We grow a range of interesting shrubby plants including many from the Caprifoliaceae. A lot of the shrubs we grow will work very well when grown mixed into the herbaceous perennials and grasses that we grow in a naturalistic style and some can be pruned hard in spring to give fresh, whippy growth each year to keep their size down. Feel free to ask for pruning advice on any of them as most have several options.
An unusual shrubby member of the pea family with attractive ferny foliage and spires of dark purplish flowers with contrasting orange stamens. Drained soil in sun. Potentially 2.4m+ but usually less.
Silvery-grey, narrow leaves on this evergreen shrub from western, north America. A lovely contrast to many of the taller Verbenas etc. Drained soil in full sun. 1.8m.
Long narrow leaves with white felted undersides and racemes of creamy white strongly scented WINTER flowers. Somewhat tender so best protected in winter unless you have a warm sheltered wall. 2m.
New to us. A more or less hardy species perhaps best against a sunny wall with large hairy green leaves and pink flowers rather than the normal dark reddish shade. To 3m if happy and not pruned!
AGM Grey leaves with nearly white undersides and long tapering spikes of white flowers from midsummer into autumn. Deciduous, best in a sheltered position in full sun in drained soil. 2m.
A dense bushy shrub with smallish, narrow dark green leaves with felted undersides. Clusters of creamy, scented flowers in autumn and early winter. Should be hardy in the UK. Drained soil in sun, 1.8m.
Half-hardy sub-shrub with light green foliage and spires of orange-red pouched flowers in summer and autumn. Probably best in a cool, part shaded spot. 60cm?
A vigorous climber with distinct foliage and masses of creamy yellow, scented flowers in late summer and autumn followed by pretty fluffy seedheads. Sun, 3-4m. Collected by the late Michael Wickenden.
Glowing greenish yellow winter stems are the main reason for growing this dogwood. Small clusters of white summer flowers followed by white berries. 2.4m if you don't cut back to a stump every year..
Handsome evergreen foliage on this Taiwanese shrub with a habit a bit like a larger form of the common E. fortunei. 1.5m? Shade, even quite dry. Not seen flowers yet.
AGM Large scarlet and rich magenta flowers in good numbers on this vigorous bushy hardy Fuchsia. Average soil in part or light shade for best growth, can scorch in hot sun. 90cm.
Delicate looking palest pink flowers, fading to white, with very light lavender blue corollas on a bright green bushy plant. Hardy once established. Potentially to 1.2m, best in drained but good soil in part shade.
An excellent half-hardy Fuchsia with tiny silvered leaves and miniature reddish flowers in late summer and autumn. ?75cm. Probably best grown in a pot and taken in overwinter.
TENDER AGM Rarely seen now this vigorous species from Mexico has large pale green leaves and big bunches of incredibly long tubed orange-red flowers with distinct creamy-green sepals. Potentially 2m!
AGM A elegant species with slender bright reddish pink flowers with purple corollas and red filaments. Smallish but broad leaves try to be evergreen. Borderline hardy - drained soil in a sheltered position, light shade. 60cm?
AGM Unusual lanceolate leaves on a willowy upright plant producing masses of elegant red and purple flowers from midsummer. Distinctive reddish stems. Should be hardy in drained soil, best in some shade.
AGM Beautiful narrow golden leaves on this elegant hardy fuchsia, often tinted red with cooler weather. Delicate looking red flowers drip from the stems in summer and autumn. Potentially to 1.5m but usually less.
BSWJ10478 Collected in Costa Rica at 2800m. Neat twiggy bushes with small silvery leaves and small tubular pink flowers from midsummer into early winter. Round black berries in autumn. Probably hardy but take cuttings! 1m?
A splendid recent introduction this small shrub has bright silver lanceolate foliage and cup shaped white flowers from mid-summer. Prune in spring. Good soil in sun. 1m.
Outstanding glossy crinkled leaves in a deep green on this ivy that is ideal for groundcover in shady places. Can also make a good container plant. Ordinary soil in shade or part shade.
syn. 'Mini Heron'. A tight branching form with star shaped, narrowly divided leaves that makes a neat plant ideal for a pot or front of a border. Best in shade, most soils.
Deeply divided leaves in a glowing lemon yellow on this attractive ivy that can climb or be left to cover the ground. Great for brightening up a shady corner.
An attractive and unusual form of ivy with bright white new leaves that develop dark green speckles that flood the leaf as it ages. Moderate growth that can climb or cover the ground.
A very pretty variegated ivy with dark green, grey, white and bright lime green markings on the leaves often tinted red in cold weather. Evergreen groundcover and moderate climber.
Long lost label but think this is the correct name. Variegated with a slightly creamy bright white margin and long pointed central lobes. Compact ground cover or gently climbing.
