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Rhododendron 'Marie Fortier' is a graceful, evergreen shrub admired for its elegant habit and early spring blooms, making it a charming addition to gardens of all sizes. It typically grows to around 1.2–1.5 metres in height and spread, forming a compact, rounded shape that provides structure and year-round greenery.

In early spring, ‘Marie Fortier’ produces trusses of delicate, pale pink flowers with soft shading and subtle spotting, creating a gentle and refined display. Its flowers emerge before many other shrubs, offering early-season interest and attracting pollinators such as bees, helping to support garden biodiversity.

This rhododendron thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter and prefers a sheltered position in partial shade or dappled sunlight. It is particularly well suited to woodland-style gardens, shaded borders, or mixed shrub plantings where it can complement other acid-loving species like azaleas, camellias, and heathers.

With its compact size, dependable flowering, and evergreen foliage, ‘Marie Fortier’ works beautifully as a specimen plant or in groupings for massed colour. Its understated charm, early bloom, and low-maintenance growth make it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking elegance and seasonal interest.

Rhododendron 'Cosmopolitan' is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its vivid spring flowers and neat, rounded habit, making it an excellent feature plant for a wide range of garden settings. Typically growing to around 1.5–2 metres in height and spread, it forms a dense, well-branched shrub that provides structure and year-round foliage interest.

In mid to late spring, ‘Cosmopolitan’ produces large, eye-catching trusses of bright rose-pink flowers, each bloom highlighted with a darker red blotch in the throat. These colourful blooms create a bold display and attract pollinators such as bees, bringing life and movement into the garden.

This rhododendron thrives best in moist, humus-rich, well-drained acidic soil and prefers a sheltered position in partial shade or dappled sunlight. It is particularly effective in woodland-style gardens, mixed shrub borders, or planted alongside other acid-loving plants such as azaleas, camellias, and pieris.

Protection from cold drying winds will help maintain healthy foliage and strong flowering. With its vibrant colour, compact growth, and dependable performance, ‘Cosmopolitan’ is a superb choice for gardeners seeking a reliable and decorative flowering shrub.

Rootgrow is a mycorrhizal fungi product that helps plants establish stronger root systems by forming a symbiotic relationship with their roots. These fungi enhance nutrient and water uptake, particularly phosphorus, leading to healthier, more resilient plants. Rootgrow is commonly used when planting trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables to improve growth, drought resistance, and overall plant health.

However, some plants do not benefit from Rootgrow, including brassicas (cabbage, broccoli, kale), beets, rhododendrons, azaleas, and blueberries. These plants either do not form mycorrhizal associations or prefer acidic soil conditions unsuitable for the fungi. Using Rootgrow on these plants may provide no benefit or, in some cases, be counterproductive.

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' is a vigorous, dense, vase-shaped, upright, evergreen shrub with oval, leathery, variegated foliage - grayish dark-green leaves with silvery undersides and irregular golden-yellow margins. Small, fragrant, tubular, creamy-white flowers bloom in autumn and are followed by cherry-like, edible fruits. Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' can grow in almost any type of soil, but it prefers average, moist, and well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. It can withstand frost, but its shallow roots need to be protected with mulch. It doesn’t like wet conditions. It is tolerant of dry conditions and coastal winds. Fast growing and vigorous. Almost maintenance-free. May become chlorotic on shallow chalky soils. Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' is a nice, variegated variety of Silverberry. It is perfect as a background plant, for hedges and screens, in shrub borders, or for banks and slopes. Great for informal, cottage, coastal, and wildlife gardens.

Acacia dealbata 'Gaulois Astier', commonly known as Mimosa Tree, is an evergreen shrub or a small ornamental tree with a pale green trunk, and large, silvery-grey, feathery or fern-like foliage. Its attractive and unique foliage is popular for its tropical looks and light-filtering effect. In late winter and early spring, Acacia dealbata produces sweetly fragrant, ball-shaped, spectacular, bright yellow fluffy flowers. It is well known and loved for these vibrant yellow flowers that gloriously announce the coming of spring. It likes neutral or acidic, well-drained soil, and sheltered position in full sun. It can grow up to 6m and is suitable for any frost-free location if its height isn’t a problem. Since it is not very sturdy, it may need winter protection. Generally disease-free, but not pest-free. It can get glasshouse red spider mite, fluted scale, and mealybugs. After flowering, it needs a little bit of pruning for removal of dead and damaged branches.

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.

Hoheria sexstylosa ‘Snow White’ is an attractive, evergreen shrub or small tree of pyramidal shape, with attractive, peeling bark, and ovate, sharply toothed, glossy green leaves. Masses of beautiful and delicate, fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers, resemble cherry blossom and bloom throughout summer. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Hoheria sexstylosa ‘Snow White’ prefers fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist, well-drained soils but can adopt to any type of soil as long as it is well-drained. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It needs to be sheltered from cold, dry winds and roots should be protected in winter with mulch. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. This beautiful evergreen shrub with lovely summer flowers is a great addition to any informal, cottage, urban or coastal garden. If heavily pruned, it can be turned into an attractive evergreen hedge and provide privacy and some wind protection. Perfect for shrub borders, wall-side borders, hedges and screens.

Our Hoheria Snow Whites are container grown from seedlings. These trees are approximately 8-10 years old. 

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.

Cordyline australis, or Cabbage Palm, is an impressive, vigorous, palm-like, sub-tropical tree with long, arching, narrow, dark burgundy leaves. The panicles of small, fragrant, white flowers bloom only on mature plants, in late spring to early summer. The flowers are followed by white or blue-tined berries. Cordyline australis (cabbage palm) thrives in full sun or partial shade and grows well in any kind of soil, except waterlogged. It prefers fertile, moist and well-drained soils. It is tolerant to salt, wind, and drought which makes it a perfect coastal plant. It can withstand some cold weather, but frost might damage it. Disease-free and low maintenance. Toxic to animals. Cordyline australis is an incredible specimen tree because of its tropical looks and bold colour. It’s a great addition to any garden, traditional or modern. Perfect for coastal areas. Great for beds and borders, patios and containers.

Araucaria ‘Cunninghami’ is an elegant evergreen plant with a neat, clear stem and a beautifully structured crown of layered, soft green foliage. Its distinctive architectural form makes it an excellent choice for bringing height, texture and year-round greenery into the home.

With its small clear stem, this Araucaria has a particularly attractive tree-like appearance, making it ideal for displaying in decorative pots where its form can be appreciated. It works well in bright, contemporary interiors, conservatories, hallways and larger living spaces, adding a natural focal point without appearing overly bushy.

For best results, position it in a bright room with plenty of indirect light. It can tolerate some direct sunlight, although strong afternoon sun through glass should be avoided. Allow the compost to dry slightly between waterings and avoid leaving the plant standing in water. Good drainage is important.

Slow-growing and relatively easy to care for, Araucaria ‘Cunninghami’ is a long-lasting house plant that can gradually develop into an impressive indoor specimen. Its evergreen foliage provides attractive colour throughout the year, while the clear stem gives it a sophisticated, tree-like character.

Araucaria heterophylla, commonly known as the Norfolk Island pine, is a striking evergreen conifer that makes an excellent indoor ornamental due to its symmetrical, tiered branching and soft, needle-like foliage. Its classic pyramidal form adds architectural interest and a sense of elegance to interiors, making it a popular choice for homes, offices, and conservatories.

Indoors, Araucaria heterophylla thrives in bright, indirect light. While it can tolerate some direct sunlight, prolonged exposure to strong sun may cause browning of the foliage. It prefers a consistent, moderate indoor temperature and does not fare well in cold drafts or sudden temperature fluctuations. Higher humidity levels encourage optimal growth, making occasional misting or placement near a humidifier beneficial in drier environments.

A well-draining potting mix is essential to prevent root rot, and the plant should be watered regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Fertilising during the growing season supports healthy growth and vibrant foliage.

With its elegant form, slow but steady growth, and low-maintenance care requirements, Araucaria heterophylla provides a long-lasting, visually appealing evergreen presence indoors, enhancing both contemporary and traditional interior spaces.

Cotoneaster 'Rothschildianus' is a medium-sized, vigorous, semi-evergreen shrub or small, shrubby tree with arching branches. Its long, narrow, bright green leaves hold all year round in mild winters. Tiny, white, fragrant flowers bloom in summer and are followed by pendant clusters of golden yellow berries in autumn and winter. The berries provide food for birds during the winter. Cotoneaster 'Rothschildianus' grows well in any kind of soil, as long as it is well-drained, but does best in neutral to alkaline. It doesn’t like marshy and waterlogged soils. It prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Low maintenance and easy to grow. Once established, tolerant to cold and drought. In colder areas, it needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Cotoneaster 'Rothschildianus' is an interesting plant, great for banks and slopes, flower beds and borders, informal hedges and screens. Perfect for informal, cottage, and wildlife gardens. Suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Cotoneaster x watereri, often referred to as Waterer's Cotoneaster, is a popular and versatile shrub that has become a cherished addition to many gardens and landscapes in the United Kingdom. This deciduous hybrid shrub is renowned for its attractive appearance, hardiness, and adaptability.

One of the standout features of Cotoneaster x watereri is its elegant form and foliage. It typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 meters, forming a dense and arching habit. The leaves are small, oval-shaped, and glossy green, providing a lush backdrop to its other ornamental features.

One of the most captivating aspects of this shrub is its profusion of flowers and berries. In late spring and early summer, Cotoneaster x watereri bursts into a display of delicate white or pale pink blossoms. These small, star-shaped flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, contributing to local biodiversity.

As summer progresses into autumn, the shrub transitions into another phase of beauty. It produces an abundance of small, round, and brightly colored berries, typically red or orange. These berries not only add visual interest but also serve as a valuable food source for birds during the colder months, enhancing its ecological significance.

Cotoneaster x watereri is known for its adaptability to various growing conditions. It thrives in well-drained soil and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for different garden settings. It is also remarkably hardy and resistant to many common pests and diseases, reducing the need for intensive maintenance.

Maintenance for this shrub is generally straightforward. Pruning can be done to shape the plant or remove dead or diseased branches, but it is often not required. Regular watering during dry spells, especially during its establishment phase, helps ensure its healthy growth.

In conclusion, Cotoneaster x watereri, or Waterer's Cotoneaster, is a cherished shrub in the UK that offers year-round appeal. Its graceful form, glossy foliage, profuse blossoms, and colourful berries make it a versatile and visually pleasing addition to gardens and landscapes. Whether used as a specimen plant, a hedge, or ground cover, this adaptable shrub adds beauty and ecological value to outdoor spaces in the United Kingdom.

Cotoneaster 'Rothschildianus' is a medium-sized, vigorous, semi-evergreen shrub or small, shrubby tree with arching branches. Its long, narrow, bright green leaves hold all year round in mild winters. Tiny, white, fragrant flowers bloom in summer and are followed by pendant clusters of golden yellow berries in autumn and winter. The berries provide food for birds during the winter. Cotoneaster 'Rothschildianus' grows well in any kind of soil, as long as it is well-drained, but does best in neutral to alkaline. It doesn’t like marshy and waterlogged soils. It prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Low maintenance and easy to grow. Once established, tolerant to cold and drought. In colder areas, it needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Cotoneaster 'Rothschildianus' is an interesting plant, great for banks and slopes, flower beds and borders, informal hedges and screens. Perfect for informal, cottage, and wildlife gardens. Suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Acer saccharinum 'Pyramidale', also known as the Pyramid Silver Maple, is a striking, fast-growing deciduous tree known for its strong, upright form and elegant foliage. Reaching a mature height of 20 to 25 meters with a spread of 10 to 15 meters, it forms a tall, narrowly oval canopy, making it ideal for spaces needing vertical emphasis. Its deeply lobed green leaves shimmer with silvery undersides, creating a beautiful, dynamic effect in the wind. In early spring, small red flowers appear before the leaves, offering subtle seasonal interest. 'Pyramidale' thrives in a wide range of soils, including wetter areas, and is highly adaptable to urban conditions. It provides quick shade, adds architectural interest, and brings year-round texture and movement to landscapes and parks.