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.
An attractive evergreen shrub with brilliant silver foliage and insignificant greenish flowers. Drained soil in sun, salt tolerant. Loved by Goldfinch! 2m or prune to size. Very hardy and easy.
The rare variegated form with a clear splash of lemon yellow in the middle of each silver leaf. Drained soil in full sun, can be pruned to size/shape. 1.8m.
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.
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..
Rare form of the native Spindle with white fruits that split open to reveal bright orange seeds in autumn that last into winter. Mostly deciduous shrub to 2.4m. "Divisions"!
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.
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.
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?
One of the Encliandra types with tiny pink flowers and equally tiny deep green folaige on arching stems. Hardy in a sheltered spot in drained soil. 60cm.
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.
A very pretty compact ivy with mid green leaves heavily speckled and splashed creamy yellow. Not a great spreader or climber so good for a shaded pot or container. 15cm.
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.
