Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Florea Pleno'
midland hawthorn
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: all soils except waterlogged
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: March to May
- Flower colour: pink
- Other features: a tough tree for all gardens
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A small thorny, deciduous tree with shallow, three-to five-lobed, mid-green leaves. In spring, double pink flowers are produced often followed by bright red fruit which is harmful if eaten. A good small tree for all gardens, as it is tough enough to stand exposed sites, city pollution and even costal conditions, while also having ornamental value too. - Garden care: 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.
Geranium himalayense 'Gravetye'
cranesbill
Large, purple-blue flowers with reddish centres
£8.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'
foxglove
Large spires of apricot flowers
£7.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Viburnum × bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'
viburnum
Fragrant, bright pink flowers
£14.99
3 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata'
daphne
Fragrant flowers in late winter
£14.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade'
spindle tree
Fantastic autumn colour and gorgeous berries
£44.99
12lt pot (1.25-1.5m)
available to order from summer 2013
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Moerloosei'
flowering quince
Wonderful white flowers blushing pink
£12.99
3 litre pot
available to order from summer 2013
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