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Category Archives: winter colour

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

Posted in: Autumn colour, Perennial, winter colour | October 21, 2015 at 08:07 , by Downside Nurseries

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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...

Supplying your Christmas needs

Posted in: Christmas Shopping, Gifts, Shrubs, winter colour | December 5, 2014 at 12:10 , by Downside Nurseries

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Supplying your Christmas needs potted and cut Christmas trees with a choice of Standard, Blue Spruce and Nordman Firs (with a great range of sizes) Shrubs, climbers and roses Christmas wreaths Hardy outdoor cyclamen for a fabulous splash of colour Downside gift vouchers for that perfect present – from £5...

Convolvulus cneorum

Posted in: Evergreen Shrub, Shrubs, winter colour | December 3, 2014 at 15:47 , by Downside Nurseries

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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...

Mahonia for winter colour ‘Soft Caress’ and ‘Wintersun’

Posted in: Chelsea Flower Show, Shrubs, winter colour | December 3, 2014 at 15:39 , by Downside Nurseries

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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...