Chamaecyparis 'Ellwood's Empire'

Chamaecyparis 'Ellwood's Empire'Chamaecyparis 'Ellwoods Empire' is a slow growing narrow upright evergreen conifer, it boasts dense feathery yellow green foliage during the spring through to summer, it produces yellow coloured tips that give it a warm looking glow during it's peak months. The branches of this variety will get paler as the year goes on, but will retain their natural foliage the following year. This variety is extremely hardy, it can survive harsh winter conditions

These perennials are little hardy and might need protection against cold in winter

It is not an invasive shrub and will sit tight in a large container

Leaves remain well into winter

shiny blackberries

The fruit will be ready to harvest in late Summer into Autumn

These flowers attract masses of butterflies and other pollinating insects

Clematis viticella Rubra is a deciduous perennial and will have a dormant period in winter before bursting back to life each spring

Position in a partially shaded spot

Regular watering

They will bloom all summer and if faded flowers are pruned timely

Ceanothus 'Victoria' is one the hardier known breeds of Californian lilac

and will also attract bees and butterflies