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Japanese gardening made easy.
How to make a japanese garden. Japanese plants for your garden.
Many Grasses are used we have more information on grasses here.
These are some easy to grow plants that would often be found in Japanese or Oriental gardening. Many are easily adapted to our climate and many will thrive here. Some will need to be wrapped or indoors in the winter. This is my no means an extensive list, however it should give you a taste, and ideas for more investigation. Many of the plants we have in stock or we can obtain for you. This list is expected to grown over the next while so be sure to check by once in a while. If you need any help contact us.
Common Name: Bletilla
Genus: Bletilla
Species: striata
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Partial shade
Hardiness: Half Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 50cm
Spread: 50cm
Time to divide plants: March to May
Flowering period: May to June
This is a lovely half-hardy orchid, with long linear leaves and sprays of magenta pink flowers from spring to early summer. Plant in moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered site with partial shade in summer. Mulch in winter, but in colder areas it is better to lift the plants and store them in a frost-free place.
Common Name: Butterfly bush
Genus: Buddleja
Species: davidii
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Dry
Height: 300cm
Spread: 150cm
Time to take cuttings: November to February
Buddleja davidii is a fast-growing and undemanding shrub from China. It is ideal for a wide range of positions in the garden, providing they are sunny and the soil is well-drained. The long, heavy flowering heads transform the bush and make a stunning display for four to six weeks, attracting clouds of butterflies. Prune hard in spring to keep plants within bounds. To propagate, take hardwood cuttings in winter.
Genus: Aucuba
Species: japonica
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 300cm
Spread: 300cm
Flourishing in adversity, this is a hardy, evergreen Acuba shrub that is one of the best for shady positions, even in smoky town gardens. Its glossy green leaves, splashed with gold are guaranteed to brighten the dullest corner and look good all year round. Small, purplish flowers in mid-spring are followed on female plantbw by bright scarlet berries, which often persist from autumn to spring.
Common Name: Kamuro-zasa
Genus: Pleioblastus / Bamboo
Species: auricomus
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 120cm
Spread: 150cm
Time to divide plants: March to May
Also known as P. viridistriatus, this compact bamboo is ideal for smaller gardens where many species are too tall or vigorous. It is also specially valued for its cream and green variegated foliage, something rarely found in bamboos. It makes a perfect specimen plant and slowly spreads to form a good sized clump which looks effective in a border with evergreens and ornamental grasses, or beside a pond in well-drained soil. It is also superb in a large container for all-year-round effect, which will naturally restrict its size. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it their prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Common Name: Cape jasmine
Genus: Gardenia
Species: jasminoides
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Half Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic
Height: 300cm
Spread: 200cm
There are few plants that have such an exotic fragrance as the evergreen shrub, gardenia. From summer to autumn, the large, showy flowers open white, fading to deep ivory over time. Plant in lime-free (ericaceous) compost and top-dress plants every spring, and apply a monthly fertiliser during the growing season. Also water plants with rain or distilled water to help reduce lime build-up in the compost.
Common Name: Heavenly bamboo
Genus: Nandina
Species: domestica
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 150cm
Spread: 100cm
Despite its common name Nandina is not a bamboo, but a relative of berberis. It forms a tall shrub, up to 1.8m (6ft) high, with bright green leaves that turn reddish-purple in autumn and winter. The brilliant leaf colour often remains all winter plant it with other Japense plants like maples. Plants also produce clusters of small white flowers that are followed by attractive bunches of red berries after a good summer. Although it is a hardy plant, grow it in a sheltered spot as the growth can be damaged by hard frosts of cold winds.
Common Name: Japanese anemone
Genus: Anemone
Species: hupehensis
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Dry, Moist
Height: 120cm
Spread: 45cm
Time to divide plants: October to April
Japanese anemones are among the best late summer and autumn border flowers, with tall upright stems that do not need staking. The large wide open blooms associate well with most other late flowers, especially if allowed to spread gently among perennials and shrubs. 'hybrida Serenade' is taller than most varieties, with creamy pink flowers and yellow centres nice dark foiliage contrasts well with the pale ice cream pink of the flower try planting with Helleborus orientalis. Mulch plants for winter protection, or lift and overwinter them in sand in a frost-free place. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it the Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Lonicera japonica "Aureoreticulata" Climbing plant Japanese Honeysuckle.
A twining climber with glossy dark green leaves attractively veined yellow and fragrant purple-flushed white flowers followed by blue-black berries. Height 6m. Flower colour Purple, White. Flowers from May to August. Fruit colour Blue, Black. Fruits from August. Evergreen. Foliage colour Green, Yellow. Hardy. Planting instructions Back-fill with soil mixed with peat and a suitable fertiliser.
Osmanthus delavayi
A must have, rounded shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of very fragrant tubular white flowers from mid to late spring. If you want a scented garden this is a plant you must have. Japanese use an orange flowerd wich is some waht better but we rarly have these, due to import difficulties. but let us know if you want an orange one.
See also Philadelphus Virginal
And
Choisya ternata Sundance (Lich) Mexican Orange Blossom
Scented Cimbers such as honey suckles, Jasmines.
and small perennials like Pholx or Dianthus
Height 3m. Spread 3m.
Flower colour White.
Flowers from April to May. Fruit colour Blue, Black.
Fruits from June. Evergreen.
Foliage colour Green.
Hardy.
Shelter from cold drying winds.
Planting instructions Back-fill with soil mixed with peat and a suitable fertiliser.€8
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