The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is imminent (1st - 6th July) and our inspiration for you all in July is to showcase here the best plants which will be featured on the Burncoose Nurseries stand. This year the RHS have invited us to create the ‘Master Grower’ stand which will feature propagation and growing techniques as well as showcasing what we have grown specially to be in flower on the 80 square meter show stand.
You will hopefully see BBC coverage of much more of our Hampton Court stand in the first week of July but these are the key shrubs to look out for.
Dodonaea viscosa and Dodonaea viscosa ‘Purpurea’
Dodonaea are upright growing evergreen shrubs with glossy green or purple leaves. The flowers may not be that impressive but the massive clusters of ornamental green, pink, or reddish-brown winged fruits most certainly, are as you will see at the show, if you are lucky enough to be going. Dodonaeas grow best in hot dry sunny locations especially in coastal areas.
Romneya coulteri – The tree poppy
This is a perfectly hardy perennial originating from California with deeply cut grey-green leaves and large poppy like white flowers with a central mass of golden yellow. This plant flowers from July to August and prefers a warm sunny position for best results. Romneya are difficult to propagate but, when established, their underground rhizomes spread quickly. Our stock plants look perfect for Hampton Court.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Harry’
This is one of the very first forms of Hydrangea paniculata to come into flower. The conical flower bracts have a delicate pink tinge as they first open white before maturing to creamy white and then ageing to pinkish-purple. A remarkable colour transformation on this tall growing variety which you will see in all its early splendour at the show. This is a tall growing variety reaching 6-8 feet it left unpruned.
Lomatia tinctoria
Our three stock plants of this unusual plant are in full flower for the show. The leaves of L. tinctoria are pinnacle with long narrow segments and the flowers appear in long spreading racemes of white flowers at the end of the shoots. This plant prefers dappled share and will eventually grow to 4-5 feet with a similar spread.
Jasminum officinale 'Fiona Sunrise'
This is looking gorgeous with its delicate yellow new growth contrasting spectacularly with the white flowers. This is a reasonably vigorous climber which will keep its beautiful foliage for far longer in semi-shade than in full sun.
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