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Amelanchier ovalis ‘Edelweiss’ Amelanchier ovalis is one of the slower growing species within the genus but is notable as an ornamental garden plant for its gorgeous blooms, in particular the ‘Edelweiss’ cultivar. Native to Central and Southern Europe, North Africa and Western Asia Amelanchier ovalis was introduced to European gardens in 1596 and has since become one of the most popular of all available Amelanchier forms. Amelanchier autumn colour Under favourable conditions you can expect Amelanchier ovalis ‘Edelweiss’ to grow between 3-4 metres height. It has an upright habit with ovate leaves. The leaves emerge dark green in colour but are white and woolly underneath which gives them an overall silvery effect. As the leaves mature the woolly growth disappears. Come the autumn the leaves will often provide a good show of colour turning to shades of orange, red and yellow before leaf drop. The large white flowers appear in April in clusters of 6 inch long panicles. Once pollinated sma

If exotic or cold-hardy tropical effect gardens are your thing then you are in for a treat because in this video we get to visit the impressive exotic gardens planted out at the Royal Horticultural Society’s flagship garden – RHS Wisley. Created in 2017, it has over the years matured into one of England finest examples of an exotic garden – if not the best exotic or cold-hardy tropical effect garden in England! So why not join English horticulturists Simon and Lorna as they walk-through the exotic garden pointing out and discussing the plants that catch their attention? There is a lot to see and the planting scheme is full of species and cultivars that you really won’t see in regular garden centers. However you can use the RHS’s plant finder services to located the required specialist nursery should you see anything that your hearty desires. Ginger lilies, the range of hardy palms and the various cultivars of hibiscus moscheutos were of particular interest to us. If you would like to s