Daphne ‘Perfume Princess’
In spring months, the delightful pink blooms of ?Perfume Princess? decorate the green stems of this sturdy and hardy evergreen shrub, filling gardens and outdoor spaces with its fantastic fragrance. Slow growing, but very much worth the climax when you
Crab Apple ‘Prairifire’
Crab Apple ‘Prairifire’ is a deciduous tree whose bark is a lustrous dark crimson that adds charm to any garden. In the spring, Malus ‘Prairifire’ blooms reddish-magenta, with purple leaves that turn green later. Then come the maroon, cone-shaped fruits,
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba has a rich history, going back millions of years and is immediately recognised for its unique foliage. Slow growing and deciduous, this conical tree is a great focal point in gardens, especially come autumn when gold shades emerge.
Quercus ilex
Quercus ilex, commonly known as Holm Oak, is an evergreen tree that produces pretty, but tough foliage, joined by shiny little acorns through the season. So easy to grow and maintain, it is very good for coastal areas and hedging
Strelitzia ‘Bird of Paradise’
In 1994 after 20 years of hand pollinating by the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, a small amount of seed became available, and since then, this golden-yellow Strelitzia is available to UK gardeners to grow in their very own space! Named ?Birds
Ginkgo biloba ‘Fastigiata Blagon’
Ginkgo biloba ‘Fastigiata Blagon’ is upright and columnar, making it great for small spaces in gardens where space is premium. The unique fan shaped foliage takes on a lovely gold shade in autumn months, slow-growing in large patio pots for
Acer griseum
The Paper Bark Maple that commands attention! The peeling translucent bark layers are paper-thin and with shades of cinnamon. It provides continuous interest, Foliage is a bold green slowly transitioning to a plethora of pinks and reds before falling in
Grape ‘Regent’
Fruits of Grape ?Regent? ripen early in the season and make great wine or juices, for their high sugar content creates natural sweetness. Popular in UK vineyards for the high quality fruits, attractive foliage ? particularly in autumn when orange
Grape ‘Autumn Royal’
Grape ‘Autumn Royal’ ripens late in the season, producing large and juicy, purple-black fruits. The seedless grapes are thin-skinned with a fabulous sweet flavour that makes this an excellent dessert grape. This modern, Californian-bred variety requires a warm, sheltered position
Redcurrant ‘Laxton’s Number One’
From July to August, the redcurrant ‘Laxton’s Number One’ yields abundant crops of high-quality fruits that are borne in lengthy strings. It is a traditional variant that is still commonly grown. This well-liked type blooms a little later than other
Pear ‘Beth’
Pear ?Beth? is an all rounder that is suited perfectly for UK growing. Heavy cropping and reliable no matter the weather, the fruits are delicious and best eaten fresh in September. Fruits don?t keep for long but when they are
Blackcurrant ‘Big Ben’
Blackcurrant Big Ben is a superb blackcurrant with huge fruits – much larger than the fruits of most other blackcurrants. Bred especially for eating fresh the large fruits are much sweeter than other varieties and once mature a plant can
Grape ‘Phoenix’
Grape (Vitis) Phoenix Vine Produces delicious fruits perfect for eating fresh! The Grape 'Pheonix' is a hybrid white grape that has been bred in Germany. It not only tastes great but produces good-sized quality fruits in densely packed bunches that
Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’
Popular Witch Hazel that boasts being one of the best red varieties around, Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’ produces perfumed, red winter flowers and beautifully hot coloured autumn foliage. Hardy shrub that blends in with green foliage in the summer, transforms
Apple ‘Sunset’
Apple ‘Sunset,’ which has many similarities to Cox, is an excellent alternative for garden production. The flavor is sharp and intense, and the skins have the same distinctive red-stripes and orange flush as English dessert apples. This variety, on the
Apple ‘Scrumptious’
A dessert variety that has had a lot of success and will almost certainly become a favourite among UK gardeners. Apple ‘Scrumptious,’ as the name suggests, has a complex and mouthwatering flavour, with crisp, sweet flesh and thin, bright-red skins.
Apple ‘Scotch Dumpling’
Exceptionally pretty, dark pink blossom makes this variety stand out in Spring. Apple ?Scotch Dumpling? is an early cooking apple, ripening by mid-august. The large fruits have a sharp flavour, cooking down to a frothy puree which makes fabulous apple
Apple ‘Red Devil’
Apple ‘Red Devil,’ as the name suggests, it produces abundant crops of bright crimson-red dessert fruits with lightly red-stained flesh when ripe. This is a fantastic self-fertile garden variety with excellent disease resistance. Crops can be harvested in late September
Apple ‘Laxton’s Superb’
Apple ‘Laxton’s Superb,’ popular with the Victorians, is a classic, old-fashioned English apple with an orange-red blushed skin and crisp, firm flesh. The fruits are aromatic and sweet, similar to Cox’s Orange Pippin. This variety, on the other hand, is
Apple ‘Katy’
Apple ‘Katy’ is a versatile variety that can be eaten fresh, juiced, cooked, and even used to make cider! Its attractive pink-red fruits are extremely juicy, with pale cream flesh that is slightly acidic. This trouble-free variety is especially simple
Apple ‘Spartan’
Apple ‘Spartan’ is a very popular and easy to recognise variety, producing deep maroon, juicy fruits. Pollinates other apple trees well, making it a fantastic addition to any fruit tree collections or groups. Apple ‘Spartan’ ripens later than a lot