Plants: 126
Latin name | Common name | Type | Description | Cultivation | Hedging |
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Garrya eliptica "James Roof" | shrub | 12ft (4m). Evergreen. Oval, dark leaves. Long, greyish green catkins in February and March. | Frost hardy, -5°C. Sun, ideal for south- or west-facing wall. | ||
GAZANIA genus | annual, perennial | c. 6-10ins (15-25cm). Evergreen. Carpet-forming. Long, narrow leaves. In summer, daisy-like flowers: colours include white, yellow, pink or red. | Half hardy, -0°C. Sun and sandy soil. | ||
Genista hispanica | Spanish Gorse | shrub | 5ft (1.5m). Deciduous. Narrow leaves, profusion of golden pea-type flowers from May to July. | Frost hardy, -5°C. Sun and well-drained soil. | |
Geranium sanguineum | Bloody Cranesbill | perennial | 12in (30cm). Forms clumps of deeply divided leaves. Open, deep pink flowers in summer. | Fully hardy. Sun. Useful in rock gardens and for ground cover. | |
GYPSOPHILA genus | annual, perennial | c1in -2.5ft ( 2.5cm-75cm). Small, dark or greyish leaves. In summer, clusters of single or double flowers on wirey stems. Colours include white or pink. | Fully hardy. Sun. Tolerates dry, sandy soils. | ||
Halimium lasianthemum formosum | shrub | 3ft (1m). Evergreen. Oval, greyish leaves. Open, bright yellow flowers with red markings, in May and June. | Frost hardy, -5°C. Sun and well-drained soil. Needs shelter in cold regions. | ||
Hebe "Autumn Glory" | shrub | 5ft (1.5m). Evergreen. Rounded bush. Bronze shoots, dark green leaves, edged with red. Spikes of purple-blue flowers from July to December. | Frost hardy, -5°C. Sun and well-drained soil. | ||
Hebe "Great Orme" | shrub | 5ft (1.5m). Evergtreen. Narrow, glossy, dark green leaves with purple shoots. Deep pink flowers, fading to white, from July to October. Enjoyed by bees. | Frost hardy, -5°C. Sun, needs shelter in cold areas. | ||
Hebe "White Gem" | shrub | 5ft (1.5m). Small leaves, abundant white flowers in June. | Fully hardy. Sun, well-drained soil. | ||
Hebe cupressoides "Boughton Dome" | shrub | 12ins (30cm). Evergreen. Rounded. Dark, greyish-green foliate like Cypress. Small, bluish-white flowers in summer. | Frost hardy, -5°C. Sun, tolerates sandy soil. Needs shelter in cold areas. | ||
Hebe salicifolia | shrub | 8ft (2.5m). Evergreen. Pale, narrow leaves, spikes of white or lilac flowers in summer. | Frost hardy, -5°C. Sun, well-drained soil. | ||
Hebe x "Franciscana" | shrub | 2ft (60cm). Evergreen. Oblong leaves, majve/blue flower spikes from July to November. | Frost hardy, -5°C. Sun Useful in rock gardens. | ||
Hedera canariensis algeriensis | Algerian Ivy | climber | 20ft (6m). Self-clinging. Oval, glossy leaves on purplish stems. Poisonous. | Half hardy, 0°C. Alkaline soil. Likes south- or west-facing wall. | |
HELIANTHEMUM genus | Rock Rose | shrub, sub-shrub | c.3-9ins (7-23cm). Evergreen. Small narrow leaves. Saucer-shaped flowers in spring and summer. Colours include yellow, orange, pink and red. | Frost hardy, -5°, to fully hardy. Sun and well-drained soil, Useful for rock gardens. | |
Helichrysum italicum | Curry Plant | shrub | 2ft (60cm). Evergreen. Aromatic, silvery leaves. Small bright yellow flowers during summer. | Frost hardy, -5°C. Sun, likes south-facing wall. | |
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis | shrub | 8ft (2.5m). Evergreen. Oval, toothed leaves. Large, crimson flowers. | Frost tender, 0°C. Sun. | ||
Hippophäe rhamnoides | Sea Buckthorn | shrub | 20ft (6m). Deciduous. Spines. Narrow, greyish leaves. Insignificant, yellow flowers in April. Bright orange fruit in autumn. | Fully hardy. Sun, thrives in sandy soil. Male and female plants required for fruit. Ideal for hedging. | |
Hydrangea macrphylla | shrub | 5ft (1.5m). Deciduous. Oval, serrated leaves. Many varieties. Flower In pH below 5.5, pink or red flowers. In pH above 5.5, blue or purple flowers. White not affected by pH. Poisonous. | Frost hardy, -5°C. Sun or partial shade. Remove dead flower heads. | ||
HYPERICUM genus | perennial, sub-shrub, shrub | 2ins-5ft (5cm-1.5m). Deciduous or evergreen. Oval leaves. Bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers in summer and autumn. | Half-hardy, 0°C to fully hardy. Sun or partial shade. | ||
Iberis sempervirens | Candytuft | shrub, rock plant | 8in (20cm). Evergreen. Narrow, dark green leaves. Rounded heads of white flowers in May and June. Fs | Fully hardy. Sun, thriving on poor soils. | |
Impatienswalleriana "Novette" | Busy Lizzie | annual | 6in (15cm). Evergreen. Oval, pointed leaves. Spurred red flowers with white markings. | Half hardy, 0°C. Sun or partial shade, damp soil. | |
Lampranthus aurantiacus | perennial | 20in (50cm). Semi-cylindrical, greyish leaves. Vivid orange daisy-type flowers opening in sunshine, in summer. | Frost tender, 7°C. Likes sunshine and dry conditions. | ||
Laurus nobilis | Bay Tree | tree | 40ft (12m). Evergreen. Oval, dark green, leathery leaves. Small yellow flowers in spring, round black fruits. | Frost hardy, -5°C. Sunshine, sheltered from cold winds. | |
Lavatera "Rosea" | shrub | 10ft (3m). Semi-evergreen. Lobed leaves and large, deep pink flowers in summer. | Frost hardy, -5°C. | ||
Leptospermum scoparium | Manuka, Tea Tree | shrub | 10ft (3m). Evergreen. Narrow, dark green leaves. Double, red flowers from May to August. | Frost hardy, -5°C. Needs south- or west-facing wall in cold regions. |
Plants: 126