Garden Plants
Our plants, shrubs and trees for the garden change with the seasons and are a very comprehensive selection of what will grow successfully in North Devon.
This experience has been gained over the many years we have run our own nursery and plant propagation centre.
Our knowledgeable staff are always available for advice on all things horticultural. Whether you just need one plant to fill a border, a drift to show off their full potential or a well-positioned tree, we can help.
Flowering, fragrant, colourful, architectural, bold or subtle – we have it all.
Some of our seasonal selected plants are shown.
Selected Garden Plants
Clematis – an extremely popular climbing garden plant, clematis produce masses of flowers in a variety of shapes and colours. Easy to grow they love a sunny position and they will need support! Variety shown is a Clematis Yuan (other varieties are available).
Prices from £12.99. Available at St John's Barnstaple (01271 343884) and St John's Ashford (01271 320525)
Lupins – A superb variety of the classic border perennial with dense spires of scented flowers. Ideal in beds and borders in full sun or light shade. Attractive to Bees!
Prices from £9.99. Available at St John's Barnstaple (01271 343884) and St John's Ashford (01271 320525)
Lavender – Prized for its richly fragrant flowers and aromatic foliage, this highly popular garden shrub is easy to grow and loves a sunny position. Equally at home in the garden border or a pot. An important pollinator plant.
Prices from £3.99. Available at St John's Barnstaple (01271 343884) and St John's Ashford (01271 320525)
Acer Palmatum (Japanese Maple) – A firm favourite with their distinctive shaped foliage and stunning range of colours. Slow growing and compact they are equally at home in your garden or in a large container.
Prices from £24.99. Available at St John's Barnstaple (01271 343884) and St John's Ashford (01271 320525)
Herbacious perennial plants in stock now – The mainstay of garden borders, these are a range of non-woody plants that die back down to ground level in winter and shoot again in spring. They flower each year and are an invaluable source of nectar for pollinating insects.
Prices from £3.99. Available at St John's Barnstaple (01271 343884) and St John's Ashford (01271 320525)
Alpines – A range of plants that are usually small and very tolerant of cold, dry and extremely exposed positions. They can survive in very little soil depth and are perfect for sunny, rocky borders or sink gardens. They are very tolerant and resilient, making them ideal for amateur gardeners.
Price £2.20 each or 5 for £10.00 Available at St John's Barnstaple (01271 343884) and St John's Ashford (01271 320525)
Ornamental Grasses – A worthy addition to any garden, ornamental grasses give a sense of movement and shape. Available in many different shapes, colours and sizes they can be planted directly into your border or can look equally stunning in a pot.
Prices from £8.99. Available at St John's Barnstaple (01271 343884) and St John's Ashford (01271 320525)
Foxgloves (Digitalis) – Tall and stately, an iconic sight in cottage gardens. Foxgloves thrive in shady areas of your garden although they will tolerate some full sun. Growing up to 6′ the flowers bloom in a variety of colours from white & pale pink through to deep purple.
Prices from £8.99. Available at St John's Barnstaple (01271 343884) and St John's Ashford (01271 320525)
