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Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Feuerzauber’ is a superb ornamental shrub valued for its outstanding winter display and is highly suitable for a wide range of gardens. This deciduous witch hazel forms an upright, spreading habit with a graceful, open structure that works well as a specimen plant in lawns, borders, or woodland-style plantings. Its main feature is the spectacular late winter to early spring flowers, which appear on bare branches as masses of spidery, ribbon-like petals in glowing shades of fiery red and orange. These lightly fragrant blooms provide colour at a time when few other plants are in flower.

In autumn, the foliage turns rich tones of yellow, orange, and scarlet, adding another season of interest. ‘Feuerzauber’ prefers a sunny to lightly shaded position and moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is hardy, low maintenance, and resistant to most pests and diseases. With its multi-season appeal, attractive form, and dramatic colouring, this witch hazel is an excellent choice for feature planting and mixed shrub borders.

Corylus avellana is a vigorous, spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree with a dense, round crown. Its has ovate, toothed, hairy leaves, bright green in summer, yellow in autumn. Yellow male catkins appear in late winter and hang loosely from the bare branches. Female flowers are tiny, red and inconspicuous and are followed by edible nuts, hazelnuts, in autumn. Hazelnuts are popular and healthy nuts, full of unsaturated fats and proteins.

Corylus avellana can grow in any type of soil, as long as it is moist, airy and well-drained, but prefers moderately fertile, slightly alkaline soils. It likes full sun or partial shade. It is resistant to frost, wind, and air pollution. Flower buds can be damaged by early frost. Generally, pest-free and disease-free.

Corylus avellana is widely grown for commercial nut production. It has many named varieties. It is perfect for informal, cottage, and woodland gardens. Great for hedges and screens. Suitable for urban and roof gardens.

Hebe is a compact, bushy, neat, mound-forming, evergreen shrub with lance-shaped, grey-green leaves, sometimes variegated or reddish-purple, and attractive purple, pink, blue, or white flowers blooming in summer.

Hebe is very easy to grow. It prefers poor to moderately fertile, slightly alkaline to neutral, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It can withstand frost but needs to be sheltered from harsh, drying winter winds. Tolerant of urban pollution and coastal conditions. No serious pest or disease problems. Low maintenance plant, requires minimal pruning.

Hebe is attractive and adaptable plant, perfect for informal, cottage, urban, and coastal gardens. Hebe's looks great in beds and borders, banks and slopes, or as a groundcover. Good for under-planting shrubs and roses and informal, low hedges. Suitable for growing in pots and containers on patios and balconies.

Helleborus 'Charmer' is an attractive evergreen perennial valued for its elegant flowers, hardy nature and ability to brighten the garden during the colder months. Belonging to the genus Helleborus, this cultivar is well suited to UK gardens where it provides reliable colour from late winter into early spring, a time when few other perennials are in bloom.

‘Charmer’ produces graceful, outward-facing flowers that are typically soft pink to rose-pink in colour, often with delicate shading or subtle veining across the petals. The blooms are cup-shaped and surround a central cluster of pale yellow stamens, which add contrast and visual interest. These flowers are carried on sturdy stems that rise slightly above the foliage, allowing the blooms to be clearly visible despite their naturally nodding habit. Flowering generally occurs between February and April, bringing a welcome splash of colour to shaded borders and woodland-style plantings.

The foliage of Helleborus ‘Charmer’ is evergreen, forming a neat, clump-forming mound of glossy, dark green leaves. Each leaf is deeply divided into lobed segments, giving the plant a textured, ornamental appearance even when it is not in flower. The foliage remains attractive throughout the year and provides structure and ground cover in shaded areas of the garden.

At maturity, the plant typically reaches around 30–40 cm in height with a spread of approximately 45–60 cm. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for planting in mixed borders, beneath deciduous trees or shrubs, or in containers on patios and shaded terraces.

Helleborus ‘Charmer’ thrives best in partial or dappled shade and prefers fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. It benefits from the addition of compost or leaf mould and generally requires very little maintenance. Removing older leaves before flowering helps showcase the blooms and encourages healthy new growth.

With its delicate pink flowers, evergreen foliage and early flowering season, Helleborus 'Charmer' is a reliable and charming addition to woodland gardens and shaded border

Helleborus 'Rhythm Pink' is a charming and eye-catching perennial renowned for its early spring blooms and attractive, long-lasting foliage. Belonging to the genus Helleborus, this cultivar is particularly popular in temperate UK gardens, where it provides colour and interest during the late winter and early spring months when few other plants are in flower.

‘Rhythm Pink’ produces striking, bowl-shaped flowers in a soft, blush pink hue that can deepen slightly towards the edges of the petals, adding subtle variation and visual appeal. Each flower features multiple overlapping petals surrounding a central cluster of yellow stamens, creating a delicate, harmonious display. The blooms appear in clusters on sturdy stems that rise just above the dark green, leathery foliage, giving the plant a neat and elegant form. Flowering typically begins from late winter through early spring, sometimes as early as February, offering much-needed colour when garden interest is otherwise limited.

The leaves of Helleborus ‘Rhythm Pink’ are glossy, deeply lobed, and evergreen, providing year-round structure and texture. Their dark green colour contrasts beautifully with the pale pink flowers, enhancing the plant’s overall ornamental appeal. The foliage is also highly resilient, tolerating a range of soil conditions and helping to suppress weeds around the plant’s base.

This cultivar thrives in partial shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or under deciduous trees where it benefits from protection against harsh midday sun. Well-drained, humus-rich soil promotes healthy growth and encourages prolific flowering. Helleborus ‘Rhythm Pink’ is low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning—simply remove old or damaged leaves before new growth appears to keep the plant tidy.

With its early-season colour, elegant pink blooms, and evergreen foliage, Helleborus 'Rhythm Pink' is a versatile and reliable addition to UK gardens, providing long-lasting beauty and winter interest

Helleborus × hybridus 'Cinderella' is a striking and elegant hybrid hellebore, highly prized for its early spring blooms, vibrant colours, and long-lasting foliage. Part of the Helleborus group, it is widely grown in UK gardens for winter and spring interest, providing colour when few other perennials are in flower.

‘Cinderella’ produces large, cup-shaped flowers that open in late winter to early spring, often from February through April. The blooms are typically soft pink with subtle tonal variations, sometimes shading to creamy or deeper rose edges, giving each flower a delicate, almost ethereal appearance. The petals, or sepals, surround a central cluster of yellow stamens, creating a refined and harmonious display. Flowers are carried on sturdy stems above the dark green, leathery, evergreen foliage, which provides an attractive backdrop throughout the year.

The plant forms a compact, clump-forming perennial, typically reaching 30–50 cm in height and spreading to about 45–60 cm, making it ideal for woodland-style borders, underplanting shrubs, or container planting. Its evergreen foliage is deeply lobed and glossy, adding year-round texture and structure to the garden. The leaves remain attractive even after flowering, helping the plant maintain visual appeal well into summer.

‘Cinderella’ prefers partial to dappled shade, mimicking its native woodland habitat, and thrives in rich, humus-rich, well-drained soil. The plant tolerates a range of soils, provided they are not waterlogged, and benefits from the addition of compost or leaf mould to improve fertility and moisture retention. Minimal maintenance is required; simply remove old or damaged leaves before new growth appears to keep the clump tidy and encourage healthy flowering.

With its early-season colour, long-lasting pink blooms, and evergreen foliage, Helleborus × hybridus 'Cinderella' is a reliable, low-maintenance choice for UK gardens, offering subtle beauty and winter-to-spring interest in borders, woodland areas, or containers.

Hesperaloe parviflora, commonly known as red yucca, is an exceptionally adaptable and low-maintenance plant, making it highly suitable for a wide variety of garden settings. Despite its name, it is not a true yucca but a clumping succulent with narrow, arching, evergreen leaves that provide strong architectural interest year-round. Its tall flower spikes, typically bearing coral-red or yellow tubular blooms, appear from late spring through summer and attract hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators, adding vibrant life to the garden.

This plant excels in hot, dry conditions and is highly drought tolerant once established, making it ideal for xeriscapes, gravel gardens, desert-style plantings, and water-wise landscapes. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, and it tolerates heat, wind, and poor soil remarkably well. Its compact, tidy growth habit also suits modern and minimalist garden designs.

Hesperaloe parviflora is hardy in many climates and can withstand surprisingly low temperatures, making it suitable even for regions with cold winters. It requires very little maintenance—no frequent watering or pruning—and is resistant to deer and most pests. Overall, its toughness, long-lasting blooms, and sculptural form make it a reliable and attractive addition to any garden focused on beauty with minimal effort.

Hesperaloe parviflora, commonly known as red yucca, is an exceptionally adaptable and low-maintenance plant, making it highly suitable for a wide variety of garden settings. Despite its name, it is not a true yucca but a clumping succulent with narrow, arching, evergreen leaves that provide strong architectural interest year-round. Its tall flower spikes, typically bearing coral-red or yellow tubular blooms, appear from late spring through summer and attract hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators, adding vibrant life to the garden.

This plant excels in hot, dry conditions and is highly drought tolerant once established, making it ideal for xeriscapes, gravel gardens, desert-style plantings, and water-wise landscapes. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, and it tolerates heat, wind, and poor soil remarkably well. Its compact, tidy growth habit also suits modern and minimalist garden designs.

Hesperaloe parviflora is hardy in many climates and can withstand surprisingly low temperatures, making it suitable even for regions with cold winters. It requires very little maintenance—no frequent watering or pruning—and is resistant to deer and most pests. Overall, its toughness, long-lasting blooms, and sculptural form make it a reliable and attractive addition to any garden focused on beauty with minimal effort.

Hesperaloe parviflora, commonly known as red yucca, is an exceptionally adaptable and low-maintenance plant, making it highly suitable for a wide variety of garden settings. Despite its name, it is not a true yucca but a clumping succulent with narrow, arching, evergreen leaves that provide strong architectural interest year-round. Its tall flower spikes, typically bearing coral-red or yellow tubular blooms, appear from late spring through summer and attract hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators, adding vibrant life to the garden.

This plant excels in hot, dry conditions and is highly drought tolerant once established, making it ideal for xeriscapes, gravel gardens, desert-style plantings, and water-wise landscapes. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, and it tolerates heat, wind, and poor soil remarkably well. Its compact, tidy growth habit also suits modern and minimalist garden designs.

Hesperaloe parviflora is hardy in many climates and can withstand surprisingly low temperatures, making it suitable even for regions with cold winters. It requires very little maintenance—no frequent watering or pruning—and is resistant to deer and most pests. Overall, its toughness, long-lasting blooms, and sculptural form make it a reliable and attractive addition to any garden focused on beauty with minimal effort.

Heuchera ‘Black Pearl’ is a compact, fast-growing, clump-forming, evergreen perennial with a dense mounded habit of scalloped, shiny, deep-black leaves, purple underneath, and masses of small, white flowers with pink calyces on upright stems blooming in summer. It is attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Heuchera ‘Black Pearl’ can grow in full sun, partial shade, or full shade, in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils, but can adapt to almost any well-drained soil. Once established, it can thrive in dry shade. Easy to grow and low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Very resilient, tolerant of heat, humidity, and salt.

Heuchera ‘Black Pearl’ is one of the darkest Heuchera varieties with beautiful, dramatic foliage that can be used in various garden combinations. Perfect as a groundcover, edger along paths, under the trees or shrubs, for shrub borders, or grown in containers. Suitable for informal, cottage, urban, and coastal gardens.

Heuchera Black Taffeta is an excellent choice for adding dramatic foliage and texture to a variety of garden settings. Its rich, ruffled black-purple leaves create stunning contrast when paired with green or silver-toned plants, making it ideal for borders, woodland gardens, or shaded containers. This hardy perennial thrives in partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and benefits from consistent moisture, especially during dry spells.In late spring to early summer, it sends up delicate pink flower spikes that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding seasonal interest and ecological value.

Black Taffeta is also deer-resistant and relatively low-maintenance, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. With its year-round appeal and versatility, this Heuchera variety enhances garden beds, path edges, and mixed containers, providing reliable color and form even through winter in milder zones

Heuchera 'Fire Alarm' is a striking perennial plant, renowned for its vibrant foliage and year-round interest. Its leaves are a vivid, fiery red that intensifies in colour during cooler months, creating a stunning display in any garden. In spring and summer, the plant produces delicate, white to pale pink flowers on tall, slender stems, adding an additional layer of charm.

This hardy plant is evergreen in milder climates and thrives in partial shade, although it can tolerate full sun if kept well-watered. 'Fire Alarm' prefers well-drained, fertile soil and is relatively low-maintenance, making it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Its compact, mounding habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and ground cover, providing a bold splash of colour throughout the year. Resistant to pests and diseases, Heuchera 'Fire Alarm' is a versatile and reliable choice for adding dramatic foliage to any garden setting.

Perfect as a groundcover, edger along paths, in shady shrub borders, under the trees and shrubs, or in pots and containers. Suitable for informal, cottage, woodland, and urban gardens.

Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade' is a vigorous, fast-growing, dense, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with shiny, ruffled, palmate, lobed, lime to chartreuse green leaves. In early summer, clusters of tiny, bell-shaped, creamy-white flowers bloom on thin, upright stems, rising above the foliage.

Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade' can grow in full sun, partial shade, and full shade, and thrives in rich, medium moist, well-drained soils. The soil needs to be constantly moist, but once established, the plant can withstand dry shade. Easy to grow and low maintenance. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Very resilient, tolerant of heat, humidity, and air pollution.

Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade', with its fresh and luminous green colour all year round and large mounding habit, is an impressive Heuchera variety, especially when planted in masses. Perfect as a groundcover, edger along paths, in shady shrub borders, under the trees and shrubs, or in pots and containers. Suitable for informal, cottage, woodland, and urban gardens.

Heuchera 'Marmalade' is a vigorous, fast-growing, dense, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with shiny, ruffled, palmate, lobed, pink, bronze and yellow-brown leaves. In early summer, clusters of tiny, bell-shaped, brownish flowers on deep pink stems, rising above the foliage.

Heuchera 'Marmalade' can grow in full sun, partial shade, and full shade, and thrives in rich, medium moist, well-drained soils. The soil needs to be constantly moist, but once established, the plant can withstand dry shade. Easy to grow and low maintenance. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Very resilient, tolerant of heat, humidity, and air pollution. Heuchera 'Marmalade', with its pink, bronze and yellow-brown colour all year round and large mounding habit, is an impressive

Heuchera variety, especially when planted in masses. Perfect as a groundcover, edger along paths, in shady shrub borders, under the trees and shrubs, or in pots and containers. Suitable for informal, cottage, woodland, and urban gardens.

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Chiffon Blue’ is a hardy, deciduous shrub valued for its elegant, semi-double blue flowers with a soft, airy appearance, blooming from mid to late summer when many other shrubs are fading. It is an excellent choice for adding long-lasting colour and structure to sunny garden borders.

Thriving best in a warm, sheltered position, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, although it is tolerant of a range of soil types once established. This variety is particularly suitable for urban and coastal gardens due to its resilience and tolerance of pollution and light wind.

Reaching approximately 2–3 metres in height, it forms an upright, vase-shaped habit, making it ideal for use as a focal point, informal hedge, or part of a mixed planting scheme. It combines beautifully with late-flowering perennials and ornamental grasses, extending seasonal interest.

Low maintenance and reliable, Hibiscus ‘Chiffon Blue’ requires only light pruning in early spring to encourage vigorous flowering. Its exotic-looking blooms also attract pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.