Ground Shrubs Cover Plants

Shrubs; page 4 Kalmia to Pittosporum

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Abelia - Chaenomeles

Descriptions include

Plant Size i.e. 30/40cm is the approximate plant size on nursery in cm

Container Size Lt with the figure being the volume measured in Litres

*E* denotes Evergreen

The overall measurements stated in the plant descriptions are estimated plant Sizes 10 years after the plants leave the nursery, and will vary depending on geographical location.

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Bay Trees & Topiary Buxus Topiary

Specimen Acers

Our Platinum Specimen Plant Range

20Lt through to 250Lt

Please Forward Your Enquires for Availability, Size & Prices

KALMIA

Kalmia latifolia
*E* "Calico Bush" medium Size1.5m by 1.2m, distinctive shrub, large glossy oval leaves, pentagonal rose coloured flowers in June, best suited to moist peaty soils and full sun.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

12.75

Kalmia Olympic Fire
*E* Similar Sizeto Latifolia, leaves are wavy, flowers open deep pink.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

12.75

Kalmia Ostbo Red
*E* Similar Sizeto Latifolia but bright red buds open to deep pink flowers.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

12.75

Kalmia Silver Dollar
*E* Similar Sizeto Latifolia, flowers very large up to 4cm across white with red anther pockets and basal ring in June.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

12.75

KERRIA

Kerria japonica Pleanifolia
Medium Sizegraceful deciduous shrub 1.6m by 1.2m, large glossy green oval leaves, double golden yellow flowers in May and June, best in shade or partial shade.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

2.75

Kerria Japonica Variegata
Similar to Japonica except foliage is creamy white variegated and its habit is more spreading.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

2.75

KOLKWITZIA

Kilkwitzia amabilis Pink Cloud
"Beauty Bush" this graceful adaptable hardy shrub forms a dense twiggy bush, masses of bell shaped soft pink flowers draped over drooping branches in May to June.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

2.25

LAURUS - Bay

Specimens 20Lt to 150Lt POA Bay Trees & Topiary

Laurus Nobilis
*E* "Sweet Bay" a medium Sizeshrub of erect well branched habit, aromatice leaves used for culinary purposes, reponds well to clipping, suitable for all types of well drained soils, subject to frost damage, should be taken in and protected in the winter. Available in many Sizes and shapes as Topiary Call For Details.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

5.75
9.75
16.75

LAVENDULA

Lavendula angustifolia Hidcote
*E* Dwarf compact habit 0.5m by 0.5m, small aromatic grey green leaves early flowering, deep blue flowers.

Plant Size

20/30cm 2Lt

Price Each £

2.25

Lavendula angustifolia Munstead
*E* Similar to above 0.75m by 0.75m, flowers darker lavender in colour.

Plant Size

20/30cm 2Lt

Price Each £

2.25

Lavendula angustifolia Rosea
*E* Distinctive variety with compact habit, leaves slightly narrow, fragrant lavender pink flowers in July.

Plant Size

20/30cm 2Lt

Price Each £

2.25

Lavendula spica
*E* "Old English Lavendula" a robust form with broad grey green leaves and lavender blue flowers.

Plant Size

20/30cm 2Lt

Price Each £

2.25

Lavendula spica Alba
*E* As above, flowers opening white in late July.

Plant Size

20/30cm 2Lt

Price Each £

2.75

Lavendula stoechas
"French Lavender" a dwarf intensely aromatic shrub with narrow leaves, dark purple flower heads in summer, it requires a warm dry sunny position.

Plant Size

20/30cm 2Lt

Price Each £

2.75

Lavendula angustifolia Vera
"Dutch Lavender" a robust from, grey green leaves, lavender blue flowers in early July.

Plant Size

20/30cm 2Lt

Price Each £

2.25

LAVATERA

Lavatera olbia Rosea
A fast growing frost hardy shrub of 1.8m by 1.5m, grows well in most soil types, like full sun, large pink flowers from June to September.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

2.75

Lavatera thuringiaca Barnsley
Similar to above, free flowering white flowers tinted pink June onwards.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

2.75

LEUCOTHOE

Leucothoe walteri Rainbow
*E* Small to medium Sizeshrub of elegant habit, excellent ground cover for acidic soils, gracful arching stems carry leathery green variegated cream yellow pink leaves, white flowers June.

Plant Size

20/30cm 3Lt

Price Each £

4.25

Leucothoe Axillaris Scarletta
*E* Very small shrub with interesting all year round colour, copper and green in the winter contrasting with a succession of bright red new growths through the summer, seldom flowers, colours will vary depending on site situation.

Plant Size

20/30cm 3Lt

Price Each £

4.25

LEYCESTRIA

Leycestria Formosa
"Flowering Nutmeg" medium Sizestrong erect shrub 1.3m by 1.3m, suitable in any fertile soil, olive green stem colour, white flowers in hanging panicles August to September, purple black fruits.

Plant Size

40/50cm 3Lt

Price Each £

2.75

LIGUSTRUM - Privet

Ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum
"Golden Privet" a brightly coloured shrub or hedging plant. Yellow gold margined leaves sometimes completely yellow.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
60/90cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.75
14.75

Ligustrum ovalifolium
"Oval Leafed Privet" ideal hedging plant up to 3m, leaves dark green oval shaped.

Plant Size

30/40cm 2Lt
60/90cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.25
12.75

Ligustrum vulgare
"Common Privet" familiar native hedging plant, leaves narrow oval shaped.

Plant Size

30/40cm 2Lt
60/90cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.25
12.75

LONICERA

Lonicera nitida
*E* Small green leafed plant ideal for hedging, fast growing, reponds well to clipping or shaping, dense habit.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
60/90cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.00
12.75

Lonicera nitida Baggescens Gold
*E* One of a handful of evergreens to have golden foliage, grows well in most soil types to a Sizeof 1.2m by 1.2m.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
60/90cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.75
16.75

Lonicera fragrantissima
Medium Sizewell branched twiggy shrub 1.5m by 1.5m, oval leaves, sweetly scented creamy white bell shaped flowers.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
60/90cm 10Lt

Price Each £

3.75
16.75

Lonicera pileata
*E* A small shrub 0.8m by 0.8m, bright green box like leaves.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
60/90cm 10Lt

Price Each £

1.75
5.75
12.75

Lonicera pileata Maygreen
*E* Vigorous but compact shrub 0.8m by 0.8m, bright green foliage, very hardy.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
60/90cm 10Lt

Price Each £

1.75
5.75
12.75

MAGNOLIA

Specimens C 25 to C 150 POA

Magnolia x solangeana
Wide spreading habit 3m by 2.5m, white tulip shaped flowers stained purple in March to April, tolerates atmospheric pollution, needs protection from cold winds and rapid thawing by the sun after frosts.

Plant Size

40/50cm 5Lt
60/70cm 10Lt

Price Each £

15.75
28.75

Magnolia stellata
"Star Magnolia" compact rounded habit 1.3m by 1.3m, dark green foliage, white flowers from early spring, slow growing, requires similar protection as above.

Plant Size

40/50cm 5Lt
60/70cm 10Lt

Price Each £

15.75
28.75

Magnolia Susan
Fairly compact 2m by 1.5m, flowers deep purple in bud opening.

Plant Size

40/50cm 5Lt
60/70cm 10Lt

Price Each £

15.75
28.75

MAHONIA

Specimens 250Lt to 50Lt POA

Mahonia aquifolium
*E* "Oregon Grape" excellent ground cover 0.6m by 1.2m, rich shiny pinnate foliage in the autumn assumes bronze purple and red tints, yellow scented flowers during March to April. Mahonia's thrive in well drained soils.

Plant Size

20/30cm 3Lt
30/40cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.75
12.75

Mahonia aquifolium Apollo
*E* Low growing compact nature 0.6m by 1m, attractive clusters of yellow flowers in spring.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

4.75

Mahonia aquifolium Atropurpureum
*E* Small growing shrub similar to Aquifolium except the leaves are reddish purple in winter and spring.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

4.75

Mahonia aquifolium Samaragd
*E* The glossy emerald green leaves bronze when young, large clusters of bright yellow flowers small spreading habit.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

4.75

Mahonia bealei
*E* Medium to large Size, leaves large dark green pinnate, lemon yellow flowers from autumn to spring

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
60/90cm 10Lt

Price Each £

3.75
9.75
18.75

Mahonia x media Charity
*E* Medium to large shrub 1.8m by 1.5m, stately erect habit of architectural value, rosettes of luxuriant pinnate foliage topped by large terminal clusters of fragrant lemon yellow flowers late January onwards.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
60/90cm 10Lt

Price Each £

3.75
9.75
18.75

Mahonia x media Winter Sun
*E* Vigorous shrub of medium to large Size, blooms earlier than Charity.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
60/90cm 10Lt

Price Each £

3.75
9.75
18.75

NANDINA

Specimens 25Lt to 50Lt POA

Nandina domestica
"Scared Bamboo" an extremely decorative bamboo like shrub of medium Size, long erect unbranched stems, leaves large green tinged red in spring and autumn with small white flowers in summer.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

3.75
22.75

Nandina domestica Firepower
Similar to above, slightly smaller and more compact with excellent autumn colours.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

3.75
22.75

OLEARIA - Daisy Bush

Olearia x haastii
*E* Medium Sized rounded shrub 1.5m by 1.5m, dark green foliage, small fragrant white flowers in July, wind resistant and sun loving, hardy almost everywhere, tolerates air pollution.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.75
9.75
16.75

Olearia Macrodontata
*E* "New Zealand Holly" strong growing medium Size, sage green holly like leaves with a silver underside, fragrant white flowers in June, good for screening, highly resistant to seaside gales.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.75
9.75
16.75

OSMANTHUS

Specimens 25Lt to 50Lt POA

Osmanthus x burkwoodii
*E* Attractive densely leafed shrub of upright compact growth 1.8m by 1.8m, fragrant white flowers in April to May, will thrive in most soil types.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

3.75
9.75
18.75

Osmanthus delavayi
*E* Spreading stiff branches slowly forming, rounded shrub, 0.9m by 0.6m, densely covered with small dark green leathery leaves, masses of small tubular sweetly scented white flowers in April, needs wall protection in colder areas to bring out its best qualities.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

4.75
9.75
18.75

Osmanthus heterophyllus
*E* Rounded dense bush 1.5m by 1.2m, holly like spined leaves, green and glossy, small fragrant white flowers in clusters in September.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

4.75
9.75
18.75

Osmanthus heterophyllus Variegatus
*E* As above, leaves attractively bordered creamy white

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

4.75
9.75
18.75

PACHYSANDRA

Pachysandra terminalis
*E* "Japanese Spurge" very useful dwarf shrub 0.2m by 0.4m, suitable for ground cover in most shady sites, white flowers in February to March.

Plant Size

20/25cm 2Lt

Price Each £

2.75

Pachysandra terminalis Variegata
*E* As above but with leaves attractively variegated white.

Plant Size

20/25cm 2Lt

Price Each £

2.75

PERNETTYA

Pernettya mucronata
Dense thicket of wiry stems reaching 90cm, small dark green glossy pointed leaves, small white flowers in May, shining round persistent marble like berries, unaffected by weather. One male plant required to pollinate three females.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

4.75
16.75

PEROVSKIA

Perovskia atriplicifolia Blue Spire
"Russian Sage" deeply cut grey foliage on whitish stems with lavender blue flowers in the summer, likes a well drained sunny position.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

2.75

PHILADELPHUS - Mock Orange

Philadelphus avalanche
A small semi erect shrub with masses of white fragrant flowers in the summer, tolerates most soils.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.75
12.75

Philadelphus Belle Etiole
A small shrub of compacting arching hbit 1.5m by 1.5m, fragrant white flowers in June.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.75
12.75

Philadelphus coronarius Aureus
A small golden foliage shrub 1.5m by 1.5m, clusters of white flowers in the summer.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.75
12.75

Philadelphus Lemoinei
A small shrub with very fragrant flowers.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.75
12.75

Philadelphus Manteau d' Hermine
A small shrub of compact habit 1m by 1m, scented double flowers, good ground cover, dense wiry twigs.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.75
12.75

Philadelphus Virginal
Strong erect branched shrub 1.8m by 1.5m, medium Sizeleaves completment enormous clusters of double or semi double pure white strongly scented flowers with rounded petals.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

2.75
12.75

PHLOMIS - Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis fruiticosa
"Jerusalem Sage" square sided semi herbaceous stout stemmed shrub 0.8m by 1.2m, grey green leaves aromatic, clusters of bright yellow stalkless flowers at the tips of the shoots.

Plant Size

20/30cm 3Lt

Price Each £

3.75

PHORMIUM - New Zealand Flax

Specimens 15Lt to 50Lt POA

Phormium tenax
*E* Strong upright habit with sword like leaves with bronzy sheen, hardy on all but the coldest areas, thrives in a variety of soils in both coastal and industrial areas.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

4.75
18.75

Phormium tenax Purpureum
*E* Similar to above 0.8m to 1m but leaf blades a deeper bronze purple.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

4.75
18.75

Phormium tenax Sundowner
*E* Larger growing vigorous plant 1.2m by 1.2m, coppery red leaves variegated pink and cream.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/80cm 10Lt

Price Each £

6.75
12.75
22.75

Phormium cookianum Tricolour
*E* An outstanding foliage form with overlapping leaves of bright green striped white and margined red.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/80cm 10Lt

Price Each £

6.75
12.75
22.75

Phormium Yellow Wave
*E* Similar to Sundowner in Size, broad drooping leaves yellowish green centre striped with green.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/80cm 10Lt

Price Each £

6.75
12.75
22.75

PHOTINIA

Specimens 20Lt to 70Lt POA

Photinia x fraseri Red Robin
*E* Large strong growing shrub 2m by 1.5m, large young foliage brilliant red turning to glossy green with age.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

4.75
9.75
18.75

PHYSOCARPUS

Physocarpus Darts Gold
A compact vase shaped shrub of interesting habit, leaves three lobed, golden yellow at first turning pale green, rounded clusters of white tinged pink flowers along previous years growth in June, small red fruits in autumn and peeling bark to reveal attractive stems in winter.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt

Price Each £

3.75

PIERIS

Specimens 25Lt to 50Lt POA

Pieris floribunda Flaming Silver
*E* A small shrub with bright red young leaves which show no variegation when young but soon develop striking silvery white margins, flowers creamy white in spring.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

6.75
11.75
18.75

Pieris Forest Flame
*E* A large shrub 2.5m by 1.8m, bright red young foliage prefers a peaty soil to that of Flaming Silver.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

6.75
11.75
18.75

Pieris Mountain Fire
*E* Neat compact habit 1.5m by 1.5m, bright brownish leaves turn dark green, creamy white flowers in May.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

6.75
11.75
18.75

Pieris japonica Variegata
*E* Slow growing dwarf shrub 1.2m by 1m, leaves variegated, creamy white flowers in April.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

6.75
11.75
18.75

PITTOSPORUM

Pittosporum Tenuifolium
*E* A charming large shrub of columnar habit with bright pale undulate leaves prettily set on black twigs, flowers chocolate purple honey scented in the spring, extensively used as a cut evergreen for flower arrangements, height 1.8m by 1.5m.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

5.75
10.75
22.75

Pittosporum Silver Queen
*E* Similar to above, much slower growing dainty green foliage suffused silvery grey, narrowly margined with white.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

5.75
10.75
22.75

Pittosporum tenuifolium Tom Thumb
*E* Similar to above but more compact and slower growing, light green new growth becoming burgundy maturing to deep purple, height 1m by 1m.

Plant Size

30/40cm 3Lt
40/60cm 5Lt
50/60cm 10Lt

Price Each £

5.75
10.75
22.75

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