly after flowering to keep in shape.

Cotoneaster £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing. Flowering period: June. Hardiness: fully hardy. This vigorous, semi-evergreen shrub or tree bears clusters of small creamy-white flowers in June. These are followed by masses of almost spherical, bright red berries in late autumn. This fabulous autumn display corresponds with the normally deep green leaves taking on a bronze-tint. This is an excellent specimen plant for a sunny spot, but it needs space to express itself. The berries are highly attractive to birds. Garden care: After flowering in late spring or early summer, lightly cut back any branches that spoil the symmetry of the plant and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. In autumn trim back lightly any branches that obscure the display of fruit.

Cotoneaster £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing. Flowering period: May. Hardiness: fully hardy. The glossy dark green leaves of this small, spreading, deciduous shrub are studded with tiny, pinkish-white flowers in May, followed by bright red autumn berries. The leaves turn orange-red before they fall. The branches form a pretty herringbone pattern, which means the plant looks stunning grown flat against a wall. It is also an excellent groundcover plant for a sunny border. Garden care: After flowering, lightly cut back any branches that spoil the symmetry of the plant and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. In autumn trim back lightly any branches that obscure the display of fruit.

Cotoneaster £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing. Flowering period: June. Hardiness: fully hardy. This vigorous, wide spreading, evergreen cotoneaster is one of the best groundcover plants. In June, it is studded with small, white flowers, followed by showy, bright red, autumn berries. It is tolerant of a wide range of conditions including dry soil, and its self-rooting tips soon spread to form a low blanket of weed-suppressing dark green foliage. Garden care: After flowering in late spring or early summer, lightly cut back any branches that spoil the symmetry of the plant and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. In autumn, trim back lightly any branches that obscure the display of fruit.

Flowering Currant £6.95

Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: April Flower colour: dark red. Other features: bright green leaves. Hardiness: fully hardy. A deciduous, spring-flowering, ornamental shrub with pendent clusters of dark red, tubular flowers which smother the bush in April. This popular form of flowering currant is compact and upright in habit making it ideal for where border space is limited or for growing as an informal, flowering hedge. To prevent the plant from becoming congested in late summer remove any dead or diseased branches and reduce the flowered shoots to a strong, lower bud. Ribes sanguineum originates from dry open woods and rocky slopes in western North America as far south as California. It was introduced in to Britain in 1817. Garden care: In late summer remove any dead, diseased or crossing branches to maintain a healthy, open framework and reduce the flowered shoots to a strong, lower bud. Prune specimens grown as hedges immediately after flowering. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant. Pests and diseases: Ribes should never be planted near pine trees has it can be a host to white pine blister rust. It is alsovery susceptible to honey fungus, and aphids, leaf spot and powdery mildew can be a problem.

Fuji Cherry £7.95

A beautiful deciduous shrub with a spreading, rounded habit and long, yellow-green leaves which turn mid-green in summer. The leaves turn glorious shades of red and orange in autumn. In early to mid-spring the tree is covered in light red buds which open to pale red flowers, followed by deep purple cherries. It rarely grows into a tree but will look superb in the garden border. Position: full sunSoil: moist, well-drained fertile soil. Rate of growth: slow growing. Flowering period: March to April. Flower colour: pale red, single flowers. Other features: a beautiful cherry for a small garden. Hardiness: fully hardy. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Cut back any dead, diseased or branches which cross to healthy woodGoes well with: Viburnum davidii, Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Geranium macrorrhizum, Iris germanica 'Blue Rhy. Thm', Galanthus nivalis, Crocus tommasinianus

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