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Cornus

Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi'

BlueBell Nursery

£49.95

(Flowering Dogwood) Named after the grand daughter of a Japanese nurseryman, this is an exceptionally free flowering large shrub or eventually very small tree with masses of large, rich-pink flower bracts in June. The dark green summer leaves develop excellent purple and red autumn colour. An amazing garden plant once established, flowering best in a...

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Skyfall'

BlueBell Nursery

£29.95

A superb new Hydrangea paniculata with very large, cone-like flowerheads composed of curved, star-like petals which are creamy white initially, gradually developing pink tints later on in summer. Dark green summer leaves. Best flower display will usually be seen in a position in sun or light, dappled shade and this plant is slow growing enough to be...

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Helenium

Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer'

BlueBell Nursery

£16.95

(Sneezeweed) One of the earliest Helenium to flower once established, growing as a clump forming perennial with tall stems and yellow and bronze-orange sunflower-like flowers in summer. The summer leaves are dark green in colour. Best flowering display if planted in a position with plenty of sun!

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Cornus

Cornus kousa 'China Girl'

BlueBell Nursery

£49.95

(Flowering Dogwood) This popular dogwood is an improved and reliable, early flowering form of the more well known Cornus kousa var chinensis and has masses of large, creamy-white flower bracts covering the branches in early to mid summer once established. Cornus kousa 'China Girl' has proved to be a first class, large, upright shrub or eventually very...

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Tricyrtis

Tricyrtis hirta 'Akachan Daisy'

BlueBell Nursery

£16.95

(Japanese Toad Lily) A lovely, upright perennial with hairy stems and pale green leaves and intricate purple-pink and white, spotted, orchid-like flowers in late summer into early autumn. Ideal for a position in light dappled or partial shade. Can be grown well in a large container.

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Helianthus

Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

BlueBell Nursery

£16.95

(Perennial Sunflower) A wonderful end of summer show-stopper, with a vigorous bushy habit and a fabulous display of colour from July to September. Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' has deeply veined dark green leaves and the stalks are topped by masses of pale yellow daisy-like flowers with darker yellow centres from the end of summer to mid autumn. A gorgeous...

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Dryopteris

Dryopteris stewartii

BlueBell Nursery

£16.95

(Stewarts Wood Fern) A hardy fern native to the Himalayas, Dryopteris stewartii is semi-evergreen and upright in habit with pale green fronds in spring, gradually turning darker green later in the year. Suited for a position in light dappled or heavy shade. It can also be grown very successfully in a container, provided it is in a shady position.

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Morus

Morus rotundiloba 'Mojo Berry'

BlueBell Nursery

£35.00

(Dwarf Mulberry) A compact and densely branching small to medium sized deciduous shrub once established with white spring flowers followed by large crops of tasty fruit over a long period from early to late summer. This is self fertile and fruits as a young plant. The summer leaves are dark green in colour with yellow and bronze autumn tints before they...

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Quercus

Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar'

BlueBell Nursery

£55.00

(Columnar Pin Oak) An exciting new oak which grows as a very upright, narrow tree initially, spreading a little once mature with lovely dark green summer leaves turning vibrant shades of orange/red before falling in autumn. A very good choice for small gardens or areas where space is limited. Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' can also make an eye-catching...

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Schizophragma

Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight'

BlueBell Nursery

£35.00

(Climbing Hydrangea) A lovely self-clinging climbing plant which thrives in dappled shade with silver-marbled foliage and handsome clusters of white flowers in summer. An unusual climber suitable for climbing through trees or up a shady wall where the silvery-green leaves are shown off to best effect.

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Hosta

Hosta 'August Moon'

BlueBell Nursery

£14.95

(Golden-leaved Plantain Lily) A classic garden plant with handsome large, soft golden-green leaves and spikes of pale lavender flowers in summer. Grows well in a large container.

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Magnolia

Magnolia sieboldii

BlueBell Nursery

£65.00

(Siebold's Magnolia) Magnolia sieboldii is an unusual and beautiful, very small tree with a long flowering period and white flowers with a cerise center which have a lovely fruity perfume. A specimen in our own arboretum is always in flower here by the third week in May and is usually still flowering at the end of July. These flowers are followed by...

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Ficus

Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy'

BlueBell Nursery

£29.95

(Brown Turkey Fig) New to us, this is a compact deciduous shrub suitable for growing in a large container which has deeply cut, dark green leaves and plenty of tasty fruit each autumn. The fruit takes up to 12 months to develop in the United Kingdom and are usually edible in August or September after the previous years flowering. They grow and fruit most...

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Abies

Abies koreana 'Aurea'

BlueBell Nursery

£55.00

(Golden Korean Fir) An unusual slow growing evergreen conifer which has lovely soft golden-green young leaves in spring turning light green later on in summer. The leaves have a pale silver underside. Slow growing and usually develops a rounded habit initially before gradually developing a leader and a more, upright conical habit in the long term....

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Philadelphus

Philadelphus maculatus 'Sweet Clare'

BlueBell Nursery

£29.95

(Mock Orange) Philadelphus maculatus 'Sweet Clare' is a beautiful medium sized deciduous shrub with highly fragrant white flowers with a touch of magenta at the base in early summer. The leaves are small and bright green with a silvery underside. Best flower display will be seen if planted in a position with plenty of sun.

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Amorpha

Amorpha fruticosa

BlueBell Nursery

£28.00

(Indigo Bush) A lovely, deciduous plant with exciting, indigo flowers native to the Southern United States which was first introduced to England in 1724. The leaves are pinnate (feather-like) and bright green in spring / summer before showing some yellow tints in a good, crisp autumn before falling. In midsummer, Amorpha fruticosa has slender racemes of...

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Betula

Betula utilis 'Doorenbos'

BlueBell Nursery

£49.95

(Himalayan Birch) A fantastic tree and one of our most popular Birch, this has particularly fine peeling pure-white bark, even on quite young specimens. It can be grown as a slender single stemmed tree, but also makes an excellent multi-stemmed specimen if pruned when young.

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Acer

Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'

BlueBell Nursery

£45.00

(Japanese Maple) Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is one of our favourite maples and grows to be a stunning large shrub or small tree with dark green summer leaves and some of the best bright red and scarlet-orange autumn colour. Fantastic as a garden plant in sun or dappled shade and also grows well in a large container.

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Cornus

Cornus kousa 'China Girl'

BlueBell Nursery

£49.95

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Stipa

Stipa gigantea

BlueBell Nursery

£18.95

(Giant Feather Grass or Golden Oats) A truly magnificent grass, Stipa gigantea is native to the grasslands of south-western Europe and is known for its magnificent display of tall flower heads once established. Tufted clumps of evergreen or semi-evergreen leaves are topped in summer by elegant panicles of flower spikelets, reaching over 2 m in height. The...

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

BlueBell Nursery

£29.95

A beautiful introduction from Holland, Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' is a medium sized shrub which has large, cool lime-green flower heads in mid to late summer. The flower display lasts from mid summer into early autumn! A stunning addition to nearly any garden and particularly suitable for sunny borders or woodland planting. Very impressive when...

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Cornus

Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi'

BlueBell Nursery

£49.95

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

BlueBell Nursery

£25.00

(Sevenbark) A superb hardy and deciduous, medium sized shrub with dark green summer leaves and masses of large, round white flower heads in late summer. One of the loveliest and most popular flowering garden shrubs, ideal for a position in sun or shade. Can be grown well in a large container.

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Ilex

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince' (Male)

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

(Male Holly) This free flowering, male holly is perhaps the best pollinator for most other female Ilex aquifolium and Ilex x altaclerensis cultivars. It has glossy, dark green leaves which take on a bluish hue in winter and small white flowers in late spring. Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince' does not produce berries itself, but a single plant will pollinate...

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Eupatorium

Eupatorium purpureum

BlueBell Nursery

£16.95

(Sweet Joe Pye Weed) A native to Eastern and Northern parts of the USA, Eupatorium purpureum forms large clumps of tall stalks with flat, purple-pink, flower heads in late summer. A superb ornamental plant for attracting bees and butterflies into the garden!

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea seemanii

BlueBell Nursery

£39.95

(Mexican Climbing Hydrangea) A lovely, evergreen climber with large, dark green leaves which is perfect for climbing a wall or fence. It has eye-catching white flower clusters in summer and is remarkably hardy, considering that it was introduced to the United Kingdom from Mexico.

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Callicarpa

Callicarpa bodinieri 'Profusion'

BlueBell Nursery

£22.95

(Beauty Berry) A popular, deciduous medium sized shrub which has pale-pink flowers in summer followed by large clusters of stunning, metallic-purple berries in autumn. The young leaves are bronze-purple when young in Spring, turning mid green in the summer and developing purple-orange / bronze colours in autumn before falling. The combination of the...

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Sarcococca

Sarcococca confusa

BlueBell Nursery

£19.96

(Christmas Box) A popular hardy evergreen shrub native to western China with glossy, dark-green leaves and masses of fragrant, cream-coloured flowers in midwinter. These flowers are exceptionally well scented and flowering twigs may be cut and taken into the house for their lovely perfume. Suitable in size for even the smallest of gardens and a...

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Sequoiadendron

Sequoiadendron giganteum

BlueBell Nursery

£89.95

(Giant Redwood) A vigorous and spectacular, tall evergreen conifer, Sequoiadendron giganteum is well known for its thick, spongy, red bark and tall, conical shape. A majestic tree once established! There is a £5 postage surcharge per Sequoiadendron giganteum if you would like this sent with our courier service.

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Lonicera

Lonicera x purpusii 'Winter Beauty'

BlueBell Nursery

£22.95

(Winter Flowering Honeysuckle) A wonderful medium sized, semi-evergreen shrub with dark green summer leaves which is is well know for producing masses of creamy-white, fragrant flowers in midwinter. Ideal for adding winter scent to a mixed border and also grows well in a large container.

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Sequoia

Sequoia sempervirens

BlueBell Nursery

£55.00

(Coastal Redwood) Native to the west coast of North America, Sequoia sempervirens is a very tall, fast growing, evergreen tree with dark green foliage and a distinctive narrow, conical shape. They have a thick layer of soft, spongy, reddish bark that helps insulate the tree from wildfires in its natural habitat. May be grown as a single specimen tree or...

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom'

BlueBell Nursery

£22.95

A magnificent, deciduous shrub which has huge white flower heads developing in mid summer and lasting into autumn (gradually turning light pink as they age), the largest we have discovered so far on this species. We have a spectacular group of these planted next to our office and they give a superb display of long lasting flower heads each year. Best...

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Betula

Betula ermanii 'Grayswood Hill'

BlueBell Nursery

£55.00

(Ermans Birch) A fantastic, deciduous, small or eventually medium sized tree once established which has excellent, bright yellow autumn colour and superb peeling, creamy-white bark. A good choice as a stand alone specimen tree and also very effective when planted in small groups.

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Ilex

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess'

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

(Holly) A female cultivar of Ilex x meserveae, with striking purple-green young shoots and glossy blue-green leaves and being female, it also has an abundance of shining red fruits in autumn. These fruit are eye-catching and stand out well against the dark foliage. Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' is an ornamental fruiting plant suitable for gardens of...

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Taxodium

Taxodium distichum

BlueBell Nursery

£39.95

(Swamp Cypress) A species of deciduous conifer native to the south-eastern United States, Taxodium distichum grows to be an attractive, tall, conical tree. The pretty, soft green and fern-like leaves will turn shades of rich reddish-brown in autumn before they fall. An eye-catching garden tree which thrives in wet conditions. Taxodium looks fantastic when...

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Symphytum

Symphytum 'Hidcote Blue'

BlueBell Nursery

£16.95

(Comfrey) A tough and reliable, flowering ground cover plant with lovely spring flowers and some leaf cover through the winter with clumps of fresh leaves appearing from early spring. We plant large groups of Symphytum here in our gardens to cover areas of bare ground, encourage wildlife (bees enjoy the flowers!) and reduce the need for weeding. If...

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Deutzia

Deutzia x hybrida 'Strawberry Fields'

BlueBell Nursery

£18.95

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Viburnum

Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

One of the most distinctive flowering architectural plants, this is a deciduous shrub which develops layers of tabulated (tiered) branches as it gets established which are clothed in flat white flower umbels in early summer. Best flower display when planted in a sunny position. Can be grown in a large container and also makes a very good wall shrub in a...

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Elaeagnus

Elaeagnus umbellata

BlueBell Nursery

£25.00

(Autumn Olive) An unusual and enchanting large shrub native to the thin, hillside woods of China and Japan, Elaeagnus umbellata has masses of tiny, elusively fragrant flowers in early summer. Excellent shrub for a mixed border in sun or dappled shade and good for screening. Pruned back to approx 40 - 60 cm this winter to promote branching this year when...

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Philadelphus

Philadelphus 'Mrs E L Robinson'

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

(Mock Orange) A beautiful, medium sized shrub with sweetly fragrant, semi-double white flowers in early summer with numerous butter yellow stamen. Dark green summer leaves. Lovely in a mixed border and also grows well in a large container.

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Ilex

Ilex latifolia

BlueBell Nursery

£85.00

(Tarajo Holly) Unusual in the UK, this is an extremely handsome tall shrub or eventually very small evergreen tree once established with really quite large large, serrated dark green leaves. Native to Japan, this requires a warm sheltered position to thrive. It is not suitable for cold, windy areas. These plants are to large to send with our mail order...

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'

BlueBell Nursery

£35.00

(Oak-leaved Hydrangea) A handsome medium sized or eventually large deciduous shrub, often upright initially spreading as it becomes established with dark green oak-like summer leaves and vivid orange and purple autumn colours. Established plants have conical heads of attractive white flowers in late summer. Suitable for a position in sun or light shade,...

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Morus

Morus rotundiloba 'Mojo Berry'

BlueBell Nursery

£35.00

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Koelreuteria

Koelreuteria bipinnata

BlueBell Nursery

£79.95

(Golden Rain Tree) Rare in the UK, this grows to be a handsome, deciduous small tree with large and eye-catching, bipinnate, mid green leaves in summer which turn shades of golden-yellow and bronze before falling in autumn. Established plants ornamental clusters of bright yellow flowers with a hint of red at the base of the petals in summer followed by...

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Eriobotrya

Eriobotrya japonica

BlueBell Nursery

£60.00

(Japanese Loquat) An unusual, spreading large evergreen shrub or eventually very small tree in the UK which has large, leathery dark green . Established plants have clusters of fragrant hawthorn-like in autumn and winter after a hot summer. A very handsome specimen plant most suited to a position in sun and dappled shade with shelter from strong winds....

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Taxus

Taxus baccata 'Repandens'

BlueBell Nursery

£25.00

(Dwarf Yew) A bushy, evergreen spreading yew which has bright green young growth in spring, turning dark green as it ages. Can be pruned as a low hedge or also excellent for ground cover or underplanting taller trees and shrubs. Can be grown well in a large container.

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Sequoia

Sequoia sempervirens 'Korbel KT'

BlueBell Nursery

£55.00

(Coastal Redwood) A handsome upright, slender evergreen cultivar growing at around half the rate of the classic coastal redwood with glaucous blue-green leaves. Generally develops a more conical habit and although still a sizable tree in many years more suitable for areas with limited space than a typical redwood. Best in a position with plenty of sun and...

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Zanthoxylum

Zanthoxylum bungeanum

BlueBell Nursery

£49.95

(Szechuan Pepper) Unusual in the UK, this is a deciduous large shrub or eventually very small, often branching multi-stemmed tree which has pinnate (feather-like) dark green leaves and spiny stems. Clusters of small greenish-yellow flowers in early summer are followed by red fruit on female plants which split to reveal black seed. Best in a position with...

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Zelkova

Zelkova sinica

BlueBell Nursery

£55.00

(Chinese Water Elm) Rare in the UK, this grows to be a small to medium sized deciduous tree which has handsome dark green, toothed leaves which are tinted purple and bronze when emerging in Spring. These leaves turn shades of golden-yellow and bronze in autumn before falling. Established trees develop very eye-catching grey bark which flakes to reveal...

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Cotinus

Cotinus coggygria 'Smokey Joe'

BlueBell Nursery

£29.95

(Smokebush) A handsome and compact medium sized deciduous shrub which has bright green summer leaves and plumes of vivid pink, smoke-like flowers in summer. The leaves turn shades of orange and gold before falling in autumn. Best flowers and autumn colour if planted in a sunny position.

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Pinus

Pinus nigra ‘Moseri’

BlueBell Nursery

£49.95

(Dwarf Black Pine) A very slow growing compact Pine which has dark green, slightly twisted needles in summer which turn golden-yellow in winter. Best in a sunny position with good drainage - avoid waterlogged areas. Excellent for rock gardens. Can also be grown well in a large container.

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Parrotia

Parrotia persica ‘Persian Lace’

BlueBell Nursery

£49.95

(Persian ironwood) New to us this is slower growing than most our other Parrotia, gradually developing into a handsome small, spreading tree in time which has creamy white and green variegated leaves in summer which turn shades of purple, orange and gold before falling in autumn. Best in sun or dappled shade with a little shelter from strong winds.

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Podocarpus

Podocarpus ‘Bluey’

BlueBell Nursery

£25.00

A small spreading evergreen conifer native to New Zealand which has striking bluish-green leaves. Established plants form a low mound in time. Best in sun or dappled shade and most well drained soils. Can be grown well in a large container.

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Tilia

Tilia x 'Blue Star'

BlueBell Nursery

£55.00

(Hybrid Lime) Also known as Tilia mongolica x insularis (japonica) 'Blue Star', this is an unusual and handsome, fairly conical deciduous tree once established with large dark green summer leaves turning shades of gold and yellow before falling in autumn. Clusters of flowers appear in summer once established. Best in a position with full sun and for...

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Catalpa

Catalpa szechuanica

BlueBell Nursery

£55.00

(Chinese Catalpa) An unusual small to medium sized, rounded tree in the UK once established. It is deciduous with large, dark green heart shaped leaves in summer and upright spikes of handsome white flowers spotted with purple in early summer once established. Best flower display in a position with plenty of sun and a little shelter from strong winds....

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Alnus

Alnus inokumae

BlueBell Nursery

£59.95

(Japanese Alder) Unusual in the UK, this is a reasonably vigorous, deciduous small to medium sized upright tree which often develops slightly pendulous, arching branches once established. The leaves are an attractive dark green in colour turning shades of bronze and yellow before falling in autumn. Established trees develop greenish-yellow catkins in...

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Lonicera

Lonicera periclymenum 'Strawberries and Cream'

BlueBell Nursery

£29.95

(Shrubby Honeysuckle) A lovely, compact small bushy shrub which has large clusters of fragrant purple-pink to yellow flowers in early to mid summer. The summer leaves are dark green in colour. The flowers are popular with bees and butterflies. Ideal for a sunny position and grows well as a standalone shrub in a border or in a large container.

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Pinus

Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri'

BlueBell Nursery

£49.95

(Dwarf Scots Pine) A slow growing and compact, small pine tree usually upright initially and rounding out once more established with a dense, branching habit. The needles are bluish-green in colour Although a handsome rounded specimen plant if left to its own devices, this Pine can also be pruned regularly to shape if required.

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Taxus

Taxus baccata 'David'

BlueBell Nursery

£25.00

(Golden Fastigiate Yew) A handsome, slow growing upright evergreen conifer with bright golden-yellow young leaves in spring and early summer which gradually turn to darker green with a pale golden margin later in the year. Ideal for gardens with limited space or for growing in a large container.

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Acer

Acer palmatum 'Beni-schichi-henge'

BlueBell Nursery

£55.00

(Japanese Maple) An unusual, slow growing, tall shrub or eventually small deciduous tree once established with delicate white and pink variegated leaves leaves in spring turning darker green as they age into summer. The leaves turn shades of orange and red before falling in autumn. Best in light dappled to partial shade with shelter from strong winds....

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An award-winning, mail order and retail nursery

Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery is an award-winning, family run, mail order and retail nursery which specialises in trees, shrubs, climbers and woody herbaceous plants including a large selection of very rare and unusual varieties! The nursery was founded in 1979 and we are now one of the leading suppliers of rare, woody plants in the United Kingdom.

Our quick and reliable mail order service sends plants out by overnight courier all year round.

We are open to visitors all through the year. Surrounding our nursery is a stunning nine acre woodland garden! It is Royal Horticultural Society Partner garden and full of handsome trees / shrubs, a tranquil walk which showcases the plants for sale on our nursery.

An award-winning, mail order and retail nursery

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