Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'
common Lilac
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil
- Rate of Growth: average
- Flowering period: May and June
- Flowers: purple red and white flowers
- Other features: heart shaped, dark green leaves
- Hardiness: fully hardy
The single, rich purple-red flowers of this rare lilac have a distict white edge to each petal creating a beautiful bi-colour effect. They are highly fragrant and appear in great trusses in late spring when they will fill the air with their sweet scent. Ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens, these much-loved shrubs can also be trained to form small trees. - Garden care: In mid summer remove the faded flower heads carefully using secateurs to avoid damaging the young shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Immaculee'
peony
A cottage garden favourite
£13.99
3 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Ceanothus 'Concha'
Californian lilac
Masses of deep blue flowers in spring
£12.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
smoke bush
Magnificent smoke-like plumes
£12.99
3 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Hydrangea paniculata 'Silver Dollar'
hydrangea
Spectacular, conical flowerspikes
£14.99
3 litre pot
available to order from winter 2013
June pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
June is a time to relax and enjoy your garden, but there are still some early flowering shrubs that will need pruning if they are to produce the best possible displays year after year. A few shrubs can also be...
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