Monthly Archives: January 2018

• 

  Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Aureomarginatus’

  Posted on January 30, 2018 by stephenryan in drought tolerant, evergreen, Foliage plants, Good Pot Plant, perfumed, shade tolerant, Shrubs, winter interest

  As the national collection holder of the Genus Osmanthus I thought it about time to feature at least one and the one I’ve chosen is the above as I have a half good picture of it. It is a hardy evergreen shrub to about 2metres with handsome gold variegated holly like leaves that would be […]

  No Comments. Continue Reading...
• 

  Erythrina crista-galli

  Posted on January 28, 2018 by stephenryan in Collector Plants, Deciduous, drought tolerant, Foliage plants, Shrubs

  The hardiest of its Genus the coral tree adds quite a touch of the exotic to any garden with its thick spine covered branches and brilliant red pea flowers during the warmer months. The trifoliate leaves are also telling in the garden, and it will grow well in full sun in any well drained site. […]

  No Comments. Continue Reading...
• 

  Euonymus cornutus

  Posted on January 28, 2018 by stephenryan in autumn colour, berries, Collector Plants, drought tolerant, Foliage plants, Good for cutting, Shrubs

  This Chinese shrub will grow to about 2metres or so with narrow semi-evergreen leaves and a light airy framework. the leaves are bright green and willow like and those that do shed in autumn turn soft pinky-orange. It has small chocolate coloured flowers in spring that for this Genus are quite showy and then the […]

  No Comments. Continue Reading...
• 

  Euonymus fortunei ‘Colorata’

  Posted on January 24, 2018 by stephenryan in autumn colour, berries, Climbing plants, drought tolerant, evergreen, Foliage plants, Good for cutting, Ground cover, shade tolerant, Shrubs, winter interest

  This has to be one of the most indestructible plants I grow so could be something everyone should plant except it would then be as common as muck which it is in Europe and America! It can be grown as a lax shrubby ground cover , trailed over a large bank or espaliered along a […]

  No Comments. Continue Reading...
• 

  Chionanthus retusa

  Posted on January 3, 2018 by stephenryan in autumn colour, berries, Collector Plants, Deciduous, Foliage plants, shade trees, Trees

  You rarely see the Chinese fringe tree (or its American counterpart) planted in gardens and it is due to the fact that their are quite difficult to propagate so are rarely offered or asked for! This is a true shame as it is a hardy and stunning late spring flowering small tree ideal for a […]

  No Comments. Continue Reading...