Fatsia or caster oil plant are evergreen shrubs or small trees. They have large leathery hand-shaped leaves and small creamy-white flowers which ar...
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Osmanthus are evergreen shrubs or small trees which are grown for their flowers and foliage. Flowers are small, white (occasionally yellow or orang...
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Pieris Japonica are They are naturally found in forests but grow well in a border or woodland garden. Pieris have elliptic, glossy, mid-green leave...
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Olea are small or medium sized evergreen trees with simple, opposite leathery leaves. Flowers are in terminal or axillary panicles, and are small, ...
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Jasminum otherwise known as jasmine is a popular climber with a delicate scent, and there are many cultivars for summer and winter. Jasmine need a ...
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Heuchera are famed for their superb range of spectacular foliage and attractive late spring/summer flowers. The vibrancy of leaf colour alone makes...
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Hydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...
View full detailsHeuchera are more or less evergreen, clump-forming perennials with attractive, rounded, shallowly palmately lobed leaves and racemes or panicles of...
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Dwarf form of this neat, bushy and hardy fuchsia. The flowers are stunning red and purple and they hang all over the plant in summer. Plant in rich...
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Fuchsia Mrs Popple is a vigorous form owith arching slender deep green foliage. The flowers are stunning red and purple and they hang all over the...
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Neat, bushy and hardy fuchsia with plenty of flower power. Burgandy skirt with white petticoats and red stockings hang all over the plant in summer...
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Evergreen, bushy shrub with large bright gold and lime green variegated foliage. Clip to shape throughout summer. Ideal for dividing as a living ...
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Carex is a very hardy aquatic, bog or grass like plant which can be deciduous or evergreen bearing linear or strap shaped dark green leaves with lo...
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Evergreen ideal for formal Topiary. Only need clipping once or twice a year.
Hebes are such a classic shrub that these days are often overlooked for the more vibrant, fancy colours. A great versatile shrub that are great for...
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Lovely perennials that are a must have in the garden, once you have had one you will find that you come back for more. They have lovely whorls of f...
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Trachycarpus - Windmill palm- are exotic evergreen, hardy palms. They are one of the easiest palms to grow in our climate.Trachycarpus create their...
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Skimmia or Rutaceae are evergreen shrubs, ideal for planting in a border or woodland garden. They bear small star-shaped flowers in spring, some of...
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Skimmia or Rutaceae are evergreen shrubs, ideal for planting in a border or woodland garden. They bear small star-shaped flowers in spring, some of...
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Magnolias are deciduous or evergreen shrubs commonly found in woodlands or along river banks. They are grown for their showy, erect flowers which c...
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Heuchera are famed for their superb range of spectacular foliage and attractive late spring/summer flowers. The vibrancy of leaf colour alone makes...
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Hydrangea Black Diamonds Tellar After Midnight is a fantastic mophead variety with an abundance of flowers that bear bright reddish pink flowers ag...
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Fuchsia Versicolor is a deciduous fuchsia with variegated foliage of pinks, greens and creams. in summer bears crimson and purple flowers. Ideal as...
View full detailsBlushing Turtle - Vigorous, clump forming perennial with many divided leaves and massive cup shaped, lilac pink flowers with lilac veins throughout...
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Cortaderia or Pampas grass - are robust evergreen grasses, rough textured with long leaves, beautiful flowers make a fantastic display in summer an...
View full detailsEvergreen, bushy shrub with bright green and gold leaves. Requires full sun or shade and well drained soil.
Evergreen ideal for formal Topiary. Only need clipping once or twice a year.
Carex is a very hardy aquatic, bog or grass like plant which can be deciduous or evergreen bearing linear or strap shaped dark green leaves with lo...
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Evergreen ideal for formal Topiary. Only need clipping once or twice a year.
Evergreen ideal for formal Topiary. Only need clipping once or twice a year.We advocate the use of Vitax Buxus feed products with all Box Topiary
Evergreen ideal for formal Topiary. Only need clipping once or twice a year.
Skimmia or Rutaceae are evergreen shrubs, ideal for planting in a border or woodland garden. They bear small star-shaped flowers in spring, some of...
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Osmanthus are evergreen shrubs or small trees which are grown for their flowers and foliage. Flowers are small, white (occasionally yellow or orang...
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Olea - olive - evergreen trees and shrubs.They give that exotic feel to the garden. They bear lovely long silver grey foliage and bear lovely olive...
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Magnolias are deciduous or evergreen shrubs commonly found in woodlands or along river banks. They are grown for their showy, erect flowers which c...
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Hydrangea Mac. Deep Pink Punk is a compact deciduous shrub. Flowers are produced in summer on mass, they are large, mid too deep pink in colour, lo...
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Hydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...
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Hydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...
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Hydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...
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Fuchsia Sunray has unique pink, green and cream foliage with deep red and purple hanging flowers. Ideal as a pot plant. Needs a sheltered spot in f...
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Euonymus Japonicus Marieke Evergreen, bushy shrub with bright green and gold leaves. Will brighten up any dark corner and give great ground cover....
View full detailsA very exotic palm-like evergreen which has deep red pointed leaves. Requires well drained soil in a sheltered position in sun or part shade.
Clump-forming evergreen which has large bi-coloured pale sky blue trumpet shaped flowers with a delicate white central stripe. Full sun and moist w...
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Clump-forming perennial in summer carries tall stems with large blue ball-shaped flowers, from July onwards. Leaves are green with a cream edge.Ful...
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Pieris Passion are evergreen shrubs with dark green foliage, flushed red in spring. The urn-shaped flowers in white and dark pink are produced in d...
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Pieris are compact evergreen shrubs with leathery, dark green leaves, often brightly coloured when young, and small white urn-shaped flowers borne ...
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Olea are small or medium sized evergreen trees with simple, opposite leathery leaves. Flowers are in terminal or axillary panicles, and are small, ...
View full detailsLow maintenance outdoor plants offer a myriad of benefits for homeowners and garden enthusiasts looking for beauty and functionality without the extensive upkeep. One of the primary advantages is the reduction in time and labour required for garden maintenance. Plants such as succulents, ornamental grasses, and native species typically require less watering, pruning, and fertilization than more demanding varieties. This makes them ideal for busy individuals or those who may not have extensive gardening experience but still wish to enjoy a green environment.
Additionally, low maintenance plants tend to be more resilient and adaptable to varying weather conditions and soil types. This hardiness reduces the need for chemical interventions, such as pesticides and herbicides, making the garden safer for wildlife and more sustainable in the long term. Economically, these plants can also be more cost-effective, as they often thrive with minimal inputs. The aesthetic diversity of low maintenance plants—from flowering perennials to striking foliage—ensures that gardeners can create visually appealing spaces that also support local ecosystems without requiring constant care and attention.
