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Japanese Wisteria "Longissima Alba" is a deciduous climber grown for its elegant, trailing habit, trained easily against walls, pergolas and trellises. The foliage consists of mid-green, pinnate leaves that provide a soft, textured backdrop throughout the growing season. In late spring and early summer the plant produces exceptionally long, pendulous racemes of pure white, pea-like flowers, often reaching 30-60cm in length, creating a striking cascading display. The flowers are lightly fragrant, adding a sensory dimension to seating areas, archways and boundaries where the plant is positioned. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, making this climber useful for supporting garden biodiversity during its flowering period. This wisteria requires a sturdy support structure due to its vigorous, twining growth and can become heavy with age, so robust fixings are recommended. It performs best in a sheltered, sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil, and benefits from protection from strong winds which can damage the long flower trusses. Regular pruning in late summer and winter helps to control growth and encourage flowering. Suitable for south or west facing walls, this plant is a good choice for gardeners seeking a dramatic, scented floral feature for pergolas, archways or house fronts.

Sophora microphylla ‘Sun King’ is an elegant evergreen tree prized for its distinctive golden-green foliage and graceful, naturally attractive form. Its small, glossy leaves create a fine-textured appearance, giving the tree a light and airy presence within the garden.
The foliage develops in shades of fresh green and golden yellow, providing year-round colour and interest. In spring, mature plants can produce small, attractive yellow flowers, adding an extra seasonal feature. Over time, ‘Sun King’ develops into a handsome specimen tree with an interesting branching structure, making it particularly well suited to planting where its form and foliage can be appreciated.
It is ideal as a feature tree in lawns, borders, courtyards or larger gardens, where its evergreen character provides structure throughout the year. Choose a sunny or partially shaded position with well-drained soil and shelter from particularly cold or exposed conditions, especially when young.
Sophora microphylla ‘Sun King’ is a versatile choice for customers looking for an unusual evergreen tree that combines architectural shape, attractive foliage and year-round garden interest.

Cotoneaster 'Cornubia' is a large, rounded, compact, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree with branches that are upright when young, and arching as the plant matures. Long, oval, pointed, rich green leaves are early to leaf and late to drop. Clusters of lovely, creamy-white flowers appear in spring and attracts bees. Flowers are followed by abundance of attractive, pea-sized, vivid red berries in autumn and winter, if not eaten by birds. Cotoneaster 'Cornubia' is very easy to grow. It thrives in fertile sandy loams, but can adopt to poor soils as long as they are well-drained. It doesn’t like marshy or waterlogged soils. It grows best in full sun and requires little maintenance. Once established, it is drought resistant. Cotoneaster 'Cornubia', with its semi-evergreen leaves and long-lasting berries, can be a perfect accent plant in winter gardens. Great for shrub borders, banks and slopes, and informal hedges.

Acer palmatum 'Garnet' is a medium-sized, vigorous deciduous shrub with a bushy, dense, capriciously growing, cascading habit and smooth, grey-brown bark. It has beautiful, feathery, deeply cut, red leaves that resemble the colour of garnet stone in spring and summer, and turn scarlet in autumn. Small, inconspicuous, purplish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by pink, winged fruits. It can grow in any soil type except clay, but thrives best in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It prefers partial shade, but tolerates full sun very well. Easy to care for, it requires very little pruning. Lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch. Acer palmatum 'Garnet' is a wonderful shrub that really stands out in the landscape and is probably the most used among similar cultivars. It is stunning as specimen plant, perfect for cottage and urban gardens, rock gardens, and roof gardens. Suitable for growing in containers as well.

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is a superb ornamental tree that brings elegance, texture, and long-lasting colour to a wide range of garden styles. Its graceful, cascading habit and finely dissected foliage make it an excellent focal point for small gardens, courtyard spaces, woodland borders, and Japanese-inspired landscapes. The deep crimson leaves emerge in spring and retain their rich colour throughout the growing season, before transforming into brilliant shades of scarlet and red during autumn.

This compact Japanese maple thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil and prefers a sheltered position away from strong winds. It performs best in partial shade, although it can tolerate more sun if the soil remains consistently moist. Its relatively slow growth and manageable size make it particularly suitable for gardens where space is limited.

'Crimson Queen' is equally effective when planted as a specimen tree, beside water features, among contrasting green foliage, or in a large decorative container on a patio or terrace. Requiring minimal maintenance beyond occasional removal of dead or damaged branches, it is an easy tree to care for once established. With its distinctive form, exceptional foliage, and outstanding seasonal colour, Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' provides year-round beauty and a refined architectural presence in the garden.

Nandina 'Obsessed' is an evergreen shrub forming a compact, upright mound of dense, finely textured foliage. The narrow, lance-shaped leaflets emerge bright red in spring, settle to green through summer, then intensify to deep red and burgundy tones again in autumn and winter, giving the plant strong seasonal colour changes throughout the year. Its dense, tidy growth habit and naturally neat shape make it well suited to low hedging, borders or container planting, requiring minimal pruning to maintain form. In late spring to early summer small white flowers may appear, though this cultivar is primarily grown for its compact habit and vivid foliage colour rather than for significant flowering or fruiting display. The plant tolerates a range of soil types, including loamy and clay soils, provided drainage is reasonable, and it performs well in both full sun and partial shade, with the richest foliage colour developing in brighter positions. It is a hardy, low-maintenance choice for structured planting schemes, pathway edging or mixed shrub borders, offering reliable year-round interest through its changing leaf colour and compact, dense form.

The Agapanthus 'Summer Love Blue' is a striking herbaceous perennial, celebrated for its elegant structure and vivid floral display. Native to South Africa but well-suited to British gardens, this cultivar belongs to the lily family and is commonly known as African lily or lily of the Nile. It brings a touch of exotic charm with its lush, strappy foliage and upright, architectural form.

From mid to late summer, ‘Summer Love Blue’ produces masses of rounded flower heads, each consisting of numerous trumpet-shaped blooms in a rich, vibrant blue. These floral globes are borne on tall, slender stems that rise gracefully above the foliage, adding height and drama to borders, containers, or gravel gardens. The long-lasting flowers are not only visually appealing but also highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

This agapanthus is a relatively compact variety, making it ideal for smaller gardens or patio pots. It prefers a sunny position with well-drained soil and benefits from regular feeding during the growing season to encourage prolific flowering. While reasonably drought-tolerant once established, it thrives best with consistent moisture in summer.

‘Summer Love Blue’ is semi-evergreen in milder areas of the UK, where it may retain its foliage throughout winter. However, in colder regions, it’s advisable to provide some protection, such as mulching or moving potted specimens to a sheltered location. It’s generally low-maintenance, with deadheading and the occasional division every few years being the primary tasks.

Combining bold colour, long flowering periods, and excellent garden performance, Agapanthus 'Summer Love Blue' makes a superb addition to mixed borders, coastal gardens, or as a statement piece in a container. Its refined yet robust nature ensures it stands out in any garden setting, offering seasonal elegance with minimal effort.

Yucca filamentosa 'Linearifolia', commonly known as Adam's needle, is an evergreen architectural plant forming a dense, symmetrical rosette of narrow, rigid, sword-like leaves. The foliage is a striking blue-green, with fine curling threads along the leaf margins that give the plant its distinctive filamentous appearance. Each leaf terminates in a sharp point, contributing to its bold, sculptural form. In summer, tall flower spikes emerge from the centre of the rosette, reaching well above the foliage and bearing numerous bell-shaped, creamy-white flowers. These blooms are highly ornamental, creating a dramatic contrast against the spiky blue-green leaves below, and remain a key feature of the plant throughout the summer months. Adam's needle is particularly well suited to coastal gardens, tolerating salt-laden winds and exposed positions with ease. It also performs well in free-draining, sandy or gravelly soils and thrives in full sun. Its drought tolerance makes it an excellent choice for Mediterranean-style planting schemes, gravel gardens, and low-maintenance borders. The structural form of this plant provides year-round interest, offering a strong architectural focal point regardless of season.

Cornus alba 'Gouchaultii', commonly known as variegated dogwood, is a deciduous shrub valued for its colourful foliage and winter stem interest. The leaves are broadly ovate, displaying an irregular creamy-yellow to pink-tinged margin surrounding a green centre, with the variegation often deepening to purplish-pink tones in autumn before leaf fall. During the dormant winter months, the bare stems reveal striking deep red-purple colouration, providing strong structural interest in the garden when little else is in leaf. The shrub forms a dense, upright, suckering mass of stems, making it useful as a specimen plant or informal hedge. Small clusters of creamy-white flowers appear in late spring to early summer, followed by white to pale blue berries later in the season, though these are not the plant's main ornamental feature. The flowers and berries provide some nectar and food sources for pollinating insects and birds respectively. This variety tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay and damp conditions, and performs well in moist or wet areas of the garden where other shrubs may struggle. It is suited to both sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for borders, waterside plantings, or mixed shrub beds.

The Acer palmatum 'Garnet', commonly known as the Japanese Maple 'Garnet', is a captivating and popular deciduous tree renowned for its stunning foliage. This small, graceful tree features deeply dissected leaves with a delicate, lacy appearance, emerging as vibrant crimson-red in the spring. Throughout the summer, the foliage maintains its rich garnet hue, providing a striking contrast against the greenery of other plants. In autumn, the leaves transition to a brilliant scarlet, adding a spectacular splash of color to the landscape.

'Garnet' grows slowly, typically reaching a height and spread of 2-3 meters, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, patios, or as a focal point in larger landscapes. It thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers a sheltered location with partial shade, although it can tolerate full sun if given adequate moisture.

This cultivar is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning to maintain its shape and health. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases. The Acer palmatum 'Garnet' is highly valued for its year-round interest and ability to provide a touch of elegance and serenity to any garden setting. Its unique foliage and compact form make it a perfect addition to Japanese-style gardens, rockeries, and mixed borders.

Wisteria ‘Iko Yama Fuli’ trained on an umbrella frame makes a stunning, space-efficient feature, ideal for adding height and structure to a garden without the need for walls or large pergolas. This deciduous climber produces graceful cascades of soft lilac to pale violet flowers in late spring, which hang elegantly from the umbrella-shaped framework, creating a striking floral canopy.

This form is particularly well suited to smaller gardens, patios, or formal planting schemes where controlled growth is essential. Positioned in full sun, it will flower more reliably and develop a dense, even canopy. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from a sheltered spot to protect emerging buds from late frosts.

An umbrella-trained wisteria requires regular maintenance to keep its shape and encourage flowering. Pruning should be carried out twice yearly, in summer and winter, to manage its vigorous growth and promote the formation of flowering spurs along the framework.

Once established, it becomes a long-lasting focal point, offering seasonal interest with its blooms followed by lush green foliage. Ideal for creating a statement in borders or as a standalone specimen, it combines ornamental beauty with practical structure in a wide range of garden styles.

Olea Europea is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants with Mediterranean origin. It’s a wonderful, slow-growing, long-lived, evergreen tree of very attractive habit and spreading crown, with gnarled, twisted trunk and silvery foliage. The elliptic leaves are grey-green, silvery underneath. Tiny, fragrant, white flowers are followed by small, olive-rich, plum-like fruits, harvested when they are green or purple. Fruits are not edible directly from the tree, but after a special treatment. Common Olive grows best in fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. It thrives in warm climates. If grown in colder areas, it should be planted in containers and brought inside during the winter. Generally, disease-free. Olea Europea is mostly grown for its tasteful fruits, but it is also an attractive-looking addition to urban, coastal, Mediterranean, or rock and gravel gardens. It is suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Amelanchier lamarckii 'Ballerina', commonly known as Snowy Mespilus, is a deciduous tree grown here as a feathered specimen. New foliage emerges bronze-tinged before maturing to green, then turns to shades of orange and red in autumn, providing seasonal interest across multiple periods of the year. As a feathered tree, it retains branches down to the base, giving it a naturally full and well-furnished structure from ground level upwards. In spring, the tree is covered with masses of star-shaped white flowers, creating a striking display before the foliage fully develops. These are followed by small purple-black berries in summer, which are attractive to birds and provide a valuable food source for garden wildlife. The combination of flowers, fruit and autumn colour makes this a tree with year-round appeal. 'Ballerina' supports local biodiversity, with its blossom offering nectar for pollinating insects in spring and its berries benefiting birds later in the season. It is a versatile tree, tolerant of a range of soil types, and performs well in sun or partial shade, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings.

Corylus avellana 'Twister', commonly known as Corkscrew Hazel, is a deciduous shrub prized for its distinctive contorted, twisting stems and branches, which create striking structural interest, particularly during the winter months when the plant is bare. The foliage consists of mid-green, rounded leaves with a crinkled texture, turning yellow in autumn before falling to reveal the twisted framework beneath. In late winter to early spring, before the leaves emerge, the shrub produces pale yellow catkins that hang from the bare branches, adding a soft, delicate contrast to the gnarled stems. These catkins are an early source of pollen for bees and other pollinating insects emerging in late winter, providing a valuable food source when little else is available. The dense, twisted branch structure can also offer shelter for small birds and insects throughout the year. This shrub is slow-growing and typically forms a compact, rounded habit, making it suitable for smaller gardens or as a specimen plant. It performs well in a range of soil types, including clay and loamy soils, and tolerates partial shade as well as full sun. Corkscrew Hazel is particularly valued for winter interest in the garden, with its sculptural form standing out against bare borders or when underplanted with spring bulbs.

Cercis canadensis ‘Pink PomPom’ is a beautiful deciduous tree prized for its abundant, double pink flowers, attractive heart-shaped foliage and elegant branching structure. A distinctive cultivar of the Eastern Redbud, it makes an excellent specimen tree for adding colour and seasonal interest to the garden.

In spring, the bare branches become covered with clusters of fluffy, double pink flowers, creating a spectacular display before the leaves emerge. Unlike many flowering trees, the blooms appear directly along the branches and older wood, giving the tree an unusual and eye-catching appearance. The flowers provide an early source of interest for pollinating insects.

Following flowering, attractive heart-shaped green leaves emerge, forming a soft and rounded canopy. The foliage provides a fresh appearance throughout summer before developing attractive yellow tones in autumn. Once the leaves have fallen, the tree's naturally branching framework remains an attractive feature through the winter months.

Cercis canadensis ‘Pink PomPom’ is best planted in a sunny or partially shaded position with fertile, well-drained soil. A sheltered site is preferable, particularly for younger trees, helping to protect the spring flowers and emerging foliage from strong winds and late frosts. Once established, it is relatively easy to maintain and generally requires only occasional pruning to remove unwanted or crossing branches.

Its attractive form and manageable size make it suitable for a range of garden settings, including lawns, borders, courtyards and larger planting schemes. It works particularly well as a specimen, where its spectacular spring flowering can be fully appreciated.

For customers looking for a flowering tree with plenty of character, Cercis canadensis ‘Pink PomPom’ is an excellent choice. Its unusual double pink flowers, heart-shaped summer foliage and attractive autumn colour provide interest across several seasons, making it a memorable addition to the garden.

Chaenomeles x superba 'Pink Lady', commonly known as the flowering quince, is a striking deciduous shrub renowned for its vibrant spring display. It is a hybrid variety belonging to the Rosaceae family and is appreciated for both its ornamental value and hardy nature.

The 'Pink Lady' typically grows to a height and spread of about 1.5 metres, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings, from hedges and borders to standalone specimen plants. Its growth habit is dense and thorny, which can provide added security as well as beauty.

One of the standout features of 'Pink Lady' is its profusion of stunning, bright pink flowers. These blooms, which appear from late winter to early spring, are cup-shaped with a delicate yet vivid hue that can lift the spirits during the duller months. The flowers often emerge before the leaves, creating a striking contrast against the bare branches. Each blossom comprises five petals, which are subtly ruffled, adding to the plant's charm.

Following the flowering period, 'Pink Lady' produces small, yellow-green fruits resembling tiny apples. These fruits are hard and bitter when raw but can be cooked to make jellies and preserves, adding another layer of utility to this attractive shrub.

The foliage of 'Pink Lady' is equally appealing, with glossy, dark green leaves that provide a lush backdrop for the vibrant flowers. The leaves are oval-shaped with finely serrated edges, turning a rich yellow in the autumn before falling.

Chaenomeles x superba 'Pink Lady' is robust and easy to grow, thriving in a range of soil types provided they are well-drained. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position and is tolerant of urban pollution and coastal conditions. Regular pruning after flowering can help maintain its shape and encourage more prolific blooming in the following season. This makes 'Pink Lady' a versatile and low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking year-round interest.

Cercis chinensis 'Shirobana' is a deciduous tree. In spring, clusters of pure white, pea-like flowers appear directly on the bark of the branches and older wood, often before the foliage opens, creating a distinctive and abundant floral display. The heart-shaped leaves emerge with a soft bronze-green tint before maturing to a fresh mid-green through summer, then turning shades of yellow in autumn, giving the tree seasonal interest across several months. As a feathered tree, branches are retained down to ground level rather than being trained up to a clear stem, giving the tree a naturally dense, bushy and rounded habit. This growth form makes it well suited for use as a specimen tree, informal screen or focal point within a border, where its low branching and twiggy structure can be appreciated at close range. The spring flowers are attractive to pollinating insects, including bees, providing an early source of nectar when few other trees are in bloom. This makes the tree a useful addition for gardens aiming to support early-season pollinators. It performs best in a sheltered, sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil, and benefits from protection from strong winds and late spring frosts, which can damage the emerging flowers.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rubra’ is a small, slow growing, deciduous tree of weeping habit, usually grafted on a stem, with slender pendulous branches. Narrow, ovate, green leaves are green-bronze when they emerge and turn orange and red in autumn. Single, deep pink flowers open from dark pink buds and bloom abundantly in early spring and cover the branches before the leaves emerge. Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rubra’ is adaptable to any type of soil, except heavy and waterlogged. It prefers moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun. It is very resistant to heat and frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, winter winds. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Weeping Cherry ‘Pendula Rubra’ is a wonderful, elegant, flowering cherry tree, perfect as a specimen plant for smaller, informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great in beds and borders, for informal hedges and screens, and suitable for growing in containers.

Golden Grey Alder is a deciduous tree, grown here as a feathered specimen with branches clothed down to ground level. Its most striking feature is the golden-yellow foliage, which emerges bright in spring and holds its colour well through summer before fading as autumn approaches. The leaves are rounded with a softly toothed edge, giving the canopy a dense, textured appearance. In late winter and early spring, before the leaves unfurl, the tree produces attractive yellow-brown catkins, adding early seasonal interest when little else is in flower. These catkins provide an early source of pollen for insects, and the tree's small cone-like fruits that follow offer seed for birds through the colder months. Golden Grey Alder is particularly valuable in damp or wet ground, including heavy clay or waterlogged soils where many other trees struggle. It is well suited to pond margins, streamsides, and low-lying parts of the garden prone to standing water. Its root system also has a beneficial association with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, helping to improve soil fertility over time. This makes it a useful choice for naturalising damp areas or for use in shelterbelts and mixed plantings where soil conditions are less than ideal.

The Picea glauca ‘Perfecta’, commonly known as the dwarf white spruce, is a compact, slow-growing conifer prized for its neat, conical shape and silvery-green needles. A cultivar of the white spruce (Picea glauca), this tree is ideal for smaller gardens or as a feature in rockeries, borders, or containers due to its modest size. Typically growing to a height of 1.5 to 2 metres over many years, it maintains a tidy, dense form that requires little maintenance.

The needles of the Picea glauca ‘Perfecta’ are soft to the touch, bluish-green in colour, and create a shimmering effect in sunlight, adding a striking element to the garden landscape. Its branches are short and evenly spaced, enhancing the tree's symmetrical, pyramid-like appearance.

This tree is hardy and well-suited to the UK climate, tolerating cold winters and thriving in a range of soil types, provided the soil is well-drained. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Picea glauca ‘Perfecta’ is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning, and it is also resistant to pests and diseases. Once established, it has moderate drought tolerance but benefits from regular watering during dry spells, especially when young.

One of its most appealing features is its year-round interest. As an evergreen, it provides structure and colour in the garden throughout all seasons, making it a popular choice for those seeking a focal point that doesn’t lose its charm in winter. Whether used as a standalone specimen or as part of a mixed border, the Picea glauca ‘Perfecta’ is an excellent choice for adding texture, form, and seasonal interest to small or medium-sized gardens in the UK.