MacPennys Plants

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Calamagrostis arundinacea Dense spreading clumps of upright, bright green slightly arching grass-like leaves, orange-brown in autumn, clouds of tiny brown flwrs on pink stems, Jul-Aug. Ht 24-30ins/60-75cms. Any soil, part shade/sun.
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' Striped feather reed grass Dense spreading clumps of upright, slightly arching grass-like leaves, brightly variegated white, tinged pink when young, taller purple tinged flower plumes. Can be cut down to produce fresh flush of showy colour during the summer. Ht 24-36ins/60-90cms.
Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion' Deciduous, bushy shrub, medium size, tiny star-shaped lilac flowers, Jul-Aug., followed by dense clusters of spherical, violet berries which last all winter, sun/part shade, any well drained soil.
Callicarpa japonica 'Leucocarpa' Beauty bush Deciduous, insignificant flowers in July, followed by white berries in Sept. which persist into winter on bare stems. Ht 3 ft. well drained fertile soil in a sheltered sunny position.
Callistemon 'Red Clusters' Bottlebrush Evergreen, arching shrub, narrow dark green foliage, tinged pink when young, spikes of scarlet flwrs resembling bottlebrushes, Jul-Aug. full sun, sheltered site, deep well drained soil. Ht 7ft/210cms.
Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens' Bottlebrush Evergreen, arching shrub with broad lemon-scented, grey-green leaves, bronze red when young. Bottlebrush-like red spikes in summer. full sun and well drained soil, sheltered. Ht 7ft/210cm.
Callistemon citrinus 'White Anzac' Bottlebrush Evergreen, arching shrub with broad lemon-scented, grey-green leaves, bronze red when young. Bottlebrush-like white spikes in summer. full sun and well drained soil, sheltered. Ht 3-4ft/90-120cm.
Callistemon linearis Bottlebrush Evergreen, arching shrub, narrow dark green foliage, spikes of scarlet flwrs resembling bottlebrushes, Jul-Aug. Full sun, sheltered site, deep well drained soil. Ht 7ft/210cms.
Callistemon pallidus Bottlebrush Evergreen, arching shrub. Grey-green foliage, pink-tinged when young, early summer is covered with dense spikes of creamy-yellow flwrs resembling bottlebrushes, full sun well drained soil. Ht 7ft/210cms.
Callistemon salignus Bottlebrush Evergreen, bushy, slightly arching shrub, narrow, willow-like dark green leaves, pale yellow bottle brush flowers, late spring - early summer. Sun and well drained fertile soil. Ht. & Sprd. to 8ft/240cms.
Callistemon viminalis 'Captain Cook' Bottlebrush Evergreen shrub, low-growing, spreading form, narrow dark green foliage, lge clustersof crimson flwrs resembling bottlebrushes, Jul-Aug. full sun, sheltered site, deep well drained soil.
Calocedrus decurrens Incense Cedar Lge columnar tree, upright habit, dk green dense fan-like sprays of scaly-leaves. Very aromatic foliage. Makes good specimen tree, Ht 20-25ft after 10yrs growth.
Caltha palustris HARMFUL IF EATEN. Deciduous, perennial, marginal water plant rounded, dark green leaves, pale yellow flwrs in spring. Ht 10ins/25cm. Sun/part shade.
Caltha palustris 'Alba' HARMFUL IF EATEN. Deciduous, perennial, marginal water plant rounded, dark green leaves, whitish flwrs in spring. Ht 10ins/25cm. Sun/part shade.
Caltha palustris 'Flore Pleno' HARMFUL IF EATEN. Deciduous, perennial, marginal water plant rounded, dark green leaves, double, bright golden-yellow flowers in spring. Ht 10ins/25cm. Sun/part shade.
Calycanthus floridus Carolina allspice Deciduous, dense bushy shrub. Dk glossy green, aromatic leaves, downy beneath. Brownish-red flws through out summer. Requires full sun and moist soil. Height 3m. Spread 3m.
Camellia 'Inspiration' Evergreen shrub, lge semi-dbl deep pink flwrs. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.
Camellia 'Inspiration' Evergreen shrub, lge semi-dbl deep pink flwrs. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.
Camellia 'Leonard Messel' Evergreen shrub, lge semi-dbl clear rich pink flwrs. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.
Camellia 'Tiny Princess Compact habit, sml dble to peony form pink tinged, cream flwrs in spring. Sheltered spot, out of early morning sun, well drained lime free soil. Ht 4-6ft
Camellia japonica 'Alba Simplex' Evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and masses of showy white flowers borne mainly in early spring. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Arajishii' A medium-size shrub with rose red, paeony form Flws. Flws between Feb & April. Can be used for hedging. Ht 6-10ft/2-3m with a S of 3ft/1m
Camellia japonica 'C.M. Hovey' Evergreen shrub, formal dbl carmine flwrs, sheltered spot, out of early morning sun, well drained lime free soil.
Camellia japonica 'D. B. Lowndes' Raised by Macpennys. Evergreen shrub, Single blush-white flwr with pink-red stripes and golden stamens. Pendulous habit once mature. Sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Debutante' Med sized, light pink paeony form flwrs late Feb-April. Vigorous growth, erect. sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Dobreei' Lge evergreen shrub, semi-dbl. flwrs geranium-lake with dark veins, upright habit, sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Donckelarii' Evergreen lge shrub, bushy habit, lge semi-dbl. flwrs, red often marbled white, late winter/early spring. Moist well draining lime-free soil, part sun/shady spot, not east facing.
Camellia japonica 'Hinomaru' Evergreen shrub, Single pink flwrs, with yellow stamens, sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'J.J. Whitfield' Evergreen shrub, Lge dark red semi-dbl. flwrs, sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Jupiter' Evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and masses of showy pinkish-red flwrs borne mainly in spring. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.
Camellia japonica 'King's Ransom' Evergreen shrub, Pale pink paeony type flws, sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Lady Clare' Strong growing evergreen bush. Double or semi double pink flwrs. Bright yellow stamens. Sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Lady de Saumarez' Compact habit, Vigorous. Semi dbl. flwrs, bright red spotted white. Sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Lady Vansittart Pink' Evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and masses of showy white flwrs, striped pink and wavy edged petals. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Lady Vansittart Red' Evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and masses of showy white flowers, striped red. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Madame de Strekaloff' Evergreen shrub. Dbl. pinky white flwrs with red striped. Sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Magnoliiflora' Evergreen shrub, med. semi-dbl white flwrs, flushed pink, Sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Mariottii Rubra' Evergreen shrub, Lge formal dbl red flws, Sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Mathotiana Alba' Evergreen shrub, Lge formal dbl white flwrs. sometimes with pink spot. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Mathotiana Rosea' Evergreen shrub, Lge formal dbl. clear pink flwrs, vigorous, compact erect habit. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Mercury' Compact med. sized evergreen shrub, semi-dbl. flwrs, deep soft crimson, sheltered site out of early morning sun. well drained lime free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Nobilissima' Evergreen shrub. Med. paeony type, white flwrs with yellow stamens. Sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Princess Du Mahe' Evergreen shrub. Pale pink dbl flwrs. Originating from one of our own seedlings. Sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Rosea' Evergreen shrub. Very pale blush pink single flwrs with white veining and promant yellow anthers. Sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Seiji' Evergreen shrub. Carmine-red dbl flwrs. Sheltered position out of early morning sun, well drained lime-free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Sylvia' Lge evergreen shrub, single. cup shaped flwrs, carmine red flecked white, sheltered spot, out of early morning sun, well drained lime free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Tricolor' Lge evergreen shrub, semi dbl. white flwrs, streaked carmine, sheltered spot, out of early morning sun, well drained lime free soil.
Camellia japonica 'White Swan' Lge evergreen shrub, pure white single flwrs, golden stamens, sheltered spot, out of early morning sun. well drained lime free soil.
Camellia japonica 'Yours Truly' Slow growing compact evergreen shrub, Med sized semi-dbl pink flwrs, with deep pink stripes and white borders, sheltered spot, out of early morning sun, well drained lime free soil.
Camellia saluenensis x reticulata 'Salutation' A medium-Lge shrub with Sml leaves & Sml, spreading, soft pink Flws in spring. Ht 10ft/3m.
Camellia sasanqua 'Alba' A medium-size shrub with spreading habit. Ivory white, fragrant Flws early winter, with yellow stamens. Ht 6-10ft/2-3m with a S of 3ft/1m.
Camellia sasanqua 'Narumigata' Evergreen shrub, Lge creamy white flwrs, shaded pink towards edges, fragrant, in early winter. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.
Camellia sasanqua 'Nyewoods' Evergreen shrub, single dark red fragrant flwrs, in early winter. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.
Camellia sasanqua 'Rosea' A medium-size shrub with spreading habit. Lge, pink, fragrant Flws between Nov & Jan. Ht 6-10ft/2-3m with a S of 3ft/1m.
Camellia sasanqua 'Sasanqua Rubra' Lge evergreen shrub, single. dark pink fragrant flwrs in early winter, sheltered spot, out of early morning sun. well drained lime free soil.
Camellia transnokoensis Vigorous, upright, evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and small single white flowers, tinged pink in bud. Very dainty. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil. From Mt Noko in Taiwan.
Camellia x williamsii 'Anticipation' Evergreen shrub, masses of showy pink flwrs late winter/early spring, moist well drained lime free soil, part/part sun, not east facing.
Camellia x williamsii 'Bartley Number 5' A medium-size shrub with spreading pink Flws with yellow stamens. Flws between Feb & April. Ht 6-10ft/2-3m with a S of 3ft/1m.
Camellia x williamsii 'Citation' Evergreen shrub, open erect vigorous habit, Lge semi-dbl silver-blush pink flwrs. Sheltered spot, out of early morning sun, well drained lime free soil.
Camellia x williamsii 'Debbie' Lge evergreen shrub, glowing rose pink paeony form flwrs. Sheltered spot, out of early morning sun, well drained lime free soil.
Camellia x williamsii 'Donation' Evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and masses of showy pink flowers borne mainly in winter and spring. Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.
Camellia x williamsii 'Elsie Jury' Lge evergreen shrub, Lge clear pink paeony form flwrs. Sheltered spot, out of early morning sun, well drained lime free soil.
Camellia x williamsii 'George Blandford' Lge evergreen shrub, bright crimson pink paeony form flwrs, sheltered spot, out of early morning sun, well drained lime free soil.
Camellia x williamsii 'Golden Spangles' Evergreen golden variegated shrub, masses of showy single pink flwrs with yellow stamens, Prefers sheltered positions. Requires well drained lime free soil.
Camellia x williamsii 'Phillippa Forward' Evergreen shrub, Single pale pink flws. Sheltered spot, out of early morning sun, well drained lime free soil.
Campanula 'Sarastro' Bellflower. Uprightish clump forming perennial, lge bell shaped, purple-violet flwrs, spaced along erect stems Jun-Aug. Ht. to 16"/40cm, sun/part shade, fertile, well drained soil.
Campanula alliariifolia Mound forming perennial, heart shaped basal leaves, bell shaped creamy white flowers borne along arching, wiry stems throughout summer. Ht. 18ins/ 45cm. Sun, well drained soil.
Campanula garganica 'Dickson's Gold' Spreading prostrate perennial, bright golden yellow foliage, more compact than c.garganica 'Major', many, open bell shaped, lavender flowers in summer. Ht.4-6ins/ 10-15cm. Sun, any well drained soil. useful for wall or dry bank.
Campanula garganica 'Major' Vigorous, prostrate perennial, long stems of sm. ivy shaped leaves, many, open bell shaped, lavender flowers in summer. Ht.4-6ins/ 10-15cm. Sun, any well drained soil. useful for wall or dry bank.
Campanula lactiflora 'Loddon Anna' Bellflower Upright branching perennial. Fully hardy, slender stems bear racemes of large, nodding, bell shaped soft dusty pink flowers above narrowly oval leaves. Needs staking on a windy site. Ht4ft/ 120cm. Sprd. 60cm. part sun, well drained soil.
Campanula lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety' Clump forming upright perennial, branching heads of large, nodding, bell- shaped, violet blue flwrs, early summer to late autumn. May need staking. Ht 4-5ft/120-150cm. Sun/part shade, well drained soil.
Campanula latifolia 'Alba' The bell flower Long white bell shaped blooms borne June-Sept. Ht 18-24ins/45-60cms. Any well drained soil, full sun/ partial shade.
Campanula persicifolia Rosette-forming, spreading perennial. Fully hardy, bell shaped, papery, white, or blue flwrs along stems above narrowly lance-shaped, bright green leaves. Ht3ft/90cms, semi shade, moist but well drained soil.
Campanula persicifolia 'Chettle Charm' Rosette-forming, spreading perennial. Fully hardy, bell shaped, papery flwrs, white edged with blue along stems above narrowly lance-shaped, bright green leaves. Ht30"/75cms, semi shade, moist but well drained soil.
Campanula portenschlsgiana Vigorous, prostrate perennial dense mats of sm. round serrated leaves, many, open bell shaped, violet flowers in summer. Ht.4-6ins/ 10-15cm. Sun, any well drained soil. useful for wall or dry bank.
Campanula poscharskyana Vigorous, prostrate perennial dense mats of sm. round serrated leaves, many, open bell shaped, violet flowers in summer. Ht.4-6ins/ 10-15cm. Sun, any well drained soil. useful for wall or dry bank.
Campanula punctata 'Beetroot' Bellflower. Uprightish clump forming perennial, beetroot coloured stems & flwrs, bell shaped spaced along erect stems Jun-Aug. Ht. to 24"/60cm. Part sun, well drained neutral-lime-free soil.
Campanula punctata 'Hot Lips' Bellflower. Uprightish clump forming perennial, lge pink bell shaped flwrs, spaced along erect stems Jun-Aug. 6"/15cm. Part sun, well drained neutral-lime-free soil.
Campanula punctata 'Pantaloons' Bellflower. Uprightish clump forming perennial, lge dbl. hose-in-hose bell shaped light purplish-pink flwrs, spaced along erect stems Jun-Aug. Ht. to 14"/35cm. Part sun, well drained neutral-lime-free soil.
Campanula rotundiflora harebell Harebell. Vigorous, basal leaves, many, bell shaped, blue flowers in summer. Ht.4-6ins/ 10-15cm. Sun, any well drained soil. useful for dry bank.
Campanula trachelium 'Snowball' Upright habit, Clump forming perennial. Branching stems bear many dbl. pure white flwrs, May-Jul. Sun, moist but good draining soil. Ht 16"/40cm.
Campsis radicans Trumpet vine Deciduous climber, uses aerial roots, clusters of orange-scarlet trumpet flwrs, Aug.-Sept. Ht to 30 ft/ 9m. fertile soil, sunny sheltered position.
Campsis radicans f. flava Trumpet vine Deciduous climber, uses aerial roots, clusters of rich yellow trumpet flwrs, Aug.-Sept. Ht to 30 ft/ 9m. fertile soil, sunny sheltered position.
Campsis x tagliabuana 'Flamenco' Trumpet vine Deciduous, woody-stemmed, root climber with leaves of 7 or more narrowly oval, toothed leaflets. Trumpet shaped, pink flwrs in pendent clusters from late summer to autumn. Ht. 10m. Requires full sun and well drained soil, sheltered position.
Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' Trumpet vine Deciduous, woody-stemmed, root climber with leaves of 7 or more narrowly oval, toothed leaflets. Trumpet shaped, orange-pink flowers are borne in pendent clusters from late summer to autumn. Ht. 10m. Requires full sun and well drained soil.
Caragana arborescens 'Pendula' Deciduous, weeping sm. tree sm. mid green compound leaves Pea- like yellow flwrs late spring. Sun, well drained soil. Tough, hardy.
Caragana arborescens 'Walker' Deciduous, weeping small tree small mid green deeply cut feathery foliage. Pea-like yellow flwrs late spring. Sun, well drained soil. Tough, hardy.
Cardamine trifolia Ground cover perennial, evergreen, dark green rounded, toothed, 3-parted leaves. Sm. conspicuous white flowers, Mar-Apr. Ht 6ins/15cm, partial shade, moist soil.
Carex 'Kimi Satura' Dwrf sedge, evergreen. Elegant green foliage, edged white, sun/part shade, Ht 6ins/15cms.
Carex 'Milk Chocolate' Clump forming grass, slender slightly arching milky brown leaves, evergreen, insignificant flwrs; needs sheltered position, sun/part shade, well drained soil. Ht. 30ins/75cms. Makes attractive garden pot plant.
Carex 'Snowline' Dwrf sedge, evergreen. Elegant fine green foliage, edged white, sun/part shade, Ht 6ins/15cms.
Carex brunnea Clump forming grass, evergreen, dark green foliage, brownish flwr spikes, sheltered, sun/part shade, well drained soil. Ht. 12-18ins/30-45cms
Carex buchananii Attractive reddish-brown clumps, evergreen, insignificant flowers; needs sheltered position. Ht 18ins/45cms.
Carex comans 'Bronze' Attractive reddish-brown clumps, evergreen, insignificant flowers; needs sheltered position. Ht 18ins/45cms.
Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' Giant fir Evergreen, pale green 'grass' leaves, twisted & curled to give the appearance of frosted grass. Best in sunny position, well drained soil.
Carex dipsacea Upright, clump forming grass, evergreen, light green/bronzy green foliage, sun/part shade, well drained soil. Ht. 12-18ins/30-45cms
Carex elata 'Aurea' Bowles golden sedge Evergreen, tuft forming, perennial sedge, golden yellow leaves. Solid, triangular stems bear blackish-brown flower spikes in summer. Ht to 40cm. Sprd. 15cm. Sun, wet soil.
Carex elata 'Variegata' Bowles golden sedge Evergreen, tuft forming, perennial sedge, leaves golden yellow with green stripe. Solid, triangular stems bear blackish-brown flower spikes in summer. Ht to 40cm. Sprd. 15cm. Sun, wet soil.
Carex flagellifera Attractive clumps of arching green & reddish brown leaves, evergreen, light brown flwr spikes, summer, sun/part shade, well drained soil. Ht to 42"/110cm
Carex morrowii 'Evergold' Striking evergreen foliage, bold gold central band edged dark green. Clump forming, any good soil, sun or shade. Ht 12ins/30cms
Carex muskingumensis Palm branch sedge Dainty drooping light green leaves resembling palm branches, useful ground cover, effective beside water, good soil, sun/ part-shade, Ht 24ins/60cms.
Carex siderosticha Clump forming broad leafed green sedge grass, part shade, moist soil. Ht 18ins/45cms.
Carex siderosticha 'Variegata' Clump forming broad leafed green sedge grass, striped golden yellow, part shade, moist soil. Ht 18ins/45cms.
Carex testacea Upright, clump forming grass, slightly arching habit, evergreen, olive/bronzy green foliage with orange tints, sun/part shade, well drained soil. Ht. 12-18ins/30-45cms
Carlina acaulis Bronze Thistle. Low growing, clump forming perennial. Rosettes of long spiny deeply cut bronze-green leaves give rise to stemless thistle-like flwrs, off white/pale brown, with papery bracts, Aug-Oct. ht 3-4"/8-10cm. Sunny, well drained soil.
Carpenteria californica 'Ladhams' Variety' Tree Anemone Evergreen, bushy shrub. Glossy dark green foliage sets of fragrant, yellow centred, white flowers borne during summer. Requires full sun and moist soil. Ht. 1.5m. Sprd. 1.5m.
Carpinus betulus Common Hornbeam Deciduous, spreading tree, oval, wavy edged ribbed leaves, pale green when young mid to dark green when mature, turning rich yellow in the autumn, sun/shady with well drained soil.
Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' Hornbeam Deciduous, erect tree, pyramidal shape that becomes more open with age. Oval, prominently veined, dark green leaves, turn yellow / orange in autumn, sun/part shade, any well drained soil.
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'First Choice' Deciduous, bushy sub-shrub, masses of deep inky-blue buds, opening to Lge cobalt-blue flwrs, from early summer to aut., grey-green leaves. Sun, well drained soil, ok on chalk, Ht & S 3-4ft/90-120cms.
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Grand Blue' New Form. Deciduous, bushy sub-shrub, masses of intense deep blue flwrs, from early summer to aut., lge grey-green leaves, compact habit. Sun, well drained soil, ok on chalk, Ht & S 3ft/90cms.
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Kew Blue' Deciduous, bushy sub-shrub, masses of bright blue flwrs amid narrowly oval, irregularly toothed, grey-green leaves, late summer to autumn. Sun, well drained soil, ok on chalk, Ht 2-3ft/60-90cms.
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Summer Sorbet' Deciduous, bushy sub-shrub, masses of lavender blue flwrs, late summer to autumn, Grey-green foliage with bold golden margin. Sheltered sunny site, well drained soil, ok on chalk, Ht 2-3ft/60-90cms. May need winter protection in colder areas.
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold' Sm. late flowering shrub, deciduous, foliage attaining golden hue, blue flowers. Best in full sun & well drained soil.
Castanea sativa Sweet Chestnut Deciduous tree, green leaves yellow in autumn. Spikes of creamy yellow flwrs in early summer followed by edible fruits (chestnuts) in autumn. Ht. 17m. Sprd. 10m.
Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' Indian bean tree Deciduous spreading tree. Large, soft-yellow leaves in spring, White flowers marked with yellow & purple in summer followed by long cylindrical pendent pods. Sun, moist soil. Ht 12m. Sprd. 12m.
Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' Indian bean tree Deciduous spreading tree. Large, dark green leaves, dark purplish-black when young. White flowers marked with yellow & purple in summer followed by long cylindrical pendent pods. Sun, moist soil. Ht. 12m. Sprd 12m.
Catananche caerulea Perennial, grey green leaves, daisy-like, lavender-blue flwrs in summer. Ht 18-24ins/45-60 cms sun, drained soil.
Ceanothus 'Autumnal Blue' Californian lilac Fast growing, evergreen bushy shrub, glossy, bright green foliage, large panicles of pale to mid blue flowers, late spring to autumn, full sun and rich well drained soil. Ht. 3m. Spread 2.9m.
Ceanothus 'Concha' Californian lilac evergreen bushy shrub, dark green foliage, clusters of mid blue flowers, sheltered sunny wall, rich well drained soil. Ht.7ft/210cms.
Ceanothus 'Diamond Heights' Californian lilac Golden variegated foliage, prostrate habit. Large panicles of powder blue flwrs late spring to autumn. Sunny sheltered spot, well drained soil.
Ceanothus 'Puget Blue' Vigorous, evergreen, sm. leaves with deeply impressed veins, clusters of bright blue flwrs, May, hot, sunny sheltered site, well drained soil.
Ceanothus arboreus 'Trewithen Blue' Tall evergreen wall shrub, lge dark green leaves, dense panicles of deep blue flwrs, May-June, full sun, rich drained soil.
Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point' Californian lilac Fast growing, evergreen bushy shrub. Has glossy, bright green foliage, and large panicles of pale to mid blue flowers from late spring to autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 3m. Sprd. 2. 9m.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark' Californian lilac Evergreen bushy shrub, tiny dark green foliage, masses of sm. blue flowers, Aug.-Sept. Sheltered sunny wall, rich well drained soil. Ht.5-6ft/150-240cms.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Zanzibar' Californian lilac Golden variegated foliage, bushy habit with arching branches. Large panicles of powder blue flwrs in early summer. Sunny sheltered spot, well drained soil.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens Creeping blue blossom Evergreen, dense shrub that forms a mound of glossy, dark green leaves. Racemes of Cambridge blue flowers, late spring / early summer. hot sun and well drained soil. Ht 1m. Sprd. 2.5m.
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' Blue Atlas Cedar Silvery-blue ascending / horizontal branches, makes lovely specimen tree, growth average: 10-12ft/3-3. 6m in 10 years.
Cedrus atlantica douglasii Low growing prostrate, mound forming conifer with grey-green foliage that is very bright, especially in spring. Requires full sun and moist soil.
Cedrus deodara Deodar Cedar Forms tall growing, wide spreading graceful semi-weeping branches, steel blue needles. Sunny spot, well drained soil.
Cedrus deodara 'Golden Horizon' A slow-growing conifer with bright yellow foliage, forming graceful, weepy mound. Ht & S 2ftx3ft/60 cmsx90 cms.
Cedrus libani Cedar of Lebanon Spreading conifer, usually with several arching stems. Branches carry flat layers of dark-green foliage and oblong to ovoid, greyish-pink cones, 8-15 cm long. Requires full sun and moist soil. Ht. 25m. Sprd. 15m.
Celastrus orbiculatus 'Diana' Oriental bittersweet Female. Vigorous, deciduous, twining climber. Frost hardy. Small rounded, toothed leaves. Inconspicuous clusters of small, green flwrs, produced in summer, followed by yellowish fruits with orange seeds. Attractive autumn colour. Sunny position.
Celastrus orbiculatus 'Hercules' Oriental bittersweet Male. Vigorous, deciduous, twining climber. Frost hardy. Has sm. rounded, toothed leaves. Inconspicuous clusters of sm. green flwrs, produced in summer. Attractive autumn colour. Sunny position.
Celastrus scandens American bittersweet Deciduous, twining climber. Frost hardy. Oval leaves are 5-10cm long. Tiny greenish flowers are borne in sm. clusters in leaf axils in summer. Long lasting spherical fruits are produced in bunches. Ht. 10m. Requires full sun and well drained soil.
Centaurea dealbata Cornflower Perennial, spreading habit, finely divided light green leaves, lilac pink 'cornflower' blooms Mau-Aug. Ht 2ft/65cms. any well drained soil, sun
Centaurea macrocephala Cornflower Yellow globular blooms, June - July. Ht 48ins/120cms, any well drained soil, sun or light shade.
Centaurea montana Spreading perennial, many rather lax stems carrying, in early summer, one or more large, purple, blue, white or pink flower heads with thistle like centres encircled by star-shaped ray petals. Ht 20"/50cm. sun well drained soil.
Centranthus macrosiphon white valerian Perennial forming loose clumps of fleshy leaves. Branching heads of small, white flwrs Fleshy grey-green leaves and stems. Thrives in poor conditions. Well drained soil. Ht 3ins/90cm.
Centranthus ruber Red valerian Perennial forming loose clumps of fleshy leaves. Branching heads of sm. Star shaped, deep reddish pink flwrs borne above foliage Jun-Aug. Thrives in poor conditions, sunny site. Ht 3ft/90cms.
Cephalanthus occidentalis Button Bush Decidous shrub with button like sml white flwrs July-Aug. Sheltered sunny position, will tolerate wet soils, even flooding. Ht 6'/2m
Cephalaria gigantea Vigorous perennial, tall flwr stems bear pale yellow scabious-like flwrs, Jun-Aug. Ht.5ft. Sunny well drained spot.
Cerastium tomentosum 'Snow in summer'. Ground covering perennial, deciduous silvery green leaves, white flwrs. sun/part shade.
Ceratostigma griffithii Hardy Plumbago Deciduous, sm. open shrub, leaves turn red in autumn, deep blue flowers, late summer - autumn, sun, any well drained soil. Ht 2ft/60cms.
Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Desert Star' Hardy Plumbago Deciduous, open shrub, golden leaves turning red in autumn. Bright, rich blue flowers, late summer - autumn, sun and well drained soil. Ht 3ft/90cms
Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Lice' Forest Blue Hardy Plumbago Deciduous, compact. Bright, rich blue flowers, late summer - autumn, sun and well drained soil. Ht 3ft/90cms
Cercidiphyllum japonicum Katsura Tree Fast growing, spreading, deciduous tree, leaves, bronze when young, turn rich green, then yellow to purple in the autumn, especially on acid soil, full sun, emits strong sweet smell, like burnt sugar. moist acidic soil. UHt. 16m. Spread 10m.
Cercidiphyllum japonicum Katsura Tree Fast growing, spreading, deciduous tree, leaves, bronze when young, turn rich green, then yellow to purple in the autumn, especially on acid soil, full sun, emits strong sweet smell, like burnt sugar. moist acidic soil. UHt. 16m. Spread 10m.
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum' Weeping Katsura Weeping, deciduous tree. Leaves are bronze when young, turning rich green, then yellow to purple in the autumn and giving off sweet fragrance of burning sugar, especially on acid soil. Best in full sun with moist acidic soil. Ht. 16m. Sprd. 10m.
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs' ('Red Fox') Katsura Tree Fast growing deciduous tree, with upright habit and deep red-purple leaves, emits strong sweet smell, like burnt sugar in late summer. Full sun, moist acidic soil. UHt. 30-40ft
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' North American Redbud Deciduous, spreading tree or shrub. In mid- spring has flowers that are magenta in bud, opening to pale pink, before heart shaped reddish-purple leaves appear, sun/part shade, well drained soil. Ht. 9m. Sprd. 8m.
Cercis siliquastrum Judas tree Deciduous, sm. Spreading, bushy tree. Clusters of pea-like, bright pink flowers in mid- spring, before or with heart shaped leaves, followed by long, purplish-red pods in late summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Apple Blossom' [syn. C. 'Moerloosei'] Ornamental quince Vigorous, deciduous, bushy shrub. Glossy dark green leaves, white flowers, flushed pink, in early spring followed by greenish- yellow fruits. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 3m. Sprd. 3m. Can be trained against a wall.
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' Ornamental quince Deciduous, sprawling thorny shrub/climber if given some support, deep apricot flwrs on barish stems, late spring, followed by sm. quince-like fruits oval dark green leaves, sun/semi-shade, any soil. Ht. 3ft/90cms.
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Nivalis' Ornamental quince White flowers, March to May. Grows to 12 ft. Will grow in any soil, sun or shade.
Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold' Ornamental quince Deciduous, thorny bushy, shrub/climber if given support. Oval, glossy, dark green leaves, masses of bright red flwrs, with conspicuous, golden yellow anthers in spring followed by yellow 'quince' fruits. H. 3ft/90cms. Sun/semi shade and well drained soil.
Chaenomeles x superba 'Elly Mossel' Ornamental quince Deciduous, thorny bushy, shrub/climber if given support, oval, glossy, dark green leaves, masses of lge bright scarlet flowers on barish stems, spring, followed by yellow 'quince' fruits. H. 3ft/90cms. Sun/semi shade, and well drained soil.
Chaenomeles x superba 'Pink Lady' Ornamental quince Deciduous, thorny, bushy spreading shrub/climber if given support, glossy, dark green foliage, profusion of deep pink flwrs on barish stems, during spring. Sun/semi shade, well drained soil. Ht. 3ft/90cms.
Chaerophyllum hirsutum 'Roseum' Clump forming perennial, hairy stems & deeply incised leaves, flattened heads of tiny lilac-pink flwrs on erect branching stems, resembling cow parsley. Sun/part shade, moist soil. Ht 2-3ft/60-90cms.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Lawson cypress / False cypress Upright, columnar conifer with branches drooping at tips. Full hardy. Bears flattened sprays of scale-like aromatic grey in turned leaves and globular cones either red or green. Ht. 5-12m. Sprd. 2-3m. Grows in shade once established and in any soil.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Argentea Nana' Lawson cypress / False cypress Slow growing, upright bushy habit, light green foliage with creamy yellow tips and flecks. Ht 4-5ft in 10yrs
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Aurea Densa' Dome shaped habit, growth rate in 10 yrs 12-18ins/30-45cms Ideal for rock gardens, moist, well drained soil.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Aurea Nana' Dome shaped habit, growth rate in 10 yrs 12-18ins/30-45cms Ideal for rock gardens, moist, well drained soil-
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Bleu Nantais' Lawson cypress / False cypress Columnar habit, silvery blue foliage, approx growth in 10 yrs 2ft/60cms. Sun/part shade, any reasonably drained soil.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris Glauca' Narrow, neat upright conifer, tolerates poor soil & some clipping, an effective sm. Specimen tree. partial shade, moist soil. Ht 30ft/10 m. Sprd. 3 metres.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Gold' Lawson cypress/False cypress Column shaped conifer with yellow and green leaves. Growth rate 4ft/10yrs, moist well drained soil, sheltered site.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's MacPenny Gnome' Lawson cypress / False cypress Globe shape, very slow.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Pillar' Slow growing, narrow, columnar habit. Compact feathery blue-grey foliage. Growth in 10 yrs, 24-30ins/60-75cms.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's Pygmy' Lawson cypress / False cypress Columnar habit, growth in 10yrs 3ft/90cms. very slow.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood's White' Slow growing, columnar conifer. Has blue-green foliage with creamy-white patches. Growth in 10 yrs, 4-5ft/120-150cms.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii' Lawson cypress / False cypress Grey green foliage. Columnar habit, any moist well drained soil. Ht 6ft/180cms in 10 years.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Elwood's Silver Threads' Slow growing, columnar. golden-green foliage flecked creamy-white. Approx growth in 10 yrs, 3-4ft/90-120cms.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Fletcheri Aurea' Lawson cypress / False cypress Bright yellow foliage, brownish tones in winter, conical habit, growth rate over 10yrs of 5-6ft/150-180cms. Well drained soil, sunny site.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Fletcheri' Dense broad columnar habit, moist well drained soil. growth rate in 10 yrs 7ft/210cms.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Gnome' A slow-growing dwarf conifer. Blue-green foliage. Very compact. Very dwarf. Ht 8-12ins/20-30 cms.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Killarney Salmon' Lawson cypress / False cypress Upright, broad columnar habit, green foliage bronze tinted in winter, eventual Ht 5-12m. Sprd. 2-3m. any reasonable well drained soil.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Kilmacurragh' Lawson cypress / False cypress Narrow columnar habit, growth rate in 10yrs 5-6ft/150-180cms.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Knowefieldensis' Slow growing, dense flat topped bushy habit, deep sea-green foliage. Growth in 10 yrs, 20ins/50cms x 40ins/100cms
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Lanei' Cypress Upright columnar habit, partial shade, moist soil. growth in 10 yrs 6ft/180cms.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Lutea Nana' Lawson cypress / False cypress Broad columnar conifer, flattened sprays of golden yellow foliage. Grows to 6ft/180cms in 10 years.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Lutea' Lawson cypress / False cypress Broad columnar conifer, Growth rate 6-8ft/180-240cms in 10 years.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'MacPenny's Gold' Lawson cypress / False cypress Broad columnar habit, growth rate 6-8ft. 180-240cms in 10yr.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Argentea' A slow-growing dwarf conifer. The green foliage is flecked creamy-white. It has a dense conical habit & is good in the rock garden. Ht 12-18ins/30-45 cms
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Aurea' Lawson cypress / False cypress Dwrf conifer with yellow leaves. Growth rate of 1ft in 10 years, moist well drained soil in a sheltered position.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Glauca' Lawson cypress / False cypress Sea-green foliage, slow growing, rounded bushy habit, growth average 12-18ins/30-45cms in 10 years.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Nana Compacta' A slow-growing dwarf conifer with green foliage. Has a compact, rounded habit. Ht 2ft/60 cms.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pembury Blue' Stunning 'blue' conical habit, sun, moist soil. growth rate 7-9ft/210-270cms in 10 yrs.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pottenii' Dense columnar habit, moist but well drained soil. growth rate in 10yrs, 6-8ft/180-240cms.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pygmaea Argentea' Lawson cypress / False cypress Dense rounded habit, growth in 10yrs 12-18ins/30-45cms
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Somerset' columnar, blue-grey foliage tinged yellow in summer, bronze in winter, well drained, moist soil. growth rate in 10 yrs 4-6ft/120-180cms.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Timothy' Broad columnar habit, whorls of fan shaped bright golden foliage, paler inner patches, growth rate 30-36ins/45-60cms, well drained but moist soil.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Wisselii' Upright twisting branches of dense blue-green foliage, red 'flowers' in spring. drained moist soil. growth: 7-9ft/2-2. 70m in 10 years.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Yellow Transparent' Lawson cypress / False cypress Bright yellow foliage, brownish tones in winter, conical habit, growth rate over 10yrs of 5-6ft/150-180cms. Well drained soil, sunny site.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Densa Variegata' Cypress Deep green foliage with splashed yellow variegation, dense dwrf, dome shaped habit, growth average:8-12ins/20-30cms in 10 years.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Densa' Cypress Deep green foliage, dense dwrf, dome shaped habit, growth average:8-12ins/20-30cms in 10 years.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold' Cypress Arching habit, growth in 10 yrs 2-3ft/60-90cms.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gracilis Aurea' Slow growing conifer with swirls of golden foliage, Ht 3-4ft/ 1m, S 2-3ft/60-90cm.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosteri' Cypress Bright green foliage, bronzing slightly in winter, growth in 10yrs 12-18ins/30-45cms.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Aurea' Pyramidal habit, growth rate 12-18ins/30-45cms.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' Flat topped dome shape, growth rate in 10 yrs 6-8ins/15-20cms
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tetragona Aurea' Irregular shaped golden conifer with branches thickly covered in golden-yellow moss like sprays of foliage. Growth rate 3-4ft/90-120cms in 10 yrs.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Timothy' Slow growing, conical habit, bright golden foliage arranged in whorls with paler inner patches, growth 30ins-36ins/ 45-60cms. in 10 yrs, sunny site, well drained, moist soil.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Boulevard' False cypress Silver blue in summer. Purple blue in winter. Dense conical habit, growth in 10yrs, 3-4ft/90-120cms.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea' Slow growing, globular shape, golden yellow thread-like foliage, moist but well drained soil. growth rate in 10yrs 3-4ft/90-120cms.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aureovariegata' Slow growing, globular shape, golden yellow thread-like foliage, flecked creamy white, moist but well drained soil. growth rate in 10yrs 3-4ft/90-120cms.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera' Upright growing globose shape, whip like hanging new growths, dark green foliage. Ht 15m. Sprd. 3m. Sun and well drained soil.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Nana Compacta Variegata' Slow growing, flat topped habit, dark green foliage flecked creamy-white. Sun, well drained, moist soil. growth in 10 yrs of 12ins/30cms.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Nana Compacta' Slow growing, loose dome shape, sun, well drained, moist soil. growth in 10 yrs of 12-18ins/30-45cms.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Nana Variegata' Slow growing, dark green foliage with creamy-white variegation. Sun, well drained, moist soil.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Compacta' A slow-growing dwarf conifer with a conical habit & golden yellow foliage. Looks nice in the spring. Ht 2ft/60 cms.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea Nana Compacta' Conical habit, growth rate in 10 yrs 10-12ins/25-30cms, well drained, moist soil.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea' Conical habit, with young growth bright yellow, deepening with age to soft yellow-green, well drained, moist soil.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurescens' Slow growing, conical habit, light yellow young growth, bluish green in autumn, growth in 10 yrs of 2-3ft/60-90cms.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Nana Compacta Variegata' Conical habit, growth rate in 10 yrs 10-12ins/25-30cms, well drained, moist soil.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Lombarts' Dwrf,, dome shaped habit, grey-blue foliage, turning mauve in winter, sun, well drained, moist soil. growth in 10yrs, approx, 2ft/60cms.
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Andelyensis' Slow growing, dense, narrowly columnar habit, dark bluish green foliage. Sun/part shade, well drained moist soil. Approx growth in 10 yrs 2-3ft/60-90cms.
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Ericoides' White cypress Compact conical habit, deep bronze-green in summer, plum-purple in winter, growth rate in 10yrs 18-24ins/45-60cms
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Rubicon' White cypress Tightly compact foliage, bronze-green in summer, wine red in winter, growth rate in 10yrs 2ft/60cms.
Chelone obliqua Turtle-head Upright perennial, terminal spikes of hooded, lilac pink flowers, late summer - autumn. Dark green lance shaped leaves. Ht 30ins/75cms. Shade moist-well drained soil.
Chelone obliqua var. alba Turtle-head Upright perennial, terminal spikes of hooded, white flowers, late summer - autumn. Dark green lance shaped leaves. Ht 30ins/75cms. Shade, moist-well drained soil.
Chenopodium bonus-henricus 'Good King Henry' or goosefoot. Ground cover. Lge triangular shaped leaves, taller flwr spikes of dull blue flwrs. Native of N. Ireland.
Cherry (Prunus avium) 'Celeste' Bush Bush. Self fertile, dessert. Lge dark red fruit, good flavour. Compact habit.
Cherry (Prunus avium) 'Stella' 1/2 Standard 1/2 Standard. Self fertile, dessert. Large dark red cherry, sweet and juicy, reliable cropping. Late July.
Cherry (Prunus avium) 'Stella' Bush Bush. Self fertile, dessert. Large dark red cherry, sweet and juicy, reliable cropping. Late July.
Cherry (Prunus avium) 'Sunburst' 1/2 Standard 1/2 Standard. Self fertile, dessert. Lge sweet black fruit.
Cherry (Prunus cerasus) 'Morello' Bush. Self fertile, cooking cherry.
Cherry (Prunus cerasus) 'Morello' Bush Bush. Self fertile, cooking cherry.
Chimonanthus praecox Wintersweet Deciduous bushy shrub. very fragrant cup shaped yellow flowers with purple centres, on bare branches in mild periods during winter. Ht 8ft/ 240cm. Sheltered sunny spot, well drained soil.
Choisya 'Aztec Pearl' Evergreen, narrow fingers of dark green foliage, flwrs - pink in bud opening white flushed pink undersides. Ht.5-6ft/150-240cms. Sun/light shade, any soil.
Choisya 'Goldfingers' Evergreen, narrow fingers of gold foliage, Sweet scented white flwrs in may and again in Sept. Ht.5-6ft/150-240cms. full sun/light shade, any fertile well drained soil.
Choisya ternata Mexican orange blossom Evergreen, rounded, dense shrub, aromatic glossy, bright green leaves, terminal clusters of fragrant, white blooms, late spring, often again in summer, sun/shade, well drained soil. Ht to 8ft/2.5m. Sprd 2.5m. easily pruned, after flwring.
Choisya ternata 'Sundance' Mexican orange blossom Evergreen, rounded, aromatic dense shrub, new growth of golden yellow matures to glossy, bright green leaves. Clusters of fragrant, white flowers late spring & often again in summer. Sun/ partial shade well drained soil. Ht 4-5ft/120-150cms.
Chrysanthemum 'Clara Curtis' Herbaceous perennial, bushy, many clusters of flat headed dasiy-like flwrs of soft pink, late-flwing, Oct to Nov. Ht 30"/75cms. Sunny well drained soil.
Chrysanthemum 'Peterkin' Herbaceous perennial, bushy, many clusters of brick red double daisy-like flwrs, late-flwing, Oct to Nov. Ht 26"/65cms. Sunny well drained soil.
Chrysanthemum rubellum Herbaceous perennial, bushy, many clusters of flat headed dasiy-like flwrs of soft pink, late-flwing, Oct to Nov. Ht 30"/75cms. Sunny well drained soil.
Chrysanthemum uliginosum Sprays of Lge white daisies on leafy stems, Sept & Oct. Ht 5ft/150cms. Clump forming, sun, well drained soil.
Chusquea montana Foxtail bamboo. Slowish, clump forming. Very strong, greenish brown canes, lance shaped leaves with cross veins givng a tassellated appearance. Evergreen. Good draining soil, sun/shade, sheltered position. Ht 15ft/5m, sprd8ft/2.50m.
Cimicifuga acerina Bugbane/snakeroot Impressive ferny foliage topped by white plumes, late summer. Ht. to 3ft. moist soil, light shade.
Cimicifuga racemosa Herbaceous perennial, green, ferny leaves & tall spikes of white Flws Aug to Sept. Ht 4ft/120cms.
Cimicifuga simplex 'Pink Spire' Clump forming upright, perennial with arching spikes of tiny, slightly fragrant star-shaped, white flwrs with hint of pink, late summer/early autumn. Purple-brown divided leaves. Needs staking. Ht 3-4ft/1-1.2m. Sprd 2ft/60cm partial shade, moist soil.
Cissus striata Grape ivy/ Evergreen Boston Ivy Moderately vigorous, evergreen, tendril climber with lustrous leaves, in hot years may produce small purplish-black grape-like fruits. Ht 3m or more, for mild location, sunny wall, well drained soil.
Cistus 'Silver Pink' Rock rose Evergreen bushy shrub. Frost hardy, large saucer shaped pink flowers with yellow stamens early to mid summer. Ht. 2ft/60cm, full sun, light, well drained soil.
Cistus 'Wisley Pink' Rock rose Evergreen bushy shrub. Frost hardy. Has oval light green leaves and bears large saucer shaped pink flowers during early to mid summer. Ht. 60cm. Sprd. 1m. Requires full sun and light, well drained soil.
Cistus ladanifer Sun rose Evergreen, upright shrub, Lge, white flowers, with red markings, early summer. full sun, well drained soil. Ht 1.5m. Sprd 1.5m.
Cistus monspeliensis Montpeleir rock rose Evergreen, bushy shrub with narrow, wrinkled, dark green leaves and sm. white flowers freely borne from early to mid summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 1m. Sprd. 1m.
Cistus populifolius Rock rose Erect evergreen shrub, with poplar-like foliage and white flwrs stained yellow at base. Very hardy. Full sun and well drained soil.
Cistus x corbariensis Sun rose Evergreen shrub, hardy, wrinkled, wavy edged, dark green leaves, massed white flowers, with central, yellow blotches, late spring - early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 1m. Sprd. 1.5m.
Cistus x loretii Rock rose Dwrf evergreen shrub. Frost hardy. Large saucer shaped white flwrs crimson basal blotches, early to mid summer. Sun & light, well drained soil.
Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset' Rock rose Evergreen dwrf compact shrub. Frost hardy. Sage green leaves, vivid cerise flowers, early to mid summer, full sun, well drained soil, ok on chalk.
Cistus x purpureus Rock rose Evergreen, rosy crimson flwrs, June - July. Ht up to 5ft/150cms, sun, well drained soil.
Cistus x purpureus 'Alan Fradd' Sm. evergreen shrub for sunny sheltered spot, flwrs have crinkled white petals with maroon basal blotch.
Cistus x skanbergii Sun rose Evergreen, bushy shrub. A profusion of pale pink flowers appear amid narrow, grey-green leaves from early to mid summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 1m. Sprd. 1m.
Clematis 'Barbara Jackman'
Clematis 'Beauty of Worcester' Lge flwing hybrid climber with double deep blue Flws in May-June, with a flush of spreading Flws later. Best on an east, west or south aspect. Prune March. Ht 6ft/2m
Clematis 'Bees' Jubilee' Lge flwing, hybrid climber with blush pink Flws, banded with carmine. The best, colour contrast effect is achieved in light shade. Prune Feb-March by reducing old growth by a third. Requires support. Ht 8ft/2.5m
Clematis 'Blue Bird' Sml flwing hybrid climber with semi-double, mauve-blue Flws in late spring. Ht 8ft/2.5m.
Clematis 'Comtesse De Bouchaud' Strong growing, late, large flowered clematis. In summer has masses of single, bright mauve-pink flowers 8-10 cm across with yellow antlers. Frost Hardy. Ht. 2-3 metres, Sprd. 1 metre. Requires full sun and well drained soil.
Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel' Rose-pink sepals, bold carmine bar, gold anthers, late spring/early summer, sometimes repeat flwring, any aspect, cool moist rich soil, prune by 1/3 Feb/Mar.
Clematis 'Duchess Of Edinburgh' Lge white dbl. flwrs, summer, plant sun/semi shade, south or west aspect, cool moist soil, Ht. 8ft/240cms, prune Mar.
Clematis 'Elsa Späth' Lge deep violet-blue flwrs, red/purple anthers, Jun. -Aug. any aspect, prune Feb/Mar. reducing last season's growth by 1/3.
Clematis 'Ernest Markham' Vigorous, late, large flowered clematis. In summer bears 10cm wide, single flowers with blunt tipped, vivid magenta petals and chocolate anthers. Thrives in full sun. Ht. 3 metres, Sprd. 1 metre. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Frost hardy.
Clematis 'Etoile Violette' Deep violet flwrs, creamy anthers, summer, ideal to grow through lge shrubs/trees, any aspect, hard prune Feb/Mar. Ht. 10ft.
Clematis 'Général Sikorski' Deep blue flowers, Jun-Sept. Prune back by 2/3 each spring.
Clematis 'Gipsy Queen' Rich velvety violet-purple flwrs, with rounded sepals, 12cm across, July-Sept. Vigorous, free flowering. Prune back by 2/3 each spring.
Clematis 'Guernsey Cream' Early large flowered clematis. In summer has 12-16cm wide, single, white flowers . Prefers a shaded east, west or north facing situation. Requires a well drained soil.
Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' Vigorous, late, large flowered clematis. Produces 8-10 cm wide, single flowers with boat shaped rose, mauve petals and red anthers in summer. Prefers partial shade. Ht. 2.5 metres, Sprd. 1 metre. Requires full sun and well drained soil.
Clematis 'Harlow Carr'
Clematis 'Henryi' Lge, flwing hybrid climber with creamy white Flws & dark stamens. Lightly prune in Feb/March. Ht 8ft/2.5m.
Clematis 'Hyde Hall'
Clematis 'Jackmanii Superba' Hybrid, lge dark purple flwrs, Jul-Aug. any aspect, cool moist rich soil, prune Feb/Mar, to within 12ins of last season's growth.
Clematis 'Jackmanii' Vigorous, late, large-flowered clematis. Masses of velvety, single, dark purple flowers, fading to violet, across, with light brown anthers, are borne in mid-summer. Ht. 3 metres. Sprd. 1 metre. Requires full sun and well drained soil.
Clematis 'Lady Betty Balfour' Deep velvety purple flwrs, 12cm across, with golden stamens, August to October. Very vigorous, best in full sun. Prune back by 2/3 each spring.
Clematis 'Lasurstern' Vigorous, early, large flowered clematis, single, blue flowers, cream anthers. . Ht 7-10ft/ 2-3 m, sun, cool moist soil.
Clematis 'Lawsoniana' Lge flwing hybrid climber with lavender blue Flws in May-June & Aug. Light prune in Feb/March. Ht 8ft/2.5m.
Clematis 'Lincoln Star' Large flowered hybrid type with brilliant raspberry pink flwrs up to 15cm across, with red stamens May-June. Repeat flwring in Sept with paler pink with deep pink bar. Group 2. Partial shade, Ht. 2-3m. Light prune early spring and after flwring.
Clematis 'Marie Boisselot' Lge saucer size white flwrs, May & Sept. Ht. 3.5m. Prune back 2/3 each spring.
Clematis 'Miss Bateman' Vigorous, white petals, reddish-brown anthers, May-Jun. Sun and well drained soil. Prune by 1/3 Feb-Mar.
Clematis 'Miss Bateman' Vigorous, white petals, reddish-brown anthers, May-Jun. Sun and well drained soil. Prune by 1/3 Feb-Mar.
Clematis 'Mrs N. Thompson' Bluish-purple petals with red bark, May/Jun & Aug. Ht. 2.5m. Cool moist soil, prune back 2/3 each spring.
Clematis 'Mrs N. Thompson' Bluish-purple petals with red bark, May/Jun & Aug. Ht. 2.5m. Cool moist soil, prune back 2/3 each spring.
Clematis 'Multi Blue' Dbl. deep violet-blue flwrs, Jun-Sept. cool moist rich soil, any aspect, light prune Feb/Mar.
Clematis 'Nelly Moser' Early large flowered clematis, single, rose-mauve flwrs, carmine red bar, reddish-purple anthers, fades in strong sun, best shaded east, west or north facing situation. cool, well drained soil. Prune Feb/Mar. by 1/3 last season's growth.
Clematis 'Niobe' Lge flwing, hybrid climber with Lge, velvety, deep ruby-red blooms & gold anthers, appearing in June-Sept. Prune in Feb-March, by reducing old growth by one third. Ht 8ft/2.5m.
Clematis 'Perle D'Azure'
Clematis 'Pink Champagne' Lge flwing hybrid climber with pink Flws in summer that deepen with age. Avoid full sun & light prune in March. Ht 8ft/2.5m.
Clematis 'Polish Spirit' Dark violet purple flwrs, any aspect, hard prune Feb/Mar.
Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal' Early, large flowered clematis. crimson, yellow anthers, Jun-Sept. Ht 2-3 metres. Sprd. 1 metre. any aspect, sun well drained soil. Prune Feb/Mar. last season's growth by 1/3.
Clematis 'Sealand Gem'
Clematis 'Star of India' Red-purple becoming violet-purple with redder central bar, to 16cm across, broad sepals, June to Sept. Hard prune in Feb-March. Ht 10ft/3m
Clematis 'The President' Lge violet-purple flwrs Jun - Sept. Ht 10ft. moist fertile soil, any aspect. Prune Feb/Mar. by 1/3 last season's growth.
Clematis 'Vyvyan Pennell' Early large flowered double, lilac & lavender blue, yellow anthers, early summer, & later single, blue-mauve flowers. Ht. 2-3m. Sp. 1m. Sun and cool moist well drained soil.
Clematis 'Warsar Nike'
Clematis alpina Virgins bower Vigorous climber, coarsely toothed foliage, sm. blue flowers in spring. Grows to 30 ft. moist fertile soil and full sun.
Clematis alpina 'Constance'
Clematis alpina 'Frances Rivis' Deciduous, vigorous, lge blue flwrs with tuft of white petals in the centre, April-May, silky seed heads follow, any aspect, cool moist soil, tidy after flwring if necessary.
Clematis alpina 'Jacqueline du Pre' Virgins bower Vigorous climber, coarsely toothed foliage, Pink nodding flwrs, with pale pink margins, 2" long, in spring. Will stand extreme conditions. Grows to 30 ft. moist fertile soil and full sun.
Clematis alpina 'Pamella Jackman' Virgins bower Vigorous climber, coarsely toothed foliage, Lge deep blue flowers, with white stamens, in profusion in early spring to early summer, followed by silky seed heads. Grows to 30 ft. moist fertile soil and full sun.
Clematis armandii Evergreen climber, White fragrant flwrs in cascading trusses in spring, Fast growing. Best in sheltered spot.
Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom' Evergreen climber, White fragrant flwrs, shaded pink, in cascading trusses in spring, Fast growing, bronze-green new growth. Best in sheltered spot.
Clematis armandii 'Snowdrift' Evergreen climber, Pure white fragrant flwrs in cascading trusses in spring, Fast growing. Best in sheltered spot.
Clematis cirrhosa 'Freckles' Evergreen climber, Large yellowish-green flwrs, very heavily spotted & streaked with red, from autumn to winter, followed by silky seedheads. Tidy after flowering. Best in sheltered spot.
Clematis cirrhosa 'Jingle Bells' Evergreen climber, yellowish-green nodding flwrs, from autumn to winter, followed by silky seedheads. Tidy after flowering. Best in sheltered spot.
Clematis cirrhosa 'Wisley Cream' Evergreen climber with Sml, divided, ferny foliage. Nodding, creamy white Flws appear in Jan-March. Needs a sheltered, south facing spot. Tidy after flwing. Requires support. Prospers in well dug, deep, cool, moist, fertile soil.
Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica Evergreen climber, sm. dark green ferny foliage, greenish-white nodding flwrs, spotted purple within, Nov-Mar. full sun, cool moist soil, sheltered spot, tidy after flwring.
Clematis florida var. seiboldiana Flwrs resembling passion flower, White with conspicuous central boss of violet-purple petaloid stamens in June-July, followed by seed heads. Any aspect best in sunny spot, free draining soil and shaded roots. Prune to tidy in early spring.
Clematis macropetala Deciduous climber, slender stems, divided foliage, nodding blue-violet flwrs with tufts of light blue petals in the centre, May-Jun. followed by silky seed heads. Tidy after flwring, needs good moist soil & sun.
Clematis macropetala 'Markham's Pink' Deciduous, vigorous, ferny foliage, nodding pink flwrs, early spring, followed by silky seed heads, any aspect, cool, moist soil, tidy after flwring.
Clematis macropetala 'Purple Spider' Deciduous climber, slender stems, divided foliage, nodding purple flwrs in late spring, followed by silky seed heads. Tidy after flwring, needs good moist soil & sun.
Clematis montana 'MacPenny Form' Hardy, deciduous, vigorous, masses of pink scented flwrs, May-Jun, any aspect, tidy if necessary, after flwring.
Clematis montana 'Warwickshire Rose' Hardy, deciduous, Bronze-purple-green foliage masses of deep pink flwrs in mid April-June, any aspect, tidy after flwring if required.
Clematis montana f. grandiflora Strong growing, deciduous, many lge white flwrs, May-Jun. Any aspect, tidy after flwring.
Clematis montana var. rubens Hardy, deciduous vigorous, bronze purple shoots, reddish-green leaves, rose-pink flwrs, May-Jun, any aspect, tidy after flwring if required.
Clematis montana var. rubens 'Broughton Star' Hardy, deciduous, strong growing, reddish tinted foliage, strong pink flwrs, May-Jun, any aspect, tidy after flwring if necessary.
Clematis montana var. rubens 'Elizabeth' Hardy, deciduous, strong growing, reddish tinted foliage, lge fragrant pale pink flwrs, May-Jun, any aspect, tidy after flwring if necessary.
Clematis montana var. rubens 'Marjorie' Deciduous climber. Semi-dble creamy-pink flwrs with orange tint. full sun and cool moist soil.
Clematis montana var. rubens 'Pink Perfection' Hardy, deciduous, strong growing, reddish tinted foliage, pink Jun-Jun, any aspect, tidy after flwring if necessary.
Clematis montana var. rubens 'Tetrarose' Hardy, deciduous, Bronze foliage masses of lilac-pink flwrs in mid May-June, any aspect, tidy after flwring if required.
Clematis montana var. sericea Hardy, deciduous, masses of fragrant white flowers in late May, any aspect, tidy after flwring if required.
Clematis montana var. wilsonii Hardy, deciduous, masses of fragrant white flowers in late June, any aspect, tidy after flwring if required.
Clematis orientalis 'Bill Mackenzie' Vigorous, deciduous, climber forming a dense tangle of slender stems with fern-like, light green foliage. Yellow, bell-like, nodding Flws appear in Aug-Sept & followed by silky seed heads. Hard prune in Feb-March. Ht 12ft/3.5m
Clematis tangutica Vigorous, late flowering clematis. Has lantern-shaped, single yellow flowers 4cm long, throughout summer and early autumn, followed by fluffy, silvery seed heads. Ht. 5-6 metres. Sprd. 2-3 metres. Requires full sun and well drained soil.
Clematis taxensis 'Etoile Rose'
Clematis viticella 'Abundance' Delicately veined flwrs of soft purple, late summer, 4cm across, borne profusely on slender stalks. Ht 10ft/3m
Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette' Delicately veined flwrs, violet-purple, late summer, 4cm across, borne profusely on slender stalks. Ht 10ft/3m
Clematis viticella 'Margot Koster'
Clematis viticella 'Mme Julia Correvon'
Clematis viticella 'Polish Spirit'
Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans' Dbl. purple/mauve flwrs, Jul-Sept. any aspect, hard prune Feb/Mar.
Clematis x triternata 'Rubromarginata'
Clerodendrum bungei Deciduous, upright, suckering shrub.Lge dark green heart-shaped leaves with purplish tint, terminal clusters of rosy-red fragrant flwrs Aug. & Sept. Full sun and well drained soil.
Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii Strong growing deciduous suckering shrub, purplish-green young leaves, fragrant white flowers, Aug.-Sept. followed by bright blue berries held in starry red calyces.
Clethra alnifolia 'Fern Valley Pink' Summersweet Deciduous, suckering shrub, glossy green leaves, scented pale pink bottle brush type flwrs, Aug. to Set. Ht to 4-5ft. Sheltered but sunny position, with well drained lime free soil.
Clethra alnifolia 'Humming Bird' Summersweet Deciduous, dwarf, suckering shrub, scented creamy white racemes, Aug. - Sept. lime free soil, light shade. Compact Habit.
Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' Summersweet Deciduous suckering shrub, scented reddish racemes, Aug-Sept. Ht to 7ft/2m. lime free soil, light shade.
Cleyera japonica 'Fortunei' Evergreen, leathery dark green leaves, marbled grey & creamy, sometimes pinkish margins, Ht. 6-8ft/180-240cms. for milder areas, lime-free soil.
Colletia hystrix Strong growing leafless shrub with stout rounded dark green spines. Sm, vanilla scented flwrs in late summer to autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht 7-8'/2-2.5m
Colletia hystrix 'Rosea' Almost leafless, arching, stoutly branched shrub armed with rigid, grey-green spines. Pink flower buds open in late summer to fragrant, tubular, white blooms that last into autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 2. 9m Sprd. 2. 9m.
Convallaria majalis Lily-of-the-valley CAUTION TOXIC IF EATEN. Low-growing, rhizomatous perennial, upright sprays of sm. very fragrant, bell-shaped, white flowers. Ht 15cm. , partial shade & humus rich moist soil.
Convallaria majalis 'Vic Pawlowski's Gold' Lily-of-the-valley CAUTION TOXIC IF EATEN. Low-growing, rhizomatous perennial, upright sprays of sm. bell-shaped, flwrs. Ht 15cm. , partial shade & humus rich moist soil.
Convallaria majalis var. rosea Lily-of-the-valley CAUTION TOXIC IF EATEN. Low-growing, rhizomatous perennial. Sprays of sm. very fragrant, bell-shaped, pink flowers, May-Jun. Ht 6ins/ 15cm. partial shade & humus rich moist soil.
Convolvulus cneorum Evergreen, silver-green foliage, rounded, bushy, shrub. Pink- tinged buds opening to white flowers with yellow centre, late spring - late summer among narrow, silky silver green leaves, full sun, any well drained soil. Ht 36ins/90cms. good by sea.
Cordyline australis Cabbage tree Evergreen. Forms small tree, sword-like leaves. Lge terminal panicles of small creamy-white flwrs, early summer, well-drained soil, sunny sheltered position, tie up in winter to protect from frost.
Cordyline australis 'Torbay Red' Evergreen, striking foliage. effective in pots or sunny sheltered border. Tie up in autumn to protect centre from wet & frost.
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Bernwode' Bushy perennial, green foliage variegated with creamy yellow margins, golden yellow flwrs marked with a ring of red around yellow centres, May & Aug. Ht 12-18ins/30-45cm. Protected sunny spot, well drained soil.
Coreopsis verticillata Bushy perennial, finely divided dark green foliage, many tiny, stars shaped, golden flwrs summer. Divide & replant in spring. Ht 16-24ins/40-60cm. Sun, well drained soil.
Cornus 'Eddie'S White Wonder' Dogwood Deciduous, spreading tree or shrub. Large, white bracts, surrounding insignificant flowers, appear in late spring. Oval leaves are mid-green, turning red and purple in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 5m. Sprd. 5m.
Cornus 'Jerry Mundy' Lge shrub/small tree, evergreen, spreading branches, lge creamy white bracts fading pink, late spring/early summer, followed by strawberry-like fruits. Moist soil, light shade/part sun.
Cornus 'Ormonde' Deciduous sml tree/shrub. Similar to C. Eddies White Wonder but with more spreading habit. Large, white bracts, surrounding insignificant flowers, appear in late spring. Oval leaves are mid-green, turning red and purple in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 5m. Sprd. 5m.
Cornus alba 'Elegantissima' Red barked dogwood Vigorous, deciduous shrub, upright, young growth reddish-purple, very effective in winter, green leaves variegated with broad white margins, hard prune Mar. to encourage the attractive new shoots.
Cornus alba 'Kesselringii' Black-barked dogwood Vigorous, deciduous shrub with deep purplish-black stems. Dark green leaves become flushed reddish-purple in autumn. Creamy white flwrs in late spring and early summer are followed by white fruits. Requires full sun-part shade, wet or dry soil, Ht 5-6 ft/ 1.5-2m best if hard pruned in early spring.
Cornus alba 'Sibirica' [syn. C. a. 'Westonbirt'] Red bark dogwood Deciduous, upright shrub, conspicuous young scarlet stems in winter, mid green foliage, creamy-white flwrs late spring/early summer, followed by rounded white fruits. Sun, wet/dry soils. Ht. 6ft/ 1. 8m Sprd. 1. 8m. Prune spring to encourage young stems.
Cornus alba 'Westonbirt' [syn. C. a. 'Siberica'] Red bark dogwood Deciduous, vigorous erect growth, red stems brightening in winter, green leaves give good autumn colour, hard prune early spring. Moist soil, sunny spot.
Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' Dogwood Deciduous, spreading tree, grown for its attractive, narrowly oval, white variegated leaves. Has sm. heads of white flowers in spring. Requires full sun and well drained soil.
Cornus canadensis Creeping dogwood Ground-cover perennial with whorls of oval leaves. In late spring /early summer bears green, sometimes purple tinged flowers, within white bracts, followed by red berries. Ht. 10-15cm, Sprd. 30cm. Requires partial shade & moist acidic soil.
Cornus capitata Bentham's Cornel Evergreen, spreading tree or shrub. Large, sulphur yellow bracts, surround insignificant flwrs, late spring, followed by strawberry-like fruits, sheltered sun/part shade. well drained soil. Ht 10-12ft/3-4m.
Cornus controversa 'Variegata' Wedding cake tree Deciduous tree with layered branches. Clusters of sm. white flwrs in summer. Leaves are bright green with broad, creamy white margins, turn yellow in autumn. Sun/light shade, well drained soil. Ht to 9m. Sprd. 8m.
Cornus florida 'Apple Blossom' Flowering dogwood Deciduous, spreading tree. Perfuse heads of flwrs surrounded by light pink bracts, , appear in spring-summer. Leaves are oval, pointed and dark green, Rich autumn colours. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht.5m. Sprd.5m.
Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief' Flowering dogwood
Cornus florida 'First Lady' Dogwood Deciduous, sm. tree. white bracts surrounding tiny flowers, in spring. Dark green leaves, variegated with yellow, tints of scarlet, lavender blue & greenish purple in autumn. part sun well drained soil.
Cornus florida 'Rubra' Flowering dogwood Deciduous, spreading tree. Reddish-pink bracts, surrounding tiny flwrs, spring-summer, dark green leaves, turning red & purple in autumn. Sun/part shade, well drained soil. Ht15ft/5m. Sprd. 8m.
Cornus florida 'Spring Day' Flowering dogwood Deciduous, spreading tree. Red-pink bracts, surrounding tiny flowers, appear in spring- summer. Leaves are oval, pointed and dark green, turning red and purple in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 5m. Sprd. 8m.
Cornus florida 'Spring Song' Flowering dogwood Deciduous, spreading tree. Pink bracts, surrounding tiny flowers, appear in spring- summer. Leaves are oval, pointed and dark green, turning red and purple in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 5m. Sprd. 8m.
Cornus florida 'Stokes Pink' Flowering dogwood Vigorous deciduous sml tree/ shrub with clear pale-pink flwr bracts in spring. Green leaves giving good autumn colour.
Cornus florida 'Tricolor' Flowering Dogwood
Cornus kousa Deciduous, med-sized bushy tree with Flower heads of large, white bracts, surrounding insignificant flowers, appear in early summer, followed after a hot summer, by strawberry-like fruits. Oval, glossy, dark green leaves turn bright red-purple in autumn. Requires sun and well drained soil.
Cornus kousa 'Gold Star' Small tree deciduous foliage variegated with gold splash, heads of large, white bracts, surrounding insignificant flwrs, appear in early summer, often followed by strawberry-like fruits, sun/part shade, fertile well drained soil.
Cornus kousa 'Gold Star' Small tree deciduous foliage variegated with gold splash, heads of large, white bracts, surrounding insignificant flwrs, appear in early summer, often followed by strawberry-like fruits, sun/part shade, fertile well drained soil.
Cornus kousa 'Satomi' Deciduous. Spreading branches, covered early summer with profusion of creamy flwr bracts, turning to red. Strawberry-like fruits in autumn. Glossy, dark green oval leaves turn bright red-purple. Ht. 12ft/360cms, sun/partial shade, fertile drained soil.
Cornus kousa var. chinensis Dogwood Numerous & conspicuous white flower bracts along the branches in June, followed by strawberry-like fruits. Green foliage gives rich autumn colours. Sun or partial shade, any reasonable soil, Sm. tree, deciduous.
Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Bodnant Form' Sm. tree, glossy deciduous foliage, insignificant brown flwrs surrounded by lge bracts, at first greenish, maturing creamy white & then flushed pink, early summer, strawberry-like fruits may follow, sun/light shade, well drained soil.
Cornus mas Cornelian Cherry Deciduous, bushy, dense shrub / sm. tree. Sm. Star-shaped, yellow flwrs on bare branches, early spring, followed by red 'cherries', good for jam, loved by birds, sun, part shade, well drained soil. Ht 3m. Sprd 4m.
Cornus mas 'Variegata' Cornelian Cherry Deciduous, bushy, dense shrub/small tree. Slow. Red 'cherries', good for jam, loved by birds follow sm star-shaped yellow flwrs that appear on bare branches early spring. Dark green leaves with creamy margins sun, part shade, well drained soil. Ht 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m.
Cornus nuttallii 'Gold Spot' Deciduous, med. Size tree, dark green foliage develops mottling & splashes of gold with maturity, lge white floral bracts sometimes flushed pink. Partial shade, well drained lime-free soil.
Cornus officinalis Deciduous small bushy tree resembling c. mas but earlier flwring and having peeling bark. Clusteers of sml yellow flwrs in Feb on bare twigs followed by red fruits in late summer. Green leaves giving good autumn red colours. Ht 12-14ft sun or semi-shade, any soil type.
Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' Common Dogwood Deciduous, attractive orange-yellow & red branches in winter, hard prune March to encourage plenty new growths to give the colourful bare stems in winter.
Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' Vigorous, deciduous, spreading shrub, young stems greenish-yellow, effective in winter, light green foliage, hard prune Mar. to encourage attractive new growth. Sun, part shade, moist soil.
Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi' Dogwood Deciduous dwarf red twigged dogwood with good autumn colour. The bare red coloured stems conspicuous in winter. Dense habit, any reasonable soil, sun or partial shade. Ht 18ins-24ins/45-60cms. Prune hard in spring.
Corokia cotoneaster Wire netting bush Slow growing deciduous shrub, contorted, twiggy habit. Tiny bright yellow flwrs on bare stems in spring, followed by sparse sm cotoneaster-like leaves. Suited in most situations.
Corokia x virgata 'Red Wonder' Wire netting bush Slow growing evergreen shrub, upright slightly wavy stems, bronzy-green lanceolate leaves, tiny bright yellow stars of flwrs, May-Jun. followed by deep red berries. Ht.54ins/135cms. Suited in most situations.
Corokia x virgata 'Sunsplash' Wire netting bush Slow growing evergreen shrub, upright slightly wavy stems, golden lanceolate leaves splashed with green and pink, tiny bright yellow stars of flwrs, May-Jun. Ht.54ins/135cms. Suited in most situations.
Coronilla valentina Sm. evergreen, fragrant pea-like yellow flwrs all summer, needs warm sunny sheltered spot, any well drained soil.
Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca Medium-size, evergreen wall shrub with Sml leaved, blue-green foliage. Profuse, free-flwing clusters of bright yellow, pea-like, fragrant Flws borne in April & intermittently through the summer. Ht 6ft/2m.
Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca 'Citrina' Evergreen, fragrant, pea- like pale lemon flowers all summer. needs warm sunny sheltered spot, well drained soil. Ht 4ft/120cm.
Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca 'Variegata' Evergreen, medium size, blue-green foliage variegated creamy-white, profuse clusters of bright yellow pea-like flowers, intermittently April -all summer. Sheltered site, sun/light shade.
Correa backhouseana Evergreen shrub, creamy coloured bell flwrs, intermittently all summer. Ht. to 6ft/180cms, very sheltered sunny/part shade. not reliably frost hardy.
Cortaderia selloana 'Gold Band' Pampas Grass Pampas grass. Evergreen, clump-forming, perennial grass, golden variegated leaves, long lasting, tall, feathery open creamy white plumes late summer. Ht incl. plumes 8ft/240cms, full sun/part shade moist/well drained soil.
Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila' Pampas grass Dwrf, evergreen, clump forming, stately perennial grass, narrow very sharp edged outward curving leaves, erect plume like silvery panicles are borne above mid green leaves, late summer. Well drained soil. Ht. 4ft/120cms
Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Stripe' Pampas Grass Dwrf pampas grass, to 4ft/120cms, evergreen, clump-forming, narrow, sharp-edged, curved leaves, long lasting, tall, feathery open creamy white plumes late summer. Sun, well drained soil.
Cortaderia selloana 'Splendid Star' Pampas grass Dwf golden pampas grass. Evergreen, forms clumps of dense foliage, green striped yellow, tall feathery white plumes from Aug. -Oct. Ht 20-28"/50-70cm & 3-4ft/90-120cm incl. plumes, any well drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Cortaderia selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' Pampas Grass Evergreen, clump-forming, perennial grass with narrow, sharp-edged, curved leaves, long lasting, tall, feathery open creamy white plumes late summer. Ht 8ft/240cms, full sun and well drained soil.
Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David' Sm. perennial, delicate, ferny foliage, Sml. sky blue flowers on taller stems. Moist soil, semi shade. Ht 9-12 ins/25-30cms.
Corydalis lutea Clump forming perennial, dainty rounded glaucous foliage, stems of sm. tubular yellow flwrs. April-May. Part/light shade, moist well draining soil. Ht. 9ins/23cms.
Corydalis ophiocarpa Clump forming perennial, dainty rounded glaucous foliage, stems of sm. tubular creamy yellow flwrs, seeds itself. April-May. Part/light shade, moist well draining soil. Ht. 9ins/23cms.
Corylopsis (S S & W No. 1) Deciduous, bushy, shrub. Oval, bright green leaves, dainty fragrant, tubular pale yellow flowers on bare stems, early to mid-spring, partial shade, moist lime free soil. Ht 5ft/ 1.5m. Sprd 1.5m
Corylopsis (S S & W No. 2) Deciduous, bushy, shrub. Oval, bright green leaves, dainty fragrant, tubular pale yellow flowers on bare stems, early to mid-spring, partial shade, moist lime free soil. Ht 5ft/ 1.5m. Sprd 1.5m
Corylopsis pauciflora Deciduous, bushy, shrub. Oval, bright green leaves, dainty fragrant, tubular pale yellow flowers on bare stems, early to mid-spring, partial shade, moist lime free soil. Ht 5ft/ 1.5m. Sprd 1.5m
Corylopsis sinensis var. sinensis 'Spring Purple' Med-lge shrub, deciduous, dense showy racemes of soft yellow flwrs on bare branches, spring, plum-purple young foliage, maturing to green. Part shade, moist well drained soil. Ok on chalk.
Corylus avellana Hazel Nut Ceciduous lge green leaves, turning yellow in aut, with catkins appearing from February to March, followed by hazel nuts in late summer. Grows to 6ft. Requires any reasonable soil in sun or partial shade.
Corylus avellana 'Contorta' Hazel Large, deciduous, curly branches, pendent, pale yellow catkins, late winter/early summer, crinkled green foliage, sun / shade, any well-drained soil. Slow.
Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' Purple leaved Twisted-Hazel Large, deciduous, twisted branches, pendent, pale yellow catkins, late winter/early summer, crinkled Purple foliage, turning purple-green, Best in part sun, any well-drained soil.
Corylus colurna Turkish Hazel Turkish hazel. Yellow catkins from Feb - March. Ht. to 10 ft. Grows in any reasonable soil. Requires sun or partial shade.
Corylus maxima Filbert's Nut Long yellow catkins, Feb - March. followed in autumn by the edible filbert nut, any reasonable soil in sun or partial shade.
Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' Purple leaf Filbert Vigorous, deciduous, open shrub / sm. tree, deep purple leaves, purplish catkins late winter/ early spring., Edible nuts mature in autumn. Sun/part shade, well drained soil. Ht 6m.
Cotinus 'Grace' Smoke Bush Deciduous shrub, rounded purple leaves, scarlet autumn tints. Purplish pink flower plumes. Fully hardy. Ht 13ft/4m. x 4m sp. full sun, well drained soil.
Cotinus coggygria Smoke Bush Deciduous shrub, rounded green leaves which produce good autumn tints. Produces clusters of tiny flowers which from a distance resemble puffs of paler green/grey smoke. Fully hardy. Ht. and Sprd. 5m. Requires full sun and well drained soil.
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' Smoke tree Deciduous, bushy shrub, rounded/oval wine-purple leaves, reddening in autumn, pinkish, plume like clusters of tiny flwrs resembling puffs of 'smoke' from a distance, in summer. Ht & Sprd 5m, eventually.
Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady' Smoke Bush Deciduous shrub, rounded green leaves which produce good autumn colour. Masses of plume like purple-grey flwrs in late summer, even on young plants. Best in full sun and well drained soil. Ht & S 6-8ft/ 2-2.5m
Cotinus coggygria Golden Spirit ['Ancot'] Golden Smoke Bush Deciduous shrub, rounded golden yellow leaves which produce good autumn tints and does not burn in sun, as long as soil is not too dry.. Fully hardy. Ht. and Sprd. 3m. Requires full sun and well drained soil.
Cotoneaster 'Hybridus Pendulus' Evergreen, prostrate/weeping habit. Sm. white flwrs, deep red berries follow, sun/semi shade, dry soil.
Cotoneaster congestus Creeping evergreen, hummock forming, white flwrs, early summer, followed by large, pendent clusters of bright red berries.
Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Glory' Evergreen, bushy arching habit, sm. white flwrs late spring followed by large spherical red fruits. Sun, well drained soil.
Cotoneaster dammeri Prostrate evergreen, white flwrs, early summer, bright red berries follow. Sun/semi shade, well drained soil. Good ground cover.
Cotoneaster franchetii Semi evergreen lge arching shrub, hardy. Oval, sage-green leaves, pink tinged white flowers, early summer, then a profusion of oblong bright orange fruits. Sun/semi shade, any well drained soil.
Cotoneaster horizontalis Deciduous, spreading shrub. small pinkish-white flwrs, late spring-early summer followed by red berries, sun/part shade, well drained soil. Ht 20ins/50cm. Sprd 4ft/120cm.
Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus' Deciduous, spreading shrub. Sm. pinkish-white flwrs, late spring - early summer followed by red berries, sun/part shade, well drained soil. Ht 20ins/50cm. Sprd 4ft/120cm.
Cotoneaster microphyllus 'Donard Gem' Evergreen dwrf spreading, dense shrub, sm. white flwrs, late spring, followed by many red berries, sun, any dry soil.
Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Gnom' Prostrate, evergreen spreading shrub, sm. white flwrs along branches in spring followed in autumn by red fruits.
Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Rothschildianus' Evergreen/semi-evergreen arching shrub. Frost hardy. narrowly oval, bright green leaves, small, white flwrs, in early summer, followed by lge clusters of creamy yellow fruits. Ht to15ft/5m. Sun, well drained soil.
Cotoneaster simonsii Deciduous / semi evergreen upright shrub, suitable for hedging, sm. white flwrs, early summer, long-lasting, orange red fruits in autumn. Sun, well drained soil. Ht 3m. Sp 2m.
Cotoneaster x watereri 'Pink Champagne' Vigorous, lge growing dense evergreen, sm. white flwrs along the branches followed by clusters of yellow fruits, tinted pink in winter.
Crambe cordifolia Robust perennial, clouds of sm. fragrant, white flwrs in branching sprays in summer above mounds of large, crinkled and lobed dark green leaves. Ht to 6ft/180cms, full sun and well drained soil.
Cranberry 'Pilgrim' Cranberry Prostrate, evergreen shrub sml green leaves. Pale pink Flws in racemes in June-Aug followed by dark red edible berries lasting into winter. Ht 12ins/30cms.
Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' Hawthorn Deciduous, spreading tree, thorny, toothed glossy dark green leaves, profusion of double, red flwrs, late spring / early summer. Sun well drained soil. Ht. 7m. Sprd. 7m. Attractive tree for the smaller garden.
Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' Hawthorn Hawthorn. dble white flwrs in spring, with lovely fresh green foliage, red berries in autumn. Deciduous, Ht up to 15 ft. any reasonable soil, sun / part shade.
Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flora Plena' Hawthorn Hawthorn. dble pink flwrs in spring, with lovely fresh green foliage, red berries in autumn. Deciduous, Ht up to 15 ft. any reasonable soil, sun / part shade.
Crataegus momogyna Quickthorn/ Hawthorn/ May Flower Deciduous, native tree, thorny branches, toothed glossy dark green leaves, profusion of white flwrs in May, followed by sml clusters of dark red berries in Autumn. Sun well drained soil. Ht.20-25ft/6-7m.
Crataegus x persimilis 'Prunifolia' Hawthorn Deciduous, small compact tree, polished oval leaves, colouring well in autumn, persistant showy fruits, large thorns, Ht up to 15 ft. any reasonable soil, sun / part shade.
Crinodendron hookerianum Lantern tree Evergreen, stiff branched, dense, narrow dark green leaves, long stalked lantern-like crimson flowers May, mild location, partial shade and moist lime free soil.
Crinodendron hookerianum 'Ada Hoffman' Lantern tree Evergreen, stiff branched, bushy upright habit, narrow dark green leaves, long stalked lantern-like pink flwrs in May, mild location, partial shade and moist lime free soil.
Crinodendron patagua Lily of the valley tree Evergreen, lge shrub/small tree, stiff branched, dense, narrow dark green leaves, white bell shaped flwrs, late summer, mild location, partial shade, moist lime free soil.
Crinum pink Clump forming bulb. Forms lge clump of long strap shape leaves, taller flwr stems bear long lasting pink trumpet shaped flwrs. Mild locations, sunny border, well drained soil. ht 3-5ft/120-150cms.
Crinum white Clump forming bulb. Forms lge clump of long strap shape leaves, taller flwr stems bear long lasting white trumpet shaped flwrs. Mild locations, sunny border, well drained soil. ht 3-5ft/120-150cms.
Crocosmia 'Citronella' Montbretia Arching stems bear soft lemon yellow flwrs, arranged zig-zag fashion Aug. to Sept. Long strap-like leaves, clump forming, Ht32" /80cm. well drained, humus rich soil, sheltered, sunny position.
Crocosmia 'Dusky Maiden' Monbretia. Clump forming perennial. Long flwring brownish/orange freesia-like flwrs, zigzag along top end of the stems. Long deep bronze-green sword like leaves, Ht. 22"/ 55cms, sun / light shade, any moistish soil.
Crocosmia 'Firebird' Hardy, corm forming perennial. Bright orange-red flowers, zigzag along flower stems. Sunny, well drained soil. Ht 30ins/75cms
Crocosmia 'George Davison' Montbretia Arching stems bear lge soft lemon yellow flwrs, arranged zig-zag fashion Aug. to Sept. Long strap-like leaves, clump forming, Ht32" /80cm. well drained, humus rich soil, sheltered, sunny position.
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' Clump forming corm, Long, sheath-like green leaves, flame red flowers zigzag along flower stems, Aug.-Sept. Sunny site, well drained soil.
Crocosmia 'Saracen' Monbretia. Hardy, corm forming perennial. Sheavesof bronze-green leaves, tomato red flowers, zigzag along stems. Jul-Sept. Sunny, well drained soil. Ht 22-30"/55-75cms.
Crocosmia 'Solfatare' Monbretia. Hardy, corm forming perennial. Sheavesof bronze-green leaves, soft yellow flowers, zigzag along stems. Jul-Sept. Sunny, well drained soil. Ht 2ft/60cms.
Crocosmia 'Limpopo' NEW. Herbaceous perennial, slender foliage, large pink Flws with orange throat all summer. May be a little slow to start into growth. Ht 30"/75cms.Sun/part shade, moistish soil.
Crocosmia 'Okavango' NEW. Herbaceous perennial, slender foliage, large peachy- pink Flws all summer. May be a little slow to start into growth. Ht 30"/75cms.Sun/part shade, moistish soil.
Crocosmia 'Zambesi' NEW. Herbaceous perennial, slender foliage, large golden yellow/orange Flws with darker central stripe down each petal, all summer. Good clump forming habit. Ht 30"/75cms.Sun/part shade, moistish soil.
Crocosmia latifolia 'Vulcan' Hardy, corm forming perennial. Very bright red/burnt orange flowers, zigzag along stems. Jul-Sept. Sunny, well drained soil. Ht 30ins/75cms.
Crocosmia masoniorum Perennial. Clump forming corm. Long sheath-like green leaves, orange-red flowers zigzag along flower stems, Jul-Aug. Sunny site, well drained soil Ht 30ins/75cms.
Crocosmia paniculata Hardy, corm forming perennial. Often used as parent to modern hybrids. Yellow/orange flowers, zigzag along stems. Sunny, well drained soil.
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie' Corm forming perennial, grey-green sheath-like leaves, sm. deep orange trumpet flwrs with mahogany throat zigzag along flower stems, sunny well drained site, Ht. 24ins/60cms
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Gerbe d'Or Monbretia. Clump forming perennial. Bright yellow flwrs zigzag along top end of the stems. Long green strap like leaves, Ht. 2ft /60cms, sun or shade, any moistish soil.
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Star Of The East' Monbretia. Clump forming perennial. Lge clear orange flwrs zigzag along top end of the stems. Long green strap like leaves, Ht. to3ft. 90cms, sun or shade, any moistish soil.
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Sultan' Perennial. Clump forming corm, bronze-green strap-like leaves, orange-red flowers. Aug.-Sept.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai-Sugi' Japanese cedar Dense irregular upright habit, green foliage, growth in 10 yrs of 18-24ins/45-60cms.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata' Japanese cedar Conical conifer with twisted, curved shoots and soft fibrous bark. Foliage is bright green, ageing brown. Thrives best in partial sunlight and moist soil conditions. Ht. 5m. Sprd. 3m.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta' Japanese cedar Soft feathery brown-green juvenile foliage, copper bronze autumn/winter, compact bushy habit, growth rate in 10 yrs 4-5ft/120-150cms.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' Japanese cedar Soft feathery brown-green juvenile foliage, copper bronze autumn/winter, compact bushy habit, growth rate in 10 yrs 5-6ft/150-180cms.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Lobbii Nana' Japanese cedar Graceful rounded habit, light green foliage in summer, bronzing in winter, growth 3ft/90cms in 10 yrs. Sun, well drained moist soil.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekka-sugi' A medium-size conifer with light golden cream foliage formed of semi-pendulous branches. Ht 4.5ft/135 cms.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis' Grannies Ringlets Sm. Slow growing, mound forming, bright green leaves that twist around the stems, growth in 10 yrs approx. 18-24ins/45-60cms, well drained, moist soil.
Cupressocyparis leylandii Leyland cypress May cause skin allergy. Vigorous, upright, columnar conifer. Grows 1m a year, so is a popular screening plant. Requires full-part sun and well drained soil. Ht. 29m. Sprd. 5m.
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' Vigorous, columnar conifer, golden foliage, sulphur yellow in winter, growth 3ft/90cms per year once established, prune annually, July, ultimate Ht. 29m. Sun, well drained soil.
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Naylor's Blue' Leyland cypress May cause skin allergy. Vigorous, upright, columnar conifer. Growth 3ft/90cms a year once established, grey-green foliage, glaucous in winter, sun, 30 well drained soil. Prune spring-autumn annually, ultimate Ht. 29m. Sprd. 5m.
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Robinson's Gold' Leyland cypress May cause skin allergy. Vigorous, upright, columnar conifer, compact growth, Will grow 3ft/90cms a year, sun & well drained soil. Ht 29m. Sprd. 5m. Clip annually, July to make good hedge.
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Variegata' Leyland cypress May cause skin allergy. Vigorous, upright, columnar conifer, growth 3ft/90cms per year once established, sun, well drained soil. Prune annually spring-autumn. Ultimate Ht. 29m. Sprd. 5m.
Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Aurea' Arizona cypress Slow growing conical habit conifer, with striking foliage, suffused yellow in summer paling in winter. Best in sunny position, any soil type.
Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Blue Ice' Arizona cypress Slow growing conical habit conifer, with striking blue-grey foliage.
Cupressus cashmeriana Kashmire cypress Handsome, broadly conical conifer, spreading with age, with aromatic foliage borne in pendent, flat, glaucous blue sprays. Bears sm. globose, dark brown, mature cones. Sheltered sunny spot, moist well drained soil. Ht. 15m. Sprd. 15m.
Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' Monterey cypress Fast-growing, conical conifer with aromatic, golden-yellow foliage held in plume like sprays that are useful in flower arrangements. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 10m. Sprd. 4m.
Cyclamen coum Long lived corm, dark green heart shaped leaves, bright mauve-pink flwrs, Nov-Mar. Plant shallowly in shady well drained soil.
Cyclamen hederifolium Autumn-flowering tuber, Pale to deep pink flowers, stained darker at mouths, appear before or with foliage. Leaves often ivy-shaped with silvery-green patterns, semi shade, moist soil, naturalises well.
Cyperus involucratus 'Nanus' Evergreen, tuft-forming, perennial sedge with leaf like bracts forming a whorl beneath the clustered flowers spikes. partial shade, moist soil.
Cyrilla racemiflora Late flwring evergreen. Leaves turn crimson in autumn. White flwrs. in cylindrical racemes at base of current yrs shoots borne in late summer/autumn. Lime free soil essential.
Cyrtomium fortunei Evergreen fern. Slightly ruffled pinnae of mid-light green arranged alternately.
Cytisus 'Boskoop Ruby' Broom Upright, arching stems, deciduous, masses of lge deep crimson flowers, May-Jun, full sun, any well drained soil, prune after flwring.
Cytisus 'Firefly' Broom Deciduous, vigorous arching shrub, narrow, dark green leaves, masses of bright yellow flwrs with bronze stained wings along arching stems, late spring-early summer, full sun, any well drained soil. Ht. 1m. Spread 0.75m. Prune after flwring.
Cytisus 'Lena' Broom Dwrf, arching stems, deciduous, masses of deep ruby red flowers, May-Jun, full sun, any well drained soil, tidy/prune after flwring.
Cytisus 'Zeelandia' Broom Upright, arching stems, deciduous, masses of flowers, lilac with pinkish wings, cream keel, May-Jun, full sun, any well drained soil. prune after flwring.
Cytisus battandieri (Grafted) Pineapple broom Semi-evergreen, open shrub. Lge, dense racemes of pineapple-scented, yellow flwrs, early to mid- summer, sunny sheltered spot, well drained soil. Beware of slugs!
Cytisus x praecox Warminster broom Deciduous, sm. upright, masses of pea-like creamy yellow flowers, early May, tiny, silky, grey green leaves with 3 leaflets, sun, any well drained soil. prune after flwring.
Cytisus x praecox 'Albus' Broom Deciduous, small shrub, silky, grey-green leaves, divided into 3 leaflets, profusion of pea-like, white flwrs on arching stems, mid-late spring. Sun, well drained soil. Ht 3ft/90cms. prune after flwring.
Cytisus x praecox 'Allgold' Broom Deciduous, sm. Shrub, silky, grey-green leaves, divided into 3 leaflets, profusion of pea-like, yellow flowers on arching stems, mid - late spring. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht 3ft/90cms. prune after flwring.