22/05/2022
Looking for expert advice on suitable plants for your next planting scheme?
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14/05/2022
On Tuesday 7th June Viridis Plants Director Phil Newman, will be undertaking a lifelong cycling ambition, cycling 1000 miles from Lands End to John O Groats raising funds for the Alzheimers Society.
Please join with us in supporting Phil on this epic challenge to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimerâs Society that is transforming the landscape of dementia forever.
100% of all donations will go to the Alzheimers Society.
Thank you in advance. Your support is appreciated.
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13/05/2022
Boningale is Plant Healthy Certified!
During plant health week 2022 which runs until 15th May , Boningale Limited are pleased to have received its Plant Healthy certification after the successful completion of it's audit and for adopting high voluntary plant health and biosecurity standards.
27/04/2022
Wisteria sinensis âProlificâ
Wisteria sinensis âProlificâ is a woody climber for sunny walls, producing masses of long, drooping racemes of scented, lilac blue flowers in spring. It is a little less vigorous than other varieties, reaching a mature height of 9m.
It has a prolific flowering habit, and the flowers appear before the leaves unfurl in May.
The pea like flowers are highly scented and are popular with bees and other pollinating insects. This variety is grafted, which means that it tends to flower at a younger age than those grown from cuttings.
⢠A prolific flowering habit with flowers appearing before the leaves in May
⢠The pea like flowers are highly scented
⢠Popular with bees and other pollinating insects
⢠New foliage emerges bronze before turning bright green
Available as: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L, 150-175cm Frame
26/04/2022
Hydrangea anomala subsp. Petiolaris
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris is a deciduous self-clinging climber that can be grown in almost full shade. It is covered by large white flowers in early summer and is a great plant for adding interest to a wall.
In autumn leaves turn yellow adding more interest in the low light levels. This plant has an AGM
⢠Excellent climber for a shady wall
⢠Mass of flowers which are an excellent source of nectar for beneficial insects
⢠Autumn interest
⢠Low maintenance
Available as: 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L, 150-175cm Frame
25/04/2022
Geum coccineum âBorisiiâ
A cute little Geum with pretty, evergreen, scalloped leaves which will quickly form a pretty carpet. Flowering in early summer often having a second flush in September/October. This vigorous evergreen with its single, orange flowers is suitable for cottage gardens, rock gardens or gravel gardens and can withstand dry periods in any good garden soil. Perfect for adding height without screening out backgrounds.
⢠Vigorous evergreen that will form a carpet quickly
⢠Terracotta orange flowers
⢠Flowers in early summer and often again in autumn
24/04/2022
Allium Christophii
Allium cristophii is a clump forming bulb with grey-green strap shaped leaves in the spring that die during flowering. They are best left to form mature clumps but can be divided and re-planted in autumn. This plant is perfect for adding height without screening out background planting. amazing pollinator and perfect for formal and informal garden designs. This Plant has an AGM
⢠Perfect for adding height without screening out backgrounds
⢠Amazing for pollinator insects
⢠Leave as a clump to add more impact
⢠Little to no maintenance once planted
23/04/2022
Pyrus calleryana âChanticleerâ
Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a medium sized slender ornamental pear that performs well as a feature tree, planted in an avenue as well as perfect for small gardens to add extra height and autumn colour.
Flowers are produced in spring and are attractive as well as great for insects. A very easy tree to care for needing little to no maintenance, and if established correctly will require no extra watering. This Plant has an AGM
⢠Windproof and fairly resistant to salt winds
⢠Conical shape which can be used effectively for screening
⢠Amazing for pollinator insects
⢠Perfect as a feature tree
⢠Slender, so great for small gardens
18/04/2022
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Calluna vulgaris âWinter Chocolateâ
Calluna vulgaris âWinter Chocolateâ is a low growing shrub that can be used as ground cover. Its early growth in spring is yellow that turns green and orange through summer, deepening to brown through autumn and winter. Small lavender flowers from summer to autumn add interest and are great for pollinators.
17/04/2022
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Sedum âChocolate Cherry Brandyâ
Sedum âChocolate Cherry Brandyâ is a dark-leaved Sedum that contrasts well with green shrubs and perennials. Its purple-red flowers are born through summer and autumn. This is a great match with other Sedums like Sedum âAutumn Joyâ
17/04/2022
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Actaea âChocoholicâ
Actaea âChocoholicâ is a tall, clump-forming perennial with dark purple leaves that are a striking contrast to the dark purple stems bearing tall clusters of small pale pink flowers in late summer and early autumn. Also provides a great food source for pollinators.
16/04/2022
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Aquilegia âChocolate Soldierâ
Although short lived Aquilegia âChocolate Soldierâ adds a dramatic effect and forms a 25cm clump. It has green leaves and nodding, sweet-scented flowers, appearing in late spring to early summer. The flowers have short, pale green outer petals, very dark brownish purple inner petals.
16/04/2022
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Ajuga âChocolate Chipâ
Ajuga âChocolate Chipâ is great low growing evergreen perennial that forms dense matts which also works as a weed suppressant. It produces clumps of dark green-purple 'chocolate' foliage. Blue flower spikes appear in spring. Slightly less vigorous and more compact in habit then other Ajugaâs
15/04/2022
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Eupatorium âChocolateâ
Eupatorium âChocolateâ is a brilliant herbaceous perennial with purple stems with dark chocolate-brown tinged leaves and clusters of small white flowers in summer through to early autumn.
15/04/2022
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Heuchera âChocolate Rufflesâ
Heuchera ' Chocolate Ruffles ' is an excellent almost fully evergreen perennial that can be used to add interest to full to semi shade garden beds. Chocolate brown/red leaves with a purple underside give a striking contrast to green leaved plants. Small white flower spikes are born in summer to add even more interest. Able to grow in almost any soil it is a must have.
29/03/2022
Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'
Evergreen foliage gives structure and excellent foil for summer flowering shrubs and perennials. The young bright red foliage becomes green, boldly margined with silvery white as the season progresses. Clusters of white-pink flowers are born in early spring giving much needed food for beneficial insects. The variegation of the leaves results in a slow growing shrub which makes it ideal for the smaller garden.
⢠Evergreen foliage
⢠Spring flowering
⢠Beneficial to insects
⢠Fully hardy in most of the UK