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An orange rose grown as a standard (tree) rose is a vibrant and uplifting feature, bringing height, structure, and bold seasonal colour to any garden. With its elevated crown of warm tangerine, apricot, or copper-toned blooms, it creates a striking focal point that draws attention and adds instant impact to both traditional and contemporary designs.

This form is particularly well suited to formal gardens, patios, and courtyard spaces, where symmetry and clear structure are important. Planted in pairs, it can beautifully frame entrances, pathways, or seating areas, while a single specimen works effectively as a standout feature in a decorative container or central border position.

Best grown in a sunny, open position, it requires plenty of direct light to encourage strong flowering and maintain the intensity of its warm colouring. Fertile, well-drained soil is essential for healthy growth and reliable repeat blooming throughout the season.

As with all standard roses, regular maintenance is important, including feeding during the growing season, deadheading spent blooms, and annual pruning in late winter or early spring to maintain a balanced, rounded crown and promote vigorous new growth.

Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex', commonly known as rice paper plant, is an evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub grown primarily for its dramatic architectural foliage. The large, deeply lobed leaves can reach up to 60cm across, giving the plant a bold, tropical appearance that suits exotic-style planting schemes. Leaves emerge covered in a pale, felted down which wears away as they mature, revealing a rich green upper surface. The shrub forms an upright, suckering structure with a somewhat open habit, often spreading via underground rhizomes to form colonies over time. This suckering tendency can be useful for creating naturalistic drifts but may require management in smaller gardens. Foliage remains the main point of interest through spring and summer, providing strong textural contrast against finer-leaved planting. In favourable conditions, mature plants may produce sprays of small, star-shaped cream flowers in autumn, followed by black berries, though flowering is less reliable in cooler climates. Rice paper plant is well suited to sheltered, warm spots and benefits from protection against harsh winds, which can damage the large leaves. It performs best in moisture-retentive, fertile soil and is tolerant of partial shade, making it a useful choice for creating a jungle-effect planting scheme in temperate gardens.

Abies koreana, commonly known as Korean fir, is an evergreen coniferous tree that belongs to the Pinaceae family. Native to the high mountains of South Korea, this tree species is renowned for its beautiful foliage, attractive cone clusters, and graceful habit. It is a popular ornamental tree grown in gardens, parks, and landscapes around the world.

Korean fir can grow up to 15-20 meters in height with a narrow pyramidal or conical shape. The bark is grayish-brown and smooth when young, becoming rough and scaly as the tree ages. The needles are 1-3 cm long, glossy dark green on the upper surface, and have two white stripes on the undersides. They are arranged in a spiral pattern around the branches, giving the tree a graceful and delicate appearance.

One of the most distinctive features of Korean fir is its stunning cones. They are upright and cylindrical, measuring 7-15 cm in length and 3-4 cm in width. The cones are green when young, but turn a beautiful purple or violet-blue as they mature. They also have unique, purplish bracts that protrude from the cone scales, adding to their aesthetic appeal. Korean fir is a hardy tree that prefers cool and moist conditions. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soils. It is relatively slow-growing, but can live for several decades with proper care. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance tree.

Silky wisteria 'Showa-beni' is a deciduous climber with a vigorous, twining, cane-like growth habit, well suited to training against walls, fences, pergolas or sturdy supports. The foliage consists of soft, pinnate leaves covered in fine silky hairs, giving the leaflets a subtly textured, silvery-green appearance that provides an attractive backdrop throughout the growing season. In late spring, the plant produces long, pendulous racemes of fragrant, rose-pink to deep pink flowers, creating a striking display that is the main feature of this cultivar. The blooms open in dense clusters, hanging elegantly from the twining stems, and are particularly attractive when trained overhead or along a boundary where the flowers can cascade freely. The scent and colour of the flowers make this plant highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects during its flowering period, supporting garden biodiversity. As a vigorous climber, it benefits from a sturdy structure to twine around and regular pruning to maintain shape and encourage strong flowering growth. It performs best in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil, and is a good choice for creating height and seasonal interest on walls, arches or pergolas within a garden setting.

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. 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.

Yucca elephantipes is a striking architectural evergreen plant prized for its bold sword-shaped foliage and strong upright growth. Commonly known as the spineless yucca, it forms thick woody stems topped with rosettes of smooth green leaves, creating a dramatic tropical appearance while remaining surprisingly hardy in sheltered outdoor locations. Ideal for contemporary, Mediterranean, or gravel gardens, it adds year-round structure and a sculptural focal point to patios, courtyards, and sunny borders.

Yucca elephantipes thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing excellent tolerance to drought once established. Its low-maintenance nature makes it suitable for modern gardens where reliable evergreen form and texture are desired with minimal upkeep. Mature plants may produce tall stems of creamy white bell-shaped flowers during warm summers, adding further ornamental value and attracting pollinators.

Best grown in protected positions away from severe frost, this yucca performs particularly well in coastal and urban gardens. Its clean lines combine beautifully with palms, agaves, and ornamental grasses, creating a bold exotic planting scheme with strong visual impact throughout the year.

Zelkova serrata, commonly known as Japanese Zelkova, is a deciduous tree supplied here as a feathered specimen, with branches retained down to ground level rather than being trained on a clear stem. This growth habit gives the tree a naturally dense, bushy appearance from an early stage, making it useful where full screening or a more informal silhouette is required. The foliage consists of serrated, ovate leaves that emerge green through spring and summer before turning to shades of yellow, orange and bronze in autumn, providing good seasonal interest as the colours change. The bark is also notable as the tree matures, becoming smooth and grey before flaking to reveal orange-brown patches beneath. Japanese Zelkova is tolerant of a range of soil types, including clay and loamy soils, and once established it copes well with urban conditions and pollution, making it a reliable choice for both garden and street planting. Its dense, feathered form offers nesting shelter for birds, and the structure of the tree contributes to local biodiversity by providing habitat within the branching framework from ground level upwards. It is a hardy and adaptable tree suited to a variety of garden settings.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Skyfall' is a beautiful, robust, spreading, upright, rounded, deciduous shrub with oval, yellow-green leaves, red in autumn. Large, conical, panicles of mostly sterile flowers change colour as they mature – they emerge lime green, turn creamy white in late summer with pink flush in autumn. Hydrangea paniculata 'Skyfall' will adapt to most soil types, but prefers humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It likes full sun with some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Very resistant to frost, one of the most winter hardy of all hydrangeas. Tolerant of urban pollution. It can withstand heat, humidity and sea salt, therefore suitable for coastal areas. Low maintenance plant, requires minimal pruning. 'Skyfall' Hydrangea is an extremely popular, very attractive, easy to grow, long-blooming shrub, suitable for every garden – cottage, urban, woodland, or coastal. Excellent as a specimen plant or planted in groups along the walls and fences. Great for informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is a herbaceous perennial that dies back completely in autumn, re-emerging each spring. It is grown primarily for its foliage, producing huge, heart-shaped leaves that can reach up to 60cm across, in a rich chartreuse to gold colour that deepens as the season progresses. The leaves have a slightly puckered, glossy surface and thick, substantial texture, giving the plant a bold, architectural presence in borders and containers. Plants form a large, mound-forming clump with dense coverage, making an effective ground cover once established. In mid to late summer, tall flower spikes emerge bearing pale lavender, trumpet-shaped blooms held well above the foliage, adding a further point of interest. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, offering a useful nectar source during summer months. This hosta performs best in a shady or partially shaded position, making it ideal for woodland-style planting schemes or shaded corners of the garden where many other perennials struggle. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil and is tolerant of heavier clay soils provided drainage is adequate. Due to its scale, it works well as a specimen plant or focal point within larger shaded beds and borders.

Pinus mugo 'March' is an evergreen dwarf mountain pine valued for its compact, bushy habit. It forms a dense, rounded mound of dark green needles, held in pairs, which provide year-round structure and colour to the garden. Growth is slow, making this a low-maintenance choice that retains a tidy, cushion-like shape without requiring regular pruning. In spring, new growth appears as pale candles at the tips of the branches, contrasting attractively with the darker, mature foliage. Small, brown cones may develop, adding further interest to the branch structure. The dense needle cover offers shelter for small garden birds and insects, contributing modestly to garden biodiversity. Its evergreen nature means it provides consistent cover throughout the year, particularly useful during colder months when other plants have died back. This pine is tolerant of a wide range of conditions and is particularly well suited to exposed or coastal positions, where its hardy, compact form withstands wind and salt-laden air. It also performs well in poor or rocky soils, making it a versatile choice for rock gardens, borders, or containers. Its adaptability and low-growing form make it ideal for small gardens or as part of a mixed conifer planting scheme.

Callistemon laevis, commonly known as the bottlebrush, is an evergreen shrub valued for its ornamental appeal throughout the year. It produces narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are leathery in texture, providing a dense backdrop for its distinctive flowers. The shrub is particularly attractive during late spring and summer when it produces its characteristic brush-like flower spikes in vivid red tones, resembling a bottlebrush in form. These flowers appear along the stems in cylindrical clusters, creating a striking display against the foliage. After flowering, small woody seed capsules form along the stems and can persist for several seasons. The bottlebrush attracts pollinators to the garden, with its nectar-rich flowers being particularly appealing to bees and other beneficial insects. Birds may also be drawn to the shrub, particularly nectar-feeding species. This shrub performs well in coastal locations, tolerating salt-laden winds and sandy soils with ease. It also adapts well to a range of soil types, including those that are heavier or more moisture-retentive, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and copes well with periods of dry weather, making it suitable for gardens seeking colourful, resilient planting.

Jacobinia, is a beautiful, tropical, upright growing, flowering, evergreen shrub with large, dark green leaves and stunning, bright red and yellow, nodding flowers from late winter through springs lightly scented. It's a compact plant, reaching a height and spread of 0.2–0.6m. Due to its sensitivity to cold, it's best kept indoors in a conservatory or greenhouse during winter or in colder regions. 

Jacobinia pauciflora thrives in partial shade and well-drained, moist soil, making it ideal for understory planting or container gardening. It blooms mainly during the cooler months, adding vibrant color when other plants are dormant. Relatively low-maintenance, it benefits from light pruning to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Due to its compact size and appealing blooms, Jacobinia pauciflora is a popular choice for decorative borders, patio gardens, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Jacobinia is a wonderful, long-blooming, tropical plant, easy to grow in tropical areas and in containers. It is perfect for Mediterranean gardens. Great as a foundation plant in shady spots, or as a low flowering hedge. Excellent for beds and borders, and as a houseplant.

Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is a dense, neat and tidy, evergreen shrub or small tree of compact, rounded to conical habit, with narrow, long, glossy, dark green leaves. Young stems are vivid red. Small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring or early summer and are followed by dark purple berries in autumn. Attractive to pollinators and birds.

Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is adaptable to a wide range of soils and conditions. It thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soil, and grows well in full sun or partial shade. It is resistant to frost, but doesn’t’ like very exposed sites, therefore, needs to be sheltered from strong winds. Low maintenance plant, tolerant of hard pruning. Portuguese Laurel 'Angustifolia', differs from the classic variety for its greater density and narrower leaves. It is, therefore, superb for formal hedges. It forms great windbreaks and privacy screens. It reduces noise and pollution. It can be grown as a topiary tree.

Pittosporum ‘Victoria’ is an upright, bushy, dense, evergreen shrub with small, elliptic, leathery, silvery-green leaves with irregular, wavy, white margins, tinged dark pink in winter. Small, fragrant, bell-shaped, dark purple flowers bloom in late spring and early summer and are followed by dark grey seed capsules. Pittosporum ‘Victoria’ can grow in a wide variety of soils, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and the best leaf colour is in full sun, but it can grow well in partial shade. Resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, drying winter winds. It is tolerant of coastal conditions and ideal for coastal areas. Tolerant of urban pollution. Generally, pest-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Tawhiwhi or Kohuhu 'Victoria' is a great ornamental shrub, very attractive and resilient. Suitable for coastal, urban, and cottage gardens. Excellent for beds and borders, wall-side borders, and trellises. Great for hedges and screens, and for growing in containers.

Nandina 'Pink Blush' is an evergreen shrub with an upright, compact habit, making it a useful choice for structured planting schemes or low-maintenance borders. The foliage is finely divided and bamboo-like, emerging with pink and cream tones in spring before maturing to green, then taking on red and pink hues again as temperatures drop in autumn and winter. This seasonal colour change gives the plant year-round interest, with particularly striking displays in spring and autumn when the new and ageing foliage overlap in tone. In early to mid summer, small white flowers appear in loose clusters, though they are not the plant's primary ornamental feature. The shrub maintains a neat, dense form without requiring extensive pruning, making it suitable for smaller gardens, containers, or as part of a mixed border. It tolerates a range of soil types, including loamy and clay soils, provided drainage is reasonable, and performs well in sheltered or lightly shaded positions as well as full sun. Its compact size and tidy growth habit make it adaptable for use in urban gardens or as a low hedge alternative.

Portuguese Laurel 'Angustifolia' is an evergreen shrub with a dense, compact habit, making it well suited to hedging and screening. Its foliage consists of narrow, glossy dark green leaves, smaller and more elongated than the species type, carried on distinctive reddish stems that provide additional interest throughout the year. In late spring to early summer, small white flowers appear in slender, upright racemes, held above the foliage and offering a contrast against the dark leaves. These are followed by small dark purple to black berries later in the year, adding further seasonal interest. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, while the berries provide a food source for birds through autumn and winter. The dense evergreen growth also offers shelter and nesting opportunities for garden birds throughout the year. This shrub tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, and performs well in both sun and shade. It is also tolerant of exposed and coastal conditions, making it a versatile choice for hedging, topiary, or as a specimen shrub in a variety of garden settings.

Loropetalum chinense ‘Black Pearl’ is a bushy, compact, rounded, multi-stemmed, spreading, semi-evergreen shrub with small, leathery, heart-shaped, dark purple leaves. Fragrant, spider-like, reddish-pink flowers with long petals, resembling witch hazel, blooming in February and March. Loropetalum chinense ‘Black Pearl’ prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Doesn’t like waterlogged and shallow chalk soils. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. It grows best in sunny, sheltered, frost-free areas. Too much shade reduces flowering. It can withstand some frost, but has to be sheltered from harsh, drying winter winds. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance shrub, doesn’t require pruning. Chinese Fringe Flower is a very pretty evergreen shrub suitable for various purposes. Perfect for cottage, urban, and woodland gardens. Excellent for beds and borders, shrub and wall-side borders. Great for growing in containers. In colder areas, it should be brought inside during the winter.

Rosa 'Giallo Puro Intenso' is a deciduous shrub rose with an upright, bushy habit, forming a well-structured addition to borders and garden beds. The foliage is glossy and mid-green, providing a healthy backdrop to the flowers throughout the growing season. This rose produces vivid, pure yellow blooms with an intense colour that holds well as the flowers open. Flowering typically begins in late spring and continues in flushes through summer into early autumn, offering a long season of colour. The blooms are well-formed, with a classic rose shape that makes them suitable for cutting as well as garden display. The flowers attract pollinating insects such as bees, making this rose a useful addition for gardeners wishing to support local pollinator populations. Regular deadheading will encourage further flowering flushes and prolong the display. This variety performs best in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil. It benefits from good air circulation to reduce the risk of fungal diseases common to roses, and an annual mulch will help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Suitable for mixed borders, rose beds, or as a specimen shrub where its bright colour can be appreciated at close range.

Photinia x fraseri 'Atropurpurea Nana' is an ornamental, upright, evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, oval, glossy dark green leaves, bright red when young. Inconspicuous, small, creamy-white flowers bloom in April and May are sometimes followed by bright red berries. Spring pruning eliminates flowers and stimulates new red growth. Photinia x fraseri 'Atropurpurea Nana' grows best in average, fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils, except waterlogged and compact. Once established, it is resistant of frost and drought. Young leaves may be damaged by late frosts, therefore it should be sheltered, especially from harsh winds. Easy to grow, low maintenance plant. Photinia x fraseri 'Atropurpurea Nana' is a lovely, colourful shrub, great as a specimen or accent plant, perfect for informal hedges and screens useful for noise reduction or wind protection. Excellent for cottage and urban gardens.

Euonymous alatus is a large, dense, spreading deciduous shrub with oval, green leaves, that turn spectacularly scarlet-red in autumn. Tiny, inconspicuous, greenish flowers bloom in spring and summer, and are followed by highly ornamental purple and red fruits in autumn and throughout the winter. Bare winter branches are attractive because of their “corky” wings. Euonymous alatus can grow in a wide range of soils, but thrives in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun and the best leaf colour is achieved in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Generally, pest-free. Attractive to birds. It can withstand severe pruning, and has a tendency to be invasive. Euonymous alatus is a stunning shrub with beautiful fiery red autumn foliage, hence the name Burning Bush. It is perfect as a specimen plant, great for informal hedges and screens, wall-side borders, and shrub borders. Best-looking when planted against evergreens.