Plant focus

A closer look at some of the UK's favorite plants.

Outdoor Plants

Camellias

Camellias are one of the most popular spring-flowering shrubs, providing a vivid splash of colour when little else is in…

Evergreen Azaleas

Offering vibrant spring colour, there’s an Evergreen Azalea for every occasion. Often seen in Oriental cities, Evergreen Azaleas are versatile…

Erysimums

Also known as ‘Wallflowers’, Erysimums have narrow leaves with dense, colourful flower spikes of fragrant flowers. Erysimums, or ‘Wallflowers’, can…

Peonies

With their giant, flamboyant blooms, few plants can rival the peony for their elegance and beauty. Peonies are easy to…

Nemesia

Offering a profusion of small, colourful flowers all summer long, Nemesia are ideal for brightening up patios, borders and rock…

Ornamental Grasses

With their elegant seed heads providing structure, interest and movement, ornamental grasses make a great addition to any garden. There’s…

Dahlias

Making a well-deserved return in popularity and with a wide range of forms, Dahlias are excellent for keeping the colour…

English Lavender

An easy to grow, evergreen shrub that offers masses of beautifully scented flowers above silvery-green foliage. Originating from the Mediterranean,…

Geraniums

A traditional favourite, summer Geraniums provide long lasting colour to lift any border or patio. The bright, vivid colours of…

French Lavender

Cultivated for more than 400 years, French Lavender offers intense fragrance and unforgettable flower spikes. French Lavender are popular plants…

Salvias

Salvias provide long lasting colour, aromatic foliage and strong architectural shapes during the second half of summer. Salvias are popular…

Hebe

A versatile evergreen shrub with flowers that are attractive to butterflies. Hebes are interesting evergreen shrubs, ranging in size from…

Heuchera

Provides strong autumn colour, ideal for pots & containers. With diversely coloured leaves and flowers, Heuchera make excellent foliage plants.…

Agapanthus

A stately addition to any garden. Agapanthus are stunning architectural plants with bold blooms on tall stems, standing above thick…

Hellebores

Also known as the Lenten Rose, Hellebores offer elegant flowers during the winter months. Coming back year after year, Hellebores…

Winter Flowering Heathers

Add colour to your garden this season. These small, compact plants will flower all season long, adding colour to your…

Skimmia

Evergreen shrub providing winter colour. Skimmia are compact evergreen shrubs, grown for their foliage, flowers and red fruits. Skimmia thrive…

House plants

As you start the year afresh, why not improve the air quality of your home with these five healthy house-plants?…

Cacti

With their strong architectural shapes, cacti make a bold statement in any bright room. Like succulents, cacti have low maintenance…

Bonsai

Practiced for many centuries, Bonsai is the art of growing miniature trees and shrubs. Cultivated by the Japanese to bring…

Croton

Known for their colourful leathery leaves, Crotons can make excellent houseplants that provide structure and interest to living spaces. Crotons…

Citrus

Growing citrus plants has never been easier due to the new hybrids available. Ideal for a conservatory or greenhouse, Citrus…

Succulents

Ideal as a feature piece for your desk or coffee table, succulents are a great way to green up your…

Bromeliads

Bromeliads make excellent houseplants with their vivid colours, unique shapes, and low maintenance. Originating from the rainforests of central America,…

Dracaena

Originating from the exotic islands within the Indian Ocean, Dracaena gets its name from the red, gum-like resin within its…

Poinsettia

Poinsettia, the Christmas Star! Haskins Poinsettias have been grown slowly, in cool conditions, to ensure maximum strength and longevity of…

Amaryllis

With their exotic trumpet-shaped blooms, Amaryllis offer a touch of elegance during winter days. Autumn is the perfect time to…