Shrubs – Poplar Nurseries – Garden Centre – Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex

We offer a comprehensive A-Z of shrubs the year round and in a range of sizes.

With seasonally inspired displays changing weekly we try to cater for all our customers, whether the novice gardener or the plant connoisseur there is sure to be something for temptation.

A Selection Of Our Shrubs. Not available to purchase online. Please contact us before making your journey to check stock availability.

<h2>Argyocytisus Battandieri Yellow Tail</h2>Pineapple Broom.
An upright tree-like shrub with silvery grey-green leaves.
Attractive upright racemes of yellow flowers, strongly pineapple-scented.
Flowers July to August.
Plant in full sun.
Hardy.
Max height: 5m.
Max spread: 5m.

<h2>Berberis Thunbergii Admiration</h2>Barberry.
Attractive shrub, glossy oval leaves are a vibrant orange-red with a yellow edging.
Delicate pale pink flowers in summer are followed by glossy red fruit.
Flowers: March to April.
Fruits: May.
Plant in a sunny position in moist soil.
Hardy.
Max height: 1.2m.
Max spread: 1.2m.

<h2>Choisya Scented Gem (New)</h2><ul>
<li>New for 2019.</li>
<li>A densley compact plant with shiny dark green leaves and masses of scented pinkish white flowers.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Euonymus Japonicus White Spire</h2><ul>
<li>Richly variegated green and cream foliage, giving year round colour.</li>
<li>The strong upright habit of this tough and versatile plant makes it ideal for low hedging.</li>
<li>It is also excellent for adding colour and structure to patio pots and as it tolerates partial shade so can be used to illuminate areas that may need brightening up.</li>
<li>Evential height: 0.4m. Eventual spread: 0.2m.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>HARMFUL IF EATEN.</strong></p>

<h2>Hibiscus Syiacus Hamabo</h2><ul>
<li>Hardy, deciduous shrub.</li>
<li>Large pale blush flowers with crimson eye cover the plant from July to late September.</li>
<li>Best in full sun.</li>
<li>Excellent as a patio plant.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Hibiscus Syriacus Woodbridge</h2><ul>
<li>Single large rose-pink trumpet shaped flowers with carmine centre.</li>
<li>Size: 2m x 1m.</li>
<li>Plant in sun.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Hibiskiss Rose Moon</h2><ul>
<li>This beautiful Hibiskiss looks stunning with it’s huge 18cm wide blooms that appear during July and August every summer on a neat plant with upright, vase-like habit.</li>
<li>Plant in a sunny position in well drained soil.</li>
<li>Height: 2m (80in) in ten years.</li>
<li>Spread: 1m (40in) in ten years.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Hydrangea Paniculata Little Quick Fire</h2>An excellent ornamental shrub for the garden, containers or as a small hedge. <ul>
<li>Flowers from early June, first with white flower panicles that turn deep burgundy red.</li>
<li>Loves sunny and semi-shaded locations and prefers fresh and little moist garden soils that are rich in humus.</li>
<li>Robust and hardy variety.</li>
<li>Cutting back annually brings positive effects for the fullness and bigness of the flowers.</li>
<li>Height and spread: 1 – 1.5m x 1 – 1.5m.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Lavandula Angustiflolia Rosea</h2>English Lavender.
Scented bushy evergreen perennial with spikes of pink flowers mid and late summer.
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun.
Height: 45cm.
Spread: 45cm.

<h2>Lavandula Angustifolia Coconut Ice</h2>English Lavender.
Scented bushy evergreen perennial with spikes of pink flowers early to late summer.
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun.
Height: 40 - 45cm.
Spread: 45cm.

<h2>Lavandula Angustifolia Hidcote</h2>English Lavender.
Scented bushy evergreen perennial.
Silver-grey leaves with spikes of dark blue flowers mid and late summer.
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun.
Height: 60cm.
Spread: 75cm.

<h2>Lavandula Stoechas Ruffles Mulberry</h2>French Lavender.
Scented bushy evergreen perennial with spikes of pink flowers mid and late summer.
Grow in sandy, well-drained soil in full sun.
Height: 56 - 60cm.
Spread: 45cm.

<h2>Polygala Myrtifolia</h2>September Bush <ul>
<li>Originating from South Africa.</li>
<li>A large evergreen shrub with dark green, leathery leaves and white purrple, pea like flowers arranged in short racemes with flower wings oval-shaped.</li>
<li>Plant in full sun/partial shade.</li>
<li>Flowering time: April to September.</li>
<li>Frost hardy, needing winter protection.</li>
<li>Max height: 2 – 2.5m.</li>
<li>Max spread: 2m.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Prunus Okame</h2><ul>
<li>Masses of pretty, deep pink flowers in March and April.</li>
<li>Dark green leaves turn to beautiful orange and red tints in autumn.</li>
<li>Plant in any fertile, well drained soil that does not dry out.</li>
<li>Full sun produces better autumn colour displays.</li>
<li>Growth in ten years: Height: 5m (16ft). Spread: 3m (10ft).</li>
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