September gallery {Autumn colours}


Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Virginia creeper' PARTHENOCISSUS
QUINQUEFOLIA.
Deciduous vine grown for their leaves which colour beautifully in the autumn. Grows in all fertile soils except waterlogged soils. Suitable for east or north facing walls.
Betula lutea {Golden Birch} BETULA
LUTEA.
Deciduous tree grown for it`s bark and autumn colour. Sunny aspect any moist but well drained soil. Smooth glossy bark peels like paper yellow green catkins in spring. 30'
Parrotia persica {Ironwood}. PAROTTIA
PERSICA.
Deciduous tree grown for it`s flowers and autumn colour. Fully hardy prune the top growth for a large spreading shrub, colours best on acid soil. Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer.30'x25'
Escallonia  [Gold Brian] ESCALLONIA
Gold Brian.
Evergreen shrub suitable for fertile soils and full sun or partial shade. Escallonia is wind resistant and is ideal for hedging in seaside areas. Trim after flowering to shape propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. 6'x6'
Azalea {Deciduous variety} RHODODENDRON
Deciduous.
Deciduous shrub flowers spring and leaves colour vividly in autumn. Only suitable for acid soils also plant in partial shade. 6'x6'

August Galleries Second gallery of September