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Elaeagnus ebbingei | Ebbing's Silverberry - 90-100cm, 10lt
5700
£57.00
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Elaeagnus ebbingei, or Ebbing's Silverberry, is a cross between Elaeagnus macrophylla × Elaeagnus pungens. It’s a large, bushy, dense, rounded shrub, evergreen in warm winter climates, semi-evergreen in colder. Leathery, oval leaves are green with silver scales. As the plant matures, leaves turn dark green with silvery undersides. The clusters of creamy white, intensely fragrant, flowers bloom in late autumn, and are followed by edible, reddish-brown fruits in winter and early spring. Elaeagnus ebbingei can grow in wide varieties of soils, as long as they are well-drained. It prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it can withstand drought, wind, and salt spray. Coastal winds may cause chlorosis when planted on shallow chalky soils. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Elaeagnus ebbingei has a beautiful silvery-green foliage that creates nice shimmering effect. It is perfect as a background plant, for hedges and screens, in shrub borders, or along highways.
Elaeagnus ebbingei | Ebbing's Silverberry - Height 60-70cm - 5lt
3000
£30.00
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Elaeagnus ebbingei, or Ebbing's Silverberry, is a cross between Elaeagnus macrophylla × Elaeagnus pungens. It’s a large, bushy, dense, rounded shrub, evergreen in warm winter climates, semi-evergreen in colder. Leathery, oval leaves are green with silver scales. As the plant matures, leaves turn dark green with silvery undersides. The clusters of creamy white, intensely fragrant, flowers bloom in late autumn, and are followed by edible, reddish-brown fruits in winter and early spring. Elaeagnus ebbingei can grow in wide varieties of soils, as long as they are well-drained. It prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it can withstand drought, wind, and salt spray. Coastal winds may cause chlorosis when planted on shallow chalky soils. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Elaeagnus ebbingei has a beautiful silvery-green foliage that creates nice shimmering effect. It is perfect as a background plant, for hedges and screens, in shrub borders, or along highways.
Elaeagnus ebbingei | Ebbing's Silverberry - Metal Frame - 90-110cm, 35lt
35000
£350.00
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Elaeagnus ebbingei, or Ebbing's Silverberry, is a cross between Elaeagnus macrophylla × Elaeagnus pungens. It’s a large, bushy, dense, rounded shrub, evergreen in warm winter climates, semi-evergreen in colder. Leathery, oval leaves are green with silver scales. As the plant matures, leaves turn dark green with silvery undersides. The clusters of creamy white, intensely fragrant, flowers bloom in late autumn, and are followed by edible, reddish-brown fruits in winter and early spring.
Elaeagnus ebbingei can grow in wide varieties of soils, as long as they are well-drained. It prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it can withstand drought, wind, and salt spray. Coastal winds may cause chlorosis when planted on shallow chalky soils. Generally, pest-free and disease-free.
Elaeagnus ebbingei has a beautiful silvery-green foliage that creates nice shimmering effect. It is perfect as a background plant, for hedges and screens, in shrub borders, or along highways.
Elaeagnus ebbingei | Ebbing's Silverberry - Stem - Standard - 310-320cm, 25lt
27500
£275.00
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Elaeagnus ebbingei, or Ebbing's Silverberry, is a cross between Elaeagnus macrophylla × Elaeagnus pungens. It’s a large, bushy, dense, rounded shrub, evergreen in warm winter climates, semi-evergreen in colder. Leathery, oval leaves are green with silver scales. As the plant matures, leaves turn dark green with silvery undersides. The clusters of creamy white, intensely fragrant, flowers bloom in late autumn, and are followed by edible, reddish-brown fruits in winter and early spring.
Elaeagnus ebbingei can grow in wide varieties of soils, as long as they are well-drained. It prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it can withstand drought, wind, and salt spray. Coastal winds may cause chlorosis when planted on shallow chalky soils. Generally, pest-free and disease-free.
Elaeagnus ebbingei has a beautiful silvery-green foliage that creates nice shimmering effect. It is perfect as a background plant, for hedges and screens, in shrub borders, or along highways.
Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Maryline' - 100cm, 10lt
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£77.00
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Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Maryline' 'Abrela' is an upright, bushy, moderate-growing, vase-shaped, evergreen shrub. It is known for its variegated foliage. Its leathery, oval, glossy leaves are creamy yellow to deep yellow in centre, with dark green margins. Tiny, white flowers are almost invisible, but extremely fragrant and bloom from late summer to autumn. They are followed by edible, deep red fruit in spring. Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Maryline' 'Abrela' can grow in almost any type of soil, except alkaline. it prefers average, moist, but well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. It can withstand frost, but its shallow roots need to be protected with mulch. It doesn’t like wet conditions. It is tolerant of dry conditions and coastal winds. Low maintenance. Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Maryline' 'Abrela' is a beautiful selection of Evergreen Silvertone. It is perfect as a background plant, for hedges and screens, in shrub borders, or for banks and slopes. Great for informal, cottage, and coastal gardens.
Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' - Multistem - 130-140cm - 40lt
17200
£172.00
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Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' is a vigorous, dense, vase-shaped, upright, evergreen shrub with oval, leathery, variegated foliage - grayish dark-green leaves with silvery undersides and irregular golden-yellow margins. Small, fragrant, tubular, creamy-white flowers bloom in autumn and are followed by cherry-like, edible fruits. Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' can grow in almost any type of soil, but it prefers average, moist, and well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. It can withstand frost, but its shallow roots need to be protected with mulch. It doesn’t like wet conditions. It is tolerant of dry conditions and coastal winds. Fast growing and vigorous. Almost maintenance-free. May become chlorotic on shallow chalky soils. Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' is a nice, variegated variety of Silverberry. It is perfect as a background plant, for hedges and screens, in shrub borders, or for banks and slopes. Great for informal, cottage, coastal, and wildlife gardens.
Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' | Oleaster 'Viveleg' - 10lt
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£46.00
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Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' is a vigorous, dense, vase-shaped, upright, evergreen shrub with oval, leathery, variegated foliage - grayish dark-green leaves with silvery undersides and irregular golden-yellow margins. Small, fragrant, tubular, creamy-white flowers bloom in autumn and are followed by cherry-like, edible fruits. Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' can grow in almost any type of soil, but it prefers average, moist, and well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. It can withstand frost, but its shallow roots need to be protected with mulch. It doesn’t like wet conditions. It is tolerant of dry conditions and coastal winds. Fast growing and vigorous. Almost maintenance-free. May become chlorotic on shallow chalky soils. Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' is a nice, variegated variety of Silverberry. It is perfect as a background plant, for hedges and screens, in shrub borders, or for banks and slopes. Great for informal, cottage, coastal, and wildlife gardens.
English Lavender 'Hidcote' - 10-20cm, 2lt
1100
£11.00
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Lavandula Hidcote is a dwarf, evergreen shrub with narrow, silvery blue-green foliage and small, tubular, dark purple flowers in dense spikes, with beautiful long-lasting fragrance. Blooms in late spring or early summer, sometimes twice during the season. Hidcote Lavander can grow in any type of soil, even sandy and rocky, as long as it is well-drained. Does not like wet or waterlogged soils and prefers average, light, dry to medium moisture, slightly alkaline soils, in sunny positions. It doesn’t tolerate high summer humidity and cold winters. It needs to be protected from harsh winds. In very cold climates it has to be planted in containers and brought inside during the winter. Low maintenance plant. Lavandula Hidcote is a very versatile plant. It is essential for any herb garden, perfect for beds and borders, banks and slopes, low hedges, and path edging. Stunning when planted in masses and very suitable for growing in containers. Often used in dry arrangements.
English Lavender 'Munstead' - 10-30cm, 2lt
1100
£11.00
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Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a compact, extremely fragrant, evergreen shrub with aromatic, slender, grey-green leaves and spikes of lovely, scented, small, tubular, blue-purple flowers. It’s a small cultivar, popular for its beautiful, long-lasting scent. It blooms twice, from late spring throughout the summer. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' thrives in neutral to alkaline, dry to medium moist, poor, light, sandy, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun, and doesn’t like waterlogged soils, therefore, excellent drainage is essential. Perfect for dry climates. Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a lovely and popular plant with beautiful, strong, long-lasting fragrance and cute, lavender-coloured flowers. It is great for dry banks and slopes, flower beds and borders, garden edging, and for growing in containers. Stunning when planted in masses. It is perfect for Mediterranean-style gardens, rock and gravel, cottage, urban, and wildlife gardens. Essential for herbal gardens. Very popular for dried arrangements.
English Lavender 'Munstead' - 10-30cm, 2lt
950
£9.50
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Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a compact, extremely fragrant, evergreen shrub with aromatic, slender, grey-green leaves and spikes of lovely, scented, small, tubular, blue-purple flowers. It’s a small cultivar, popular for its beautiful, long-lasting scent. It blooms twice, from late spring throughout the summer. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' thrives in neutral to alkaline, dry to medium moist, poor, light, sandy, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun, and doesn’t like waterlogged soils, therefore, excellent drainage is essential. Perfect for dry climates. Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a lovely and popular plant with beautiful, strong, long-lasting fragrance and cute, lavender-coloured flowers. It is great for dry banks and slopes, flower beds and borders, garden edging, and for growing in containers. Stunning when planted in masses. It is perfect for Mediterranean-style gardens, rock and gravel, cottage, urban, and wildlife gardens. Essential for herbal gardens. Very popular for dried arrangements.
English Lavender | Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote - 7.5lt
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£40.00
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English lavender | Lavandula angustifolia Munstead - 10lt
4000
£40.00
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4000
£40.00
Unit price perLavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a compact, extremely fragrant, evergreen shrub with aromatic, slender, grey-green leaves and spikes of lovely, scented, small, tubular, blue-purple flowers. It’s a small cultivar, popular for its beautiful, long-lasting scent. It blooms twice, from late spring throughout the summer. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' thrives in neutral to alkaline, dry to medium moist, poor, light, sandy, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun, and doesn’t like waterlogged soils, therefore, excellent drainage is essential. Perfect for dry climates. Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a lovely and popular plant with beautiful, strong, long-lasting fragrance and cute, lavender-coloured flowers. It is great for dry banks and slopes, flower beds and borders, garden edging, and for growing in containers. Stunning when planted in masses. It is perfect for Mediterranean-style gardens, rock and gravel, cottage, urban, and wildlife gardens. Essential for herbal gardens. Very popular for dried arrangements.
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' | Red Abyssinian banana 100-120cmPalm - 25lt
22000
£220.00
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Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii', also known as Red Abyssinian Banana or Ethiopian Banana, is a stunning perennial garden plant with large, showy leaves that add a tropical touch to any outdoor space. Native to Ethiopia, this plant is characterized by its vibrant reddish-purple leaves and a thick, succulent-like stem that can reach up to 2 meters in height.
This plant is a fast-growing and highly ornamental variety of the Ensete ventricosum species, which is typically grown for its edible bananas. However, Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' is grown mainly for its striking foliage, making it an ideal choice for adding visual interest to outdoor gardens and patios.
The large, broad leaves of this banana plant measure around 2 meters in length and are deeply veined with a waxy shine. The leaves grow in a dense, upright, and symmetrical rosette form, creating an impressive focal point in any garden space. The vibrant red leaves appear in early spring and can last until late autumn, making it a year-round favourite.
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' thrives in full sun or partial shade, and is best grown in fertile, well-drained soils with plenty of organic matter. Watering should be done regularly during the growing season and reduced in winter months to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. The plant is not frost-tolerant, so it should be protected from cold winter temperatures.
This plant can be propagated by rhizome division or from seed, and it is easy to grow when given the right conditions. It's also relatively low maintenance and is typically free of pest and disease problems.
In conclusion, Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' is a beautiful and impressive ornamental plant that adds unique tropical flair to any garden setting. Its stunning foliage, easy-care nature, and year-round beauty make it a popular choice for avid gardeners.
This plant is a fast-growing and highly ornamental variety of the Ensete ventricosum species, which is typically grown for its edible bananas. However, Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' is grown mainly for its striking foliage, making it an ideal choice for adding visual interest to outdoor gardens and patios.
The large, broad leaves of this banana plant measure around 2 meters in length and are deeply veined with a waxy shine. The leaves grow in a dense, upright, and symmetrical rosette form, creating an impressive focal point in any garden space. The vibrant red leaves appear in early spring and can last until late autumn, making it a year-round favourite.
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' thrives in full sun or partial shade, and is best grown in fertile, well-drained soils with plenty of organic matter. Watering should be done regularly during the growing season and reduced in winter months to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. The plant is not frost-tolerant, so it should be protected from cold winter temperatures.
This plant can be propagated by rhizome division or from seed, and it is easy to grow when given the right conditions. It's also relatively low maintenance and is typically free of pest and disease problems.
In conclusion, Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' is a beautiful and impressive ornamental plant that adds unique tropical flair to any garden setting. Its stunning foliage, easy-care nature, and year-round beauty make it a popular choice for avid gardeners.
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' | Red Abyssinian banana 110-130cmPalm - 40lt
22000
£220.00
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22000
£220.00
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Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii', also known as Red Abyssinian Banana or Ethiopian Banana, is a stunning perennial garden plant with large, showy leaves that add a tropical touch to any outdoor space. Native to Ethiopia, this plant is characterized by its vibrant reddish-purple leaves and a thick, succulent-like stem that can reach up to 2 meters in height.
This plant is a fast-growing and highly ornamental variety of the Ensete ventricosum species, which is typically grown for its edible bananas. However, Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' is grown mainly for its striking foliage, making it an ideal choice for adding visual interest to outdoor gardens and patios.
The large, broad leaves of this banana plant measure around 2 meters in length and are deeply veined with a waxy shine. The leaves grow in a dense, upright, and symmetrical rosette form, creating an impressive focal point in any garden space. The vibrant red leaves appear in early spring and can last until late autumn, making it a year-round favourite.
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' thrives in full sun or partial shade, and is best grown in fertile, well-drained soils with plenty of organic matter. Watering should be done regularly during the growing season and reduced in winter months to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. The plant is not frost-tolerant, so it should be protected from cold winter temperatures.
This plant can be propagated by rhizome division or from seed, and it is easy to grow when given the right conditions. It's also relatively low maintenance and is typically free of pest and disease problems.
In conclusion, Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' is a beautiful and impressive ornamental plant that adds unique tropical flair to any garden setting. Its stunning foliage, easy-care nature, and year-round beauty make it a popular choice for avid gardeners.
This plant is a fast-growing and highly ornamental variety of the Ensete ventricosum species, which is typically grown for its edible bananas. However, Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' is grown mainly for its striking foliage, making it an ideal choice for adding visual interest to outdoor gardens and patios.
The large, broad leaves of this banana plant measure around 2 meters in length and are deeply veined with a waxy shine. The leaves grow in a dense, upright, and symmetrical rosette form, creating an impressive focal point in any garden space. The vibrant red leaves appear in early spring and can last until late autumn, making it a year-round favourite.
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' thrives in full sun or partial shade, and is best grown in fertile, well-drained soils with plenty of organic matter. Watering should be done regularly during the growing season and reduced in winter months to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. The plant is not frost-tolerant, so it should be protected from cold winter temperatures.
This plant can be propagated by rhizome division or from seed, and it is easy to grow when given the right conditions. It's also relatively low maintenance and is typically free of pest and disease problems.
In conclusion, Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' is a beautiful and impressive ornamental plant that adds unique tropical flair to any garden setting. Its stunning foliage, easy-care nature, and year-round beauty make it a popular choice for avid gardeners.
Erica 'White Perfection' - 55-65cm, 2lt
1300
£13.00
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Erica x darleyensis 'White Perfection' is a vigorous, spreading, mat-forming, dwarf, evergreen shrub with stiff, bright-green, needle-like leaves with yellow tips in spring. A profusion of small, bell-shaped, pure white flowers bloom from December to April. Erica x darleyensis 'White Perfection' is one of the toughest and most tolerant of heats. It grows well in most soil types and conditions, but prefers sandy, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but appreciates some shade in hot summer climates. Once established, tolerant of drought. It is very resistant to heat, frost, and exposed conditions. Adaptable to coastal conditions. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Heather 'White Perfection' is one of the best white heaths. Beautiful and very resilient, it is perfect as a ground cover in cottage, urban, coastal, and rock and gravel gardens. Excellent for beds and borders, banks and slopes, and garden edgings. Suitable for growing in containers.
Erica 'Darley Dale' - 55-65cm, 2lt
1300
£13.00
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Erica x darleyensis 'Darley Dale' is vigorous, mat-forming, low-growing, long-blooming, evergreen shrub with stiff, glossy, green, needle-like leaves, tipped creamy in summer. A profusion of urn-shaped, pale pink to bright lilac-pink flowers bloom abundantly from November to April. Very attractive to bees. Erica x darleyensis 'Darley Dale' is a tough plant, adaptable to a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy or rocky, unimproved, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. In hot summer areas, some shade is appreciated. Resistant to frost, exposed positions, and coastal conditions. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning, but some pruning will make it neater and bushier. Heather 'Darley Dale' is a beautiful, resilient, easy to grow, long-flowering shrub, perfect as a groundcover in informal, cottage, coastal and gravel and rock gardens. Excellent for banks and slopes, beds and borders, and garden edging. Suitable for growing in containers. Great for adding some colour to winter gardens.
Erica Kramer's Red - 55-65cm, 2lt
1300
£13.00
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Erica x darleyensis ‘Kramer's Red’ is a compact, vigorous, mat-forming, dwarf evergreen shrub of upright, bushy habit with short, narrowly lance-shaped, leaves, rich green in summer and deep purple in winter and spring. A profusion of urn-shaped, rich magenta flowers bloom from November to April. Erica x darleyensis ‘Kramer's Red’ is very easy to grow. It can adapt to a wide range of soils, except too wet, but prefers medium fertile, sandy, moist, and well-drained soils, in full sun. In hot climates, it appreciates some shade. Once established, it is tolerant of drought. Very resistant to heat and frost, adaptable to coastal conditions. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Rarely requires fertilizing. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Heather 'Kramer's Rote' is a lovely, resilient, long-flowering shrub perfect for a ground cover in informal, cottage, coastal, and rock and gravel gardens. Great for beds and borders, banks and slopes, and garden edging. Suitable for growing in containers.
Erica x darleyensis 'J.W. Porter' - 55-65cm, 2lt
1300
£13.00
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Erica x darleyensis 'J.W. Porter' is a vigorous, bushy, mat-forming, low-growing, evergreen shrub of neat, rounded habit, with stiff, glossy, green, needle-like leaves, tipped creamy-pink in summer. A profusion of urn-shaped, fluffy, mauve-pink flowers bloom from January to April. Very attractive to bees. Erica x darleyensis 'J.W. Porter' is adaptable to a wide range of soils, except too wet, but prefers medium fertile, slightly acidic, sandy, moist, and well-drained soils, in full sun. In hot climates, it appreciates some shade. Once established, it is tolerant of drought. Very resistant to heat and frost, adaptable to coastal and exposed conditions. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Rarely requires fertilizing. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Heather 'J.W. Porter' is a beautiful, resilient, long-flowering shrub, perfect as a ground cover in informal, cottage, coastal, and rock and gravel gardens. Great for beds and borders, banks and slopes, and garden edging. Attractive when planted in masses. Suitable for growing in containers.
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Trachycarpus fortunei / Chusan Palm
Trachycarpus fortunei is noted for its single stem, columnar trunk covered in a hairy brown fibre. It produces large fan-shaped dark green leaves, which are pale green to ash grey underneath. The flowers are long panicles of pendulous yellow, which are followed by blackish-blue fruit. Trachycarpus fortunei will grow in large pots or containers. and is the hardest palm in Britain. It has an eventual height of 20m and a spread of 2.5m. Trachycarpus fortunei needs to be sheltered from cold, drying winds.