Mature evergreen trees

Juniperus squamata 'Holger' is a distinct cultivar of the flaky juniper, recognized for its ornamental appeal and adaptability. This evergreen conifer showcases a unique blend of blue-green and yellow foliage, presenting a striking visual contrast. Specifically, the new growth typically emerges in a bright, golden-yellow hue, gradually transitioning to a more muted blue-green as the needles mature.

This slow-growing juniper boasts a compact and spreading habit, making it a favorite for a range of garden applications. Given its low-profile growth, 'Holger' is an ideal candidate for rock gardens, ground covers, and even containers. The texture and color of its needles add year-round interest to the landscape.

Moreover, Juniperus squamata 'Holger' is celebrated for its resilience. It's notably drought-tolerant once established, allowing it to thrive in various conditions, especially in regions with water restrictions. This cultivar also requires minimal maintenance, further enhancing its appeal to gardeners of all experience levels.

Additionally, 'Holger' exhibits resistance to common pests and diseases that might afflict other garden plants, ensuring its place as a hardy and dependable garden specimen. Overall, its combination of visual charm and sturdiness makes it a coveted choice for diverse horticultural applications.

Ilex ‘Little Rascal’ is a small, compact, mound-forming, slow-growing, evergreen shrub with extremely glossy, bright green, spiny, not thorny, leaves with serrated coppery edges, and inconspicuous, white, flowers that don’t produce fruit because all plants are male. Foliage sometimes turn purple in winter. A good pollinator for female hollies. Holly ‘Little Rascal’ is very undemanding plant. It can grow in a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to frost, very low temperatures, exposed positions, and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, requires little to no pruning, but it can withstand hard pruning. Ilex ‘Little Rascal’ is a new, unique variety of blue holly that doesn’t require much care. It is great as a small accent plant. Excellent for low hedges and screens, beds and borders, and for growing in pots and containers. Suitable for informal, cottage, rock, and urban gardens.

Hypericum Radiance is a striking semi-evergreen shrub, highly valued for its ornamental appeal and low maintenance. It is part of the Hypericum genus, commonly known as St John's Wort, and is cherished for its vibrant, long-lasting display of flowers and berries.

Growing to a height and spread of approximately 60cm (2ft), Hypericum 'Radiance' has a compact, mounding habit, making it an excellent choice for small gardens, containers, or mixed borders. The plant features attractive, lance-shaped, golden variegated leaves, which bring year-round interest even when the shrub is not in bloom.

During summer and early autumn, this plant bursts into life with a profusion of bright yellow, star-shaped flowers. These blooms are notable for their striking contrast against the variegated foliage and are a magnet for pollinators, such as bees. Each flower is adorned with prominent stamens, adding texture and visual appeal. After flowering, the shrub produces small, decorative red berries, extending its season of interest well into autumn.

Hypericum 'Radiance' thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil, though it is quite adaptable to a range of soil types. It is hardy in most parts of the UK and tolerates occasional drought once established. Regular pruning after flowering can help maintain its shape and encourage fresh growth. It is also fairly disease-resistant, although some monitoring for rust or leaf spot is recommended.

This versatile shrub offers year-round beauty, from its striking foliage to its cheerful blooms and berries, making it a wonderful addition to any garden seeking vibrant, low-maintenance plantings. It is particularly well-suited to borders, slopes, or ground cover, bringing colour and interest through the seasons.