Plants - perfect for containers

A selection of eye-catching shrubs, very small trees, climbers and perennials which can all grow well in large containers or pots.

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Acer

Acer palmatum 'Garnet'

BlueBell Nursery

£48.00

(Japanese Maple) A popular small maple with arching branches, ideal for small gardens which is grown for its deeply divided, rich purple-red leaves and dome-like habit once established.

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Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' - specimen plant in spring

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Acer

Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream'

BlueBell Nursery

£38.40 £48.00

(Japanese Maple) A stunning large shrub or in many years a small tree, Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' has glorious golden-yellow foliage in spring, followed by rich orange/red autumn colours. An excellent choice of maple for growing in a large container!

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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.

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Acer palmatum 'Viridis'

BlueBell Nursery

£48.00

(Japanese Maple) Ideal for a small garden, this graceful maple has a mound-like habit, arching branches and deeply cut, bright green leaves which colour brilliantly to gold or red in the autumn before falling.

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Athyrium

Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'

BlueBell Nursery

£14.95

(Tatting Fern) Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae' has long, narrow, pale green leaves with small, round, ball-like pinnae (divisions of a compound frond, akin to leaflets on a leaf) running along the midrib. The initial flush of leaves in spring are particularly dainty with further leaves emerging in summer being more typically fern-like in shape.

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Berberis

Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde'

BlueBell Nursery

£16.95

(Barberry) A compact and rounded deciduous shrub with dark velvety purple leaves in spring and summer which turn pretty shades of bright red and orange before falling in autumn. Masses of small, pale-yellow flowers cover the stems in spring once established. Grows well in a large container and also makes an unusual low informal hedge if planted in group.

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Bergenia

Bergenia 'Dark Damsel'

BlueBell Nursery

£14.95

(Elephants Ears) New to us, Bergenia 'Dark Damsel' is a clump forming, evergreen perennial with very dark purplish-green, leathery leaves turning plum coloured in the winter. Vivid pink flowers appear in spring on stems above the foliage. Best display of foliage colour and flowers will usually be seen if planted in a sunny, well drained position.

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Camellia

Camellia japonica 'Lovelight'

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

A beautiful evergreen shrub with showy, large, semi-double white flowers and golden stamen in spring. These flowers can help give a cheerful feel to a garden in early spring when most other plants are bare. The leaves are dark green and glossy. Camellia japonica 'Lovelight' is an excellent shrub for border planting and is also suitable for growing in a...

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Cercis

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

BlueBell Nursery

£66.50

(Eastern Redbud) A glorious large shrub or eventually very small tree, the sun shining through the glorious rich-purple, heart-shaped summer leaves of Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is one of the wonders of the garden. Very similar in appearance to our Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'

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Cornus

Cornus kousa 'China Girl'

BlueBell Nursery

£48.00

(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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Dryopteris

Dryopteris wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold'

BlueBell Nursery

£14.95

(Alpine Wood Fern) New to us, this is a hardy, medium sized, semi-evergreen fern with large, vibrant golden-yellow young fronds in Spring. These ornamental fronds gradually turn light green with a hint of yellow later on in the summer. Most suited for a position in light dappled or heavy shade. It can also be grown very successfully in a container,...

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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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Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy'

BlueBell Nursery

£22.95

An exciting evergreen plant, Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy' is a dwarf shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and fabulous, scented, creamy-white flowers in mid summer. The flowers are very pretty, are framed well against the dark green foliage and have a delightful, intense scent. This is ideally suited for planting in a very warm, flowering border...

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Hosta

Hosta 'Golden Tiara'

BlueBell Nursery

£14.95

(Plantain Lily) New to us, this is a lovely Hosta which has mid green leaves which are lined with yellow and gold and spikes of mauve purple flowers in summer. Superb choice for dappled or partial shade. Grows well in a large container.

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Hosta

Hosta 'Praying Hands'

BlueBell Nursery

£14.95

(Plantain Lily) Unusual in appearance, Hosta 'Praying Hands' has narrow, upright dark green leaves with a pale golden margin similar in appearance hands held in prayer. Spikes of lavender blue flowers standing above the foliage appear in mid to late summer. Excellent plant for dapped to heavy shade. Very eye-catching when grown in a large container.

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Perfecta' - flowers on a soil with neutral pH

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Perfecta'

BlueBell Nursery

£15.96 £19.95

Previously known as Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Wave', this is a popular, deciduous medium sized shrub with lush green leaves and a beautiful display of rich-blue (or pink depending on your soil pH), flattened lace-cap flower heads in late summer.

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

BlueBell Nursery

£22.95

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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Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise'

BlueBell Nursery

£22.95

A beautiful shrub with elegant conical flower heads, white initially and gradually turning lovely shades of strawberry pink. The flower display can last from mid summer into autumn. Ideal for a sunny garden border and looks great when planted in small groups. Can also be grown in a large container.

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea seemanii

BlueBell Nursery

£38.00

(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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Hydrangea

Hydrangea serrata 'Preziosa'

BlueBell Nursery

£22.95

An eye-catching shrub with rounded, pale-lavender, blue or pink (depending on your soil pH), mop head flower bracts, turning more vivid shades of blue or pink as the summer progresses. The leaves are often bronze-purple when they emerge in spring, gradually turning dark green later in the summer with established plants having attractive orange or red...

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Ilex

Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia'

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

(Pineapple Holly) A slow growing, male holly with dusky purple young shoots and small, narrow dark-green leaves edged with fine spines. Established plants have a bushy, conical habit. Will pollinate nearby female Ilex aquifolium cultivars. Grows well n a large container.

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Kirengeshoma

Kirengeshoma palmata

BlueBell Nursery

£16.95

(Japanese Waxflower) An unusual, clump-forming perennial native to Japan, Kirengeshoma palmata has impressive, palmate mid green leaves and handsome pale yellow, trumpet-like flowers in mid to late summer. Excellent in woodland with dappled shade and a moist yet well drained soil. Can be grown in a large container.

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Magnolia

Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'

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£28.00

(Star Magnolia) A popular medium sized shrub from North America, Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is well known for producing masses of slightly fragrant, pure-white, double-flowers in late Spring.

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Nandina

Nandina domestica 'Obsessed'

BlueBell Nursery

£25.00

(Heavenly Bamboo) A new selection, Nandina domestica 'Obsessed' is a slow growing, compact, semi-evergreen shrub with handsome leaves which are eye-catching purple-red in colour when young. Perfect for an area with limited space or for growing in a container.

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Nandina

Nandina domestica 'Sunset'

BlueBell Nursery

£22.95

(Heavenly Bamboo) New to us, this is a charming small to medium sized, upright, semi-evergreen shrub with elegant, divided dark purple-red young leaves which gradually turn to dark green in summer.

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Persicaria

Persicaria affinis 'Donald Lowndes'

BlueBell Nursery

£16.95

A superb, dense ground cover perennial with dark green leaves and spikes of vibrant deep red and pink flowers in summer. Suitable for sun or shade and grows well in a large container or raised area where it will cascade over the sides in time.

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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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Prunus

Prunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai'

BlueBell Nursery

£75.00

(Fuji cherry) A lovely, delicate cherry growing into a very small tree with wiry, slightly contorted stems which burst into life in early spring with pale pink buds that open into an amazing display of pure white flowers. Superb autumn colour as well! These plants are delicate and take time to pack safely. There is a £5 postage surcharge per 'Kojo-no-mai'...

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Rhaphiolepis

Rhaphiolepis indica 'White Cloud'

BlueBell Nursery

£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.

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Rhaphiolepis

Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Southern Moon'

BlueBell Nursery

£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.

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Sarcococca

Sarcococca confusa

BlueBell Nursery

£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.

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Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa' - autumn colour

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Trees & Shrubs

Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'

BlueBell Nursery

£19.95

(Cutleaf Stephanandra ) Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa' is a graceful, deciduous shrub native to parts of Korea and Japan with prettily cut, bright green leaves that turn soft-yellow and orange in autumn before falling. A hardy ground cover shrub with arching branches, suitable for sun or shade which can also be grown in a large container. Can be planted in...

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Trachelospermum

Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Theta'

BlueBell Nursery

£29.95

(Jasmine) New to us, this is an unusual evergreen climber with long, narrow grey-green leaves and clusters of scented creamy-white flowers in summer. A very distinctive climber but it can also be grown in a container to arch over the sides or as an eye-catching ground cover plant! Most suitable for a sunny wall or fence sheltered from strong winds....

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Trachelospermum

Trachelospermum jasminoides

BlueBell Nursery

£25.00

(Star Jasmine) An evergreen, twining climber native to parts of China, Korea and Japan with fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer and dark green, glossy leaves. The scented flowers are lovely and make Trachelospermum jasminoides a particularly sought after climber for growing up trellis near a door or garden path!

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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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