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Acer Palmatum - red
Acer palmatum
Red-toned Japanese maple foliage adds contrast to a balcony or patio planting.
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Container-friendly plants for patios, terraces and balconies.
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Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream'
Acer palmatum
A Japanese maple with changing foliage colour and a finely branched outline for a sheltered outdoor space.
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Bay tree
Laurus nobilis
An evergreen bay with aromatic leaves and a neat outline for a patio or doorway.
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Bay tree shrub
Laurus nobilis
A bushy evergreen bay for adding structure to a sunny container planting.
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Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus
A fruiting bramble that needs room for its canes and support for an accessible harvest.
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Calamondin
Citrus × microcarpa
An ornamental citrus with glossy leaves and small, orange-coloured fruit.
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Carex brunnea
Carex brunnea
An evergreen sedge with arching, grass-like leaves for softening container edges.
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Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid'
Clematis hybrid
A climbing clematis with soft pink flowers for a trellis, fence or balcony screen.
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Cordyline - green
Cordyline australis
An upright evergreen with long green leaves that creates a strong architectural outline.
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English ivy
Hedera helix
An evergreen climber or trailing plant that can soften walls and spill over container edges.
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Euonymus fortunei
Euonymus fortunei
A compact evergreen shrub with dense foliage for containers and low planting.
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Fargesia bamboo
Fargesia murielae
A clump-forming bamboo with upright canes and fine foliage for a leafy screen.
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Golden Shield fern
Dryopteris affinis
An outdoor fern with arching fronds that adds texture to a shaded container.
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Hydrangea macrophylla - blue
Hydrangea macrophylla
A mophead hydrangea with blue flower heads for a moisture-retentive container or border.
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Hydrangea macrophylla - light pink
Hydrangea macrophylla
A mophead hydrangea with pale pink blooms for a sheltered border or large container.
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Kumquat tree
Citrus japonica
A compact citrus grown for glossy foliage and small orange fruit.
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Lime tree
Citrus aurantiifolia
A citrus tree that needs a sunny summer position and a frost-free winter home.
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Mahogany fern
Cyrtomium falcatum
A fern with finely divided fronds for a sheltered, shaded planting.
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Twist Stem Bay tree
Laurus nobilis
A bay tree with a trained, twisted stem and an evergreen crown.
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Variegated Fatsia japonica
Fatsia japonica
A broad-leaved evergreen with patterned foliage for a sheltered, partially shaded spot.
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