Plants looking great in Late Summer

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom'

A magnificent shrub with huge white flower heads in late summer-autumn, the largest we have discovered so far on this species. We have a spectacular group of five plants next to the entrance to the gardens here and this year they produced a superb display of flower heads, some up to 45 cm long. The flower bracts are pale green in early summer, turning...

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Dryopteris

Dryopteris stewartii

BlueBell Nursery

£14.95

(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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Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

BlueBell Nursery

£29.95

(Maidenhair Tree) Introduced from Japan to Europe in 1730, the Ginkgo is one of the most distinct deciduous trees, with large fan-shaped leaves bright green in summer turning golden yellow before falling in autumn.

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

A beautiful introduction from Holland, Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' is a medium sized shrub with has large, cool lime-green flower heads in mid to late summer. These flowers develop in approx mid June and can last until September or October, during which time the bracts gradually turning cream with a hint of pink as they age. The summer leaves are...

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Rudbeckia

Rudbeckia fulgida var deamii

BlueBell Nursery

£14.95

(Black-eyed Susan) A native to Indiana in North America this gorgeous perennial has masses of deep-yellow flowers each with black cone-like centre in late summer. Established plants produce a mass of flower and are really spectacular. The summer leaves are dark green in colour. Rudbeckia fulgida var deamii is an excellent border plant best suited to a...

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Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea 'Alba'

BlueBell Nursery

£14.95

(Coneflower) A handsome medium sized, upright perennial, Echinacea purpurea 'Alba' is moderately vigorous with large pure white flowers with a prominent raised central greenish-yellow cone. The flowers are very popular with bees and butterflies. Dark green summer leaves. With its long flowering period, this is a superb choice of plant for a filling out a...

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Verbena

Verbena 'Lollipop'

BlueBell Nursery

£14.95

(Verbena) New to us, Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' is a dwarf selection of this popular plant which has upright flowering stems topped with clusters of pretty lavender-purple flowers from mid summer to early autumn. The flowers are very popular with bees and butterflies. Dark green summer leaves. Best flower display once established if planted in a...

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Pittosporum

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

A dense, dwarf evergreen shrub, with lovely, wavy young leaves which emerge as a pale green colour and turn a deep, rich-purple as they mature in early summer. Although grown primarily for the ornamental foliage, occasional purplish flowers can appear in early summer. With the colourful leaves providing year round interest, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom...

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Physocarpus

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Panther'

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

(Black-leaved Ninebark) New to us, this is a small to medium sized, deciduous shrub with striking dark purplish-black summer leaves. Clusters of pinkish-white flowers stand out well against the dark leaves in summer. The leaves have purple and orange tints before falling in autumn. Grows well in sun or shade but usually has the most vibrantly colourful...

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Crocosmia

Crocosmia 'Orange Pekoe'

£14.95

(Montbretia) New to us, Crocosmia 'Orange Pekoe' is a clump forming perennial with masses of bright orange-red flowers in mid to late summer. The flowers are red tinged at the tips. Upright lance shaped, mid green leaves. Although it will tolerate a little shade best flower display once established will be seen in a sunny position. Grows well in a large...

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Betula

Betula utilis 'Doorenbos'

BlueBell Nursery

£45.00

(Himalayan Birch) A fantastic tree and one of our most popular Birch, this is a a slender, fast growing birch with particularly fine peeling white bark, even on quite young specimens. It can be grown as a single stemmed tree, but also makes an excellent multi-stemmed specimen. Can be group planted for additional impact once established. 2L pot size...

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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. The lush dark green summer leaves turn some of the best shades of bright red and orange of any maple in autumn before falling. 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

£45.00

(Flowering Dogwood) This particular 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 in June. Brightly coloured, strawberry-like fruits follow the flower bracts in autumn after a hot summer. The leaves are dark green in summer and turn pretty...

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Stipa

Stipa gigantea

BlueBell Nursery

£14.95

(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. Best in a sunny position and well drained soil.

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Cornus

Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi'

BlueBell Nursery

£68.00

(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. Usually has the best flower bract display once established when...

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

BlueBell Nursery

£18.95

(Sevenbark) A hardy native of the United States with large white flower heads, this is one of the loveliest and most popular flowering garden shrubs. Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' has large, round, white flower heads (up to 15 - 25 cm across) produced en mass in mid to late summer. The leaves are dark green and turn pretty shades of yellow and bronze...

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Eupatorium

Eupatorium purpureum

BlueBell Nursery

£13.95

(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.

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Callicarpa

Callicarpa bodinieri 'Profusion'

BlueBell Nursery

£22.95

(Beauty Berry) A popular medium sized shrub which has pale-pink flowers in summer which are 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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Sequoiadendron

Sequoiadendron giganteum

BlueBell Nursery

£35.00

(Giant Redwood) A vigorous and spectacular evergreen conifer, Sequoiadendron giganteum is well known for its thick, spongy, red bark and tall, conical shape. Eventually one of the largest trees in the world that can reach a maximum height of 90+ m (295+ ft) after 800 to 1000 years in ideal conditions. After this the girth of the trunk will then gradually...

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Ilex

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince' (Male)

BlueBell Nursery

£18.95

(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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Betula

Betula ermanii 'Grayswood Hill'

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£48.00

(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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Deutzia

Deutzia x hybrida 'Strawberry Fields'

BlueBell Nursery

£18.95

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Sarcococca

Sarcococca confusa

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

(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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Sequoia

Sequoia sempervirens

BlueBell Nursery

£39.95

(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. Mature trees are capable of reaching more...

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Lonicera

Lonicera x purpusii 'Winter Beauty'

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

(Winter Flowering Honeysuckle) A wonderful semi-evergreen shrub which is is well know for producing masses of creamy-white, fragrant flowers in midwinter. The flowers scent can carry a significant distance and a plant in our gardens has flowered reliably by Christmas for years. Sprigs cut at this time are ideal for winter flower arrangements. The leaves...

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Crocosmia

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

BlueBell Nursery

£14.95

(Montbretia) A popular clump forming perennial native to South Africa with dense clumps of long, upright, dark green, sword-like leaves and spikes of brilliant-red flowers in late summer. Best flower display when planted in a position with plenty of sun. Excellent choice for group planting and grows well in a large container.

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Taxodium

Taxodium distichum

BlueBell Nursery

£38.00

(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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Malus

Malus x 'Evereste'

BlueBell Nursery

£55.00

(Crab Apple) A handsome, popular and easy to grow, small tree with masses or pale pink and white flowers in spring followed in autumn by clusters of edible, yellow and red, long lasting fruit. This is a deciduous tree with dark green summer leaves and excellent autumn colour with the leaves turning glowing shades of orange and yellow before falling. Malus...

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom'

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

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Ilex

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess'

BlueBell Nursery

£18.95

(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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Cercidiphyllum

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Boyd's Dwarf'

BlueBell Nursery

£55.00

(Dwarf Katsura tree) Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Boyd's Dwarf' is a superb small tree with an elegant arching habit and heart-shaped leaves which turn yellow or golden-orange in autumn before falling. Pruned to 60 - 80 cm tall to promote a branching, multi-stemmed habit once established. Not for instant gratification.

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Helianthus

Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

BlueBell Nursery

£14.95

(Perennial Sunflower) A wonderful end of summer show-stopper, with a vigorous bushy habit and a fabulous display of colour. 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 tall perennial which...

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Euonymus

Euonymus alatus

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

(Winged Spindle or Burning Bush) Euonymus alatus is a popular, medium sized, densely branching deciduous shrub with dark green summer leaves and excellent bright red autumn colour.

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Philadelphus

Philadelphus x lemoinei 'Belle Etoile'

BlueBell Nursery

£18.95

(Mock Orange) Philadelphus x lemoinei 'Belle Etoile' is a compact shrub with masses of beautiful and highly fragrant, four-petalled, single white flowers in early summer.

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Symphytum

Symphytum 'Hidcote Blue'

BlueBell Nursery

£16.95

(Comfrey) A tough, reliable flowering ground cover plant with some leaf cover through the winter and clumps of fresh leaves appearing from early spring. Symphytum 'Hidcote Blue' has clusters of tubular flowers in late spring and a delicate bi-colour effect, with the pretty red buds opening to pale blue flowers. The flowers are popular with bees and other...

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Viburnum

Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'

BlueBell Nursery

£18.95

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. Sniff the air close to the flowers and you may not smell anything, turn your back to walk away, and the delightful perfume could well stop you in your tracks. These...

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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.