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Quercus Suber

Cork Oak Tree

Common Name: Cork OakLatin Name: Quercus SuberSoil: Any deep, well-drained, lime-free soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 15m/15mSpecial features: A tall and mighty oak which will grow to be a real garden focal point.The Cork Oak is a truly fantastic tree which is given its common name due to the deeply fissured corky bark that it produces: in fact, it is one of only a handful of trees that is able to re-generate its bark and it produces the cork through the dead bark cells that are rich in suberin – a wax-like coating. For the average gardener however, the Quercus Suber is valued for its ornamental properties and it makes a great specimen tree. The slightly lobed leaves are pointed at their tips and are dark green in colour with paler undersides. Acorns also appear in autumn on more mature trees and these are popular with wildlife.

Rheum Timperley Early

Rhubarb

Common Name: Rhubarb Timperley EarlyLatin Name: Rheum x hybridum 'Timperley Early'Soil: Any well draining soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Thick red stalks with large green leavesThe timperley early is an excellent species of rhubarb which can be ready outside as early as February. Well known for its excellent taste and reliable cropping, a great choice for home-made rhubarb crumble. This variety is a must for any garden and it does well in cold areas as it prduces a better flavour in cooler conditions.

Rhus glabra Laciniata

Stag's Horn Sumach/Fire Fern

Common Name: Stag's Horn Sumach/Fire Fern Latin Name: Rhus glabra 'Laciniata' Soil: Moist, well-drained soil Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: Summer/ Yellow-green  Hardiness: Very hardy Eventual height/spread: 3m/4m Special features: Bold autumn colours of vivid red and bright orange. Sometimes known as the 'Fire Fern', this eye-catching tree gets its common name from its fern-like foliage which turns to fiery shades of red and orange in autumn. The long, feathery, fern-like leaves are held on spreading branches and are a solid green colour in spring and summer: the stems are deep red and contrast beautifully with the leaves, which adds further interest. In summer, yellow-green conical flowers appear and these turn to bright red fruits in autumn. This deciduous tree is very hardy and will thrive in any sunny spot in the garden. We would recommend planting it alongside the Cytisus battandieri as the silvery-green leaves of the Cytisus make the perfect foil for the fiery foliage of the Rhus Laciniata.

Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes'

Stag's Horn Sumach

Common Name: Stag’s horn sumach/ Balitiger Latin Name: Rhus typhina ‘Tiger Eyes’Soil: fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun Flowering period/colour: summer/ green-yellow (insignificant) Hardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 2m/3mSpecial features: A colourful, dwarf variety that maintains a compact form The ‘Tiger Eyes’ is a truly striking plant with so much to offer. The large, fern-like leaves are bright yellow-green in colour with attractive pink stems. Autumn is when the finely-divided foliage really bursts to life as it turns to a fiery mound of deep orange and red. This ‘stag’s horn sumach’ maintains a fairly compact habit, making this an excellent choice for adding structure and colour to a border. It is a wonderful architectural plant and it will certainly become a focal point of any display. To get the best out of this shrub, plant it in full sunlight.

Rhus typhina

Stag's Horn Sumach

Common Name: Stag's horn sumachLatin Name: Rhus typhinaSoil: Moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/Large, erect green clusters of male flowers and smaller, female clusters borne of separate plants.Hardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 6/6mSpecial features: Dense conical clusters of crimson hairy fruits which are most decorative at the end of the year.A wide-spreading suckering tree which loses its lower leaves with age, revealing an attractive skeleton below and leaving a bushy canopy at the top. It has large leaflets on long stems and these take on exceptionally fine autumnal tints of deep red and firey orange. There are separate male and female plants and the female has red, wooly columnar fruits at the end of the summer which are picturesque.

Ribes Ben Connan

Ben Connan Blackcurrant Plant

Common Name: Blackcurrant Ben ConnanLatin Name: Ribes nigram 'Ben Connan'Soil: Well drained, light soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Mid JulyFruit size/colour: Large dark berriesThis is a very early fruiting blackcurrant with large yields. It produces tidy bushes with the berries being born onto very short twigs making them easy to pick. The fruits have a wonderfully rich flavour and make a great healthy summer snack. This variety is known for having excellent pest, disease and frost resistance making it an excellent choice for any garden.

Ribes Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond Blackcurrant Plant

Common Name: Blackcurrant Ben LomondLatin Name: Ribes nigrum 'Ben Lomond'Soil: Any well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFruit picking time: Late JulyBush size/fruit size: Medium/LargeThis is the first of the 'Ben' varieties which have bought late flowering, good mildew resistance and very heavy yields to blackcurrants. Growth is upright and reasonably compact- the strigs (flower stalks) are short and plump berries have an acid flavour.

Ribes Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis Blackcurrant Plant

Common Name: Blackcurrant Ben NevisLatin Name: Ribes nigrum 'Ben Nevis'Soil: Any well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFruit picking time: Late JulyBush size/fruit size: Medium/Medium-largeThis blackcurrant is similar to 'Ben Lomond', it flowers and fruits at the same time. The well flavoured berries are borne on short strigs and have pretty good mildew and frost resistance. The growth habit is where the main difference occurs; it is taller, and more vigorous than 'Ben Lomond'.

Ribes Ben Sarek

Ben Sarek Blackcurrant Plant

Common Name: Blackcurrant Ben SarekLatin Name: Ribes nigrum 'Ben Sarek'Soil: Any well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFruit picking time: Late JulyBush size/fruit size: Small/LargeThe 'Ben Sarek' is a wonderful variety of blackcurrant; it features a heavy crop of large fruits which are bursting with flavour. Another great feature of this blackcurrant bush is it's dwarf nature, growing little over 1m tall. There are in-bred frost resistance properties and this bush also boasts fairly good mildew resistance. Prompt picking before the fruit falls is advised on this variety, this can be done by shaking the bush and catching the falling fruits. 

Ribes Captivator

Gooseberry Captivata

Common Name: Gooseberry CaptivataLatin Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Captivator'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late May onwardsFruit size/colour: Medium to large purple berriesThis plant produces very heavy crops of medium to large purplish pink berries. This is a thornless variety which produces an almost spineless bush. The plants have excellent resistant to mildew and leaf spot

Ribes Hinnonmaki Green

Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Green

Common Name: Gooseberry Hinnonmaki GreenLatin Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Green'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilsPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid JulyFruit size/colour: Large/Green berriesAn excellent variety of gooseberry to choose. It is known for its fantastic disease resistant qualities and an abundances of fruit is produced when in season. The medium sized green berries have an excellent sweet, aromatic taste when ripe. These can be used for culinary purposes.

Ribes Hinnonmaki Red

Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Red

Common Name: Gooseberry Hinnonmaki RedLatin Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Red'Soil: Any well drained SoilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid JulyFruit size/colour: Large ruby red berriesAn excellent variety of gooseberry to choose. It is known for its fantastic disease resistant qualities, including a high resistance to mildew. An abundance of fruit is produced when in season and the fruits are great for cooking with and for dessert purposes too. The medium-large sized berries have a wonderfully sweet taste when ripe with a tangy outer skin. This plant itself has an upright, rounded habit and lobed green leaves.

Ribes Invicta

Gooseberry Invicta

Common Name: Gooseberry InvictaLatin Name: Ribes uva-crispa var reclinatum 'Invicta'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid summerFruit size/colour: Large oval, pale green berriesThis plant produces very heavy crops of large green berries. It is a very densely branched self fertile bush which provides excellent fruits to use in summer pies and jams. This is a disease resistant fruit which requires a moderate amount of care.

Ribes Jonkheer Van Tets

Redcurrant

Common Name: Redcurrant Jonkheer Van TetsLatin Name: Ribes rubun 'Jonkheer Van Tets'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Early JulyFruit size/colour: Large red berriesThis bright and juicy berry is an extremely heavy cropper with an excellent taste. Redcurrants are often overlooked by most fruit growers, however these make an excellent addition to any garden best grown as a cordon. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Redcurrant 'Jonkheer Van Tets').

Ribes Rolan

Redcurrant

Common Name: Redcurrant RolanLatin Name: Ribes rubun 'Rolan'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Large red berriesThis is an excellent variety for its hardiness and quantity of crops produced. Like other varieties bulks of red berries are produced with a slightly acidic taste. These berries are perfect for making jams, preserves and pies. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Redcurrant 'Rolan').

Ribes Rovada

Redcurrant

Common Name: Redcurrant RovadaLatin Name: Ribes rubun 'Rovada'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Large red berriesThis bright and juicy berry is an extremely heavy cropper with an excellent taste. It produces a rather sweet tasting, large, dark red berry which is excellent to make a variety of pies/jams/jellies. Redcurrants are often overlooked by most fruit growers, however these make an excellent addition to any garden best grown as a cordon. This variety is well known for its excellent cropping capabilities. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Redcurrant 'Rovada').

Ribes Stanza

Redcurrant

Common Name: Redcurrant StanzaLatin Name: Ribes rubun 'Stanza'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Small/medium red berriesThis bright and juicy berry is an extremely heavy cropper with an excellent taste. It produces a rather acidic tasting, small, dark red berry which is excellent to make a variety of pies/jams/jellies. Redcurrants are often overlooked by most fruit growers, however these make an excellent addition to any garden best grown as a cordon. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Redcurrant 'Stanza').

Ribes Titania

Blackcurrant Titania

Common Name: Blackcurrant TitaniaLatin Name: Ribes nigrum 'Titania' Soil: Well drained, light soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: JulyFruit size/colour: Large/Purple-blackThe 'Titania' is a new Swedish variety and we predict that this blackcurrant will become very popular in the years to come. As the name suggests, ‘Titania’ produces large blackcurrants and these have a high juice content and an exquisite flavour- making them ideal for juicing. The bush is a heavy cropper and the berries freeze well so they can keep you going over winter. This bush also boasts a good disease resistance, particularly to powdery mildew. A great all-rounder.

Ribes Wellington XXX

Blackcurrant Wellington XXX

Common Name: Blackcurrant Wellington XXXLatin Name: Ribes nigram 'Wellington XXX'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Mid JulyFruit size/colour: Large dark berriesThis is regarded as one of the most popular species of blackcurrant. It is renowned for its excellent sweet and juicy tasting fruits. The plants will grow vigorously and spread with high crop yields, however can be vulnerable to winter frosts.

Ribes Whinhams Industry

Gooseberry Whinhams Industry

Common Name: Gooseberry Whinhams IndustryLatin Name: Ribes var reclinatum 'Whinhams Industry'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid summerFruit size/colour: Large dark red, hairy berriesThis plant produces very heavy crops of large dark red, hairy berries. It is a very densely branched self fertile bush which provides excellent fruits to use in summer pies and jams. The plant has an upright and bushy habit and will look great alongside other gooseberry varieties. This is a disease resistant fruit which requires a moderate amount of care.

Ribes White Hollander

Whitecurrant

Common Name: Whitecurrant White Hollander Latin Name: Ribes rubrum 'White Hollander' Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soil Position: Open sunny or slightly shaded spot Fruit picking time: Late July Fruit size/colour: Large pale golden berries The 'Hollander' is a mid-season variety which produces bunches of translucent white fruits. The fruits have a wonderfully sweet flavour and are a great choice for using in preserves.  (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Ribes 'White Hollander').

Ribes White Pearl

Whitecurrant

Common Name: Whitecurrant White PearlLatin Name: Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Large pale golden berriesA late cropping variety which produces abundant strigs of large, very nice tasting fruits. The fruits that are produced make fine jams, preserves and pies and the plant has the benefit of being self fertile making it an excellent addition to any garden. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Ribes 'White Pearl').

Robinia Bessoniana

Black Locust Bessoniana

Common Name: Black locust Bessoniana TreeLatin Name: Robinia pseudoacacia 'Bessoniana'Soil: Fertile moist, well drained soilsPosition: Full sun, tolerant of drought and pollutionFlowering period/colour: Summer/WhiteHardiness: Hardy but needs some shelter from strong winds when youngHeight/spread in 20 years: 15m/12mSpecial features: A tall tree that grows to have a rounded crown and vibrant green leaves This Robinia is a wonderful tree which features vibrant green pinnate leaves that turn to yellow in autumn. The leaves are soft to the touch and mature leaves turn to a darker green over summer, which makes a beautiful contrast between the fresh and the mature foliage. White flowers appear in early summer and they have a sweet scent to them. This robinia also has the added advantage of being thornless and it is perfect for planting as a specimen tree. It does grow to have a rounded crown and to be fairly tall and large so you should plant it in a position that will allow for this. 

Robinia Casque Rouge

Pink Cascade

Common Name: Pink Cascade/ Pink Robinia TreeLatin Name: Robinia x margareta 'Casque Rouge' (aka Pink Cascade)Soil: Best in moist, well drained fertile soil, but tolerates poor soils and drought.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Large Purplish pink flowersHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 7m/4mSpecial features: Long drooping clusters of large deep pink flowers in late spring.Robinia x slavinii 'Casque Rouge' is an open, rounded deciduous tree with spiny branches and pinnate leaves made up of many mid green leaflets. Long drooping clusters of large deep pink flowers in late spring are followed by long brown seed pods in the Autumn.

Robinia Frisia

False Acacia Tree

Common Name: False Acacia TreeLatin Name: Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia'Soil: Fertile moist, well drained soilsPosition: Full sun, sheltered from strong winds.Flowering period/colour: May and June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 7m/5mSpecial features: Rich golden yellow foliage.Robinia 'Frisia' is an extremely beautiful tree with yellow foliage which is retained throughout the summer. Before leaf fall the colour develops into a deep orange-yellow which makes a fantastic autumnal focal point. This is a fast-growing tree which has a broadly columnar structure and a bushy habit. The 'Frisia' is often planted next to something purple but also looks good next to dark green. 

Robinia Hillieri

Pink Acacia Tree

Common Name: Pink Acacia TreeLatin Name: Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' Soil: Best in well-drained fertile soil, but tolerates poor soils and drought.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Pale pink Hardiness: Hardy, but requires some shelter from strong windsHeight/spread after 20 years: 6m/3mSpecial features: Rosy pink to purplish-red blooms in late spring and early summer. The Hillieri is an outstanding variety of robinia; this tree features the most beautiful display of summer flowers which open up from their deep pink buds. During spring and summer the branches are studded with racemes of pale pink pea-like flowers which carry the most delightfully sweet scent. Even when the flowers have disappeared, the foliage offers great ornamental interest as the leaves are divided into fine pinnate leaflets that are mid-green in colour. This tree makes a great specimen and it works very well when planted near a seating area as you can enjoy the fragrance of the pretty flowers.

Robinia hispida

Rose Acacia Tree

Common Name: Rose Acacia TreeLatin Name: Robinia hispidaSoil: Best in moist, well drained fertile soil, but tolerates poor soils and drought.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Rosy pink to purplish-redHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m/2.5mSpecial features: Rosy pink to purplish-red blooms in late spring and early summer.Robinia hispida is a truly fabulous small tree with delicate Wisteria-like foliage. Fragrant, drooping clusters of rose-pink, pea-shaped flowers appear in late spring and early summer which are followed by dark red-brown seed pods in the late summer. The stems are covered in tiny soft hairs, and the seed pods are also hairy, which gives the tree unique beauty when its delicate flowers and elegant leaves are contrasted with its more robust features. The original name of this tree was the hairy locust because of the fine purply-brown hairs that cover the tree.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black Locust Tree

Common Name: Black Locust Tree or False acaciaLatin Name: Robinia pseudoacaciaSoil: Fertile moist, well drained soilsPosition: Full sun, tolerant of drought and pollutionFlowering period/colour: May and June/Pea-like, fragrant white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 9m/5mSpecial features: Large, majestic tree with fragrant flowers.Robinia pseudoacacia, a native only to North America, is an adaptable and tough tree which is tolerant of both drought and atmospheric pollution. Spiny shoots are covered by lush, pale green foliage which turns to a good yellow colour in autumn. Once mature, the bark becomes very rugged and deeply fissured. Fragrant, white pea-like flowers are produced in late spring. This tree is the perfect choice for large gardens.

Robinia Tortuosa

Tortuosa Black Locust

Common Name: Tortuosa Black LocustLatin Name: Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Tortuosa’Soil: Fertile moist, well drained soilsPosition: Full sun, tolerant of drought and pollutionHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m / 7mSpecial features: Highly unique twisted branches and fragrant white flowers in pendant racemes.The ‘Tortuosa’ is a great tree for adding structural interest to your garden: it features contorted, twisted branches that make an unusual focal point. The leaves are divided into leaflets and they are dark green in colour and hang on corkscrew-like shoots. The flowers only appear on established trees and these are pink-white and sweetly scented. In winter, the twisted framework looks delightful when topped with snow – making this a great tree for year round interest.

Rockery Trowel

RHS Endorsed

Rockery Trowel - RHS Endorsed - Burgon & Ball Keep your rockery looking fabulous with this smart looking RHS endorsed rockery trowel especially created by Burgon and Ball. This piece is ideal for transplanting throughout the garden it is one of those essential and useful garden tools that you will wonder how you previously managed without! Constructed out of metal with a comfortable hardwood handle it is built to last. Width 3cm, length 33cm.

Rootgrow

Mycorrhizal Fungi

rootgrow™ is recommended for giving your plant or tree that extra boost when planting it in its new environment. rootgrow™ is very simple to use, and all you need to do is sprinkle the granules in the pre-dug hole and insert your plant or tree. rootgrow™ contains mycorrhizal fungi which is a UK native organism that actively encourages the development of a secondary root system for the plant or tree. The new roots will grow within just 4 weeks, and you only ever need to apply rootgrow™ once, as the established roots last for the lifetime of the plant or tree. An enhanced root system means an accelerated and improved growth and it also means that the plants have better drought tolerance and a better uptake of fertilisers. rootgrow™  is endorsed by the RHS and RHS gardeners have found that it gives the treated plant superior establishment with improved natural vigour.

Rosemarinus officinalis

Rosemary

Common Name: RosemaryLatin Name: Rosemarinus officinalis Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: From late spring/Lilac-blueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m/1.5mSpecial features: Highly aromatic green leaves and pretty blue flowers from late spring.This lovely little shrub will be sure to give you colour and fragrance all year round. The leaves are dark green and radiate a strong, aromatic fragrance that is perfect for a sensory planting scheme. From late spring through to early autumn, pretty little tubular blue flowers appear amongst the foliage. This is a fantastic choice for planting in a herb bed. It is advisable to pick the older rosemary leaves regularly to encourage new growth, and the leaves can be utilized in cooking – particularly with roasted lamb or vegetables.

Rosemarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’

Rosemary

Common Name: RosemaryLatin Name: Rosemarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late spring / light blueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m / 2mSpecial features: The most delightfully aromatic scent is given from the dark green leaves. This rosemary is a true sensory experience as the narrowly oblong, dark green leaves are packed with a real punch of aroma. In late spring to early summer, pretty light blue flowers appear and these add further interest. This is a more upright form than most and it works well when planted at the back of a sunny herb bed or lining a path in a sensory garden. It is advisable to pick the older rosemary leaves regularly to encourage new growth, and the leaves can be utilised in cooking – particularly with roasted lamb or vegetables.

Rosemarinus Roseus

Pink Rosemary

Common Name: Pink RosemaryLatin Name: Rosemarinus officinalis ‘Roseus’Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: From late spring/pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m/1.5mSpecial features: Highly aromatic green leaves and pretty pink flowers from late spring.This lovely little shrub will be sure to give you colour and fragrance all year round. The leaves are dark green and radiate a strong, aromatic fragrance which is perfect for a sensory planting scheme. From late spring through to early autumn, pretty little tubular pink flowers appear amongst the foliage. This is a fantastic choice for planting in a herb bed. It is advisable to pick the older rosemary leaves regularly to encourage new growth, and the leaves can be utilised in cooking – particularly with roasted lamb or vegetables.

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright'

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' - An Aromatic and Versatile Perennial Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright', commonly known as Upright Rosemary, is an aromatic and versatile perennial that adds a touch of elegance to the garden with its upright growth habit and pale blue flowers. Perfect for herb gardens, borders, and containers, 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' brings both beauty and functionality to various garden settings. The standout feature of Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' is its tall, upright growth habit. This rosemary variety produces aromatic, needle-like foliage that is both attractive and useful in culinary applications. In spring to early summer, the plant is adorned with pale blue flowers, creating a lovely display that attracts pollinators such as bees. The evergreen nature of the foliage ensures year-round interest and provides a fragrant backdrop in the garden. Caring for Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' is straightforward, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. Plant Upright Rosemary in well-drained, moderately fertile soil and ensure it receives plenty of sunlight, as it thrives best in full sun. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but be careful not to overwater, as rosemary prefers slightly drier conditions. To maintain its upright shape and encourage healthy growth, trim the plant after flowering. In late autumn, a light mulch can help protect the roots through winter, especially in colder regions. With its low maintenance needs and aromatic foliage, Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' is a wonderful addition to any garden, providing both ornamental value and culinary benefits. Common Name: Upright RosemaryLatin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright'Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soilPosition: Full sunFlowering Period/Colour: Spring to early summer; pale blue flowersHardiness: Hardy perennialEventual Height/Spread: 120-150 cm height; 60-90 cm spreadSpecial Feature: Upright growth habit; aromatic foliage; excellent for herb gardens, borders, and containers

Round Pot Tamper

Burgon & Ball

This quality tamper has been designed with round pots in mind, it helps you to level out soil so it’s ready for planting. Now you can sow your seeds with confidence knowing that you’ve used the right tool to encourage the best possible germination and fantastic end-results. Made out of FSC certified beech wood, its ergonomic handle is comfortable to grip so no more wrist ache! The round pot tamper measures 8cm in diameter.• Ideal for use in round pots• Tamper your soil with ease, so it’s ready for seed sowing• Made out of high quality 100% certified beech wood• 8cm diameter

Round Tine Fork

RHS Endorsed

Round Tine Fork - RHS Endorsed - Burgon & Ball  

Rubus All Gold

Raspberry Allgold/Fallgold

Common Name: Raspberry Allgold (also known as Fallgold)Latin Name: Rubus idaeus 'Allgold'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Mid September to OctoberFruit size/colour: Medium-large/YellowThis is a yellow raspberry which fruits in autumn. This unique fruit also has good flavour and sweetness, with a good yield. A fairly rare variety not usually found in garden centres.(Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Raspberry 'Allgold').

Rubus Autumn Bliss

Raspberry Autumn Bliss

Common Name: Raspberry Autumn BlissLatin Name: Rubus idaeus 'Autumn Bliss'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Mid August to OctoberFruit size/colour: Medium-large/Bright redThis autumn-fruiting raspberry produces heavy crops of medium-large, delicious berries from mid August until the winter frosts. An excellent choice for a sheltered sunny spot, the fruits are borne on the upper part of the current season's canes. The texture is firm and the flavour is good.(Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Raspberry 'Autumn Bliss').

Rubus Black Satin

Blackberry Black Satin

Common Name: Blackberry Black SatinLatin Name: Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin'Soil: Any SoilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Late July to AugustFruit size/colour: Medium-large/Dark Black fruitBlackberry 'Black Satin' is an excellent new species which bears fruit earlier than any other thornless variety. Expect a flavoursome but sharp fruit around late July-August with a nice display of pink flowers before the stems start to fruit.

Rubus Glen Clova

Raspberry Glen Clova

Common Name: Raspberry Glen ClovaLatin Name: Rubus idaeus 'Glen Clova'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Early July to late JulyFruit size/colour: Small-medium/RedA very popular variety, yields are high and the fruits herald the start of raspberry picking season in many gardens. The berries are firm and rather small making them ideal for freezing. They have the usual rasperry taste with a sweet yet sharp flavour and are a great variety for making jam.

Rubus Glen Moy

Raspberry Glen Moy

Common Name: Raspberry Glen MoyLatin Name: Rubus idaeus 'Glen Moy'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Early July to Late JulyFruit size/colour: Medium-large/Pale redThis is a new variety to compete with 'Glen Clova'. It has several advantages over it, including no spines, larger berries, better flavour and good aphid resistance. In a warm summer there is the bonus of a small autumn crop. 'Glen Moy' gives good yields, but with a fairly short picking season.(Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Raspberry 'Glen Moy').

Rubus Glen Prosen

Raspberry Glen Prosen

Common Name: Raspberry Glen ProsenLatin Name: Rubus idaeus 'Glen Prosen'Soil: Any good garden soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Early July to late JulyFruit size/colour: Medium-large/Bright redA widely grown and popular variety to compete with 'Malling Admiral'. It has spineless canes, some resistance to aphids and virus, and is easy to grow and control. The heavy yield of very firm, round fruit is ready for picking from mid-July. This raspberry needs better soil than others.(Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Raspberry 'Glen Prosen').

Rubus Himalayan Giant

Blackberry Himalayan Giant

Common Name: Blackberry Himalayan Giant Latin Name: Rubus procerus 'Himalayan Giant' Soil: Any Soil Position: Full Sun Fruit picking time: Late August-Late September Fruit size/colour: Very large red/black fruits The' Himalayan Giant' is exceptional for its sheer size and high yield. A variety of coloured fruits are produced which have a slightly acidic taste, they are better for cooking with than eating fresh and make a fantastic blackberry crumble. An excellent choice for anyone looking to cover a large space or to create a large barrier as it is an extremely vigorous grower.

Rubus Japanese

Wineberry

Common Name: Wineberry JapaneseLatin Name: Rubus phoenicolasius 'Japanese'Soil: Any well draining soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid summerFruit size/colour: Orange/Dark red berriesThe Japanese wineberry is a very uncommon species in a lot of gardens however it produces the most amazing sweet tasting orange - red berries. The berries look very similar to raspberries and can be used in the same way by eating them fresh or cooking them. An excellent choice for any garden for its ease to grow and its resistance to disease. This is a self fertile plant.

Rubus Loch Ness

Blackberry Loch Ness

Common Name: Blackberry Loch NessLatin Name: Rubus fruticosus 'Loch Ness'Soil: Any SoilPosition: Full sun/Slight ShadeFruit picking time: Late August-Mid SeptemberFruit size/colour: Large good coloured fruitsAn exceptional choice of blackberry that requires very little to no support. It has semi erect stems which produce strong yields of very nice tasting fruits. A brilliant choice for smaller patches as requires less space than other species. A very popular thornless variety.

Rubus Malling Admiral

Raspberry Malling Admiral

Common Name: Raspberry Malling AdmiralLatin Name: Rubus idaeus 'Malling Admiral'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Mid July to mid AugustFruit size/colour: Large/Bright redIf you were restricted to only one variety of raspberry in your garden, this would be the one to go for. The spine free canes are numerous, vigorous and resistant to spur blight, botrytis and some viruses. Flavour is very good and fruit yields are high. A good variety to grow organically.(Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Raspberry 'Malling Admiral').

Rubus Merton Thornless

Blackberry Merton Thornless

Common Name: Blackberry Merton ThornlessLatin Name: Rubus fruticosus 'Merton Thornless'Soil: Any SoilPosition: Half ShadeFruit picking time: Late August-Mid SeptemberFruit size/colour: Large good coloured fruitsThe Merton Thornless is an excellent choice for smaller areas. The lack of thorns and shorter canes make the plants easy to maintain, whilst producing an average yield with a very flavoursome fruit. The fruits are fairly large and are sweet and juicy; great for blackberry crumble or equally suited to being eaten fresh.