Sorry, now sold out Ribes Ribes laurifolium BlueBell Nursery £19.95 (Evergreen Flowering Currant) An unusual native to parts of Western China this is an evergreen shrub with lovely, sweetly scented flowers in late winter or early spring. The cup-shaped, flowers are greenish-yellow and hang in pendant clusters. They stand out well against the large, leathery dark green leaves. A charming, low garden plant. Can be grown in... View
Sorry, now sold out Ribes Ribes speciosum £29.95 (Californian Fuchsia) A lovely plant which is a native of California and known for producing eye-catching, bright red, fuchsia-like, pendulous flowers in April. The lush green leaves are among the first to appear in spring and handsome red spines decorate the stems. Ribes speciosum is an ornamental plant for a warm area or when trained on a sunny wall.... View
Sorry, now sold out Robinia Robinia hispida £38.00 (Rose Acacia Shrub) A lovely plant native to the South-east United States, Robinia hispida has trailing panicles of pretty, rose-pink, pea-like flowers in midsummer which incidentally are edible. View
Robinia Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' A popular garden tree, first raised at a nursery in Holland in 1935, Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' has leaves that are rich golden yellow from late spring until autumn. This plant is currently listed on our website for Information Only - While an attractive tree if thriving, Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' does not seem to enjoy our wet summers and we no... View
Sorry, now sold out Robinia Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' £38.00 (Rose Acacia Tree) A beautiful small tree originally raised on Hillier's Nursery in the 1930's, Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' has pretty, slightly fragrant, pale-pink flowers borne in abundance in early summer. View
Sorry, now sold out Romneya Romneya coulteri £35.00 (Californian Tree Poppy) A stunning vigorous, semi-herbaceous shrub bearing pure-white, fragrant flowers, up to 13 - 16 cm in diameter from July until October. Most suitable for a sunny, sheltered and well drained, position. View
Sorry, now sold out Rostrinucula Rostrinucula dependens £38.00 (Weeping Rostrinucula) An unusual small to medium sized shrub native to parts of China which has an attractive arching habit and once established is covered by masses of pendulous pale pink flowers in late summer, popular with bees and butterflies. View
Sorry, now sold out Rubus Rubus biflorus £22.95 (Himalayan Briar ) Native to parts of China and the Himalayas, Rubus biflorus is a vigorous briar with dazzling, tall white stems throughout the winter months. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Rubus Rubus calophyllus £22.95 (Briar) Rubus calophyllus is a a highly ornamental unusual shrub native to parts of China, Bhutan, Tibet and North India with arching branches and large, very handsome, deeply veined leaves. Leaves are dark green in the underside covered with fine silvery hairs. Established plants have dark red flowers once established and orange-red fruit in autumn. Most... View
Sorry, now sold out Rubus Rubus cockburnianus 'Golden Vale' £22.95 (Golden-leaved Bramble) A handsome and prickly briar with bright golden leaves in spring, lasting all summer and in winter, dazzling, chalky white arching stems. View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Rubus Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin' £19.95 (Blackberry) A vigorous, thornless blackberry with masses of large, tasty blackberries from late summer, growing to be a medium to large branching shrub. Can be trained and grows well in a large container. View
Sorry, now sold out Rubus Rubus fruticosus 'Variegatus' £29.95 (Variegated Bramble) An unusual and much sought after form of our native blackberry, Rubus fruticosus 'Variegatus' has vibrant creamy-white, multicoloured young leaves and even the edible fruits are somewhat variegated. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Rubus Rubus phoenicolasius £29.95 A beautiful Japanese briar with rich coppery or burnished-red, bristly stems in winter and tasty, bright red, edible fruits in midsummer. Dark green summer leaves. In our opinion, it is well worth cultivating simply as a fruiting plant, but it also happens to be very ornamental and makes an attractive garden feature. The fruits may be used to make... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Rubus Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double' £19.95 (Salmonberry) Native to the west coast of North America from southern Alaska south to California, Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double' has spectacular fully double, magenta-rose coloured flowers in late spring. View
Ruscus Ruscus aculeatus (Butchers Broom) A low growing, evergreen, holly-like shrub which belongs to the Lily family and is a native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. View
Sorry, now sold out Ruscus Ruscus colchicus £19.95 (Spineless Butchers Broom) Ruscus colchicus is an unusual, slow growing evergreen spreading shrub with glossy dark green, flattened, spineless leaves. View
Sorry, now sold out Salix Salix acutifolia 'Blue Streak' £45.00 (Caspian Willow) A vigorous willow, Salix acutifolia 'Blue Streak' has a distinctive blueish-white bloom on the stems (hence the name 'Blue Streak') and masses of silver catkins in spring. Plants pruned back to approx 100 cm tall in early autumn to encourage branching next year. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Salix Salix candida £19.95 (Sageleaf Willow) A handsome species of willow native to North America, Salix candida has large grey, felt-like, woolly leaves and eye-catching, large yellow catkins in late winter or early spring. The soft leaves are very tactile, making it an interesting addition to gardens planted to stimulate all the senses. Can be planted in numbers to cover large... View
Sorry, now sold out Salix Salix exigua £22.95 (Coyote Willow) Native to Western North America, Salix exigua is a lovely willow with eye-catching, silvery-grey leaves and slender catkins appearing on the branches in spring. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Salix Salix fargesii £35.00 (Fargesii Willow) Gradually developing into a medium sized shrub, Salix fargesii is a slow growing and very ornamental willow with polished mahogany coloured bark, glossy dark green leaves and bold upright catkins in spring. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Salix Salix fragilis 'Basfordiana' £18.95 (Crack Willow) A tough and vigorous willow which has beautiful golden-yellow young stems and is often grown as a branching shrub, coppiced every year or two for most vivid stem colour. View
Sorry, now sold out Salix Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys' £19.95 (Black Pussy Willow ) An eye-catching willow, Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys' has spectacular red anthered, black catkins in late winter and early spring. Looking for a similar willow? Try the Salix gracistyla 'Mt. Aso' which is covered with pink catkins in late winter. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Salix Salix gracistyla 'Mt. Aso' £25.00 (Japanese Willow) New to us, this is a stunning, medium sized to large, deciduous shrub with masses of unusual bright pinkish-red catkins in late winter and early spring once established. View
On sale! -20% In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Salix Salix hookeriana £15.16 £18.95 (Dune Willow) Originally a native of Western North America where the flexible stems were used in basket making, Salix hookeriana grows into a large shrub or eventually small branching tree with, in our opinion, the best silvery-white, pussy willows in early spring and attractive silvery leaves. View
Sorry, now sold out Salix Salix magnifica BlueBell Nursery £35.00 (Chinese Willow) Native to China, Salix magnifica is a rare, upright large shrub or eventually very small tree in the right conditions with large and handsome, magnolia-like leaves. View
Only one plant currently left in stock Salix Salix nakamurana var yezoalpina £22.95 (Yezo Dwarf Willow) Salix nakamurana var yezoalpina is a low growing, prostrate species of willow with lovely catkins which can be found growing in the wild on the alpine slopes of Hokkaido, Japan. An excellent choice for a ground cover plant and is suitable for even the smallest of gardens. Grows well in rockeries and large containers. Very limited... View
In Stock Salix Salix purpurea 'Nancy Saunders' £22.95 (Purple Willow) An elegant female form, Salix purpurea 'Nancy Saunders' has glossy maroon-red shoots and soft blue-grey leaves. View
Sorry, now sold out Salix Salix sepulcralis 'Chrysocoma' £60.00 (Golden Weeping Willow) A vigorous, medium sized tree which enjoys damp ground conditions with narrow green leaves and rich golden-yellow stem colour on the long elegant, weeping branches when young. The young shoots are a rich golden colour, which slowly darken to brown as they mature and the leaves are pale green and narrow. Salix sepulcralis... View
In Stock Salix Salix udensis 'Golden Sunshine' £29.95 (Golden Fantail Willow) New to us, this is a very ornamental willow which has narrow, golden-yellow young leaves in Spring and early summer which gradually turn lime green later on. Excellent as a foil for surrounding shrubs with dark foliage. Small catkins appear on the bare stems in late winter. Best foliage colour if planted in position with plenty of... View
In Stock Salix Salix udensis 'Sekka' £19.95 (Japanese Fantail Willow) Native to parts of North-east Asia including the Sakhalin islands, Salix udensis 'Sekka' is a curious willow with strange flattened stems which occur most frequently on mature plants. View
Sorry, now sold out Salix Salix x rubra 'Eugenei' £18.95 (Purple Willow) This unusual willow is named after the Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III and has slender, upright branches which are festooned with dainty pink catkins in late winter. A vigorous, elegant and unusual willow similar to bamboo in habit with a narrow leaf, we find that it is most attractive when coppiced yearly. The catkins occasionally... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sambucus Sambucus 'Black Tower' £22.95 (Columnar Elder) An eye-catching new shrub which dark purple-black leaves and a dense, columnar, upright habit once established. Flattened umbels (clusters) of small, white & pink flowers appear in midsummer, followed by masses of small black fruit which are popular with birds and wildlife. A spectacular foliage plant suitable for gardens with limited... View
Sorry, now sold out Sambucus Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' £19.95 (Cut-leaved Black Elder ) A superb hardy, deciduous, medium sized shrub with lovely finely divided, purple-black summer leaves which are particularly vibrant when viewed against a bright background or open sky. Pretty clusters of rich pinkish-white flowers appear on the branches in midsummer followed by small dark berries in late summer and autumn. A... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sambucus Sambucus nigra 'Golden Spark' £19.95 (Variegated Elder) Sambucus nigra 'Golden Spark' is a hardy large shrub with golden variegated sark green leaves, particularly colourful when the leaves emerge in Spring. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sambucus Sambucus nigra 'Golden Tower' £19.95 (Upright Elder) New to us, Sambucus nigra 'Golden Tower' is a deciduous shrub with handsome deeply cut, golden-green leaves in summer and a loosely upright habit. View
On sale! -20% In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sambucus Sambucus nigra 'Madonna' £15.96 £19.95 (Variegated Black Elder) One of the best cream variegated and hardy shrubs in cultivation with bright, creamy yellow variegation on the young leaves in spring which turns white as they age. Suitable for a mixed border in sun or partial shade and grows well in a large container. Can be pruned to size. View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sambucus Sambucus nigra 'Serenade' £22.95 (Elder) New to us, this is a very eye-catching deciduous shrub which has unusual, toothed leaves purple tinted when young and turning lime-green in the summer months (shown in the photo) before developing vibrant purple and orange autumn colours. Ideal for a mixed border in sun or dappled shade and can also be grown well in a large container. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sambucus Sambucus nigra 'Thundercloud' £29.95 (Black Elder) A handsome garden shrub, Sambucus nigra 'Thundercloud' has dark, chocolate-purple leaves which colour up best in a sunny position and large clusters of rich pinkish-white flowers in summer. Although tolerant of some shade, best foliage colour and flower display is usually seen when planted in a position with plenty of sun. Can be grown in a... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sarcococca Sarcococca confusa £22.95 (Christmas Box) A popular hardy evergreen shrub with glossy, dark-green leaves and masses of heavily fragrant, cream-coloured flowers in midwinter. Superb choice for winter interest and scent when planted near a path or by a door. Grows well in a large container. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sarcococca Sarcococca hookeriana var humilis £22.95 (Dwarf Christmas Box) An unusual compact shrub, Sarcococca hookeriana var humilis is very slow growing and evergreen with sweetly scented white flowers in winter once established. Not for instant gratification, this shrub is ideal for gardens with very limited space with sun or shade. It also grows well in a large container. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sarcococca Sarcococca orientalis £28.00 (Christmas Box) An unusual, small evergreen shrub with large and glossy, dark green leaves and masses of pink-tinged, fragrant flowers in winter, introduced from Jiangxi in Eastern China by Roy Lancaster. Ideal for a mixed border in sun or dapple shade or for growing in a large container. View
Sorry, now sold out Sarcococca Sarcococca ruscifolia var chinensis 'Dragon Gate' £22.95 (Sweet Box) Sarcococca ruscifolia var chinensis 'Dragon Gate' A splendid Chinese shrub with fairly narrow, lance-shaped dark green leaves and masses of sweetly scented white flowers in winter. View
Sassafras Sassafras albidum (Ague Tree) Rare in the UK, Sassafras albidum grows to be a small tree with variable leaves, usually with conspicuous lobes and stunning autumn colour. This plant is currently unavailable and we sadly do not have any more in the pipeline for the near future. It will be a long wait but please enter your email address below if you are interested in this... View
Sassafras Sassafras tzumu (Chinese Sassafras) Very rare in the UK, Sassafras tzumu is native to parts of China with tri-lobed bright green summer leaves which turn bright orange, red and yellow autumn colour before falling. This plant is currently unavailable and we sadly do not have any more in the pipeline for the near future. It will be a long wait but please enter your email... View
Sorry, now sold out Sinocalycanthus Sinocalycanthus chinensis £45.00 (Chinese Allspice) Sinocalycanthus chinensis is a stunning, rare and deciduous shrub with fantastic flowers which was first introduced to Britain from central China in 1989 by Roy Lancaster. View
Sorry, now sold out Sinocalycanthus Sinocalycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' £45.00 Stunning new introduction from the JC Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina, Sinocalycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' has lightly scented, maroon flowers up to 7½ cm across. An unusual and sought after garden plant which also grows well in a large container. View
Sorry, now sold out Sinojackia Sinojackia rehderiana £48.00 A rare large shrub or eventually very small tree native to China, Sinojackia rehderiana has pendant star-shaped flowers in spring once established. View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sinojackia Sinojackia xylocarpa £39.95 An unusual tall shrub or eventually very small tree with a beautiful display of long stalked, star-like white flowers in early summer once established. View
In Stock Skimmia Skimmia x confusa 'Kew Green' £39.95 Skimmia x confusa 'Kew Green' is a lovely evergreen shrub with distinctive narrow, glossy green leaves and panicles of cream flower buds which are fully developed by September and last throughout winter. View
Sorry, now sold out Sophora Sophora japonica (Styphnolobium japonicum) BlueBell Nursery £28.00 (Pagoda Tree) An unusual, handsome and sought after tree, Sophora japonica has pinnate (feather-like) leaves up to 30 cm long and clusters of pea-shaped white flowers after a hot summer. View
Sorry, now sold out Sorbaria Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem' £18.95 A lovely slow growing, deciduous small shrub with delicate fern-like foliage, the young spring leaves tinged with pink which gradually darken to green as they age. Ideal for a mixed border or growing in a large container. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sorbaria Sorbaria tomentosa var angustifolia £18.95 (Kashmir False Spiraea) A lovely large, spreading shrub native to the Himalayas which bears splendid long plumes of creamy-white flowers in early summer. The leaves are dark green and fern-like, amongst the first to appear in early spring and they are not damaged by late frosts. Sorbaria tomentosa var. angustifolia is an unusual garden plant, excellent as... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sorbus Sorbus 'Autumn Spire' (Flanrock) BlueBell Nursery £50.00 (Columnar Rowan) A new Rowan that grows with a compact, narrow, upright habit and has dark green summer leaves turning glowing orange-red in autumn once established. Clusters of white flowers in early summer are followed by vivid yellow fruit which compliment the autumn colour. Sorbus 'Autumn Spire' is a cracking small tree suitable for small gardens due... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sorbus Sorbus 'Chinese Lace' £55.00 (Cut leaf Rowan) A small hardy, deciduous tree with handsome deeply cut, dark green, pinnate (feather-like) leaves which turn glorious shades of red, orange or yellow before falling in autumn. Vibrant clusters of orange-red berries in autumn. View
Sorry, now sold out Sorbus Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' £55.00 (Rowan) New to us this grows to be a small, compact tree with masses of handsome coppery-orange berries in autumn. The leaves are dark green in summer turning shades of orange and red before falling in autumn. Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' is a tough, hardy tree with excellent autumn and early winter interest with the long lasting, colourful berries. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sorbus Sorbus 'Eastern Promise' £55.00 (Rowan) A handsome small tree, Sorbus 'Eastern Promise' has colourful berries and pinnate (feather-like) dark green summer leaves which turn brilliant shades or orange, purple and red before falling in autumn. Clusters of small white flowers cover the branches in late spring/early summer, followed by masses of colourful dark pink fruit in autumn. A... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sorbus Sorbus 'Sunshine' £55.00 (Rowan) An eye-catching small tree, Sorbus 'Sunshine' has dark green pinnate (feather-like) leaves in the summer which turn purple and red before they fall in autumn and masses of orange-yellow berries late in the year. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sorbus Sorbus 'Wisley Gold' £55.00 (Rowan) Sorbus 'Wisley Gold' is vigorous small tree which has excellent autumn colour and masses of long-lasting golden berries in autumn. View
Only one plant currently left in stock Sorbus Sorbus 'Yunnan Pink' £55.00 (Chinese Rowan) New to us and unusual, Sorbus 'Yunnan Pink' is a very handsome small tree with masses of pale berries adorning the branches in late summer and early autumn. View
Sorry, now sold out Sorbus Sorbus aria 'Lutescens' £55.00 (Whitebeam) A lovely small, deciduous tree with leaves that emerge as a bright silvery-grey colour in spring, darkening to grey-green later in the summer as they age. View
In Stock Sorbus Sorbus aucuparia 'Asplenifolia' £55.00 (Cut-leaf Rowan) An elegant small tree with deeply cut pinnate leaves deep green in summer with handsome orange and red autumn colour. Established plants have clusters of white flowers in Spring followed by eye-catching scarlet-orange berries in autumn. A tough, reliable and slender tree suitable for gardens with limited space. View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sorbus Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' £55.00 (Rowan) A handsome upright small tree with dark green pinnate (feather-like) leaves which have bright yellow to red autumn colours before they fall. Clusters of small white flowers in early summer are followed by masses of orange-red berries in autumn which are popular with birds. An excellent small garden tree. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sorbus Sorbus cashmiriana £55.00 (Kashmir Rowan) An unusual, ornamental small tree native to the western Himalayas, including Kashmir which has dark green, pinnate (feather-like) summer leaves and a superb display of white berries in autumn once established. Sorbus cashmiriana is an beautiful, hardy small garden tree and the berries are popular with birds. View
In Stock Sorbus Sorbus commixta 'Embley' £48.00 (Japanese Rowan) A superb hardy, small tree with dark green summer leaves which turn vivid shades of red and scarlet-orange in autumn before falling. Clusters of glistening, deep-red fruit in autumn. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sorbus Sorbus commixta 'Olympic Flame' £55.00 (Rowan) Sorbus commixta 'Olympic Flame' is a stunning, small deciduous tree once established with glossy green summer leaves, excellent orange and red autumn colour and clusters of bright red berries in October. A tough, hardy tree suitable for most gardens. The autumn colour is superb and it also has colourful berries which can last long into winter and... View
Limited number of young plants available this year Sorbus Sorbus eburnea £38.00 (Shrubby Rowan) Sorbus eburnea is an elegant large shrub or eventually very small often multi-stemmed tree with large clusters of white berries in late summer/autumn. It narrow, pinnate (feather-like) leaves, dark green in spring and summer and usually orange, purple-red or yellow before falling in autumn. A fascinating and attractive shrub once... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sorbus Sorbus hupehensis 'Pink Pagoda' £55.00 (Chinese Rowan) A delightful small tree which has a very good display of pink berries in autumn and is native to central and western China. This is one of the best forms of Sorbus hupehensis and has fine, greenish-grey leaves which develop excellent red tints in a good, crisp autumn. Clusters of small white flowers in early summer that are followed by... View
Limited number of young plants available this year Sorbus Sorbus megalocarpa £45.00 (Large leaved Rowan) Native to parts of China, this is a rare medium sized to large shrub once established with really quite large dark green oval leaves and clusters of white flowers in early summer followed by speckled purple-brown fruit in autumn. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sorbus Sorbus sargentiana £55.00 (Sargent's Rowan) Known for its glowing autumn colour and sticky buds, Sorbus sargentiana is an unusual and magnificent tree native to Sichuan province in western China. The leaves are dark green and turn superb shades of rich-amber and red in October before falling, rivalling the autumn colours of Liquidambar or Acer. This is complimented by huge trusses... View
Sorry, now sold out Sorbus Sorbus scalaris £45.00 (Chinese Rowan) Sorbus scalaris is a rare species of rowan with glorious autumn colour native to parts of Sichuan province in China which grows to be a handsome small tree. View
Only one plant currently left in stock Sorbus Sorbus splendens £55.00 (Rowan) An unusual small tree with masses of autumn berries and leathery dark green, pinnate leaves which have bold purple and orange autumn tints before falling. Limited availability this year View
Only one plant currently left in stock Sorbus Sorbus torminalis £99.95 (Wild Service Tree) A rare native tree, Sorbus torminalis has maple-like leaves, dark green in summer which turn vivid shades of orange or purple/red in autumn before falling. The plants currently available are to large and heavy to send with our normal mail order service. They are available for collection from our nursery only. View
Only one plant currently left in stock Sorbus Sorbus vilmorinii £55.00 (Vilmorins Rowan) A handsome and somewhat unusual plant native to China, Sorbus vilmorinii grows to be a small tree with distinctive leaves and masses of rose-red berries in autumn and early winter once established ..... View
Sorry, now sold out Sorbus Sorbus x 'Joseph Rock' £55.00 (Rowan) A superb small garden tree with dark green summer leaves and vibrant orange-red autumn colour which was introduced to the west after it was identified in China in the early twentieth century by the famed plant hunter, Joseph Rock. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Spiraea Spiraea 'Arguta' £25.00 (Bridal Wreath Spirea) Eye-catching in spring, Spiraea 'Arguta' has long branches covered dense, pointed clusters of pure white flowers in April or May (occasionally June after a cold spring). Spiraea 'Arguta' is an easy, reliable garden shrub which is suitable for most soils. Can be grown in a large container. View
