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Pyracantha Coccinea ‘Red Column’ is an upright, dense, prickly, evergreen shrub with elliptical, glossy green leaves and clusters of 5-petal, white flowers blooming in summer. Flowers are followed by masses of bright red berries which last throughout autumn and part of the winter looking very attractive and providing food for garden wildlife. Pyracantha Coccinea ‘Red Column’ thrives in average, fairly fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist, well-drained soils. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. Once established, tolerant of drought. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, winter winds. Low maintenance plant, it doesn’t require pruning. Tough and very easy to care for. ‘Red Column’ Firethorn is an excellent and attractive shrub that provides interest all year round. Because of its dense and prickly habit, ideal for informal, impenetrable hedges and screens. Suitable for informal, cottage, and wildlife gardens. It can be trained up a wall or a trellis or grown as a freestanding shrub.

Liriodendron tulipifera, or Tulip Tree, is a wonderful, deciduous tree of pyramidal habit when young, and rounded when mature, with glossy green leaves with distinctive lobes, that turn vibrant golden-yellow in autumn. Lovely, tulip-shaped, yellowish-green flowers with orange at the base, bloom, usually high in the tree, in late spring and early summer. Flowers appear on mature trees, at least 12 to 15 years old. They are followed by cone-like fruit which persist on branches throughout the winter. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Liriodendron tulipifera prefers fertile, loose, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Tulip Tree is an attractive fast growing tree, perfect as a specimen plant or a shade tree, alone or planted in groups, popular for its beautiful, bright autumn foliage. Excellent for large woodland gardens. It is attractive to bees and hummingbirds.

Lonicera x heckrottii 'Gold Flame' is commonly known as the Gold Flame Honeysuckle. This plant is a hybrid twining climber, a crossbreed between two other Lonicera species. It's cherished for its strikingly vibrant and fragrant flowers, as well as its versatility in a range of garden settings.

The standout feature of the 'Gold Flame' is its tubular blossoms. These flowers are an alluring fusion of colors: the exterior is a rich pink or magenta while the inside boasts a luminous orange-yellow, creating a dazzling display throughout the summer. The blooms are not only visually captivating but are also intensely fragrant, releasing a sweet aroma that can attract a multitude of pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies.

The plant's foliage consists of opposing, ovate leaves that are deep green, providing a contrasting backdrop to the bright flowers. This honeysuckle prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-draining soil. It can be trained on trellises, fences, or arches, where it can exhibit its vining nature, although it's not as aggressive as some other honeysuckle species. With regular pruning, it remains manageable and can even be grown in containers. Apart from its ornamental beauty, 'Gold Flame' is also known for its resilience against pests and diseases, making it a favorite choice among gardeners and landscapers.

The Stewartstonian Azalea is an excellent choice for gardens, offering year-round beauty and reliable performance. In spring, it produces a profusion of vibrant orange-red blooms that brighten any landscape. Its dense, compact form makes it perfect for borders, foundation plantings, or massing in woodland gardens. The glossy green foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season and transforms into a rich burgundy-red in the fall, adding seasonal interest. This hardy evergreen azalea thrives in partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. It’s relatively low-maintenance, requiring only occasional pruning and consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. Additionally, it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a beneficial plant for supporting local ecosystems while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of any garden.

Molinia caerulea 'Moorflamme' is a compact and elegant ornamental grass celebrated for its upright habit, fine texture, and striking seasonal color changes. Typically growing to around 90–120 cm in height, it forms neat clumps of slender green leaves that remain fresh and tidy throughout the growing season. In late summer, it sends up tall, airy flower spikes tinged with purple that sway gracefully in the breeze, adding height and movement without bulk.

One of its standout features is its vibrant autumn transformation. As the season shifts, the foliage turns brilliant shades of golden yellow, providing a warm, glowing presence in borders, prairie-style plantings, or naturalistic gardens. The seedheads persist into winter, offering structural interest and subtle beauty even in the colder months.

'Moorflamme' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil, though it tolerates a range of conditions once established. It's low-maintenance and deer-resistant, making it a reliable and attractive choice for gardeners. Its moderate size and refined appearance allow it to blend beautifully with perennials, other grasses, and shrubs in both formal and informal designs.

Physocarpus ‘Darts Gold’ is a medium-sized, compact, mounded deciduous shrub with exfoliating bark on mature branches, and ovate, three-lobed, bright golden-yellow leaves when young, lime-green when mature, yellow-bronze in autumn. Small, pink-tinted, creamy-white flowers in dense, flat, rounded clusters bloom in late spring and early summer and are followed by reddish fruit. Physocarpus ‘Darts Gold’ prefers average, dry to medium moisture, slightly acidic, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade, but can tolerate a wide range of soils. Doesn’t like hot and humid climates. If planted in chalky soil, susceptible to chlorosis. Very resilient, can grow in harsh conditions. It is very tolerant of urban pollution, therefore, suitable for growing in cities. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Physocarpus ‘Darts Gold’ is best used for mass planting in shrub borders and wall-side borders, or for hedges and screens. Great for erosion control on banks and slopes.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus' is a striking deciduous ornamental grass valued for its impressive height, graceful form, and dramatic seasonal colour. Forming dense clumps of arching green foliage with a distinct white midrib, it creates movement and texture within garden borders throughout the growing season. In late summer, tall stems rise above the foliage carrying rich reddish-purple flower plumes that gradually soften to silvery tones as autumn progresses, providing long-lasting interest well into winter.

As temperatures cool, the foliage develops beautiful shades of bronze, orange, and gold, making this grass especially attractive in autumn planting schemes. Its upright yet flowing habit makes it ideal for adding structure to mixed borders, prairie-style gardens, and contemporary landscapes. The plumes also catch low sunlight beautifully, bringing warmth and atmosphere to outdoor spaces.

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Miscanthus ‘Malepartus’ is hardy, reliable, and easy to maintain. Once established, it tolerates periods of drought and requires only an annual cutback in late winter or early spring before fresh growth appears, ensuring a tidy and healthy display each year.

Acer palmatum dissectum, commonly known as the laceleaf Japanese maple, is a popular ornamental tree renowned for its intricate, finely divided foliage. This deciduous shrub or small tree is part of the Aceraceae family and originates from Japan, Korea, and China. It typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 meters (6 to 10 feet) with a similar spread, making it a perfect choice for small gardens and container planting.

The leaves of Acer palmatum dissectum are deeply lobed and serrated, resembling delicate lace. Throughout the seasons, the foliage transitions from a vibrant green in spring and summer to spectacular shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn, providing year-round interest. The tree's cascading, weeping habit adds an elegant and graceful element to any landscape design.

Acer palmatum dissectum prefers a position in partial shade with well-drained, moist soil. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning to maintain its shape. This tree is also known for its resilience to pests and diseases. Its compact size and striking appearance make it an excellent choice for adding structure and color to garden borders, patios, and rockeries in British gardens.

Wisteria floribunda ‘Multijugo’ is an exceptional choice for gardens seeking dramatic vertical interest and seasonal impact. Famous for producing some of the longest flower racemes of any wisteria, its cascading, violet-lilac blooms can reach impressive lengths, creating a breath taking display in late spring. The flowers are lightly fragrant and appear in abundance, often before the foliage has fully emerged, enhancing their visual effect.

This vigorous, deciduous climber is best suited to medium or large gardens where it has space to develop. It performs beautifully when trained over sturdy structures such as pergolas, arches, or along sunny walls. A strong support system is essential, as mature plants can become heavy over time.

Wisteria ‘Multijugo’ thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and prefers a sunny, sheltered position to encourage reliable flowering. Like all wisterias, it benefits from regular pruning twice a year to maintain shape, control size, and promote flowering spurs.

Once established, it is hardy and long-lived, making it a valuable investment for adding elegance, height, and a sense of romance to a thoughtfully designed garden space.

 

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' is a captivating deciduous shrub, renowned for its striking winter blooms and vibrant fall foliage. Standing at an impressive height of 150cm, this cultivar of witch hazel makes a stunning statement in any garden.

The most notable feature of 'Jelena' is its unique flowers. During the late winter, when most of the garden lies dormant, this shrub bursts into life with an abundance of ribbon-like petals. These flowers are a coppery-orange colour exuding a spicy fragrance that adds a sensory delight to the garden. They contrast beautifully against the bare, woody branches, creating a striking visual display.

As the seasons change, so does the foliage of 'Jelena'. In autumn, the leaves turn a fiery array of colours, from bright yellows to rich oranges and reds, before falling to the ground. This seasonal transformation adds year-round interest to the landscape.

This witch hazel variety thrives in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil and prefers a position in full sun to partial shade. It's relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal pruning, mainly to shape or remove any dead or crossed branches. 'Jelena' is also known for its hardiness, making it a resilient choice for many gardens.

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.

Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Glauca' is a large, dense, coniferous, evergreen tree of pyramidal habit, with peeling, brown bark, deeply fragrant, blue-green to silvery-green, scale-like leaves, and small, rounded cones in spring. Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Glauca' is adaptable to a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained. It prefers fertile, slightly acidic, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. It grows best in full sun. Once established, resistant to drought. Tolerant of urban pollution and paved areas, also heat and coastal conditions. It needs to be sheltered form strong winds. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Arizona cypress 'Glauca' is a wonderful, architectural, evergreen tree, perfect for creating tall, dense hedges and screens. Suitable for larger coastal, urban, and cottage gardens. Great as a specimen plant. Excellent as a street tree or planted in parks and larger urban areas.

Salix x sepulcralis var. chrysocoma is a vigorous, fast-growing, wide-spreading, deciduous tree of weeping habit, with elegant, arching branches, golden-yellow when young, and narrow, lance-shaped, bright green leaves. Yellow male and green female catkins emerge in spring along the leaves. Weeping branches grow to the ground forming an attractive golden-green curtain. Salix x sepulcralis var. chrysocoma is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers deep, moderately fertile soil, in full sun. Ideal for wet and damp sites. Resistant to frost and air pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Easy to grow and maintain. Golden Weeping Willow is a stunning, elegant, decorative, architectural tree, perfect as a specimen plant or focal point in large gardens. Looks beautiful when planted near streams and ponds. Great for large urban areas and suitable for wildlife gardens as well.

Acer campestre, or the field maple, a medium-sized deciduous tree, is the UK’s only native maple tree. Its round, dense, bushy crown is asymmetrical and capriciously growing. The branches have corky fissures. The foliage is dark green, turning golden yellow in autumn. Small, yellow-green flowers are followed by winged fruits. Acer campestre is a very adaptable tree. It likes rich and well-drained soil, but also grows well in high pH soils or acid soils. It is tolerant to draught and air pollution and resistant to frost and wind. In its first years, it is very shade tolerant, but subsequently, it requires more light. Apart from growing in woods and hedgerows, it is often planted in broad streets, coastal and industrial areas. It is perfect for medium and large gardens, as a tree or a hedge, and suitable for roof gardens and growing in containers.

Stipa gigantea, also known as Giant Feather Grass, is a species of ornamental grass known for its beautiful and towering presence in outdoor gardens. This grass is native to Southwest Europe and North Africa, but has become popular worldwide as a garden plant due to its stunning appearance and ease of care.

The most prominent feature of Stipa gigantea is its tall, slim silhouette. It can grow up to six feet tall with a spread of up to four feet, making it a commanding presence in any garden. The grass has long, slender blades that are a bright green color and arch gracefully outwards, creating a cascading effect. The blades then turn golden-yellow in the fall, providing a beautiful contrast to the greenery of other plants in the garden. The plants can also be used for ornamental purposes, as the blades are thin and flexible, making them ideal for weaving and other crafts.

The flower stalks of Stipa gigantea are another striking feature. The stalks can reach up to eight feet tall and bear large, billowing panicles of delicate, feathery flowers that sway gently in the breeze. The flowers are long-lasting and stay on the plants through most of the summer and into the fall, putting on a beautiful show for onlookers. The feathery plumes of the flowers are striking when caught by the sun's rays, creating an ethereal, glowing effect.

One of the main reasons that Stipa gigantea is such a popular garden plant is because it is low-maintenance and easy to grow. The grass prefers well-draining soil and full sun exposure. It can adapt to a wide range of soil types, but prefers slightly alkaline soil and can also tolerate drought conditions. In the winter, the plant should be cut back to ground level to encourage new growth in the spring.

In summary, Stipa gigantea is an eye-catching and easy-to-grow plant that adds a unique touch to any outdoor garden. Its towering height and feather-like flowers are sure to make a statement, while its low-maintenance needs make it a favorite among gardeners.

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.

Catalpa bungei, also known as the Chinese catalpa or the Manchurian catalpa, is a deciduous tree that is native to China and Korea. It is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 40 feet tall and 30 feet wide.

The tree has a broad, spreading canopy with large, heart-shaped leaves that are up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide. The leaves are dark green and glossy on top, and paler underneath. In the fall, the leaves turn a vibrant yellow before falling off.

Catalpa bungei produces beautiful, fragrant white flowers in the late spring or early summer. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and up to 2 inches wide. They are arranged in large clusters at the ends of the branches and attract bees and other pollinators.

After the flowers fade, the tree produces long, slender seed pods that are up to 20 inches long. The pods are cylindrical and contain numerous small, flat seeds.

Catalpa bungei is a hardy and adaptable tree that can grow in a wide range of soils and conditions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture. The tree is commonly used in landscaping and as a shade tree in parks and gardens.

Overall, Catalpa bungei is a beautiful and hardy tree that provides year-round interest with its large leaves, fragrant flowers, and interesting seed pods.

Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' is a robust, vigorous, medium-sized deciduous tree with dense, conical to oval crown and impressive foliage. Five-lobed shiny leaves are rich, dark red-purple in spring and summer, and golden, orange and maroon in autumn. Clusters of yellow-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves and are followed by purple winged nuts. Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' can grow in any soil, except peaty soils and soils with stagnant groundwater. It can withstand short floods and harsh winds, but it doesn’t like sea winds. It prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade, heat, drought, and frost. Very resilient and low maintenance. Crimson King Norway Maple is commonly used as a park tree and as a solitary species. It is tolerant to air pollution and partial paving, therefore, suitable for growing in cities and industrial areas. Ideal for larger gardens where it can provide deep shade and background for specimen plants.

Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider' is a golden variant of the popular Leyland Cypress. It’s a large, vigorous, fast-growing, coniferous, evergreen tree with narrowly upright habit and open, horizontal branches covered with bright-yellow tipped lime-green leaves.

Cuprocyparis leylandii thrives on a variety of soils, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun. It is resilient to frost, urban pollution and spray salt, therefore, suitable for growing in cities and in coastal areas. Generally, pest-free and disease-free.

Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider' is one of the best golden conifers. Its beautiful colour does not fade or turn brown during winter but remains bright and fresh. Perfect for formal garden hedges. Very popular among gardeners because of its dense and fast-growing habit. Ideal for noise reduction, wind protection and for creating beautiful privacy screens. It can also be a nice specimen plant, but it must be regularly trimmed not to outgrow its space in small landscapes.

Amelanchier Ballerina is an ornamental, spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree with vase-shaped crown. Its long-stemmed, glossy, oval, leaves are bronze in spring, dark green in summer, and red-purple in autumn. The autumn colour is very attractive. White and slightly blushed pink flowers grow in large, loose clusters. Small edible red to deep purple berries appear in July but are mostly eaten by birds. Amelanchier Ballerina is a resilient and tough tree. It can grow in full sun or partial shade. It likes moist lime-free soils, preferably clay or sandy, and will grow well in damp places. It is resistant to frost, can withstand wind, and tolerates partial paving and air pollution. This attractive ornamental plant is suitable for any garden. It looks great in small, patio, roof, or rock gardens. Good for growing in containers. Perfect for urban gardens and for planting in narrow streets.