MacPennys Plants

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Pachysandra terminalis Evergreen, creeping perennial, spikes of tiny, white flwrs in early summer. Ht 6ins/15cm, spread 20cm. Good in shade, well drained soil.
Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata' Evergreen, creeping perennial, smooth green leaves variegated creamy-white, spikes of tiny, white flwrs in early summer. Ht 10cm, spread 20cm. Good in shade, well drained soil.
Paeonia Red Perennial. Ruby red dbl blooms. Fully hardy, but protect young plants from hard frost. Full sun, well drained fertile soil. Do not plant too deeply.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Alexander Fleming' Deep salmon pink blooms late May-early Jun. Well drained cultivated soil, full sun, Ht. 34ins/85cms. Protect young plants from frost.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl Of Beauty' Peony Bears anemone-like, scented, pink blooms with cream-yellow centres from June to July. Ht. 30-36ins. Requires any well drained cultivated soil. Best in full sun.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse De Nemours' Perennial shrub, valued for its bold foliage and showy white blooms. Full hardy, but young plants may need protecting from frosts. Requires full sun and well drained soil.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse De Nemours' Peony Bears scented, double, creamy white blooms with yellow centres, Jun-July. Ht 30-36ins75-90cms. Any well drained cultivated soil full sun.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Félix Crousse' Peony Very floriferous, carmine red, June to July. Ht 30-36ins/75-90cms, full sun, any well drained cultivated soil, leaving crown slightly exposed above soil level.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' Peony Bears scented, clear white with red spots double blooms from June to July. Ht. 30-36ins. Requires any well drained cultivated soil. Best in full sun.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Karl Rosenfield' Peony Lge dbl purple-red blooms. Ht38ins/95cms. Well drained cultivated soil, sun. Allow crown to slightly protrude above soil level.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' Peony Bears scented large bowl shaped double pink blooms from June to July. Ht. 30-36ins. Requires any well drained cultivated soil, with the crown at soil level. Best in full sun.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sorbet' Perennial. Pink, double centre of light pink & canary yellow. Full hardy, but protect young plants from frosts. Requires full sun and well drained soil.
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Blush Pink' Tree Peony Bears large blooms in May. Grows to 6ft. Requires fertile soil in a sheltered position. Ensure graft is under soil level.
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Dark Purple' Tree Peony Bears large blooms in May. Grows to 6ft. Requires fertile soil in a sheltered position. Ensure graft is under soil level.
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Dark Red' Tree Peony Bears large blooms in May. Grows to 6ft. Requires fertile soil in a sheltered position.
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Deep Pink' Tree Peony Bears large blooms in May. Grows to 6ft. Requires fertile soil in a sheltered position.
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Lavander' Tree Peony Bears large blooms in May. Grows to 6ft. Requires fertile soil in a sheltered position.
Paeonia suffruticosa Orange Tree peony Bears large blooms in May. Grows to 6ft. Requires fertile soil in a sheltered position.
Paeonia suffruticosa Pink Tree Peony Bears large blooms in May. Grows to 6ft. Requires fertile soil in a sheltered position.
Paeonia suffruticosa Red Tree Peony Bears large blooms in May. Grows to 6ft. Requires fertile soil in a sheltered position.
Paeonia suffruticosa White Tree Peony Bears large blooms in May. Grows to 6ft. Requires fertile soil in a sheltered position. Ensure graft is under soil level.
Paeonia suffruticosa Yellow Tree Peony Bears large sweetly-scented blooms in May. Grows to 6ft. Requires fertile soil in a sheltered position.
Papaver orientale 'Charming' Lovely soft candy floss pink poppy flwrs, with maroon basal blotch May-Jul. Ht. 36ins/90cm. Sun, well drained fertile soil, dies down mid summer.
Papaver orientale 'Harvest Moon' Herbaceous perennial forms clumps of coarse, deeply- cut, mid-green leaves. Tall flower stalks carry deep orange, semi-double poppies with dark stamens. Flws from May to July. Ht 3ft/90cms.
Papaver orientale 'Mrs Perry' Hairy-leaved perennial, deep, fleshy roots. Single Salmon-pink bloom with black blotches & centre, in May-July. Ht 2ins/60cm. Needs deep, dryish soil.
Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum' Dark reddish-purple poppy flwrs, May-Jul. Ht. 32ins/80cm. Sun, well drained fertile soil, dies down mid summer.
Papaver orientale 'Picotee' Clump forming perennial, very distinctive flwrs,pure white petals with contrasting broad orange frilled edge, May-Jul, furry green basal leaves, Ht. 30ins/75cms, dies down mid summer, deep dryish soil, sun.
Papaver orientale 'Raspberry Queen ' Herbaceous perennial forms clumps of coarse, deeply- cut, furry green leaves. Tall flower stems carry lge, single raspberry pink poppies with dark centres, May to July. Ht 32"/80cms. Dies down in summer after flwring
Papaver orientale 'Scarlet King' Clump forming perennial. Lge scarlet red poppy flwrs, dying down, after flwring. Ht 3ft/90cm, sunny spot, well drained soil.
Papaver orientale 'Tiffany' Lovely soft maroon-pink flwrs, white picotee edges, black basal blotch May-Jul. Ht. 2ft/60cm. Sun, well drained fertile soil, dies down mid summer.
Parrotia persica Persian ironwood Deciduous, spreading, short trunked tree, flaking, grey and fawn bark. Rich green leaves turn yellow, orange and red in autumn. Small, red flwrs are borne on bare wood in early spring. Sun/part shade, and moist soil. Ht 8m.
Parthenocissus henryana Virginia creeper Deciduous, tendril climber, deep green/bronze foliage, red in autumn, insignificant flwrs, small dark blue berries follow, autumn. Ht 15m. Semi shade, well drained soil.
Parthenocissus inserta Virginia creeper Deciduous, tendril climber. Frost hardy, useful for growing up small trees Ht. 15m. Semi shade, well drained soil.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia creeper Deciduous, woody stemmed, tendril climber. Frost hardy. Dull green foliage paler beneath, turns crimson in autumn. Blue-black berries appear in autumn. Ht 15m. Partial shade and well drained soil.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Beverley Brook' Boston Ivy Vigorous, deciduous, woody-stemmed, self clinging climber. Brilliant scarlet & orange, autumn leaf colour Will cover large expanses of wall. Ht. to 20m. Partial shade and well drained soil.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Lowii' Boston Ivy Vigorous, deciduous, woody stemmed, self clinging climber, 3-7 lobed leaves, crimson in autumn, insignificant flwrs followed by dull blue berries. Ht. to 20m, partial shade & well drained soil.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii' Boston ivy Vigorous, deciduous, woody stemmed, tendril, climber. Has spectacular red-purple, autumn leaf colour and dull blue berries. Greenish flwrs are insignificant. Ht. 20m. Requires partial shade and well drained soil.
Passiflora caerulea Blue passion flower Fast growing, evergreen/semi-evergreen, self clinging tendril climber, greenish white flwrs, sometimes pink flushed, with corona of blue white & mauve filaments, Jul-Oct. Sunny warm sheltered wall, well drained soil.
Passiflora caerulea 'Constance Elliot' Passion Flower Evergreen, tendril climber, all white flwrs, June to Sept. Grows to 20ft. well drained soil, full sun.
Paulownia tomentosa Foxglove tree Deciduous spreading tree, large, lobed, mid green leaves, terminal sprays of fragrant, foxglove like, pinkish lilac flwrs in spring, sun, well drained soil. Ht 12m. Sprd. 12m.
Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Beth' 1/2 Standard 1/2 Standard. Mid-season flwring, Regular cropping, High yields of Sml-med sized, rounded green pears, ripening in late August, with sweet, white flesh. Upright habit.
Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Beth' Bush Bush. Mid-season flwring, Regular cropping, High yields of Sml-med sized, rounded green pears, ripening in late August, with sweet, white flesh. Upright habit.
Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Beurré Hardy' 1/2 standard 1/2 standard Late flwring, lge coppery russetted fruit. Best with pollinator.
Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Beurré Hardy' Bush Bush Late flwring, lge coppery russetted fruit. Best with pollinator.
Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Concorde' Bush Bush. Self fertile, mid season flwring, lge sweet juicy fruit, green skin ripening yellow often with patches of gold or brown russet. Prolific. Good pollinator for Doyenne du Comice.
Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Conference' 1/2 Standard 1/2 Standard, Quince A rootstock. Self fertile, mid season flwring, lge juicy fruit. Prolific.
Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Conference' Bush Bush, Self fertile, mid season flwring, lge juicy fruit. Prolific.
Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Doyenné du Comice' 1/2 Standard 1/2 Standard. Late season flwring, dessert large, yellow-brown fruit, Sept. Partly self fertile, best with pollinator.
Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Doyenné du Comice' Bush Bush. Late season flwring, dessert large, yellow-brown fruit, Sept. Partly self fertile, best with pollinator.
Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Louise Bonne of Jersey' 1/2 Standard 1/2 Standard Mid season flwring, sm-med. fruit, green turning yellowish flushed dark red. Smooth skin, sweet white flesh. Best with pollinator
Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Louise Bonne of Jersey' Bush Bush Mid season flwring, smooth skinned, sweet white flesh. Sm-med. pale green fruit, turning yellowish flushed dark red. Best with pollinator.
Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Williams' Bon Chrétien' 1/2 standard 1/2 Standard Mid season flwring, dessert fruit early ripening, Sept. Best with pollinator.
Pear (Pyrus communis) 'Williams' Bon Chrétien' Bush Bush Mid season flwring, dessert fruit early ripening, Sept. Best with pollinator.
peltiphyllum peltatum Forms a dense cover of parasol-like leaves that follow on from stout leafless flwr stems bearing rounded heads of lilac-pink flwrs, April-May. Rich moist soil, sun/part shade. ht 3ft/90cms.
Penstemon 'Alice Hyndley' Semi evergreen, lavender tubular flwrs all summer, sun/light shade, rich well drained soil, Ht. 18ins/45cms
Penstemon 'Apple Blossom' Semi-evergreen, bushy perennial, sprays of small, tubular, pale pink flwrs mid summer onwards above narrow, fresh green foliage. Ht. and spread 45cm sun, well drained soil. Cut back in spring.
Penstemon 'Burgundy' Shrubby evergreen, tubular deep plum-red flwrs, Jun-Oct. sheltered sunny position, well drained fertile soil. Ht 30ins/75cms.
Penstemon 'Evelyn' Bushy evergreen, small tubular rose-pink flwrs, Jun-Oct. Sunny well drained spot. Ht. 2ft/60cms. Tidy after flwring.
Penstemon 'Garnet' Bushy evergreen, narrow leaves, deep wine red flwrs all summer, needs fertile drained soil, sun/part shade. Ht 30ins/75cms. Prune old wood out in spring.
Penstemon 'King George V' Taller growing form, semi-evergreen, lge red tubular flwrs, long flwring summer-autumn. Sunny, sheltered spot, well drained soil, ht 2ft/60cm.
Penstemon 'MacPenny's Pink' Bushy evergreen, tubular pink flwrs, mid-late summer. Fertile well drained soil, sunny sheltered site.
Penstemon 'Osprey' Semi-evergreen, bushy perennial, white tubular flwrs, flared with pink edge, mid summer onwards above narrow, fresh green foliage. Ht. 3ft/100cm sun, well drained soil. Cut back in spring.
Penstemon 'Raven' Shrubby semi-evergreen, deep purplish-red tubular flwrs, Jun-Oct. sun/part shade, south/west facing, well drained soil. Ht 36ins/90cms.
Penstemon 'Snowstorm' Semi evergreen, white tubular flwrs all summer, sun/light shade, rich well drained soil, Ht. 18ins/45cms
Penstemon 'Sour Grapes' Shrubby evergreen, large tubular blue-mauve flwrs Jun-Oct. Requires sunny position, well drained fertile soil. Ht 24ins/60cms.
Penstemon glaber Bushy evergreen, tubular flwrs, blue shade mauve, all summer, Ht. 18ins/45cms, rich soil well drained soil, sheltered sunny site.
Penstemon heterophyllus 'Heavenly Blue' Semi-evergreen, shrubby habit tubular Flwrs of blue with a hint of magenta, Jun- Oct. Ht 2ft/60cms. Sunny sheltered border. Well drained soil. Cut back in spring.
Penstemon ovatus Bushy, broad green leaves, blue-purple tubular flwrs, late spring-early summer. Sun/part shade, rich, damp, well draining soil. May need protection during winter.
Periploca graeca Silk vine Vigorous twining climber, long leaves, small brownish-purple flwrs Jul-Aug. Followed by long seed pods filled with silky tufted seeds, Ht. to 30-40ft/9-12m. Any soil, sun. Warning; stems exude poisonous milky fluid when cut.
Perovskia 'Blue Spire' Deciduous, upright sub-shrub, grey-white stems, deeply cut grey-green leaves, spikes of violet-blue flwrs, late summer-mid autumn, full sun, well drained soil. Ht to 1. 3m Sprd. 1m.
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' Deciduous, upright sub-shrub, grey-white stems, neat, toothed grey-green leaves, spires of violet-blue flwrs, Jul-Sept. Sun, well drained soil. Ht 2ft/60cms
Persicaria affinis 'Donald Lowndes' Perennial. Mat forming ground cover, dense spikes of tiny pink flwrs, deepening to red, Jul-Aug. Sun/part shade, moist soil. Deciduous.
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail' Vigorous leafy perennial, tall stems with spikes of red flwrs, Jul-Oct, Ht. 4ft/120cms, sun/part shade, moist soil.
Persicaria bistorta 'Superba' Vigorous spreading perennial. Clumps of leaves topped by branching stems with pinkish-mauve bottlebrush flwrheads, Ht.3ft/90cms, sun/shade moist soil.
Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' Perennial, bushy wiry red stems, spear shaped veined leaves, dark red/brown centre contoured with pale creamy green & then dark olive green tinged plum red. Clusters of small white flwrs, Jul-Aug. Ht. 4ftft/120cms, Sprd indefinite, sun/shade, moisture retentive soil.
Persicaria virginiana 'Lance Corporal' Perennial. Clumps of branching leafy stems, green leaves with one thick brownish stripe, sheltered position, rich moist soil, sun/light shade. Ht 24ins/60cms.
Persicaria virginiana 'Painter's Palette' Perennial. Clumps of branching leafy stems, irregularly striped leaves, green & yellow, splashed red-brown, sheltered position, rich moist soil, sun/light shade. Ht 24ins/60cms.
Petasites fragrans Winter heliotrope. forming carpet of heart-kidney shaped leaves, tufty lavender coloured, vanilla scented flwrs appear late winter, invasive, shade & moist soil.
Petasites japonicus var. giganteus 'Variegatus' Lge perennial, forming carpet of lge rounded green variegated leaves, preceded by heads of tufty pale pink scented flwrs, invasive, shade & moist soil.
Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Feesey' Tufts of reddish stems & leaves of broad, creamy-white bands with finer green stripes. Delicate flower sprays in Aug-Oct. Deciduous & not too invasive. Ht 3ft/90cms.
Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Picta' Gardener's garters Evergreen, spreading, perennial grass, white striped leaves, narrow panicles of spikelets in summer. Can be invasive. Ht3ft/90cms, partial shade and moist soil.
Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' Mock Orange Deciduous, compact habit, lge white flwrs, maroon centre, deliciously scented, Jun-July, prune out old wood after flwring, Ht. 6ft/180cms.
Philadelphus 'Innocence' Mock orange Sm-med. size, deciduous, green leaves often mottled creamy-white, single fragrant white flwrs, Jun-Jul. Prune out old wood after flwring, any reasonable soil, sun/light shade. Ht. 4ft/120cms
Philadelphus 'Manteau D'Hermine' Mock Orange Deciduous, dwrf, compact shrub, twiggy growth. Clusters of fragrant, double, creamy-white flwrs, Jun-Jul. Prune out old wood after flwring, sun any well drained soil. Ht 2ft/60cms
Philadelphus 'Mrs E.L. Robinson' Mock Orange Deciduous, compact habit, semi-dbl. White flwrs, Jun-July, prune out old wood after flwring, Ht. 6ft/180cms.
Philadelphus 'Natchez' Mock Orange Deciduous, arching growth, Clusters of very lge, fragrant, double, white flwrs, Jun-Jul. Prune out old wood after flwring, sun any well drained soil.
Philadelphus 'Nicki' Mock Orange Deciduous, arching growth, Clusters of LGE fragrant, double, white flwrs, Jun-Jul. Prune out old wood after flwring, sun any well drained soil.
Philadelphus 'Rachel' Mock orange Med size deciduous shrub, fragrant creamy-white flwrs, early summer, sun/light shade, tidy after flwring, Ht.5-6ft/150-180cms.
Philadelphus 'Silver Showers' Mock orange Dwrf, deciduous shrub, freely borne fragrant silvery-white single flwrs Jun-July. Tidy after flwring, Ht 2ft/60cms, any reasonable soil, sun/light shade.
Philadelphus 'Sybille' Mock orange Bears white, purple based flwrs from June to July. Ht. to 6ft. Requires any reasonable soil in sun or partial shade.
Philadelphus 'Virginal' Mock orange Deciduous, vigorous, erect habit, clusters of double richly fragrant white flwrs Jun-Jul. Prune out old wood after flwring. Ht 6ft/180cm, any reasonable soil, sun/partial shade.
Philadelphus 'White Rock' Mock orange Deciduous, vigorous, spreading habit, and pendulous branches clusters of single, semi-dbl or dbl fragrant lge. creamy-white flwrs Jun-Jul. upto 6cm accross, and 25 petals. Prune out old wood after flwring. Ht 6ft/180cm, any reasonable soil, sun/partial shade.
Philadelphus 'Yellow Hill' Deciduous shrub with arching stems, Golden new foliage maturing to yellow-green. Masses of sweetly scented dbl and semi-dbl white flwrs in June. Full to part sun, any good soil type. Ht 5ft/ 1.5m
Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' Mock Orange Med size deciduous, young leaves bright yellow maturing to pale green-yellow, creamy white fragrant flwrs, Jun-July, prune out old wood after flwring, best in part shade, Ht. 4ft/120cms.
Philesia magallanica Very choice beautiful evergreen plant. Dwarf, suckering shrub forming thickets of wiry stems with narrow green leaves. Crimson, tubular flwrs in summer and autumn. Requires moist, peaty well drained soil, part shade, sheltered spot. Ht 12-18"/30-45cm
Phillyrea decora Lge, evergreen, dome-shaped, hardy shrub with longish, dark green, leathery leaves. Sml, white, fragrant Flws in April-May followed by purplish-black, plum-like fruits. Ht 10ft/3m.
Phlomis fruticosa Jerusalem Sage Evergreen, spreading shrub with upright shoots. Whorls of deep golden yellow flwrs are produced amid sage-like grey green foliage from early to mid summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 1m. Sprd. 1m.
Phlomis italica Evergreen, upright shrub, terminal whorls of pink flwrs, mid summer, narrow, woolly, grey-green leaves, warm, sunny, well drained site. Ht3ft/90cm
Phlomis longifolia Very attractive, sml shrub, with white woolly young stems and bright green, deeply veined, leaves. Terminal clusters of golden-yellow flwrs in summer. Full sun and good drainage. Ht 3-4'
Phlomis samia Evergreen perennial, good ground cover, large, rough heart shaped leaves. Stout flwr stems bear whorls of hooded, butter-yellow flwrs in summer. Ht. 3ft/1m. Sprd. 60cm. sun, well drained soil.
Phlomis tuberosa perennial. Leafy rosettes give rise to stems topped with sm. tubular bright pink flwrs.Jun/ July. Sunny, well drained soil. Ht 12"/30cm.
Phlox 'Harlequin' Upright perennial, ivory-variegated, mid green leaves, topped by conical heads of purplish-red flwrs, summer. Ht 3ft/1m. Sun, moistish but well draining soil.
Phlox maculata 'Natascha' Phlox Slender leafy stems, bicoloured pink & white flwrs, Jun-Aug. Ht. 2ft/60cms, humus rich moist garden soil, sun or light shade.
Phlox maculata 'Omega' Phlox Slender leafy stems, long lasting rounded heads of flwrs, white with lilac eye July to Sept. Ht 3ft/100cms, moist garden soil, sun or light shade. Mildew resistant.
Phlox paniculata 'Balmoral' Upright perennial, conical flwr heads, rosy- lavender, Jul-Sept. above lance shaped, dark green leaves, sun, any moist soil. Ht. 36ins/90cms
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' Clump forming. This perennial has mid-green leaves & produces cool blue-mauve Flws from July - Sept.Warm well drained spot.
Phlox paniculata 'Border Gem' Clump forming perennial, mid-green leaves & produces deep mauve-purple Flws from July to Sept. Ht 3ft/90cms.
Phlox paniculata 'Bright Eyes' Upright perennial, scented pale pink flwrs, Jul-Aug. above lance shaped, bright green leaves, sun, any moist well drained soil. Ht. 36ins/90cms. Mildew free.
Phlox paniculata 'David' Upright perennial, lge pure white scented flwrs, Jun-Sept. above lance shaped, dark green leaves, sun, any moist well drained soil. Ht. 36ins/90cms
Phlox paniculata 'Eventide' Clump forming perennial, Upright habit, mid-green leaves, scented lavender-blue, flushed lilac Flws, July - Sept. Ht3ft/90cms. Sunny spot, moist, well drained soil.
Phlox paniculata 'Fujiyama' Clump forming tall perennial, Pure white exceptional flwrs in July-Sept. Ht 30ins, Sunny well drained moist soil.
Phlox paniculata 'Norah Leigh' Upright perennial, ivory-variegated, mid green leaves, topped by conical heads of pale lilac flwrs, summer. Ht 3ft/1m. Sun, moistish but well draining soil.
Phlox paniculata 'Starfire' Upright perennial, conical flwr heads, scarlet-red, Jul-Sept. above lance shaped, dark green leaves, sun, any moist soil. Ht. 36ins/90cms
Phlox paniculata 'Tenor' Upright perennial, conical flwr heads of red with scarlet glow, Jul-Sept. above lance shaped, dark green leaves, sun, any moist well drained soil. Ht. 30ins/75cms
Phormium 'Apricot Queen' Short strap-like arching soft yellow leaves flushed apricot, margined dark green and bronze. Sunny, warm free-draining site. Ht 3-4ft/1m
Phormium 'Bronze Baby' Evergreen, upright, tufts of bold, stiff, pointed, wine-red leaves. Panicles of reddish flwrs occasionally produced on purplish stems during summer. Ht and spread 45-60cm. Full sun and moist well drained soil.
Phormium 'Duet' Evergreen, upright stiffish sword-like leaves, broad lemon yellow stripes & green margins, Compact habit, Ht. & Sprd 1.5ft-1.5ft/45-45cm. Sunny, well draining soil, good by coast.
Phormium 'Evening Glow' Evergreen, arching leaves, pink, striped & margined with bronzy-green, Ht & S 1m/3ft. Sun, moist well draining soil, good by coast with protection.
Phormium 'Flamingo' Evergreen, upright stiffish sword-like leaves of dull bright pink centre with green margins, panicles of reddish flwrs occasionally produced on purplish stems during summer. Sun, moist well draining soil, good by coast with protection.
Phormium 'Gold Sword' Evergreen, upright stiffish sword-like leaves, broad lemon yellow stripes & green margins, Ht. & Sprd 45-60cm. Sun, moist well draining soil, good by coast with some protection.
Phormium 'Jester' Evergreen, upright stiffish sword-like leaves of dull salmon-pink with lge bronze-green margins, panicles of reddish flwrs occasionally produced on purplish stems during summer. Ht & Sprd 45-60cm. Sun, moist well draining soil, good by coast with protection.
Phormium 'Rainbow Maiden Evergreen with upright, strap-like bronze-green leaves, striped rose-red, drooping at the tips. Sunny, warm free draining site. Ht 3-4ft/90-100cm
Phormium 'Rainbow Sunrise' Evergreen, upright stiffish sword-like leaves of dusky pink with brown-green margins, panicles of reddish flwrs occasionally produced on purplish stems during summer. Ht & Sprd 45-60cm. Sun, moist well draining soil, good by coast with some protection.
Phormium 'Yellow Wave' New Zealand flax Evergreen, sword-like leaves, green with broad central yellow stripe, yellow flwrs on 3ft stems, in summer, grows well in coastal areas. Ht. 3ft/90cms. Sunny spot.
Phormium cookianum subsp. hookeri 'Tricolor' Clumps of long sword-like leaves, green with creamy yellow margin & edged pink. Sun, well drained soil.
Phormium tenax New Zealand flax Evergreen, upright, tufts of bold, stiff, pointed, green leaves. Panicles of reddish flwrs are occasionally produced on purplish stems during summer. Ht 2.5-3ft/45-60cm. Sun, moistish soil.
Phormium tenax Purpureum Group Evergreen, upright perennial, stiff rich reddish-purple/dark copper sword-like leaves, bronzy-red flwrs on tall stems in summer. Ht 3-9ft/150-270cm. Sprd 3ft/90cm. Sun, moist soil. Thrives on coast.
Photinia 'Redstart' Large shrub, evergreen, upright compact habit. Glossy lanceolate leaves, bright pinkish-red new growth in spring. Ht 72ins-96ins/180cms-240cms.
Photinia davidiana Large shrub, evergreen, vigorous, glossy lanceolate leaves, reddish brown new growth in spring Clusters of white flwrs in June followed by crimson berries.
Photinia davidiana 'Palette' Evergreen, lge shrub, variegated foliage, cream, pink & green, clusters of white flwrs, May/Jun. followed by red berries in autumn. Easily pruned. Sun/shade, well drained soil.
Photinia davidiana var. undulata 'Prostrata' Low growing evergreen, glossy lanceolate leaves, reddish brown new growth in spring. Clusters of white flwrs in June followed by crimson berries.
Photinia x fraseri 'Birmingham' Evergreen, strong growing shrub, coppery-red young growths maturing green. Clusters of small white flwrs in spring. Grows to 8ft/240cms, in any reasonable soil, responds to pruning.
Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' Evergreen upright, dense shrub, dark green leaves brilliant red when young white flowerheads late spring. Ht. 6m, responds well to pruning, full/part sun, any well drained soil.
Photinia x fraseri 'Robusta' Evergreen, strong growing shrub, brilliant coppery-red young growths which turn green. Grows to 8ft/240cms, in any reasonable soil, responds to pruning.
Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo) Evergreen, clump-forming bamboo, grooved brownish-green stems turning black in second season, sun, well drained soil. Ht to 20-25ft/6-8m. Slow.
Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens Evergreen, clump forming bamboo, Ht 16ft+/5m+, best not overcrowded, sun/part or light shade, well drained soil.
Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis' Tall & compact clump forming variety. Canes are golden yellow striped with green Sun & well drained soil. Ht to 20ft/6m.
Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii 'Chinese Lantern' Running roots, erect leafy stems, starry white flwrs, Jul-Aug, followed by orange lanterns enclosing red berries. Ht. 2ft./60cms, sun/part shade, well drained soil.
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold' Deciduous, compact shrub, peeling bark and oval, lobed, leaves. Dense clusters of white flwrs along stems in June. Sunny site, moist soil.
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo' Deciduous, compact shrub, spiny purple leaves, useful for flwr arranging. Dense clusters of white flwrs along the stems, Jun. Sunny site, moistish soil.
Physocarpus opulifolius Lady in Red' Deciduous, compact shrub, spiny Red-purple leaves, brighter when young. Dense clusters of pinky-white flwrs along the stems, Jun. Sunny site, moistish soil. More campact in habit than P. 'Diablo'.
Physostegia virginiana 'Miss Manners' Upright perennial, clump forming, lance shaped leaves grow in very regular pattern along the stems, topped by many pure white flwrs, Aug-Sept. Ht. 3ft/90cms sunny spot.
Physostegia virginiana 'Variegata' Obedient plant. Herbaceous perennial, forms compact clumps of dense, leafy stems, leaves pale green with white margin, spikes of pink Flws, Aug to Sept, good for cutting. Ht 3ft/90cms.Sun/part shade, moist well drained soil.
Physostegia virginiana 'Vivid' Obedient plant Erect, compact perennial, spikes of tubular, dark lilac pink flwrs that can be placed in position, late summer-autumn, toothed, mid green leaves. Ht 12-24ins/30-60cm. Sun, moist soil.
Picea abies Norway spruce/ Christmas Tree Fast-growing, pyramidal conifer with dark green leaves. Narrow, pendulous, glossy, brown cones 10-20cm long. Much used as a Christmas tree but less useful as an ornamental. Prefers a shady position with moist soil. Ht. 26m. Sprd. 7m.
Picea abies 'Nidiformis' Colorado spruce Dwarf, dense, flat topped bush of spreading habit. Branches forming tight horizontal layers. 12-14ins in 10 yrs H & S
Picea breweriana Brewer's spruce Upright conifer with level branches and completely pendulous branchlets, to 2m long. Leaves are stout and purple-green. Bears oblong, purplish cones 6-8cm long. Thrives best in partial shade and moist soil. Ht. 13m. Sprd. 7m.
Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Conica' Spruce Slow growing, narrowly conical conifer. Fully hardy. Glaucous bright green foliage, growth rate 2-3ft/60-90cms in 10 yrs, sun, well drained soil.
Picea mariana Black spruce Densely branched, globose or broadly conical conifer with short, needle-like, silvered, dark green leaves and pendulous, ovoid, purplish cones. Requires moist soil and partial shade. Ht.5m. Sprd.5m.
Picea mariana 'Nana' Slow growing, dwrf, globular compact bush. Suitable for rock garden. Ht & S 50cm.
Picea omorika Serbian spruce Narrow, conical conifer, resembling a church spire, with dark green leaves that are white below. Branches are pendulous and arch out at tips. Violet-purple cones age to glossy brown Grows steadily in all soils. Ht. 16m. Sprd. 3m.
Picea orientalis 'Aurea' Medium-size shrub with deep green foliage, following on from bright golden yellow, young growth in early summer. Looks wonderful in spring. Ht 6-9ft/2-3m.
Picea pungens 'Prostrata' A medium-size tree with a dense, prostrate habit & blue foliage. A spreading blue spruce if any upright growth is removed. S 6ft/2m.
Picea pungens Glauca Colorado spruce/Blue Spruce Lge conical conifer with blue-green needles, becoming greener with age. Sunny well drained site, Ht 6-10ft/2-3m in 10yrs.
Pieris 'Bert Chandler' Mountain fetterbush Evergreen, bushy habit, glossy, dark green leaves, salmon-pink when young turning cream to white to green, white waxy lily-of-the valley type flwrs in clusters, early to mid-spring. Part shade, moist lime-free soil. Ht 6-8ft/180-240cm.
Pieris 'Carnival' Mountain fetterbush Compact upright evergreen shrub with glossy leaves- bright red when young then pink and finally green with a creamy white variegation. Superb Ivory white flowers in Spring, part shade, moist lime free soil. Ht. 3-4ft/90-120cms.
Pieris 'Fireball' Evergreen, upright shrub, new young leaves brilliant red, maturing dark green. Long drooping panicles of white lily-of-the valley type flwrs mid to late spring Ht. 6-8ft/180-240cms.Lime free soil essential, part-shade, sheltered position.
Pieris 'Flaming Silver' Pieris Evergreen, compact slow growing shrub, green leaves variegated creamy-white, panicles of white flwrs during spring. Partial shade and moist, lime free soil.
Pieris 'Flaming Silver' Pieris Evergreen, compact slow growing shrub, green leaves variegated creamy-white, panicles of white flowers during spring. Partial shade and moist, lime free soil.
Pieris 'Flamingo' Evergreen, upright shrub. Frost hardy. Narrowly oval, glossy green leaves, bright copper when young, panicles of lily-of-the valley type flwrs carmine rose & white, mid/late spring. Ht. 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m. Lime free soil essential, part-shade, sheltered position.
Pieris 'Flamingo' Evergreen, upright shrub. Frost hardy. Narrowly oval, glossy green leaves, bright copper when young, panicles of lily-of-the valley type flwrs carmine rose & white, mid to late spring. Ht. 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m. Lime free soil essential, part-shade, sheltered position.
Pieris 'Forest Flame' Evergreen, lge upright shrub, glossy green leaves brilliant red when young, turn pink, then cream, finally dark green. Long drooping panicles of white lily-of-the valley type flwrs mid/late spring Ht. 6-8ft/1.8-2.4m. Lime free soil essential, part-shade, sheltered position.
Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Jermyns' Evergreen, brilliant red young growths, follow many trusses of white 'lily of the valley' type flwrs, April-May. Ht 8-10 ft/240-300cm. Lime free soil, part shade.
Pieris formosa var. forrestii 'Wakehurst' Evergreen, bushy, dense shrub. Young leaves are brilliant red in early summer, becoming pink, creamy yellow and finally dark green, racemes of urn-shaped, white flwrs in spring-summer, partial shade and moist lime free soil. Ht 2.5m
Pieris havila 'Mouwsvila' Evergreen, bushy, mid green leaves variegated creamy-white/yellow, bright red young growths, small white lily of the valley type flowers, spring, part shade, moist lime free soil. Height 4-5ft/120-150cms.
Pieris japonica Evergreen, rounded, dense shrub. Slow growing, small glossy green leaves, coppery when young. Drooping clusters of waxy white lily-of-the-valley flwrs appear in spring. Ht. 6-8ft/180-240cms, shady spot, moist lime free soil.
Pieris japonica 'Christmas Cheer' Evergreen, hardy form. Narrowly oval, glossy green leaves White lily-of-the valley type flwrs, flushed pink at tips, often flwring during winter time, Ht.5-6ft/150-180cms. Lime free soil essential, part-shade, sheltered position.
Pieris japonica 'Little Heath Green' Evergreen, compact slow growing shrub. Frost hardy. Arching branches of small glossy leaves tinted red when young, white lily-of-the valley type flwrs mid to late spring. Ht 4ft/120cms. Lime free soil essential, part-shade, sheltered position.
Pieris japonica 'Little Heath' Evergreen, rounded bushy habit, green leaves variegated with creamy-white margins, clusters of white waxy lily-of-the valley type flwrs early to mid-spring. Part shade and moist lime-free soil. Ht4ft/120cm.
Pieris japonica 'Pink Delight' Fetterbush Evergreen, rounded, bushy, dense shrub. Young foliage and shoots are bronze-red, leaves becoming glossy, dark green. Produces sprays of pink flwrs in spring. Partial shade, moist lime free soil.
Pieris japonica 'Purity' Evergreen, compact slow growing shrub, low arching branches of glossy, dark green foliage bronze when young, drooping racemes of snow-white flwrs during spring. partial shade and moist, lime free soil.
Pieris japonica 'Tilford' Evergreen, hardy, compact shrub. . Narrowly oval, dark green leaves, bronze red when young. Clusters of white flwrs in early and mid spring. Ht 5-6ft/150-180cms, semi shade, and moist, lime free soil.
Pieris japonica 'Valley Valentine' Mountain fetterbush Evergreen, rounded bushy habit, glossy, dark green leaves, red young growths, drooping clusters of deep red lily-of-the valley type flwrs early to mid-spring. Part shade and moist lime-free soil. Ht5-6ft/150-180cm.
Pieris japonica 'White Pearl' Evergreen, Low spreading habit, freely borne white flwrs in upright clusters in spring, even when young. Part shade and moist lime-free soil.
Pieris japonica 'White Rim' [syn. P. 'variegata'] Evergreen, rounded, shrub. Slow growing, green leaves variegated creamy-white, flushed pink when young. Drooping clusters of racemes of pearly white flwrs, spring. Ht. 3-4ft/90-120cms, shady spot, moist lime free soil.
Pileostegia viburnoides Slow growing, evergreen, self clinging root climber, dark green leathery leaves, panicles of small, white or cream flwrs, late summer to autumn. Sun/shade, suit north walls, well drained soil.
Pinus densiflora Japanese Red Pine Med-Lge tree, reddish young bark, twisted needles in pairs. Short stalked cones, solitary or in clusters of 2/3 to 2" long. Grows to 80ft, 12ft in 10 years. Will grow in any soil but dislikes shade.
Pinus mugo Mountain Pine Very hardy sml bushy tree, dense bushy habit, short curved dk green needles. cones upto 3" long. Very lime-tolerant. UHt 15-20ft.
Pinus mugo 'Mops' Dwarf Mountain Pine Low spreading shrubby pine, mound forming, with dk green needles and sml brown cones. Good on limy soils. Full sun. Ht 3ft/1m, Sd 6ft/2m
Pinus nigra Austrian Pine Rough bark, dense head of lge branches, stiffish dark green needle leaves, young shoots yellowish-brown. Tolerant of most soils, including chalk, good on coast & exposed positions. Excellent wind break.
Pinus nigra subsp. laricio Corsican Pine CORSICAN PINE. Broadly crowned conifer, with well-spaced branches, often with several stems. Grey-green leaves. Tolerates an exposed site. Requires full sun and moist soil. Height 17m. Spread 7m.
Pinus parviflora Japanese white pine Lush green leaves slightly twisted, upright habit, conical when young and flat topped in maturity, growth average, 6-9ft/180-270 cms in 10 years. Cones solitary or in clusters 5-8cm
Pinus radiata Monterey pine Very fast-growing conifer, conical when young domed when mature. Black bark contrasts well with soft, bright green leaves. Makes and excellent windbreak. Requires full sun and moist soil. Ht. 16m. Sprd.5m.
Pinus sylvestris Scott's Pine Grey-green leaves and red bark. Grows to 80ft, 12ft in 10 years. Will grow in any soil but dislikes shade.
Pinus sylvestris 'Fastigiata' Upright conifer with erect branches forming a narrow, obelisk shape. Has flaky, red-brown bark, blue-green foliage and conical cones. Should not be planted in a windy site. Requires full sun and well drained site. Ht. 6m. Sprd. 3m.
Pinus sylvestris Aurea Group Golden Pine Slow growing, small tree with striking golden-yellow foliage in winter.
Pinus thunbergii Japanese black pine Rounded conifer, conical when young, with dark green leaves and grey brown cones 4-6 cm long. Buds are covered with a silky cobweb of white hairs. Tolerates sea spray well. Requires full sun and moist soil. Ht. 14 metres. Sprd. 7 metres.
Pittosporum 'Garnettii' Evergreen, large shrub/small tree, compact conical habit, grey-green leaves edged white, flushed pink, sm, chocolate-purple scented flwrs spring-summer. Full/part sun & well-drained soil, for milder areas & by the sea.
Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum' Tarata Evergreen, sml columnar tree. Crinkled, glossy cream variegated leaves, clusters of honey-scented, pale yellow flwrs, spring, sun & well drained soil. Sheltered site, good near sea any well drained soil. Ht 14-16 ft/4-5m
Pittosporum tenuifolium Evergreen, large shrub/small tree, compact conical habit, shiny pale-green wavy-edged leaves on black stems, small, chocolate-purple scented flwrs spring-summer. Full/part sun & well-drained soil, for milder areas & by the sea.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Abbotsbury Gold' Evergreen, large shrub/small tree, compact conical habit, new leaves green splashed gold which fade to shades of green, may bear small, greenish-purple flwrs in spring-summer. Full/part sun & well-drained soil, for milder areas & by the sea.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth' Evergreen, large shrub/small tree, compact conical habit, grey-green leaves, edged creamy-white-pink, deeper pink tinges in cold areas. May bear sm, greenish-purple flwrs in spring-summer. Full/part sun & well-drained soil, for milder areas & by the sea.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golden King' Evergreen, Dark green leaves with greenish-gold centre splash fading to shades of green, Full/part sun & well-drained soil, for milder areas & by the sea. Can be pruned to shape/size.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Green Thumb' Evergreen, rounded, dense habit, green foliage, for milder areas & by sea, Ht 3ft/90cm.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Irene Paterson' Evergreen, small rounded shrub, fresh green leaves, mottled white, new growth almost all white. Slow growth, for milder areas & by the sea.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Mountain Green' Evergreen, very compact rounded habit, shiny green wavy-edged leaves on black stems, small, chocolate-purple scented flwrs spring-summer. Full/part sun & well-drained soil, for milder areas & by the sea.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Purpureum' Evergreen, dark purple stems, purple wavy edged leaves, young growth is pale green by contrast. Full/part sun & well-drained soil, for milder areas & by the sea.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Queen' Evergreen, neat rounded shrub, silvery-grey wavy edged leaves. Slow growth, for milder areas & by the sea.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' Evergreen, lge shrub/small tree, small dainty silvery-grey foliage. Grows well by sea, prunes well. Any soil, sun/part shade.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tandara Gold' Evergreen, lge shrub/small tree, small dainty golden foliage. Grows well by sea, prunes well. Any soil, sun/part shade.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' Evergreen, rounded, dense shrub with pale green, young leaves that contrast with deep reddish-brown, older foliage, for milder areas & by sea, Ht 3ft/90cm.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Warnham Gold' Small evergreen, neat rounded shrub, young leaves of greenish-yellow, maturing to golden-yellow. Slow growth, for milder areas & by the sea.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wendle Channon' Evergreen, small shrub, neat habit, green leaves edged yellow on blackish stems, may bear small, greenish-purple flwrs in spring-summer. Full/part sun & well-drained soil, for milder areas & by the sea.
Pittosporum tobira Japanese Pittosporum Evergreen, bushy-headed, dense tree or shrub. Slow, lge oblong/oval, glossy, dark green leaves, conspicuous orange blossom fragranced star shaped, creamy-white flwrs in summer, sheltered warm site, good in dry soil.
Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum' Dwarf Japanese Pittosporum Dwarf, evergreen, bushy shrub. lge oblong/oval, glossy, dark green leaves, conspicuous orange blossom fragranced star shaped, creamy-white flwrs in summer, sheltered warm site, good in dry soil.
Pittosporum tobira 'Variegatum' Japanese Pittosporum Evergreen, bushy-headed, dense tree or shrub, slow, lge oblong/oval, glossy, dark green leaves with creamy margins, orange blossom fragranced, star shaped, creamy-white flwrs, in summer, warm sheltered site, good in dry soils.
Pleioblastus 'Dwarf' Dwarf bamboo Evergreen, hardy dwarf species with far reaching rhizomes forming carpets of slender stems with fine narrow fresh green leaves, Ht 1ft/30cms. Sun/part shade
Pleioblastus auricomus Anceps bamboo Evergreen, spreading bamboo, slender stems of gold & green striped leaves. Ht. 4ft/120cm. Sun/light shade, well drained soil.
Pleioblastus pygmaeus var. distichus Hardy dwrf species, far reaching rhizomes to form carpets of slender stems, up to 13cms long, 2cms wide, good for clump ground cover, Ht. 3ft/90cms.
Pleioblastus variegatus Dwarf white stripe bamboo Dwf, evergreen, slow-spreading bamboo, narrow slightly downy, green, white striped leaves. Stems branch near the base. Ht 4ft/120cms, sun, well drained soil.
Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Czar' 1/2 Standard 1/2 standard. Tasty plum, dark purple fruit, smaller than some, good cropping. Harvest early Aug. Self fertile, late flowerer.
Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Czar' Bush Bush. Tasty plum, dark purple fruit, smaller than some, good cropping. Harvest early Aug. Self fertile, late flowerer.
Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Marjorie's Seedling' Bush Pixy Bush, Pixy Rootstock. Tasty dessert/cooking plum, Large reddish-purple fruit of good quality, good cropping. Harvest in late Sept. Self fertile, late flowerer.
Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Marjorie's Seedling' 1/2 Standard 1/2 Standard Tasty dessert/cooking plum, Large reddish-purple fruit of good quality, good cropping. Harvest in late Sept. Self fertile, late flowerer.
Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Marjorie's Seedling' Bush Bush, Rootstock. Tasty dessert/cooking plum, Large reddish-purple fruit of good quality, good cropping. Harvest in late Sept. Self fertile, late flowerer.
Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Opal' 1/2 Standard 1/2 STANDARD. Medium sized, reddish-purple fruits with superb flavour. One of the most reliable garden plums, cropping in late July. Self fertile, mid season flowering.
Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Opal' Bush Medium sized, reddish-purple fruits with superb flavour. One of the most reliable garden plums, cropping in late July. Self fertile, mid season flowering.
Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Victoria' 1/2 Standard 1/2 STANDARD. Dessert/cooking. Oval, bright red to purple fruit, late Aug/ early Sept. Can be disease prone but qives good yeilds and quality. Self fertile, mid season flowering
Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Victoria' Bush Bush. Dessert/cooking. Oval, bright red to purple fruit, late Aug/ early Sept. Can be disease prone but gives good yeilds and quality. Self fertile, mid season flowering
Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Victoria' Bush Pixy Bush Pixy root stock. 1-2yr old. Dessert/cooking. Oval, bright red to purple fruit, late Aug/ early Sept. Can be disease prone but gives good yeilds and quality. Self fertile, mid season flowering
Polemonium 'Bressingham Purple' Jacob's ladder Clump forming perennial. Clusters of cup shaped violet-blue flwrs with orange-yellow stamens late spring/ summer above finely divided burnished purple foliage. Ht 18ins-24ins45-60cm. Sun, moist well drained soil.
Polemonium caeruleum 'Brise d'Anjou' Jacob's ladder Clump forming perennial. Finely divided leaves with striking yellow edge. Clusters of cup shaped, violet blue flwrs, May-Jul. . Ht 30"/75cm. Sun, well drained soil.
Polemonium caeruleum 'Stairway to Heaven' Jacob's ladder Clump forming perennial. Green pinnate foliage variegated with irregular cream margins. Clusters of cup shaped, lavender blue flwrs with orange-yellow stamens open in summer. Ht 18ins-24ins45-60cm. Sun, well drained soil.
Polemonium reptans 'Pink Dawn ' Herbaceous perennial forms dense clumps of deeply- divided leaves. Taller stems bear masses of pinkish-mauve Flws May to July. Ht 18"/45cms. Sunny spot, well drained soil.
Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegatum' Solomon's seal Arching, leafy perennial, roundish variegated green leaves edged with gold, small, pendent, tubular, fragrant greenish-white flwrs, late spring, full shade, well drained soil.
Polygonatum humile 'Variegatum' Solomon's Seal Slowly spreading perennial, arching stems with alternate leaves, variegated creamy white, drooping ivory-white flwrs from leaf axils, May-Jun. Ht. 18ins/45cms. Sun/part shade, moist soil.
Polygonatum multiflorum Solomon's Seal Slowly spreading perennial, arching stems with alternate leaves, drooping ivory-white flwrs from leaf axils, May-Jun. Ht. 18ins/45cms. Sun/part shade, moist soil.
Polygonatum multiflorum 'Variegatum' Solomon's Seal Slowly spreading perennial, arching stems with alternate leaves, mid green with white stripes, drooping ivory-white flwrs from leaf axils, May-Jun. Ht. 18ins/45cms. Sun/part shade, moist soil.
Polypodium vulgare Common polypody Evergreen fern with narrow lance shaped divided, herringbone-like mid green fronds, arising from creeping rhizomes covered with copper-brown scales. Suits a rock garden. Ht & Sprd 10-12ins/25-30cm. Partial shade, moist soil.
Polypodium x mantoniae cornubiense Common polypody Evergreen fern with narrow lance shaped divided, herringbone-like mid green fronds, often giving rise to double or tripinnate pattern of growth, arising from creeping rhizomes covered with copper-brown scales. Suits a rock garden. Ht & Sprd 10-12ins/25-30cm. Partial shade, moist soil.
Polystichum braunii Shield fern Braun's Holly fern/Prickly shield fern. Semi-evergreen fern, new fronds yellow-brown, maturing green. Leaflets edges are toothed & have bristly tips. Semi-shade, moist organic rich soil.
Polystichum polyblepharum Erect binate fronds, very glossy upper sides, with very fine hairs, hairy stems, shady, moist lime free soil. Ht. to 3ft/90cms
Polystichum setiferum Evergreen fern, clumps of green fronds, brown scaly stems, young fernlets appear along frond mid ribs. Ht. 3ft/90cms
Polystichum setiferum Plumosum Evergreen, soft feathery green fronds, forming dense clumps, Ht. 3ft/90cms. Shade/part sun, moist well draining soil.
Populus alba White poplar, Abele Very fast growing, deciduous, Lge, suckering tree, white-woolly undersides to leaves. Good in exposed situations, by the sea and on chalk. Ht 30m. Sprd.5m, sun, moist soil.
Populus nigra Black poplar Very fast growing, deciduous heavy-branched tree, with burred trunk and glabrous twigs, diamond shaped, bright green leaves. Ht 30m. sun, moist soil.
Populus nigra 'Italica' Lombardy poplar Very fast growing, deciduous, narrowly columnar tree with erect branches, diamond shaped, bright green leaves, and red catkins in mid spring. Ht 30m. Sprd.5m, sun, moist soil.
Populus x candicans 'Aurora' Poplar Fast growing, upright deciduous tree, young growth is heavily but irregularly blotched with creamy pinky-white. Maturing to dark green, Ht 15m plus. Sun, well drained soil, hard prune to encourage colourful growths.
Potentilla 'Esta Ann' Cinquefoil Cinquefoil. Perennial, strawberry-like leaves, bright yellow flwrs with red centre, on floppy stems all summer Ht 18ins/45cms. Well-drained fertile soil, sun.
Potentilla 'Gibson's Scarlet' Cinquefoil Perennial, strawberry-like leaves, deep scarlet flwrs on floppy stems all summer Ht 18ins/45cms. Well-drained fertile soil, sun.
Potentilla 'Mandshurica' Dwrf, deciduous greyish foliage, masses of white flwrs, Jun-Sept. Sun, any soil. Prune March.
Potentilla 'Monsieur Rouillard' Herbaceous perennial forms into clumps of strawberry- like, grey-green foliage. It produces deep mahogany- coloured, spreading Flws from June to Aug. Ht 1.5ft/45cms.
Potentilla 'William Rollison' Cinquefoil Perennial, strawberry-like leaves, almost double orange-flame flwrs, all summer Ht 18ins/45cms. Well-drained fertile soil, sun.
Potentilla 'William Rollison' Cinquefoil Perennial, semi-double, deep orange flwrs with yellow reverse throughout summer. Ht 1-2ft/30-60cms, well-drained soil, full sun.
Potentilla 'Yellow Queen' Clump forming perennial, strawberry like, silvery green leaves bright yellow flwrs in mid summer. Ht 18ins/45cm. Full sun, rich well drained soil.
Potentilla alchemilloides Ground covering perennial, small silvery-green foliage, small white flwrs April. Part sun/light shade, moist well drained soil.
Potentilla atrosanguinea Cinquefoil Perennial, silverygreen strawberry-like leaves, dark red flwrs on floppy stems all summer Ht 20ins/50cms. Well-drained fertile soil, sun.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood Silver' Dwrf spreading shrub, deciduous foliage variegated silver, whites flwrs May-Sept. Sun/part shade, any well drained soil. Ht 1m. Prune March.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Chelsea Star' Shrubby cinquefoil Dwrf, deciduous, small mid green leaves, pale yellow star effect flwrs, May-Oct. Ht. 2ft/60cms, prune March, sun, any soil.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Daydawn' Deciduous, bushy rather arching shrub, peachy-pink flwrs fading to cream, appear among divided, mid green leaves, early summer to mid autumn, sun any well drained soil. Ht. 3ft/90cmsprune in March.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Drop' Shrubby cinquefoil Vigorous, deciduous fresh green dissected foliage, bright yellow flwrs from Jun-Sept Ht. to 4ft/120cms. Any well drained soil, sun/partial shade. prune March.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger' Shrubby cinquefoil Deciduous, lge deep yellow flwrs, Jun-Sept. Ht. 4ft/120cms, sun, any well drained soil, prune March.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Hopleys Orange' Cinquefoil Deciduous, orange flwrs all summer, Ht. 30ins/75cms. Requires well-drained soil. Best sun/semi-shade.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Katherine Dykes' Deciduous shrub, bearing creamy-yellow flwrs in May to Sept. Ht. to 5ft. Requires and well drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Longacre Variety' Shrubby cinquefoil Deciduous, low mat forming growth, sulphur yellow flwrs, Jun-Sept. Sun, any soil, prune March.
Potentilla fruticosa 'MacPenny's Cream' Shrubby cinquefoil Sm deciduous, masses of cream coloured flwrs, Jun-Sept. Ht. 1ft/30cms, sun, any soil, prune March.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Seedling' Shrubby cinquefoil Deciduous small shrub, masses of pink flwrs from Jun-late autumn, Ht. 3-4ft/90-120cms, sun/part shade, any drained soil, best if hard pruned in March.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Primrose Beauty' Shrubby cinquefoil Small deciduousshrub, masses of primrose yellow flwrs, Jul-Oct. Ht. 3-4ft/90-120cms, sun, any soil, prune March.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Red Ace' Deciduous, low growing spreading shrub. Bright orange-red flwrs, fade quickly in full sun, Jun-Oct. Ht 1ft/30cms Partial shade, any well drained soil. Prune March
Potentilla fruticosa 'Sunset' Deciduous shrub, orange-yellow flwrs, Jun-Oct, partial shade any well drained soil. Ht 2ft/60cms, prune March.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Tangerine' Shrubby cinquefoil Deciduous, coppery yellow flwrs May to Sept. Ht. to 2ft/60cms, well drained soil, partial shade. Prune March.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Tom Conway' Shrubby cinquefoil Spreading, low growing deciduous shrub, apricot flwrs May-Oct, Ht. 2ft/60cms, part shade/sun, any well drained soil, prune March.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Whirligig' Shrubby cinquefoil Deciduous. Bright yellow flwrs with unusual spoon shaped petals, Jun-Oct. Ht 24ins/60cms. Prune in March.
Potentilla nepalensis Clump forming perennial. foliage resembles strawberry leaf, longer stems produce flwrs shades of orange-red, summer. ht 12-24"/30-60cms. Sun, well drained soil.
Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Willmott' Cinquefoil Perennial, bright red flwrs all summer long. Ht 12-24ins/15-30cms. Well-drained soil, full sun.
Potentilla recta Herbaceous perennial, clump forming, deeply lobed leaves on open branching stems, yellow Flws June to Sept. Ht 18ins/45cms. Sunny spot, moist well drained soil.
Primula 'Francisca' Green flwrs with yellow eye on polyanthus style stem, moist soil, sun/light shade. Ht6"/15cm
Primula 'Lady Greer' Dark green puckered leaves, pale yellow flwrs, Mar-May, Ht. 4ins/10cms, moist soil, sun/light shade.
Primula denticulata Drumstick Primrose Drumstick flwrheads, Mar-May. Ht. 12ins/30cms humus rich moist soil, sun/partial shade
Primula denticulata blue Herbaceous perennial is suitable for rock gardens or pool-side borders. With pale green, slightly-pointed leaves, it produces numerous, deep blue- mauve Flws in dense globular heads from March to May. Ht 1ft/30cms.
Primula denticulata var. alba Drumstick Primrose White drumstick flwrheads, Mar-May. Ht. 12ins/30cms humus rich moist soil, sun/partial shade
Primula elatior oxlip Oxlip. Clump forming perennial, green rounded leaves, taller stems of dainty tubular primrose yellow flwrs, May-Jun. moist but well drained soil, sun/part shade, Ht. 6-12"/15-30cm.
Primula florindae Giant Yellow Cowslip Tall stems carry a loose head of yellow/orange or red pendent fragrant flwrs. Ht. 12ins Sp. 12ins March-May. Constant moist soil ideal for a poorly drained site.
Primula grandiflora Rosea Herbaceous perennial forms a rosette of pale green leaves, from which rise flwr stems each bearing several deep pink primrose type flwrs. April - June. Ht 6ins /15cms.
Primula japonica Primrose Vigorous, large leaves, tall flwr stems with successive whorls of flwrs, shades of pink, May-Jul. Ht. 30ins/75cms, moist soil. Semi shade.
Primula japonica hybrids Primrose Vigorous, large leaves, tall flwr stems with successive whorls of flwrs, vary in colour from pink to white, May-Jul. Ht. 30ins/75cms, moist soil. semi shade.
Primula rosea 'Grandiflora' Bright, rosy-purple Flws appear before the leaves, March - May moist/boggy soil. Ht 1ft/30cms.
Primula sikkimensis Clump forming perennial, clusters of pale yellow sweetly scented flwrs, May-Jun, Ht.1ft/30cms, moist soil, sun/light shade. spreads by seed.
Primula veris cowslip Clump forming perennial, green rounded leaves, taller stems of drooping cowslip flwrs, in yellow, red or crimson, May-Jun. moist but well drained soil, sun/part shade, Ht. 1ft/30cms.
Primula vulgaris 'Sibthorpii' Primrose Clump forming perennial, pale lilac primrose flwrs appear amongst the sm. green leaves, early spring, moist but well drained soil, sun/part shade, Ht. 4-6"/10-12cm
Prostanthera cuneata Small evergreen, bushy, rounded shrub, small , oval, thick-textured leaves, showy white flwrs appear along the stems, spring-summer, very sheltered sunny spot, well drained soil. Ht 2ft/60cm.
Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata' Evergreen, bushy, rounded shrub, tiny, aromatic, oval, Cream variegata leaves. Masses of cup shaped lavender-blue flwrs in short racemes in summer, sheltered sunny spot, well drained soil. Protect from frosts. Ht 5ft/150cm.
Prunella grandiflora 'Alba' Forming a dense carpet of foliage, herbaceous perennial can be rather invasive, upright spikes of white flws, June - Aug. Ht 8"/20cms.
Prunella grandiflora 'Loveliness' Forming a dense carpet of foliage, can be rather invasive, upright spikes of light blue flws, June - Aug. Ht 8"/20cms.
Prunus 'Accolade' Flowering Ornamental Cherry Deciduous, spreading tree, clusters of deep pink buds opening to semi-double, pale pink flwrs in early spring. Toothed, mid-green leaves turn orange-red in autumn. Sun, well drained soil.
Prunus 'Amanogawa' Flowering Ornamental Cherry Deciduous, upright columnar tree, semi-double, pale pink flwrs, late spring, dark green leaves turn orange/red in autumn. Ht. 15-20ft/5-7m, sun, well drained soil.
Prunus 'Kanzan' Ornamental Flowering Cherry Popular flwring cherry, dble pink flwrs, April, before foliage. Grows to 20ft, well drained soil in a sunny position.
Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' Cheals weeping cherry Deciduous, clusters of pink flwrs in April, on almost bare stems, appear, well drained soil in a sunny location. Weeping habit, spreading to form flattish topped shape.
Prunus 'Mount Fuji' Cherry Deciduous, spreading tree with slightly arching branches. , Large, fragrant, single or semi-double, pure white flwrs appear in mid-spring. Foliage turns orange-red in the autumn. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 6m Sprd. 8m.
Prunus 'Okame' Ornamental Flowering Cherry Deciduous tree, Masses of small, deep shell pink flwrs in mid March. Good autumn colours.
Prunus 'Shirofugen' Cherry Deciduous, spreading tree with bronze-red leaves turning orange-red in autumn. Pale pink buds open to fragrant, double, white blooms that turn pink before they fade in late spring. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 8m Sprd. 10m.
Prunus 'Shirotae' Mount Fuji Cherry Deciduous, small spreading slightly pendulous branches, clusters of fragrant white semi dbl./single. cup shaped flwrs appear with soft green foliage, spring.
Prunus 'Snow Showers' Flowering Cherry Deciduous, weeping tree. Branches covered in white blossom in March-April, neat compact habit, can be pruned hard after flwring. Green leaves turning yellow in autumn.
Prunus 'Spire' Cherry Deciduous, vase shaped tree, conical when young. Soft pink flwrs, early to mid-spring. Dark green leaves, bronze when young, turn brilliant orange red in autumn. Sun, well drained soil.
Prunus 'Taihaku' Great white cherry Deciduous, spreading tree. Clusters of very large, single, pure white flwrs, April, with bronze-red, young leaves that mature to green, develop yellow/brown tones in autumn. Sun well drained soil. Ht 24ft/8m.
Prunus 'Trailblazer' Small open, spreading tree. Red-purple ypung leaves, maturing bronze-green above. White flowers in abunbance, late spring, followed by edible red fruits. Any ordinary soil conditions, best in sunny spot, not early morning sun.
Prunus 'Ukon' Cherry Vigorous, deciduous, spreading tree. Semi-double, pale greenish white flwrs open from pink buds, April amid pale bronze, young foliage maturing dark green, producing rusty-red/purplish autumn colour, sun, well drained soil. Ht24ft/8m. Sprd. 10m.
Prunus avium 'Plena' Wild cherry Deciduous, spreading tree, sprays of dbl. white flwrs in the spring, deep red fruits in autumn, dark green leaves turn red & yellow in the autumn. Sun, well drained soil.
Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' Flowering Cherry Deciduous, lge shrub/sml tree, deep purple leaves, plum red when young. Masses of sm. pink flwrs, on almost bare stems, early-mid-spring. Sun, well drained soil. Ht. 27ft/9m. Spread 8m.
Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' Flowering Cherry Plum Deciduous, tree, deep purple leaves, plum red when young. Masses of sm. pink flwrs, on almost bare stems, early-mid-spring. Sun, well drained soil. Ht. 27ft/9m. Spread 8m.
Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii' Bears red leaves which turn almost black. Ideal for hedges. Requires and well drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Prunus glandulosa 'Alba Plena' Chinese Bush Cherry Deciduous, open shrub, with narrowly oval, mid green leaves, bearing racemes of double, white flwrs in late spring. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 1.5m. Sprd. 1.5m.
Prunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai' Fuji Cherry Deciduous, small bushy shrub, pale pink/white flwrs appear in early spring. Sharply toothed, dark green leaves are reddish when young, orange-red in autumn. Irregularly angled branches. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 7m. Sprd. 6m. Can be pruned after flwring.
Prunus incisa 'Mikinori' Fuji Cherry Deciduous, small bushy shrub, pale pink/white dbl flwrs appear in early spring. Sharply toothed, dark green leaves are reddish when young, orange-red in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 6ft/2m. Can be pruned after flwring. Good for patio planter.
Prunus incisa 'Oshidori' Fuji Cherry Deciduous, small bushy shrub on mini standard stem. pale pink/white dbl flwrs appear in early spring. Sharply toothed, dark green leaves are reddish when young, orange-red in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Pruned after flwring. Good for patio planter.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Camelliifolia' HARMFUL IF EATEN. Evergreen shrub, with dk green twisted and curled leaves. Full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 2-3m. Sprd. 2.5m.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' Evergreen, very dense shrub, narrow, glossy, dark green leaves, spikes of white flwrs in late spring, followed by cherry-like, red then black fruits, sun and well drained soil. Ht. to 1m.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia' Common Laurel HARMFUL IF EATEN. Evergreen lge shrub, with dk green leaves ideal for hedging.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Zabeliana' HARMFUL IF EATEN. Evergreen, wide-spreading, shrub. Leaves are very narrow and glossy, dark green. White flwr spikes late spring, followed by cherry like, red, then black fruits. Full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 1m. Sprd. 2.5m.
Prunus lusitanica Portugal laurel Lge evergreen shrub. Leaves ovate, dark green with reddish petioles. Flowers small white, hawthorn-scented, carried in long slender racemes, in June. A splendid hedging plant, happy even on shallow chalk-soils.
Prunus lusitanica 'Variegata' Portugal laurel Slow-growing, evergreen, bushy shrub, oval, glossy, dark green, white-edged leaves on reddish stems. Purple fruits follow fragrant, shallowly cup-shaped, creamy-white flwrs in summer. Sun/part shade, well drained soil.
Prunus mume 'Beni-shidori' Cherry Deciduous, spreading shrub, with fragrant, single, carmine flwrs in early spring before pointed, dark green leaves appear. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 2.5m. Sprd. 2.5m.
Prunus padus Bird cherry Deciduous, spreading tree conical when young. fragrant, white flwrs, late spring, followed by small, black fruits in late summer. Dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn, sun & well drained soil.
Prunus padus 'Colorata' Purple Leaved Bird cherry Deciduous, spreading tree conical when young. Coppery-purple young foliage turning to green, with purple veining, in summer. Racemes of fragrant, pale pink flwrs, late spring, followed by small, black fruits in late summer. Dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn, sun & well drained soil. Ht 30ft/ 10m
Prunus padus 'Waltereri Bird cherry Deciduous, spreading tree conical when young. fragrant, white flwrs, late spring, in conspicuous racemes upto 20cm long, followed by small, black fruits in late summer. Dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn, sun & well drained soil.
Prunus sargentii Ornamental Flowering Cherry Deciduous, round headed spreading tree, dark green leaves, red when young, turning brilliant orange-red in early autumn. Clusters of single. pink flwrs, April-May, sun, well drained soil. Ht 30ft/10m. Sprd. 15m.
Prunus serrula Mahogany Stemmed Cherry Small, but vigorous tree with very shiny red-brown, mahogany-like bark. Narrow willow-like leaves, Sml. white flwrs with the foliage late Apil. Ht 20ft, Any reasonable soil.
Prunus serrulata 'Royal Burgundy' Ornamental Flowering Cherry Deciduous, spreading tree, clusters of dbl rose-pink flwrs in spring. Glossy deep purple young foliage turning bronze in autumn. Sun, well drained soil.
Prunus spinosa Blackthorn Bears white flwrs during March. Requires any well drained soil in a sunny location. Available bare root from November to February and in 2lt pots.
Prunus virginiana 'Schubert' Deciduous, forming round-headed tree, foliage green at first, maturing purplish-brown. Dense clusters of white flwrs, sun, well drained soil. Ht to 30ft/10m.
Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' Ornamental Spring Cherry Delightful small blush pink flwrs, intermittently Nov-Mar. . Deciduous, Ht to 20ft/6-7m. Any reasonably fertile soil in a sunny location.
Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis' Ornamental Flowering Cherry Delightful small white flwrs, opening from pink buds, intermittently, Nov-Mar. Mid-green leaves, deciduous, giving good autumn colour, Ht to 20ft. Any reasonably fertile soil in a sunny location.
Prunus x subhirtella 'Fukubana' Ornamental Spring Cherry Deciduous, small spreading tree, semi-dbl. rose pink flwrs, March/April, any reasonably fertile soil in a sunny location.
Prunus x subhirtella 'Pendula Rubra' Ornamental Spring Cherry Weeping form of winter flwring cherry with pink flwrs, Nov.-Mar. reasonably fertile soil in a sunny location.
Prunus x yedonensis 'Shidare-yoshino' Weeping Yoshino Cheery Small deciduous weeping tree, often weeping to the ground. Pale pink flwrs in late spring.
Pseudosasa japonica Arrow bamboo, Metake Evergreen, clump-forming bamboo, stout canes & broad leaves, useful wind break & screen, Ht 12ft/360cms Sprd. indefinite. Sun well drained soil.
Pseudowintera colorata Small-medium shrub, oval leathery leaves, pale yellow-green flushed pink, edged & blotched dark crimson-purple. Mild location, shade, lime free soil.
Ptelea trifoliata Hop Tree Low, spreading tree/lge shrub with corymbs of small yellowish flwrs in June, very fragrant, followed by dense clusters of persistent, winged fruits resmbling those of elms, with trifoliate leaves. Any fertile soil.
Ptelea trifoliata 'Aurea' Golden Hop Tree Low, spreading deciduous tree/lge shrub, soft yellow leaves, corymbs of small yellowish very fragrant flwrs in June, followed by dense clusters of persistent, winged fruits resmbling those of elms. Any fertile soil.
Pterostyrax hispida Epaulette tree Lge shrub/small tree, deciduous, lge ovate leaves, long drooping panicles of fragrant white flwrs, Jun/Jul. followed by spindle shaped fruits. Requires good deep soil, tolerates chalk if deep soil.
Pulsatilla vulgaris Pasque flower. Feathery foliage, nodding cup shaped flwrs, purplish with yellow centre, spring. sunny spot, ideal for rock gardens. ht 6-9"/15-23cm
Pyracantha 'Golden Charmer' firethorn Vigorous, evergreen, bushy habit, good for hedging white hawthorn-like flwrs, June, golden/yellow berries in autumn. Any aspect, any reasonable soil.
Pyracantha 'Harlequin' firethorn Evergreen variegated foliage with creamy-yellow margins, white hawthorn-like flwrs, June, ORANGE berries in autumn.
Pyracantha 'Mohave Silver' firethorn Vigorous, variegated evergreen, small white hawthorn-like flwrs, June, ORANGE-RED berries in autumn, any soil, any aspect.
Pyracantha 'Mohave' Firethorn Vigorous, evergreen, small white hawthorn-like flwrs, June, ORANGE/RED berries in autumn, any soil, any aspect. Very hardy, good wind tolerance.
Pyracantha 'Saphyr Jaune' Firethorn Vigorous, evergreen, bushy habit, good for hedging white hawthorn-like flwrs in June, YELLOW berries in autumn. Any aspect, any reasonable soil. Disease resistant.
Pyracantha 'Saphyr Orange' Firethorn Vigorous, evergreen, bushy habit, good for hedging white hawthorn-like flwrs in June, ORANGE berries in autumn. Any aspect, any reasonable soil. Disease resistant.
Pyracantha 'Saphyr Rouge' Firethorn Vigorous, evergreen, bushy habit, good for hedging white hawthorn-like flwrs in June, Crimson-Red berries in autumn, maturing to orange-red. Any aspect, any reasonable soil. Disease resistant
Pyracantha 'Shawnee' Firethorn Medium size dense evergreen, white hawthorn-like flwrs, June, followed by an abundance of YELLOW-ORANGE berries, any soil, any aspect.
Pyracantha 'Sparkler' firethorn Small, evergreen, foliage variegated with creamy-white margins, white hawthorn-like flwrs, June, red berries in autumn.
Pyracantha 'Teton' Firethorn Small, evergreen, bushy, pyramidal habit, white hawthorn-like flwrs, June, YELLOW/ORANGE berries in autumn.
Pyracantha coccinea 'Lalandei' firethorn Large, evergreen, white hawthorn-like flwrs, June, RED berries in Autumn. Ht to 12ft. Any reasonable soil, most aspects.
Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column' Firethorn Upright, evergreen, white hawthorn-like flwrs, May, large BLOOD RED berries in autumn. Any aspect & reasonable soil. Can be pruned.
Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' Deciduous, forming dense mound-shaped tree, white edelweiss-like flwrs, mid-spring, as the narrow, grey leaves emerge, sun, well drained soil. Ht 15-20ft/5-8 metres. Sprd. 6 metres. Can be pruned.