Plant of the month

Ornamental Acers provide architectural interest and are grown for their graceful habit, autumn colour and beautiful foliage. Acers are a diverse group of deciduous trees that can provide interest all year round. Many types grow extremely slowly and are perfect in a smaller garden or grown in large containers. Growth is best in dappled shade…

Also known as Christmas Box – an Evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. Compact and sweetly scented, Sarcococca have delicate creamy-white flowers from December to March. Berries follow, varying in colour from black to purple and red. With simple dark green glossy leaves, this dense evergreen shrub is ideal for a shady border or woodland garden,…