BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Abelia engleriana
Chinese Abelia

A native of Szechuan province in China, Abelia engleriana is a lovely semi-evergreen shrub with lightly scented, pale purple-pink, bell-shaped flowers with a golden-orange throat in mid summer
£9.50

Abelia x grandiflora
Abelia

A beautiful, medium sized, semi-evergreen shrub with arching branches and lightly scented, white flowers, lightly tinged with pink throughout late summer
£9.50

Abelia mosanensis
Fragrant Abelia

Available Autumn / Winter 2012 - A beautiful and unusual plant, Abelia mosanensis was first discovered in Korea has pretty flowers and is noted for its hardiness
£22.50

Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'
Japanese Maple

A dainty maple with eye-catching spring foliage, Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' has fine, light green leaves edged with attractive pink and white variegation
£22.95

Acer palmatum 'Deshojo'
Japanese Maple

In spring the young leaves of this classic maple cultivar emerge a vivid rich-red in colour
£32.00

Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba-shidare'
Japanese Maple

This elegant, small, mound forming maple has deeply cut, burgundy coloured leaves which turn scarlet and crimson in autumn
£22.95

Acer palmatum 'Katsura'
Japanese Maple

One of the best maples for foliage colour in spring, Acer palmatum 'Katsura' has five lobed leaves which emerge golden-yellow, with an orange edge in spring
£22.95

Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy'
Japanese Maple

A mound-shaped maple, Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy' has delicate, seven-lobed, reddish-purple leaves which turn red/scarlet in autumn
£25.00

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
Japanese Maple

A charming maple, Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' has an upright habit, the branches covered with congested "clouds" of small, dark green leaves
£25.00

Acradenia frankliniae
Wirewood or Whitey wood

An evergreen plant native to parts of Tasmania, Acradenia frankliniae has attractive, glossy dark green, slightly serrated leaves and handsome flowers
£12.50

Aesculus pavia 'Koehnei'
Buckeye

Available Winter 2012 - Charming, rare and very slow growing cultivar which is covered with upright panicles of rose-pink flowers in early summer
£25.00

Aronia x prunifolia
Chokeberry

A deciduous shrub, Aronia x prunifolia has interesting purple-black fruit in late summer and dark green leaves which turn colourful shades of orange and red before falling in autumn
£9.50

Aucuba japonica 'February Star'
Variegated Aucuba

A handsome evergreen shrub, Aucuba japonica 'February Star' has glossy dark green leaves covered with spots of creamy-yellow variegation and an impressive display of red berries in February
£12.50

Azara patagoniensis
Azara

SPECIAL OFFER -  A rare species of Azara which is native to Patagonia, this evergreen plant has dark, glossy green leaves with a toothed edge
£9.50

Berberis gagnepainii
Barberry

A desirable species, Berberis gagnepainii is an evergreen shrub with ornamental, lanceolate (lance-shaped), dark green leaves
£12.50

Buddleja salviifolia
Evergreen Butterfly Bush

An unusual evergreen butterfly bush native to South Africa, Buddleja salviifolia has masses of fragrant, white or pale-lilac flowers in summer
£12.50

Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima'
Variegated Box

A distinctive selection of box which has ornamental, creamy-white, variegated leaves
£6.95

Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion'
Beauty Berry

A popular shrub which is native to China, Callicarpa bodinieri var giraldii 'Profusion' has clusters of pink flowers in midsummer, followed by masses of metallic-purple berries in autumn
£12.50

Calycanthus floridus
Carolina Allspice

Available Summer 2012 - A lovely deciduous plant, Calycanthus floridus has masses of wonderful, maroon coloured flowers which have a fragrance similar to ripe apples
£12.50

Camellia x williamsii 'Donation'
Camellia

Superb and deservedly popular evergreen shrub with a long lasting display of large, semi-double, pink flowers in spring which stand out well against glossy, dark green leaves
£12.50

Cephalanthus occidentalis
Button Bush

Available Summer / Autumn 2012 - Beautiful deciduous shrub with tasteful flowers which can be found growing in the wild on lowland sites and next to streams in parts of Eastern North America
£9.50

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Apple Blossom'
Flowering Quince

An ornamental plant native to eastern Asia, Chaenomeles speciosa 'Apple Blossom' has lush, dark green leaves and in late winter or early spring, masses of lovely white flowers with a pink flush
£9.50

Chaenomeles superba 'Jet Trail'
Flowering Quince

A popular and compact garden shrub with a very pretty display of pure white flowers in March and April
£9.50

Chaenomeles x 'Toyo-Nishiki'
Flowering Quince

An exciting and unusual Japanese shrub, Chaenomeles x 'Toyo-Nishiki' has both lovely white andpale pink flowers in spring all on the same plant
£12.50

Chimonanthus praecox
Wintersweet

A popular semi-evergreen plant native to the woods and hills of China, Chimonanthus praecox has fantastic, sweetly scented, creamy-yellow flowers in winter on mature plants
£12.95

Clerodendrum bungei
Mexican Hydrangea or Rose Glory Bower

Available Summer / Autumn 2012 - A native to China, this lovely late-flowering plant is still somewhat unusual here in England
£15.00

Clethra alnifolia 'Anne Bidwell'
Sweet Pepper Bush

A superb cultivar introduced from North America, Clethra alnifolia 'Anne Bidwell' is clothed in racemes of beautiful, fragrant white flowers in mid to late summer which are very popular with butterflies and bees
£12.50

Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
Sweet Pepper Bush

Unusual but ornamental Clethra which has upright, 6 - 10 cm long racemes of fragrant pink flowers in mid summer
£12.50

Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'
Sweet Pepper Bush

SPECIAL OFFER - A compact new selection, Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' is covered with masses of long-lasting white flower spikes (up to 15 cm long each) in late summer
£9.95

Cornus kousa 'Snowboy'
Flowering Dogwood

Available Summer 2012 - A rare and slow growing selection, Cornus kousa 'Snowboy' has lovely white-edged, grey-green leaves which give a superb display of variegated foliage
£32.50

Cornus kousa 'White Dusted'
Flowering Dogwood

An attractive and slow growing plant, Cornus kousa 'White Dusted' has dark green leaves which are flecked with a delicate cream and white variegation
£32.50

Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange'
Orange-stemmed Dogwood

A new introduction, Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' has glistening orange-red bark in winter and apricot autumn colours
£15.00

Corylus avellana 'Cosford Cob'
Nutting Hazel

Introduced in 1816, Corylus 'Cosford Cob' is a vigorous, upright hazel which produces heavy, mid season crops of large and thin shelled nuts
£17.50

Corylus avellana 'Garibaldi'
Nutting Hazel

An old variety, Corylus avellana ' Garibaldi' has attractive catkins, large leaves and is famous for good crops of long, thin shelled nuts
£17.50

Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic'
Contorted Purple-leaved Hazel

Available Autumn / Winter 2012 - A handsome new introduction to the United Kingdom, Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' is a contorted hazel with beautiful, deep purple leaves in spring and summer
£22.50

Corylus avellana 'Webb's Prize Cobb'
Nutting Hazel

Corylus 'Webb's Prize Cobb' is a reliable, English cultivar, producing large clusters of tasty, pale brown nuts
£17.50

Cotinus coggygria 'Flame'
Smoke bush

A large deciduous shrub, Cotinus coggygria 'Flame' has dark green leaves which turn stunning shades of bright orange, red and yellow in autumn before falling
£12.50

Cotoneaster sherriffii 'Highlight'
Cotoneaster

Native to parts of Tibet, Cotoneaster sherriffii 'Highlight' is grown for its masses of salmon-pink berries in late summer and autumn
£8.50

Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta'
Dwarf Hawthorn

SPECIAL OFFER - A rare, dwarf, slow growing and upright selection of Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta' has masses of fine, white flowers in spring and clusters of red berries in the autumn
£25.00

Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'
Winter flowering Daphne

Hopefully available Winter 2012 / 2013 -In the wild this beautiful evergreen plant with scented flowers grows in the Eastern Himalayas from East Nepal to Bhutan
£22.50

Desfontainia spinosa
Chapico

A fascinating and unusual plant with colourful flowers which can be found growing in the wild in the South American Andes, from Colombia to southern Chile
£15.00

Deutzia setchuenensis var. corymbiflora
Chinese Snow Flower

Available Summer / Autumn 2012 - Charming and slow growing species, Deutzia setchuenensis var corymbiflora has clusters of long lasting, star-like white flowers in summer
£9.50

Drimys lanceolata 'Suzette'
Variegated Mountain Pepper

Available late Summer/ Autumn 2012 - This fascinating cultivar is named after one of the owners of Bluebell Nursery, Suzette Vernon and has aromatic, cream variegated leaves and dark, purple-red stems
£12.50

Elaeagnus commutata 'Quicksilver'
Silver Berry or Wolf Willow

A deciduous shrub native to the USA and Canada, Elaeagnus commutata 'Quicksilver' is a spectacular foliage plant with silver leaves and fragrant, creamy flowers in May
£12.50

Euonymus alatus
Winged Spindle or Burning Bush

A beautiful shrub known for its superb red autumn colour, Euonymus alatus is a slow growing and also has distinctive broad, corky 'wings' on its branchlets
£12.50

Euonymus alatus 'Timber Creek (Chicago Fire)'
Winged Spindle or Burning Bush

An unusual American cultivar, Euonymus alatus 'Timber Creek' has dark green leaves  which turn particularly vivid shades of fiery red before falling in autumn
£18.50

Euonymus cornutus var. quinquecornutus

Beautiful and rare, Euonymus cornutus var quinquecornutus was discovered in China by Ernest Wilson in 1908 and has pink fruit, each with five horns reminiscent of jester's caps
£24.50

Euonymus myrianthus

Hopefully Available in 2013 - Rare and evergreen with colourful fruit, Euonymus myrianthus is native to Western China and was introduced to England in 1908 by the famous plant hunter Ernest Wilson
£35.00

Euonymus phellomanus

Collected as seed from China in 1894, Euonymus phellomanus has inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by vivid lipstick-pink fruit in autumn, which split to reveal bright orange seeds
£18.50

Exochorda x macrantha 'The Bride'

A beautiful, deciduous plant, Exochorda x macrantha 'The Bride' has masses of large (2 - 3 cm wide), bridal-white flowers in late spring on arching branches
£9.50

Forsythia 'Golden Nugget'

Grown for its excellent golden-yellow flowers in early spring this is a tough and popular, medium sized garden shrub, more compact then some other Forsythia
£9.95

Fothergilla major
Witch Alder

Available Autumn / Winter 2012 - A lovely slow-growing shrub native to the United States, Fothergilla major has dark green leaves which turn vibrant shades of red, yellow and orange in autumn before falling
£14.50

Fremontodendron x 'Californian Glory'
Mexican Flannel Bush

Lovely hybrid plant which originated in California in 1952, Fremontodendron x 'Californian Glory' is an evergreen shrub with superb large (up to 6 cm across), rich-yellow flowers all summer
£16.95

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Limelight'

Available Autumn / Winter 2012 - A subtle selection, Hamamelis x intermedia 'Limelight' has unscented flowers with very pale yellow, almost tinged with green petals in late winter and early spring
£35.00

Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene'

An outstanding Hibiscus cultivar which has dark green, nearly glossy leaves and gorgeous, large, often semi-double, pure white flowers with conspicuous ruby red throats
£22.50

Hibiscus syriacus 'Marina'

Available Autumn / Winter 2012 - Hibiscus syriacus 'Marina' is an improved form of Hibiscus syriacus 'Bluebird', with notably stronger, more reliable growth and flowers which are a richer shade of blue
£15.00

Hibiscus syriacus 'Mathilde'

New and robust selection of Hibiscus with masses of large, soft pink flowers in late summer each of which has a prominent and attractive dark red eye
£25.00

Holodiscus discolor

A pretty, very hardy shrub native to Western North America, Holodiscus discolor has lovely panicles of slightly scented, creamy-white flowers in mid summer
£12.50

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

A hardy native of the United States with large white flower heads, this is one of the loveliest and most popular flowering garden shrubs
£11.95

Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball'

A superb new selection, Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball' has huge spherical heads of jade green flowers turning white as they mature, up to 30 - 35 cm in diameter on established plants in summer
£18.95

Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle'

A stunning new cultivar, Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle' has large rounded heads of pink flowers in summer, giving a long lasting display of colour
£18.95

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Jogasaki'

An unusual double flowered form, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Jogosaki' typically has fascinating, blue, double ray florets, while the flowers in the centre of the flower head are single
£11.95

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Taube'

This Hydrangea has the best blue flowers we have seen, with, according to your soil, cobalt-blue flowers from mid to late summer - the Swiss name 'Taube' translates as 'Dove'
£12.95

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

A beautiful introduction from Holland, Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' has large, cool lime-green flower heads in mid to late summer
£12.95

Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom'

A magnificent shrub, Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom' has huge white flower heads, the largest we have discovered so far on this species
£15.00

Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky'

Superb new selection with an interesting name, Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky' has excellent long-lasting, rose pink flowers throughout late summer
£15.00

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst'
Oak-leaved Hydrangea

A lovely rare shrub with upright heads of creamy-white flowers which turn to dark amethyst red as they age in late summer
£15.00

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen'

Available Autumn / Winter 2012 - A fascinating species of Hydrangea with spectacular large heads of semi-double, creamy-white flowers in late summer
£12.95

Ilex x altaclerensis 'Camelliifolia'
Camellia-leaved Holly

A favourite plant of the late landscape architect Dame Brenda Colvin, this free berrying, female holly has almost completely smooth, dark green leaves which take on a lovely burnished-purple hue in the winter months
£15.00

Ilex aquifolium 'Bacciflava'

An unusual, sought after holly with large clusters of long lasting, creamy-yellow berries in winter
£12.50

Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea'

A curious holly and very attractive variegated holly, Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea' has spines on the surface of the leaves as well as the edges
£9.50

Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia'

Compact male holly with dusky purple young shoots and small, narrow dark-green leaves edged in spines
£9.50

Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'

A deciduous holly, Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman' is a sought after male form and the main pollinator for most female late flowering Ilex verticillata cultivars, including 'Winter Red' and 'Winter Gold'
£15.00

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold'

A stunning female selection, Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' has masses of vibrant orange yellow berries, covering the branches in late summer and autumn
£18.50

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'

Late flowering female cultivar, Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' has dark green leaves and masses of vivid red berries in autumn which are very ornamental and popular with birds
£18.50

Indigofera heterantha

A lovely and unusual shrub with colourful flowers which can be found growing in the wild on dry and sunny slopes in the Himalayas from Afghanistan to Western China
£9.95

Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud'
Beauty Bush

Native to Hupeh in China, Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud' is well known for its slightly pendulous branches, festooned with masses of pretty pink, bell-shaped flowers in early summer
£9.50

Leptospermum scoparium 'Red Damask'
Tea Tree

An eye-catching evergreen cultivar, Leptospermum scoparium 'Red Damask' has masses of large (up to 1 1/2 cm), double, deep cherry-red flowers which cover the branches in early summer
£9.50

Lespedeza thunbergii
Thunberg's Lespedeza / Pink Bush Clover

One of the best autumn flowering shrubs and native to parts of China and Japan, Lespedeza thunbergii has arching stems covered with light-green leaves, and sprays of vivid purple-red, pea-like flowers
£12.50

Leycesteria formosa

A handsome relative to our native honeysuckle originating in Western China and Eastern Tibet, Leycesteria formosa has long lasting, trailing white and claret flowers in mid to late summer
£9.50

Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Lanterns'

A beautiful cultivar, Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Lanterns' has arching stems covered with soft-golden leaves and drooping, claret and white flowers in late summer
£12.50

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball'

Available late Summer / Autumn 2012 - A remarkable form of sweet gum, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum ball'  with a 'lollipop' shape and a dense, compact, bushy head of branches
£32.00

Lonicera 'Elisae'

Available Autumn / Winter 2012 - An extremely rare and lovely shrub, Lonicera 'Elisae' has a compact, upright habit and masses of delicate pale white, tubular flowers which appear on the branches in late winter
£32.00

Lonicera involucrata

Available Summer 2012 - An uncommon, shrubby honeysuckle native to the United States, Lonicera involucrata has masses of yellow flowers in summer followed by bright red bracts and shiny purple-black fruit
£12.50

Lonicera maackii
Amur Honeysuckle

An unusual shrub native to parts of China and Korea, Lonicera maackii has lovely, fragrant white flowers fading to creamy-yellow as they age, followed by masses of dark red berries in autumn
£12.50

Lonicera x purpusii 'Winter Beauty'

A wonderful semi-evergreen shrub, Lonicera x purpusii 'Winter Beauty' is well know for producing masses of creamy-white, fragrant flowers in midwinter
£9.95

Lonicera standishii 'Budapest'

Available Autumn / Winter 2012 - A rare semi-evergreen honeysuckle, Lonicera standishii 'Budapest' has beautiful, scented, pink-white flowers which emerge in late winter and narrow lance shaped leaves
£15.00

Lonicera tartarica 'Arnold Red'

An unusual upright honeysuckle, Lonicera tartarica 'Arnold Red' has eye-catching, rose pink flowers in late spring and early summer followed by large, dark red fruit in autumn
£9.50

Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Water Lily'

Available Summer 2012 - Eye-catching and lovely, Magnolia kobus var stellata 'Water Lily' has large (up to 12 cm in diameter), slightly fragrant, white flowers with many narrow petals, tinged with pale pink in early spring
£17.50

Mahonia gracilipes

A fabulous, small and slow growing Mahonia with eye-catching purple-red flowers which was first introduced to the United Kingdom by Roy Lancaster in 1980
£17.50

Mahonia x wagneri 'Undulata'

A handsome species of Mahonia known for having dark green leaves with an interesting, wavy edge which turn rich plum-purple in late autumn or winter
£14.50

Metrosideros umbellata
Southern Rata

An evergreen shrub native to New Zealand with coppery coloured young leaves which turn dark green once mature and masses of vivid scarlet flowers in summer
£12.50

Myrtus communis

A popular evergreen shrub native to Southern Europe and Western Asia with masses of lovely white flowers in late summer which stand out well against the dark green leaves
£9.95

Nandina domestica 'Richmond'

Native to Japan and China, Nandina domestica 'Richmond' is a lovely bamboo-like, semi-evergreen shrub with spikes of pretty white flowers in mid-summer, followed by clusters of brilliant red berries in autumn
£12.50

Neillia thibetica

A beautiful, yet overlooked shrub which is native to rocky areas of Western China, Neillia thibetica has pale green leaves and slender racemes of pink, tubular flowers in early summer
£12.50

Osmanthus x burkwoodii

A very ornamental evergreen shrub, Osmanthus x burkwoodii has dark green leaves and clusters of very pretty, sweetly scented flowers in April and May
£9.50

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'

SPECIAL OFFER - A compact, evergreen shrub with colourful foliage, Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' has young leaves which are mottled with gold and pink, darkening to green flecked with gold as they age
£7.50

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus'

Native to the evergreen forests of Taiwan and Japan, Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' has young leaves which emerge pure creamy-white, darkening to green with a white edge
£9.50

Paeonia delavayi var. ludlowii

Available Summer 2012 - A lovely plant native to China, Paeonia delavayi var ludlowii has masses of bowl shaped, nodding, golden-yellow flowers in early summer and deeply divided, glossy green leaves
£12.50

Philadelphus x lemoinei 'Belle Etoile'

Compact, arching shrub with masses of beautiful and highly fragrant, four-petalled, single white flowers in early summer
£9.50

Phillyrea latifolia

An elegant evergreen plant, Phillyrea latifolia is an olive-like native to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia
£15.00

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo'

An ornamental species native to Central and Eastern North America, Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo' is a flowering shrub with superb, rich-chocolate purple coloured leaves all summer
£9.95

Prunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai'

Lovely, delicate cherry with wiry, slightly contorted stems which burst into life in late winter and early spring with pale pink buds that open into an amazing display of pure white flowers
£32.50

Pseudowintera colorata
New Zealand Pepper Tree

An unusual evergreen plant native to the South Island of New Zealand, Pseudowintera colorata has leaves which are creamy-white in colour with the younger leaves dashed with pink and red
£12.50

Quercus palustris 'Green dwarf'

A very slow growing selection of pin oak, Quercus palustris 'Green dwarf' has a dense, bushy habit and glossy green leaves which turn rich-red and orange in autumn before falling
£28.00

Rhamnus frangula 'Fine Line'

A new and exciting introduction, Rhamnus frangula 'Fine Line' is an upright, deciduous shrub with very narrow, fine, dark green leaves which turn butter yellow in autumn before falling
£16.00

Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia'
Fine-leaved Alder Buckthorn

A fantastic foliage plant, Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia' has very fine leaves, similar in appearance to the leaves of certain species of Salix (Willow)
£12.50

Rhamnus frangula 'Minaret'

An unusual narrow shrub, Rhamnus frangula 'Minaret' has dark green oval leaves and an eye-catching upright habit
£15.00

Rubus biflorus

Available Winter 2012  Spring 2013 - Native to parts of China and the Himalayas, Rubus biflorus is a vigorous briar with dazzling, tall white stems throughout the winter months
£12.00

Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double'

Native to the west coast of North America from southern Alaska south to California, Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double' is grown for its spectacular fully double, magenta-rose coloured flowers in late spring
£9.50

Salix alba 'Golden Ness'

Grown for its superb winter colour, Salix alba 'Golden Ness' has beautiful, burnished gold stems in winter once the pale green leaves have fallen in autumn
£9.50

Salix alba 'Sericea'
Silver Willow

An eye-catching cultivar, Salix alba 'Sericea' has beautiful, narrow silvery leaves in spring / summer which turn golden-yellow in a good crisp autumn before falling
£9.50

Salix fargesii

A slow growing and unusual willow, Salix fargesii has polished mahogany coloured bark, glossy dark green leaves and bold upright catkins in spring
£15.00

Sambucus nigra 'Madonna'

SPECIAL OFFER - One of the best cream variegated and hardy shrubs in cultivation with bright, creamy yellow variegation on the young leaves in spring which turns white as they age
£7.50

Sambucus nigra 'Thundercloud'
Black Elder

A handsome garden shrub, Sambucus nigra 'Thundercloud' has dark, chocolate-purple leaves which colour up best in a sunny position and large clusters of rich pinkish-white flowers in summer
£8.95

Sinocalycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine'

Available Autumn / Winter 2012 - Stunning new introduction from the JC Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina, Sinocalycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' has lightly scented, maroon flowers up to 7½ cm across
£35.00

Skimmia x confusa 'Kew Green (Male)'
Skimmia

Lovely evergreen shrub with distinctive narrow, glossy green leaves and panicles of cream flower buds which are fully developed by September and last throughout winter
£9.50

Sorbaria tomentosa var. angustifolia
Kashmir False Spiraea

A lovely large, spreading shrub native to the Himalayas which bears splendid plumes of creamy-white flowers in early summer
£9.50

Stachyurus praecox

Deciduous and uncommon shrub which is native to Japan, Stachyurus praecox has beautiful catkin-like, drooping, racemes of pale yellow flowers in March, or earlier if the previous winter was mild
£22.50

Stephanandra tanakae
Japanese Stephanandra

An uncommon and elegant shrub native to the hills and mountainsides of Japan with arching stems, lovely dark green leaves in summer and warm orange or red autumn colours
£9.50

Viburnum x hillieri 'Winton'

Available late Summer 2012 - A handsome, medium sized, semi-evergreen shrub with masses of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in early summer
£12.50

Viburnum lantana 'Aureum'
Golden Wayfaring Tree

A delightful but often overlooked garden shrub, Viburnum lantana 'Aureum' has glorious, soft-golden leaves in late spring and pretty heads of creamy-white flowers in late spring
£12.50

Viburnum lentago 'Pink Beauty'
Sheepberry

A rare shrub with masses of white flowers in early summer, followed by green berries which turn lovely shades of rose pink as autumn progresses, finally darkening to purple and blue-black before falling
£12.50

Viburnum plicatum 'Grandiflorum'
Doublefile viburnum

Native to parts of Japan this is an exciting deciduous shrub with very showy, rounded clusters of long-lasting, creamy white flowers in early summer
£12.50

Viburnum trilobum 'Spring Red Compact'

An unusual, dense, compact shrub, Viburnum trilobum 'Spring Red Compact' is grown for its pretty, red-tinged, young leaves, showy white, lacecap flowers and burgundy autumn colours
£14.50

Vitex agnus-castus
Chaste Tree

An unusual, deciduous shrub native to parts of Europe, particularly the Mediterranean region, with aromatic green leaves and fragrant, slender, violet flower panicles in late summer or early autumn
£17.50

Weigela florida 'Bristol Snowflake'

Known for its long flowering period, Weigela 'Bristol Snowflake' is a spreading shrub with eye-catching pure white, bell-shaped flowers
£9.50

Weigela florida 'Variegata'

Grown for its attractive summer foliage, Weigela florida 'Variegata' has creamy white edged green leaves and pretty pale pink flowers in May or June
£8.95