Deciduous Shrubs

Berberis linearifolia 'Orange King' is a deciduous shrub that is highly prized for its beautiful foliage and stunning blooms. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family and is commonly known as Orange King barberry. This cultivar is an excellent addition to any garden or landscape, thanks to its vibrant and colorful features, and are an excellent source of food for birds in autumn and winter.

Characteristics:

• Type: Deciduous Shrub
• Colour: Orange
• Max. Height & Spread: H-2.5m x S-2.5m
• Flowers: Spring
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 4.5 Litre

Forsythia x intermedia 'Weekend' is a vigorous, deciduous shrub renowned for its profusion of bright yellow flowers that cover its arching branches in early spring. Flowering before the foliage emerges, this showstopping plant brings a burst of color to gardens, heralding the arrival of warmer days.

Characteristics:

• Type: Deciduous Shrub
• Colour: Bright Yellow
• Max. Height & Spread: H-2.5m x S-2m
• Hardiness: Hardy to -20°C
• Flowers: Early Spring
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 10 Litre

Fuchsia 'Thalia' is a vigorous, upright shrub with dark olive-green leaves, tinged purple beneath. In summer and autumn it bears clusters of bright orange-red flowers.

Characteristics:

• Type: Deciduous Shrub
• Colour: Orange-Red
• Max. Height & Spread: H-0.75m x S-0.5m
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowers: Summer and Autumn
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

One of the loveliest hydrangeas, this has huge globes of tightly packed, creamy white bracts that look like giant snowballs in late summer. As autumn progresses, the blowsy flowerheads fade to pale lime and the dark green, pointed leaves turn soft yellow.

It has an upright habit and makes a breathtaking feature in a wide, partly shady border, particularly when planted in groups or with other hydrangeas. The flowerheads are a popular choice for dried flower arrangements.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Smooth Hydrangea
• Colour: Lime Green to White
• Max. Height & Spread: H-2.5m x S-2.5m
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Flowers: July to September
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Pot Size: 3 Litre

One of the loveliest hydrangeas, this has huge globes of tightly packed, creamy white bracts that look like giant snowballs in late summer. As autumn progresses, the blowsy flowerheads fade to pale lime and the dark green, pointed leaves turn soft yellow.

It has an upright habit and makes a breathtaking feature in a wide, partly shady border, particularly when planted in groups or with other hydrangeas. The flowerheads are a popular choice for dried flower arrangements.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Smooth Hydrangea
• Colour: Lime Green to White
• Max. Height & Spread: H-2.5m x S-2.5m
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Flowers: July to September
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Pot Size: 5 Litre

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pink', commonly known as a Mophead Hydrangea, is a deciduous shrub renowned for its large, rounded clusters of stunning pink flowers. This variety of hydrangea is particularly popular for its vibrant blooms that add a touch of elegance and colour to gardens and landscapes.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Mophead Hydrangea
• Type: Deciduous Shrub
• Colour: Pink
• Max. Height & Spread: H-1.8m x S-1.8m
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Flowers: Late Spring to Early Summer
• Position: Partial Shade, but can tolerate Full Sun
• Pot Size: 29cm

This living willow is plaited and woven into a unique design that is sure to add a bit of fun to the garden or patio area. The crown of the willow produces leaves in spring, summer and autumn, simply trim them when they are getting too long.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Salix
• Type: Plaited Willow
• Colour: Dark Brown
• Water: Water Frequently
• Height: 100cm
• Flowers: Spring, Summer and Autumn
• Pot Size: 7.5 Litre

This living willow is plaited and woven into a unique design that is sure to add a bit of fun to the garden or patio area. The crown of the willow produces leaves in spring, summer and autumn, simply trim them when they are getting too long.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Salix
• Type: Plaited Willow
• Colour: Light Brown
• Water: Water Frequently
• Height: 100cm
• Flowers: Spring, Summer and Autumn
• Pot Size: 7.5 Litre

This living willow is plaited and woven into a unique design that is sure to add a bit of fun to the garden or patio area. The crown of the willow produces leaves in spring, summer and autumn, simply trim them when they are getting too long.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Salix
• Type: Plaited Willow
• Colour: Light Brown
• Water: Water Frequently
• Height: 100cm
• Flowers: Spring, Summer and Autumn
• Pot Size: 26cm

Prunus incisa 'Kojou-No-Mai' is a pretty, decidious shrub with wiry twigs that burst into life in late winter and early spring when the buds open to display pale pink flowers. Excellent shrub or small tree for a Japanese-style garden.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Cherry Blossom
• Type: Deciduous Shrub/Tree
• Colour: Pale Pink
• Max. Height & Spread: H-2.5m x S-2.5m
• Flowers: March to April
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Position: Full Sun
• Pot Size: 3 Litre

Salix caprea 'Pendula' is a graceful, weeping form of goat willow, best known for its soft, silvery catkins that appear in early spring. These fluffy 'pussy willow' flowers are a welcome sign that winter is ending and are highly valuable to early pollinators. Its naturally cascading branches make it an eye-catching feature plant for lawns, borders, or near water.

Horticultural Note: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage strong new growth. Particularly well suited to damp areas of the garden where other shrubs may struggle.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Weeping Pussy Willow
• Type: Deciduous ornamental shrub or small tree
• Colour: Silvery-grey catkins with yellow centres, fresh green foliage
• Max. Height & Spread: H-3m x S-3m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy. Very reliable in Irish gardens
• Flowering Period: February to March
• Position: Full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil
• Pot Size: 5 Litre

Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' is a highly decorative willow grown for its beautifully variegated foliage, which emerges pink in spring before maturing to a mix of green and creamy white. Often called the 'Flamingo Willow', it brings instant brightness and movement to the garden and is especially effective as a specimen shrub or grown as a standard in borders and containers.

Horticultural Note: Pruning in late winter or early spring encourages vibrant new growth and maintains a compact shape. Regular cutting back keeps the foliage colour at its brightest.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Flamingo Willow
• Type: Deciduous ornamental shrub
• Colour: Pink, cream and green variegated foliage
• Max. Height & Spread: H-3m x S-3m (Can be maintained with pruning)
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Season of Interest: March to April
• Position: Full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil
• Pot Size: 5 Litre

Syringa meyeri 'Little Rosie' is a beautifully compact lilac that delivers classic lilac charm on a much smaller scale. In late spring, it becomes smothered in fragrant, soft pink flower clusters that attract bees and bring a gentle burst of colour to the garden. Its naturally rounded habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens, borders, or containers where space is limited.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Dwarf Lilac
• Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Colour: Soft pink flowers with green foliage
• Max. Height & Spread: H-1.5m x S-1.2m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Season of Interest: Late spring to early summer
• Position: Full sun for best flowering
• Pot Size: 6 Litre

Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' is an elegant, large-leaved hydrangea grown for its striking lacecap flowers and bold, velvety foliage. In summer, flattened flower heads appear with soft white outer florets surrounding a dense centre of purple-blue buds, creating a delicate yet architectural look.

Horticultural Note: Best grown in a sheltered position away from cold winds. Minimal pruning is required, removing only dead or damaged wood in spring to preserve flowering potential.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Rough-Leaved Hydrangea
• Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Colour: White outer florets with purple-blue centres, deep green foliage
• Max. Height & Spread: H-3m x S-3m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy. Thrives well in mild Irish conditions
• Flowering Period: July to September
• Position: Partial shade in moist, well-drained soil
• Pot Size: 16.5 Litre

Salix helvetica is a compact alpine willow grown for its soft, silvery-grey foliage and naturally low, spreading habit. Native to mountainous regions, it is exceptionally hardy and well suited to rock gardens, gravel planting, and exposed or free-draining sites where many shrubs struggle. In spring, small silvery catkins appear, adding gentle seasonal interest.

Horticultural Note: Best grown in free-draining soil and ideal for rockeries or raised beds. Very low maintenance, requiring little pruning beyond removing damaged or overcrowded growth.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Swiss Willow
• Type: Deciduous dwarf shrub
• Colour: Silvery-grey foliage with subtle silver catkins
• Max. Height & Spread: H-0.5m x S-1m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy. Extremely resilient in Irish conditions
• Flowering Period: April to May
• Position: Full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil
• Pot Size: 3 Litre

Syringa meyeri 'Little Rosie' is a beautifully compact lilac that delivers classic lilac charm on a much smaller scale. In late spring, it becomes smothered in fragrant, soft pink flower clusters that attract bees and bring a gentle burst of colour to the garden. Its naturally rounded habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens, borders, or containers where space is limited.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Dwarf Lilac
• Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Colour: Soft pink flowers with green foliage
• Max. Height & Spread: H-1.5m x S-1.2m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Season of Interest: Late spring to early summer
• Position: Full sun for best flowering
• Pot Size: 10 Litre

Salix gracilistyla 'Rote Pfote' is a truly eye catching ornamental willow, loved for its unusually coloured catkins that appear in late winter and early spring. The soft, velvety buds emerge a deep rosy pink to red, giving the plant its name, which translates to "Red Paw".

As the season progresses, the catkins gradually open and lighten, providing weeks of interest at a time when the garden is still waking up.

Horticultural Note: Grow in moist, well drained soil. Will tolerate heavier soils and damp conditions. Prune back after flowering to maintain shape and promote strong new growth for the following season’s catkins.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Red Pussy Willow
• Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Colour: Pink to red catkins
• Max. Height & Spread: H-3m x S-3m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Flowering Period: February to March
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Pot Size: 5 Litre

Salix gracilistyla 'Rote Pfote' is a truly eye catching ornamental willow, loved for its unusually coloured catkins that appear in late winter and early spring. The soft, velvety buds emerge a deep rosy pink to red, giving the plant its name, which translates to "Red Paw".

As the season progresses, the catkins gradually open and lighten, providing weeks of interest at a time when the garden is still waking up.

Horticultural Note: Grow in moist, well drained soil. Will tolerate heavier soils and damp conditions. Prune back after flowering to maintain shape and promote strong new growth for the following season’s catkins.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Red Pussy Willow
• Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Colour: Pink to red catkins
• Max. Height & Spread: H-3m x S-3m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Flowering Period: February to March
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Pot Size: 2 Litre