| Ballota pseudodictamnus (AGM) | |||||||||||
| Berberis buxifolia 'Pygmaea' | c.1867 | Barberry | |||||||||
| Berberis candidula | Flws: Straw-yellow in May. Oval, purple berries Ht.18ins.Spread 4ft.Mounding evergreen. Excellent ground cover. Sun or shade | W.China | 1895 | ||||||||
| Berberis x carminea 'Pirate King' | A small, dense, deciduous shrub of semi-erect habit. Sprays of yellow flowers April-May. Superb in the autumn with colourful foliage & panicles of fiery orange-red berries. Any reasonable soil. Best colour in sun. 2.5 x1.5m | B. aggregata x B. wilsoniae | Berberis | ||||||||
| Berberis darwinii (AGM) | Excellent, all-round, bushy, semi-formal shrub with small, very dark green, glossy, 3 pointed evergreen leaves. Superb display from clusters of bright orange, tinted crimson, flowers. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 2.0x1.5m+ (April-May) | Chile, Argentina | 1849 | ||||||||
| Buddleja davidii 'White Ball' | |||||||||||
| Berberis x frikartii 'Amstelveen' (AGM) | Excellent, spiny, evergreen of dense habit with sprays of yellow flowers in May. Good ground cover for any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 90x90cms. Flowers: May | Holland | 1960 | Barberry | |||||||
| Berberis gagnepainii lanceifolia | A small, evergreen shrub of dense growth. Erect stems with closely set, long, narrow, crinkled leaves. Sprays of straw flowers followed by clusters of black berries covered in a blue bloom in autumn. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 120x80cms. (5) | W.China | c.1904 | ||||||||
| Berberis x interposita 'Wallich's Purple' | A dense, small, evergreen shrub making a rounded mound of arching stems. Glossy, spiny leaves are bronze-red when young turning green with blue-green underside later. Sprays of straw flowers; May. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 150x80cms. | B.hookeri x B.verruculosa | |||||||||
| Berberis julianae | Flowers: yellow April-May. Autumn colour Ht 6-8ft Spread 4-5ft.Evergreen. Dense habit. Any aspect. Large thorns | China | 1900 | ||||||||
| Berberis julianae 'Mary Poppins' | |||||||||||
| Berberis 'Jytte' | An improved French selection with glossy, evergreen leaves, grey beneath. Sprays of pale yellow flowers in spring. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 1.0 x 1.0m. | W. China | |||||||||
| Berberis linearifolia 'Orange King' (AGM) | Medium-size evergreen shrub of erect habit. Clusters of striking rich-orange flowers darkening to red in early spring. Narrow, glossy, dark green leaves. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 1.5x1.5m. | Barberry | |||||||||
| Berberis x lologensis 'Apricot Queen' (AGM) | Beautiful, strong growing evergreen the arching, spiny stems bearing clusters of rich-apricot flowers in late spring and sparodically throughout summer. Well clothed in ovate, spiny-edged, glossy, green leaves. Fertile, reasonably drained soil in sun or part shade. 3x3m. | B.darwinii x B.trigona | |||||||||
| Berberis manipurana | Vigorous evergreen with yellow flowers in May and oblong, blue-black berries in autumn. Large, lustrous leaves. Excellent specimen or hedging plant. Any reasonable soil and aspect. 150x80cms | Manipur | 1882 | ||||||||
| Berberis x media 'Parkjuweel' (AGM) | A small, evergreen, well prickled shrub with medium to large leaves colouring well in autumn. Sprays of straw flowers; May. Good, tough ground cover for any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 80x90cms. | B.chenaultii x B.thunbergii | 1956 | ||||||||
| Berberis x media 'Red Jewel' (AGM) | Medium-large, spreading, semi-evergreen shrub the long, ovate leaves deep metallic purple when young maturing mid to dark green & colouring richly in autumn. Small clusters of yellow flowers in spring followed by red-purple fruits. Fertile, reasonably drained soil in sun or part shade. 2.0x2.5m. | B.chenaultii x B.thunbergii | |||||||||
| Berberis x ottawensis purpurea | Excellent, vigorous, upright shrub with deep, rich-purple foliage turning rich-red in autumn. Clusters of yellow flowers in May followed by red berries in autumn. Best colour in sun. 2.00 x 1.8m | B.thunbergii x B.vulgaris | Berberis | ||||||||
| Berberis x ottawensis 'Superba' (AGM) | A striking upright shrub the arching branches clothed in rounded, reddish-purple leaves. Sprays of red-tinged yellow flowers in late spring followed by red fruits in autumn. Any reasonable soil. Best colour in sun. 2.5 x 2.5m | B. thunbergii x B. vulgaris | |||||||||
| Berberis panlanensis | (syn. B. sanguinea) A compact, small evergreen of neat habit. The linear sea-green leaves are spined & toothed. Rounded, cup-shaped flowers in clusters followed by blackish fruits. Easy plant for any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 1.3x1.3m. (4-5) | W. China | 1908 | Barberry | |||||||
| Berberis 'Rubrostilla' (AGM) | Flws: Straw, May. Large, pink-red berries. Ht.1.5m Spread 1.5m.Lax,arching. Decid. Any reasonable soil. Sun/part shade | Garden origin. B.wilsonii hybrid | |||||||||
| Berberis x stenophylla (AGM) | Flowers: Golden yellow April-May. Ht 8-10ft Spread 6-8ft. Evergreen. Good hedger any situation | B.darwinii x B.empetrifolia | c.1860 | ||||||||
| Berberis x stenophylla 'Claret Cascade' | Medium-large, evergreen shrub the arching branches clothed in rich orange flowers flushed red on the outside; mid to late spring. Black-red fruit in autumn. Slender, spiny leaves are blue-grey beneath. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 2.5x2.5m. | B.darwinii x B.empetrifolia | Barberry | ||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea | Attractive form of upright habit with rich bronzy-red leaves spring & summer turning vivid red in autumn. Sprays of yellow flowers in May. Any reasonable soil with best leaf colour in sun. 1.8x1.2m | c.1913 | |||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' (AGM) | Rich bronze foliage; red in Autumn Ht 2ft Spread 2ft.Deciduous.Best effect in groups. Any reasonable soil/sun | Holland | 1942 | ||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea' | Attractive golden young foliage turning lime-green, deciduous. Slow growing choice shrub. Protect young foliage from late spring frost. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 75cmx75cm. | c.1950 | |||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Bagatelle' (AGM) | A charming, very compact, dwarf shrub. Densely packed branches smothered in small, glossy leaves of rich reddish-purple becoming brilliant red in autumn. Small sprays of straw flowers. Any reasonable soil. Best colour in sun. 45x45cms. (5-6) | B.t.atropurp.Nana x B.Kobold | 1871 | ||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Bonanza Gold' | (An improved form of B.t.'Aurea') Bushy shrub well covered in ovate leaves, bright yellow in spring maturing to lime-green in summer. Clusters of straw-yellow flowers; late spring. Any reasonably drained soil in sun or part shade. To: 1.5x1.5 but slowish. | Barberry | |||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Dart's Red Lady' | A small, compact, semi-spreading shrub making a dense mound of very deep purple leaves turning brilliant red in autumn. Clusters of straw-yellow flowers then bright red fruit in autumn. Any reasonable soil; best colour in sun. 60-90x120cms. Flowers: May-June | ||||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Erecta' | |||||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Ring' | Easy, hardy shrub reddish-purple leaves with a narrow gold margin. Clusters of orange-yellow flowers late spring. Any reasonable soil with best colour in sun. 1.5x1.5m. | 1950 | |||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet | Spreading, ground covering, deciduous shrub ideal for difficult sites. Arching stems clothed in small, pale green leaves turning a fiery red in autumn. Cream flowers in spring followed by clusters of small red fruit. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 45x90cms. | 1956 | |||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Harlequin' | A easy shrub with stiff, spiny branches clothed in small leaves of purplish-pink with many cream speckles - turning red in autumn. Sprays of straw flowers in early summer. Any reasonable soil in a sunny position. 90x90cms | c. 1969 | |||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar' | Medium-size shrub of upright, column-like habit. Dense, dark purple foliage giving good autumn colour. Sprays of straw-yellow flowers in May. Any reasonable soil with best colour in sun. 120x30cms. | ||||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Kelleriis' | An attractive, compact, spreading, deciduous shrub with rounded leaves mottled creamy-white turning through pink to deep crimson in autumn. Sprays of straw flowers. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 1.5x1.2m | Denmark | |||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Kobold' | Dwarf, bushy shrub well covered in red tinged yellow flowers; early summer. Small green leaves, grey-green beneath, giving good autumn colour. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 60x60cms. | c. 1960 | Barberry | ||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Pink Queen' | An attractive deciduous shrub of broad, upright habit. Young, rounded leaves almost red turning a purplish-pink with distinctive white mottling. Sprays of straw-yellow flowers; May. Any reasonable soil with best colour in sun. 1.5x1.5m. | pre 1958 | |||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Red Chief' (AGM) | Sprays yellow flowers May-June. Bright wine-red foliage. Deciduous .Ht:1.8*1.2m Any reasonable soil. Best colour in sun | 1942 | |||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow' (AGM) | Easy shrub with stiff branches of upright habit. Young leaves purple attractively mottled silver-pink & bright rose turning to plain purple later. Clusters of straw coloured flowers. Any reasonable soil in sun. 1.5x1.2m (May-June) | 1957 | |||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Red Pillar' | Medium-size shrub of compact, very upright habit. Blood-red tinged leaves turn crimson in autumn. Clusters of straw-yellow flowers in early summer. Any reasonable soil with best colour in sun. 90x30cms. | ||||||||||
| Berberis thunbergii 'Silver Beauty' | Compact, spreading shrub with leaves mottled creamy-white then turning pink-crimson in autumn. Sprays of straw-yellow flowers in early summer. Any reasonable soil in sun or light shade. 60x60cms. | ||||||||||
| Berberis verruculosa (AGM) | Sturdy, prickly evergreen shrub bearing short sprays of golden-yellow flowers; April-May. Drooping stems well clothed with tough, dark green leaves silvered beneath. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 1.5x2.0m. | W.China | 1904 | ||||||||
| Berberis wilsoniae (AGM) | Elegant, spreading shrub bearing sprays of yellow flowers in May-June followed by clusters of stunning, sem-translucent, coral red berries in autumn. Leaves give good autumn colour. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. To: 1.2x1.2m. | W.China | 1904 | ||||||||
| Betula nana | Small, gnarled, slow growing, spreading shrub. Kidney-shaped leaves take on spectacular autumn colour. Short, yellow-brown male catkins in spring. Any reasonably drained soil in sun or light shade. 0.6x1.2m. | Native | Dwarf Birch | ||||||||
| Blepharocalyx cruckshankii 'Heaven Scent' | (syn.Temu) Large, spreading, evergreen shrub bearing pink flowers on the previous seasons growth. Attractive brown bark with snake-like marking. Leathery, ovate, moss-green leaves. Thrives on exposed sites in full sun. Ht: to 2.4m. | ||||||||||
| Brachyglottis compacta (Senecio compact) | Compact, dense, evergreen, spreading shrub well covered in fluted, sage-green leaves, white-felted beneath. Clusters of yellow, daisy-like flowers; summer. Reasonably drained soil in sun. 1.0x1.5m. | New Zealand - North Island | |||||||||
| Brachyglottis greyi (syn.Senecio greyi) | Flowers: yellow, June-July Ht 4ft Spread 4-6ft.Evergreen Hardy & wind resistant. Sunny site | New Zealand (N.Island) | |||||||||
| Brachyglottis monroi (Senecio monroi) (AGM) | Flowers: yellow, June-July\nHt 3-4ft. Evergreen\nHardy & wind resistant. Sunny site | New Zealand (S.Island) | |||||||||
| Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' (syn.Senecio) (AGM) | Formerly called SENECIO this spreading, easy to grow shrub is clothed in evergreen, hairy, silver-grey leaves & covered in rich golden-yellow, single daisy-like flowers. For a well drained soil in a sunny site. 90x90cm. June & July. | ||||||||||
| Buddleja alternifolia (AGM) | Large shrub or small tree the long, slender, arching branches bearing masses of very fragrant, dense sprays of lavender-blue flowers on the old wood; June. Lance-shaped green-grey leaves. Fertile, well drained soil in full sun. 4.0x4.0m. | China | 1915 | ||||||||
| Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' (AGM) | Long racemes of deep purple flowers; late summer. Attractive grey-green foliage. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. Stiff, upright habit. Prune hard late February. Any well drained soil in full sun. 2.0+x1.6m. | c 1959 | Butterfly Bush | ||||||||
| Buddleja davidii 'Dartmoor' (AGM) | An unusual form of this easy shrub with fragrant, magenta flowers held in short, broad panicles; July to September. Fast grower of upright habit. Prune hard in March. Free draining soil, especially chalk, in sun. 2.5x2.5m. | 1971 | Butterfly Bush | ||||||||
| Buddleja davidii 'Dart's Ornamental White' | Large white panicles of fragrant flower on arching branches; July-August. Attractive to butterflies. Prune hard in late February. Best in well drained soil in sun. 1.8x1.5m | Butterfly Bush | |||||||||
| Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' (AGM) | Rich violet-purple sprays; July-September. Ht 6-10ft Spread 6ft. Deciduous. Any well drained soi in full sun | c 1941 | Butterfly Bush | ||||||||
| Buddleja davidii 'Harlequin' | An unusual form with leaves variegated creamy-white. Sweetly scented panicles of reddish-purple flowers; July-August. Ht.6-8ft. Spread 4ft. Deciduous. Any reasonable, dry soil in sun. | Sport of B.d.'Royal Red' | c 1964 | Butterfly Bush | |||||||
| Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Blue' | Long racemes of mid-blue flowers: July-August. Attractive grey-green leaves. Graceful, compact shrub with slender, arching branches. Best in well drained soil in sun. 1.3x1.3m. | Butterfly Bush | |||||||||
| Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Purple' | Long racemes of violet-purple flowers against attractive grey green leaves; July-August. Graceful, compact shrub with slender, arching bramches. Best in well drained soil in sun. 1.3x1.3m | Butterfly Bush | |||||||||
| Buddleja davidii 'Peace' | Fast growing, easy, upright shrub bearing long racemes of fragrant white flowers, with an orange eye; July-August. Very attractive to butterflies. Prune hard in March. Reasonably drained, especially chalky, soil in sun. 2.5x2.5m. | c. 1945 | Butterfly Bush | ||||||||
| Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' (AGM) | Large, purple-red spikes; July-August. Ht.6-8ft. Spread 4ft. Deciduous Any reasonable, drained soil in sun. | c 1941 | Butterfly Bush | ||||||||
| Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion' (AGM) | Pure white panicles July-Oct. Ht 6-10ft Spread 6-10ft. Deciduous Any well drained soil. Full sun | c 1945 | Butterfly Bush | ||||||||
| Buddleja globosa (AGM) | Golf balls of bright orange flowers; May. Ht 10-12ft Spread 10ft. Deciduous. Any well drained soil in full sun | Andes of Peru, Chile, Argentina | 1774 | ||||||||
| Buddleja lindleyana | China, Japan | 1843 | |||||||||
| Buddleja 'Lochinch' (AGM) | Lovely form of bushy, compact habit. Dense, conical panicles of scented violet-blue flowers with a deep orange eye; July-August. Young leaves felted silvery-grey becoming greener later. Prefers dry soil in sun. 2.0x1.8m. | B.davidii x B.fallowiana | Butterfly Bush | ||||||||
| Buddleja 'Pink Delight' (AGM) | Large sprays of bright mid-pink flowers; July-Aug. Ht: 3.0m(10ft) Spread: 2.0m(6ft) Any reasonable, drained soil in sun. | Butterfly Bush | |||||||||
| Buddleja salviifolia | Racemes of white or pale lilac flowers with an orange eye; summer. Medium-size, semi-hardy shrub with sage-like leaves. Free draining soil in a sunny, protected site - may require winter protection. 2.0m. | South Africa | c. 1783 | South African Sage Wood | |||||||
| Buddleja x weyeriana 'Sungold' | Spreading shrub the long, terminal spikes formed from dense clusters of fragrant, dark orange-yellow flowers; summer to autumn. Lance-shaped mid-green leaves. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. To: 4x3m. | B.davidii x B.globosa | c.1966 | Butterfly Vush | |||||||
| Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner' | Sparkling emerald-green evergreen leaves. Medium size, rounded habit. Good for clipping. Any reasonable soils in sun or shade. 1.4x1.2m | Box | |||||||||
| Buxus sempervirens (AGM) | Very large evergreen specimen shrub or small tree with neat, glossy, dark green leaves. Well suited for topiary or hedging. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 2.0m after 10 years. | S.Europe,N.Africa,W.Asia | Common Box | ||||||||
| Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima' (AGM) | The best of the variegated box, this forms a slow growing, medium sized, evergreen shrub of dense habit. The small, irregularly shaped leaves are edged with a creamy white margin. Excellent as a specimen shrub. 3m x1.2m. Inconspicuous flowers. | Variegated Box | |||||||||
| Buxus sempervirens 'Handsworthensis' (AGM) | Dense, upright form with evergreen, leathery, dark green leaves to 4cms (1.5") long. Slow growing, large shrub withstanding regular clipping as feature plant or hedge. Best in fertile, well drained soil in part shade. | Common Box | |||||||||
| Buxus sempervirens 'Latifolia Maculata' (AGM) | The best variegated form for colour & shape. Young leaves yellow maturing green blotched yellow. Sun or shade. 1.0x0.6m. | Box | |||||||||
| Buxus sempervirens 'Rotundifolia' | Fully hardy, evergreen, bushy shrub with small, rounded leaves. Excellent for topiary or hedging. Responds well to clipping making the plant more dense & bushy. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 2.0x1.5m | S Europe, N Africa, W Asia | Common Box - Round Leaved | ||||||||
| Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' (AGM) | Very dwarf form suitable for making a low, dense evergreen hedge. Trim late spring or early summer. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. Ht: 15 - 30cms. (6-12ins) Space 15cms (6ins) | Edging Box | |||||||||