Chives Amaryllidaceae

Robust pink form of the Common Chive. RHS Award of Merit. Use as normal Chives.

Euphorbia x pasteurii 'Skinny Bere' Euphorbiaceae

A truly striking shrubby spurge with delicate lanceolate leaves and maroon flowers in late spring. Strong honey-scent. Excellent for bees. Sun or  part-shade. Ht 1.8m. Fertile hybrid. Cross between E. mellifera and E. stigiana. This is a chase seedling from E. x pasteurii 'Devil's Honey'. Skinner than normal E.  x pasteurii

Mt Aso Willow Salicaceae

NEW A remarkable stunning willow with soft furry dark-pink catkins. Stops people in their tracks. Sun or part-shade. Ht 2m. Excellent subject for coppicing. From the Japanese florist trade. £18.50 3 litre

Purple Osier Salicaceae

Thin blue-green leaves held on delicate purple stems. Grey-green catkins appearing in February-March. Easily coppiced for compact habit and stem colour.

Jewelled Chain Fern

 Dryopteridaceae

Spectacular fern from East Asia. Fronds can be over 2m. Crown should be protected in cold areas. Evergreen. hardy to -15

Szechuan or Sichuan Pepper Rutaceae

The Szechuan Pepper is a large spiny deciduous shrub with pinnate leaves. Edible leaves and seed pods. Used in Chinese cooking. Ht 3m. China. It is also a good subject for a container, being easily pruned to shape in the winter. 1 litre plants £13.50