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Persicaria microcephala ‘Red Dragon’

Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' is a captivating perennial prized for its vibrant foliage and graceful form. Originating from the Himalayas and central and southern China, this cultivar flaunts...

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Hosta ‘Guacamole’

Hosta 'Guacamole' is a stunning perennial prized for its vibrant foliage and delightful fragrance. This cultivar boasts large, heart-shaped leaves with bold chartreuse centres and wide, dark green...

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Carex oshimensis ‘Eversheen’

Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen' is a vibrant evergreen sedge prized for its striking yellow and green variegated foliage. This compact perennial grows to 30-40 cm in height and width, ideal for borders,...

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Euphorbia ‘Miner’s Merlot’

Euphorbia 'Miner's Merlot' is a striking perennial boasting deep burgundy foliage, ideal for adding dramatic colour to gardens. Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, it forms...

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Oxalis ‘Black Velvet’

Oxalis 'Black Velvet' is a captivating perennial celebrated for its deep burgundy foliage reminiscent of black velvet. This compact plant, reaching 10-50cm in height and with a similar spread, is ideal...

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Callistemon viminalis ‘Red Star’

Callistemon 'Red Star' is a captivating evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant red flowers resembling bottlebrushes. Ideal for smaller gardens or as a focal point in larger landscapes, it grows to...

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Heuchera ‘Midnight Rose’

Heuchera 'Midnight Rose' is a striking perennial cherished for its distinctive foliage. Leaves emerge in deep purple with hot pink spots, creating a captivating contrast. Compact, reaching around 30cm...

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Geum chiloense ‘Mrs Bradshaw’

Geum chiloense 'Mrs Bradshaw' is a striking hardy perennial known for its vibrant red, semi-double flowers. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it reaches up to 50cm in height, making it a...

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Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’

Houttuynia cordata, sometimes known as ‘fish mint’, originates from Southeast Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, primarily for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial...

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Fatsia japonica ‘Variegata’

Fatsia japonica 'Variegata' is a cultivar of the Japanese aralia known for its striking variegated foliage. It features large, glossy leaves with creamy white margins that contrast beautifully with the...

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Pachysandra axillaris

Pachysandra axillaris, also known as Axillary Pachysandra, is a low-growing evergreen ground cover native to Japan and Taiwan. It features glossy, deep green leaves arranged in whorls around upright...

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Anthropodium cirratum

Arthropodium cirratum, commonly known as renga lily or New Zealand rock lily, is a perennial herb native to New Zealand and rarely offered for sale in the UK. It grows as a clump of long, wide green...

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Origanum rotundifolium ‘Kent Beauty’

Origanum rotundifolium ‘Kent Beauty’ is a semi-evergreen trailing sub-shrub with lax stems of rounded blue-green leaves and, early summer through to autumn, strange clustered whorls of pinkish-white...

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Mangave ‘Lavender Lady’

Mangave 'Lavender Lady' is a popular succulent hybrid, prized for its unique lavender-coloured leaves adorned with deep purple speckles. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant features a rosette...

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Ensete glaucum

Ensete glaucum, also known as the Snow Banana or Blue Banana, is a stunning tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. This ornamental banana features large, paddle-shaped...

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Begonia grandis subsp. sinensis ‘Snowpop’

Begonia grandis subsp. sinensis 'Snowpop' is a stunning shade-loving perennial, perfect for adding elegance to shady gardens or containers. Featuring delicate white flowers that bloom from late summer...

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Agave lechuguilla

Agave lechuguilla, a resilient succulent native to the Chihuahuan Desert, is known for its striking rosette of narrow, spiky leaves with sharp tips. The green to grayish, serrated leaves grow up to...

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Agave geminiflora

Agave geminiflora, known as "Paired-Flowered Agave," is a striking, low-maintenance succulent perfect for milder UK gardens. This ornamental plant features a compact rosette of narrow, dark green...

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Agave parryi

Agave parryi, also known as "Parry’s Agave," is a hardy, compact succulent ideal for milder UK gardens. It forms a dense rosette of blue-grey, fleshy leaves with spiny tips, reaching up to 50cm in...

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Agave ovatifolia ‘Vanzie’

Agave ovatifolia ‘Vanzie,’ also known as "Whale’s Tongue Agave," is a striking succulent perfect for UK gardens. This drought-tolerant plant forms a large, dense rosette with broad, powdery blue-grey...

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Agave × romani

Agave x romani is a stunning hybrid succulent prized for its compact size and bold, spiny rosettes. Its broad, fleshy, blue-green or grayish leaves feature sharp tips and serrated edges, giving it a...

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Agave parrasana

Agave parrasana is a great choice for UK gardens, especially for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant spaces. This compact succulent has blue-grey, spiny leaves that add striking architectural interest....

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Clerodendrum trichotomum ‘Fargesii’

Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Fargesii' is a beautiful, deciduous shrub that is perfect for adding a splash of late-season colour to any garden. This shrubby tree features fragrant, white flowers that...

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Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’ (full standard)

Ficus carica is native to Syria and Persia. It is one of the earliest plants to be cultivated by humans, and has been recorded as cultivated in Britain since Roman times! Figs have a place in the...

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Eucalypyus gunnii ‘Silverana’

Eucalyptus gunnii was one of the first Eucalyptus trees to be grown in the UK, and is also one of the largest and fastest growing. Young leaves are formed rounded and clasp the stem attractively, which...

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Nandina domestica ‘Gulf Stream’

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant foliage and year-round charm. This charming plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil....

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Acer palmatum ‘Nicholsonii’

Acer palmatum ‘Nicholsonii’ is another show-stopping maple. Low growing with a mushroom habit, the deeply lobed and toothy-margined leaves emerge pale green with deep pink margins, the green deepening...

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Mahonia aquifolium ‘Cabaret’

Mahonia aquifolium 'Cabaret' is a visually stunning cultivar prized for its vibrant foliage and compact growth habit. Featuring glossy, holly-like leaves with striking splashes of creamy yellow, it...

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Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' is a striking cultivar prized for its lime-green blooms. This popular hydrangea features sturdy stems and abundant flowers that start creamy white and age to pale...

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Matteuccia orientalis

Matteuccia orientalis, also known as Oriental Ostrich Fern, is a deciduous fern admired for its graceful fronds and versatility. Originating from East Asia, it flourishes in damp, shaded woodland...

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