| Description | Choisya ternata
Mexican Orange Blossom is so named as it's flowers are of a similar nature and scent to an orange tree! The foliage is a mid to light green and is covered with masses of scented white flowers through Spring and Summer.
This attractive shrub will grow to approx. 1.5 - 2m, but is happy to be clipped to suit. As a result it can be also used as a hedge or screen. It is best grown in full sun or part shade and is reasonably frost tolerant. | Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen'
Crimson Queen is a slow growing Maple, ideal where a very compact tree is required. It produces brilliant bright red foliage in Spring turning crimson in Summer and scarlet in outer foliage is extra small and fine.
Crimson Queen is a low-branching, dwarf tree with delicate weeping habit. It likes a position of full sunlight to partial shade. | Allium tuberosum
Garlic chives are not mentioned in many of the old western herbals, but have been used in Asian cuisine for centuries. Like normal Chives, the are a hardy herbaceous perennial. The only differences being they have a mild garlic and onion flavour, and small white starry like flowers. They are great in pots or in the ground, preferring full sun to part shade. They can grow up to 50cm tall, and splitting the plant every few years will help ensure the plants survival. When harvesting, cut the leaves near to the ground, as it's better for the plant. Garlic chives are great used in salads, stirfrys, rice, and as a garnish for curries, soups, and potatoes. They will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Alternatively you can preserve them in butters, oils and vinaigrettes.
4"/10cm pot size. | Betula pendula
Moss White is a variety of Weeping Birch with beautiful bright white bark. During Autumn the foliage turns a vivid yellow while in Winter the bare tree shows off a graceful arching habit and of course its lovely white bark.
Moss White Birches thrive in moist, well drained soil and a position of full sunlight to partial shade. It will grow to a maximum height of around 8m with a 6m spread. This variety works fantastically when planted in groups. |
| Additional information |
| height x width |
1.5m x 1.5m, can be trimmed
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| planting distance |
For hedge or screen: 80cm
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| features |
Compact rounded bush, leaves consist of 3 glossy deep green leaflets, tight clusters of fragrant white flowers appear in spring and late summer
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| conditions |
Full sun to part shade in rich, well-drained soil, prefers a slightly acidic soil
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| landscape use |
Specimen, screen, general landscaping, a great substitute for Orange Jessamine in a frosty area
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| botanical name |
Allium tuberosum, or Chinese chives
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