My Favourite Plant
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Heuchera "Silver scrolls". And nectaroscordum.
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I bought several heuchera varieties last autumn and they've all done well, but I especially like Silver Scrolls. I have two in plain dark grey pots on the sides of my patio steps, and they've looked great right through winter on their own, fab in spring underplanted with little bright pink species tulips, and are still looking marvellous on their own again, now with three-foot high flower spikes - much more dramatic flowers than the other varieties.
And nectaroscordum. I planted these in a dry shady corner where nothing so beautiful would normally consider growing, and they've come up for a second year with two flower spikes instead of one, looking perfectly happy.
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- Posted: Fri. 8th June 2012 16:55
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long blooming perennials
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Worth the space for their long season of bloom, Geranium 'Patricia' and G. Roxanne, the latter likes to weave through the legs of shrubs.
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- Posted: Mon. 26th September 2011 02:50
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Good Garden Plants
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So i have been working with plants for nearly 10 years now and im constantly getting messages back from customers about those plants that they value the most the types of plant that just keep giving and giving. With the winters we are getting now it has become really important to gardeners to know what plants they can rely on, so if you have any great plants that dont let you down then please let me know.
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- Posted: Wed. 9th March 2011 13:19
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Favourite Fragrant Flowers & Foliage
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Often we choose trees and shrubs for our gardens that are aesthetically pleasing; spectacular foliage, rich flowers and remarkable architectural forms but we mustn’t over look the importance of fragrance. From shrubs that dizzy the senses with the aroma of their blooms to trees with autumn foliage that smells good enough to eat here are my top picks for fragrance.
Davidia involucrate vilmoriniana- Handerkerchief tree
Fragrant: Spring
Cytisus Battandieri – Pineapple broom tree
Fragrant: June July
Cercidiphyllum japonicum- Katsura tree
Fragrant: Late Summer Autumn
Deutzia scabra ‘Pride of Rochester’- Fuzzy pride of Rochester shrub
Fragrant: June July
Laburnum alpinum ‘Pendulum’- Weeping Scotch laburnum tree
Fragrant: May
Mahonia japonica ‘Hivernant’- Japanese mahonia shrub
Fragrant: November December January February March
Nothofagus Antarctica – Antarctic beech tree
Fragrant: Spring
Prunus x yedoensis – Yoshino cherry tree
Fragrant: March April
Ptelea trifoliate – Hop tree
Fragrant: June July
Magnolia soulangiana ‘Alba Superba’ - White tulip magnolia tree
Fragrant: April May
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- Posted: Thu. 11th November 2010 11:05
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Phormium 'Dazzler'
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Does anyone know where I can obtain the above plant to add to my collection of 60+ phormiums?
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- Posted: Tue. 1st June 2010 14:34
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Plants for winter colour
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Hillier Nurseries have also chosen plants for winter colour too. Here are their picks:
Hollies. Gardeners should not be put off by the rather spindly appearance of young hollies. Over time they grow into stunning specimens with wonderful foliage and often colourful fruits much appreciated by birds in winter. As an added bonus, hollies are said to bring good fortune and keep the witches away!
Skimmias Rich evergreen foliage and decorative winter buds in green, pink or red, which open to release their lily-of-the-valley scent in early spring. Skimmias grow on most soils but need shade and are ideal for winter containers.
Cornus. With their striking stems in black, red, yellow or orange, cornus provide dramatic structure and colour for the winter garden.
Photinia 'Little Red Robin'. A star amongst evergreen photinia, this variety is smaller and more compact than its big brother and its new leaves are an even deeper red. This is a wonderful plant for the smaller garden and is excellent in containers.
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- Posted: Sat. 5th December 2009 14:05
Plants for winter fragrance
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Hi - These are Hillier Nurseries best choices for winter fragrance
Mahonia Resplendent with yellow, scented flowers in mid-winter, mahonias are sure to brighten the dullest of winter mornings and will lighten the shadiest spot in any garden
Sarcococca confusa An unassuming treasure in the winter garden for its glossy green leaves and its dense and spreading habit. The fragrant, white winter flowers are followed by black shiny fruit. This plant never gets too big, grows in any soil and is excellent under trees.
Hamamelis The scent of witch hazel is one of the highlights of the winter garden.
Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' This is the ultimate purchase for a delicious scent in the winter garden.
Hope you enjoy them! Hillier has also written a Gardener's Guide to the Winter Garden.
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- Posted: Sat. 5th December 2009 13:52
A for Acer Palmatums
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As a genus my current passion is for Japanese Acers - I have two and bought them together because I could not choose between them.
I love the lush-green and upright habit of 'Sei-Ryu' (Green Dragon or Holy Dragon) whilst the delicate pink leaved 'Ukigumo' lives up to its name of 'heavenly cloud'
Both are planted in containers in sheltered shady areas - Ukigumo acer is particularly prone to scorch given its pale leaves.
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- Posted: Fri. 3rd July 2009 11:21
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New Forum - My Favourite Plant!
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Hi all - just added a new forum. We love plants at Shoot, and hope you do too! Share with us and others which are your favourite.
Are they in Shoot? Check here.
If not, request we add them for you.
Hope you contribute to this new forum area. All the best, Nicola
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- Posted: Thu. 2nd July 2009 13:44
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