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Wintersweet
- 'Chimonanthus
praecox'
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sweetly scented, sulphur-yellow flowers, stained purple
inside appear on bare branches throughout the winter
months. This vigorous shrub makes a lovely specimen
plant for a sunny, well-drained mixed or winter border
close to a house entrance or path where its scent can be
appreciated. Highly prized by floral arrangers.
Flowering period: December to
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Daphne
- 'Daphne
odora Aureomarginata'
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| Clusters
of small, sweetly scented, pale pink flowers open from
purple-pink buds in December among lustrous,
lance-shaped, dark green leaves with yellow margins. The
flowers are followed by spherical, red fruit. This
evergreen shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position
where its handsome, variegated foliage will
brighten the winter garden. Flowering
period: December to March. |
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Chinese
Witch Hazel - 'Hamamelis
mollis'
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winter, this upright, deciduous shrub has clusters of
sweetly scented, bright yellow, spidery flowers clinging
to bare twigs. In autumn, the bright green leaves turn
soft yellow. A beautiful shrub for a woodland edge, or
winter border or alongside a path, where its fragrance
can be appreciated. The flowering twigs can be cut to
perfume rooms in winter. Flowering
period: December to February. |
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Witch
Hazel - 'Hamamelis
x intermedia Pallida'
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winter, this deciduous shrub has clusters of sweetly
scented, sulphur-yellow flowers clinging to bare twigs.
In autumn, the bright green leaves turn spectacular
shades of yellow, orange and red. The tiered branches of
this award-winning variety of witch hazel contrast well
with the vertical stems of dogwood. It is a lovely
specimen plant for a sunny winter border or woodland
edge, where its fragrance can be appreciated. The
flowering twigs can be cut to perfume rooms in winter. Flowering
period: December to February. |
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Witch
Hazel - 'Hamamelis
x intermedia Diane'
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winter, this vase-shaped, deciduous shrub has clusters
of sweetly scented, rich coppery-red flowers clinging to
bare twigs. In autumn, the bright green leaves turn
spectacular shades of yellow, orange and red. This
award-winning variety of witch hazel is a lovely
specimen plant for a sunny winter border or woodland
edge. The flowering twigs can be cut to perfume rooms in
winter. Flowering period: January
to February. |
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Winter
Honeysuckle - 'Lonicera
x purpusii Winter Beauty'
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| Clusters
of pale yellow, tubular flowers with prominent yellow
anthers cling to bare branches in the depths or winter
and fill the air with a heady fragrance. The scent from
this deciduous shrub will stop you in your tracks. An
invaluable addition to the garden in winter. Flowering
period: December to March. |
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Mahonia
- 'Mahonia
japonica'
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| Slender
spikes of pale yellow flowers appear from November to
March, above rosettes of handsome, dark green,
holly-like leaves. The flowers of this lovely, evergreen
shrub have a fragrance reminiscent of
lily-of-the-valley, and seem to glow in the wintry
sunlight. Flowering period:
November to March. |
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Mahonia
- 'Mahonia x
media Charity'
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| Slender
spikes of pale yellow flowers appear from November to
March, above rosettes of large, handsome, dark green,
holly-like leaves. The flowers of this lovely, upright,
evergreen shrub have a fragrance reminiscent of
lily-of-the-valley, and seem to glow in the wintry
sunlight. They are followed by bunches of highly
ornamental, round, deep purple berries. Flowering
period: November to March. |
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Mahonia
- 'Mahonia x
media Winter Sun'
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| This
mahonia makes a lovely focal point for a shady spot in
the garden, where its glossy, architectural leaves can
be appreciated all year round. Give it space, as its
leaves will spread, and conceal its long 'legs' with
spring-flowering bulbs and small, shade-loving
perennials. Although it prefers shade, it will tolerate
sun as long as the soil remains moist. Flowering
period: November to March. |
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Sweet
Box - 'Sarcococca
confusa'
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| Sweetly
scented, pure white flowers from December to March and
lustrous, dark green leaves. This wonderful,
winter-flowering, dense, evergreen shrub is perfect for
a shady border or woodland garden. To fully appreciate
the fabulous, vanilla-like fragrance plant in moist,
well-drained soil close to an entrance or path. Copes
well with dry shade and urban-pollution. Flowering
period: December to March. |
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Viburnum
- 'Viburnum
x bodnantense Dawn'
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| Dense
clusters of fragrant, dark pink flowers on bare stems
from November to March and toothed, dark green leaves.
This upright, deciduous shrub is perfect for perfuming
winter walks. To fully appreciate the deliciously
scented flowers plant in a moist, well-drained border
close to an entrance or path in sun or partial shade. Flowering
period: November to March. |
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Viburnums available....... |
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| Viburnum
x bodnantense Charles Lamont |
Viburnum tinus Eve Price |
Viburnum
tinus |
Viburnum
tinus Eve Price |
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davidii |
Viburnum
x burkwoodii |
Viburnum
opulus Roseum |
Viburnum
tinus French White |
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Camellia
- 'Camellia
japonica Nobilissima'
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| This
is an early flowering camellia that produces
peony-shaped blooms with delicately shaded pale yellow
centres among glossy, deep green leaves. This popular,
evergreen shrub withstands all but the harshest, most
windy conditions - making it perfect for cold areas.
It's one of the earliest camellias to flower - often
producing a display of elegant white blooms for use
indoors over Christmas and New Year. Flowering
period: January to March. |
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Camellia
- 'Camellia
hiemalis Sparkling Burgundy'
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| A
gorgeous camellia with showy, peony-like, ruby-red
flowers from early to mid-winter. This spreading,
evergreen shrub has glossy, dark green leaves that catch
the winter sun, and the flowers appear just when the
garden seems to need some colour. A lovely plant for a
small garden or in a winter border. Flowering
period: December and January. |
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Winter
Flowering Heathers - 'Erica'
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| Masses
of white, urn-shaped flowers appear from January to
March among bright green foliage. This winter heather
has an upright and compact habit, making it a
particularly suitable container plant. Try it in a pot
near the house with winter-flowering pansies and
early-flowering crocuses, where it will lift the spirits
in the depths of winter. In the garden it looks best
planted in bold drifts among other heathers, or beneath
deciduous trees. As it tolerates mildly alkaline soil
there's no need to use a special potting compost. Flowering
period: January to March. |
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Silk-tassel
Bush - 'Garrya
elliptica'
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| Long,
silvery catkins up to 20cm long, shine out among glossy,
wavy-edged, dark green leaves throughout winter. The
silken tassels of his upright, evergreen shrub make a
stunning feature in the winter garden. Try it towards
the back of a sunny, shrub border, against a wall or as
a windbreak in coastal areas. When it has finished its
display, the dark foliage makes a lovely foil for
summer-flowering shrubs. Flowering
period: December to February. |
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Winter
Jasmine - 'Jasminum
nudiflorum'
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| Cheeful
yellow flowers appear on bare stems in winter and early
spring and really brighten up a dark, winter day. This
vigorous climber is easy to grow and easy to train on
wires or a trellis, but it looks just as attractive left
to scramble freely over low walls. Bright green stems,
even in winter, and dark green shoots add to the appeal
of this lovely climber. Give it space to express itself
and prune regularly. Flowering
period: January to March. |
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Hellebores |
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Hellebore produces gently nodding flowers that open as
early as January and carry on until late April. The
plants produce large saucer-shaped flowers and are ideal
for the front of an early spring or winter border. Most
hellebores grow happily in shade. They appreciate plenty
of organic matter in the soil, topped up with a mulch
every spring. All types prefer a sheltered position away
from the effects of strong icy winds in winter. Flowering
period: February to April. |
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Hellebore |
Harvington
Hellebore |
Corsican
Hellebore |
Hellebore |
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Hellebore |
Harvington
Hellebore |
Harvington
Hellebore |
Harvington
Hellebore |
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Hellebore |
Stinking
Hellebore |
Lenten
Rose |
Lenten
Rose |
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Mimosa
- 'Acacia
dealbata'
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| Fluffy
yellow, sweetly scented ball-shaped flowers cover the
ends of the branches from winter to spring. An evergreen
tree with a pale green trunk and large, feathery
glaucous leaves. It makes an ideal conservatory plant or
in warmer gardens, can be planted in a sheltered spot
against a south-facing wall. It will never reach the
magnitude of those in its native Australia but it can
grow to 12m (40ft) in 20 years, so it does need plenty
of room in the garden. Flowering
period: January to April. |
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Clematis
- 'Clematis
cirrhosa var. purpurascens Jingle Bells'
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| Large
creamy bell-shaped winter flowers and deep green leaves
retained throughout the year. This winter-flowering
clematis is perfect for training over a pergola, doorway
or arch, in a sunny, sheltered site. Although
drought-tolerant it may not survive severe winters. Flowering
period: December to February. |
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Clematis
- 'Clematis
cirrhosa var. purpurascens Freckles'
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| Scented,
bell-like, cream winter flowers heavily speckled inside
with reddish-brown 'freckles' and glossy, dark-green
leaves. This evergreen clematis is ideal for training
over a sunny pergola or arch. This is the best way to
appreciate the distinctive freckle-like markings, which
are less visible when the plant is grown against a wall.
Flowering
period: December to February. |
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