New arrivals and sale picks for November
Shwmae, everyone, and happy November!
A new month means fresh plants and a few bargains. Here's what's new at the nursery, plus our pick of what's in the sale right now.
New arrivals
Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' is an evergreen periwinkle that spreads into a low carpet of glossy leaves, with rich purple flowers from May to October. It's brilliant for shady borders, banks and under trees, where little else wants to grow, and it needs hardly any fuss. Please note it's toxic to pets if eaten.
Joan J raspberry is a virtually thornless, autumn-fruiting raspberry. It gives you big, bright red berries from late July right through to October, without scratched arms! Autumn and winter are a great time to get fruit plants in the ground, ready for next year's harvest. Find more in our edible garden plants.
You'll also find this month's seasonal picks in our plants for November collection.
Sale picks
Our Autumn Sale has some lovely plants at reduced prices. Here are a few of our favourites for this time of year:
- Cotoneaster horizontalis: fiery autumn leaves and masses of red berries into winter. The birds love it.
- Japanese honeysuckle: an evergreen climber with sweetly scented summer flowers, perfect for a fence, trellis or arch.
- Festuca glauca: a neat, blue-grey evergreen grass that looks great in pots and gravel.
- Virginia creeper: a fast-growing climber that turns a blaze of red in autumn.
- Lady's mantle: an RHS AGM ground cover plant with soft, scalloped leaves that hold raindrops like jewels.
Sale stock is limited and the selection changes, so have a look soon if something catches your eye.
Grown with care in Wales
Every plant is grown peat-free, without pesticides, at our nursery in Wenvoe, and dispatched within 48 hours. Spend £30 or more and you can use code GARDENCITYCYMRU for £5 off your order.
Until next time, happy gardening!
Garden City Cymru