Erica tetralix 'Con Underwood'

cross-leaved heath

1 litre pot £5.99 Email me when in stock
available to order from late summer 2013 Buy
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  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained acid soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: July to October
  • Flower colour: magenta
  • Other features: lance-shaped grey-green leaves
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    Star-like whorls of magenta-pink flowers appear from July to October at the tips of the stems, which are clothed in lance-shaped grey-green leaves. This charming cross-leafed heath prefers an open, sunny location with freely draining acid soil. Compact and spreading in habit, it creates a marvellous tapestry effect planted in bold drifts alongside other varieties with contrasting foliage and flowers.

  • Garden care: During the growing season water regularly, applying a half-strength application of a balanced liquid fertiliser every four weeks. After the plant has flowered trim with shears or secateurs to remove the dead flowers and encourage bushy growth.
Calluna vulgaris Wickwar Flame

Calluna vulgaris 'Wickwar Flame'

Scots heather

Mauve-pink flowers and golden autumn foliage

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Campanula carpatica Blaue Clips

Campanula carpatica 'Blaue Clips'

bellflower

Profusion of blue, bell-like flowers

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2 litre pot within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Ajuga reptans Burgundy Glow

Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

bugle

Multi-coloured evergreen foliage

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Lamium maculatum Beacon Silver

Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'

dead nettle

Quickly forms a silvery carpet in shade

£8.99 Buy
2 litre pot available to order from autumn 2013
 

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  • Q:

    Plant advice for 2 new beds please

    Hello, I need some help to decide which plants to put into two new areas please:- 1: A semi-circle flash bed at the front of the house, size approx 2m x 0.80m and 0.80m deep. I thought about the 3 following options for a small tree/bush in the middle:- a) Magnolia soulangeana, but I was worried about the size that it could grow to and possible problems with roots etc . Will it stay small if the size of the container is used to restrict it? b) Witch Hazel (Hamamelis intermediana 'Diane'). Will it spread too much? I think this is very pretty. c) Corylus avellana 'contorta' Then I also need to think about ground cover plants to help suppress weeds. I am only interested in fully hardy, easy to look after plants, could be with some flowers or coloured leaves. 2:- A thin path between neighbours (approx 2m x 0.40). My idea is to plant bamboo. I would love a modern thin run of bamboo with ground cover. My worry is which bamboos to use. I love the yellow, like Phyllostychys aureocaulis (Golden Grove) but not sure if it is strong enough as it could be exposed to some wind. I bought from you a couple of years ago the Phyllostychys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis' which I planted in pots but it died this year. I see on your website some other bamboos but I don't like them as much as their canes seems less exposed and have a lot more foliage. But possibly these would be a better alternative... ...? For the ground cover I as thinking of Ophiopogen nigrescen. Do you think these plants will be suitable, or have you any other suggestions? Thank you for your help, Galia
    Asked on 2/15/2010 by e moran

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    Winter flowering bedding plants for planters and window boxes

    Hi I need to order 30+ plants for planters and window boxes. They need to flower during the winter and be fairly hardy. Can you recommend 3 or 4 types please. They are to be planted in the school so not too expensive as pupils do have access to the areas! Pansies and Begonias have been suggested but I thought I would ask an expert! All suggestions gratefully received. Darren
    Asked on 8/18/2009 by Darren Maeers

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    • A:

      Hello Darren, The best options for winter colour are pansies, polyanthus, bellis and heathers. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor .

      Answered on 8/19/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk
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