RHS LEVEL 2 lesson 1 R2111 Deciduoud shrubs for different situ Flashcards
upright compact bushy shrub with arching branches and variegated foliage. Long panicles of red-purple flowers appear from early summer to early autumn. full sun / part shade exposed or sheltered 2.5m x2.5m low maintenance flowers borders and beds mediterranean climate plants, wildlife garden.
Buddleja davidii ‘Masquerade’
flowering deciduous shrub masses of vibrant pink flowers that bloom in spring, lasting into the summer month as well as its cream and mid -green foliage.grows in all soil types prefers well drained and fertile. thrives in sun and part shade exposed or sheltered locations would suit low maintenance garden informal garden hedge. 2.5m height
weigela ‘florida variegata’
large flowered cultivar that performs from mid-summer to mid-autumn. Fluffy loose pyramid shaped flower panicles are creamy white turning shades of pink as they age, before finally taking on a pink tones. Full sun or part shade exposed or sheltered site moist well drained soil 2.5 m x 1.5m can be grown as a hedge or screen low maintenance city and courtyard garden coastal cottage and informal garden.
Hydrangea ‘paniculata’ vanille fraise’= ‘Renhy’
panicles of rich purple highly fragrant flowers attractive to butterlies, neat compact growth. 1.5m height flowers from spring to summer and then again from late summer to first frosts.full sun. suited to moist well drained soil, ideal for cottage informal low maintenance garden.
lilac ‘bloomerange’ Dark purple’
Hardy deciduous shrub perfumed masses of blooms on bare woody stems. the dark pink flowers fade slowly to white before giving way to small rounded purple berries in summer. and green foliage which again changes to orange and yellow in autumn. height 3m x 2m full sun or part shade. ideal for cottage, wildlife, low maintenance, woodland garden.
viburnum x bodnantense ‘dawn’
Bushy deciduous shrub that has rosy pink flowers in compact clusters in summer soft yellow ovate leaves which can be seen from spring to summer. height 60cm x 100cm spread. Full sun to part shade moist well drained soil ideal for a cottage, wildlife garden.
Spirea japonica ‘ candlelight’
vigorous strong growing variety, rich purple blooms with carmine red bar, which gives the flowers a star shape. late summer flowering best in part shade on a wall or fence cut back to 8inch from ground level grows to 3m in height and 1m spread.flowers early to late summer
clematis ‘ star of India’
hardy shrub yellow and orange leaves in autumn followed by fragrant deep orange yellow flowers on the bare branches in winter flowers dec- feb sun or part shade 4m x 4m ideal for patio scented, low maintenance , woodland garden.
Hamamelis x intermedia ‘ orange beauty’
Bushy shrub , tough and resilient with punchy little pink flowers from late spring onwards ideal for rockeries and cottage garden borders 75cm height and 120cm spread full sun well drained soil. ideal for ground cover alpine and rockery gardens.
potnetilla fruitcosa’ pink paradise’
Hardy shrub magenta pink flowers from July to september. fragrant blooms followed by scarlet rosehips in autumn. glossy green leaves turn buttery yellow in autumn. ideal as a boundary hedge, suited to cottage and wildlife gardens height 1.5m x 1.5m spread
Rosa rugosa ‘ Rubra’ (species shrub rose)
