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The Pale Lilac Pink - H11 flower colour has changed to this colour in April 2015 |
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Photo from See below for change from Lilac Pink flower colour in January to Pink of March |
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Some heathers besides having flowers have foliage colours that change from 1 season to the next season in the UK -
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Andromeda polifolia |
"A dwarf plant of the northern hemisphere found in Europe, North America ad Japan. The majority of the species grown in gardens emanate from the Japanese population where they are found on well separated mountains, each having distinctive groups of plants." |
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Bruckenthalia spiculifolia |
"A dwarf, heather like shrub with tiny dense foliage with flowers displayed above the plant in short compact racemes. Ideal for the heather garden with a flowering season earlier than most Daboecia and Erica cinerea." "Erica spiculifolia (Bruckenthalia) - Bruckenthalia's beautiful name has been changed to plain old Erica." from Heaths and Heathers. See Erica spiculifolia below. |
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Calluna vulgaris are listed in the Calluna vulgaris B Gallery Pages |
"Calluna prefers light acid soils. It will grow in any lime free soil but growth is less vigourous in heavier soils. Calluna will perform better in open sunny situations, this being particularly true for those exhibiting foliage colour variations." |
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'Boskoop' - H3 |
Lavender - H3 |
August, September |
12 x 18 |
Rich Gold |
Rich Gold |
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'Bunsall' - H2 |
Mauve - H2 |
August, September |
12 x 18 |
Yellow |
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'Coccinea' - H10 |
Purple - H10 |
August, September, October |
10 x 10 |
Dark Grey-Green |
Dark Grey-Green |
Dark Grey-Green |
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'County Wicklow' - H16 |
Shell Pink (H16) |
August, September, October, November |
12 x 18 |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
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Lavender - H3 |
August, September, October |
12 x 12 |
Copper |
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'John F. Letts' - H3 |
Lavender - H3 |
September, October |
4 x 10 |
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'Orange Queen' - H3 |
Lavender - H3 |
August, September |
14 x 18 |
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Crimson - H13 |
August, September, October, November |
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Dark Green |
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'Sirsson' - H8 |
Pink - H8 |
August, September |
12 x 20 |
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'Stefanie' - H0 |
White - H0 |
September, October, November |
10 x 14 |
Bright Green |
Bright Green |
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'Sunset' - H11 |
Lilac-Pink - H11 |
August, September, October |
8 x 18 |
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'Velvet Fascination' - H0 |
White - H0 |
August, September |
20 x 28 |
Soft, Silvery Grey-Green |
Soft, Silvery Grey-Green |
Soft, Silvery Grey-Green |
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'White Lawn' - H0 |
White - H0 |
August, September |
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Clear Green |
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'Winter Chocolate' - H3 |
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August, September, October |
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Daboecia azorica |
"This species is found growing in the azores up to a height of 2000m, but despite this, clones so far collected are easily damaged by -5 degrees C frosts. It is distinguished from Daboecia cantabrica by being a more diminuative plant with smaller leaves and flowers with no hairs on the corolla. Plants sold under this name are usually Daboecia x scotica." |
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Daboecia cantabrica |
"St. Daboec's heath has broad leaves, white on the underside, and large flowers which drop when finished. They will tolerate a little shade but should not be planted directly under trees. They are remarably resistant to drought. Some cultivars suffer in winter if planted in heavy ground, frost hollows, or in cold windy aspects." |
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'Bicolor' - H0 and H9 |
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July, August, September, October, November |
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Daboecia x scotica |
"This group of plants consist of hybrids between Daboecia cantabrica and Daboecia azorica. They have the compactness of Daboecia azorica and hardiness of Daboecia cantabrica. Cultural details as for Daboecia cantabrica." |
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'Bearsden' - H11 |
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Erica arborea |
"A tree heath which in our UK climate may reach 3-5 metres. It is not as tolerant of lime as is commonly supposed and is best grown in acid conditions. Young plants should be shaped in the early years to avoid untidy growth. It is not generally very hardy but there are exceptions. Can be damaged by heavy snowfalls but will break from the base again." |
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'Estrella Gold' - H0 |
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"Tree heaths with rather straggly growth preferring acid soils. However, their flowers, large and showy, are outstanding. Prone to snow and wind damage." |
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Erica carnea are listed in the Erica carnea Gallery |
"One of the hardiest of all heaths and very easy to grow in almost any soil. All exhibit a dwarf carpeting habit and with few exceptions rarely require pruning. Care must be taken when pruning as Erica carnea buds as early as July in the UK. It is safer to prune immediately after the flowers have faded. Prune around the edges and very lightly over the top of the plant. The flowering times of Erica carnea vary markedly, plants in milder climates being as much as 2 months earler than in colder conditions. Generally they can be expected to show flower for 6-8 weeks within the time span stated." |
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"This species occurs naturally in moist acid sunny positions, but experience has shown that, in cultivation, it can withstand drought as well as any other Erica. This species has the largest bells of our native UK heaths." |
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'Globosa' - H11 |
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August, September, October, November |
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Mid-Green |
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Erica cinerea are listed in the Erica cinerea Gallery |
"A species commonly found on the drier parts of moors and heathlands but fares no better than other ericas during periods of drought. Whilst the majority of the cultivars have rather drab dark green foliage, they are well worth growing for the great richness and range of their flowers. Acid soil is essential to grow this species successfully." |
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Erica x darleyensis |
"One of the easiest heathers to grow. It is suitable for all soils and particularly good at smothering weeds. These cultivars are hybrids between Erica carnea and Erica erigena and, like all sterile hardy hybrids, have coloured young foliage and a long flowering period. Hardy" |
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'Arthur Johnson' - H8 |
Pink - H8 , which deepen with age to heliotrope |
December, January, February, March, April |
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Mid Green tipped Cream |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
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'Darley Dale' - H16 |
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November, December, January, February, March, April |
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Mid Green with Cream tips |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
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'Dunreggan' - H0 |
White - H0 |
January, February, March, April, May |
18 x 20 |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
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'Epe' - H11 |
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January, February, March, April, May |
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Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
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'George Rendall' - H8 |
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November, December, January, February, March, April, May |
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Mid Green |
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'Ghost Hills' - H8 |
Mauve - H2 deepen on aging to heliotrope |
November, December, January, February, March, April, May |
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Light Green |
Light Green |
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'Jack H. Brummage' - H10 |
Reddish Purple - H10 |
January, February, March, April, May |
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Golden Orange-Yellow |
Golden Orange-Yellow |
Golden Orange-Yellow |
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'James Smith' - H10 |
Deep Pink to reddish Purple - H10 |
December, January, February, March, April |
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Medium Green tipped Pink and Cream |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
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'Kramer's Rote' - H14 |
Magenta - H14 |
January, February, March, April |
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Dark Bronze/Green |
Dark Bronze/Green |
Dark Bronze/Green |
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'Margaret Porter' - H4 |
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December, January, February, March, April, May |
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Mid Green with Cream tips |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
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'Mary Helen' - H8 |
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February, March, April |
10 x 18 |
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'Silberschmelze' - H0 |
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December, January, February, March, April, May |
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Mid Green with Cream tips |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
Mid Green tinged Red |
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White - H0 |
December, January, February, March, April, May |
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Mid Green |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
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'W.G. Pine' - H12 |
Pink to Heliotrope - H12 |
December, January, February, March, April |
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Dark Green tipped Red |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
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Erica erigena |
"A species useful in alkaline soils and providing some of the better 'architectural' heaths. Not as hardy as Erica carnea and Erica x darleyensis and damage is caused by frosts greater than -10 degrees C. Damage can also be caused by heavy snow as branches are rather brittle." |
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'Irish Silver' - H4 |
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April, May, June |
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Dark Green |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
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Shell Pink - H16 |
April, May, June |
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Dark Green |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
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Erica lusitanica |
"A tree heath found naturally on acid soil in Portugal, Northern Spain and South West France and has the lngest flowering period of any tree heath. Capable of withstanding a considerable amount of drought." |
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Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
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Bright Yellow |
Bright Yellow |
Bright Yellow |
Bright Yellow |
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Erica mackaiana |
"Another lime hater found naturally in boggy ground in western Ireland and north-west Spain. It provides neat ground cover, but is suspect in very dry conditions. It produces new shoots from the roots, which can be detached to form new plants." |
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'Maura' - H12 |
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July, August, September |
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Mid Grey-Green |
Mid Grey-Green |
Mid Grey-Green |
Mid Grey-Green |
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"An eastern Mediterranean species which is lime tolerant, and happily grows on magnesium deficient soils (unlike Erica vagans). There are 2 distinct populations now classified as sub-species" |
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Erica spiculifolia |
"Erica spiculifolia (Bruckenthalia) - Bruckenthalia's beautiful name has been changed to plain old Erica. This is probably the hardiest heath of all. When all others are damaged, Bruckenthalia remains unharmed. Needs good drainage, acid soil and sun. The flowers are held above the plants in short compact racemes. It is an early season bloomer and sometimes blooms again in the fall. They rot off at the base branch by branch if too wet. Zone 4 (-30 below) - probably Zone 3 - and warmer." from Heaths and Heathers. "A dwarf, heather like shrub with tiny dense foliage with flowers displayed above the plant in short compact racemes. Ideal for the heather garden with a flowering season earlier than most Daboecia and Erica cinerea." from The Handy Guide to Heathers by David and Anne Small. |
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'Balkan Rose' - H12 |
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"A natural hybrid between Erica mackaiana and Erica tetralix in Connemara and Donegal, Ireland. It is apparently absent fromnorthe-west Spain, the only site where the 2 parents co-exist." |
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'Connemara' - H14 |
Magenta - H14 |
July, August, September |
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Dark Grey Green |
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Erica terminalis |
"A tree heath found from southern Spain to southern Italy which nevertheless is the hardiest of all tree heaths. It quickly forms an erect bush, which if pruned frequently in the early years forms a good shape suitable for low hedging and specimen planting. Lime tolerant." |
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"The third most widespread native UK heath, often found in boggy areas. In the garden, however, it is tolerant of drier conditions but does require acid soil. The flowers of this very hardy species are typically held in terminal umbels." |
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July |
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Erica umbellata |
"A very useful and colourful species as it flowers between Erica carnea and Erica cinerea. It will grow in alkaline soils but requires a well-drained soil. It can withstand drought and is fairly hardy provided the soil is free draining. It flowers profusely especially if it is not trimmed" |
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Erica vagans |
"A native UK species found on the serpentine and gabbro rocks of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, but will be successful in any soil containing a high content of magnesium. It provides a very useful range of colours during September and October. The faded bells of many cultivars become an attractive russet in winter." |
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'Holden Pink' - H16 |
Shell Pink - H16 |
August, September, October |
10 x 24 |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
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'Leucantha' - H0 |
Off White - H0 |
August, September, October |
16 x 28 |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
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'Lyonesse' - H0 |
White - H0 |
August, September, October |
10 x 20 |
Bright Green |
Bright Green |
Bright Green |
Bright Green |
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'St Keverne' - H8 |
Pink - H8 |
August, September, October, November |
8 x 18 |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
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Erica x veitchii |
"Hybrids between Erica arborea and Erica lusitanica which are generally not quite hardy, severe damage occurring at -15 degrees C to some of the cultivars." |
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Erica x watsonii |
"A sterile hybrid occurring naturally between Erica ciliaris and Erica tetralix, first found in Cornwall in 1831. The form and habit amongst the cultivars varies considerably, but generally they have a long flowering period and are hardy." |
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'Claire Elise' - H14 |
Magenta Pink - H14 |
July, August, September, October |
8 x 18 |
Dark Green with striking dark Red tips |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
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'Dorothy Metheny' - H4 |
Pale Lilac - H4 deepening with age |
June, July, August, September, October |
12 x 18 |
Bright Green with Yellow tips |
Bright Green |
Bright Green |
Bright Green |
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Erica x williamsii |
"A naturally occurring sterile hybrid between Erica vagans and Erica tetralix first found near St. Keverne, Cornwall in 1860 and known nowhere else but on the Lizard Peninsula. It will tolerate some alkaline soils." |
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'Gold Button' - H11 |
Lilac Pink - H11 |
August, September |
2 x 4 |
Golden-Yellow |
Golden-Yellow |
Golden-Yellow |
Golden-Yellow |
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The 2 rows in the Shrub Heather Index Gallery Pages of "Height x Spread in inches (cms) (1 inch = 2.5 cms, 12" = 1 foot = 30 cms) and Comment" state the Heather Description from 'Handy Guide to Heathers Descriptions & Suppliers of over 1000 varieties" by David & Anne Small, published in 1992 by Denbeigh Heather Nurseries (ISBN 0-9519160-0-9). This gives the official Heather Society flower colour(s) and foliage colour(s). |
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Fragrant Plants adds the use of another of your 5 senses in your garden:- |
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STAGE 2 Fan-trained Shape From Rhododendrons, boxwood, azaleas, clematis, novelties, bay trees, hardy plants, evergreens : novelties bulbs, cannas novelties, palms, araucarias, ferns, vines, orchids, flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses and trees book, via Wikimedia Commons |
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Ramblers Scramblers & Twiners by Michael Jefferson-Brown (ISBN 0 - 7153 - 0942 - 0) describes how to choose, plant and nurture over 500 high-performance climbing plants and wall shrubs, so that more can be made of your garden if you think not just laterally on the ground but use the vertical support structures including the house as well. The Gardener's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Climbers & Wall Shrubs - A Guide to more than 2000 varieties including Roses, Clematis and Fruit Trees by Brian Davis. (ISBN 0-670-82929-3) provides the lists for 'Choosing the right Shrub or Climber' together with Average Height and Spread after 5 years, 10 years and 20 years. |
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STAGE 4D Trees and Shrubs suitable for Clay Soils (neutral to slightly acid) Trees and Shrubs suitable for Dry Acid Soils Trees and Shrubs suitable for Shallow Soil over Chalk Trees and Shrubs tolerant of both extreme Acidity and Alkalinity Trees and Shrubs suitable for Damp Sites Trees and Shrubs suitable for Industrial Areas Trees and Shrubs suitable for Cold Exposed Areas Trees and Shrubs suitable for Seaside Areas Shrubs suitable for Heavy Shade Shrubs and Climbers suitable for NORTH- and EAST-facing Walls Shrubs suitable for Ground Cover Trees and Shrubs of Upright or Fastigiate Habit Trees and Shrubs with Ornamental Bark or Twigs Trees and Shrubs with Bold Foliage Trees and Shrubs for Autumn Colour Trees and Shrubs with Red or Purple Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Golden or Yellow Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Grey or Silver Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Variegated Foliage Trees and Shrubs bearing Ornamental Fruit Trees and Shrubs with Fragrant or Scented Flowers Trees and Shrubs with Aromatic Foliage Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Every Month:- |