All year round colour conifer collection
This captivating collection of conifers offers a stunning blend of colours and textures. From the fiery red foliage of Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief' to the elegant, pyramidal form of Juniperus chinensis 'Pyramidalis', the these plants will add drama, all year round interest, and structure to a garden.
How to care for All year round colour conifer collection:
When planting these conifers, choose a well-drained location that receives ample sunlight. Prepare the soil by incorporating organic matter to improve drainage and fertility.
Plant the conifers at the same depth they were in their original containers, ensuring the root ball is fully covered with soil. Water the newly planted conifers thoroughly, and continue to water regularly, especially during dry periods.
Regular pruning is not typically required, but you can shape the plants as desired. Avoid heavy pruning, as this can damage the plants. To maintain a tidy appearance, remove any dead or damaged branches.
Plant the conifers at the same depth they were in their original containers, ensuring the root ball is fully covered with soil. Water the newly planted conifers thoroughly, and continue to water regularly, especially during dry periods.
Regular pruning is not typically required, but you can shape the plants as desired. Avoid heavy pruning, as this can damage the plants. To maintain a tidy appearance, remove any dead or damaged branches.
What's included:
This awarding winning conifer collection contains one each of the following cultivars, each supplied in a 1 litre nursery pot:
- Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief': A conifer that lives up to its blazing name, beginning the year with brilliant golden spring foliage that deepens to captivating bronze hues during summer, before intensifying to rich russet red as autumn approaches. This dwarf conifer naturally forms a perfectly rounded, dome-shaped silhouette, its dense branches creating an architectural presence that commands attention year-round. Adding to its appeal is a delightful citrus fragrance that wafts from its compact evergreen foliage. Grows to 1.2m.
- Juniperus squamata 'Holger': A conifer that captivates with its ever-changing palette, emerging with creamy-yellow new growth that gracefully matures to sophisticated blue-grey tones, before settling into light blue-green hues for winter. The slow-growing, low-maintenance nature of this evergreen makes it an ideal choice for busy gardeners, while its naturally bushy habit and irregular outline create year-round architectural interest. Grows to 40cm.
- Juniperus chinensis 'Pyramidalis': Reaching skyward with architectural precision, this award-winning conifer creates striking vertical accents with its dense, steel-blue needles. Juniperus chinensis 'Pyramidalis', honoured with the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, maintains a narrow columnar form that requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for both container and specimen planting. Grows to 1m.
- Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana': Upright sprays of yellow-green leaves, turning bronze in winter and flask-shaped cones. This delightful, dwarf golden Chinese thuja is an excellent specimen plant for a sunny rockery or border with moist, well-drained soil. Forming a neat, oval shape, it looks great surrounded by low-growing, lime-tolerant heathers and alpine plants. Grows to 1m.
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Slow growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
4 × 1 litre pots
£49.99
£12.50 each
Standard Delivery£5.95
Named Day Delivery£10.95
