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Shrubs


Shrubs are an essential addition to the garden, providing structure and all-year-round interest. They are valued for their stunning flower displays, colourful foliage, winter berries and fragrance. Winter-flowering shrubs are especially valued for their colour, and often fragrance, when little else is growing in the garden. Evergreen shrubs are superb for permanent structure in the garden and are a perfect foil for summer perennials. Whether your garden is in full sun or full shade there’s a shrub to suit almost any situation with our value-for-money range! To get the best from your garden shrubs see our How to plant trees and shrubs guide.

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Lavatera 'Barnsley'

(Mallow)

Free flowering, deciduous shrub. A profusion of large mallow flowers to 7.5cm (3") smother the stems with pink-tinged white petals surrounding a rosy pink eye. Fantastic no-nonsense shrub for your borders and hard to beat for endurance, drought resistance (once established), ease of growing and sheer flower power! Height: 75cm (30") Spread: 60cm (24"). More info
    • 1 plug plant

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
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    • £9.99

Lavender 'Munstead'

Lavendula angustifolia (English lavender)

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A cottage garden classic! Brush past its evergreen foliage to release the intense perfume of this compact lavender. Its delicate purple blue flowers held on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects; they also make excellent cut or dried flowers. Grow Lavender Munstead in containers, as a low hedge, or to soften paths and patio edges. Just be sure to plant it where you can savour its beguiling fragrance! Height: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug tray plants.

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 24 plug tray plants

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £7.99
    • 48 plug tray plants

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    • £11.98
    • 72 plug tray plants

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    • £14.97

Photinia 'Red Robin'

Stranvaesia

Prized for its brilliant red young foliage, this hardy evergreen shrub is deservedly popular. Clusters of dainty white flowers appear in spring, followed by small red berries. With regular pruning, Photinia is easily maintained as a standard and makes an attractive feature for borders and patio containers all year round. Height: 150cm (59") Spread: 60cm (24").Ceramic pot not supplied.

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    • 1 plant

    • Despatch: By end of September 2013
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    • £29.99
    • 2 plants

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    • £39.98

Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Helmond Pillar'

(Japanese Barberry)

This narrow, columnar shrub is perfect for adding height and structure to your borders. Upright growing stems are clothed in attractive deep purple leaves that turn a sumptuous red in autumn. The small, yellow flowers of Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar' are produced in spring, followed by scarlet red berries. This deciduous Barberry is low maintenance and will grow almost anywhere. Height at maturity: 150cm (59"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 9cm pots.

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    • 1 plant in 9cm pot

    • Despatch: By end of September 2013
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    • £9.99
    • 2 plants in 9cm pots

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    • £14.98

Lavender Collection

Lavandula angustifolia 'Little Lady', Lavandula stoechas subsp.stoechas f. rosea 'Kew Red', Lavandula 'Papillon' (English lavender, French Lavender)

Let this collection of specially selected lavender varieties fill your garden with their beguiling perfume. The delicate flowers, carried on stiff stems in summer, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs.
  • Collection comprises:
  • Lavender Little Lady - Smaller than her cousins but no less fragrant. Produces masses of light blue flowers all summer. Height and spread: 35cm (14").
  • Lavender Kew Red - A superb variety of lavender with bold cherry flowers topped with pink ears. Height and spread: 60cm (24").
  • Lavender Papillon - Grey green foliage topped with rounded lilac-purple bracts. Height and spread: 60cm (24").

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 15 plug plants - 5 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
    • 10 plants + 5 FREE - SAVE £8.99  
    • £17.98

Holly 'Golden King' (Standard Tree)

Ilex x altaclarensis

Contrary to its name, Golden King is an outstanding self-fertile, female Holly. A fantastic specimen for year round interest, this handsome shrub bears white flowers in spring and spherical red berries in winter, which are loved by birds. Its toothed evergreen foliage makes a striking impression with glossy green leaves that are edged with a golden yellow. Supplied as pot grown plant, with a 50cm (20") stem and a trained head of foliage. Mature height: 150cm (59"). Mature spread: 60cm (24").

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    • 1 plant

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £29.99
    • 2 pot-grown trees

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    • £49.98

Lavatera 'Barnsley Baby'

(Mallow)

  • Compact lavatera
  • Perfect for patio containers
  • Drought resistant
At last - a Tree Mallow for the patio! This compact, free flowering, deciduous shrub grows to only 90cm (36"). A profusion of large mallow flowers to 7.5cm (3") smother the stems with pink-tinged white petals surrounding a rosy pink eye. Fantastic in patio containers, these are hard to beat for endurance, drought resistance (once established), ease of growing and sheer flower power! Height: 75cm (30") Spread: 60cm (24").
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    • 1 plug plant

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
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    • £7.99
    • 3 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of September 2013
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    • £12.97

Fuchsia 'Frosted Flame'

Large single flowers with remarkable red and pink striped petals dangle from the trailing stems of this hardy fuchsia. A compact variety, producing a succession of supremely weather resistant blooms throughout summer and autumn. Perfectly proportioned for patio containers where its trailing habit can be best appreciated. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 5 plug plants

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    • £6.99
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Lavender 'Kew Red'

Lavandula stoechas subsp. stoechas f. rosea (French Lavender)

A superb variety of French lavender with bold cherry flowers topped with pink ears. The delicate blooms, carried on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Lavandula stoechas ‘Kew Red’ is perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Height and spread: 60cm (24").

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £8.99

Lavender 'Papillon'

Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata (French Lavender)

The grey-green foliage of this lovely French lavender is topped with rounded lilac-purple bracts. The delicate blooms, carried on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Lavandula stoechas ‘Papillon’ is perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Height and spread: 60cm (24").

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £8.99

Hypericum 'Orange Flair'

(St John's Wort)

This compact semi-evergreen St John’s Wort bears sunny yellow, star shaped flowers from June to August, atop elegant, upright branches. As autumn approaches, the eye-catching seed heads turn to a vibrant shade of orange-red, creating a long season of interest in the garden. Once established, Hypericum 'Orange Flair' grows virtually anywhere from fertile, moist soil to poor, dry conditions! This versatile shrub is excellent as ground cover in borders and woodland gardens, and can even be grown in patio containers as a standalone specimen. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 90cm (35"). Supplied in a 9cm pot.

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    • 1 plant 9cm pot

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
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    • £9.99