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Category Archives: Topiary

A bit about Box plants

Posted in: Shrubs, Topiary | May 21, 2023 at 07:13 , by Downside Nurseries

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Clipped Box has been popular in British gardens for centuries-but it is under attack. Box blight has been with us for some years now. The best defence is to keep the plants healthy and vigorous. Foliar feed seems to work especially well. Also, be careful- we have had reports that...

New Stock – Magnolia grandiflora, Corylopsis, Ilex crenata

Posted in: Topiary, Trees | December 7, 2016 at 16:03 , by Downside Nurseries

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Magnolia-grandiflora-Exmouth-(thanks-to-RHS for image)

It is difficult to keep the stock list on the website up dated so from time to time it is useful to mention some of the new plants we have in… Magnolia grandiflora – these are really lovely evergreen magnolias with huge white flowers, usually scented. They are fully hardy...

8′ Bunny Topiary

Posted in: Topiary | March 31, 2015 at 17:40 , by Downside Nurseries

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An example of topiary - perhaps not quite what we have at Downside Nurseries

Hop Art – An 8′ bunny topiary looms over a visitor to Greenwich Park, south east London, planted to celebrate Easter. I enjoyed spotting this in the papers this week. Image captured by Adrian Brooks/Imagewise. Really captures its size! If you’re thinking of Toipary for the garden, then check out...

Hellebores, Hebe, Skimmia, Conifers. Topiary and gift planters

Posted in: Shrubs, Topiary | November 25, 2014 at 15:58 , by Downside Nurseries

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Hellebores, hebe, skimmia & conifers WEB Nov14

Hellebores, Hebe, Skimmia, Conifers. Topiary and gift planters Take a look in the top greenhouse, just adjacent where you park, to see his magnificent display. We’ve recently had our Conifer delivery so a great selection for you. I find it really hard to resist the Christmas roses! Plants make brilliant...

Topiary at Downside

Posted in: Herbaceous Perennial, Topiary | November 3, 2013 at 16:35 , by Downside Nurseries

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With the garden back to its ‘bare bones’, you can see its structure which means it’s a great time to consider where the addition of Topiary would be best. We’re well stocked with Box, Yew and standard Bay. Check out our Topiary page under our Plants Section and visit us between 9-5...