Search results

Rose ‘Giallo Puro Intenso’ grown as a standard (tree) rose is a bold and uplifting feature, bringing intense, pure yellow blooms held high above a clear stem. Its elevated form creates a strong focal point, adding brightness, structure, and visual impact to any garden setting.

This variety is particularly well suited to formal gardens, patios, and courtyard spaces where symmetry and seasonal colour 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 site, it requires full light to achieve its strongest flowering performance and richest colour. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from good air circulation to maintain healthy growth and continuous blooming.

As a standard rose, ‘Giallo Puro Intenso’ needs regular maintenance, including feeding during the growing season, deadheading spent flowers, and annual pruning in late winter or early spring to maintain a balanced, rounded crown and encourage vigorous new growth.

Overall, it offers long-lasting seasonal interest, vibrant colour, and excellent versatility, making it a valuable addition to both traditional and contemporary garden designs.

An elegant, dwarf, compact, coniferous, evergreen shrub of rounded habit, with long, soft green needles, and small, ovoid, green to brown cones in autumn. A result of a controlled crossbreeding of Pinus nigra and Pinus densiflora. Pinus 'Marie Bregeon' can tolerate a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, neutral to acidic, loamy or sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand coastal conditions and is suitable for coastal areas. Extremely resistant to frost, tolerant of exposed positions and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Dwarf Pinus 'Marie Bregeon' is an exceptional, little shrub that naturally forms a neat, rounded shape, without any pruning. It is ideal for coastal and rock gardens, surrounded by stones or pebbles, but also suitable for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great as a focal point or accent plant in small gardens. Excellent for growing in containers.

Rose ‘Giallo Sfumato’ grown as a standard (tree) rose is a refined and eye-catching feature, offering softly blended yellow blooms with subtle tonal variations held above a clear stem. This elevated form creates a graceful focal point, adding height, structure, and seasonal colour to any garden setting.

It is particularly well suited to formal gardens, courtyard spaces, and patios where its elegant flower colour can be appreciated at eye level. When planted in pairs, it creates a balanced and decorative framing effect for entrances, pathways, or seating areas, while a single specimen works beautifully as a standalone feature in a container or central border position.

Best grown in a sunny, open site, it thrives with plenty of light, which enhances flowering and brings out the delicate colour transitions in the petals. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from good air circulation to maintain healthy growth and reliable repeat blooming.

As a standard rose, ‘Giallo Sfumato’ requires regular care, 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 encourage strong new growth.

Hydrangea paniculata on a clear stem, often referred to as a standard or tree-form hydrangea, is a versatile and elegant choice for a wide range of garden styles. Its distinctive shape features a single, clear trunk topped with a full, rounded canopy of vibrant green leaves and large, conical flower heads. Throughout summer, these blooms emerge in shades of creamy white, gradually maturing to soft pinks or blush tones as the season progresses, providing long-lasting seasonal interest.

This plant is highly suitable for gardens of all sizes because of its compact footprint and vertical emphasis, which make it ideal for smaller spaces or as a focal point in larger borders. It thrives in both modern and traditional settings, fitting seamlessly into formal designs or more relaxed cottage gardens. Its height and form also make it perfect for planting in pots or as a statement feature by entrances, patios, or pathways. Hardy and low-maintenance, it tolerates a variety of soils, enjoys full sun to partial shade, and rewards gardeners with stunning flowers and structure year after year.

The Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as the common lilac, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Oleaceae (olive) family. Native to the Balkan Peninsula, it has been widely cultivated across Europe and North America for its fragrant, showy blossoms and ornamental appeal.

Growing to an average height of 4–6 metres (13–20 feet), Syringa vulgaris forms a dense, multi-stemmed thicket with an upright, spreading habit. Its dark green, ovate leaves are simple and arranged oppositely along the stems, providing lush foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season.

The plant is best known for its spectacular blooms, which appear in mid to late spring. The conical panicles, measuring 10–20 cm (4–8 inches) long, consist of small, tubular flowers. The flowers are highly fragrant, making them a favourite for gardens and floral arrangements.

Thriving in temperate climates, Syringa vulgaris prefers well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil and full sun for optimal blooming. It is cold-hardy and can withstand harsh winters, making it a popular choice for northern regions. 

Historically, lilacs have symbolised love, renewal, and nostalgia, and they are often planted in cottage gardens, hedgerows, and public parks. They attract pollinators, such as butterflies and bees, while being relatively pest-resistant.

Magnolia grandiflora is an exotic-looking, fast-growing, long-lived, evergreen shrub or tree of pyramidal to rounded habit, with attractive, oblong, glossy, dark-green leaves, copper-brown underneath. Beautiful, fragrant, goblet-shaped, creamy-white flowers bloom from June to September and are followed by red, cone-like seedpods. Magnolia grandiflora, or Sothern Magnolia, is easily grown in a wide range of soils, except too dry or too wet, but prefers fertile, rich, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils. Once established, it can withstand some drought. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. It has very good cold tolerance, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, dry winds. Low maintenance, generally, pest-free and disease-free. Not very tolerant of urban pollution. Magnolia grandiflora is an American variety of Magnolia. It’s an excellent ornamental tree, perfect as a specimen plant or a shade tree. Great for informal, cottage, and woodland gardens. Excellent for beds and borders, informal hedges and screens, and for growing in containers.

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.

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill' is a small, dense tree of upright habit when young and more spreading when mature, and serrated, oval, hairy leaves, bronze when they emerge, dark green in summer, greyish underneath, and spectacular red and orange in autumn. Pale pink to white flowers grow in large, loose, pendulous clusters and bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by purple-black berries. Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill' can grow in a wide range of soil conditions, even damp, but prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. It is resistant to frost, wind, and de-icing slat. Tolerant of air pollution. Generally, pest-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Pink Juneberry Tree is a lovely, ornamental tree, perfect for informal, cottage, wildlife, and urban gardens. Great as a specimen or accent plant. Excellent for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens. Very good choice for streets, avenues, and industrial areas.

Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' is an exceptional choice for gardens where elegant form, year-round interest, and vibrant seasonal colour are desired. This compact, weeping Japanese maple develops a graceful cascading habit, making it ideal for smaller gardens, courtyard spaces, woodland settings, and ornamental borders. Its finely dissected foliage emerges in shades of orange-red during spring, matures to rich red-green tones through summer, and culminates in a spectacular display of crimson, scarlet, and orange in autumn.

Thriving in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, 'Orangeola' performs best in a sheltered position protected from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun, particularly in warmer areas. In the UK climate, it is generally reliable and hardy, benefiting from partial shade where its delicate foliage can remain at its best throughout the growing season.

This striking tree is particularly effective as a specimen plant, beside ponds, within Japanese-inspired gardens, or grown in a large patio container where its cascading branches can be fully appreciated. Requiring little pruning beyond occasional shaping, it is relatively low-maintenance. Its manageable size and outstanding foliage colour make Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' a superb focal point that brings beauty, texture, and seasonal interest to gardens of all sizes.

Laurus nobilis or Bay Laurel, is a dense, compact, slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree of pyramidal habit, dark grey bark, and aromatic, narrowly ovate, leathery, dark green leaves used in cooking, especially in French and Mediterranean cuisine. Clusters of small, yellowish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by glossy, dark purple, berry-like drupes.

Bay Laurel can grow in a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained, but thrives in fertile, moist, and well-drained soils. It prefers full sun, but doesn’t mind partial shade. It is tolerant of salt, therefore, suitable for coastal areas. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. In colder climates, it needs to be grown in containers and brought inside during the winter.

Laurus nobilis is a wonderful, long-lived shrub, perfect as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Suitable for growing in containers, great as a topiary, and excellent for hedges and screens. Essential for herb garden.

Citrus sinensis 'Naranjo' is a beautiful evergreen citrus tree admired for its glossy deep green foliage, highly fragrant white blossom, and delicious sweet oranges. Bringing a Mediterranean feel to gardens, patios, and conservatories, this attractive tree provides year-round ornamental interest as flowers and ripening fruit often appear together on the plant. During spring and summer, the scented blossom attracts pollinators and fills sheltered outdoor spaces with a refreshing citrus fragrance.

Best grown in a sunny, sheltered position, Citrus sinensis ‘Naranjo’ thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering during warmer months. In the UK climate, it is commonly grown in containers so it can be moved into a greenhouse, conservatory, or frost-free area during winter. Its compact habit makes it particularly suitable for patios, terraces, courtyards, and smaller gardens.

As a mature specimen, the tree creates an elegant focal point with both ornamental and practical value. The vibrant orange fruit contrasts beautifully against the glossy foliage, adding colour and interest while also producing edible, home-grown citrus fruit.

Hydrangea paniculata on a clear stem, often referred to as a standard or tree-form hydrangea, is a versatile and elegant choice for a wide range of garden styles. Its distinctive shape features a single, clear trunk topped with a full, rounded canopy of vibrant green leaves and large, conical flower heads. Throughout summer, these blooms emerge in shades of creamy white, gradually maturing to soft pinks or blush tones as the season progresses, providing long-lasting seasonal interest.

This plant is highly suitable for gardens of all sizes because of its compact footprint and vertical emphasis, which make it ideal for smaller spaces or as a focal point in larger borders. It thrives in both modern and traditional settings, fitting seamlessly into formal designs or more relaxed cottage gardens. Its height and form also make it perfect for planting in pots or as a statement feature by entrances, patios, or pathways. Hardy and low-maintenance, it tolerates a variety of soils, enjoys full sun to partial shade, and rewards gardeners with stunning flowers and structure year after year.

Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’ is a medium-sized, bushy, dense, winter-flowering, evergreen shrub with leathery, broadly oval, dark green leaves, and cluster of small, starry, white flowers opening form deep pink buds and blooming from December to March. Flowers are followed by ornamental, glossy, dark blue berries. Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’ can adapt to a wide range of soil conditions, but thrives in fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Very adaptable, it can grow in full sun, partial shade, and even full shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand wind, exposed positions, and coastal conditions. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’ is a tough, beautiful, winter-flowering plant, great for cottage, urban, and coastal gardens. Excellent for brightening shady garden corners or bare winter gardens. Perfect for shrub borders, informal hedges and screens, and foundation plantings. Good as a specimen or accent plant.

Prunus domestica 'Mirabelle de Nancy' is a robust and sturdy plum tree, very popular in France since 15th century. It has broadly elliptic, mid-green leaves and lovely white flowers blooming in April. Small, round, rich yellow cherry plums have juicy and sweet flesh and are ready for harvesting in late summer. Prunus domestica 'Mirabelle de Nancy' is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers medium fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It doesn’t like humid partial shade. It is extremely resistant to frost, even flowers can withstand some late spring frost. It doesn’t require much attention and will crop heavily even without pruning. Doesn’t have serious disease or pest problems. It is self-fertile but the crop is better with a pollinator nearby. Cherry plum 'Mirabelle de Nancy' is best when ripe and eaten fresh from the tree, but it is also great for jams and preserves. Very decorative and undemanding plant.

Arbutus unedo multi-stem is an evergreen, ornamental, multi-stem, capriciously growing shrub or small tree with glossy, leathery, mid-green foliage. It is very unusual and stunning all year round. Clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped, white flowers bloom from autumn to mid-winter. Round, yellow fruits appear in winter and slowly become ripe in the next 12 months, gradually turning red. They are still on the tree when new flowers show up in autumn. A grey-brown bark peels, revealing cinnamon-colored inner bark. Arbutus unedo multi-stem grows slowly in a multi-stem form. It can grow in all kinds of soils and climate conditions, but prefers acidic, moist and well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant to drought, disease-free and pest-free. Very resilient. This unusual, colorful and very attractive plant is perfect as a specimen plant, great for shrub borders, hedges, coastal gardens, and for growing in containers.

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.

Magnolia grandiflora ‘François Treyve’ is an outstanding evergreen standard tree, valued for its bold foliage, elegant form, and spectacular summer flowers. Trained on a clear stem, it develops a dense, rounded crown of large, glossy, dark green leaves with attractive rich brown, felted undersides, providing year-round structure and colour. From early to mid-summer, it produces impressive, creamy-white, cup-shaped blooms with a powerful, sweet fragrance, creating a striking focal point and adding a touch of Mediterranean character to the garden.

This variety is more compact and hardier than many evergreen magnolias, making it particularly suitable for gardens in cooler climates. It thrives in a sheltered, sunny to lightly shaded position in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and is ideal for patios, lawns, entranceways, and formal plantings. The standard form allows light to filter beneath the canopy, enabling underplanting with shade-tolerant shrubs or perennials. Requiring minimal pruning and offering excellent wind tolerance once established, Magnolia ‘François Treyve’ is a long-lived, low-maintenance tree that delivers year-round interest, fragrance, and architectural elegance.

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.

The Prunus 'Umineko', a stunning addition to any garden landscape, renowned for its captivating beauty and delicate elegance. Originating from Japan, this ornamental cherry tree, also known as 'Sea Breeze', is cherished for its abundant clusters of pure white blossoms that herald the arrival of spring in a spectacular fashion.

The Prunus 'Umineko' belongs to the esteemed family of flowering cherries, prized for their graceful form and enchanting floral displays. It typically grows to a modest height of around 4-6 meters, making it suitable for gardens of varying sizes. Its compact size makes it an ideal choice for both urban gardens and larger landscapes, where it can serve as a focal point or be planted in clusters for a breathtaking visual impact.

In early spring, before the tree's leaves unfurl, delicate buds burst into a profusion of fragrant, snow-white flowers. These blossoms, borne in clusters along the branches, create a mesmerizing spectacle that attracts pollinators and admirers alike. The Prunus 'Umineko' is a beacon of hope and renewal, symbolizing the rejuvenation of nature after the long winter months.

Following the floral extravaganza, the tree's glossy green foliage emerges, providing a lush backdrop for the remainder of the growing season. In autumn, the leaves transition to vibrant hues of yellow and orange, casting a warm glow across the landscape before gracefully descending.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Prunus 'Umineko' offers a low-maintenance addition to the garden, requiring little more than regular watering and occasional pruning to maintain its shape. It thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a sunny to partially shaded position, although it can tolerate some shade.

Whether planted as a solitary specimen, in a mixed border, or as part of a Japanese-inspired garden, the Prunus 'Umineko' never fails to captivate with its timeless beauty and serene presence. Bring the enchantment of spring to your garden with this exquisite flowering cherry tree, and enjoy its ethereal charm for years to come.

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.