{"title":"Our Best Seller","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"betula-pendula-royal-frost-purple-birch-plant-in-1-l-pot","title":"Betula pendula Royal Frost - Purple Birch - Plant in 1 L Pot","description":"Betula pendula are native to much of Europe. Betula pendula Royal Frost was raised in 2006 as a cross between Betula Whitespire and Betula Crimson Frost. Royal Frost is a rather special tree with an attractive pyramidal shape, gently pendulous branches, yellow catkins in spring and white bark that contrasts wonderfully with the large, dense, deep purple leaves that turn a lovely orange red in autumn. Altogether a very graceful and beautiful tree. Royal Frost can only be reliably reproduced by vegetative propagation. These plants are cutting raised. This plant can be used in a mixed planting or as a stand alone specimen in the garden or can easily be grown in a pot or other container. Use a good quality compost. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 8-9 month applied in the early spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires. This listing is for well established plants approximately 40 to 60cm tall excluding the pot.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Hortus Planta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59213444874504,"sku":"GH0000159X","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/8434\/0744\/files\/615T6vALgdL.jpg?v=1792853894"},{"product_id":"callistemon-masotti-mini-red-bottlebrush-plant-in-9-cm-pot","title":"Callistemon masotti Mini Red - Bottlebrush, Plant in 9 cm Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n Callistemon are found in the wild only in Australia and Tasmania. They were introduced to the UK as a garden plant around 1798. Mini Red is a dwarf cultivar that is perfect for small gardens, and patio containers. A magnificent sight to behold when in full flower it produces in abundance the typical long bottle brush shaped flowers of bright crimson red with prominent stamens from April to May or June. The leaves are stiff and thin and wreath the branches which have a slightly arching habit the combination of the two makes for quite a handsome plant even when not in flower. Easy to grow in full sun in acidic to neutral, moist, free draining soils. In colder areas they are best grown in a sheltered location and given protection during hard winter weather. Good plant for seaside locations. They can be used in a mixed planting as a central specimen plant or in a container. If planting in a pot or other container. Use a good quality John Innes compost as this plant will be there a long time and peaty types of compost eventually degrade and become too packed and choke the roots. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 12-14 month applied in the early spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires for the whole year. John Innes is a soils based compost.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hortus Planta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59213448642824,"sku":"GH0000370X","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/8434\/0744\/files\/71E8Gx6_2Bm8L.jpg?v=1792854044"},{"product_id":"callistemon-viminalis-hot-pink-bottlebrush-plant-in-9-cm-pot","title":"Callistemon viminalis Hot Pink - Bottlebrush - Plant in 9 cm Pot","description":"Callistemon are an evergreen shrub native, in the wild, only in Australia and Tasmania. They were introduced to the UK as a garden plant around 1798. A magnificent sight to behold when in full flower. Callistemon viminalis Hot Pink is a superb recent introduction with long bottle brush shaped flowers of bright, almost hot pink, with prominent stamens, which cover the plant in spring. The leaves are stiff, and thin and wreath the branches which have a slightly arching habit the combination of the two makes for quite a handsome plant even when not in flower. Callistemon are easy to grow in a sheltered location in full sun with protection from harsh frost. They will grow in most soils except chalky soils. They can be used in a mixed planting as a central specimen plant or in a container. If planting in a pot or other container. Use a good quality compost. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 12-14 month applied in the early spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires for the whole year.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Hortus Planta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59213448773896,"sku":"GH0000371X","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/8434\/0744\/files\/71fbIcAzLiL.jpg?v=1792854053"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-impressus-victoria-california-lilac-plant-in-2l-pot","title":"Ceanothus impressus Victoria - California Lilac - Plant in 2L Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n Ceanothus are native to much of the Americas and are particularly abundant in the wild in California. They are a well known and widely planted shrub with many varieties. Ceanothus impressus Victoria is probably the hardiest of the Ceanothus in production. A superb evergreen recent variety, it forms a dense, upright, medium size shrub with ovate green leaves and deep indigo blue flowers in incredible profusion over a long period from spring until mid summer. Easy to grow in full sun in a sheltered location in most fertile free draining soils. Ceanothus are not very tolerant of chalky or wet soil but thrive in coastal locations. If you need to control the size of the plant prune small amounts regularly. Ceanothus do not respond well to hard pruning. This plant can be used in a mixed planting or as a stand alone specimen in the garden or a container. If planting in a pot or other container. Use a good quality compost. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 12-14 month applied in the early spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires for the whole year.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hortus Planta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59213485048072,"sku":"GH0000451","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/8434\/0744\/files\/71TeRsofDYL_c6852525-e291-42a1-a0ec-d8347116060d.jpg?v=1792854425"},{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-crotonifolia-spotted-laurel-plant-in-9cm-pot","title":"Aucuba japonica Crotonifolia  - Spotted Laurel - Plant in 9cm Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n Native to the Himalayas and much of East Asia the Aucubas are beautiful architectural plants that will happily grow in the most shady of locations, thus bringing colour to the dullest of corners! I should perhaps mention that the best variegations are maintained in the more open situations, but they will not disappear, even in heavy shade. They are tough hardy plants that will tolerate virtually any location, except the heavily waterlogged. Aucubas come in both male and female varieties so the male ones, as you might expect, will not produce berries. It also follows that there would need to be a male in the vicinity to pollinate a female, otherwise again, no berries! As bees tend to forage the same species of plant at one time and most urban areas will have a male plant somewhere in the vicinity, pollination is not much of a worry, if you would like berries. The plant is primarily grown for its foliage. Crotonifolia is a female variety and has been granted the RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. It is probably the best coloured of all the spotted laurels. It is not prone to reversion but if you see any branches producing plain green leaves they should be removed right back to the main stem as soon as they are seen. If not the plant will slowly turn green! Can be used in a mixed planting, as an excellent quality hedge, as a stand alone specimen in the garden or can easily be grown in a pot or container. When growing in a pot or other container. Use a good quality compost. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 8-9 month applied in the early spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires for the whole year. This listing is for multiple branched, second year plants.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hortus Planta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59213504086280,"sku":"GH0000582","price":11.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/8434\/0744\/files\/712iRU455mL.jpg?v=1792854534"},{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-orange-dream-japanese-maple-grafted-plant-in-9-cm-pot","title":"Acer palmatum Orange Dream - Japanese Maple - Grafted Plant in 9 cm Pot","description":"Native to Japan China and Korea the Acer palmatums were introduced from Japan around the middle 1800's. Acer palmatums have to be among the most beautiful of all our garden trees. Acer palmatum Orange Dream has been granted the RHS Award of Garden Merit. A very distinctive variety, deeply lobed leaves of a striking orange, with darker orange margins, emerge in spring, fade to lime green in summer, then in autumn they again change to spectacular vibrant yellow\/orange colours. In early spring as the foliage emerges masses of tiny red flowers appear, that contrast beautifully with the foliage. A lovely Acer with interest for much of the year. Really a very beautiful tree and ideal for patios, general planting and gardens. Very popular as a Bonsai subject. If growing in a pot or other container, use a good quality ericaceous compost. These plants are not ericaceous and can be grown in ordinary compost however they will grow better and give better colour in neutral to acid soil. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 8-9 month applied in the early spring. 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The leaves are stiff, and thin and wreath the branches which have a slightly arching habit the combination of the two makes for a handsome plant, even when not in flower. Callistemon are easy to grow in a sheltered location in full sun with protection from harsh frost. They will grow in most soils except chalky soils They can be used in a mixed planting as a central specimen plant or in a container. If planting in a pot or other container. Use a good quality compost. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 12-14 month applied in the early spring. 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The winter bark, on more mature specimens, is a beautiful, vivid orange pink with slivery white \"Snake bark\" striations. A lovely Acer with interest for much of the year. Easy to grow in dappled shade in acidic to neutral, fertile, free draining soils. Will grow in slightly alkaline soils but colours will not be so good. Does not grow well in chalky soils. Really a very beautiful tree and ideal for patios, general planting and gardens. Very popular as a Bonsai subject. If growing in a pot or other container, use a good quality ericaceous compost. These plants are not ericaceous and can be grown in ordinary compost however they will grow better and give better colour in neutral to acid soil. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 8-9 month applied in the early spring. 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The species Albizia julibrissin is native to a wide area of south-western and eastern Asia, including Iran, China, Korea and Japan. It was introduced to the UK in approximately 1745, following its introduction to Europe by the Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizzi, from whom the genus takes its name. \u003cbr\u003e\n'Tropical Dream' is a modern, compact selection that produces finely divided, fern-like green foliage and an abundance of vibrant pink powder-puff flowers. Flowering begins in July and continues through September, often lasting for several weeks during a warm summer. The flowers are lightly scented and highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis cultivar has been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society and is listed by the RHS as Albizia julibrissin Tropical Dream ('Pos 1'), noted for its long flowering season, compact habit and suitability for smaller gardens and containers\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the most fascinating characteristics of all Silk Trees is their sensitive foliage. The delicate leaves fold closed at night and during wet weather, earning the plant the nickname \"Sleeping Tree\". This unusual feature adds further interest long after the flowers have faded.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPosition and Growing Conditions\u003cbr\u003e\nFor best results, plant Albizia 'Tropical Dream' in a full sun position. A warm, sheltered location against a south- or west-facing wall is ideal, particularly in cooler parts of the UK. 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