Spiraea japonica 'Double Play Big Bang' - 7.5Litre North Western Plants This purple-leaved Smoke Bush thrives

This purple-leaved Smoke Bush thrives in a sunny position

Hydrangea 'Wim's Red' is a lovely tall variety that brings something a little different to the garden

making it ideal for smaller hedges

This beautiful Persian Ironwood is a deciduous shrub with clusters of red flowers borne on bare stems in late winter and early spring

Note from Hannah: Berberis berries

Spiraea japonica 'Double Play Big Bang' - 7.5Litre North Western Plants This purple-leaved Smoke Bush thrivesA fantastic shrub with pretty pink flowers, but it is the colourful foliage that really steals the show. In spring, the new growth emerges a glowing orange before fading through shades of yellow to bright green, all beautifully highlighted with hints of red. This provides good block colour for much of the growing season, it is an excellent choice for brightening borders and containers. Leaf colour: Orange, yellow, green and red tones Type: Deciduous