| Abelia chinensis | S & E China | 1844 | ||||
| Abelia 'Confetti' | Small, dark green, elliptic leaves have a cream margin when mature turning pinky-red in autumn. Well covered in clusters of small, scented, bell-shaped, white flowers; August-October. Fertile, well drained soil sheltered from cold winds. 60x90cms. | |||||
| Abelia 'Edward Goucher' (AGM) | A small semi-evergreen shrub with arching branches. Scented, funnel-shaped, lilac-pink flowers are freely produced from late summer through autumn. The glossy green leaves are tinted bronze when young. For a fertile, well drained soil in sun.1.6m x1.6m. | 1911 | ||||
| Abelia engleriana | Lovely semi-evergreen shrub with arching branches clothed in clusters of scented, large, deep pink tubular flowers with a gold throat - late summer. Well drained soil in a sheltered. sunny position. 1.8x1.8m (Aug-Oct) | C China | 1910 | |||
| Abelia floribunda (AGM) | Large, evergreen shrub bearing a profusion of pendent, tubular, bright cerise flowers (to 5cm long) with green calyces; early summer. Arching branches well covered in ovate, glossy, dark green leaves. Best against a warm, sunny wall in well drained soil. 3x4m. | Mexico | 1841 | |||
| Abelia x grandiflora (AGM) | An abundance of fragrant, pink tinged-white flowers; mid-summer to mid-autumn. Foliage is reddish bronze in autumn. A vigorous almost evergreen shrub of arching habit. Fertile sheltered site in sun. 2m x 2m. | A.chinensis x A.uniflora | pre 1866 | |||
| Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason' (AGM) | Flws:White/pink July-Sept. Golden variegated foliage. Ht.3-5ft Spread 3-4ft. Semi-evergreen. Sheltered, sunny position in well drained soil | New Zealand | e. 1950s | |||
| Abelia x grandiflora 'Goldspot' | Flws: White/pink July-Sept. Golden foliage Ht.3-5ft Spread 3-4ft. Semi-Evergreen Sheltered, sunny position in well drained soil | |||||
| Abelia schumannii | Long succession of rosy-lilac bell-like flowers. Slender, arching branches. Beautiful choice shrub for a sheltered, reasonably drained, sunny position. 1.2x1.2m. (July-Sept) | West China | 1910 | |||
| Abeliophyllum distichum | Fragrant, almond-scented, white, tinged pink flowers are produced on purplish, leafless stems in February. Very hardy, small, slow growing shrub for a hot, sunny position. | Korea | 1924 | |||
| Abeliophyllum distichum roseum | Fragrant, almond-scented, blush-pink, tinged pink flowers are produced on purplish, leafless stems in February. Very hardy, small, slow growing shrub for a hot, sunny position. | |||||
| Abutilon 'Kentish Belle' (AGM) | Beautiful, pendant, lantern-like flowers of orange-yellow all summer. Fast growing, semi-evergreen of lax, graceful habit. Plant in reasonably drained soil againt a protected S or W wall or conservatory. 2.0-3.5m. | Hever Castle, Kent | 1968 | |||
| Abutilon megapotamicum (AGM) | Lantern-shaped red/yellow flowers April on Ht 6-8ft. Lax, graceful habit. Semi -evergreen. Half-hardy for well drained sunny, sheltered site or conservatory | Brazil | 1804 | |||
| Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' (AGM) | Flws: Rich yellow, April. Blue-grey foliage Keep pruned as shrub form. Suitable for cold greenhouse or conservatory in winter | New South Wales | ||||
| Acacia dealbata (AGM) | A large shrub or small tree for a very sheltered site. Beautiful, silvery-green, fern-like evergreen foliage. Cascading sprays of fragrant yellow flowers with large stamens in early spring. Probably requires winter protection. Drained soil in sun. | SE Australia, Tasmania | 1820 | |||
| Acacia pataczekii | ||||||
| Acacia pravissima | Large shrub or small tree. Profusion of spherical, bright yellow, fragrant flower heads; late winter & spring. Short, pendent branches crowded with evergreen, triangular leaves. Cool greenhouse or warm wall in neutral to acid soil. | SE Australia | ||||
| Acca sellowiana | Evergreen for a warm site. Large, dark red flowers, edged white, followed by fruits. Sheltered site in sun. 2.3x2.0m. Flowers: July-August | Brazil, Urauay | 1898 | |||
| Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' (AGM) | (syn.A.j.'Filicifolium') Small, spreading, bushy tree with rounded palmate, very deeply lobed & toothed, mid-green leaves turning red in autumn. Free-flowering with upright umbels of red-purple. Moisture retentive, yet drained, fertile soil. 5.0x6.0m | |||||
| Acer oliverianum | Handsome large shrub or very small tree with deeply five-lobed, rather palmate-like leaves. Good orange, red & purple autumn colour. Easy to grow in humus-rich soil. Best in dappled shade out of cold winds. 3.0x2.0m. | China | 1901 | |||
| Acer palmatum | Elegant large shrub or small tree with a low, rounded head. Palmate leaves of bright green with 5 or 7 lobes colouring well in the autumn. Lovely slow growing specimen plant for the border or large container. Moist, but well drained loam out of strong winds. | Japan, C China, Korea | 1820 | |||
| Acer palmatum 'Asahi-zuru' | Fast growing, large, spreading shrub. Palmate leaves attractively blotched white, white-pink when young. Retentive soils out of cold winds. One of the best variegated forms of these beautiful dwarf Acers. | |||||
| Acer palmatum atropurpureum | A large shrub or small tree with a low, rounded head. Leaves 5 or 7-lobed are a beautiful bronzy-crimson throughout summer turning brilliant-red in autumn. Best in retentive yet drained loam sheltered from wind. Ht: to 4m | Japan, C.China. Korea | c 1857 | |||
| Acer palmatum atropurpureum 'Inaba-shidare' (AGM) | Strong growing, medium-large shrub the palmate, deeply lobed, finely pointed, purple leaves held on red stalks. Leaves turn crimson in autumn. Sheltered site in fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. Protect from cold winds and llate spring frosts | |||||
| Acer palmatum 'Beni-maiko' | Small, bushy shrub the handsome, palmate leaves brilliant red when young, turning through pink to greenish-red. Often has good autumn colour especially in acid soil. Protected site in fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or dappled shade - avoid chalk. | |||||
| Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (AGM) | Large, bushy headed shrub with palmate, deeply lobed leaves of deep reddish purple colouring red in autumn. Protect young foliage from early spring frosts. Fertile, well drained site out of winds in sun or part shade. 3.5mx2.om. | |||||
| Acer palmatum dissectum (AGM) | Finely cut green leaves. Aut colour Small rounded tree. Deciduous Moist acid soil. Shelter from wind | |||||
| Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet' (AGM) | Delightful small shrub forming a mound of very finely divided purple-red leaves with brilliant autumn colours. Slow growing. Requires a very sheltered site out of cold winds. Ideal for containers. Drained soil in sun or part shade. Avoid chalk. 1.2x1.5m | |||||
| Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' (AGM) | Elegant, rounded bush spreading with age. 5-7 lobed, palmate, finely toothed, green leaves turning brilliant scarlet in autumn. Slow growing. Fine specimen plant for borders or large containers. Moist, drained soil in part shade. Avoid windy sites. | |||||
| Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' | A large shrub of upright habit. Large, finely cut, bright green leaves are red tinged in spring turning orange-yellow splashed crimson in autumn. Retentive soil sheltered from cold winds. Suitable for growing in large containers. 3.0mx1.5m, | |||||
| Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' | Large shrub with deeply cut, palmate leaves with margins rolled under; deep purplish-red maturing to green then red in autumn. Mulch roots in winter & protect young foliage from cold spring winds & late frosts. Fertile, moist, yet drained soil in sun or part shade. | |||||
| Aesculus californica | Large, spreading shrub or small tree with small, five-lobed, blue-green leaflets. Dense, erect 'candles' (to 20cm long) of fragrant, white flowers with a pink tint; summer. Requires a sheltered site in sun. 4x4m. | California | c.1850 | |||
| Aesculus parviflora | A shrubby 'horse chestnut' of spreading habit. Slender panicles of white 'candles' to 30 cms with long, red anthers. Leaves bronze when young are attractively coloured yellow in autumn. Easily cultivted in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 2.5x2.5m | SE United States | 1785 | |||
| Albizia julibrissin rosea (AGM) | A small, spreading, graceful, tree with finely cut dark mid-green mimosa-like foliage. Almost metallic pink fluffy flower heads are freely produced in late summer & early autumn. Sheltered, well drained sunny site. Good example in Camb. Bot Gdn. 4m x 2.5m. | Korea | 1918 | |||
| Amelanchier canadensis | Flws: Clouds of white, Spring. Fruit June. Ht 20ft+. Low domed head. Good Aut. colour. Moist soil, avoid chalk. Add peat. | North America | ||||
| Amelanchier lamarckii (AGM) | A small tree of bushy spreading habit. The oval leaves are silky when young & give excellent autumn colour. Racemes of white flowers appear with the emergence of the leaves in mid-spring & are followed by black berries. Well drained soil in sun or part shade. To 6.0m. | |||||
| Anisodontea capensis | ||||||
| Arbutus unedo (AGM) | Choice, slow growing evergreen shrub bearing pendant clusters of waxy, ivory-white bell-shaped flowers together with the ripening strawberry-like fruit from the previous season - Oct-Nov. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 2.5x1.5m | Mediterranean, SW Ireland | ||||
| Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' | Choice, slow growing evergreen shrub bearing pendant clusters of waxy, ivory-white bell-shaped flowers together with the ripening strawberry-like fruit from the previous season - Oct-Nov. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 2.5x1.5m | Mediterranean, SW Ireland | ||||
| Arbutus unedo rubra (AGM) | A choice, slow growing, evergreen shrub. Drooping panicles of pink-flushed 'bell heather' flowers at the same time as the ripening orange-red strawberry-like fruit from previous season. Any reasonably drained soil in sun or part shade. 2.5x1.5m. Flowers: October-November. | Mediterranean Regions, SW Ireland | ||||
| Aronia arbutifolia 'Erecta' | E North America | |||||
| Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking' | A compact, deciduous shrub the dark, glossy leaves assuming fantastic autumn colours. Large, flat heads of hawthorn-like flowers followed by clusters of large, lustrous, edible black fruits. An easy shrub for fertile, drained soil in sun or part shade. 1.5x1.2m (5-6) | E. N America | ||||
| Aronia x prunifolia | Large, erect shrub the oval, dark green leaves turn a striking dark purple-red in autumn. Flattened heads of white, sometimes pink-tinged, flowers in late spring followed by purple-black berries. Fertile, reasonably drained soil - avoid chalk. To: 3x2.5m. | A.arbutifolia x A.melanocarpa | 1800 | |||
| Aronia x prunifolia 'Brilliant' | (syn A.arbutifolia 'Brilliant') Upright shrub the ovate, dark green leaves turning bright red in autumn. Flattened heads of white, sometimes pink-tinged flowers in late spring then purple-black berries. Fertile soil, except chalky, in sun or part shade. 3x2.5m. | E.North America | ||||
| Astelia chathamica | Clump forming evergreen with sedge-like metallic silver leaves. Panicles of small fragrant flowers. 1.4x1.0m. Sheltered site. Sun | New Zealand | ||||
| Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (AGM) | (Male Form). Dense, rounded shrub with large evergreen leaves blotched & spotted gold. Any reasonable soil in part or deep shade. Slow growing. 1.5x1.2m. | |||||
| Aucuba japonica 'Golden King' | (Male form). Striking evergreen shrub, the large, glossy leaves almost entirely burnished gold with dark green flecking. Panicles of small, reddish-purple flowers. Scorches if grown in full sun. Any reasonable soil in part or full shade. 1.6x1.6m (4) | |||||
| Aucuba japonica 'Goldstrike' | ||||||
| Aucuba japonica 'Golden Spangles' | (MALE FORM) Rounded evergreen shrub the shiny, leathery, rich moss-green leaves spotted & splashed gold. Small, reddish-purple flowers; April-May. Excellent plant for part or deep shade in any reasonable soil. 1.5x1.5m+. | |||||
| Aucuba japonica 'Picturata' | Male form. Large, handsome shrub with evergreen, leathery leaves with a conspicuous central yellow blotch & broad margins spotted yellow. Excellent shrub for screening or as a structure plant. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 1.5x1.2m. | |||||
| Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie' | (Female) Compact shrub with broad, dark green, shiny, evergreen leaves toothed above the middle. Clusters of large, bright scarlet berries in autumn - if pollinated by a male form. Good screening or structure plant. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 1.2x1.2m. | c.1984 | ||||
| Aucuba japonica 'Salicifolia' | Dense, rounded shrub with large, elliptic, evergreen leaves narrower than the type. Any reasonable soil in part or deep shade. Slow growing. 1.5x1.2m. | |||||
| Aucuba japonica 'Variegata' ('Maculata') | Female form with red berries in winter. Medium-size evergreen shrub with large, glossy leaves speckled yellow; makes a rounded, dense bush. Requires a male form in locality for berries. Any reasonable soil in sun or deep shade. 1.5x1.2mm in 5 years. | Japan | 1783 | |||
| Azalea 'Blue Danube' (E) | Flws: Bluish-violet; April-May Ht.0.90m Spread 1.2m.Flattish.Evergreen LIME FREE SOIL ESSENTIAL. Part shade | |||||
| Azalea 'Blaauw's Pink' (AGM) | Flws: Salmon-pink. Early May Ht3-4ft.Spread 3-4ft. Evergreen Ideal tubs .LIME-FREE soil. Semi-shde | |||||
| Azalea 'Geisha Red' (E)) | (japanese) Abundance of rich red flowers April-May. Bushy evergreen 60 x 60cms. Lime-free soil essential. Best in part shade. | |||||
| Azalea 'Glowing Embers' (Knaphill) | (Knaphill Hyb) Flws: Glowing orange red with an orange flare; May. Ht:1.5m(4-5ft)Rounded habit. Deciduous. LIME-FREE SOIL ESSENTIAL. Part shade | |||||
| Azalea 'Golden Sunset' (Knaphill) | Clusters of trumpet-shaped, primrose-yellow flowers with a red flare, May. Medium size, deciduous plant with good autumn colour. LIME-FREE SOIL ESSENTIAL. Sun or part shade. 1.3 x 1.3m | 1956 | ||||
| Azalea 'Hatsugiri' (AGM) | Flws: Magenta-purple, April-May Ht:90cms(3ft) Spread:100cms. Low, bushy habit. Ideal for growing in tubs in LIME-FREE SOIL in part shade | |||||
| Azalea 'Hino-crimson' (AGM) | Masses of funnel-shaped CRIMSON flowers; May. Dwarf, evergreen shrub well suited to growing in containers. Humus-rich, moist yet free-draining ACID soil in dappled shade. 75x75cms. | |||||
| Azalea 'Klondyke' (Knaphill) | (Knap Hill Hyb) Striking, upright, deciduous form. Clusters of large, trumpet-shaped flowers of glowing orange-gold tinted red on the back. Young foliage coppery-red. LIME-FRE SOIL ESSENTIAL. 1.5 x 1.2m | 1947 | ||||
| Azalea 'Mary Poppins' (Knaphill) | (Knaphill Hyb) Flws: Bright nasturtium-red. May Ht:1.3m(4ft).Compact.Deciduous.Aut.col. LIME-FREE SOIL ESSENTIAL. Part shade | |||||
| Azalea 'Mothers Day' (AGM) | Flws: Bright red, semi-double May Ht.2-3ft.Spread 3-4ft.Evergreen. Ideal tubs. LIME-FREE soil. Semi-shade | |||||
| Azara microphylla (AGM) | Flws: Yellow, vanilla scented; Spring Elegant small tree / large shrub. Evergreen. Free draining, sheltered position in sun | Chile, Argentina | 1861 | |||
| Azara microphylla 'Variegata' | A slow growing, elegant, eventually small tree or wall shrub. Large sprays of dainty foliage with the leaves delicately edged cream. Yellow vanilla-scented flowers in tufts in early spring. South or west facing sheltered site in sun or part shade. 4m x 3m. | c.1916 | ||||
| Azara serrata | Large, evergreen shrub for wall or sheltered site. Clusters of vanilla-scented, yellow flowers with long stamens in July. Hardier than most in this family. Well drained, sunny position. 3m+. | Chile | c. 1830 | |||