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Heucheras (Coral Bells) and Heucherellas (Foamy Bells) at Downside

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Heucheras (Coral Bells) and Heucherellas (Foamy Bells) at Downside Nurseries: Heuchera make excellent foliage plants for sun to part-shade gardens…   Most flowers are not as impressive as the foliage, but they do add an extra level of interest. Heucherella are selected Coral Bells crossed with Tiarella to create amazing foliage...
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Convolvulus cneorum

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Convolvulus cneorum
Convolvulus cneorum Convolvulus cneorum is a dwarf evergreen shrub .  The lance-shaped silver foliage, which is retained all year round, makes a perfect foil for the pure white funnel-shaped flowers, which emerge from attractive pink buds from late Spring to late Summer. Ideal for use in silver borders or as an...
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Mahonia for winter colour ‘Soft Caress’ and ‘Wintersun’

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Mahonia eur 'Soft Caress'
Mahonia for winter colour ‘Soft Caress’ and ‘Wintersun’ – contrasting beautiful plants Soft Caress:  The more unusual ‘Soft Caress’ was winner of the ‘Plant of the Year’ at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2013 and, as its name suggests, it has spine free foliage so not prickly!  It is a...
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