Sorry, now sold out Rhamnus Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' £39.95 A handsome medium sized evergreen shrub with green and creamy-white variegated foliage with irregular white margins. Established plants have inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in spring with bright red berries in late summer and autumn. One of our favourite variegated shrubs, most suitable for a position sheltered from strong winds! Can be grown in a... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Rhamnus Rhamnus frangula £19.95 (Alder Buckthorn) Rhamnus frangula is a native, medium sized to large shrub with dark green summer leaves, tiny white summer flowers and dark red berries. It is excellent for wildlife one of the few plants in our garden on which we are delighted to find caterpillars on, since it is the most important host plant to the beautiful Brimstone butterfly. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Rhamnus Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia' £25.00 (Fine-leaved Alder Buckthorn) A fantastic foliage plant, this unusual, medium sized or eventually large shrub has very fine, deeply cut leaves, similar in appearance to some of the more dainty Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) cultivars from a distance. The leaves are bright green in spring and summer before turning a lovely shades of bronze and yellow in... View
Sorry, now sold out Rhamnus Rhamnus frangula 'Fine Line' £48.00 (Columnar Alder Buckthorn) A new and exciting introduction, Rhamnus frangula 'Fine Line' is an upright, deciduous shrub with very narrow, fine, dark green leaves which turn butter yellow in autumn before falling. View
Sorry, now sold out Rhaphiolepis Rhaphiolepis indica 'Pink Cloud' £22.95 (Indian Hawthorn) New to us, Rhaphiolepis indica 'Pink Cloud' is an unusual evergreen shrub with vibrant pinkish-red flowers in late Spring. Best flower display if planted in a sunny position with shelter from strong winds. May be grown in a large container. View
Sorry, now sold out Rhaphiolepis Rhaphiolepis indica 'White Cloud' £22.95 (Indian Hawthorn) Rhaphiolepis indica 'White Cloud' is an unusual evergreen shrub with masses of beautiful white flowers in late Spring. Best flower display if planted in a sunny position with shelter from strong winds. May be grown in a large container. View
New Sorry, now sold out Rhaphiolepis Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Southern Moon' £29.95 (Yeddo Hawthorn) News to us this is an unusual and striking, small or eventually medium sized evergreen shrub with a dense mound-forming habit and masses of pretty white flowers in late spring. Best flower display if planted in a sunny position with shelter from strong winds. May be grown in a large container. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Rhaphithamnus Rhaphithamnus spinosus £29.95 An unusual evergreen shrub or small tree native to Chile and Argentina, Rhaphithamnus spinosus has glossy green leaves, sharp thorns and pale blue flowers in late spring. The pretty flowers are followed by very ornamental, purple to bright blue fruit later in the year. A fascinating shrub for a warm, sheltered garden. Can be grown in a large container. View
Sorry, now sold out Rhododendron Rhododendron 'Starstyle Lila' £28.00 New to us, Rhododendron 'Starstyle Lila' is a flamboyant compact, evergreen shrub with slender dark green leaves and masses of magenta-pink, star-shaped flowers in Spring. Grows slowly with a bushy, dwarf habit.. Most suitable for sun or dappled shade in a position with some shelter from strong wind. May be grown in a large container if required. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Rhus Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low' £29.95 (Fragrant Sumac) New to us, Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low' is an eye-catching, low and spreading deciduous shrub which has dark green, three-lobed leaves in Spring and summer and clusters of scented yellowish-green flowers in late Spring which are popular with bees and butterflies. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Rhus Rhus typhina 'Laciniata' £29.95 (Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac) an elegant hardy, large, branching shrub with long and deeply cut dark green leaves which turn exquisite shades of red and orange in autumn. In winter after the leaves have fallen, the velvety stems are eye-catching with an architectural appeal. View
Only one plant currently left in stock Rhus Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes' £39.95 (Staghorn Sumac) New to us, Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes' is a lovely compact medium-sized shrub with eye-catching long golden-green leaves which turn vivid shades of red, orange and gold before falling in autumn before falling. View
Sorry, now sold out Ribes Ribes laurifolium £29.95 (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. These stand out well against the large, leathery dark green leaves. A charming, low garden plant. Can be grown in... View
In Stock Ribes Ribes odoratum £25.00 (Buffalo Currant) An upright, medium sized, deciduous shrub, Ribes odoratum has pretty racemes of golden-yellow flowers in spring and shining green leaves which can turn shades of orange red or yellow before falling in autumn. Ribes odoratum is an excellent choice of shrub for adding a splash of early flower colour to a spring border. View
Sorry, now sold out Ribes Ribes speciosum £35.00 (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
Only one plant currently left in stock Robinia Robinia hispida £95.00 (Rose Acacia) 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. These flowers are sometimes followed by interesting, purple seed pods in warm summers. The stem is covered with curious, soft bristles. Most suited for a very sunny... View
Collect from nursery only Robinia Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' £95.00 (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. These flowers look a little like those of a Wisteria and hang from the branches, contrasting beautifully with the delicate, pale green, pinnate... 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
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Rubus Rubus cockburnianus £28.00 (White-stemmed Bramble) A thicket-forming medium sized, deciduous shrub which has striking white winter stems and attractive dark green leaves which develop orange and bronze autumn tints before falling. Excellent choice for winter stem colour and for use as a barrier plant once established. Best in sun or partial shade. Can be grown in a large container. 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
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
Sorry, now sold out 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. These flowers contrast well with the bright green foliage. An easy to grow Rubus which once planted will naturally spread and form a large clump,... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Rubus Rubus thibetanus 'Silver Fern' £28.00 (Ghost Bramble) A distinctive plant, Rubus thibetanus 'Silver Fern' has delicate fern-like, silvery-grey leaves and young stems covered in tiny thorns and a handsome silvery-white bloom. The arching stems are particularly eye-catching once the leaves fall and this Rubus is a fine addition to a winter garden! Can be grown well in a large container. 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. The leaves are light green, quite narrow and faintly resemble those of a bamboo. Not for instant gratification but has year round interest, but is particularly... 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
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Salix Salix exigua £39.95 (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. A handsome foliage plant, Salix exigua looks particularly fine when planted on a raised bank next to streams or ponds where is can arch out and the silvery leaves are reflected by... View
Sorry, now sold out 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. Although most ornamental when pruned back regularly for the stem colour, if left to grow this will gradually develop into a branching small to medium sized tree. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Salix Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys' £22.95 (Black Pussy Willow ) An eye-catching willow, Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys' has spectacular red anthered, black catkins in late winter and early spring. These are very handsome and much sought after for use in flower arranging. Dark green summer leaves. An excellent large shrub which looks particularly good when planted near a stream or pond. 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. These catkins are very handsome and much sought after for use in flower arranging. The summer leaves are dark green in colour. Salix gracilistyla 'Mt. Aso' is also... View
On sale! -20% In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Salix Salix hookeriana £15.96 £19.95 (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
Sorry, now sold out 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
Sorry, now sold out 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
On sale! -10% In Stock Salix Salix udensis 'Sekka' £17.96 £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. This flattening of the stems is called fasciation and it can be encouraged by occasional severe pruning. Upright silvery-grey catkins appear on the... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Salix Salix x rubra 'Eugenei' £19.95 (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
Only one plant currently left in stock Sambucus Sambucus 'Black Tower' £29.95 (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 Beauty' £29.95 (Black Elder) A superb cultivar, Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty' is a large shrub with rich purple-black foliage and flattened umbels (clusters) of deep pink flowers in midsummer, followed by masses of small black fruit. The berries are popular with birds and wildlife. A spectacular and easy to grow foliage plant with best leaf colour if planted in a sunny... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sambucus Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' £22.95 (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
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
Sorry, now sold out 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 £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... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sarcococca Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Stem' £22.95 (Sweet Box) A popular and attractive, low growing evergreen shrub with slender, glossy dark green leaves and clusters of highly scented white flowers from December to March. The stems are dark purple-red in colour. Often planted near doors or paths where the fragrant flowers can be appreciated in winter. grows well in a large container. View
Sorry, now sold out 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
Sorry, now sold out 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) A splendid Chinese shrub with fairly narrow, lance-shaped dark green leaves and masses of sweetly scented white flowers in winter. Fairly slow growing with us, Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis 'Dragon Gate' will grow to be a compact, small shrub in time. Slow growing and suitable in size for even the smallest of gardens and a particularly... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sarcococca Sarcococca saligna £35.00 (Sweet Box) Sarcococca saligna is an unusual, small evergreen shrub with a compact branching habit and masses of very lightly fragrant greenish-white flowers in winter. The dark green leaves are lance-shaped. Suitable in size for even the smallest of gardens and will grow well in a large container or pot. 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
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sinocalycanthus Sinocalycanthus chinensis £55.00 (Chinese Allspice) A stunning, rare and deciduous plant with fantastic flowers which was first introduced to Britain from central China in 1989 by Roy Lancaster. We were proud to exhibit a flowering specimen at the 1992 Chelsea Flower Show! Sinocalycanthus chinensis has lovely, large, creamy white, magnolia-like flowers with yellow centres in mid summer.... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sinocalycanthus Sinocalycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' £48.00 A stunning medium sized, deciduous shrub introduced from the JC Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina which has lightly scented, maroon flowers up to 7½ cm across in early summer. These colourful flowers stand out well against the glossy green summer leaves. The leaves turn pleasant shades of yellow before falling in autumn. An unusual and sought after... View
