A warm welcome to Adam Davis, who joins the sales team as our southern sales rep; find out about Adam’s hobbies and new role below:
1. What will your new job role include?
Developing the sales and profitability of our Amenity sector, through the management of existing accounts and by seeking out, and developing, relationships with new customers.
2. What are you looking forward to most in your new role?
Getting to know the customers and identifying new business opportunities available.
3. What do you think the challenges will be?
Continuing to exceed our customer’s expectations around lead time, whilst working within the ever-increasing legislation and environmental uncertainties.
4. Where did you previously work, and what was your role?
As an estimator for a kitchen manufacturer – supplying kitchens, on a large scale, to new build developments and refurbishments.
5. Anything you have learnt so far that you didn’t know before?
I have already learnt too much to list! Particularly lots of (Latin) plant names!
6. What do you like to get up to outside of work?
I enjoy most sports, mainly playing football and road cycling. I am also part of a running club. I enjoy growing veg and cooking with less commonly used ingredients. But of course, my favourite past-time must be wrestling with my two young boys!
7. Favourite meal?
I’ll happily eat most things. As a true Yorkshireman, put gravy on it, and I’m there!
8. What football team do you support?
York City FC
9. You have an allotment; what do you like to grow?
I love growing chillies, however, I’m trying to grow more alternative veg’, such as fennel.
10. Skiing or a beach holiday?
I’d have to say skiing, although I have been skiing indoors in Dubai, so maybe you can have both!
Vicky Newell, Amenity Sales Manager said: “We are thrilled to have Adam Davis join our Amenity sales team; he will primarily be looking after our customers in the South of England. We wish him well as he settles into his new role”.
Posted 26th Apr 1:49pm
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Johnsons staff have achieved over 11 million steps during March as part of the Cancer Researches Walk All Over Cancer Challenge.
The staff involved in the challenge raised a combined amount of £736.50 for the Cancer Research Charity and achieved a combined step count of 11.4 million steps.
28 members of staff at the nursery pledged to walk 10,000 steps each day during March and an internal challenge was organized where staff members merged into teams of four. The team with the most steps during March won a prize from the company.
The winning team ‘Retatch’ included Steven Morton, Matt Campey, Katalin Dacre and Martyn Osbourne who achieved a whopping 2.3 million steps combined.
The team were able to rack up their steps during the working day on the nursery with the average outside worker clocking up 10,000-15,000 steps per day, they would then go for additional walks on an evening and weekend.
Staff taking part in the challenge also included Hannah Holland, Hannah Smith, Katie Short, Frances Whyte, Sarah Greenwood, Hannah Smith(2), Vicky Newell, Tony Coles, Andrew Barker, Adrian Price, Rob Forrester, Terry Cooper, Eleanor Richardson, Rachael McPherson, Chris Davis, Tracey Richardson, Tom Chilton, Mick Huby, Russ Berkley, Alex Harmon, Isaac Onions, Claire Horner, Jonathan Richardson and Dmytro Orlov.
Walks completed in the challenge include nursery walks, Mam Tor to Kinder Scout, Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve, Duncansby Stacks, Brimham Rocks, Whitby, The Stray, Harrogate and Wentworth Castle Gardens.
All staff taking part received a cancer-research t-shirt, Johnson’s water bottle and a certificate for completing the month’s challenge.
Marketing Manager and challenge organizer, Eleanor Richardson said: “ The walking challenge has had many benefits, from team building to improved mental health. Staff have been walking together on a lunchtime, purposely going further afield for walks on evenings and weekends and have all felt the benefits mentally and physically.
Not to mention the positive impact the fundraising has provided too knowing we have raised vital funds for the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research. We are over the moon with the funds raised which is what this challenge was all about.”
Cancer Research is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information. The funding supports anything from a new research centre to glass slides that are used to analyse cancer cells. Globally cancer research invests 400 million dollars each year across prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Over the last 40 years, cancer survival rates in the UK have doubled. In the 1970s just 1 in 4 people survived their disease for 10 years or more. Today 2 in 4 survive. cancer researchers’ ambition is to accelerate progress and see 3 in 4 patients survive the disease by 2034.
Posted 11th Apr 11:37am
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To celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee and gardening, we have created a competition for local Primary Schools to design a Platinum Jubilee Garden and win £250 worth of plants for their school.
What do you have to do?
What will I win?
Those in 2nd and 3rd place will win a plant for their own garden.
Terms and Conditions
For further information or any questions please email marketing@nurserymen.co.uk
Posted 7th Apr 3:26pm
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We have all been devastated by the recent news in Ukraine and have started a collection of items needed. Staff, customers and suppliers can donate items which we will then organise going to the Yorkshire to Ukraine group.
Yorkshire to Ukraine is run by local people and businesses who have joined forces to start collecting donations and transporting them to Ukraine. So far they have organised and transported 13 vans/trailers, and 5 Artics full to the brim of donations.
More information on the charity can be found below:
If you wish to add to our collection, please leave goods in our reception area or contact marketing@nurserymen.co.uk.
Items needed include:
– Food (Dried food (something they can cook easily), Canned foods, Children’s juices in plastic bottles, baby bottles, baby formula, protein bars)
– Hygiene products (Nappies, wet wipes, sanitary items, toilet paper, disinfection products, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toothpaste and toothbrushes)
– Linen (Camp beds, sleeping mats/yoga mats, sleeping bags, bedding, towels, blankets, duvets and pillows)
– First Aid (Bags, dressings, gloves, bandages, painkillers, cough and cold medicine, children’s medicines)
– Clothing (Brand new. Winter gloves and hats for children and adults, socks, thermals, socks and shoes)
– Electronics (Power banks, torches, batteries)
Once we have a large number of items, we will deliver them to the Yorkshire to Ukraine group direct.
Posted 7th Apr 8:52am
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Spring is finally here, with trees starting to bloom, daffodils and tulips starting to emerge and bees making an appearance for their first nectar collections. There’s plenty to be doing in the garden this month from deadheading flowering bulbs to applying lawn fertilizer. Check out our latest reminders, put together by our Chairman and Horticulturist John Richardson.
Prune early flowering shrubs such as Forsythia & Hamamellis after flowering is over.
Mulch shrubs and fruit bushes when the weather begins to warm up, but not deeply into the centre of the shrub.
Soak rootballs of new evergreen shrubs before planting and water in after planting.
Propagate perennials such as Rudbeckias, Heleniums and Monardas by dividing older plant stools, ensuring that you choose a healthy outer section.
Divide and replant primroses when they have finished flowering.
In mild weather slugs and snails may well begin to eat the shoots of newly growing perennials. Use environmentally approved slug pellets as a control.
Continue to dead-head spent daffodils, tulips and other late wintering flowering shrubs.
Towards the end of the month collect woody twigs to use as supports for perennials before they get too long and straggly.
Apply residual weedkillers to gravelled driveways and footpaths. Be careful to ensure that the application is confined to the treated area and not the surroundings.
Begin mowing the lawn weekly, but with the blades set quite high until the rate of weeds that suddenly appear, give the lawn a top-dressing of high Nitrogen fertilizer.
Make sure old leaves of Helleborus have been removed.
Tie in the young growth of climbing plants and trained plants. Pinch out some of the young growths if new shoots are too prolific.
For more hints and tips head to our solution page here
Posted 7th Apr 9:23am
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May has arrived as bulbs start to fade in borders and are replaced by vibrant flowering herbaceous and shrubs as summer is on its way. Now is the perfect time to prepare your garden for summer. Check out our latest reminders, put together by our Chairman and Horticulturist John Richardson.
Prune early flowering shrubs such as Forsythia after flowering is over. Remove deadwood and thin shoots to keep older bushes in shape.
Pick off dead flower heads of Rhododendrons and Azaleas to allow new growths to develop, and mulch with leaf mould.
Dahlias may begin to sprout in mild conditions under glass, but don’t plant out until frost is past. Consider taking cuttings of the first shoots.
Some plants like Forget-me-Nots can spread very rapidly from seed. To contain them, pull up the plants as soon as they finish flowering to prevent them from seeding everywhere.
Trim lawn edges frequently to develop a firm edge which will not sink when walked upon.
In dry spells, continue to water those trees and shrubs planted since Christmas.
If you have not used weedkiller to treat the lawn this Spring, use the grass mowings to mulch trees and hedge plants.
Propagate greenhouse plants, mainly foliage and climbing plants. Increase shading as necessary, and watch out for those odd late frosts.
Pick off the flower heads from spent daffodils, tulips, and other spring-flowering bulbs which have gone over, and give a top-dressing of general fertiliser.
In mild weather, slugs and snails may well begin to eat the shoots of newly growing perennials. Use environmentally approved slug pellets as a control.
Start spraying roses regularly against greenflies using a systemic insecticide. Remove rolled-up leaves containing Tortrix caterpillar or sawfly grubs and destroy.
Continue to stake tall herbaceous plants such as Delphiniums. Pinch out the tips of other tall-growing plants. Thin out the older weak shoots from the centre of plants more than three years old.
Apply residual weedkillers to gravelled driveways and footpaths. Be very careful to ensure that the application is confined to the treated area and not surroundings.
Begin mowing the lawn weekly, but with the blades set quite high until the rate of growth increases. Dig out those perennial weeds that suddenly appear.
Continue to support glasshouse grown tomato stems and remove side shoots regularly. Feed every week or 10 days after the fruits begin to swell. Stop laterals growing from the main stems of cucumbers and remove all male flowers and tendrils.
Remove raspberry suckers coming up away from the bed row. Thin new canes to 15cm. apart on the support wires.
For more hints and tips head to our solution page here
Posted 29th Apr 10:46am
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As spring unfolds, the garden truly begins to stir — buds swell, blossom appears, and new foliage unfurls. April is a beautiful transitional moment, with shrubs and herbaceous plants like Clematis, Pieris, Spiraea, and Brunnera coming into bloom. Below, we’ve gathered some of our favourite flowering plants for April interest to bring colour, structure, and life to your garden projects.
A graceful small tree or large shrub that offers beauty in every season. In early spring, it produces delicate, star-shaped white flowers that shimmer against young bronze foliage. As the season progresses, the leaves mature to a rich green, before turning fiery shades of red and orange in autumn. In summer, small, dark purple berries provide a feast for birds — making this both a stunning and wildlife-friendly addition to any garden.
🗓️ Flowers: March – April
☀️ Position: Full sun to partial shade
📏 Height: Up to 10m (depending on variety)
🌱 Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to acidic
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L, 12L+ (variety-dependent)
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A tough and reliable perennial, Bergenia forms a low, leafy clump of large, leathery evergreen leaves that provide attractive ground cover year-round. In early spring, upright stems emerge topped with clusters of pink or magenta flowers — a vital early source of pollen for bees and other pollinators. As the seasons shift, the foliage often takes on rich tones of red and bronze, adding extra seasonal interest.
🗓️ Flowers: March – April
☀️ Position: Full sun to partial shade
📏 Height: Up to 0.6m (depending on variety)
🌱 Soil: Suitable for most soil types
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L, 3L (variety-dependent)
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A true gem for shady spots, Brunnera lights up spring borders with sprays of tiny, sky-blue flowers that resemble forget-me-nots. These delicate blooms rise above a lush carpet of heart-shaped leaves, often dusted in silver or etched with green veining, depending on the variety. A beautiful and reliable groundcover plant that brings brightness and texture to dappled shade.
🗓️ Flowers: April – May
☀️ Position: Partial shade
📏 Height: Up to 0.4m (depending on variety)
🌱 Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L, 3L (variety-dependent)
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A striking early-flowering shrub, Chaenomeles brings vibrant colour to walls, fences, and borders just as the garden begins to wake. Its open, cup-shaped flowers — in shades of pink, red, or white — appear from March onwards, often before the leaves, creating a bold splash of spring colour. It’s a great choice for training against a wall or allowing to grow freely as a compact, informal shrub.
🗓️ Flowers: March – May
☀️ Position: Full sun to partial shade
📏 Height: Up to 2.5m
🌱 Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L, 3L, 3LD, 5L (variety-dependent)
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A timeless favourite for early-season colour, Camellia is a striking evergreen shrub that brings glossy, deep green foliage and exquisite blooms in shades of pink, red, and white. Many varieties are already in bud by early February, ready to open just when the garden needs it most. Ideal for a partially shaded border or a statement container, Camellias offer structure and elegance through every season.
🗓️ Flowers: February – April (depending on variety)
☀️ Position: Partial shade (avoid east-facing spots)
📏 Height: Up to 4m+ (variety-dependent)
📐 Width: Up to 2.5m
🌱 Soil: Moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acidic
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L, 3L, 5L, 7.5L, 10L, 20L+ (variety-dependent)
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Clematis brings elegance and vertical interest to the garden, with varieties that bloom from early spring through late summer. Some begin flowering as early as April — particularly Clematis alpina, macropetala, and early montana types — offering a soft cascade of nodding, bell-shaped or starry blooms in shades of blue, pink, white, and purple. Ideal for covering fences, arches, or obelisks, they add colour and height just as the garden comes alive.
🗓️ Flowers: April onwards (depending on the variety)
☀️ Position: Sun or partial shade (roots kept cool)
📏 Height: Varies widely – up to 3–4m+ depending on type
🌱 Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L, 3L (variety-dependent)
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A delicate and enchanting shrub, Corylopsis lights up the early spring garden with softly scented, pale yellow, bell-like flowers that dangle from bare branches in March and April. As the blooms fade, bronzed, hazel-like leaves emerge and mature to a fresh, bright green, adding texture and movement to partially shaded borders.
🗓️ Flowers: March – April
☀️ Position: Partial shade
📏 Height: Up to 1.5m (depending on variety)
📐 Width: Up to 1.5m
🌱 Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained, acidic
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 10L, 20L (variety-dependent)
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An evergreen favourite, Choisya adds year-round structure and spring fragrance to the garden. In April, clusters of star-shaped, citrus-scented white flowers emerge against glossy green or golden-yellow foliage, depending on the variety. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it’s perfect for borders, hedging, or containers, offering both beauty and resilience.
🗓️ Flowers: April – May (with some varieties reblooming later)
☀️ Position: Full sun to partial shade
📏 Height: Up to 2.5m (depending on variety)
📐 Width: Up to 2m
🌱 Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of types
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L+ (variety-dependent)
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A charming deciduous shrub that bursts into bloom in late spring, Deutzia is loved for its frothy clusters of star-shaped white or pink flowers. These lightly scented blooms often smother the arching stems, creating a soft, romantic effect perfect for mixed borders or cottage-style planting. After flowering, its neat green foliage keeps the plant looking fresh and tidy through summer.
🗓️ Flowers: May – June (some varieties may start in late April)
☀️ Position: Full sun to partial shade
📏 Height: Up to 2m (depending on variety)
📐 Width: Up to 1.5m
🌱 Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L, 3L, 5L (variety-dependent)
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Delicate yet striking, Dicentra is a spring-flowering perennial treasured for its graceful, arching stems adorned with heart-shaped flowers in soft pink or pure white. Blooming above finely divided, fern-like foliage, it brings a romantic, cottage-garden charm to shady borders and woodland settings. A reliable favourite that quietly steals the show in spring.
🗓️ Flowers: April – June (depending on variety)
☀️ Position: Partial shade (can tolerate full shade)
📏 Height: Up to 0.75m (depending on variety)
📐 Width: Up to 0.6m
🌱 Soil: Moist, fertile, humus-rich, well-drained
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L, 3L (variety-dependent)
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A long-flowering favourite, Erysimum ‘Bowles’s Mauve’ offers months of soft mauve blooms held on upright stems above evergreen, grey-green foliage. This compact perennial starts flowering in early spring and can continue well into autumn, making it a reliable source of colour and pollinator interest. Ideal for borders, containers, or gravel gardens, it thrives in full sun and is wonderfully low maintenance.
🗓️ Flowers: March – October (with regular deadheading)
☀️ Position: Full sun
📏 Height: Up to 0.75m
📐 Width: Up to 0.6m
🌱 Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L, 3L (subject to availability)
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A bold architectural perennial, Euphorbia wulfenii makes a striking statement with its towering stems topped by huge, domed heads of yellow-green flowers with distinctive bronze centres. Blooming from late March into May, the eye-catching blooms rise above a base of bluish-green, evergreen foliage. Perfect for adding height, texture, and contrast to sunny borders or gravel gardens.
🗓️ Flowers: Late March – May
☀️ Position: Full sun
📏 Height: Up to 1.2m+
📐 Width: Up to 1m
🌱 Soil: Well-drained, light to moderately fertile soil
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L (subject to availability)
⚠️ Note: The milky sap can be an irritant — wear gloves when pruning.
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A show-stopping spring shrub, Exochorda — often called ‘The Bride’ — is loved for its profusion of pure white, saucer-shaped flowers that cover its arching branches in April and May. The blooms arrive in such abundance they almost obscure the fresh green foliage beneath, creating a cascading, bridal veil effect. Graceful, easy to grow, and ideal for adding brightness to mixed borders.
🗓️ Flowers: April – May
☀️ Position: Full sun to light shade
📏 Height: Up to 2.5m (depending on variety)
📐 Width: Up to 2m
🌱 Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 3L, 5L+ (subject to variety and availability)
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A classic herald of spring, Forsythia ‘Lynwood Gold’ bursts into brilliant golden-yellow bloom in March and April, often before its leaves emerge. Its upright stems become smothered in vivid flowers, lighting up borders, hedgerows, or walls with cheerful colours. Once the flowering finishes, fresh green foliage carries the interest into summer.
🗓️ Flowers: March – April
☀️ Position: Full sun to light shade
📏 Height: Up to 2.5m
📐 Width: Up to 2.5m
🌱 Soil: Any moist, well-drained soil
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 3L, 5L+ (subject to variety and availability)
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A cheerful and easy-going shrub, Kerria is a fantastic choice for brightening up a shady spot. From March through May, it produces a profusion of pom-pom-like double yellow flowers that bring a splash of sunshine to borders and woodland-style gardens. Its graceful, arching stems and fresh green foliage add movement and texture even after the blooms fade.
🗓️ Flowers: March – May
☀️ Position: Full sun to partial shade
📏 Height: Up to 2m
🌱 Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 10L (variety-dependent and subject to availability)
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A wonderfully fragrant evergreen shrub, Osmanthus × burkwoodii produces clusters of small, white, tubular flowers in mid to late spring, filling the air with a sweet, jasmine-like scent. Its neat, glossy dark green leaves provide year-round structure, making it an excellent choice for hedging, topiary, or as a stand-alone specimen in borders.
🗓️ Flowers: April – May
☀️ Position: Full sun to partial shade
📏 Height: Up to 3m (can be clipped to size)
📐 Width: Up to 2.5m
🌱 Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 3L, 5L, 10L+ (subject to variety and availability)
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A compact flowering cherry that delivers a burst of early spring charm, Prunus ‘Kojo-no-mai’ features masses of delicate, pale pink flowers that open from deep crimson buds on zig-zagging bare branches. After flowering, bright green leaves emerge and later turn rich shades of orange and red in autumn. Its tidy size and elegant shape make it ideal for small gardens, patio pots, or Japanese-style plantings.
🗓️ Flowers: March – April
☀️ Position: Full sun
📏 Height: Up to 2.5m
📐 Width: Up to 2m
🌱 Soil: Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 3L, 5L, 10L (subject to variety and availability)
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A true spring showstopper, Magnolia enchants with its large, goblet- or star-shaped blooms that appear on bare branches before the leaves emerge. Flowering from March into April, varieties range from soft pinks and creamy whites to deep purples, making it a striking focal point in any garden. Whether grown as a statement tree or a compact shrub, magnolias bring timeless elegance and early-season drama.
🗓️ Flowers: March – April (variety dependent)
☀️ Position: Full sun to light shade (sheltered from cold winds)
📏 Height: From 2m to 8m+ depending on variety
📐 Width: Varies – often spreading with age
🌱 Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 5L, 7.5L, 10L, 20L+ (variety-dependent)
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A stunning evergreen shrub that brings year-round interest, Pieris japonica shines in spring with cascading clusters of bell-shaped white or pink flowers. These elegant blooms often emerge alongside vivid red or bronze new growth, creating a striking contrast against its glossy green foliage. Perfect for borders, containers, or woodland-style gardens, Pieris thrives in acidic soil and adds structure, colour, and texture through the seasons.
🗓️ Flowers: March – May
☀️ Position: Partial shade (tolerates full sun if soil remains moist)
📏 Height: Up to 2.5m (depending on variety)
📐 Width: Up to 2m
🌱 Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich acidic soil
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L+ (subject to variety and availability)
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A classic early spring shrub, Ribes sanguineum bursts into bloom from March with hanging clusters of rich pink or red flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. Its lobed, aromatic foliage emerges shortly after, creating a soft, textured backdrop that lasts through summer. A fantastic choice for informal borders, wildlife-friendly gardens, or adding a splash of colour to a mixed hedge.
🗓️ Flowers: March – April
☀️ Position: Full sun to partial shade
📏 Height: Up to 2m
📐 Width: Up to 1.5m
🌱 Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 3L, 5L (subject to variety and availability)
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Salix varieties, especially dwarf types like Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’ or Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’, offer early-season charm with their silky catkins that appear on bare stems in late winter to early spring. These soft, silver-pink or golden buds are a delight for pollinators and bring gentle texture to the garden. Many forms have a neat, compact habit, making them perfect for pots, borders, or focal points in smaller spaces.
🗓️ Flowers: February – April (depending on variety)
☀️ Position: Full sun
📏 Height: From 1m to 2.5m (depending on form)
📐 Width: Up to 2m
🌱 Soil: Moist, well-drained soil (tolerates heavier ground)
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 3L, 5L, 10L+ (subject to variety and availability)
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A compact, evergreen shrub with year-round appeal, Skimmia is valued for its glossy, deep green foliage and fragrant clusters of creamy-white spring flowers. Many varieties produce showy red or pink buds that hold through winter before bursting into bloom — a welcome sign of the changing seasons. Female plants may also bear glossy red berries in autumn if a male pollinator is nearby. Ideal for shady borders, containers, or underplanting larger shrubs.
🗓️ Flowers: April – May (with colourful buds often appearing earlier)
☀️ Position: Partial to full shade
📏 Height: Up to 1.2m (depending on variety)
📐 Width: Up to 1.2m
🌱 Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L (subject to variety and availability)
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Viburnum is a versatile genus offering both evergreen and deciduous options, with many varieties blooming in early to mid-spring. From the soft pink clusters of Viburnum x bodnantense to the snowy white domes of Viburnum opulus, these shrubs bring beauty, structure, and fragrance to borders and hedges. Many varieties also offer attractive autumn colour and showy berries, making them a great all-season choice.
🗓️ Flowers: March – May (depending on variety)
☀️ Position: Full sun to partial shade
📏 Height: From 1.5m to 3m+ (variety-dependent)
📐 Width: Up to 2.5m
🌱 Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates most types
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 3L, 5L, 10L+ (subject to variety and availability)
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A hardy, ground-hugging evergreen, Vinca is perfect for carpeting shady spots with glossy green foliage and cheerful star-shaped flowers. Blooming from early spring, its violet-blue, purple, or white blooms add a fresh splash of colour when little else is flowering. Tough, low maintenance, and ideal for weed suppression, Vinca minor and Vinca major are perfect for underplanting trees, edging paths, or covering awkward corners.
🗓️ Flowers: March-May (often with repeat blooms later in the year)
☀️ Position: Partial shade to full shade
📏 Height: Up to 0.2–0.3m (spreads widely)
📐 Spread: Can trail or spread 1m+
🌱 Soil: Any moist, well-drained soil
📦 Pot Sizes Available: 2L, 3L (subject to variety and availability)
Soil: any but very dry soil
Pot size: 2L, 3L, 5L (depending on variety and subject to availability)
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Layering for impact: Place taller structural shrubs like Amelanchier or Magnolia at the back, with mid-height interest from Choisya, Pieris, or Viburnum, and lower plants like Brunnera, Vinca, or Erysimum at the front.
Colour pairing: Combine soft spring tones — pink Camellias, white Spiraea, and blue Pulmonaria — for a calm, romantic palette.
Scent zones: Cluster fragrant plants near doorways or seating areas (Osmanthus, Skimmia, Daphne, Viburnum bodnantense).
🐝 Pulmonaria, Brunnera, Erysimum, Ribes, Skimmia, Camellia, and Corylopsis are all great for early pollinators.
Posted 11th Apr 1:00pm
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