Stuck for gift ideas this Christmas? Why not give the gift of green! A plant is a deeply meaningful present, universally symbolising good luck and hope for the future.
This tradition is ancient: the Romans celebrated the Winter Solstice by exchanging holly wreaths to honor Saturn, the god of agriculture. And consider Ivy (Hedera), it’s often thought to embody everlasting life and the welcome promise of spring’s return. Offer a gift that truly lasts.
The festive season is a busy time of year so why not take advantage of our delivery service.
Christmas classics:
- Holly for fertility and eternity
- Ivy for faithfulness
- Bay for courage and strength
- Pear trees because we like the song
Malus domestica ‘Christmas Pippin’ would make a lovely present for a loved one <shop here>
Or you can stick with tradition and gift a pear tree. Try Pyrus communis ‘Conference’ <shop here>
Our staff are here to help you pick out something special but if you really can’t decide, we also sell National Garden Gift Cards.
We stock plenty of smaller evergreen shrubs suitable for pots around the house and patio and we have listed just a few of our favourites to get you started here.
Here are some of our most popular shrubs/ small trees that we recommend at the nursery:
- Acer palmatum ‘Bi Ho’ (for vibrant yellow stem colour)
- Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’ (for festive orange stems)
- Bay trees (Laurus noblis)
- Calluna vulgaris ‘Beauty Ladies’ Mix
- Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’
- Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’
- Erica x darleyensis Mixed
- Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’
- Mangaves (keep indoors or in a greenhouse)
- Nandina domestica ‘Fire Power’
- Nandina domestica ‘Twilight’
- Pinus mugo
- Pinus x schwerinii ‘Wiethorst’
- Sarcococca hoo. digyna ‘Purple Gem’ and ‘Winter Gem’
- Sarcoccca confusa ‘Dragons Gate’
- Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’ (these are shade lovers)
- Skimmia japonica ‘Pabella’
- Rhododendron Bloombux
There are many more so it’s best to visit us and we’ll help you select some instant colour and festive cheer.
If festive florals are more their things, here are our top picks for winter flowering plants:
- Camellia japonica
- Camellia sasanqua
- Edgeworthia chrysantha ‘Grandiflora’
- Helleborus x hybridus ‘Early Princess’
- Helleborus HGC ‘Ice n Roses’ Early Rose
- Helleborus x hybridus Double Mix
- Viburnum tinus ‘Lisarose’
Viburnum tinus ‘Lisarose’
Make a garden lovers Christmas wishes come true
Do you have a loved one who has always wanted to redesign their garden? Our consultancy service could be the perfect gift for them. It is ideal if your garden is a blank canvas, you have recently moved into a new property, or just fancy a change <click here for more info>
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