Prunus avium 'Plena'
wild cherry
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moist, well-drained, fertile soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A large, spreading tree that is smothered in long-lasting, double white blossom in mid-spring with the new leaves, followed by small reddish fruit. The leaves are dark green and turn rich, vibrant red in autumn. It forms a natural pyramid shape becoming rounded with age, making it an ideal choice for a large garden or as an avenue tree. It is a particularly versatile variety that will tolerate most soils. - Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting the hole and stake firmly. Lightly prune in summer to retain the shape and cut back any dead, diseased or branches which cross to healthy wood.
Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'
lesser periwinkle
Abundance of small white flowers
£8.99
1.5 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Pachysandra terminalis
Japanese spurge
Evergreen ground cover with white flowers. For sun or shade
£8.99
1.5 litre pot
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Geranium macrorrhizum
Balkan cranesbill
Bright pink flowers. Perfect for dry shade
£7.99
2 litre pot
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Bergenia 'Silberlicht'
elephant's ears (syn. Silverlight )
Early flowers in spring
£7.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Crocus tommasinianus
early crocus bulbs
The best crocus for naturalising
£3.99
25 bulbs
available to order from summer 2013
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