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Position: full to bright, indirect light Soil: loam-based potting compost. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to August. Hardiness: half hardy. A familiar sight in the the Mediterranean, where it can reach 4m, this dwarf fan palm grows to a more modest height in colder climes. Although. it has clusters of yellow flowers from May to August, it is prized for its deeply cut, fan-shaped, architectural leaves that can be up to 1m (3ft) long. This bushy palm makes a handsome and easy-to-grow plant and because it is slow growing, is ideal for a container. It must be brought indoors in winter or otherwise protected from harsh, winter frosts. Garden care: Water moderately during the growing season, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser in spring and early summer. Water sparingly during winter and re-pot or top-dress in spring.

Golden Hardy Plumbago £7.45

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: August to September. Hardiness: fully hardy. A stunning new cultivar of hardy plumbago, with bright golden-yellow foliage, and masses of small, bright, sky-blue flowers in late summer and early autumn. It looks particularly good in a blue glazed terracotta pot, or in a sheltered, well-drained, sunny spot towards the front of a border. Garden care: Cut back in the spring to around15-30cm, and mulch with well-rotted garden compost or manure.

Golden Twig Dogwood £5.95

Position: full sun to part shade. Soil: any moderately fertile, reliably moist soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing. Flowering Period: May and June. Other Features: the flowers are followed by white, often blue-tinged fruit; the fruits may cause a mild stomach ache if ingested. Hardiness: fully hardy. Clusters of white flowers in May and June and oval, dark green leaves, which redden in autumn and fall to reveal bright, yellow-olive winter stems. The stems of this dogwood look stunning planted alongside salmon-pink and red-stemmed varieties. An excellent specimen plant for sunny, moist areas of the garden. It's particularly effective near water. Garden care: In March cut the stems back hard to within 5-8cm from the ground and apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure around the base of the plant. Where border space is limited restrict the spread of the plant by removing one in four of the stems each year. Goes well with: Lonicera fragrantissima, Galanthus nivalis, Helleborus x hybridus,Hamamelis mollis, Cornus alba 'Sibirica', Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter. Fire'

Greater Periwinkle £4.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: any but very dry soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: April to September Flower colour: blue-violet or dark-violet. Hardiness: fully hardy. Large, blue-violet or dark violet flowers on arching shoots from April to September and dark green leaves. This prostrate, evergreen shrub is perfect for suppressing weeds on sloping banks or the bare ground under trees. Extremely fast-growing, it's only really suitable for large gardens - for small sites chose Vinca minor. Garden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring. Goes well with: Choisya ternata, Kerria japonica, Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Ajuga reptans atropurpurea, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissing. Hurst White', Galanthus nivalis

Greater Periwinkle £4.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: any but very dry soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: April to September Flower colour: blue-violet or dark-violet. Hardiness: fully hardy. Large, blue-violet or dark violet flowers on arching shoots from April to September and dark green leaves with creamy-white margins. This vigorous, variegated, evergreen shrub is attractive groundcover for large expanses of ground. Flowering best in full sun, it's a useful low-maintenance choice for sloping banks that are hard to mow. Garden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring. Goes well with: Choisya ternata, Kerria japonica, Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Ajuga reptans atropurpurea, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissing. Hurst White', Galanthus nivalis

Honey Spurge £6.45

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: light, well-drained garden soil. Rate of growth: fast growing. Flowering period: May to June. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas) A magnificent, large euphorbia that really makes a dramatic statement in the garden. It has stiff stems strung with whorls of bright green leaves with a white stripe down the centre and topped, in early summer, with small, honey-scented, bronze-tinted flowers. This evergreen shrub is grown as much for its foliage as its deliciously scented flowers and will thrive in a sheltered, sunny spot. It forms a natural dome shape, and gives structure and an architectual quality to the garden. Or try it as part of an exotic scheme; the luminous-green leaves look great with large-leafed plants. Garden care: In autumn cut back the faded flower stems, avoiding new ones. When working with spurges always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant. Remove unwanted seedlings each spring as part of routine border maintenance. Goes well with: Trachelospernum jasminoides, Fatsia japonica, Musa basjoo, Lobelia cardinalis, Abutilon 'Ashford Red', Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'.

Lesser Periwinkle £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: any but very dry soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: April to September Flower colour: lavender-blue. Hardiness: fully hardy. Pretty, pale blue or blue-violet flowers from April to September and lance-shaped, dark green leaves. This pretty, prostrate, evergreen shrub is excellent groundcover for the smaller garden. One of our recommended plants, it's less invasive than Vinca major and grows in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Garden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring. Goes well with: Choisya ternata, Kerria japonica, Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Ajuga reptans atropurpurea, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissing. Hurst White', Galanthus nivalis

Lesser Periwinkle £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: any but very dry soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: April to September Flower colour: light violet-blue. Hardiness: fully hardy. Delightful light violet-blue flowers and dark green leaves with creamy-white margins. Like all Vinca minor, it flowers over a long period, producing blooms from mid-spring through. to autumn. It makes an excellent ground cover, especially in small gardens and is less rampant than Vinca major. Garden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring. Goes well with: Choisya ternata, Kerria japonica, Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Ajuga reptans atropurpurea, Pulmonaria

Lesser Periwinkle £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: any but very dry soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: April to September Flower colour: pure-white. Hardiness: fully hardy. This prostrate, evergreen shrub forms a neat carpet of lance-shaped, dark green leaves - excellent for suppressing weeds in sun or partial shade. The wonderful, pure-white flowers - borne over a long period from April to September - are valuable for lightening dark areas. More compact than other varieties, it's perfect where space is limited. Garden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring. Goes well with: Choisya ternata, Kerria japonica, Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Ajuga reptans atropurpurea, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissing. Hurst White', Galanthus nivalis

Lesser Periwinkle £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: any but very dry soil. Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: April to September Flower colour: dark plum-purple. Hardiness: fully hardy. Sumptuous, dark plum-purple flowers over a long period from April to September and dark-green leaves. This delightful, purple-flowered lesser periwinkle is an excellent groundcover plant. Flowering best in full sun it's an attractive alternative to the rampant Vinca major and particularly suitable for small gardens. Garden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring. Goes well with: Choisya ternata, Kerria japonica, Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Ajuga reptans atropurpurea, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissing. Hurst White', Galanthus nivalis

Pearl Bush £9.95

Position: sun or light shade. Soil: moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: fast-growing. Flowering period: April to May. Hardiness: fully hardy. When in flower, this deciduous shrub is just gorgeous. For about six weeks in April/May its arching branches are wreathed in open white flowers that almost smother the soft, green foliage. In autumn the leaves turn delicate shades of yellow and orange. This shrub has been given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society and although. it will take some shade, it flourishes best in a sunny, open position. It can also be trained as a wall shrub. Garden care: Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring. Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea Group'.

Periwinkle £5.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: any but very dry soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to September Flower colour: mid-blue. Hardiness: fully hardy. Marvellous, mid-blue flowers from April to September and glossy, golden leaves with dark-green margins. This striking, variegated, evergreen plant is excellent groundcover for a small, sunny border. Probably the best new plant introduced in 2001, the trailing stems are ideal for softening hard landscaping or for spilling over the edges of a hanging basket. Garden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring. Goes well with: Choisya ternata, Kerria japonica, Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Ajuga reptans atropurpurea, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissing. Hurst White', Galanthus nivalis

Periwinkle £4.95

Position: full sun to full shade. Soil: tolerant of most soils. Rate of growth: average, non-invasive. Flowering period: April-June and then August- September. Flower colour: powder blue. Hardiness: fully hardy. Not to be confused with some of the coarser forms, this selected Vinca produces pretty star-shaped flowers of pale blue on arching stems. There are two seasonal flowering peaks; the first in spring, then again in late summer, but one can enjoy a light scattering of flowers almost continuously between these peiods. The shiny, oval leaves are reliably evergreen, creating a welcome bright carpet to any shaded planting. Garden care: Trim off old outer foliage in early spring to reveal new central growth which bears the flowers.

Phormium £13.95

Position: full sun/partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July. Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) With their arching, sword-shaped leaves, Phormiums make a dramatic statement in the garden. Originating from New Zealand, where their fibre has traditionally been used in the same way as hemp or sisal, they are versatile evergreen plants that tolerate a range of conditions and look at home in a variety of different planting schemes. They have become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more colourful varieties being introduced. As its name suggests, this one has all the colours of the sunset - broad, bronze-green leaves with rose-pink or apricot margins that sing in the sunlight. In hot summers, spikes of tubular, yellow-green flowers will shoot up from the centre. This spectactular phormium is perfect for a sunny, exotic or Mediterranean-style garden, as part of a scheme based on 'hot' colours, or as a foil for ornamental grasses. Garden care: In late spring remove any dead or damaged leaves and apply a mulch of well-rotted organic matter to stimulate vigorous, new growth.

Phormium £11.95

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July. Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) With their arching, strappy, sword-shaped leaves, Phormiums make a dramatic statement in the garden. Originating from New Zealand, where their fibre has traditionally been used in the same way as hemp or sisal, they are versatile evergreen plants that tolerate a range of conditions and look at home in a variety of different planting schemes. They have become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more colourful vareities being introduced . This is a compact variety, with deep purple-bronze leaves that make dramatic punctuation marks in a sheltered, sunny patio or courtyard. The dark leaves are beautifully offset by gravel, too. In hot summers, a spike of tubular, red flowers will shoot up from the centre, followed by sturdy seed-heads. Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. In late spring remove any dead or damaged leaves and apply a balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted organic matter to stimulate vigorous, new growth. Goes well with: Trachycarpus fortunei, Musa bajoo, Trachelospermum jasminoides, Cordyline australis 'Atropurpurea', Hemerocallis 'Stella D'Oro', Fargesia nitida

Phormium £13.95

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: August to September. Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) With their arching, strappy, sword-shaped leaves, Phormiums make a dramatic statement in the garden. Originating from New Zealand, where their fibre has traditionally been used in the same way as hemp or sisal, they are versatile evergreen plants that tolerate a range of conditions and look at home in a variety of different planting schemes. They have become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more colourful varieties being introduced. Platt's Black is a wonderful recent introduction with sword-like, deep purple-black leaves. It makes a stunning centrepiece in a container, or an architectural specimen plant in the border, providing a fabulous contrast for silvers, pinks, blues and whites. In hot summers, a spike of tubular, red flowers will shoot up from the centre, followed by study seed-heads. Garden care: In late spring, remove any dead or damaged leaves and apply a mulch of well-rotted organic matter to stimulate vigorous, new growth.

Phormium £11.95

Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) With their arching, strappy, sword-shaped leaves, Phormiums make a dramatic statement in the garden. Originating from New Zealand, where their fibre has traditionally been used in the same way as hemp or sisal, they are versatile evergreen plants that tolerate a range of conditions and look at home in a variety of different planting planting schemes. This, combined with the increasing number of colourful varieties being introduced, means that they have become increasingly popular in recent years. This one is a large, robust species, with thick, dark green leaves with blue-green undersides. In hot summers, towering spikes of tubular, red flowers emerge from the centre, followed by sturdy seed-heads. This New Zealand flax makes a magnificent feature plant for a large, sunny, garden, where it will provide structure and act as a foil for flowering plants. It copes particularly well with wind and coastal sites. Garden care: In late spring remove any dead or damaged leaves and apply a balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted organic matter to stimulate vigorous, new growth.

Phormium Rainbow Queen £12.95

Position: full sun/partial shade. Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July. Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) With their arching, strappy, sword-shaped leaves, Phormiums make a dramatic statement in the garden. Originating from New Zealand, where their fibre has traditionally been used in the same way as hemp or sisal, they are versatile evergreen plants that tolerate a range of conditions and look at home in a variety of different planting schemes. They have become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more colourful varieties being introduced. This one has broad, bronze-green leaves with rose-red margins, and a sliver of cream at the edge. This dramatic, evergreen, architectural plant adds a touch of exotica to a sunny, sheltered spot in the garden. In hot summers, a spike of tubular, red flowers will shoot up from the centre, followed by sturdy seed-heads. Garden care: In late spring remove any dead or damaged leaves and apply a mulch of well-rotted organic matter to stimulate vigorous, new growth.

Phormium Rainbow Sunrise £11.95

Position: full sun/partial shade. Soil: fertile, well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: July to August. Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) With their arching, strappy, sword-shaped leaves, Phormiums make a dramatic statement in the garden. Originating from New Zealand, where their fibre has traditionally been used in the same way as hemp or sisal, they are versatile evergreen plants that tolerate a range of conditions and look at home in a variety of different planting schemes. They have become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more colourful varieties being introduced. As its name suggests, this one looks particularly exotic, with slender, apricot, gold, pink and bronze striped leaves. It is compact too, so try it as a specimen in a large container on the patio, or to provide structure among ornamental grasses. In hot summers, a spike of tubular, yellow-green flowers will shoot up from the centre, followed by sturdy seed-heads. Garden care: In late spring, remove any dead or damaged leaves and apply a mulch of well-rotted organic matter to stimulate vigorous, new growth.

Photinia £6.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: any fertile, well-drained neutral to alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average to fast growing. Flowering period: April and May. Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) With its parrot-red, glossy young foliage, and large, rounded heads of tiny ivory flowers, this versatile evergreen shrub is deservedly popular. It colours up best in full sun, and will usually only flower in sunny conditions, although. it makes a handsome background evergreen shrub in partial shade, too. It can cope with hard pruning, so can be trimmed to form an informal hedge or clipped into strong shapes. The flowers appear in mid and late spring, and are sometimes followed by spherical red fruit. In frost-prone areas, train as a wall shrub against a south or west-facing wall. Garden care: To encourage a profusion of bright young leaves in late-spring or summer shorten the stems of established specimens by up to 15cm (6in) , to just above an outward-facing bud. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring. Goes well with: Choisya ternata 'Aztec Pearl', Anemone x hybrida, Crocosmia 'Lucifer', Leucojum aestivum, Euphorbia dulcis 'Chamele. On', Fatsia japonica

Pistachio nut £24.95

A &#189; standard plant with a 60cm tall clear stem and a 30cm head. An unusual plant to grow, but unfortunately it is unlikely that the plant will produce edible nuts as you will need a pollinating partner (ours are not sexed) and we simply don't have long, or hot enough. summers here in the UK. It is a great present to give some. One who wants to try something different. Position: full sun Soil: well-drained soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: April-May. Flower colour: greenish-brown Other features: aromatic foliage. Hardiness: tender. Garden care: Grow in a pot on a sunny patio during the summer and move to a protected spot with a minimum temperature of 10C during the winter. Water freely in summer, but keep on the dry side during the winter

Portuguese Laurel £6.95

A lovely large, evergreen shrub that has dark green leaves with red stalks. Small white, slightly fragrant flowers are borne on long racemes in early summer, and often followed by small, red fruit which eventually turn dark purple. The fruit is harmful if eaten. Portugal laurel is an excellent hedging plant and it can even tolerate chalky soils. Position: full sun, partial shade or shade. Soil: moist but well-drained soil, except shallow chalk. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: April. Flower colour: white. Other features: lovely leaves with bright carmine red stalks. Hardiness: fully hardy. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in either spring or summer. Mature plants can tolerate hard pruning in spring, cutting back to the old wood. Goes well with: Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Grayswood g. Host', Viburnum sargentii 'Onondaga', Choisya ternata 'Sundance', Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire', Daphne mezereum f. alba, Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow'

Tree Peony / Tree Paeony £9.99

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: vigorous. Flowering period: April to May. Hardiness: fully hardy. Tree peonies, the Chinese national flower, are enjoying a revival. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. This tree or shrub peony erupts with fiery red, sometimes scented, semi-double flowers in late spring and early summer. With its handsome, deeply cut foliage and vivid, enormous flowers, it makes a stunning focal plant for a sunny border. Try planting early spring bulbs around the base to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Protect from cold winds and early morning sun. Support the branches of young shrubs with canes to prevent the massive flowerheads from being battered by rain. Tree peonies are hungry feeders, so ensure that container-grown specimens receive a top-dressing of a slow-release fertiliser in spring. In the border apply a top-dressing of a balanced, slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant in early spring and mulch with well-rotted garden compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botrytis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In the autumn, cut off all of the foliage and dispose of it to avoid reinfection the following spring. The older stems of tree peonies have a tendency to become brittle and snap, so cut these back to the ground in autumn every two or three years.

Tree Peony / Tree Paeony £16.95

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: April to June. Hardiness: fully hardy. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. The young leaves of this tree or shrub peony are flushed burgundy and in late spring, lustrous, single, maroon flowers appear among the handsome dark green foliage. This magnificent tree peony is ideal for a sunny border, planted among shrubs that flower later in the summer. Plant spring bulbs around the base to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Protect from cold winds and early morning sun. Support the branches of young trees with canes. In early spring apply a top-dressing of a balanced, slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch well with well-rotted compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botrytis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In the autumn, cut off all the foliage and dispose of it to prevent reinfection the following spring. The older stems of tree peonies have a tendency to become brittle and snap, so cut these back to the ground in autumn every two or three years.

Tree Peony / Tree Paeony £9.99

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: vigorous. Flowering period: April to May. Hardiness: fully hardy. Tree peonies, the Chinese national flower, are enjoying a revival. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. In late spring or early summer, this tree or shrub peony produces gorgeous, pale pink, sometimes scented, semi-double flowers set among dark green leaves. With its blowsy, delicate-coloured flowers, this variety looks particularly good as part of a cottage-garden scheme. If you are placing it in a border or lawn, trying planting early spring bulbs around the base to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Protect from cold winds and early morning sun. Support the branches of young shrubs with canes to prevent the massive flowerheads from being battered by rain. Tree peonies are hungry feeders, so ensure that container-grown specimens receive a top-dressing of a slow-release fertiliser in spring. In the border apply a top-dressing of a balanced, slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant in early spring and mulch with well-rotted garden compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botrytis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In the autumn, cut off all of the foliage and dispose of it to avoid reinfection the following spring. The older stems of tree peonies have a tendency to become brittle and snap, so cut these back to the ground in autumn every two or three years.

Tree Peony / Tree Paeony £9.99

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: vigorous. Flowering period: April to May. Hardiness: fully hardy. Tree peonies, the Chinese national flower, are enjoying a revival. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. Fabulous, double, cup-shaped flowers of up to 15cm (6in) across in late spring and early summer set among deep green leaves make this yellow tree peony a gorgeous specimen for a partially sunny border. Try planting early spring bulbs around the base of the shrub to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Protect from cold winds and early morning sun. Support the branches of young shrubs with canes to prevent the massive flowerheads from being battered by rain. Tree peonies are hungry feeders, so ensure that container-grown specimens receive a top-dressing of a slow-release fertiliser in spring. In the border apply a top-dressing of a balanced, slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant in early spring and mulch with well-rotted garden compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botrytis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In the autumn, cut off all of the foliage and dispose of it to avoid reinfection the following spring. The older stems of tree peonies have a tendency to become brittle and snap, so cut these back to the ground in autumn every two or three years.

Tree Peony / Tree Paeony £9.99

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: vigorous. Flowering period: April to May. Hardiness: fully hardy. Tree peonies, the Chinese national flower, are enjoying a revival. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. In late spring or early summer, this tree or shrub peony has huge, frilly, lavender-pink, sometimes scented, semi-double flowers set among deeply cut, dark green leaves. The flowers, up to 15cm/6in across, make a fabulous feature in a sunny, protected border. If you are placing it in a border or a lawn, try planting early spring bulbs around the base to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Protect from cold winds and early morning sun. Support the branches of young shrubs with canes to prevent the massive flowerheads from being battered by rain. Tree peonies are hungry feeders, so ensure that container-grown specimens receive a top-dressing of a slow-release fertiliser in spring. In the border apply a top-dressing of a balanced, slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant in early spring and mulch with well-rotted garden compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botrytis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In the autumn, cut off all of the foliage and dispose of it to avoid reinfection the following spring. The older stems of tree peonies have a tendency to become brittle and snap, so cut these back to the ground in autumn every two or three years.

Tree Peony / Tree Paeony £9.99

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: vigorous. Flowering period: April to May. Hardiness: fully hardy. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. From the promise of early spring, when their red, mottled shoots push through. bare earth and the handsome foliage unfurls, to early summer, when the huge flowers burst open from spherical red buds, peonies exert a fascination that few can resist. This tree peony has ruffled, deep purple sometimes scented flowers with yellow centres from late spring and early summer and handsome, deeply cut foliage. The flowers are massive, up to 15cm (6in) across, and this unusual tree peony makes a dramatic statement in a sunny protected border. Garden care: Protect from cold winds and early morning sun. Support the branches of young trees with canes. In early spring apply a top-dressing of a balanced, slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch well with well-rotted garden compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botrytis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In the autumn, cut off all the foliage and dispose of it to prevent reinfection the following spring. The older stems of tree peonies have a tendency to become brittle and snap, so cut these back to the ground in autumn every two or three years.

Tree Peony / Tree Paeony £9.99

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: vigorous. Flowering period: April to May. Hardiness: fully hardy. Tree peonies, the Chinese national flower, are enjoying a revival. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. This is one of the beautiful, un-named varieties of white tree peony with either pure white flowers or white flowers with a yellow centre and it makes a gorgeous feature in a sunny, sheltered border. The enormous flowers (some of which are scented) appear in late spring and early summer and stand above deeply cut, dark green leaves. Try planting early spring bulbs around the base of the shrub to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Protect from cold winds and early morning sun. Support the branches of young shrubs with canes to prevent the massive flowerheads from being battered by rain. Tree peonies are hungry feeders, so ensure that container-grown specimens receive a top-dressing of a slow-release fertiliser in spring. In the border apply a top-dressing of a balanced, slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant in early spring and mulch with well-rotted garden compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botrytis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In the autumn, cut off all of the foliage and dispose of it to avoid reinfection the following spring. The older stems of tree peonies have a tendency to become brittle and snap, so cut these back to the ground in autumn every two or three years.

Tree Peony / Tree Paeony £9.99

Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained. Rate of growth: vigorous. Flowering period: April to May. Hardiness: fully hardy. Tree peonies, the Chinese national flower, are enjoying a revival. Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It's easy to see why. This tree or shrub peony erupts with huge, brilliant orange, double flowers in late spring or early summer. With its handsome, deeply cut foliage and enormous, vivid flowers, it makes a stunning focal plant for a sunny border. Try planting early spring bulbs around the base to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Protect from cold winds and early morning sun. Support the branches of young shrubs with canes to prevent the massive flowerheads from being battered by rain. Tree peonies are hungry feeders, so ensure that container-grown specimens receive a top-dressing of a slow-release fertiliser in spring. In the border apply a top-dressing of a balanced, slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant in early spring and mulch with well-rotted garden compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botrytis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In the autumn, cut off all of the foliage and dispose of it to avoid reinfection the following spring. The older stems of tree peonies have a tendency to become brittle and snap, so cut these back to the ground in autumn every two or three years.

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