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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

Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' is a beautiful, ornamental, deciduous, shrubby tree with thorny stems, and shallowly-lobed, glossy, dark green leaves, yellow and bronze in autumn. Masses of small, fragrant, double white flowers, bloom in spring and cover the whole tree in June and July. Just before they fall, they fade to soft pink. The flowers are followed by pretty red berries attractive to birds. Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' is easily grown in any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained. It prefers full sun and tolerates partial shade. It is tough and resilient, adaptable to all kinds of growing conditions including coastal, exposed, or polluted. It needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Low maintenance. Crataegus laevigata 'Plena', is a stunning, tough ornamental tree, great addition to any garden. Perfect as a specimen tree in cottage or urban gardens. It can be also used for hedges and screens.

Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’, or Irish Yew, is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub of narrowly columnar habit when young, broadly conical as it matures, with dense, closed crown, and leathery, needle-like dark green leaves. Inconspicuous flowers are followed by red, berry-like fruits. Irish Yew ‘Fastigata’ grows best in evenly moist, fertile, sandy, loamy, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, but it can adapt to a wide range of soils, except poorly-drained. It is resistant to frost and wind. Tolerant of full shade, exposed positions, and urban pollution. It doesn’t like temperature extremes, and need protection from harsh winter winds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning, but can be trimmed if needed. Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’ is a stunning ornamental plant, ideal for providing beauty and structure in formal gardens. Great for urban, coastal and industrial areas. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant. Excellent for foundation plantings, hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

Betula jacquemontii, or Himalayan Birch, is one of the most popular birch trees. It is a medium-sized, vigorous, deciduous tree with upright, pyramidal habit. It is famous for its beautiful snow-white peeling bark, the whitest that can be found among birch varieties. Its leaves are ovate, dark green and turn bright yellow in autumn. Male flowers are yellowish-brown and appear in dropping catkins, while female flowers are greenish and appear in upright catkins. Himalayan Birch can grow in any type of soil, even sand or clay, as long as it is moist and well-drained. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It is extremely hardy and does best in cool northern climates. Does not tolerate heat and humidity. Betula jacquemontii is a very attractive tree, perfect as a specimen plant or in beds and borders. Great for cottage and urban gardens, avenues and broad streets. Suitable for roof gardens and growing in containers.

Taxus baccata, or Common Yew, is a long-lived, medium-sized, bushy evergreen tree of pyramidal habit, with leathery, flat-needled, light to dark green foliage. Inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring and are followed by very ornamental, red, berry-like fruits on female plants in autumn. Fruits are attractive to birds. Common Yew grows best in evenly moist, fertile, sandy, loamy, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, but it can adapt to a wide range of soils, except poorly-drained. It is tolerant of full shade, exposed positions, and urban pollution. It doesn’t like temperature extremes, and need protection from harsh winter winds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning, but can be trimmed in various shapes. Taxus bacca is a tough and resilient plant suitable for various conditions, one of the best conifers for shady areas. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant. Excellent for hedges and screens. Great for foundation plantings or topiaries.

Sorbus aucuparia, or European Mountain Ash, is a vigorous, deciduous tree with oval, upright habit when young, rounded when mature and pinnate, serrated, dark green leaves, yellow, red, and purple in autumn. Flat-topped clusters of small, white flowers bloom in late spring and are followed by a profusion of bright orange-red berries. Attractive to birds and bees. European Mountain Ash prefers moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to various soil conditions, even poor and dry. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to frost and can withstand wind and short floods. Doesn’t like hot and humid summers. Very easy to grow, tolerant of urban pollution and exposed areas. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Sorbus aucuparia is an attractive ornamental tree, perfect for cool northern climates. Great for cottage, wildlife, and urban gardens. Excellent as a street tree. Suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

Acer palmatum 'Inaba-Shidare' is a sought-after Japanese Maple variety known for its remarkable, intricate foliage and distinctive growth habit. This particular specimen sports an 80cm clear stem, supporting a weeping head, bringing the overall height of the tree to 110cm. It epitomizes graceful elegance with its cascading branches cloaked in deeply dissected, feather-like leaves. The leaves are a striking purplish-red, intensifying to a brilliant crimson come autumn, offering a vibrant spectacle. It is relatively compact, making it a superb choice for smaller gardens or growing in containers. It’s well-suited to creating focal points within landscapes, providing both visual appeal and architectural structure. Its rugged charm is highlighted when placed against a backdrop of evergreens or contrasting foliage, where its intricate silhouette becomes a living sculpture. A lover of well-drained, fertile soils and partial shade, ‘Inaba-Shidare’ requires protection from harsh winds and excessive sun to maintain the integrity of its delicate foliage. During winter, its dormant, twisted limbs add an additional layer of interest, hinting at its robust nature beneath a seemingly delicate demeanor. This exquisite blend of strength and beauty makes the Acer palmatum 'Inaba-Shidare' a beloved addition to diverse horticultural designs.

A deciduous, early-flowering large shrub or small tree with a dome-shaped crown. In spring, before the leaves emerge, clusters of mildly fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers appear. They are followed by small, edible, red to dark red, berry-like fruits in summer. The leaves are oval, toothed, dark green in summer and yellow, orange and red in autumn. Elegant growth habit makes it attractive even in winter. Amelanchier Canadensis is easily grown. It prefers moist, well-drained acidic soils, but it tolerates most soil types and both wet and dry locations. For best autumn colours and berry production, it should be planted in full sun. Very resilient, usually pest-free and disease-free. This attractive tree is perfect as a specimen plant, suitable for hedges, great for banks and slopes. It is especially nice when planted around ponds, lakes, and streams. It doesn’t mind marshy ground. It can also be used for erosion control.

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a medium-sized, narrowly upright, conical, ornamental pear tree with glossy, dark green leaves, vivid red in autumn, a profusion of lovely, white flowers blooming in spring, and occasionally, small, brown fruit in autumn. Attractive to bees and birds. Callery Pear 'Chanticleer' is adaptable to a wide range of soil, including heavy clay, but prefers fertile, loamy, moist and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun. Once established, it is resistant to drought, frost, and wind. Tolerant of urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Generally, pest-free. Easy to grow. Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a beautiful, tough ornamental tree, one of the best ornamental pears for autumn colour. Great as a specimen plant or small shade tree. Excellent for avenues and narrow streets, as well as industrial areas. Suitable for growing in containers. Because of its wind resistance, good for coastal areas and roof gardens.

Davidia involucrate is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with broad, pyramidal habit, exfoliating, cinnamon bark, and ovate, red-stalked, heart-shaped, bright green leaves. Small, reddish-purple flower heads have long, oval creamy-white bracts that flutter in the breeze and resemble white doves sitting on a branch or dangling white handkerchiefs. Hence the common name. It flowers in April and May and flowers are followed by greenish-brown fruits. Davidia involucrate thrives in organically rich, moist, but well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It is virtually, pest-free and disease-free. Very resilient and low maintenance. It doesn’t require routine pruning. Must be protected from hard winds. It may take ten years after planting for tree to flower. Davidia involucrate is a stunning specimen landscape tree and a great shade tree, perfect for cottage, informal, and city gardens. It looks great in shrub borders or on patios planted in containers.

Betula jacquemontii, or Himalayan Birch, is one of the most popular birch trees. It is a medium-sized, vigorous, deciduous tree with upright, pyramidal habit. It is famous for its beautiful snow-white peeling bark, the whitest that can be found among birch varieties. Its leaves are ovate, dark green and turn bright yellow in autumn. Male flowers are yellowish-brown and appear in dropping catkins, while female flowers are greenish and appear in upright catkins. Himalayan Birch can grow in any type of soil, even sand or clay, as long as it is moist and well-drained. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It is extremely hardy and does best in cool northern climates. Does not tolerate heat and humidity. Betula jacquemontii is a very attractive tree, perfect as a specimen plant or in beds and borders. Great for cottage and urban gardens, avenues and broad streets. Suitable for roof gardens and growing in containers.

Picea pungens 'Edith' is one of the finest blue conifers available, prized for its exceptionally bright silvery-blue needles and naturally elegant, pyramidal form. Originating as a selected cultivar of the Colorado Blue Spruce, it offers all the beauty of the species but with a more refined, consistent habit and a richer blue colour that is retained throughout the year.

Slow to moderate growing, 'Edith' typically reaches around 4–8 metres in height over many years, with a spread of 2–4 metres, making it an excellent choice for medium to large gardens where year-round structure is desired. Its dense branching creates a symmetrical silhouette without requiring regular pruning, making it a low-maintenance specimen tree.

The striking needles are stiff, sharply pointed and coated in a silvery wax, giving the tree its remarkable icy-blue appearance. This distinctive colouring contrasts beautifully with green foliage, flowering shrubs and autumn tones, making 'Edith' a superb focal point in both contemporary and traditional landscapes.

Hardy throughout the UK, Picea pungens 'Edith' performs best in full sun, where the blue foliage develops its most intense colour. It prefers moist but well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including chalk, loam and sandy soils, provided they are not waterlogged. Once established, it is reasonably drought tolerant and copes well with exposed positions, making it suitable for many parts of the country.

This handsome evergreen requires very little attention beyond occasional watering during prolonged dry periods while young. Its naturally neat shape means pruning is rarely necessary, and it is generally resistant to pests and diseases.

Whether planted as a striking standalone specimen, incorporated into a mixed conifer collection or used to provide year-round interest within a larger border, Picea pungens 'Edith' delivers outstanding colour, architectural form and dependable performance for generations

Eucalyptus gunnii Azura is a new French selection of Eucalyptus tree. It’s an evergreen shrub or small tree with naturally compact and bushy habit and flaking bark. The juvenile foliage is rounded and silvery blue, while the adult leaves are long, lanceolate, azure blue-green with silvery hues and intense fragrance. Small, fluffy, white flowers bloom in summer and autumn, and are followed by rounded, olive-green fruit.

Eucalyptus gunnii Azura is extremely hardy and very suitable for British gardens. It thrives in any type of garden soil, as long as it is well-drained, but prefers average to moderately fertile, slightly acidic, dry to moist soils. It requires full sun and needs to be sheltered form harsh winds.

Eucalyptus gunnii Azura, with its mesmerizing, aromatic, silvery, azure blue-green leaves, is a perfect plant for small cottage and urban gardens. Great for shrub and wall-side borders, mixed beds and borders, or hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Corylus avellana ‘Twister’, grown or grafted with a clear stem, is a distinctive small tree valued for its strong architectural presence and year-round interest. The contorted, corkscrew branches are most striking in winter when the structure is fully revealed, creating a natural sculpture that works beautifully as a focal point in lawns, borders, or large containers. In late winter to early spring, pale yellow catkins appear, adding seasonal movement and softness to the dramatic framework.

This form is well suited to a wide range of garden styles, from contemporary designs to traditional cottage and woodland gardens. It is fully hardy in the UK and tolerant of most soils, including clay, provided drainage is reasonable. A sunny or lightly shaded position will give the best shape and catkin display.

The raised clear stem lifts the twisted crown to eye level, making it ideal for smaller gardens where space is limited but visual impact is desired. It is also useful for underplanting with bulbs or low shrubs, allowing light to reach the ground while creating a layered, ornamental planting scheme.

Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’, or Irish Yew, is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub of narrowly columnar habit when young, broadly conical as it matures, with dense, closed crown, and leathery, needle-like dark green leaves. Inconspicuous flowers are followed by red, berry-like fruits. Irish Yew ‘Fastigata’ grows best in evenly moist, fertile, sandy, loamy, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, but it can adapt to a wide range of soils, except poorly-drained. It is resistant to frost and wind. Tolerant of full shade, exposed positions, and urban pollution. It doesn’t like temperature extremes, and need protection from harsh winter winds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning, but can be trimmed if needed. Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’ is a stunning ornamental plant, ideal for providing beauty and structure in formal gardens. Great for urban, coastal and industrial areas. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant. Excellent for foundation plantings, hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

Prunus Tai Haku is an ornamental, medium-sized, flowering cherry tree with broad-spreading crown, wider than its height. Large, green leaves are bronze when young and orange and golden in autumn. Masses of large, pure white, single flowers open from pink buds and appear along the branches together with young, bronze leaves in mid to late spring. Great White Cherry is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun. It is resistant to frost and tolerates some exposure. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Prunus Tai Haku is a stunning, vigorous, very decorative cherry tree, often used in ancient Japanese artwork. It was lost in Japan but revived from a single, dying specimen found in a Sussex garden. It is excellent as a specimen plant in informal, cottage, urban and wildlife gardens. Great for beds and borders, lawns, and larger public spaces. Suitable for growing in containers.

Sorbus aucuparia ‘Cardinal Royal’ is a slender, vigorous, deciduous tree of narrowly columnar habit, with pinnate, dark green leaves, silvery underneath, orange and yellow in autumn. Small, creamy-white flowers grow in loose clusters and bloom in spring. They are followed by lovely, red berries attractive to birds. Mountain Ash 'Cardinal Royal' thrives in moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to various soil conditions, even damp. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to frost and wind. Very easy to grow, tolerant of urban pollution, coastal conditions, and exposed areas. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Sorbus aucuparia ‘Cardinal Royal’, with its autumn foliage, profusion of white flowers and attractive red berries, is an excellent slender ornamental tree. It is perfect as a specimen or accent plant in cottage, wildlife, urban, and coastal gardens. Great for hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

Sorbus hupehensis, or Hupeh Rowan, is a small, compact, ornamental, deciduous tree, with pinnate, mid-green leaves, vivid red and orange in autumn. Fluffy corymbs of tiny, creamy-white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by clusters of pink to white berries in autumn which hang on bare branches throughout winter. Attractive to birds and bees. Hupeh Rowan prefers moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but can adapt to a wide range of soil conditions. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to frost and wind, and tolerant of exposed conditions, coastal conditions, and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require routine pruning. Sorbus hupehensis is a beautiful ornamental tree with great autumn colour and attractive colourful berries. It is perfect as a specimen or accent plant in small cottage, urban or coastal gardens. Excellent for streets and avenues. Suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

Sequoiadendron giganteum, commonly known as the giant sequoia, is a massive coniferous tree species that is endemic to the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. It is one of the largest trees in the world, growing up to a height of 50-85 meters (165-279 feet) and a diameter of 6-8 meters (20-26 feet) at the base. The tree has a distinctive massive trunk that can measure up to 30 meters (98 feet) in circumference, and reddish-brown bark that is soft and fibrous. The leaves of the giant sequoia are needle-like, about 3-6 mm long, and arranged spirally on the branches. The cones are also massive, measuring up to 20-50 cm (8-20 inches) in length, and take about 20 months to mature. When mature, the cones disintegrate, releasing the small seeds that are dispersed by the wind. Giant sequoias are long-lived trees, with some individuals living up to 3,000 years. They have a unique ability to regenerate after fires, with their thick bark protecting the tree from damage. The tree has an important ecological role in the Sierra Nevada ecosystem, providing habitat for a wide range of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and bears.

Eucalyptus gunnii Azura is a new French selection of Eucalyptus tree. It’s an evergreen shrub or small tree with naturally compact and bushy habit and flaking bark. The juvenile foliage is rounded and silvery blue, while the adult leaves are long, lanceolate, azure blue-green with silvery hues and intense fragrance. Small, fluffy, white flowers bloom in summer and autumn, and are followed by rounded, olive-green fruit.

Eucalyptus gunnii Azura is extremely hardy and very suitable for British gardens. It thrives in any type of garden soil, as long as it is well-drained, but prefers average to moderately fertile, slightly acidic, dry to moist soils. It requires full sun and needs to be sheltered form harsh winds.

Eucalyptus gunnii Azura, with its mesmerizing, aromatic, silvery, azure blue-green leaves, is a perfect plant for small cottage and urban gardens. Great for shrub and wall-side borders, mixed beds and borders, or hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.