New growth in the spring produces beautiful, glossy, pink and red foliage. It flowers between April and May with ‘lily of the valley’ type white bell shaped flowers. It must be grown in ericaceous compost and will benefit from a mulch of composted pine needles every spring. Final planting size is 4m high x 2m [...]
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Pieris ‘Forest flame’
Posted in Acid loving plant, Containters, Flowering shrub, Hardy, Spring interest, full sun, partial shade, shrub on March 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Acer Palmatum Osakazuki
Posted in Autumn Interest, Containters on March 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Unbeatable for Autumn colour, this Acer is ideal for small gardens. The 7 lobed leaves in the picture turn a brilliant red in the autumn. Prefers part shade and needs to be positioned away from cold winds. Fully grown, these trees can reach 6mx6m.
Rosmarinus officinalis
Posted in Containters, Flowering shrub, Fragrant, Hardy, Shade tolerant, chalk, shrub on March 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
