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Berberis
Berberis  thunbergii 'Admiration'
'Barberry'. Small, compact rounded deciduous shrub with yellow edged, purple - red leaves and pink flowers in summer. Crimson berries and leaves in autumn. Given an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS. Plant breeders Rights. Grows to 0.5m when mature but can be kept pruned. 

Best in full sun or light shade, in well drained - soil.

3L are 0.2m x 0.2m approx

These plants are sourced from a reputable local wholesaler, so will not be available for collection on the nursery unless they are pre-ordered. Dispatch may also be delayed by a day or two.

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Berberis  thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar'
A medium sized deciduous shrub with upright stems bearing red - purple leaves that turn even brighter in the autumn. Small yellow flowers late summer. Red berries in autumn. Sun or part shade. Grows to 1.5m x 0.6m in 10 years. Low maintenance and useful anywhere.

3L are 0.4m x 0.2m approx

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Berberis  thunbergii 'Orange Rocket'
'Barberry'. New, dwarf shrub with orange tinted new growth, turning to red all summer. Columnar in habit and similar, but smaller in habit to its parent plant 'Helmond Pillar' turning deep purple with splashes of fiery orange and red. Yellow flowers in early summer followed by red berries. Plant Breeders Rights. Grows to 1.25m X 0.5m in 10 years. Prune hard in the early years, so ideal for hedging.

Best in sun or semi - shade, in well drained soil. 

 2L are 0.25m x 0.2m approx

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Berberis x ottawensis 'Superba' ('Purpurea')
'Barberry'. Deep red - purple foliage, with green undertones turns bright red in autumn. Red new growth. Ideal for a prickly hedge. Yellow flowers in spring. This is a cross between B. thunbergii and B. vulgaris making it vigorous and will reach full height quickly. Masses of cascading clusters of red berries light the tree up in autumn. Grows to about 2.5 - 3m when mature, but can be kept pruned. Given an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS.

Best in full sun or part shade, in most well - drained soils.

3L are 0.5m

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Chamaecyparis
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Rubicon' ( 'Red Star' )
Dwarf upright compact conical bush. Juvenile foliage turns plum - purple in winter maturing to blue - green in summer. Grows to 1m x 0.75m in 10 years approx.

 3L are 0.15m wide x 0.3m high approx
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Corylus
Corylus avellana 'Purpurea'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Purple Hazel'. Stunning purple foliage on this easy to grow compact, rounded shrub. Grows to 1.5 - 3m high approx.  

Best in full sun in most, moist, well - drained soils.

15L are 1.5m high approx.
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Corylus maxima 'Purpurea'
'Purple Leaved Filbert'. Large deciduous shrub with purple leaves. Pale yellow catkins in spring. Edible nuts late summer. Grows to 4 - 8m high approx.

Best in sun or part shade, in most non acidic, moist, well - drained soils.

10L are 1.4m high pus approx
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Cotinus
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
'Smoke Tree'. A select form with deep wine - purple leaves which redden in the autumn. Grows to 2m. Given an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS.

 3L are 0.45m high x 0.3m wide approx
5L are 0.5m high x 0.4m wide approx 
7.5L is 0.6m high x 0.6m wide approx 
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Fagus
Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Fastigiate Beech'. Upright purple 'Beech' with good purple autumn colour, plus brown spiny fruits. Grows to 12m approx.

Best in sun or semi - shade, in most, moist, well - drained soils. 

35L are 1.5m plus
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Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Purple Beech'. Will grow into a stunning large pyramidal tree 25 - 35m high with deep purple leaves, also makes a stunning hedge with the russet old leaves staying on right through the winter. Red and purple autumn colours. Seed grown versions have a variable leaf colour and these are actually the 'Copper Beech'. Both are shallow rooted so underplanting is not advisable.

Best in sun or light shade, in most, moist well - drained soils. Avoid heavy clay or light sands.

3L are 1m high x 0.2m wide approx 
15L are 1.5m plus 
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Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Red Obelisk Beech' with cut leaves red - purple foliage. Bronze and gold autumn colours. 

Best in sun in most, moist, well - drained soils.

15L are 1.5m plus
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Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Tricolor Beech'. Stunning dome shaped tree with a pink outer edge to the leaves, making it look pink.  The leaves are green - purple in the centre with slashes of white. Grows to 8 -10m high approx.

Best in sun or semi - shade in most, moist, well drained soils. 

50L is 2.5m high plus
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Ligularia
Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'
Almost as nice as the name and very noble to boot! It has huge bronze leaves and late bright orange flowers in July - August. Suitable for moist soils.

Grows up to 1m20cm.
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Lysimachia
Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'
'Loostrife'. Lives up to its name and bursts alight with single yellow flowers in July - August, above rich, chocolate - purple foliage. Grows to 75cm.View full details and add to your trolley
Malus
Malus 'Royal Beauty'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Crab Apple'. Purple and red foliage in spring turns purplish - green on this small weeping tree. Deep reddish - purple flowers in spring followed by dark red fruits. Grows to 1.5 - 2 m high approx.

Best in sun or semi - shade, in most, moist, well - drained soils. 

15L are 1.5m plus
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Ophiopogon
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
'Black Mondo Grass'. Low arching black leaves all year round. Tiny mauve flowers in July to September with black seeds. Very hardy.

Sun or part shade. Grows up to 15cm.
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Prunus
Prunus 'Royal Burgundy'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Flowering Cherry'. Double rose - pink form in clusters on this purple leaved rounded tree. Coppery - red peeling bark. Stunning. Bronze autumn colours. Ideal for small gardens. Grows to 5 - 10m.

Best in sun in most, moist, well  drained soils.

15L are 1.5m plus
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Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Black Cherry Plum' or 'Purple Leaved Cherry Plum'.  Round headed tree with deep blackish - purple leaves and twigs. Pale pink flowers emerge from deep pink buds. Given an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS. Grows to 8 - 12m high. Can be kept pruned as a bush.

Best in sun in most, moist, well - drained soils.

15L are 1.5m plus
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Sambucus
Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'
'Black Lace Elderberry'. Finely cut purple - black foliage, tough and easy so a better option than a 'Japanese Maple'. Creamy - pink flowers from May - June followed by blackish - red berries in autumn, ideal for jam and winemaking or for wildlife to feast on. Will grow to 2 - 3m approx when mature. Ideal for hedging. Prune early spring when required.

Best in full sun, or part shade. Best in moist, well - drained soils, in most soil types.

3L are 0.3m high x 0.3m wide approx
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Vitis
Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea'
Lovely purple leaved vine for sun or semi shade. Given an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS.

3L are 1m high approx
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Weigela
Weigela 'Black and White'
New dwarf compact, low maintenance shrub with variegated foliage, edged creamy yellow, looks good all summer. Leaves start a plum colour turning to tones of purple - black, chocolate, green, chatreuse, green and white and green and yellow!  Pure white trumpet - shaped flowers.

 Best in full sun. Will grow to 0.5m when mature.

Best in moist well - drained soil.

 3L are 0.25m high x 0.15m wide approx
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