PADDOCK SHRUBS & CLIMBERS
Below we describe those shrubs and climbers that, at the time of writing, we can guarantee to have available in the coming season. We are hoping to increase our range, so more may become available later. All the species described should be reliably hardy in this part of the country, unless otherwise indicated. Plants supplied in professional-grade compost with 12-14 month granular fertiliser; pot sizes 2 litre upwards as appropriate. Indications as to species and variety are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CAN PROBABLY SOURCE MOST SHRUBS AND CLIMBERS - including a very wide range of clematis - THAT ARE NOT LISTED HERE AT PRICES WELL BELOW WHAT YOU WOULD PAY AT A GARDEN CENTRE - ASK US AND WE WILL SEE WHAT WE CAN DO!
ABELIA x GRANDIFLORA Francis Mason
A graceful evergreen shrub of arching habit, bearing clusters of slightly fragrant pink-tinged white flowers from summer into autumn. The leaves have a golden yellow edge on this variety. Prefers sunny sheltered spot. 5ft.
£3.50
ABUTILON VITIFOLIUM
The hardiest of these lovely shrubs, it grows well against a wall or free-standing in a sheltered spot. The large saucer-shaped light mauve flowers are borne profusely in summer, offset by large greyish-green rather felted leaves. To 10 ft.
£3.50
ACACIA DEALBATA
This is the Mimosa tree, known for its fragrant fluffy bright yellow flowers in the spring, but very lovely at any time of year with its feathery ferny foliage which is evergreen. Quickly forms a spectacular small tree. Sheltered sunny spot.
£5.50
ACACIA BAILEYANA
An alternative to the above is this species, similar in many respects, but with a rather tighter, denser style of foliage in a nice bluey green. We like it a lot. It is pretty much as hardy as Dealbata, which means it will generally be happy in a southern garden.
£5.50
ACACIA PRAVISSIMA
And we love this unusual variety, more of a large shrub than a tree, with its extraordinary triangular leaves close to the stems and similar clusters of scented fluffy flowers. The hardiest of the acacias.
£5.50
ACER PALMATUM BLOODGOOD
This one probably needs little in the way of introduction, as everyone knows and loves these small trees with their fingered deep red to purple leaves which turn a spectacular shade of crimson in autumn. Sun or semi-shade, avoid windy positions. 10-15 ft. We often have in stock other Acers of a number of different varieties and sizes. Check what we can do for you!
£3.50
ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN Rosea
A lovely small tree whose acacia-like ferny leaves are delightful in themselves, with the added bonus of fluffy clumps of rosy pink flowers when planted in a sunny sheltered spot. Can be grown against a wall. Deciduous. To 20ft.
£3.50
ARTEMISIA ABROTANUM
Southernwood or Lad’s Love are the common names of this rather neglected shrub whose airy grey-green foliage has a pungent aromatic scent when crushed. Late summer sees yellowish daisy-like flowers. Semi-evergreen. Sun. 3 ft.
£2.95
AUCUBA JAPONICA Variegata
A terrific shrub for all-year colour, as its large glossy green leaves liberally splashed with yellow will brighten even the darkest corner. Freestanding will grow up to 10 feet, but equally suitable for a container or pot.
£5.50
BERBERIS Rose Glow
There are a lot of berberis to be had, but we think this is one of the very best: the foliage (deciduous, alas) is a glowing pink when young, maturing to  deepest pink with creamy variegations. Little sprays of white flowers provide a final touch in summer. Sun or semi-shade. 3 ft.
£3.50
BUDDLEIA DAVIDII
Indispensable garden shrubs which quickly make tall upright specimens and brighten late summer with their conical flower spikes so loved by butterflies. We offer three of the best: Pink Delight – which is, yes, pink, Royal Red – deepest ruby red, and White Profusion – bridal white. They love the sun. !0 ft +
£3.50
CALLICARPA GIRALDII Profusion
Lots of interest is provided by this charming deciduous shrub. Leaves are bronzy purple in spring and autumn, green in summer. Tiny pink flowers produce shiny pinky-lilac jewel-like berries that remain through the winter. To 6 ft.
£5.50
CALLISTEMON Little John
The bottlebrush tree, but in miniature, is what we have here. A compact little chap, with evergreen leaves densely clothing the stems, along which appear clusters of the vibrant red mini-bottlebrushes in early summer. Sunny sheltered spot. 3 ft.
£3.50
CAMELLIA Lady Campbell
In full bloom, one of the sights of the early season but the evergreen foliage ensures year-round attractiveness. This variety boasts flowers of deep pinky red in mid to late spring and will look lovely against a wall or free-standing.
£4.95
CATALPA BIGNONOIDES
Or, perhaps more easily pronounced, the Indian Bean Tree. Forms a rounded, rather umbrella-shaped tree with spectacularly large heart-shaped leaves up to a foot long. If you wait long enough, it will, when mature, produce frilly foxglove-like flowers in late summer. Open sunny position. Prune to keep preferred size.
£3.50
CHOISYA TERNATA
Justifiably popular evergreen shrubs that have multi-fingered glossy leaves and - in early and often again in late summer - profuse clusters of honey-scented white flowers. Ternata has green foliage, Sundance is golden yellow. 5-6 ft.
£4.50
CHOISYA Aztec Pearl
A distinctive variant on the more commonly seen shrubs described above, with long finger-like leaves in groups of 3 to 5 and pink-tinged white flowers at the beginning and end of the season.
£4.50
CHOISYA Gold Fingers
Although this is a variety of Choisya Ternata, we’re giving it its own entry, as it’s a rather special little shrub. Essentially it’s Sundance in the style of Aztec Pearl. Work it out for yourself, but you’ll like it!
£4.50
CISTUS Grayswood Pink
Sometimes known as Silver Pink, which perhaps more aptly describes the colour of the lovely papery blooms that adorn this Mediterranean shrub which also sports grey-green leaves. Best in full sun. 2 ft.
£3.50
CLEMATIS Bagatelle
Also known as Dorothy Walton, by either name this is a distinctive beauty, with flowers like pointed stars in mauve flushed with pink that appear from June to September. Medium height.
£4.95
CLEMATIS Piilu
Very free-flowering, with double flowers in early summer and single ones later in the season. The blooms are pale pinky mauve with darker central bands and frilly sepals. 6 ft.
£4.95
CLEMATIS Princesse Alexandra
Delicate and elegant flowers are produced either as doubles or singles over a long period from June into autumn. Each pale pink petal bears a darker stripe down the centre, creating a most striking effect. Medium height.
£4.95
CLEMATIS Rouge Cardinal
Luxurious is the word that springs to mind when trying to describe the large rich velvety crimson-red blooms that adorn this species from early summer to early autumn. We love it. Medium height.
£4.95
CLEMATIS Warszawska Nike
Get past that name and you'll find a splendid plant with very large [up to 10 inch] flowers in a seductive shade of velvety reddish purple. The six petals are distinctively separate and are strikingly offset by bright yellow anthers. Medium.
£4.95
CORDYLINE AUSTRALIS
If you've been to Cornwall, you will have seen them everywhere, and it's often called the Cornish palm. Now becoming very popular in this part of the country, it can be used as a feature in bedding schemes, it looks great in a big pot, or you can let it grow into a small tree. Very long sword-like evergreen leaves, plumes of scented white flowers in summer. Loves the sun. 6 ft in 5 years.
£3.75 small & £7.50 large
CORDYLINE Red Star
As above, but with leaves in a very distinguished shade of reddish purple. Perhaps not as hardy, but we have a splendid specimen in a pot which seems perfectly happy outdoors all year round. We tie up the leaves in extreme weather conditions.
£3.75 small
CORDYLINE Sundance
And then there’s this rather special individual, which looks as bright and cheerful as its name, thanks to the variegated leaves with a pinkish-red stripe down the midrib and at the base.
£3.75 small
COTINUS Royal Purple
A particularly fine variety of broom with a arching upright habit, which is at its best in late spring and early summer when the branches are smothered in rich red flowers. Evergreen so never dowdy. Likes sun. To 6 ft.
£3.50
CYTISUS Gold Finch
Spectacular when in flower in the early season, this broom brightens up the garden with its two-tone flowers which combine vibrant golden yellow with a rich deep red. Very chirpy (sorry about the awful pun!). Sunny spot. 4-5 ft.
£5.50
CYTISUS Windlesham Ruby
A particularly fine variety of broom with a arching upright habit, which is at its best in late spring and early summer when the branches are smothered in rich red flowers. Evergreen so never dowdy. Likes sun. To 6 ft.
£4.50
DEUTZIA GRACILIS
This plant sells on sight in early summer, when the branches are smothered with clusters of scented pure white flowers. It’s perhaps even lovelier in the time just before the tight little buds burst forth into blossom. Certainly worth a place in the garden. Sun or semi-shade. 3 ft.
£5.50
DEUTZIA Pride of Rochester
An upright deciduous shrub with dark green leaves and interesting peeling bark, which comes into its own in early and midsummer with a splendid display of clusters of double white honey-scented flowers tinged with pink. Sun or semi-shade. To 10 ft.
£4.50
DEUTZIA Strawberry Fields
This one is relatively new to cultivation and lives up to its name when, in May and June, deep red buds open up to white flowers which are strongly flushed with strawberry pink. It can get to 5 feet but is easily kept to 3 feet by pruning after flowering.
£4.95
ESCALLONIA CF Ball
A vigorous evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and tubular bright crimson flowers over an extended period from late spring through to the end of summer. As a bonus, the leaves are scented if you rub them. Sun or shade. 6-10 ft.
£3.50
EUCALYPTUS GUNNII
The cider gum is an attractive species, with silvery blue evergreen leaves that are roundish when young, longer as adult foliage. The bark is a whitish bluey grey, sometimes streaked pink or brown. Quickly grows to a large tree or keep it compact by cutting back hard each spring – it can be grown in a large pot this way. Full sun.
£3.50
FATSIA JAPONICA
Take your pick with this handsome exotic-looking evergreen shrub - it is equally happy in a conservatory or in the garden. Huge glossy leaves look good all year round and, in autumn, it has interesting ball-shaped clusters of white flowers. Sun or semi-shade. Will get to 10 ft + if you let it!
£3.50 small & £6.50 large
FATSIA Spider's Web
A fascinating variegated form of the above and still quite hard to find. The leaves are streaked and dotted with creamy white and, especially the young leaves, can have a spider’s web effect - but the name rather gives that away! A must-have. 4-6 ft.
£5.95
FICUS CARICA
Yes, you can eat your own figs! Grow on a sunny wall or as a small tree in a sheltered spot: small fruit form in autumn and overwinter to ripen the following year. The large divided leaves are lovely in themselves.
£8.50
FORSYTHIA x INTERMEDIA Lynwood Gold
One of the glories of spring is the sight of forsythia’a bare branches smothered in rich golden yellow flowers. Prune hard after flowering to ensure the same show next year. Sun or semi-shade. Can get up to 10 ft.
£3.50
FUCHSIA Lady Thumb
A delightful compact fuchsia that is hardy, so will survive the winter in a pot or border and flower year after year. White petals veined in pale pink surrounded by vivid pink sepals. Will form a bush about 2 feet by 2 feet. Sun or semi-shade.
£1.95
FUCHSIA Mrs Popple
One of the classic hardy fuchsias that will provide a splash of colour in your garden year after year. Mrs Popple is well known to go on flowering for weeks after most others have stopped. sun or semi-shade. Forms a bush to 4 feet high.
£1.95
HYDRANGEA PETIOLARIS
If you want a flowering climber for a shady wall, this hydrangea fits the bill. It is deciduous but vigorous, with oval dark green leaves and, in early and mid-summer, is covered with frothy lacecap flowerheads. Recommended. To 12 ft.
£5.50
INDIGOFERA HETERANTHA
A rather tropical looking shrub, with its delicate fern like foliage and, from early summer to autumn, clusters of pinky purple flowers up to 5 or 6 inches long. Likes a sheltered sunny position. Eventually to 6 ft +
£3.50
IOCHROMA AUSTRALE
Not often seen is this evergreen shrub sometimes known as Mini Angels’ Trumpets because of the pendent blue flowers which are indeed reminiscent of brugmansia. Flowers over a long period. Half hardy, but can overwinter outdoors - if in doubt, keep it in a pot. Sunny position. 3 ft. + Very limited stock.
£3.50
JASMINUM BEESIANUM
In the South, the dark green lance-shaped leaves should stay on through the winter and, by late spring, rosy pink flowers with a lovely fragrance will appear in clusters of three. Good on a warm sheltered wall or trellis. To 15 ft.
£5.50
JASMINUM x STEPHANENSE
A semi-evergreen twining climber with olive green leaves and delicate pale pink fragrant flowers in early to mid summer. As above, does best in a warm position. To 15 ft.
£5.50
JASMINE Fiona Sunrise
A relatively new and absolutely delightful variety of this popular climber which has foliage of a vivid golden yellow plus the usual highly fragrant white flowers. Lovely on a pillar or archway.
£5.50
JASMINE Inverleith
Perhaps more traditional but equally attractive is this variety with its leaves of shiny deepest green to offset the profuse scented white flowers throughout the summer months.
£5.50
LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM Kiwi
It’s been around for half a century, but this is still the best dwarf leptospermum. Evergreen, the leaves are dark purple when young, becoming dark green, and in the early summer they are almost hidden by lots of deep pink flowers. Prefers sun. 18 in.
£3.50
LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM Red Damask
The slender branches of this elegant shrub are clothed in aromatic evergreen leaves, but these are hidden in late spring and early summer by dense masses of double deep red flowers.  Sunny sheltered spot. To 6 ft.
£4.95
LEUCOTHOE Rainbow
Why you don’t see these lovely shrubs more often is a puzzle. They offer terrific value all year round with the changing colours of their evergreen foliage. Rainbow is an elegant arching specimen with variegated leaves and hanging trusses of creamy flowers in arly summer. Prefers some shade. 3 ft.
£3.50
LEUCOTHOE Scarletta
The trick with this one is the changing hues of red which flush the dark green evergreen leaves in the various seasons. Autumn and winter can see it looking like some darkly burning bush. Very spectacular, a lovely dense shrub. Shady spot. 3 ft.
£3.50
LEYCESTERIA FORMOSA
An interesting and unusual-looking erect shrub with tall hollow stems and pointed heart-shaped leaves. But its most distinctive feature is the dangling flower spikes made up of deep red or purple bracts surrounding small white true flowers. Best in full sun.  To 6 ft.
£3.50
LIPPIA CITRIODORA
Syn. Aloysia Triphylla. The leaves of this small woody shrub have the most extravagant aroma when rubbed – best described as lemon sherbert. In summer loose sprays of purplish white flowers appear at the tips of the stems. Can be grown outdoors or indoors. Sunny spot. To 5 ft.
£3.50
LONICERA Hall's Prolific
If you want to cover a fence quickly, this honeysuckle will do the trick; it grows vigorously, stays virtually evergreen and bears fragrant white flowers throughout summer.
£4.95
LONICERA JAPONICA Repens
A very distinctive and distinguished honeysuckle with evergreen foliage tinted reddish purple and fragrant crimson and white flowers from early summer to autumn.
£5.50
LONICERA Mint Crisp
An outstanding new variety - the arresting variegated foliage in cream and green will brighten up a fence or wall all year round and the ice-white flowers will scent the summer air.
£5.50
MAGNOLIA SIEBOLDII
Many magnolias have one spectacular flowering flush in spring, but this species will produce its scented cup-shaped white flowers with striking crimson anthers right through the summer months as well. Sun or semi-shade.
£9.75
MAHONIA x Charity
A splendidly architectural shrub with leathery deep green 2-foot leaves composed of pairs of serrated leaflets. Glorious in winter when erect sprays of fragrant yellow flowers appear over a long period. Up to 10 feet ultimately.
£5.50
METASEQUOIA GLYPTOSTROBOIDES
What’s that? Well, it’s the Dawn Redwood, thought to be extinct and known only from fossils until re-discovered in the mid-20th century. A superb deciduous conifer with feathery foliage and glorious autumn colours. Gets big - eventually!
£3.50
NANDINA DOMESTICA
Another of those rather neglected plants, but definitely worth rescuing from obscurity. It is known as Heavenly Bamboo as the new growth is upright and like slender canes of bamboo. The young foliage is reddish, becoming green, but the whole shrub takes on shades of red in autumn and winter. Sun or semi-shade. 3 ft +
£3.50
NERIUM OLEANDER
A classic plant for the Mediterranean look – an upright shrub with glossy evergreen lance-shaped leaves and, throughout summer and into autumn, clusters of delicate pink flowers. Grow in a large pot – on the patio in summer, indoors in winter. A must-have. 5 to 6 ft.
£3.50
OSMANTHUS HETEROPHYLLA Goshiki
Rather holly-like because of the shape of the leaves, but much more interesting and less spiky! The young growth is bronzish, then becomes splashed with green and creamy yellow shades. Forms a lovely fairly compact evergreen bush.
£4.95
OXYPETALUM CAERULEUM
An unusual evergreen low climber which simply refuses to stop producing its clear blue 5-petalled starry flowers. The mid-green leaves are also beautiful, being heart-shaped. Best in a pot, as it is wise to bring it inside in winter. To 3 ft.
£1.95
OXYPETALUM CAERULEUM Pink Form
We don’t think that this form is recognised as distinct, though we think it might be Silenoides, but here it is in all its glory – details as above except for the pink colour of the flowers. Be one of the few to grow it! To 3 ft.
£2.25
PASSIFLORA Constance Elliott
A passionflower suitable for a south-facing wall in this part of the country, it has the usual evergreen foliage but the flowers, though shaped like those of P. caerulea, are ivory white with red stamens. Lovely.
£5.50
PASSIFLORA Lavender Lady
Another passion flower with a difference - on this variety the flowers are shaped like large stars with backward leaning petals in a velvety shade of, well, lavender. Well worth growing.
£5.50
PAULOWNIA TOMENTOSA
Let this beauty grow full tree-sized and you will find out why it’s called the Foxglove Tree. Or, cut it back hard every spring and it will quickly grow back to 6 feet and amaze you with huge dinner-plate sized leaves. It’s your choice!
£3.50
PHOTINIA x FRASERI Camilvy
These evergreen shrubs are grown for the year-round interest of their glossy foliage, which is brilliant red to bronze when young, maturing to rich green. Camilvy is probably a  better variety than the more usually seen Red Robin. Sun or semi-shade. 6 ft +
£3.50
PHYSOCARPUS Diabolo
A handsome devil, indeed, with his lobed leaves of darkest purple, which really give this shrub real presence. Extra interest is provided by the reddish young stems and domes of white flowers that emerge from pink buds. Sun or semi-shade. 6 ft +
£3.50
PIERIS Forest Flame
A beautiful evergreen shrub with lance-shaped leaves that start out flame-red, then mutate through pink, cream and white before achieving their mature green. In mid to late spring showy trusses of white flowers make it even more spectacular. To 7ft. Best colour with some shade.
£5.75
PIERIS Little Heath
If you need something a little more on the comnpact side, this could be the one for you, as it forms a dwarf compact shrub with young pink-flushed leaves that mature to green with silver edges. Pretty. Semi-shade best. 2 ft.
£3.50
PIERIS Prelude
A nice compact variety of this beautiful evergreen shrub. The leaves emerge pink in colour before maturing to green. In spring pendent sprays of white flowers, rather like lily of the valley, appear above the foliage. Sun or shade. 3 ft.
£3.50
PITTOSPORUM GARNETTII
A splendid evergreen shrub with a conical habit which makes a strong structural feature in a garden. The leaves are greyish green with cream edges and are often tinged pink in winter. Red flowers in spring. To 12 ft.
£3.50
PITTOSPORUM Tom Thumb
A much sought-after dwarf variety, slow growing but worth being patient with. It forms a rounded specimen with light green new leaves, which soon develop a chocolaty purple colour. Evergreen – and with honey-scented, if insignificant, flowers! Sun or semi-shade. To 3 ft.
£4.50
PROSTANTHERA CUNEATA
Now this is a lovely small evergreen shrub, reaching a mere 2 feet, but its branches like outstretched arms are clothed in tiny glossy green leaves that release a delightful scent when brushed against, and summer sees them covered in white flowers with purple-dotted centres.
£4.95
PYRACANTHA Soleil d'Or
Or Golden Sun – which, as you will see in the autumn, aptly describes the clusters of berries which follow the dense clouds of white flowers on this vigorous evergreen shrub. Grow free-standing or against a wall. Sun or shade. 5 ft +
£3.50
ROSEMARY Tuscan Blue
A charming upright shrub worth growing even if you don't use the nutmeg-scented leaves for cooking. This variety has the distinction of frequently producing its large blue flowers during the winter months. Sun or semi-shade. 3-5 ft.
£2.95
SANDERSONIA AURANTIACA
Little-known here, but popular in America and Australasia, this fascinating low climber produces flowers like vivid orange Chinese lanterns in summer. Needs a sunny sheltered spot: lift and store the tuber if you prefer. 2-3 ft. Very limited stock
£4.95
SAMBUCUS Black Lace
In our opinion, definitely the best of the dark leaved cultivars. The virtually black foliage is delicately dissected so it does look like filigree lace. When the flattish heads of delicate pink flowers appear in summer, it’s quite perfect. Keep it pruned to the size you like. Sun or semi-shade.
£4.50
SARCOCOCCA CONFUSA
The most confusing thing about Christmas box is spelling its name! It is a compact evergreen shrub with dark very glossy leaves which really comes into its own in the depths of winter when the fragrant white flowers decorate its branches over a long period. Prefers some shade. 3 ft +
£4.95
SOLLYA HETEROPHYLLA
Choose a warm sheltered spot for this charming evergreen climber which, from summer into autumn, bears drooping clusters of diminutive but glorious sky blue bell-shaped flowers followed by small fruits. We may also have the Rosea variety with rosy-pink flowers.
£5.50
SPHAERALCEA Newleaze Coral
Another of our beloved rare and unusual plants, this is a pretty little shrub: evergreen, with greyish green lobed and slightly ragged-edged leaves. Its greatest quality is that it bears big coral pink mallow-like flowers right through the summer. Likes a warm sheltered spot to thrive. 3 ft.
£3.50
TRACHELOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES
This climber has got all you could wish for – glossy dark evergreen leaves, a spreading twining habit and, for most of the summer, highly scented clusters of starry creamy white flowers. We sometimes also have a variegated version and the species Asiaticum. Choose a sunny sheltered position.
£6.50
WEIGELA FLORIDA
A delightful and easy quick-growing shrub with arching branches which in early summer are clothed with rosy pink flowers with dark centres. Pruning back after flowering will produce a second later flush of flowers and keep the bush to a tidy 3 to 5 feet.
£3.50
WISTERIA Black Dragon
Possibly the most spectacular of all climbers, unforgettable when seen in full flowering glory in early summer. Takes time but your patience will be rewarded! Double purple flowers in foot-long racemes. Grafted stock. Limited supply.
£12.50