x Sinocalycalycanthus raulstonii ‘Hartlage Wine’ (Carolina allspice) £29.99
Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to September Hardiness: fully hardy First previewed at Chelsea in 2010, this rare and delightful shrub will often produce its lightly scented flowers from late spring to early autumn. The flowers themselves are a delight and form along the branches. They are a rich shade of burgundy red, with just a hint of cream towards their centre – very attractive against the backdrop of the lustrous green foliage, which usually turns buttery shades in autumn. Garden care: Shelter from cold drying winds. Remove dead or damages stems in late winter or early spring.

Viburnum ‘Le Bois Marquis (PBR)’ (viburnum) £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to July Flower colour: creamy-white Other features: bright red fruits Hardiness: fully hardy Recently introduced and rarely available in the UK, this new French fancy is closely related to Viburnum x hillieri Winton (which happens to be one of its parents). Each spring, the young leaves emerge with a bronze-red flush, but this settles down to a more uniform green through the summer. The colour turns again in autumn and winter, and the shrub will retain many of its leaves once it has become established. As well as this attractive folige, clusters of scented creamy white flowers appear in summer, and these are followed by decorative, bright red berries. Because of its many periods of seasonal interest, this shrub makes an excellent addition to smaller town gardens. Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Where necessary remove any misplaced or diseased branches in mid-summer after flowering.

Rosa Pink Flower Carpet (‘Noatraum’) (PBR) (ground cover rose) £17.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: deep rose-pink Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Showy clusters of slightly fragrant, double, deep rose-pink flowers from July to September and masses of lustrous, bright green leaves. This popular, repeat-flowering ground cover rose is ideal for a fertile, moist, well-drained border in sun or partial shade. Vigorous and exceptionally disease-resistant, it’s perfect for discouraging invasive annual weeds. Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is at soil level. All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out ‘bare root’ plants unpotted, but we don’t as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.

Rosa Flower Carpet White (‘Noaschnee’) (PBR) (ground cover rose) £17.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: ivory-white Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Masses of delightful, double, ivory-white blooms from July to September and lustrous, rich green leaves. This gorgeous, ground cover rose is perfect for suppressing annual weeds in sun or partial shade. Free- flowering and disease-resistant, its low, dense habit makes it particularly suitable for planting in large containers. Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is at soil level. All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out ‘bare root’ plants unpotted, but we don’t as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.

Rosa Flower Carpet Red Velvet (‘Noare’) (PBR) (ground cover rose) £17.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to December Flower colour: yellow (maturing to cream) Other features: excellent as cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Red flowers from mid-summer to early winter and glossy, rich green leaves. This robust ground cover rose is perfect for suppressing weeds in sun or partial shade. Recently introduced, its prolonged flowering season and good disease-resistance have already established it as a garden-worthy plant. Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is at soil level. All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out ‘bare root’ plants unpotted, but we don’t as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.

Rosa Flower Carpet Sunshine (‘Noason’) (PBR) (ground cover rose) £17.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to December Flower colour: yellow (maturing to cream) Other features: excellent as cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Gorgeously ruffled, double, yellow flowers from mid-summer to early winter and glossy, rich green leaves. This robust ground cover rose is perfect for suppressing weeds in sun or partial shade. Recently introduced, its prolonged flowering season and good disease-resistance have already established it as a garden-worthy plant. Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is at soil level. All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out ‘bare root’ plants unpotted, but we don’t as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.

Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Dark Knight’ (bluebeard) £9.99
Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, light, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: August and September Hardiness: fully hardy It is also a magnet for bees and butterflies and is drought-tolerant. Where temperatures fall below -15C it’s best grown against a warm, south or west-facing wall. Garden care: In March prune all of the flowered stems back hard to the permanent framework. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant. <br

Convallaria majalis ‘Prolificans’ (lily-of-the-valley) £8.99
Position: partial or full shade Soil: leafy, fertile, humus-rich, moist soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: May Hardiness: fully hardy Branching stems carry tight clusters of small, rounded blooms, which create a showy effect. The perfumed flowers last very well after being cut and make wonderful additions to either a hand-tied posy or a vase. Garden care: Plant rhizomes 5-8cm deep and 20cm apart. Divide and replant congested colonies in September, applying a generous mulch of composted leaf mould around the base of the plant.