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Hosta 'Fire and Ice' is a striking and popular variety of the Hosta plant, cherished for its bold and contrasting foliage. This perennial is known for its eye-catching, heart-shaped leaves, which feature a vibrant white centre bordered by dark green edges. The crisp contrast between the bright white and rich green gives the plant its distinctive look, making it a standout feature in any garden.

'Fire and Ice' typically grows to around 30-45 cm in height and can spread up to 60 cm, making it a compact choice for shaded areas of the garden or in containers. Its clump-forming habit makes it an excellent ground cover, especially in borders or woodland settings, where its unique colouring adds brightness to otherwise darker, shaded areas.

This variety of Hosta thrives in partial to full shade, preferring moist, well-drained soil. It is relatively low-maintenance, making it a favourite among gardeners looking for a dependable and visually appealing addition to their landscape. The plant is also quite hardy, tolerating cold UK winters well, though it's important to provide some protection against slugs and snails, which are known to target Hostas.

In the summer, Hosta 'Fire and Ice' produces delicate lavender flowers on tall, slender stems, adding another dimension of interest to this already attractive plant. The flowers, while understated, complement the bold foliage and attract pollinators such as bees.

Overall, Hosta 'Fire and Ice' is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to introduce a dramatic yet elegant plant to their shaded garden spaces. Its striking foliage, combined with its ease of care, ensures it remains a popular choice for gardeners across the UK.

Trachelospermum Jasminoides is a vigorous, evergreen climber, with twining stems, oval, glossy, dark green leaves, bronze purple when they emerge, bronze-red in winter. Clusters of lovely, very fragrant, star-shaped, white to creamy flowers bloom in summer. Star jasmine grows best in fertile, well-drained soils in full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade and most soils and conditions.

It thrives in a south-facing positions and once established it's tolerant of drought and will need to be protected from cold, drying winds. It should be provided a strong support and pruned to promote bushy growth, generally, disease-free and pest-free it is very easy to grow and maintain, ideal for beginners.

Trachelospermum Jasminoides, with is highly fragrant flowers and attractive evergreen foliage, is a beautiful vine suitable for informal, cottage, coastal, and urban gardens. It is perfect as a ground cover or low clipped hedge, excellent for covering walls, fences, pergolas, arbours, trellises and also great for planting in pots.

The Hibiscus syriacus, also known as the Rose of Sharon, is a captivating deciduous shrub that brings a tropical flair to temperate gardens. This bushy plant typically grows to a height of 6-10 feet, making it a versatile choice for garden borders or as a stand-alone specimen. Its most striking feature is the profusion of white flowers that create a stunning contrast against the lush green foliage. These flowers bloom from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long-lasting display of color.

Adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, this plant prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun, although it can tolerate partial shade. It's relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal pruning, and is resistant to pests and diseases. This variety is also drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for gardens in drier climates. The Hibiscus syriacus is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a hardy plant with tropical beauty.

Trachelospermum Jasminoides is a vigorous, evergreen climber, with twining stems, oval, glossy, dark green leaves, bronze purple when they emerge, bronze-red in winter. Clusters of lovely, very fragrant, star-shaped, white to creamy flowers bloom in summer. Star jasmine grows best in fertile, well-drained soils in full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade and most soils and conditions.

It thrives in a south-facing positions and once established, it is tolerant of drought. It needs to be protected from cold, drying winds. It should be provided a strong support and pruned to promote bushy growth. Generally, disease-free and pest-free. Very easy to grow and maintain. Ideal for beginners.

Trachelospermum Jasminoides, with is highly fragrant flowers and attractive evergreen foliage, is a beautiful vine suitable for informal, cottage, coastal, and urban gardens. It is perfect as a ground cover or low clipped hedge. Excellent for covering walls, fences, pergolas, arbours and trellises. Great for planting in pots.

The Hibiscus syriacus, also known as the Rose of Sharon, is a captivating deciduous shrub that brings a tropical flair to temperate gardens. This bushy plant typically grows to a height of 6-10 feet, making it a versatile choice for garden borders or as a stand-alone specimen. Its most striking feature is the profusion of pink blooms that create a stunning contrast against the lush green foliage. These flowers bloom from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long-lasting display of colour.

Adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, this plant prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun, although it can tolerate partial shade. It's relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal pruning, and is resistant to pests and diseases. This variety is also drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for gardens in drier climates. The Hibiscus syriacus is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a hardy plant with tropical beauty.

Chimonanthus praecox, commonly known as wintersweet, is a deciduous shrub renowned for its fragrant, pale yellow flowers that bloom in the depths of winter. Native to China, this hardy plant belongs to the Calycanthaceae family and thrives in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight. It can reach heights of 2 to 4 metres, forming an open, spreading habit with slender, arching branches.

One of the most striking features of Chimonanthus praecox is its flowers, which appear from December to February, often before the leaves emerge. These small, cup-shaped blooms have a translucent quality, with waxy, pale yellow petals and a deep maroon or purple centre. Their strong, sweet fragrance is highly prized, particularly in winter gardens, where they provide a much-needed burst of scent and colour. The leaves, which appear in spring, are lance-shaped, glossy green, and turn golden yellow in autumn before falling.

Wintersweet is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate a range of soil conditions, though it prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered spot, such as against a south-facing wall, to maximise flower production. This shrub is often cultivated for ornamental purposes, and its highly fragrant flowers are sometimes used in perfumery and potpourri.

Propagation is typically achieved through seeds or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. However, seedlings take several years to mature and produce flowers. Once established, Chimonanthus praecox is drought-tolerant and generally pest-resistant.

This winter-flowering shrub is an excellent choice for adding seasonal interest to gardens, attracting pollinators, and providing cut flowers for indoor arrangements. Its delicate yet resilient nature makes it a cherished addition to temperate landscapes.

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Iko yama fuji' is a captivating flowering plant that belongs to the pea family, Fabaceae. It is known for its elegant, cascading clusters of fragrant, violet-blue flowers that drape gracefully from its branches. 

The term "half standard" indicates that the clear stem has been pruned to a specific height, typically around three to four feet (90-120 cm) above the ground. This pruning method creates a visually appealing feature, allowing the flowering portion of the Wisteria to be showcased more prominently. The clear stem also facilitates ease of maintenance and enhances the plant's overall form and structure.

The 'Iko yama fuji' Wisteria itself is a deciduous vine with pinnate leaves consisting of numerous leaflets. The foliage emerges in spring, creating a lush green backdrop for the spectacular floral display that follows. The violet-blue flowers, are highly fragrant which typically appear in late spring or early summer, are abundant and borne in pendulous racemes that can reach up to a foot (30 cm) or more in length.They attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding to the plant's ecological value. Additionally, the flowers give way to velvety, elongated seed pods that develop later in the season, contributing to the overall visual interest of the plant.

The 'Iko yama fuji' Wisteria, with its half standard clear stem, offers a captivating combination of structural elegance and abundant floral beauty. Whether used as a focal point in a garden or as a decorative feature in a landscape, this cultivar adds a touch of sophistication and charm to any setting. With proper care and maintenance, this extraordinary plant can provide years of enjoyment and become a cherished highlight of outdoor spaces.

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Showa-beni' is wonderful, vigorous, deciduous climber that climbs by anti-clockwise twining. It has soft, silky, pinnate, fresh green leaves, and fragrant, lilac-pink flowers abundantly growing in hanging sprays and blooming in late spring to early summer. Flowers are followed by velvety, bean-like seed pods, ripening in late summer and persisting on branches throughout the winter. Attractive to bees and butterflies.

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Showa-beni' grows best in moderately fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils, but can adapt to a wide range of soils. It likes full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Best flowering is achieved in full sun. It can withstand frost and drought. Needs regular pruning to maintain its shape and size and to encourage flowering.

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Showa-beni' is an exotic-looking and fast-growing climber perfect for growing against a house wall, on pergolas, trellises, arbours, and fences. Great for cottage and urban gardens. It can also grow as a tree on a strong support.

Magnolia Yulan is a stunning flowering bush that belongs to the Magnoliaceae family. It is native to China, particularly the Yunnan Province, and is widely cultivated for its ornamental value. The bush is known for its large, fragrant, and showy white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer.

One of the most striking features of the Magnolia Yulan bush is its flowers. The flowers are cup-shaped and can measure up to 8 inches in diameter. They are pure white, with a slight pinkish tint at the base, and emit a sweet, lemony fragrance. The flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, and their beauty attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

The Magnolia Yulan bush prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. It is a relatively low-maintenance bush and requires only occasional pruning to maintain its shape. It is also tolerant of drought and heat, making it an excellent choice for gardens in warmer regions.

In summary, the Magnolia Yulan bush is a beautiful and elegant tree that is prized for its large, fragrant, and showy white flowers. It is low-maintenance and can thrive in a range of growing conditions, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscapes.

Magnolia x soulangeana is a spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree of upright habit when young and pyramidal to rounded as it matures, with smooth, silvery bark, and obovate mid-green leaves, golden-brown in autumn. Masses of fragrant, large, cup-shaped, white, pink or purple flowers, white inside, bloom in late spring before the leaves emerge. Magnolia x soulangeana is adaptable to a wide range of soils, except too wet and too dry.

It prefers fertile, organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of frost, but needs to be sheltered form harsh, drying winds. Early frost can damage flower buds. It can withstand urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t need regular pruning.

Magnolia x soulangeana is a hybrid cross between M. denudata and M. liliflora. This impressive magnolia makes an excellent specimen plant for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great for informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

The Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' small tree, grown on a 40 cm stem in a stylish bowl pot, is perfect for patios, balconies, and small gardens. With its shallow root system, it thrives in containers, making it easy to manage and reposition. Its striking red young leaves, maturing to rich green, provide vibrant, year-round color and visual interest. Compact and easy to care for, it prefers full sun to partial shade and only requires occasional pruning to maintain its neat shape. Ideal for adding a touch of structure and brightness to outdoor living spaces, this potted 'Red Robin' is a low-maintenance, decorative choice for any modern or traditional garden setting.