Garrya elliptica James Roof kangaroo paw

Garrya elliptica James Roof kangaroo pawJames Roof Garrya elliptica is an unusual evergreen shrub that gives an attractive winter display of long pendulous catkins 20 30cm long and cream in colour. As the cream coloured catkins last for many weeks, James Roof is great to espalier as it shows off the form of the tassels. James Roof makes a great screen, specimen or pot plant. Soil: Well drained, moderately fertile soil. Conditions: Sheltered sunny spot or part shade. Drought, frost and

large hedge

Cupressus macrocarpa Lemon Scent is an attractive evergreen conifer with a natural cone-shaped habit and soft lemon-scented foliage

evergreen dwarf acacia with lush green foliage and a weeping

so the centre of the plant is raised above the soil level

coastal and drought tolerant

Acer palmatum Seiryu is the only upright-growing cultivar in the Dissectum Group of Japanese maples

Compact and easy to grow

fragrant white flowers right through autumn and winter

prune off old flowers as this will encourage a more compact growth habit

or even garden beds

this evergreen clump-forming plant with dark green strap-like leaves produces large heads of orange-brick red flowers in spring

adding seasonal colour and beauty