Planting new trees and shrubs is not a difficult job, but one to get right, if you want your new plants to have the best start in life. The most important considerations are root establishment and health, weather, soil conditions and aftercare. To support early root establishment, we recommend using farmyard manure to assist root stimulation and healthy growth.
This advice is suitable for all trees and shrubs, whether containerised, bare-root or rootballed:
Planting is best done between October and April. Container-grown plants can be planted any time of year, but are easier to care for if planted in Autumn or Winter, as they need less watering than ones planted in Spring or Summer. Bare-root and rootballed trees and shrubs are only available in Autumn and Winter. They should be planted immediately, but if this is not possible, then they can be heeled in (temporary planting in soil or compost to prevent the roots drying out) until planting is possible.
Problems: Planting too deep is a common cause of tree death. Aim to plant at the same depth that the tree was growing in the nursery. Poor establishment and brown leaves are also sometimes encountered after planting.
Mountain Flax. A clump-forming perennial with upright narrow, bronze-green leaves with dark rose-pink margins. Tubular, yellow-green flowers in summer. Height 2m. Spread 2m. Flowers from July to August. Evergreen.
Clump forming perennial with rich, dark purple-black foliage. It holds its colour well and is useful contrast for other foliage. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Grows well in most conditions. Evergreen and hardy. Full sun/part shade.
Perennial with upright narrow green and yellow leaves and dull red flowers in summer. Height 4m. Spread 2m. Flowers from July to August. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Sheltered well drained site.
Vivid red stems stand out, and to top things off, the new shoots of Photinia Pink Crispy are a stunning bright pink colour. Forming a bushy, upright habit reaching around 175cms tall with a width of 100cms, this Photinia loves a well drained position in fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Pink Crispy is also very hardy, disease tolerant and maintenance free.
Chico has much more rounded habit and deep red new shoots on evergreen foliage. Compact growth. The plant branches easily and has slightly serrated leaves.
Young growth is blush pink, maturing to a glossy deep green with a cream or hot pink margin over the summer. Lance-shaped leave. In spring, small cream flowers, borne in clusters, complement the variegated foliage and spread a pleasant fragrance through the garden.
Photinia 'Pink Marble' is a stunning form, with foliage that starts out bright pink, softening to blue-green with a white variegation and a tiny pink edge. It is extremely pretty, strong growing, and makes a fabulous garden plant all year round. Less vigorous than other Photinias and responds really well to hard pruning. Requires well drained soil in sun or part-shade.
A spreading, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, red when young. Small white flowers are followed by bright red fruit. Height 10m. Spread 8m. Flowers from May to June. Fruits from August Evergreen. Frost hardy.
A spreading, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, red when young. Small white flowers are followed by bright red fruit. Height 10m. Spread 8m. Flowers from May to June. Fruits from August Evergreen. Frost hardy.
A spreading, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, red when young. Small white flowers are followed by bright red fruit. Height 10m. Spread 8m. Flowers from May to June. Fruits from August Evergreen. Frost hardy.
A spreading, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, red when young. Small white flowers are followed by bright red fruit. Height 10m. Spread 8m. Flowers from May to June. Fruits from August Evergreen. Frost hardy.
A spreading, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, red when young. Small white flowers are followed by bright red fruit. Height 10m. Spread 8m. Flowers from May to June. Fruits from August Evergreen. Frost hardy.
Fishpole Bamboo. Golden Bamboo. A clump-forming erect bamboo with grooved bright mid-green canes becoming yellow-brown. Narrow yellowish to golden green leaves. Height 2-10m. Evergreen. Hardy. Clump forming, not invasive. Ideal for a large pot.
Yellow Stem Bamboo/Golden crook stem. Culms are greenish when new becoming a rich banana yellow and can turn to orange and reddish colours. Small, delicate, light green glossy leaves make an eye-catching contrast to the brightly coloured stems. Tall and graceful, this bamboo adds coloured animation in a breeze. A good subject for tall screening.
Fishpole Bamboo. Golden Bamboo. A clump-forming erect bamboo with grooved bright mid-green canes becoming yellow-brown. Narrow yellowish to golden green leaves. Height 2-10m. Evergreen. Hardy.
A very hardy bamboo used for pots or hedging, moderately spreading. This is a very decorative bamboo, growing easily to 3m and in sheltered situations up to 7m. Canes are green to light yellow sometimes with a red tint.
Black Bamboo. A clump-forming arching bamboo with slender green canes that turn black in their second or third year. Narrow dark green leaves. Height 3-5m. Spread 2-3m. Evergreen. Plant in rich soil in a sunny site. Not invasive good as a specimen. Ideal for large tubs.
Golden Chinese Timber Bamboo
A superb bright medium sized deciduous shrub with lovely golden yellow foliage. Small white flowers are produced in June. A much improved form of Physocarpus opulifolus Darts Gold. Thrives in partial shade to avoid scorch and most soils.
Clusters of white to off-white flowers in early summer; clusters of fruit taking on a pinkish to flesh color in mid-late summer; autumn color is a poor yellow.
A neat, small, evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves in winter, coppery red when young. Height 60cm. Spread 90cm. White flowers from February to April. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
A rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves. Clusters of pendent deep red flowers in late winter and spring. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from February to April. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
A large bushy shrub or small tree. Produces lime green to black stems and glossy leaves with glossy leaves. Bell-shaped, honey scented flowers. Height 3m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
Compact well branched mound forming Pittosporum with colour changing foliage starting off light green with a cream edge and changing through late summer to autumn to a mottled green and burgundy effect moving to a deeper burgundy after frost.
Roundish-oval green leaves with yellow edges and a slight crinkle. White flowers. Oval, bushy growth habit. Sun to part-shade. Fertile, moist during growing season, well-drained soil.
A large bushy shrub with variegated cream & green leaves with a distinctive pink edge, especially in winter. Bell-shaped, black-red flowers. Height 1.2m. Spread 60cm. Flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
A compact bushy shrub with green leaves with a platinum overlay. Compact habit. Evergreen. Frost hardy. 1m high. 0.75m spread. Sun or light shade.
A compact, evergreen shrub with golden leaves edged in green. Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Protect in colder parts from cold, drying winds. Can be planted in sun or partial shade, although leaf colour is best in sun.
A large bushy shrub with white leaves, mottled green. Bell-shaped, black-red flowers. Height 1.2m. Spread 60cm. Flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
A large bushy shrub with purple leaves. Bell-shaped, black-red flowers. Height 3m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
A large bushy shrub with grey-green leaves with white margins. Bell-shaped, black-red flowers. Height 1-4m. Spread 2m. Flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
A large bushy shrub with grey-green leaves with white margins. Bell-shaped, black-red flowers. Height 1-4m. Spread 2m. Flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
A large bushy shrub with grey-green leaves with white margins. Bell-shaped, black-red flowers. Height 1-4m. Spread 2m. Flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
A large bushy shrub with grey-green leaves with white margins. Bell-shaped, black-red flowers. Height 1-4m. Spread 2m. Flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
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