A tall semi-evergreen shrub reaching 3m with reddish orange pendants, deep purple on the inside dangling like pendant lanterns over a long season. Vigorous, thriving in a warm sheltered spot but needs winter protection in colder areas. H2. 2L deep pot. Read more
A fascinating and unusual shrub for a sheltered warm wall carrying lantern flowers in red and yellow, with protruding dark brown stamens. July-Dec. 2m. H3. 2L deep pot. Read more
A vigorous deciduous climber with dark green leaves broadly streaked in white and pink with age. Clusters of small fragrant white flowers appear early summer. Vigorous up to 5m. H5. 2L deep pot Read more
A large shrub, small tree with tiny evergreen leaves covering a bony frame. In spring small pale yellow flowers are carried in the leaf axils scenting the air of chocolate. Height 10m, width 4m. H4. 2L pot. Read more
Handsome shrub for a sheltered wall with glossy, evergreen foliage. Pouffs of bright yellow flowers in great abundance with delicious airborne scent of fresh fruit salad. May-June. 2.5m. H4. 2L pot. Read more
Sub-shrub to 2m with flat corymbs of white blossom among shining foliage. Loved by butterflies. Prune hard in spring. Needs sun and shelter. Sept-Oct. H4. 2L Read more
A dramatic hardy perennial with deep purple cut foliage and pale pink flowers in loose spikes on upright stems. Grows only to about 40cm and prefers a good moist garden soil in sun or part shade. H7. 2L pot. Read more
An enigmatic looking half-hardy woody-based perennial, with double lobed pea-like leaves and yellow pea-like flowers. Distinctive purple veined stipules clasp round the stems. Looks other worldly. Hardier than you think and unexpectedly stylish. Benefits from a protective winter mulch. A ‘must have‘ foliage plant. 2m. H5. 2L pot. Read more
A perennial stunner. Scented white flowers resembling pipe-cleaners float above deeply cut, dark purple-brown, architectural leaves. 2m. H7. 2L pot. Read more
Giant Reed Grass. Annually, from the base, throws 4m stems, clothed in arching, glaucous strap leaves. A grass with a presence, excellent among supporting shrubs like hydrangeas. Cut to ground in winter for best results. H4. 2L pot. Read more
Lively at all times, this dashing spotted laurel shrub exhumes to a climax in February when it showers us with crowds of newly ripened scarlet berries. H6. 2L pot. Read more
Most scintillating of variegated grasses with broad white striping. Best overwintered frost-free; then it’s off to a flying start when planted out. 1m. H3. 2L pot. Read more