Cotoneaster frigidus 'Cornubia'
cotoneaster
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: June
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This vigourous, semi-evergreen shrub or tree bears clusters of small creamy-white flowers in June. These are followed by masses of almost spherical, bright red berries in late autumn. This fabulous autumn display corresponds with the normally deep green leaves taking on a bronze-tint. This is an excellent specimen plant for a sunny spot, but it needs space to express itself. The berries are highly attractive to birds. - Garden care: After flowering in late spring or early summer, lightly cut back any branches that spoil the symmetry of the plant and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. In autumn trim back lightly any branches that obscure the display of fruit.
Viburnum tinus 'French White'
laurustinus
Handsome large white flower
Myrtus communis
common myrtle
Evergreen shrub with white, fluffy flowers
Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion'
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Gorgeous white flowers
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Atropurpurea Nana'
barberry
A shrub with yellow flowers in spring and autumn colour
Pyracantha Saphyr Jaune ('Cadaune') (PBR)
firethorn (syn. Saphyr Yellow)
Profusion of small yellow berries
Cornus alba 'Sibirica'
red-barked dogwood
Bright coral-red stems in winter
Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade'
spindle tree
Fantastic autumn colour and gorgeous berries
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