Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold (PBR)'
American redbud
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: slow-growing
- Flowering period: March to April
- Flower colour: lavender-pink
- Other features: stunning bright-yellow foliage
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Lavender-pink, pea-like flowers form along the bare stems of this wonderful new tree in spring, just before the foliage emerges. The growing tips of this new foliage is flushed with pinkish-orange, but as the leaves mature they become yellow, and later still, greenish. A colourful tree, which will not get too large, it will be happiest in a warm, south-facing spot. - Garden care: Plant in their final location when young as they resent being transplanted. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.
Indigofera himalayensis 'Silk Road'
pink-flowered indigo
Very pretty flowers in late spring
£18.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Cotinus 'Grace'
smoke bush
Fiery autumn colour
£16.99
3 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
smoke bush
Magnificent smoke-like plumes
£49.99
10 litre pot
available to order from summer 2013
Edgeworthia chrysantha
paper bush
Highly scented flowers in late winter
£24.99
1.5 litre pot
available to order from summer 2013
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