| Description | Prunus laurocerasus
Long, large glossy emerald green leaves make that of the Cherry Laurel, a popular plant for formal hedging and screening.
• Strong scented creamy white flowers
• Full sun and shade tolerant
• Grows in almost any soil and tolerates drought and pollution
8"/20cm pot size. | Acer Palmatum "Oregon Sunset" Low Graft
Oregon Sunset is a deciduous tree with a rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. Oregon Sunset Japanese Maple has attractive burgundy foliage which emerges red in Spring. The lobed palmate leaves are highly ornamental and turn outstanding shades of gold, orange and crimson in the fall. Ideal for mass planting and hedging/screening.
12" pot size.
Available online ONLY - Not in store. | Cercis canadensis 'Flame'
The 'Flame' Redbud is a small feature tree, that unlike other Redbuds, produces vibrant red new growth and double-petal rose-pink flowers. It is a gorgeous deciduous tree that loves both full sunlight and partial shade. This tree is butterfly and bee attracting and is late flowering compared to other varieties, but well worth the wait!
See our Cercis Factsheet here for more about the different Cercis varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Acer palmatum 'Arakawa'
Arakawa produces rough bark which shows up after several years of growth and becomes quite prominent as the maple ages. This variety is a vigorous grower that is also hardy. It produces a fantastic Autumn colour with foliage turning bright orange and red. Loves a position of full sun or part shade. Can tolerate cold temperates.
| Echium candicans
Also known as Pride of Madeira, (Echium candicans syn. Echium fastuosum) is a stunning architectural plant! The large spires of blue purple flower spikes with delicate pink stamens throughout Spring and Summer provide the perfect highlight above the silvery foliage.
This hardy perennial loves a full sun or part shade position. Drought tolerant frost hardy and grows well in dry climates. Ideal for adding the wow factor to your garden. Echium tends to last only 3-5 years before looking a bit raggedy, but plants will usually drop a few seeds in this timeframe and a new one will replace the older version. Can be grown in a large tub to create a magnificent highlight. |
| Additional information | | |
| Botanical Name |
Cercis canadensis 'Flame'
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| Other Common Names |
Eastern Redbud, Red Cottonwood, Redbud
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| Origin |
North America
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Best time to plant |
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| Planting Distance |
2-3m apart
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| Max Height |
5m
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| Max Width |
4m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
Only if required, Only in winter
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| Size Maintained at |
3m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Pink
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| Fragrance |
None
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| Foliage Colour |
Green, Red
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| Autumn Colour |
Yellow
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| Fruit / Seed |
Rarely, Yes – Non-edible
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Shade Tree, Feature Tree
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