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Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' 'Kilmarnock Willow' Lovely small weeping willow, deciduous, 'pussy willow flwrs' Jan/Feb. along bare stems. Hard prune after flwring. Doesn't grow much taller. Moist soil, sun/part shade.
Salix daphnoides Violet willow Deciduous, fast growing into spreading small tree, lance shaped, glossy, dark green leaves, silver catkins on male trees in spring, attractive purple shoots with bluish white bloom in winter, sun/part shade, any moist soil.
Salix helvetica Deciduous, spreading much-branched, dwarf shrub small, downy oval, grey-green leaves, short stalked, silky, grey-yellow catkins. Ht. 2ft/60cm, full sun any moist soil. Ideal for rock gardens.
Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' Dwarf Standard. Deciduous. Stiffish reddish slightly arching branches, small willow-like leaves green mottled with creamy white & pink. Any soil, avoid exposed sites.
Salix lanata Woolly Willow Deciduous, bushy, dense shrub, stout, woolly, grey shoots and broad, silver-grey leaves. lge, yellowish green catkins, late spring with foliage, full sun any moist soil. Ht. 2-4ft/60-120cms
Salix sepulcralis var. chrysocoma Golden weeping willow Deciduous, wide spreading tree, slender, pendulous, yellow shoots falling to the ground as a curtain. Yellow-green young leaves mature to mid green, sun moist soil.
Salix viminalis Common Osier. Lge, deciduous shrub, long straight shoots, grey-tomentose when young, long narrow green leaves with silvery haires beneath. Catkins appearing before leaves in spring. Common alongside rivers, lakes & marshes. Good for basket making. Sun-part shade, good in wet soil.
Salvia glutinosa Sub-shrub, semi-evergreen, depending upon weather. Hairy, glutinous stems, serrated, spear shaped leaves, yellow flwrs on leafy spikes, summer. Ht. 2-3ft/60-90cms, sunny sheltered border, well drained soil. Protect in winter with mulch.
Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' Small shrub, striking red & white flwrs, late summer to autumn. Sun, well drained soil, protected from cold winds. 2-3ft/60-90cm
Salvia microphylla var. microphylla Dark Form Small shrub, showy magenta flwrs, late summer to autumn. Sun, well drained soil, protected from cold winds.
Salvia microphylla var. microphylla Red Form Small shrub, showy red flwrs, late summer to autumn. Sun, well drained soil, protected from cold winds.
Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' Clump forming, compact habit, small oval rough textured leaves, dense spikes of blue-mauve flwrs. Sun/light shade, well drained soil, Ht. 18"/45cms.
Salvia uliginosa Upright, broad leaves, sprays of clear blue flwrs, Sept-Oct, warm sheltered spot, well drained soil, Ht.5ft/150cms.
Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' Semi-evergreen, clump forming perennial. Grey-green crinkled leaves, flower spikes crowded with purple flwrs, Jul-Sept.. Sun/light shade, moist well drained soil. ht 18"/45cms.
Salvia x sylvestris 'Caradonna' Semi-evergreen, clump forming perennial. Grey-green crinkled leaves, black purple flower spikes crowded with indigo-purple flwrs, in summer. Sun/light shade, moist well drained soil. ht 16"/40cms.
Sambucus nigra 'Albovariegata' Common elder Deciduous, vigorous bushy lge shrub/small tree, corky textured bark, golden yellow leaves with creamy-white margins, flattened heads of fragrant, star-shaped creamy white flwrs, June, followed by spherical, black fruits, sun, any well drained soil.
Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' Golden Elder Deciduous, bushy, upright shrub, golden yellow leaves, large, domed heads of small, star shaped, creamy white flwrs in mid summer, followed by clusters of round red fruits. Ht and Sp 4m. Requires full sun and moist soil.
Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' Common elder NEW. Medium sized, deciduous, bushy shrub. purple-black deeply cut palmate foliage, pink flwrs, early summer, followed by spherical, black fruits, best in sun to retain colour. 6ft/2m any good soil.
Sambucus nigra 'Gerda' Black Beauty Common elder Lge, deciduous, bushy shrub. purple-black foliage, pink flwrs, early summer, followed by spherical, black fruits, sun to retain colour.
Sambucus racemosa 'Plumosa Aurea' Lge shrub, deciduous, deeply cut golden foliage, rich yellow conical flwrheads, April, clusters of red fruits follow.
Sanguisorba canadensis Tufts of fingered light grey-green leaves, taller stems bear fluffy white bottle brush like flwrs, Jun-Aug. Ht. 4-6ft/120-180cms, sunny site.
Sanguisorba obtusa Tufts of fingered light grey-green leaves, taller stems bear fluffy pink pokers', Jun-Aug. Ht. 36ins/90cms, sunny site, moist soil.
Santolina chamaecyparissus Cotton lavender Evergreen, dwrf, rounded, dense shrub, silvery woolly thread-like foliage, bright yellow flwr heads, mid-late summer, sun, any well drained soil.
Saponaria officinalis 'Rosea Plena' Tumbling Ted Late flwring perennial. Delicate dbl. flwrs of pale pink with a hint of lilac on top of uprightish leafy stems. Sunny, well drained spot.Ht 12-18"/30-45cm.
Sarcococca confusa Christmas box Hardy, dense low, spreading evergreen, white fragrant flwrs, creamy anthers, late winter, followed by black berries, part-shade, any moist soil including chalk.
Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna Christmas box Evergreen, low, clump forming, dense shrub, narrow green leaves. Tiny, fragrant, white flwrs with pink anthers, in winter, followed by spherical, black fruits, part-shade, any moist soil.
Sasa veitchii Evergreen, spreading bamboo. Leaves 25cm long, soon develop papery white edges. Ht to 5ft/1.5m. partial shade, well drained soil.
Saxifraga fortunei 'Rubrifolia' Saxifrage Perennial. Sparkling white flwrs on red stems Oct./Nov.above largish lobed dull olive green leaves, red undersides. Ht. 12-18ins/15-20cms. Humus-rich soil, best in partial shade.
Saxifraga paniculata 'Rex' Small rounded leaves in carpeting clumps, mid to dark green leaves. inconspicuous flwrs, sheltered spot, moist soil, Ht. 6ins/15cms.
Saxifraga umbrosa London Pride Evergreen, mound forming perennial with small, lime encrusted rosettes of leaves. Taller racemes of pinky red flwrs in late spring. Ht 12ins/30cm. Full/part shade, well drained soil.
Saxifraga umbrosa 'Variegata' Vigorous, herbaceous perennial forms stiff rosettes of slightly fleshy, rounded & toothed leaves, mid - dark green, splashed with yellow. Taller stems with tiny, pale pink Flws, May & June. Ht 1ft/30cms.
Schisandra propinqua var. sinensis Semi-evergreen, woody-stemmed, twining climber, lanceolate leaves, small, yellowish terracotta flwrs late summer/early autumn, scarlet berries on female plants, good autumn colour, any aspect in partial/light shade any moist soil. Needs support to climb.
Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight' Deciduous, root climber, coarsely toothed oval/heart shaped silvery-blue leaves, yellow in autumn. lge flat headed sterile flwrs each having a large, silvery white bract. Ht 12m. Sun, well drained soil.
Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Roseum' Deciduous, root climber, coarsely toothed oval/heart shaped leaves, lge flat headed sterile flwrs each having a large, pinkish bract. Ht 12m. Sun, well drained soil.
Schizophragma integrifolium Magnificent, Lge, deciduous climber that clings by aerial roots. Lge, dark green leaves with smooth edges. Very Lge flowerheads, resembling hydrangeas, with white, marginal bracts borne freely in July. Ht 12ft/3.5m
Schizostylis coccinea 'Jennifer' Sunrise Clump forming rhizomatous perennial, during autumn & into December produces spikes of large, crocus-like shaped, pink flwrs above grassy, mid green foliage. Ht 18ins-2ft/45-60cms, sun, well draining soil.
Schizostylis coccinea 'Major' Kaffir lily Perennial. Spreading clumps of grassy leaves. Spikes of crimson crocus-like flwrs Sept-Nov. Sunny position, moist but well drained soil. Ht 24ins/60cms.
Schizostylis coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty' Kaffir Lily Clump forming perennial, pink crocus like flwrs on spikes above grassy foliage. Ht 24ins/60cms. Sun/light shade, well-drained, moisture retentive soil.
Schizostylis coccinea 'November Cheer' Herbaceous perennial, sword-like leaves which form into tufts. Rich pink, star-shaped lily Flws produced on each stem between Sept & Nov. Ht 2ft/60cms.
Schizostylis coccinea f. alba Kaffir Lily White crocus like blooms on spikes amid grassy foliage. Ht 24ins/60cms well-drained, moisture retentive soil, sun or light shade.
Sedum 'Autumn Joy' Stonecrop Tiny salmon-pink flwrs clustered in heads 8ins across, Aug-Oct, Ht. 24ins/60cms Well-drained soil, best in full sun.
Sedum 'Bertram Anderson' Stonecrop
Sedum 'Morning Glory' Stonecrop Thick stems with fleshy light green leaves topped by flattish clusters of tiny pink flwrs, Aug-Oct, Ht. 12-18ins/30-45cms Well-drained soil, best in full sun.
Sedum 'Purple Emperor' Stems of dark purple-red foliage. Dusky red Flws appear during Aug & Sept. The attractive foliage & colourful Flws make this dwarf plant ideal for a sunny border Ht 15in/40cms.
Sedum 'Stewed Rhubarb' Herbaceous perennial, clump forming, upright, leafy stems topped by flat clusters of pink, starry Flws, Aug & Sept. Ht 1ft/30cms.
Sedum 'Strawberries & Cream' Ice Plant Clump forming perennial, fleshy mid green leaves, flat heads of red & white flwrs, Aug-Oct, attract butterflies. Ht 18ins/45cm. full sun, well drained soil.
Sedum 'Vera Jameson' This is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial for a sunny spot. It has greyish-purple foliage & dusty pink heads of Flws that appear during Aug & Sept. Ht 10ins/25cms.
Sedum alboroseum 'Frosty Morn' Clump forming perennial. Greyish green, foliage edged creamy white, . Sunny spot, well drained soil. Pale pink flwr heads, Jul-Aug.ht 12-18"/30-45cm.
Sedum cauticloa 'Coca Cola' Stonecrop Low growing perennial for rockery/front of border. Fleshy rounded Grey/silver leaves on purplish stems, terminal pink flwr heads, summer. Sun, well drained soil.
Sedum heterodontum syn. rhodiola rose root Clump forming perennial, appearing at first as small pinky knobs, developing stems clad in neat, toothed grey-green leaves, topped by starry yellow flwrheads, May-Jun. Ht. 10ins/25cms, sun, well drained soil.
Sedum spectabile Herbaceous perennial, blue-grey clumps of fleshy, leafy stems. Lge flat heads of bright mauve-pink Flws, Aug - Oct. attractive to butterflies. Ht 1.5ft/45cms.
Sedum telephium Clump forming perennial, upright stems, grey-green leaves, flat heads of light mauve flwrs, Aug-Sept. Ht20ins/50cms, sun, well drained soil.
Sedum telephium 'Matrona' Bluish green fleshy foliage, topped by red flwrheads with white bracts, 4ins diameter, Aug-Sept. Sun/part shade, moist well draining soil.
Selinum carvifolia Rosettes of ferny leaves, creamy white umbrellas of flwrs above. Ht. 18ins/45cms.
Semiarundinaria fastuosa Very hardy, upright, clump forming variety. Stems to 20ft, shiny green leaves on canes of dull light brownish tinged purplish. Moist soil.
Sidalcea 'Mrs Borrodaile' Herbaceous perennial forms ground-covering clumps of fresh green foliage. Branching spikes of sml, deep dusky crimson-purple hollyhock like flwrs July & Aug. sunny border. Ht 3ft/90cms
Sidalcea 'Party Girl' Herbaceous perennial forms ground-covering clumps of fresh green foliage. Branching spikes of sml, deep pinky- red, Hollyhock blooms July & Aug. sunny border. Ht 3ft/90cms
Silphium perfoliatum Compass plant, Cup plant, Indian cup, Native of prairies. Stout upright stems with opposite pairs of leaves that always face north & south forming a 'cup' that catches rain water. Clusters of yellow daisy-like flwrs, late summer. Sun, moist but good draining soil. Ht 3-8ft/150-240cm
Sisyrinchium striatum Semi evergreen perennial, tufts of long, iris-like grey green leaves, . slender spikes of purple-striped, straw-yellow flwrs in summer. Self seeds freely. Ht 18ins-24ins/45-60cm, sun, well drained soil.
Sisyrinchium striatum 'Aunt May' Semi-evergreen perennial. Variegated iris-like stripy leaves, creamy yellow flwrs along flwr spikes, early summer. Ht. 18ins-24ins/45-60cms. Sunny, sheltered spot, well draining soil.
Skimmia 'Carberry' SELF-FERTILE. Evergreen, small bushy shrub. panicles of small, white tinged pink flwrs, mid to late spring, bright red berries follow, Ht 3-4ft/90-120cms part shade, moist soil.
Skimmia 'MacPenny Dwarf' MALE. Evergreen, dwarf rounded, bushy shrub, elliptical dark green leaves. Clusters of small, white scented flwrs in spring, partial shade, moist soil. Ht 30ins/45cms
Skimmia anquetilia FEMALE. Evergreen, dense habit, dark green lance shaped leaves, pungent, clusters of green/yellow sweetly scented flwrs, mid to late spring, red berries follow. part shade, moist soil.
Skimmia japonica FEMALE. Evergreen, bushy shrub, dense clusters of small, white flwrs, mid to late spring, followed on female plants by bright red fruits if planted near male variety, partial shade, moist soil.
Skimmia japonica 'Alba Nana' FEMALE. Evergreen, dwarf rounded, bushy shrub, elliptical dark green leaves. Clusters of small, white female flwrs in spring, followed by white berries when planted with male, partial shade, moist soil. Ht 2ft/60cms
Skimmia japonica 'Bronze Knight' MALE. Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub, dark green leaves, reddish tinge, dense clusters of fragrant pinkish flwrs, mid to late spring, partial shade, moist soil.
Skimmia japonica 'Dad's Red Dragon' FEMALE. Evergreen, neat habit, female, panicles of small reddish flwrs, produces bright red berries when planted near any male form. Ht 3-3.5ft/90-105 cms. any soil, sun/part shade.
Skimmia japonica 'Fragrans' MALE. Evergreen, fragrant white flwrs from March to April. Ht up to 3ft, neutral/acidic soil, partial shade.
Skimmia japonica 'Redruth' FEMALE. Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub. Dark green elliptical leaves, dense clusters of small, white flwrs mid to late spring, followed by bright red fruits if near male. Requires partial shade and moist soil.
Skimmia japonica 'Rogersii Nana' MALE. Evergreen, dwarf, bushy shrub, curved & twisted dark green leaves. Clusters of small, white male flwrs in spring, partial shade, moist soil.
Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' 6.5 MALE. Evergreen, upright, dense shrub, red rimmed, bright green foliage. Deep red flwr buds in autumn/winter open to dense clusters of small fragrant white flwrs in spring, sun/part shade, moist soil. Ht & Sprd 3-5ft/90-150cm.
Skimmia japonica 'Veitchii' FEMALE. Evergreen, clusters of white flwrs, Mar-April, red berries when planted close to male, partial shade.
Skimmia japonica 'Wakehurst White' [syn. S. 'Alba'] FEMALE. Evergreen, small rounded, bushy shrub, elliptical dark green leaves. Clusters of small, white female flwrs in spring, followed by white berries when planted with male, partial shade, moist soil. Ht 2-3ft/60-90cms.
Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana SELF-FERTILE. Evergreen, dwarf, bushy shrub, elliptical dark green leaves, often with pale edge. Clusters of small, self-fertile white flwrs in spring, followed by deep crimson berries, partial shade, moist lime free soil.
Smilacina racemosa False spikenard Arching perennial, oval, light green leaves terminating in feathery sprays of scented creamy white flwrs, spring to mid summer, Ht30ins/75-90cms, cool, shady moist soil.
Smilax Evergreen climber, vigorous, spiny stems grow in zigzag fashion. Narrow, spear-shaped green leaves with paler variegation. For frost free warm wall, well drained soil. Growth 10ft/3m x 3ft/90cms Sprd.
Smilax aspera Semi-evergreen climber, vigorous, spiny stems grow in zigzag fashion. Pale yellowish green fragrant flwrs, late summer. For frost free warm wall, well drained soil. Growth 10ft/3m x 3ft/90cms Sprd.
Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin' Vigorous, evergreen/semi-evergreen, scrambling climber, narrowly ovate green leaves, clusters of mauve-blue star shaped, deadly nightshade type flwrs, Jul-Sept. poisonous fruits follow. Ht to20ft/6m. full sun, well drained soil.
Solanum dulcamara 'Variegatum' Variegated perennial climber, dies back to ground level each winter, foliage olive green splashed with cream, clusters of small purplish blue flwrs, bright red POISONOUS fruits, any aspect, sun/light shade, any soil.
Solanum jasminoides 'Album' Semi-evergreen, woody-stemmed, vigorous scrambling climber, white jasmine-like flowers, summer-autumn. Full sun, protected south/south west facing wall/fence, well drained soil.
Solanum jasminoides 'Aureovariegatum' Vigorous, semi-evergreen climber, green foliage with creamy yellow margins, many clusters of small white jasmine-like flwrs. Sunny sheltered position. well drained fertile soil.
Solidago 'Cloth of Gold' Dwf golden rod. Clump forming perennial. Sprays of yellow flwrs, late summer-autumn above lance-shaped, green leaves. Ht 18ins/45cms sun, well drained soil.
Solidago 'Goldenmosa' Clump forming perennial. Sprays of yellow flwrs, late summer-autumn above lance-shaped, yellowish-green leaves. Ht 30ins/75cms sun, well drained soil.
Solidago caesia Golden wreath rod. Native to woodland areas. Spreading by rhizomes. Yellow flwrs are borne along blueish stems in leaf axils of the lance-shaped, dark green leaves, Jul-Sept. Ht to 3ft/90cms part sun, well drained soil.
Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' 'Golden Rod' Clump forming, tall leafy stems bear fluffy yellow flwr heads, mid-late summer, Ht. 4-5ft/120-150cms. Sun, well drained soil.
Sollya heterophylla Evergreen, woody-based, twining climber, nodding clusters of bell-shaped, sky-blue flwrs, summer. Ht9ft/279cms. Sheltered sunny spot, well-drained soil.
Sophora prostrata Small shrub, almost prostrate, forming broad rounded hummock of interlacing wiry stems, leaves consist of 6-8 leaflets, small yellowish pea-like flwrs, May. Originates from New Zealand. Sheltered position required.
Sorbaria kirilowii [syn. S. arborea] Deciduous, upright, spreading lge shrub. Mid-green leaves consist of many sharply toothed leaflets. Large panicles of small, white flwrs appear in summer, followed by lge seed heads into winter. Requires full sun and moist soil. Ht. 3m. Sprd. 3m.
Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem' Deciduous shrub, erect compact habit. Bronze-green new leaves and growth in spring maturing to dk. green, panicles of white flwrs in late summer. Full sun, moist soil, Ht 3-4ft/ 1-1.2m
Sorbus 'Chinese Lace' Small upright deciduous tree with deeply cut and divided leaflets, giving a lace-like effect and good autumn colours. Produces dark red fruits in autumn. Any good fertile well drained soil, not lomg lived on shallow chalk soils.
Sorbus 'Joseph Rock' Mountain Ash Mountain Ash. Deciduous, small compact upright tree. Bright green pinnate leaves, vivid autumn colour. White flwrs in late spring, followed by bunches of yellow berries late summer, sun/part shade, well drained soil. Ht 9m. Sp 5m.
Sorbus aria 'Lutescens' Whitebeam. Small-med. size, rounded compact habit, deciduous, leaves oval/ovate shaped, with silvery (creamy-white tomentosum) young leaves, maturing grey-green in summer, white flwrs, red fruits. tolerant of wind & by sea. ok on chalk. Sun/part shade.
Sorbus aria 'Majestica' Whitebeam. Small-med. size, rounded compact habit, deciduous, Lge grey-green leaves, with silvery when young, white flwrs early summer, red fruits into autumn. tolerant of wind & by sea. ok on chalk. Sun/part shade.
Sorbus aucuparia Moutain ash Mountain ash. Deciduous, small tree, pinnate green leaves, turn red or yellow in autumn, white flwrs in spring followed by bunches of red fruits in autumn, sun well drained soil.
Sorbus cashmiriana A small tree with open habit. strongly serrated leaflets Soft pink flwrs in May, followed by clusters of gleaming white fruits lasting long after leaf fall, up to 12cm across.
Sorbus commixta Sm-Med. deciduous tree, glossy green leaflets, give strong orange-red autumn colour, creamy-white flwrs in spring followed by bunches of orange-red fruits.
Sorbus hupehensis Deciduous, spreading tree with leaves of 4-8 pairs of blue-green leaflets turning orange red in late autumn. White flwrs in spring are followed by long lasting white fruits, sometimes flushed pink. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 13m. Sprd. 7m.
Sorbus torminalis Wild Service Tree Deciduous, med. size, spreading with maturity, sharply lobed maple-like dark green glossy leaves, bronzy-yellow in autumn. oval russet-brown fruits.
Sorbus vilmorinii Mountain Ash Mountain ash. Sm tree, elegant spreading habit, ferny pinnate foliage, deciduous, bright autumn colour, creamy-white flwrs, in spring, followed by bunches of pink fruits, ripening white.
Spartina pectinata 'Aureomarginata' Spreading rhizomatous grass, long, arching leaves, edged gold turn orange-brown in late autumn to winter. narrow green & purple flwr spikes Ht 5ft/150cms, invasive, sun and moist soil.
Spartium junceum Spanish broom Deciduous, almost leafless, upright shrub arches with age. Fragrant, pea-like, golden yellow flwrs, early summer to early autumn, sun well drained soil. Ht 3m. Sprd. 3m.
Spiraea douglasii Erect, suckering shrub, reddish narrow toothed leaves, purple-rose flwr heads on current season's growth, any soil, Ht. 4ft/120cms. full/part sun.
Spiraea fritschiana Sm deciduous, reddish stems, reddish young leaves, lge pink flwr heads, Jul-Aug.
Spiraea japonica 'Anthony Waterer' Deciduous, upright, compact shrub. green foliage tinted red, occasional pink & cream variegation. Flat bright crimson flwr heads on current season's growth. Ht 3ft/90cms, prune March.
Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound' Dwrf, compact, deciduous, golden foliage, flat deep pink flwr heads on current season's growth, Ht. 2ft/60cms. Prune in Mar. part sun, any well drained soil.
Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame' Dwf, dense, deciduous, golden red-tinted foliage, flat dusty pink flwr heads on current season's growth, ht 3ft/90cms. prune in Mar. part sun, any well drained soil.
Spiraea japonica 'Lisp' Golden Princess Dwrf, dense, deciduous, bright gold foliage, bright pink flwr heads on current season's growth, Ht. 2ft/60cms. Full/part sun, any well drained soil. Prune Mar.
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' Slow growing, deciduous, mound forming shrub, small heads of rose pink blooms, mid to late summer. Small, dark green leaves, bronze when young, sun, well drained soil.
Spiraea japonica 'Nyewood's Gold' Dwrf, dense, deciduous, golden foliage, flat rose pink flwr heads on current season's growth, Ht. 12ins/30cms. hard prune in Mar. full/part sun, any well drained soil.
Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' Sm deciduous, flat heads of white & pink flwrs, summer, Ht. 4ft/120cms, prune early spring, sun/part shade.
Spiraea japonica var. albiflora Dwrf, dense, deciduous, toothed foliage often variegate pink & cream, panicles of white flwrs on current season's growth, all summer, Ht. 3ft/90cms. hard prune in Mar. Sun, any well drained soil
Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' Deciduous, spreading shrub stout, arching, reddish branches. Small, narrow, dark green leaves, profuse, dense clusters of small, white flwrs in June. Sun and well drained soil. Ht 1ft/30cms
Spiraea prunifolia Bears small flwrs in May and red foliage in Autumn. Needs reasonably fertile soil. Prefers full sun or partial shade.
Spiraea thunbergii Spiraea Dense, twiggy growth, deciduous, narrow fresh green leaves, clusters of small white flwrs on bare stems, Mar/Apr. Ht 4ft/120cms, sun, any soil.
Spiraea thunbergii 'Mount Fuji' Spiraea Small, deciduous shrub, green leaves variegated white, pink tinges, tiny pure white flwrs in spring, fertile soil. full/part sun.
Spiraea x arguta Bridal Wreath Dense, deciduous, slender arching growth, clusters of pure white flwrs along branches, Apr-May ht3ft/90cms
Spiraea x arguta 'Compacta' Bridal Wreath Dense but compact, deciduous, slender arching growth, clusters of pure white flwrs along branches, Apr-May Ht.3ft/90cms
Spiraea x bumalda 'Wulfenii' Deciduous, dense bushy growth, deeply cut foliage, flat pink flwrheads on current year's growth.
Stachys aethiopica Daniela Lambs tongue Clump forming perennial. Dark green crinkly textured ovate leaves on prickly square stems, taller flwr stems bear sm. tubular plum-purple flwrs all summer. Sunny spot, well drained soil. ht & sprd 1ft/30cms.
Stachys lanata Silver Carpet Lambs tongue Low spreading habit, ground cover or front of border, ovate mid green leaves are densely covered with white silvery hairs, spikes of purple flwrs. Ht 12-18ins.
Stachys macrantha Lamb's Ears Clump forming perennial, dark green hairy leaves, stems clustered with lge pink tubular flwrs above foliage. Ht. 24ins/60cms May-July Well-drained garden soil. Sun or partial shade.
Stachyurus praecox Deciduous, spreading, open shrub, purplish-red shoots. Stiffly drooping racemes of pale greenish-yellow flwrs, late winter/early spring, before pointed, deep green leaves appear, sun/part shade, any well drained soil. Ht. 1. 6m. Sprd. 3m.
Stachyurus praecox 'Joy Forever' Deciduous, spreading, open shrub, golden vareigated dark green leaves with purple tint when young. Drooping racemes of pale greenish-yellow flwrs, late winter/early spring, before leaves, sun/part shade, best against wall or fence, any well drained soil. Ht. 1m. Sprd. 2m.
Staphylea colchica Bladder Nut Deciduous, upright shrub or spreading, small tree. erect panicles of creamy white flwrs mid to late spring, followed by bladder like, pale green fruits. sun, moist soil.
Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa' Deciduous, arching shrub. Oval, wavy edged, deeply lobed, toothed, bright green leaves turn orange yellow in autumn and stems become rich brown in winter. Produces panicles of star shaped greenish white flwrs in early summer. Ht 1.5m. Sprd. 3m.
Stephanandra tanakae Deciduous, arching shrub, orange-brown shoots, sharply toothed, mid green leaves, yellow in autumn. Small, yellow-green flwr buds open white, early to mid summer, sun any well drained soil. Ht 10ft/3m.
Stewartia pseudocamellia Sm-med size tree, deciduous, white flwrs, yellow anthers, Jul-Aug. Green foliage turning yellow & red in autumn, flaking bark once well established, semi-shade, moist rich LIME FREE soil.
Stipa gigantea Clump forming grass, evergreen, grey-green foliage, tall oat-like flwrs, maturing to yellow-brown, Jul-Aug. Ht. 6ft/180cms
Stipa tenuissima Clump forming, very fine bright green leaves, narrow creamy feathery flwrs, May-July. Ht. 2ft/60cms, any soil, sun/shade. best cut down in winter.
Stokesia laevis 'Mary Gregory' Evergreen, clump forming perennial. Short flwr stems bear soft primrose yellow cornflower-like flwrs, Jun-Sept. ht 16"/40cm. Well drained sunny spot.
Stokesia laevis 'Purple Parasols' Evergreen, clump forming perennial. Short flwr stems bear deep violet-purple cornflower-like flwrs, Jun-Sept. ht 14"/35cm. Well drained sunny spot.
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) 'Cambridge Favourite' An old favourite, main season, heavy crops of fruit with excellent flavour. Supplied Bare Root, availbale from November to Feburary
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) 'Royal Sovereign' Superb flavour, not a heavy fruiter Supplied Bare Root, availbale from November to Feburary
Strobilanthes atropurpurea Upright, branching perennial, nettle-like leaves, numerous spikes of violet purple flwrs, Sept-Oct. Ht 4ft/120cm. Sunny sheltered border.
Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes' Lge shrub, sm. tree, of broad spreading habit. Deciduous, glossy green oval leaves turn yellow or red in autumn. Attractive pale pink bell shaped flwrs.May/Jun. Ht 16ft/3m. Sun/part shade, moist loamy lime-free soil.
Succisa pratensis Compact clump forming perennial. Blue flwrs on short stems, Jun-Oct. Ht 6ins/15cms, rich moist soil, sun/part shade.
Sycopsis sinensis Large evergreen shrub, with dark green leathery leaves, petalless single-sexed clusters of flwrs with red stamens enclosed by chocolate brown scales, born in late winter.
Symphoricarpos 'Magic Berry' Deciduous, small compact bush, spreading habit, bearing large quantities of rose-pink berries in autumn, sun any well drained soil. Ht 1. 1m, tidy in March if necessary
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus 'Foliis Variegatis' Deciduous, bushy, dense shrub, small bright green leaves edged with yellow, small purplish rose berries autumn/winter, sun any well drained soil. Ht 1. 1m, tidy in March if necessary
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus 'George Gardiner' Deciduous, bushy, dense shrub, small bright green leaves edged creamy-white, small purplish rose berries autumn/winter, sun any well drained soil. Ht 1. 1m, tidy in March if necessary
Symphoricarpos x chenaultii 'Hancock' Dense dwrf habit, deciduous, good ground cover plant, useful for growing under trees, insignificant bell flwrs followed by attractive berries for the winter.
Symphytum 'Hidcote Variegated' Clump forming perennial. Ovate leaves, green with creamy yellow margins, pinky/blue funnel shaped flwrs.
Symphytum officinale comfrey Comfrey. Perennial, vigorous, spreading, dense foliage, clusters of white flwrs, shaded blue& pink, April-May, full/part shade, Ht. 10ins/25cms
Syringa 'Red Pixie' Lilac Deciduous, bushy shrub, abundant small, open panicles of very fragrant, flwrs :- ruby-red in bud, opening red fading to pale pink, late spring to early summer, sun, well drained soil. Ht 5ft/1.5m, if necessary prune after flwring.
Syringa emodi 'Aureovariegata' Himalayan lilac Lge deciduous, arching shrub. erect panicles of pale lilac flwrs fading to white, June, yellow leaves with green centre, part sun and well drained soil.
Syringa microphylla 'Miss Kim' Lilac Deciduous, bushy shrub, abundant small, open panicles of very fragrant, flwrs :-purple in bud & on opening, fading to blue-ice white, late spring to early summer, sun, well drained soil. Ht 5ft/1.5m, if necessary prune after flwring.
Syringa microphylla 'Superba' Lilac Deciduous, bushy shrub, abundant small, open panicles of very fragrant, pink flwrs, late spring/early autumn, sun, well drained soil. Ht 5ft/1.5m, if necessary prune after flwring.
Syringa velutina Korean lilac Sm-med. compact shrub, deciduous, small round/ovate leaves, many lilac-pink flwrs May. Ht to 4ft/120cms, prune if necessary after flwring, any reasonable soil, sunny position.
Syringa vulgaris 'Belle de Nanvy' Lilac Lge deciduous suckering shrub/ small bushy tree, with panicles of fragrant double pink flwrs with white centres in mid to late spring, green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Sunny, well drained site. Ht 10-12ft 3.5-4m
Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' Lilac Deciduous, bushy shrub, upright when young, later spreading. From mid-spring to early summer carries dense panicles of large, fragrant, double, deep purple-red flwrs above heart-shaped dark green leaves. full sun and well drained soil.
Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' Lilac Bears fragrant double purple-lavender blue flowers during May. Height to 12ft. Requires any reasonable soil in a sunny position. Deciduous.
Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Florent Stepman' Lilac Deciduous shrub bearing large fragrant flwrs in May Creamy-yellow opening White. Grows to 12ft. Requires any reasonable soil in a sunny site.
Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine' Lilac Deciduous, bushy shrub, upright when young, later spreading. In late spring/early summer bears compact panicles of large, fragrant, double, white flwrs above heart-shaped, mid green leaves. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht 12ft/4m. Sprd. 3m.
Syringa vulgaris 'Président Grévy' Lilac Lge fragrant dbl lilac-blue flwrs May. Grows to 12ft.any reasonable soil in a sunny position.
Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose' Lilac Deciduous, bushy shrub, upright when young, later spreading. Small, dense panicles of faintly fragrant, pale yellow flwrs are borne in late spring and early summer. Has heart shaped, mid-green leaves. Full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 4m. Sprd. 4m.
Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' Lilac Deciduous shrub, Single purplish-red flwrs edged white in Lge panicles. Sunny site, any well drained good soil type. Ht 12-15ft 4-5m
Syringa vulgaris 'Souvenir De Louis Spaeth' Lilac Bears large fragrant wine red blooms during May. Ht. to 12ft. Requires any reasonable soil in a sunny position.
Syringa vulgaris 'Vivian Morel' Lilac Deciduous shrub, Fragrant dble soft lilac flwrs, purple in bud, in panicles in May. Full sun any soil type. Ht 12-15ft/ 4-5m
Syringa x josiflexa 'Bellicent' Large shrub, deciduous foliage, lge panicles of fragrant rose-pink flwrs. May-Jun. Thrives in most soils. Prefers a sunny position. Ht. 8-10ft/240-300cms

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