Hydrangea aspera Hot Chocolate (‘Hpopr012’) (PBR) (rough leaved hydgrangea) was £19.99 now £14.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to October Hardiness: fully hardy One of the new breed of hydrangeas, this handsome deciduous shrub has a long flowering period and mouthwatering colouring. When it first appears the foliage has a chocolate flush to its upper surface, while the reverse is a rich shade of burgundy. The lacecap-like flowers are made up of a violet-blue heart, with soft pink outer florets. A resilient and easy to grow shrub, it is suitable for adding a bit of colour to both borders and pots. Garden care: Hydrangeas do not like to dry out. In dry weather, soak the roots with a hose and the plant will usually recover. Remove faded flowerh eads in spring after the danger of frosts, cutting back the flowered stems to a strong pair of buds. Take out misplaced or diseased shoots. Mulch young plant s with a well-rotted manure or compost in spring. Once established, remove a quarter to a third of the shoots to the base of the plant.

Malus ‘John Downie’ (crab apple) was £29.99 now £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: May Hardiness: fully hardy Pollination Group: A B C and D – it is a good pollinator for all apples Masses of cup-shaped, white flowers open from pale pink buds in May, followed by large, oval, orange and scarlet fruit, which are both highly ornamental and valuable for making preserves. This vigorous crab apple flowers and fruits best in full sun and the foliage turns wonderful shades of yellow and burnt orange in autumn. Upright, becoming conical with age, it makes a glorious specimen tree for a small, urban garden. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Remove dead, diseased and crossing branches while the tree is dormant. Pollination Information: This apple has a very long flowering period, so belongs to all the pollination groups and therefore is ideal for using as a pollinating partner to all other apples.

Malus x robusta ‘Red Sentinel’ (crab apple) was £29.99 now £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Ultimate size (MM111): 8 x 8m Flowering period: May Hardiness: fully hardy One of the most ornamental crab apples, with pretty, pink-tinged, white flowers in late spring, followed by masses of glossy, round, cherry-red fruit. The fruits garland the branches for much of the winter as the bright green leaves turn shades of yellow and gold before falling. This pollution-tolerant, upright crab apple is a star of the garden all year round and makes a magnificent show in a small, sunny, urban site. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Remove dead, diseased and crossing branches while the tree is dormant.

Malus ‘John Downie’ (crab apple) was £49.99 now £39.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: May Hardiness: fully hardy Pollination Group: A B C and D – it is a good pollinator for all apples Masses of cup-shaped, white flowers open from pale pink buds in May, followed by large, oval, orange and scarlet fruit, which are both highly ornamental and valuable for making preserves. This vigorous crab apple flowers and fruits best in full sun and the foliage turns wonderful shades of yellow and burnt orange in autumn. Upright, becoming conical with age, it makes a glorious specimen tree for a small, urban garden. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Remove dead, diseased and crossing branches while the tree is dormant. Pollination Information: This apple has a very long flowering period, so belongs to all the pollination groups and therefore is ideal for using as a pollinating partner to all other apples.

Malus x zumi ‘Golden Hornet’ (crab apple) was £47.99 now £39.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Hardiness: fully hardy A gorgeous, upright crab apple with masses of cup-shaped, pink-flushed, white flowers in late spring. These are followed in autumn by a profusion of small, golden-yellow crab apples which remain for many weeks, while the dark green leaves turn butter-yellow and fall. This compact, pollution- tolerant crab apple is a beautiful ornamental tree for an urban site. It flowers and fruits best in full sun. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Remove dead, diseased and crossing branches while the tree is dormant.

Malus ‘Rosehip’ (crab apple) was £47.99 now £39.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: white Hardiness: fully hardy Recently introduced, the rounded, red fruit of this fine, small tree have pronounced calyces, which (as the name suggests), makes them look like rosehips. The white flowers that appear in late spring put on a good show too. Perfect for smaller gardens, they provide interest off and on throughout the year and will never get too large and unmanageable. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Removed dead, diseased and crossing branches while the tree is dormant.

Malus x moerlandsii ‘Profusion’ (crab apple) was £47.99 now £39.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: May Hardiness: fully hardy Dusky, dark, purple-pink flowers smother the branches in late spring and are followed by cherry-like, reddish-purple fruit. The bronze-purple leaves mature to dark green with crimson veins. This vigorous, spreading, purple-leaved crab apple is best in full sun. Pollution tolerant, it makes a gorgeous ornamental tree for a sunny, urban site. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Remove dead, diseased and crossing branches while the tree is dormant.

Malus x robusta ‘Red Sentinel’ (crab apple) was £47.99 now £39.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Ultimate size (MM111): 8 x 8m Flowering period: May Hardiness: fully hardy One of the most ornamental crab apples, with pretty, pink-tinged, white flowers in late spring, followed by masses of glossy, round, cherry-red fruit. The fruits garland the branches for much of the winter as the bright green leaves turn shades of yellow and gold before falling. This pollution-tolerant, upright crab apple is a star of the garden all year round and makes a magnificent show in a small, sunny, urban site. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Remove dead, diseased and crossing branches while the tree is dormant.

Malus x robusta ‘Dolgo’ (crab apple (Syn Pink Glow )) was £47.99 now £39.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: white Other features: rounded, yellow fruits Hardiness: fully hardy This is the tree to buy if you dont just grow crab-apples for their late spring flowers, as the larger than average fruits of ‘Pink Glow’ appear earlier than most, and are one of the best for making jellies and jams. That is not to say that the prolific display the simple white flowers provide is anything less than fabulous. This round-headed tree, grows to a manageable size, so it can be grown in smaller gardens, and because of its two main seasons of interest, it makes an excellent specimen. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Removed dead, diseased and crossing branches while the tree is dormant.