In need of some flowering shrubs for your July projects? check out some of our favourite below from Convolvulus to Hebe and Vinca.
Flowers: July – September
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 4m
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L + (subject to availability)
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Flowers: May – July
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.6m
Soil: Poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L (subject to availability)
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Flowers: July – August
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 5m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L (subject to availability)
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Flowers: June-July
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 1m
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 7.5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June-July and usually again in September
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June-October
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, moist well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June-August
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.5m
Soil: Well-drained soil
Pot size: 3L,10L (subject to availability)
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Flowers: July-September (depending on the variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on the variety)
Soil: poor or moderately fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L (subject to availability)
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Flowers: June-September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade (depending on variety)
Height: Up to 1.5m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil, fertile soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 7.5L, 10L + (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June-October (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade (depending on variety)
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June-September
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 2m
Soil: Fertile -well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June-September
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.6m
Soil: Fertile -well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 7.5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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????Flowers: May – October
???? Position: Full sun – partial shade
???? Height: Up to 1m depending on the variety
Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 7.5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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????Flowers: July – September (depending on varieties)
???? Position: Full sun
???? Height: Up to 1.5m depending on the variety
Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 4L, 5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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????Flowers: July – August (depending on variety)
???? Position: Full sun
???? Height: Up to 2m + (depending on variety)
Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 7.5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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????Flowers: April – September
???? Position: Full sun – partial shade
???? Height: Up to 0.45m depending on the variety
Soil: any but very dry soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Posted 29th Jun 9:25am
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We were pleased to be crowned runner-up for the Yorkshire region at the prestigious Family Business of the Year Awards last week.
The virtual awards evening, which celebrates the best of British family businesses, was organised by Family Business United and took place on Thursday 24th June.
The UK’s leading supplier of safety products and services, Arco scooped up the Yorkshire Family Business of The Year title as well as Supreme Family Business of the Year 2021.
Three generations of the Richardson family work at Johnsons including Chairman John Richardson, Group Managing Director Graham Richardson and Directors Iain and Andrew Richardson. Also on the team are Tracey Richardson and John’s grandchildren Luke, Robert, Eleanor, Paul, Shaun and Jonathan Richardson, who perform a variety of roles from Production Manager to Sales Manager.
We are incredibly proud to have made it to the finals alongside so many great family businesses and are over the moon to be crowned runner-up in our 100th year.
Congratulations to all winners, finalists and runners-up.
Posted 28th Jun 3:45pm
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We are thrilled that the plants we donated helped clinch a gold award at this year’s Harrogate Flower Show.
The display ‘Escape Your Mind’ was created by Lisa Norton from Harrogate Garden Design, as a tribute to the role nature plays in our mental wellbeing.
The design celebrates the role that nature has played in helping people of all ages cope with the challenges created by the pandemic. The past year has been an immensely difficult time for children, parents, grandparents, business owners and entire communities. It has touched us all on a global scale.
However, one thing that has remained consistent is nature and the benefits it can bring to our mental and physical wellbeing.
Harrogate Garden Design, working with Lowes Landscapes, set out to create ‘little bits of heaven on earth’. The garden was designed to calm the mind, using elements such as well-connected space, healthy plant life, freshwater, natural materials and patterns to create a place for contemplation.
The garden was created using biophilic design principles, that use natural landscape features to create a healthy built environment for people, satisfying our need for contact with the natural world.
Lisa Norton said “It was wonderful to be part the show after such a long time in lockdown. Visitors were delighted to be out enjoying nature together again, such a delight to see so many smiling faces”
After the show, the plants worth £300, were given to Harrogate and District Hospital. They included the colourful Magnolia Acuminata ‘Blue Opal’, Dahlia ‘Orange Sunshine’, Phlox ‘Clouds of Perfume’,Cortaderia ‘Pink Feather’ and Salix ‘Golden Sunshine’.
Cheerful Nemesia Sundae ‘Vanilla Ice’ and stunning Stipa Tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’ were also donated, along with varieties of fern Polypodium vulgare, Dryopteris Filix-Mas and Blechnum spicant.
The display was completed by several Euphorbia amygdd. Robbiae, Pittosporum ten. ‘Tom Thumb’, Carex Pendula and Morrowii ‘Irish Green’. Chamomile plants Chamaemelum nobile ‘Treneague’ and box trees Buxus Sempervirens completed the display.
Interested in other projects we’ve been involved with? Click here to view our case studies
Posted 28th Jun 1:23pm
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Are you in need of some inspiration for your next garden project and after some flowering July herbaceous plants? check out some of our favourite varieties from Alstromeria to Helenium, Penstemon and Veronica.
Achilleas are a great addition to a mixed border or cottage garden in full sun – partial shade with flat-topped flowers that bloom from June – September with many cultivars and colours to choose from ranging from yellow to white and pink.
Flowers: June-September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade (depending on variety)
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June-September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 0.6m
Soil: Humus-rich soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L
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Flowers: June-September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 0.9m (depending on the variety)
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 3L
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Flowers: May – June, August (depends on the variety)
Position: Full sun -partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moist, humus, rich soil
Pot size: 2L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: July – September (depending on the variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June – August (depends on the variety)
Position: Full sun -partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soil
Pot size: 3L
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Flowers: June – September (depends on the variety)
Position: Full sun -partial shade
Height: Up to 0.5m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 3L
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Flowers: June – September (depends on the variety)
Position: Full sun -partial shade
Height: Up to 0.5m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 3L
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Flowers: June – July
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 2m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L
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Flowers: June – July
Position: Partial shade
Height: Up to 2m (depending on variety)
Soil: Humus, rich soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L
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Flowers: July – September
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Most soils, except very dry or boggy
Pot size: 2L, 3L
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Flowers: May – October (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.5m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L
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Flowers: July – August
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.5m (depending on variety)
Soil: dry, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil
Pot size: 2L
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Flowers: June – October (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 0.6m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L
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Flowers: June – August (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.6m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 3L
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Flowers: July – August (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L
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Flowers: June – September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L
Flowers: June – July
Position: Full sun- partial shade
Height: Up to 1.2m (depending on variety)
Soil: Well-drained soil
Pot size: 2l, 3L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability).
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Flowers: July – August
Position: Full sun- partial shade
Height: Up to 0.4m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2l, 3L (depending on variety and subject to availability).
Flowers: June – September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun- partial shade
Height: Up to 0.9m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2l, 3L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability).
Flowers: June – July
Position: Full sun- partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, free-draining soil
Pot size: 2l, 3LD (depending on variety and subject to availability).
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Flowers: July – October
Position: Full sun- partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2l, 3L (depending on variety and subject to availability).
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Flowers: June – October (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun- partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Any moist soil
Pot size: 2l (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June – October (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 1.2m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Pot size: 2l, 3L,5L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June – September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.5m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
Pot size: 2l, 3L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: May – July
Position: Partial shade
Height: Up to 0.4m (depending on variety)
Soil: Cool, moist, humus-rich soil
Pot size: 3L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: July – September
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 2m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June – August
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Posted 28th Jun 11:32am
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We recently teamed up with Deacon Design and AWS Landscapes Ltd to supply thousands of plants and trees to create stunning landscaped gardens at a new care home in the heart of the Cotswolds.
A colourful array of more than 3,000 plants and shrubs, including magnolia, cherry and apple trees, and evergreen hedges, have been used to transform the grounds of Upton Mill Care Home in Tetbury.
In addition to the extensive gardens, the care home– part of the Porthaven Care Homes Group – offers residents the use of a cinema, gym, café, hair salon, activities lounge and even a private dining room.
Working with long-standing client AWS Landscapes Ltd and Landscape Architects, Deacon Design, we provided various plants and trees for the care home’s spacious grounds.
AWS Landscapes Ltd carried out the soft landscaping elements of the project which included planting several apple and magnolia trees, along with several Betula jacquemontii (Himalayan beech), Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck Gold’ (golden beech) and Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ (ornamental pear tree).
Colourful flowers such as Camellia japonica ‘Elegans’ and Clematis Montana ‘Grandiflora’ 10L along with grasses like Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ were included in the plant supply, that have enhanced the home’s outdoor communal areas.
Landscape Architects, Deacon Design, has worked closely with Porthaven Care Homes for many years. Since then, they have established an award-winning landscape design model that embraces Porthaven’s philosophy for the well-being of residents.
The new care home at Tetbury offers a landscape design with a series of communal garden spaces, including dining terraces, a formal lawn, chessboard and games area that allow residents, families, and staff to relax, socialise and exercise outdoors. Deacon Design’s approach includes private patio areas accessed directly from resident bedrooms and linked to a garden pathway that meanders through swathes of sensory planting.
The variety of spaces creates a positive sensory environment for residents and families to enjoy the gardens and benefits of horticultural therapy.
David Sowerby, Director of AWS Landscapes Ltd, said: “ This was a wonderful scheme to work on, and the design prepared by Deacon Design created a fantastic garden, which will be enjoyed by the residents for many years to come.
We chose Johnsons of Whixley, who we have used for many years now on our Nationwide contracts to supply the stock for this High profile site as the quality of the stock and the attention to detail given by our contact Andrew Barker is second to none, it is comforting to know that when we place an order with Johnsons everything will be dealt with efficiently and deliveries will always be on time.”
We have worked on similar projects previously, including a retirement village, Tattenhall, via Ashlea ltd.
Posted 22nd Jun 8:50am
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A warm welcome to Rob Forrester who joins the team as Procurement Manager, find out what he had to say about his new role below:
1) What are you looking forward to most about your new role? Getting out around the UK & Europe to meet our suppliers (when travel permits) and solidifying our strong relationships.
2)Anything you’ve learnt in the last couple of weeks that you didn’t know before? A lot! I’ve come from a non-horticulture background, so I’m learning lots of new things every single day!
3)What do you think the challenges of this role will be? Dealing with new legislation/regulations in the aftermath of Brexit/Covid.
What would we find you doing on a weekend? Playing football for Poppleton United or spending time with my wife, daughter and dog.
Favourite food? Got to be curry- specifically Lamb Madras!
Favourite band? I like my rock music- if I had to pick a favourite I’d probably go with Muse.
Summer or winter? Summer
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself: I once had a drawing of mine on display at York Art Gallery, despite being absolutely terrible at art.
Posted 17th Jun 10:17am
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Congratulations to Tom Chilton, who has taken on the role of Roecliffe Assistant Manager as the previous Assistant Manager, Tony Tillet retired after 32 years.
Find out what he had to say about his new role below:
1.What are you most looking forward to in your new role?
Managing the day to day running of the Roecliffe site and working with the team to produce great plants. It will also be great to see myself “grow” as a manager and further myself as a Horticulturalist.
2. What was your previous role within the company?
My main role within Johnsons has been on the production side of the company, I enrolled on the rising stars course soon after joining the company, and I have worked closely with Eric Buckby in the container unit potting shed, which I ended up managing for several weeks in his absence due to the Pandemic.
3.What do you enjoy most about working at Johnsons?
I have a general passion for plants. I have been around horticulture my whole life. The Johnsons community is also fantastic I have worked with so many great people here, the Richardson family make you feel very welcome, and I like the happy, upbeat environment in which we work.
4.What did you do before working at Johnsons? Where did you study?
Previous to Johnsons I worked for Summerfield Nursery at Poppleton, York. Summerfield grows a fantastic range of plants which they sell to the public and trade customers, I enjoyed my time there. I had worked there since I was 15. I wouldn’t be where I am now if it wasn’t for them. I studied Horticulture at Askham Bryan College in York.
5.What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I enjoy sport, including road/mountain biking and golf, and I have an allotment in which I grow exhibition vegetables and dahlias.
6. Tell us a random fact about yourself
At 21, I’m still a baby; I still can’t swim; no matter how much I try, I can’t do it!
Posted 17th Jun 8:33am
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We are proud to have sold around 220 million plants during our century of business.
Our family business was founded by war veteran Eric Johnson in June 1921 and was bought by John Richardson in 1964; it has been owned by the Richardson family since.
Notable projects include the Forth Road Bridge, HS1, Royal Parks, The Athletes Village at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, The National Trust, Studley Royal Gardens, a five-star hotel, Grantley Hall, and the UK’s largest science campus.
Founder Eric Johnson started the company with minimum assets and a small piece of land bearing a couple of dozen fruit trees. He went on to produce a range of vegetables, fruit and garden plants that he sold directly from the nursery.
After a year he took on his first employee and bought a model T Ford lorry. He began selling his stock from markets in Knaresborough and Otley markets while selling plants from home at weekends.
As the business continued to flourish, he took on more employees and began to import plants from Holland.
But the Second World War was a setback. Eric saw all but one of his staff join the war effort; he stopped growing ornamentals and concentrated instead on producing vegetables. He was given a commission with the Home Guard, with a platoon of 60 covering the area between Walshford Bridge and Skip Bridge along the River Nidd to Nun Monkton, back to Green Hammerton and the A1.
Towards the end of the war, Eric bought seven acres of land in Whixley and ER Johnson Nurseries, based at Cattal & Whixley, was born. The nursery cropped Brussels sprouts, marrows, roses, ornamental trees and shrubs to name but a few. The first large order was for 100,000 one-year seedling beech, sold to the Forestry Commission; they were all from one year’s crop and a single tree.
By 1964, when Yorkshire horticulturist John Richardson and his Scottish wife Dorothy took over, the company was producing 150,000 plants annually, many of which were seedlings of hedge plants and rhododendron ponticum. The business employed 11 full-time staff and had a turnover of £30,500.
John had spent much of his childhood on his grandparents’ market garden at Carlton, between Leeds and Wakefield. Aged 18, he went to Writtle College in Essex and completed a two-year college diploma in horticulture. Leaving college, John worked a full year for Willy and Robert Bean in East Yorkshire on intensive salad crops, while in his spare time he would grow rhubarb roots on borrowed land. He managed to sell the lot to the Bean brothers for £400 – a small fortune when the weekly wage at the time was just £6.50.
In September 1958 John moved to Surrey to work on the specialist market garden of FA Secret Limited for three years. He spent six months driving lorry-loads of produce from there to Covent Garden wholesale vegetable market. On his return journey, he would have to hand-load either five tons of spent hops from the Guinness brewery in north London or a consignment of horse manure from the Royal Mews, beneath Buckingham Palace.
He recalls: “On one occasion I was almost arrested as I drove down The Mall and through Admiralty Arch with a load of manure – lorries of any sort, particularly those full of manure, are not allowed down the Mall in front of the palace!”
By 1961 John had joined Fisons as the commercial representative for horticulture in Scotland, where he met Dorothy. The couple were married in 1962. John knew his heart lay in practical growing so was intrigued when his uncle, who owned a garage in the North Yorkshire village of Whixley, told him the owner wanted to retire. After a grand total of 16 trips from Scotland, the sale of the business was finalized and John was the proud new owner of Johnsons of Whixley.
Today, Johnsons has almost 200 acres of land and 120 employees, rising to 150 seasonally. The business sells between five and six million plants and trees each year. Despite the pandemic and Brexit, turnover for 2020 was £13.2m the second highest in the company’s history.
It remains a true family business, with 11 members of the Richardson family performing a variety of roles within the company. John, now 83, is the company chairman and still works a four-day week. His son Graham is the group managing director and makes the business’s overall decisions, with support from his brothers Iain and Andrew, who are directors.
John’s grandchildren Luke, Robert, Eleanor, Paul, Shaun and Jonathan Richardson are all involved with the business, as is his daughter-in-law Tracey.
John said: “I always enjoyed physical work and growing things, so my life has been pretty ideal. There have been problems caused by things outside of our control, like the parks no longer buying directly from 1977, Dutch Elm Disease, COVID-19 and Brexit, but we have been able to survive them all so far.
“This has not been just my own doing but is thanks to the support of motivated and trusted colleagues who have run the different elements with such professionalism. It is with great pride that I have seen my sons continue to develop the business year on year, and now I watch my grandchildren take up the reins to the even further successful growth of the company.”
Posted 14th Jun 2:15pm
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Want to add colour to your garden projects this month? check out our guide to herbaceous varieties that are looking good this June from Achillea to Tradescantia.
Achilleas are a great addition to a mixed border or cottage garden in full sun – partial shade with flat-topped flowers that bloom from June – September with many cultivars and colours to choose from ranging from yellow to white and pink.
Flowers: June-September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade (depending on variety)
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June-September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 0.6m
Soil: Humus-rich soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L
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Flowers: May – June
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 1.2m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: May – June, August (depends on the variety
Position: Full sun -partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moist, humus, rich soil
Pot size: 2L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June – August (depends on the variety)
Position: Full sun -partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soil
Pot size: 3L
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Flowers: June – September (depends on the variety)
Position: Full sun -partial shade
Height: Up to 0.5m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 3L
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Flowers: June – September (depends on the variety)
Position: Full sun -partial shade
Height: Up to 0.5m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 3L
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Flowers: June – July
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 2m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L
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Flowers: June – July
Position: Partial shade
Height: Up to 2m (depending on variety)
Soil: Humus, rich soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L
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Flowers: May – October (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.5m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well drained soil
Pot size: 2L
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Flowers: June – October (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 0.6m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L
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Flowers: June – August (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.6m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 3L
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Flowers: May-June
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 1.2m (depending on variety)
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil
Pot size: 2l, 3L (depending on variety and subject to availability).
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Flowers: June – July
Position: Full sun- partial shade
Height: Up to 1.2m (depending on variety)
Soil: Well-drained soil
Pot size: 2l, 3L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability).
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Flowers: June – July
Position: Full sun- partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, free-draining soil
Pot size: 2l, 3LD (depending on variety and subject to availability).
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Flowers: June – October (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun- partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Any moist soil
Pot size: 2l (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June – October (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 1.2m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Pot size: 2l, 3L,5L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June – September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.5m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
Pot size: 2l, 3L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: May – July
Position: Partial shade
Height: Up to 0.4m (depending on variety)
Soil: Cool, moist, humus-rich soil
Pot size: 3L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: May – July
Position: Full sun – Partial shade
Height: Up to 0.3m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Please note the above plants listed are subject to availability and is not an exhaustive list of what is available, please contact your sales rep direct for specific requests.
Click here to view our list of June shrub plants that are looking good
Posted 14th Jun 9:51am
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Not sure what’s looking good in the plant world this month? check out our guide to shrub varieties that are looking good this June from Ceanothus to Spirea plants.
Ceanothus, also known as California lilac, is a vibrant genus of flowering shrubs. Renowned for their stunning blue or purple flowers, these plants are perfect for gardens and landscapes, adding a splash of colour in late spring to early summer. Ideal for dry, sandy soils, Ceanothus species support pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Flowers: May – June (depending on variety, varieties such as ‘Puget Blue’ start flowering in April, and others flower for longer than June)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 3m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L, 20L + (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Convolvulus cneorum is renowned for its striking appearance. The plant boasts silvery-grey, lance-shaped leaves covered in fine, silky hairs, giving the shrub a soft, shimmering look. During spring and early summer, the silverbush blooms profusely with white to pale pink, funnel-shaped flowers that have cheerful yellow centres. These blossoms create a beautiful contrast against the silvery foliage, making the plant a standout feature in any garden.
Flowers: May – July
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.6m
Soil: Poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L (subject to availability)
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Cistus, commonly known as rockrose, is a genus of flowering plants renowned for its vibrant and resilient nature. Native to the Mediterranean region, these hardy shrubs are a favourite in gardens for their showy, papery flowers ranging from white to deep pink, often with striking yellow or red centres. The foliage of Cistus species varies from glossy green to grey-green. Rockroses are exceptionally drought-tolerant and thrive in poor, well-drained soils, making them ideal for dry, sunny spots where other plants might struggle. Their ability to withstand harsh conditions, long blooming periods, and low maintenance needs make Cistus a popular choice for gardeners looking to add year-round interest and colour to their landscapes.
Flowers: June-July
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 1m
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 7.5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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If you’re on the lookout for a hardy, beautiful shrub to brighten your garden, Deutzia might just be the perfect choice. Known for its profuse and eye-catching blossoms, this genus of deciduous shrubs is a true delight for any gardener seeking to add a touch of elegance and color to their landscape.
Flowers: April – June
Position: Full sun – partial
Height: Up to 1m
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Looking for a versatile, evergreen shrub that brings year-round interest and vibrant blooms to your garden? Escallonia might just be the plant for you. With its attractive foliage, colorful flowers, and hardy nature, Escallonia is a superb choice for gardeners seeking to add beauty and functionality to their outdoor spaces.
Flowers: June-July and usually again in September
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Fuchsia plants are renowned for their stunning flowers, which are often bi-colored with contrasting sepals and petals in shades of pink, purple, red, and white. These flowers, resembling delicate ballerinas, hang gracefully from the branches, creating a spectacular display. Fuchsia foliage is typically green, but some varieties feature variegated leaves, adding even more visual interest.
Flowers: June-October
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, moist well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Halimium libanotis, commonly known as rock rose or Mediterranean sunrose, is a vibrant and resilient evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. With its compact growth habit and silvery-green foliage, it adds a touch of elegance to any garden landscape. The plant bursts into bloom in spring and early summer, boasting cheerful yellow flowers that brighten up the surroundings.
Flowers: June-August
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.5m
Soil: Well-drained soil
Pot size: 3L,10L (subject to availability)
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Hydrangeas are beloved flowering shrubs renowned for their stunning blooms and versatility in garden landscapes. With their large, showy clusters of flowers, hydrangeas add a touch of elegance and charm to any outdoor space. These deciduous shrubs come in a variety of cultivars, offering a range of flower colours, including shades of pink, blue, purple, and white, depending on soil acidity and cultivar type. Their blooms can also vary in shape, from mophead and lacecap to panicle varieties, providing gardeners with ample options for creative landscaping. Hydrangeas typically prefer moist, well-drained soil and partial shade, although some varieties can tolerate full sun. They are relatively low-maintenance plants, requiring regular watering and occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage prolific flowering. Whether used as specimen plants, borders, or container plants, hydrangeas are sure to delight with their exquisite flowers and enduring appeal throughout the growing season.
Flowers: June-September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade (depending on variety)
Height: Up to 1.5m (depending on variety)
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil, fertile soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 7.5L, 10L + (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June-September
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 2m
Soil: Fertile -well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June-September
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.6m
Soil: Fertile -well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 7.5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: May – October
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 1m depending on the variety
Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 7.5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June – July
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 1.5m depending on the variety
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June – July
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 2.5m
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L ( subject to availability)
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Flowers: May-June
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 4m depending on the variety
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L, 12L, 20L + (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: June – August
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 1.5m
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Flowers: May-June
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 2.5m depending on the variety
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Please note the above plants listed are subject to availability and is not an exhaustive list of what is available, please contact your sales rep direct for specific requests.
Click here to view our list of June herbaceous plants looking good
Posted 7th Jun 4:42pm
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The world’s changing climate has many of us asking: What can we do to live more sustainably? Your garden is a great place to start. Below are practical tips for making your outdoor space kinder to the environment.
Install a water butt to collect and recycle rainwater for watering plants.
Direct water to the roots, not the leaves or flowers, to avoid waste.
Remove weeds so your plants get the full benefit of the water.
During hosepipe bans, use a watering can instead of a hose.
Water early in the morning or late in the evening to reduce evaporation.
Prioritise young plants and seedlings, as established plants can cope longer without water.
👉 Read our guide to watering in dry weather here
Save water by planting varieties that thrive with less watering.
Full sun options: Lavender, rosemary, buddleia, iris, kniphofia, salvia.
Shaded areas: Sarcococca, hypericum, euphorbia, digitalis.
These hardy plants will keep your garden looking vibrant while reducing water use.
Trees provide huge benefits for both the environment and your garden:
Absorb carbon dioxide and purify the air.
Offer homes for birds, insects, and other wildlife.
Reduce noise pollution in built-up areas.
Shade and cool your garden in summer.
Choose species with large leaves and wide crowns to maximise photosynthesis.
Native plants are perfectly adapted to the local climate and soil. They:
Require less maintenance and water.
Provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Support biodiversity in your area.
👉 See the RHS list of native trees and shrubs here
One-third of UK crops depend on bees and other pollinators. Help them thrive by planting species that attract them.
Popular with bees: Lavender, foxgloves, echinacea, wildflowers.
Attracts butterflies, moths, and hoverflies too.
👉 View our guide to pollinator-friendly plants here
Make your garden a safe haven for local wildlife:
Build birdhouses and feeders.
Create log piles for hedgehogs.
Add insect hotels for pollinators.
Small changes can make a big difference, especially in the colder months when food and shelter are scarce.
Composting reduces waste and gives your garden nutrient-rich soil. Use:
Leaves, grass cuttings, branches, natural debris.
Kitchen waste like fruit peels, eggshells, and old newspapers.
Homemade compost means fewer trips to the garden centre and a more self-sufficient garden.
Growing your own fruit and vegetables is:
Cost-effective
Rewarding
Better for the planet (reduces shipping emissions and plastic packaging).
Start simple with carrots, potatoes, apples, or berries before moving on to trickier crops.
Modern fences and walls can make it hard for animals like hedgehogs to move between gardens. Create small gaps or corridors to allow wildlife to pass through safely.
✨ By following these steps, you’ll not only create a greener, more sustainable garden but also a thriving space for plants, wildlife, and people.
Posted 4th Jun 9:16am
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When the weather turns hot and dry, your plants may struggle to get the moisture they need. Use this simple guide to keep your garden healthy and hydrated during drought conditions.
In gardening terms, a drought happens when:
Soil moisture in the root zone is depleted
Plants begin to wilt
There’s no measurable rain for 15 consecutive days
Avoid frequent, shallow watering
It only wets the surface and doesn’t reach the roots.
Result: Weak, shallow root systems.
Water deeply and less often
Encourages deeper root growth.
Helps plants access water from lower soil layers.
Apply mulch around the plant to hold in moisture.
Leave a 4–6 inch gap around the main stem to prevent fungal issues.
Remember: The most active water-absorbing roots are near the canopy edge, not right at the base.
Lightly hoe the surface (don’t go too deep!).
Benefits:
Reduces moisture loss from deeper soil layers.
Helps rain or irrigation soak in faster.
Avoid deep hoeing—it may cut surface roots.
Hose tip: Use a rose attachment to prevent strong streams that cause erosion and runoff.
Sprinklers: Great for even coverage—choose one with adjustable patterns for circular or rectangular areas.
Water timers: Make life easier by automating watering schedules.
Seep hoses (soaker hoses):
Can be left in place all year.
Perfect for drought-sensitive plants.
Store rainwater in a rainwater butt.
Best for lime-hating plants like:
Rhododendrons
Camellias
Azaleas
Half an inch of rain = ~13,600 gallons per acre (2.8 gallons per square yard).
In hot weather:
Water containers daily.
Be careful—overwatering can be as harmful as drought.
Posted 3rd Jun 4:06pm
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Fragrance in the garden can be just as important as colour or structure. Whether you’re designing for a domestic garden, a commercial landscape, or a sensory-focused space, choosing plants with reliable scent adds another dimension—one that evokes emotion, memory, and wellbeing.
At Johnsons Nurseries, we’ve selected a range of high-performing fragrant plants that offer seasonal interest, structure, and most importantly—natural perfume.
Lavender is a timeless favourite, prized for its calming aroma and versatility. Its long-flowering spikes are a magnet for bees and butterflies from mid-summer onwards, making it both ornamental and beneficial for pollinators. With its silver-grey foliage and distinctive purple blooms, it suits everything from formal borders to wildlife gardens and containers.
Fragrance: Classic, calming, and intense—great for paths and containers
Flowers: July – September
Position: Full sun
Height: Dependent on variety
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Available in 2L, 3L, 5L and 10L pots (depending on variety)
This evergreen climber is a go-to choice for adding vertical fragrance. Star Jasmine’s creamy-white flowers appear from late spring into summer, releasing a sweet, exotic perfume reminiscent of warm Mediterranean evenings. Its dark green leaves turn bronze in colder months, providing year-round interest.
Ideal for walls, trellises, or over archways, it needs a sunny, sheltered position and fertile, well-drained soil. As a bonus, it’s relatively low maintenance and offers structure along with scent.
Fragrance: Sweet and exotic, reminiscent of warm evenings
Flowers: June – August
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 9m
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Available in 5L, 10L and 20L pots (subject to availability)
Lilacs are classic spring-flowering shrubs that offer a burst of colour and scent in May and June. Their dense clusters of flowers fill the air with a nostalgic, sweet perfume, instantly recognisable and deeply evocative. Lilacs are perfect for cottage gardens, mixed borders, or as statement features in more formal planting schemes.
They prefer full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, particularly one that is neutral to alkaline. Available in sizes from 2L to 20L, lilacs offer strong early-season impact with minimal care once established.
Flowers: May – June
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 5m (depending on variety)
Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil
Available in 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L, 20L + pots. (subject to availability)
Sarcococca, or sweet box, is a hidden gem of winter planting. Flowering in the coldest months (December to February), it produces small, white blooms that release a surprisingly strong, sweet fragrance. Its evergreen foliage, compact habit, and tolerance of shade make it ideal for entranceways, shaded corners, or containers.
‘Winter Gem’ is particularly valued for providing seasonal scent when little else is in bloom. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and adds year-round structure to the garden.
Fragrance: Unexpectedly strong for such a small flower—spicy and sweet
Flowers: Late winter-early spring
Position: Partial shade
Height: Up to 0.5m
Soil: fertile, well-drained, moist soil
Daphne is an elegant, slow-growing shrub known for its early-season fragrance. From late winter into early spring, it produces clusters of pale pink blooms with a soft but rich scent. Its variegated, evergreen foliage adds year-round interest, making it a great choice for raised beds, containers, or near paths.
Daphnes do best in sheltered positions with full sun or partial shade and humus-rich, well-drained soil. Though relatively compact, they pack a sensory punch and work well in smaller garden spaces or courtyard designs.
Fragrance: Subtle and sophisticated
Flowers: December – March
Position: Full sun – Partial shade
Height: Up to 1.5m
Soil: fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil
No fragrant garden would be complete without roses. From classic tea roses to modern shrub and groundcover forms, scented varieties offer unmatched floral perfume. One standout is Rosa de L’hay, a vigorous shrub rose with deep purple blooms and an intense fragrance from July to September.
Roses prefer full sun and fertile, moisture-retentive soil. They’re ideal for traditional borders, rose gardens, or mixed planting schemes. We stock a wide range of perfumed rose varieties suitable for various garden styles and planting needs.
Fragrance: Deep, luxurious, and romantic
Flowers: July – September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – Partial shade
Height: Up to 2.5m (depending on variety)
Soil: fertile, well-drained, moist humus-rich soil
Whether for personal enjoyment or for creating appealing commercial spaces, fragrant planting can:
✔ Enhance outdoor living areas
✔ Provide year-round sensory value
✔ Support health and wellbeing through nature
✔ Encourage lingering and relaxation
We stock a wide range of hardy, nursery-proven fragrant plants suitable for a variety of schemes. Speak to our team for advice on combinations, seasonal highlights, or availability across pot sizes.
📞 Contact us today or explore our latest availability list online.
Posted 3rd Jun 11:14am
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Spring and early summer aren’t the only times for colour — some of the most striking blooms arrive later in the year. These late summer performers bring structure, pollinator interest, and vibrant colour just as many borders begin to fade.
Explore our selection of plants that flower from July to October, each with its own planting notes and availability.
Bright and bold, Crocosmia varieties such as ‘Lucifer’ (vivid scarlet-red) or ‘George Davidson’ (lemon-yellow) bring flame-like funnel flowers to sunny borders. Their sword-shaped leaves provide structure even before the flowers open, and their late blooms pair beautifully with Achillea, Heleniums, and ornamental grasses.
Flowers: August- September
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 1m tall (depending on variety)
Soil: Well drained, Hummus-rich soil
Available in 2L, 3L and 5L pots (depending on variety and availability)
Large, showy panicles of flowers that start white or lime-green and gradually blush pink with age, lasting well into autumn. Perfect as specimen shrubs or in large patio containers. Varieties such as ‘Limelight’ and ‘Vanille Fraise’ provide months of colour and structure.
Flowers: July – October (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun – partial shade
Height: Up to 1m tall (depending on variety)
Soil: Moist, well drained, Hummus-rich soil
Available in 3L, 5L, 7.5L and 10L pots (depending on variety and availability)
One of the best late-season pollinator plants, Sedum produces flat umbels of deep pink to crimson flowers that persist into autumn, often drying beautifully for winter interest. Its grey-green succulent foliage adds texture year-round. Pairs well with grasses and rudbeckias.
Flowers: August – October (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.45m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Available in 2l and 3L pots (depending on variety)
These prairie perennials bring bold daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, orange, and white, each with a prominent central cone loved by butterflies and bees. Seedheads remain decorative through autumn and provide food for birds.
Flowers: July – September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 1m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Available in 2l and 3L pots (depending on variety)
Golden-yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centres, perfect for lighting up late-summer borders. Varieties like ‘Goldsturm’ provide long-lasting colour and look stunning alongside grasses or asters for contrast.
Flowers: August – October (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 075m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Available in 2l pots (depending on variety)
Striking globes of trumpet-shaped flowers, usually blue or white, carried on tall, strong stems. Perfect for pots or in sunny borders, they add architectural height and thrive in well-drained soil.
Flowers: July – September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 0.6m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Available in 2l pots (depending on variety)
Airy and elegant, with tall branching stems topped by clusters of lilac-purple flowers that hover beautifully among other plants. Excellent for adding vertical structure without blocking views. In mild winters, it may self-seed and return year after year.
Flowers: June – September (depending on variety)
Position: Full sun
Height: Up to 2m (depending on variety)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Available in 2l pots (depending on variety)
Perfect for late summer into autumn, Japanese Anemones bring elegant saucer-shaped flowers in shades of pink and white, dancing on tall wiry stems above rich foliage. They thrive in part shade, making them ideal for brightening up spots where summer colour has faded.
🌸 Flowers: August – October
☀️ Position: Partial shade – full sun
📏 Height: Up to 1.2m (depending on variety)
🌱 Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
Available in: 2L, 3L and 5L pots
For even more seasonal interest, consider Asters for clouds of daisy-like blooms well into autumn, Heleniums with their fiery orange and red tones, Dahlias for bold colour and long-lasting cut flowers, or Perovskia (Russian Sage) for silvery foliage topped with spires of violet-blue. These make excellent companions to the plants above and extend your garden’s display right through to the first frosts.
Posted 2nd Jun 3:29pm
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With warmer temperatures and extra sunlight this month, there’s plenty to be doing in the garden, from mowing the lawn to trimming topiary and filling in your borders with herbaceous or bedding plants.
Check out our June gardening tips below, put together by Chairman and horticulturist John Richardson.
1)Continue mowing established lawns frequently. Raise the blades a little in parched weather. Treat with weed killer if necessary. Remember to water new lawns in parched weather. Consider laying paving as stepping-stones in areas of high wear.
2) Dead-head roses and other plants with a succession of flowers to ensure large blooms and a constant display through the summer. Cut rose stems back to an actively growing bud. Seversuckers from the rootstock by tearing them off, or if too large, cut with a very sharp knife as close to the stem as possible.
3) Complete the planting of hardy annuals, ensure they are well watered in and kept watered for the first month. Ensure that slugs and snails do not cause too much damage by removing them by hand or treating them with appropriate slug and snail killer.
4) Lightly clip box edging and topiary to remove wandering shoots. Remember to provide feed and water, particularly if they are growing in containers. Trim back the flowering growth of Erica carnea varieties and top dress with peat.
5) Check the borders for unexpected gaps and fill them with bedding plants or herbaceous plants, remembering to water them in the coming weeks!
6) Plant out young dahlias now the potential for frost is past. Keep well-watered and control greenfly. Apply a mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
7) Water containers whenever the surface feels dry to the touch. Add a liquid feed to the water unless you have incorporated a long-release fertilizer earlier in the season.
8) Bright red lily beetles are already on the rampage again. Look for them on the upper surface of lily and Fritillaria leaves, where they take notches out of the leaves. They appear to move back down to soil level in the evening but need catching in daylight. They don’t fly, but any disturbance sends them falling back to ground level, where they remain with their black underside upwards. Eggs are laid on the underside of the leaves, and larvae live within a mound of their own frass.
9) Remove self-sown seedlings of ash and sycamore before they become too established.
10) Take softwood or semi-ripe cuttings of cotoneasters, deutzias, fuchsias and philadelphus—root in a glasshouse or cold frame.
11) Reduce the number of floating plant leaves in the pond to allow light into the lower regions.
12) Tie in the soft young growth of raspberries, be careful not to break them off!.
13) Pinch out the growing tips of annual plants to encourage bushiness.
14) Sow winter pansies, primulas, violas and Brompton stocks under glass. Foxgloves and wallflowers can be sown outside in a weed-free area of the border to flower next year.
15) Earth-up main-crop potatoes and lift early potatoes when they have reached the size of a hen’s egg.
16) When watering greenhouse plants, spray a mist over benches, paths, and windows, and open doors and windows on hot days to help reduce the incidence of red spider.
17) Keep tying in the long shoots of climbing plants. Tie stronger stems to trellis or posts.
Posted 1st Jun 1:44pm
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We have donated hundreds of plants to Yorkshire charities as part of our centenary celebration.
We celebrate our 100th birthday in June and are marking our centenary year with a donation of plants to a different charity each month.
So far, we have gifted hundreds of plants worth more than £600 to Henshaw’s in Knaresborough, Hope Pastures, Leeds, York Teaching Hospital Charity and, most recently, the Blue Cross at Thirsk.
Plant varieties recently donated include a wide range of shrubs and herbaceous from Lavandula Hidcote to ‘Achillea’ new white 3L, and Digitalis dalmation rose 2L, Nandina Obsessed 5L, Paeonia ‘white wings’ 2L, Phlox Emerald cushion blue 2L, Scabiosa ‘Butterfly Blue’ 2L and Vinca minor 2L.
Blue Cross Animal Welfare Assistant, Lyn Henderson said: “The team at Thirsk Blue Cross would like to thank Johnson’s of Whixley for their generous donation of plants for our site. It’s lovely that everyone who visits our centre will benefit from them and they are already creating a welcoming environment.”
Hope Pastures Sanctuary Manager, Leonnie Martin said: “We were absolutely thrilled to be chosen as the winning charity from Johnson’s of Whixley and the prize selection of plants was amazing. We have already installed some in our secret garden and we are using the others to create a peaceful piece of garden at the top of our site as a celebration of the people who leave us a legacy to help us do our work.”
The last year has been a challenge for many charities; people haven’t had the funds to donate like they usually would. It’s great to give something back to local charities and help their outdoor spaces bloom.
Posted 1st Jun 9:32am
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