Decorative Deciduous Plants

Finely cut purple leaves on a small rounded shrub. this picture shows the change from summer leaf to autumn colour (centre). Ht. 1.5m. Best grown in a more acid well drained soil and shelter from the wind.
Size: 3L pot

Upright and branching dwarf form with yellow lobed leaves turning vivid orange in Autumn. Likes a well drained humus rich soil and will grow in semi shade.
Size: 3L pot

A dwarf variety with rich purple foliage which turns red in autumn. Flowers of pale yellow appear in spring. Sunny site preferredcan be used as a rockery plant.

Well branched, compact, deciduous shrub with really large flower spikes. Flowers are mid lilac in colour with an orange eye. Plant in sun. Responds well to pruning and clipping.
Size: 2L pot

Huge red-purple flowers in july-september. More compact habit. Ht. 2m if not pruned.
Size: 3L pot

Purple flowers July Sept. Fragrant and attractive to butterflies. Ht 2m. Deciduous. Compact Habit.

Rich purple foliage, red in Autumn. Red berries in Autumn. Deciduous. Ht 2m. Any soil. Sunny site.

Claret flowers from July - September on a striking yellow varigated foliage. Attracts wild life especially Butterflies. Ht. 2m.
Size: 3L pot

Compact Buddleia with silvery, lance shaped leaves and white, fragrant flowers with yellow "eyes". Plant in sun or part shade. Height & spread: 1.5 x 1.5 m.
Size: 3L pot.

Commonly known as the Corkscrew Hazel, this shrub has unusual twisted branches bearing masses of showy catkins.It will tolerate any soil or site. Ht. 2.5 - 3 m.

Also known as the Purple Leafed Filbert, this hazel has rich, purple foliage and long yellow catkins. Happy in any soil but prefers a little shelter. Ht. 3m.

Small cluster of pink flowers on deep wine purple flowers. Leaves turning red giving good autumn colour. Ht. 2m+. Any aspect or fertile soil.
Size: 3L pot

Large golden-yellow flowers carried in March and April. Ht 2.5m. Makes an excellent flowering hedge.

Mop Head Hydrangea with large, deep, rose-pink flowers from July-September. Ht. 1.2 -3m. Plant in sun or semi shade. Good seaside shrub

A lacecap Hydrangea with large florets of clear blue from July - September. Kepps blue best in acidic soil. Compact habit ht. 1-1.5m. Prefers semi shade.

A lacecap Hydrangea with large pink florets from July - September. Compact habit - 1-1.5m. Prefers a semi shaded site.

Pale pink lace-cap flowers. Green leaves with light yellow, grey-green and cream. Ht. 1.5m. Prefers some shade.
Size: 3L pot

Vey large, lime-green flower heads borne in mid summer.Colour fades to cream and then to deep pink in autumn.Plant in sun or part shade. Ht up to 3m if unpruned but can be kept smaller.

Deciduous shrub with a dense habit. red stems bear large cone shaped flowers of white which rapidly deepen to pink and then to burgundy. Plant in sun or part shade. Ht 2 metres.

A shrub with an upright habit, green leaves, splashed with cream/white and yellow flowers from July to September.Pinky red berries that eventually turn black, follow the flowers. Leaves may be retained in winter.Ht 1.4m Plant in sun ot part shade in fertile, moist, well drained soil.

Good border shrub with deep yellow flowers in summer followed by striking salmon/orange berries. Compact variety - 50-60 cm. Plant in sun orpart shade in moist, fertile , well drained soil.Leaves may be retained in winter.

Arching stems of soft green foliage and drooping claret and white flowers in late summer. Flowers followed by dark purple berries.
Full sun or light shade in moist well drained soil. Upright habit 2 x 2m.
Size: 2L pot

Deeply lobed foilage coloured from chestnut red to deep wine red, in Spring and Summer. Pale pink flowers in early summer. Height 1.5 m, more branching habit than other varieties. Plant in acid, moist, well drained soil in sun/part shade.
Size: 2L pot

Early flowering variety bearing pale yellow flowers with a lime green blotch. Any soil but part shade preferred. Ht 90cm.

A new dwarf deciduous shrub with a tidy compact habit. Flowers deep yellow with orangey red radiating from the centre. Ht in flower is 60cm. Best grown in sun or part shade.
Size: 3L pot

Rich, red leaves provide a perfect foil for white flowers in sprig, followed by purple berries.Ht 3-3.5m makes a good hedge.
Common name - Purple Sand Cherry

An east plant for any location, with rose-crimson flowers in spring. Ht 2m

Clear pink flowers on intence purple foliage. Flowers having a lemon-muscat scent with Elderberries forming late summer suitable for wine. Ht. up to 3m.
Size: 3L pot

Exciting new variety reminiscent of a Japanese Acer. Pink flowers on intence purple cut leaf foliage. Flowers having a lemon-muscat scent with Elderberries forming late summer suitable for wine. Ht. up to 3m.
Size: 3L pot

Often known as Bridal Wreath because of the masses of pure white flowers carried in April-May. Ht 2m, dense habit. Plant in any soil in full sun.

This compact shrub, ht. 1m, carries crimson-rose flowers in June-July. Spring foliage is flushed purple

A very compact variety, approx 60cm high. Young foliage of golden yellow turns green. Pink flowers throughout summer.

Spring growth tinged with flame and brilliant gold. Crimson flowers in July-August.Ht. 1m. Likes a sunny position.

Dense mounded habit, Ht 1.-1,5m. A profusion of white flowers during June. Happy in any soil.

Large pale pink flowers in May-June on graceful slender branches. Ht. 2m Excellent coastal plant and good hedging for seafront positions.
Size:3l pot

From Dec-Feb, richly scented, flowers of white, flushed with rose pink are borne. Ht. approx 2.5m. A sheltered site is preferred.

Heavily scented white flowers, pink in bud, April-May. Neat rounded habit and good autum colour floiage. Ht. 1.5m. can grow in chalk soils.
Size: 3L pot

Attractive deep rose-pink flowers during May-June.Ht. 1-1.2m Any good garden soil.

Deep purple-red flowers in spring/summer on upright but compact dark, purple brown foliage. pest and disease resitant. Deciduous. Ht. 70cm sun or part shade, any soil type.
Size: 3L pot

A compact shrub, ideal for containers. Masses of pink flowers in late spring followed by a second lighter flush in summer. 40 x 40cm. Plant in well drained soil in a sunny site.