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Shrubs and small trees. |
| Grow Code |
COMMON NAME |(Gaelic name) | Latin name | Notes | Size | Description |
Price |
| c | BARBERRY Berberis vulgaris P 200cm. A native deciduous shrub with slightly oriental looking yellow flowers followed by bright red berries, used in medieval times as a high vitamin C jelly. In Europe and in India the root and bark are used extensively, for example as a liver tonic and detoxicant and for their anti-cancer effects. |
Plant - £4.30 Seeds - £1.90 |
| BAY, SWEET Laurus nobilis An aromatic evergreen small tree or shrub. Use the leaves sparingly in soups, stews, fish dishes or pickles. Grow as a HHP in cold gardens. |
Small Plant - £5.50 Large Plant - £12.00 |
| c | BOG MYRTLE (Rideag) Myrica gale P 90cm. 'Sweet Gale'. Deciduous shrub with aromatic foliage utilised for flavouring beer or in pot-pourri, linen bags and repelling insects. Bog garden with acidic soil. |
Plant - £5.50 Seeds - £1.90 |
| BOX, DWARF Buxus sempervirens suffruticosa P E 15cm. A slow growing variety for those gardeners wanting a minimal hedge. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| BUTCHERS BROOM (Calg-bhealaidh..) Ruscus aculeatus P E 30cm. A native shrub with prickly evergreen leaves and red berries. It has edible young shoots, contains a medicinal substance of use in jaundice and gravel, and is used as a Christmas decoration in the home and church.We have a self-pollinating varity available that fruits freely. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| CHASTE TREE Vitex agnus castus HHP 120cm. European aromatic shrub with small lilac or lavender flowers. The seeds and leaves contain substances which alleviate or stimulate hormonal activity depending on your gender. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| COTTON LAVENDER , GREEN Santolina rosmarinifolia P.E. 30cm. A dwarf evergreen shrub that grows at some altitude in the spanish Sierra Nevada, usually in amongst Lavenders and Rosemaries. It has a distinct olive-like aroma and makes a good edging plant with yellow flowers for the herb garden. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| CURRY LEAF Murraya koenigii TP 180cm. The fresh leaves of this tender Indian tree are an essential ingredient for authentic curries, providing us with a warm aromatic herb that aids digestion and stimulates the appetite.The young plants ( about 10 to 15 cms high when sold) are best kept indoors until large enough to be placed outdoors in warm summers. Keep in a container so that it can be overwintered in a more sheltered place.Usually available from june to september. |
Small Plant - £9.00 |
| CURRY PLANT Heichrysum italicum P E 75cm. A striking yellow flowered 'evergreen' shrub forming dense silver foliage with a warm curry scent. Useful as a garnish for meat and vegetable dishes,but for the authentic curry flavour try Curry Leaf - Murraya koenigii. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| DYERS GREENWEED Genista tinctoria P 60cm. A small hardy shrub with bright green foliage and yellow flowers, yielding a yellow dye. The flowering shoots are used in homoeopathy. |
Plant - £4.30 |
| ELDER (Druman) Sambucus nigra Almost every part of this small deciduous tree is of medicinal value. Elderflower champagne and elderberry wine can also have therapeutic effects! |
Plant - £2.80 |
| EPHEDRA DISTACHYA Ephedra distachya P E 30cm. Twiglike evergreen shrub from western Europe. Beneficial as an anti-allergen and nerve stimulant for hay fever and asthma. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| EPHEDRA NEVADENSIS Ephedra nevadensis P E 30cm. North American shrub used for fevers and kidney problems. |
Plant - £4.30 |
| GINKGO BILOBA (Maidenhair Tree) Ginkgo biloba A hardy tree from China and considered to be one of the most ancient trees on Earth. Western herbal medicine utilises the leaves mainly for improved cerebral circulation. In Chines medicine the leaves and seeds help relieve asthmatic conditions. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| c | GUELDER ROSE Viburnum opulus P 250cm. Deciduous shrub with white flowers, rich autumn colour and red edible (when cooked) berries. Used in homoeopathy and traditional medicine as an antispasmodic. |
Plant - £4.30 Seeds - £2.80 |
| GUM CISTUS Cistus landifer HHP 95cm. An aromatic evergreen shrub with white flowers from south-western Europe. The warm ,sweet,slightly musky scented leaves yield an essential oil " Labdanum " that is used in foods , drinks, lotions and medicine. Grow as half hardy perennial -bring in for the winter. |
Plant - £6.90 |
| HONEYSUCKLE, WILD (Lus na meala) Lonicera periclymenum P 450cm. Climber. Subtle rose-pink, yellow and cream flowers with a honeyed scent. Pot-pourri herb. Medicinal |
Plant - £5.50 |
| JUNIPER (Aiteil) Juniperus communis P E A small tree from 2-3m high which makes an excellent evergreen hardy hedge with blue berries for flavouring gin or in pickles, chutney and marinades. |
Small Plant - £3.50 Large Plant - £6.90 |
| KHAT Catha edulis HHP 200cm. A small tree originating from the countries bordering the Red Sea but surprisingly almost hardy here. Grow like a Bay tree in a large pot and bring inside to a cool greenhouse or sheltered place during cold winters. The leaves and stems have a reddish hue and are chewed on social occasions, providing a mild mental stimulant and appetite suppressant. |
Plant - £6.90 |
| LAVENDER, DWARF WHITE Lavandula nana alba P E 20cm. A small variety but with profuse white flowers. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| LAVENDER, FRENCH Lavandula stoechas HHP E 30cm. Unusually shaped aromatic flowers from spring to early summer with distinctly scented foliage.This is the wild species which is smaller than the hybrids but more aromatic . |
Plant - £3.50 |
| LAVENDER, HIDCOTE BLUE Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote P E 60cm. Deep purple-blue flowers. Makes a good dwarf hedge. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £3.50 |
| LAVENDER, LODDON PINK Lavandula angustifolia P E 60cm. Delicate pink flowers. Plant amongst blue flowered varieties for contrast. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £3.50 |
| LAVENDER, OLD ENGLISH (Lus-na-tuise) Lavandula angustifolia P E 90cm. Traditional cottage garden variety. Use the flowers in tisanes, baths, pot-pourri or linen-bags. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £3.50 |
| LAVENDER, WOOLLY Lavandula lanata P E 45cm. An unusual lavender with downy light grey foliage and slightly fluorescent blue flowers. It has a distinct lavender scent and is almost hardy in our garden. Bring for the winter in exposed or frosty / wet gardens |
Plant - £3.50 |
| LEMON VERBENA Aloysia triphylla HHP 90cm. A deciduous shrub from south America providing us with a rich lemon scent and flavour. The leaves are excellent in drinks, or salads, and for pot-pourri. Lovely small white-violet flowers in late summer. Bring indoors for the winter in cold climates. |
Plant - £4.30 |
| MARSH TEA Ledum palustre P E 60cm. A rare native evergreen shrub with creamy flowers and rust-like bark. Leaves are used by herbalists for treating coughs and in homoeopathy for wounds and insect bites. They are also reputed to make beer more intoxicating. |
Plant - £9.00 |
| MYRTLE Myrtus communis HHP E 180cm. A fine shrub from southern Europe with glossy evergreen foliage, numerous white flowers and blue-black berries. The fragrant leaves may be used like bay leaves and the berries as a spice. |
Plant - £6.90 |
| ORANGE JASMINE Murraya paniculata / exotica HHP 200cm. A native of SE Asia and naturalised in several countries on the Pacific rim. It should not be confused with Murraya koenigii the culinary Curry leaf however the growing conditions are similar. It is best pot grown in northern Europe and kept indoors for the winter and outdoors in the summer. The prolific creamy-white flowers are strongly scented with an orange blossom-like aroma. |
Plant - £9.00 |
| PEPPER,JAPANESE/SANSHO Xanthoxyllum piperitum 2000cm. An easily grown hardy deciduous shrub from Japan where the aromatic leaves are popular in dishes like sesame tofu and bamboo-shoot rice. The seed and husks have a pepper-like flavour and are used either ground in a blend of spices- shichimi, or whole as a spice with shoyu to make tsukudani. There are medicinal aspects to this interesting plant |
Plant - £5.50 |
| RHUS TOXICODENDRUM Rhus radicans 150cm. 'Poison Ivy'. Beautiful fiery autumn coloured foliage, which can cause a severe allergic response. Homoeopathy makes use of it as a remedy for chicken pox and exzema. |
Plant - £9.00 |
| ROSE, APOTHECARIES Rosa gallica officinalis P 75cm. One of the oldest cultivated roses, bearing semi-double crimson-pink velvety flowers, richly scented. Adds a pleasant odour to any preparation, or for rose-water, rose cold cream, pot-pourri. Probably the Red Rose of Lancaster. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| ROSEMARY, BENENDEN BLUE Rosemarinus officinalis P E 90cm. Delicate and distinctive scented foliage with blue flowers. Sheltered site at base of south facing wall. |
Small Plant - £2.80 Large Plant - £5.50 |
| ROSEMARY, CORSICAN BLUE Rosemarinus officinalis P E 30cm. A semi-prostrate medium blue flowered variety that has stood several hard winters. It combines a good aroma with flavour and enjoys a moderately fertile well drained soil or large pot. |
Small Plant - £2.80 Large Plant - £5.50 |
| ROSEMARY, 'LILIE'S BLUE' Rosemarinus officinalis P E 170cm. A hardy and prolific early blue flowered rosemary originally from wild stock, yet with good scent and flavour. It is named after my gardening grandmother. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| ROSEMARY, MISS JESSOPP'S UPRIGHT Rosemarinus fastigiatus P E 120cm. Has a more upright, compact habit. Rosemary leaves make a benficial rinse for dark hair; medicinally a tisane relieves headaches. |
Small Plant - £2.80 Large Plant - £5.50 |
| ROSEMARY, PINK Rosemarinus officinalis roseus P E 90cm. Attractive pink flowers and lighter green foliage bearing good scent and flavour. Sheltered site. |
Small Plant - £2.80 Large Plant - £5.50 |
| ROSEMARY, SEVERN SEAS Rosemarinus officinalis HHP P E 90cm. A good variety for growing in a pot, bearing semi-prostrate branches laden with dark blue flowers. Bring into a sheltered place over winter. |
Small Plant - £2.80 Large Plant - £5.50 |
| ROSEMARY, WHITE Rosemarinus officinalis albiflorus P E 120cm. An unusual almost white flowered variety with similar flavour, scent and use as the wild Rosemary. 'Rosemary is for remembrance.' |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| a | RUE, COMMON (Ru) Ruta graveolens P E 60cm. 'Herb of Grace'. Evergreen blue-green leaves and small yellow flowers. Medicinal, but it can cause an allergic response on sensitive skins. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| RUE, JACKMAN'S BLUE Ruta graveolens P E 60cm. Deep bluish foliage with a scent reminiscent of gorse flowers on a spring day. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| SAGE, BROAD LEAVED (Slan lus) Salvia latifolia P E 75cm. The broad-leaved culinary sage. Use the leaves in stuffings or cheeses. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SAGE, GOLDEN Salvia icterina P E 60cm. Bright yellow-gold and apple green foliage. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| SAGE, NARROW LEAVED Salvia officinalis P E 60cm. The narrow leaved free flowering variety; has a slightly stronger flavour. The flowers are good to eat fresh or dried for a sweeter herb tea that helps to keep away winter coughs and colds |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SAGE, PURPLE/RED Salvia officinalis purpurea P E 60cm. Non-flowering variety with attractive deep red/purple foliage containing antiseptic properties, excellent for gargling away sore throats. Add some honey to help the healing along ! |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| SAGE, SCARLET PINEAPPLE Salvia elegans HHP 60cm. Strong pineapple scented leaves excellent for pot-pourri. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| SAGE, SPANISH Salvia lavandulifolia P E 30cm. Small dark green leaves and violet/ purple flowers. A good edible aromatic variety for the small garden or pot. Recent research suggests that it may help to improve memory. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| SCHISANDRA Schisandra chinensis 2000cm. A deciduous climber form north- east China with a good reputation ( amongst other medicinal uses) as a tonic and restorative for both men and women, the red fruits have a sweet and sour flavour. |
Plant - £9.00 |
| SOUTHERNWOOD/LAD'S LOVE (Meath chaltuinn) Artemisia arbrotanum P 90cm. Fragrant cottage garden favourite. Strong fruity scent and flavour. Use sparingly in cakes or salads, in pot-pourri or linen bags. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| SPURGE LAUREL Daphne laureola P 90cm. Native evergreen poisonous undershrub with similar medicinal properties as Daphne mezereon. |
Plant - £4.30 |
| c | SWEET BRIAR Rosa eglanteria/rubiginosa P 180cm. A fast growing pink flowered rose that fills the garden air with a spicy-apple scent. Suitable for 'wild' hedging. |
Plant - £4.30 Seeds - £1.50 |
| THYME, AZORICUS Thymus caespititius P E 5cm. Cushions of spiky leaves richly scented of orange-pine. Pink flowers. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| THYME, BROAD-LEAVED Thymus pulegioides P E 20cm. A very hardy large leaved semi prostrate variety with bright mauve flowers. Use like garden thyme. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| THYME, CARAWAY Thymus herba-barona P E 5cm. Compact hardy creeping variety with caraway like scent and flavour. Mauve flowers. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| THYME, FRAGRANT/ORANGE Thymus fragrantissimus P 30cm. Strong balsam-orange scented bush type with pink-white flowers. Useful in pot-pourri or try in an aromatic tisane. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| a or g | THYME, GARDEN Thymus vulgaris P E 30cm. Neat evergreen bushes, bearing mauve-pink flowers, loved by bees and butterflies. Use a sprig as a garnish for all meat or vegetable dishes. Medicinally a mild and effective antiseptic. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| THYME, LEMON Thymus x citriodorus P E 30cm. Has a fruity flavour and a refreshing aroma. Excellent in salads, teas, herb butter and on fish and meat dishes. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| THYME, LEMON CARAWAY Thymus herba-barona citrodara P E 8cm. Arching and creeping variety with mauve flowers and foliage exotically flavoured and scented of lemon and caraway. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| THYME, PINK CHINTZ Thymus serphyllum P E 5cm. Creeping variety with masses of fresh pink flowers. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| THYME, PORLOCK Thymus polytrichus P E 30cm. Similar to Garden Thyme in habit and flavour, but producing pink flowers early in the summer. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| THYME, WHITE Thymus serphyllum albus P E 5cm. Bright white 'mats' of flowers. Interplant with mauve and pink varieties for contrast. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| THYME, WILD/MOUNTAIN (Lus an righ) Thymus polytrichus brittanicus P E 5cm. Very hardy. 'Carpets' of mauve flowers and aromatic foliage. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| WITCH HAZEL, AMERICAN Hammamelis virginiana A beautiful and valuable shrub or small tree producing brilliant yellow flowers clustered along the branches in autumn. The bark or leaves provide relief from the pain of burns, bruises, sprains and insect bites. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| YERBA SANTA / PEPPERLEAF Piper auritum TP 5000cm. A vigorous climber from Mexico producing very large aromatic leaves which are used to wrap food giving it a distinct flavour, the flowers are long cylindrical and creamy-white and it is a relative of Piper nigrum - Common Pepper. An exotic plant that needs plenty of space and warmth in the winter. Not to be confused with Eriodictyon californicum . |
Plant - £9.00 |
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