Autumn glory

The viburnum has wonderful foliage to use as a backdrop. The leaf is strong in shape and changes colour as the season progresses. The fern tones in well but contrasts in shape, which provides real interest, with the daphne adding detail and scent. This group is happy in full sun to partial shade.

Viburnum ‘Shiny Dancer’

What cracking foliage – incredibly glossy and it turns red as the year moves on. This shrub’s compact habit makes it ideal for containers. It produces clusters of small white flowers too. Flowers May to June

H x S 60cm x 50cm

Japanese shield fern

Dryopteris erythrosora is a show stopper and really draws the eye. The new growth is bronze, maturing to dark green as the year goes on. The fonds form really strong triangular shapes, contrasting well with the other plants.

H x S 60cm x 40cm

Daphne x transatlantica ‘Pink Fragrance’

This variety just seems to keep on flowering and the rich fragrance really holds in the air. It’s best to keep it in a sheltered spot. Flowers April to October H x S 90cm x 90cm