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Vaccinium glaucoalbum Evergreen, new leaves are pale green above, bluish white beneath, maturing deep green. Pink tinged white flwrs late spring-early summer, followed by white bloomed, blue-black fruits. partial shade, moist acidic soil. Ht18ins/45cm.
Vaccinium macrocarpum 'Pilgrim' Cranberry Prostrate, evergreen shrub sml green leaves. Pale pink Flws in racemes in June-Aug followed by dark red edible berries lasting into winter. Ht 12ins/30cms.
Valeriana phu 'Aurea' Clump forming perennial, bright gold foliage at first, maturing green, white flwrs. Sun, well drained soil.
Vancouveria hexandra Vigorous, spreading perennial, open sprays of many tiny, white flwrs in late spring and early summer. Leathery leaves are divided into almost hexagonal leaflets. Ht 20cm, full sun and well drained soil.
Verbena 'Homestead Purple' A sprawling, herbaceous tender perennial for a warm, sunny spot. Profuse clusters of bright mauve/purple Flws appear from July to Oct. Ht 12ins/30cms. Best in sunny well drained site, any good fertile soil. Protect from frosts in winter.
Verbena 'Pink Spires' Upright, herbaceous perennial for a warm, sunny spot. Spires of bright pink Flws above leafy stems, Jun to Sept. Ht5ft/150cms.
Verbena bonariensis Perennial, sparse, rough dark green leaves, angular branching stems topped by clusters of lavender-mauve fragrant flwrs, Jun-Sept. Ht 4ft/120cms. Sun, well draining soil.
Verbena rigida 'Lilac Haze' Upright, spreading herbaceous perennial for a warm, sunny spot. Branching heads of pale lilac-blue Flws above leafy stems, Jun to Sept. Ht18-24ins/45-60cms.
Verbena rigida Claret Low spreading herbaceous perennial for a warm, sunny spot. Short pronged branching heads of claret/purple Flws above leafy stems, Jun to Sept. Ht12"/30cms.
Veronica 'Georgia Blue' Perennial, forming compact mat of dark green, bronzed glossy leaves, spikes of dark blue Flwrs, spring-summer Ht 8"/15cms. Moist well draining soil, sunny/light shade.
Veronica 'Pink Damask' Clump forming perennial, long racemes of clear pink flwrs, on leafy stems, Ht. 36ins/90cms, sun, well drained neutral/lime free soil.
Veronica gentianoides Mat forming with spikes of very pale blue flwrs opening in early summer, rise from glossy, basal leaves. Ht 10ins/25cms sun , well drained soil.
Veronica prostrata 'Aztec Gold' Low growing golden leaved herbaceous perennial. Short spikes of lavender-blue Flws late spring,ht & sprd, 4"/10cm x12"/30cm. Sun/part shade. Ideal for rockeries/front of border.
Veronica prostrata 'Spode Blue' Perennial, ground hugging habit, short spikes of light blue Flwrs, spring-summer. Moist well draining soil, sunny/light shade.
Veronica prostrata 'Trehane' Perennial, ground hugging habit, short spikes of blue Flwrs, spring-summer. Moist well draining soil, sunny/light shade.
Viburnum 'Eskimo' New. compact habit. Lge white globular flwrs, long flwring, late spring, sun/part shade, any well drained soil.
Viburnum buddlejifolium Semi evergreen distinctive medium sized shrub, with long green hairy-leaves both top and undersides of leaves. Clusters of white flwrs in June, followed by red berries turning black.
Viburnum carlesii Deciduous, rounded shrub, dull dark green leaves that redden in autumn. Rounded heads of very fragrant, white flwrs, mid to late spring, sun/part shade, any well drained soil.
Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora' Deciduous shrub, neat habit, dark green leaves, reddening in autumn, sweetly scented pinkish flwrs, reddish-pink in bud, mid to late spring, sun/part shade, any well drained soil.
Viburnum carlesii 'Diana' Deciduous shrub, compact, dull green leaves, reddening in autumn, sweetly scented pink flwrs, reddish-pink in bud, mid to late spring, sun/part shade, any well drained soil.
Viburnum cinnamomifolium Evergreen shrub, dome shape of dark green foliage, heads of small, dull white flowers in June, followed by sm. egg-shaped, blue-black fruits in autumn. Sheltered spot, sun/part shade, any well drained soil.
Viburnum davidii FEMALE Evergreen shrub, dome shape of dark green foliage, heads of small, white flwrs, late spring, decorative metallic blue fruits follow when planted with male form. Sun/part shade, any well drained soil.
Viburnum davidii MALE Evergreen shrub, dome shape of dark green foliage, heads of small, white flwrs, late spring, sun/part shade, any well drained soil.
Viburnum farreri 'Candidissimum' Upright, deciduous shrub, clusters of fragrant pure white flwrs on bare stems, Nov-Feb. Ht. 6-10ft/180-300cms. Prefers a well cultivated soil in full sun.
Viburnum farreri 'Nanum' Upright, deciduous dense shrub. Occasional flowers in early winter on bare stems, white and fragrant. Not free flowering. Ht. 4ft. Prefers a well cultivated soil in full sun.
Viburnum japonicum Evergreen, med. size, lge glossy dark green leathery leaves, dense rounded clusters of white fragrant flwrs, Jun. on established plants, followed by red fruits.
Viburnum lentago Sheep Berry Upright, deciduous, sm tree/lge shrub, shiny green leaves, redden in autumn, creamy white flwrs, May/Jun. followed by blue-black damson-like fruits. Sun/part shade, moist well drained soil.
Viburnum opulus Guelder rose Lge, vigorous deciduous shrub of a spreading habit. Green, maple-like leaves provide red autumn colour. Flat heads of tiny, white Flws surrounded by sterile blooms in June-July followed by bunches of bright red berries. Ht 10-12ft/3-3.5m
Viburnum opulus 'Aureum' Guelder rose Lge deciduous shrub, compact habit, bright yellow foliage, tends to burn in sun, white lace-cap flwrs, Jun-Jul. followed by red berries, light shade, moist, well drained soil.
Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' Deciduous, dense shrub, deep green leaves, red in autumn, white flwrs, spring-early summer followed by bunches of bright red berries. Sun & well drained soil. Ht &Sprd 3ft/150cm.
Viburnum opulus 'Sterile' Snowball Bush Vigorous, deciduous, bushy shrub. deep green leaves redden in autumn, globular white flwrs, spring-summer, followed by lge bunches of round red fruits.
Viburnum opulus 'Xanthocarpum' Vigorous, spreading deciduous shrub, green maple like leaves, white lace-cap flwrs, Jun-Jul. followed by yellow fruits,
Viburnum plicatum 'Lanarth' Wide spreading, deciduous, profusion of white flwrs borne along tops of branches, May-Jun. Sun/semi-shade, any soil. Ht.5ft/150cms x 6ft/180cms Sprd.
Viburnum plicatum 'Nanum Semperflorens' Deciduous, many white lace-cap flwrs, Jun. long lasting, any soil well drained soil, part sun, Ht. 4ft/120cms.
Viburnum plicatum 'Pink Beauty' Viburnum Deciduous, bushy shrub. Dark green leaves, reddish-purple in autumn, white, maturing pink blooms followed by red then black fruit, sun/part shade, well drained soil. Ht to 6ft/180cms
Viburnum plicatum 'Popcorn' Viburnum Deciduous, bushy shrub. Dark green leaves, reddish-purple in autumn, many clusters of creamy-white flwrs, followed by red - black fruit, sun/part shade, well drained soil. Ht to 6ft/180cms
Viburnum rhytidophyllum Viburnum Evergreen, clusters of fragrant small, creamy white flwrs, late spring, sun, well drained soil. Ht 3m. Sprd 3.5m.
Viburnum sargentii 'Onondaga' Deciduous, upright branched shrub, maple-like leaves reddish bronze maturing to bronze-green , yellow in autumn, lace cap flwr heads of reddish pink fading to creamy white early summer, sun/part shade, moist soil.
Viburnum tinus Med.-lge evergreen, hardy, dense habit, flattened heads of white flwrs, late autumn-early spring followed by blackish fruits, prune if required, after flwring, tolerant of shade & by sea.
Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price' Med size evergreen, dense bushy habit, pink tinged white flwrs, late autumn-early spring followed by blackish fruits, prune if necessary, after flwring. Sun/part shade, any soil.
Viburnum tinus 'French White' Med.-lge evergreen, hardy, dense habit, flattened heads of white flwrs, late early-early spring followed by blackish fruits, prune if required, after flwring, tolerant of shade & by sea.
Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian' Evergreen, to 5ft/150cms, flwrs deep pink in bud, opening to white, late autumn-spring. Prune after flwring if required, sun or shade.
Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum Variegatum' Med size evergreen, hardy, dense habit, glossy foliage splashed with yellow, flattened heads of white flwrs, Mar-April, followed by blackish fruits, prune if required, after flwring, tolerant of shade.
Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum' Small evergreen, hardy, dense habit, bright green foliage with creamy-yellow margins, flattened heads of white flwrs, Nov-Mar. followed by blackish fruits, prune if required, after flwring, sun/part shade, any soil.
Viburnum x bodnantense Deciduous, upright shrub. Oval toothed dark green leaves bronze when young. Clusters of fragrant, tubular, white flwrs, tinted with pale pink, open during mild periods from late autumn to early spring. Ht. 3m. Sprd. 2m. Full sun and well drained soil.
Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' Deciduous, upright shrub, oval leaves emerging bronze, mature to dark green. Racemes of deep pink flwr buds open to fragrant, pure pink during mild periods, late autumn-early spring. Sun, well drained soil. Ht to 8ft/240cms.
Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn' Deciduous, upright shrub, oval leaves emerging bronze, mature to dark green. Racemes of deep pink buds open to fragrant, pink flwrs during mild periods, late autumn-early spring. Sun, well drained soil. Ht to 8ft/240cms.
Viburnum x burkwoodii Semi evergreen, bushy open shrub. Rounded heads of fragrant, pink fading white flwrs amid oval, glossy dark green leaves, mid to late spring, sun/part shade, any well drained soil.
Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Anne Russell' Semi evergreen, bushy open shrub. Rounded heads of fragrant, pink fading white flwrs amid oval, glossy dark green leaves, mid to late spring, sun/part shade, any well drained soil.
Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Park Farm Hybrid' Semi evergreen, bushy open shrub. Fully hardy. Rounded heads of fragrant, pink fading white flwrs amid oval, glossy dark green leaves, mid to late spring, sun/part shade, any well drained soil.
Viburnum x carlcephalum Medium size, deciduous, compact habit, large ball shaped clusters of fragrant white flwrs, pink in bud, Jan-May, good autumn colour.
Viburnum x globosa 'Jermyns Globe' Medium sized evergreen shrub, dense rounded habit, Flat-topped clusters of sml white flwrs, late spring, & again later in year, followed by bluish-black fruits, sun/part shade, any well drained soil.
Viburnum x hillieri 'Winton' Semi-evergreen shrub, spreading & ascending branches. Leaves-copper tints when unfolding, with red-bronze tints in winter. Panicles of creamy-white flwrs in June. Followed by red fruits turning black into winter. Sun/part shade, moist well drained soil.
Viburnum x juddii Deciduous, rounded, bushy shrub with dark green foliage. Rounded heads of very fragrant pink tinged, white flwrs open from pink buds from mid to late spring. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht. 1m. Sprd. 1.5m.
Vinca 'Illumination' Lesser periwinkle Evergreen, creeping ground cover, yellow leaves with dark green margins, pale blue flwrs mainly Mar-Jul, partial shade, moist soil. Ht 6ins/15cms.
Vinca 'Wojo's Jem' Lesser periwinkle Evergreen, creeping ground cover, creamy yellow leaves with dark green margins, mainly Mar-Jul, partial shade, moist soil. Ht 8-10ins/20-25cms.
Vinca major Greater periwinkle Evergreen, spreading, arching stems. hardy. Large purple blue flwrs, April-June. Ht 12ins/30cm. Sun/shade any well drained soil.
Vinca major 'hirta' Greater periwinkle Evergreen, spreading, arching stems. hardy. Large purple blue flwrs, April-June. Ht 12ins/30cm. Sun/shade any well drained soil.
Vinca major 'Maculata' Periwinkle Bears blue flwrs all summer. Green leaves splashed with yellow, any well drained soil, sun or shade. Ht. 1ft/30cms
Vinca major 'Variegata' Periwinkle Evergreen, spreading sub-shrub. green leaves broadly edged with creamy white, large bright blue flwrs, late spring-early autumn. partial shade, moist soil.
Vinca major var. alba Greater periwinkle Evergreen, prostrate, arching sub shrub. hardy. Lge white flwrs, April-June. Ht 12ins/30cm. Sun/shade, any well drained soil.
Vinca minor Evergreen ground cover, blue/purple flwrs Mar-Jul. sun/shade, Ht. 4"/10cms.
Vinca minor 'Alba Aureavariegata' Lesser periwinkle Evergreen, prostrate, creeping ground cover, small, green & yellow variegated leaves, pure white flwrs mainly Mar-Jul, partial shade, moist soil. Ht 4ins/10cms.
Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' Evergreen ground cover, clear purple flwrs Mar-Jul. Sun/shade, Ht. 4ins/10cms.
Vinca minor 'Aureovariegata' Herbaceous perennial provides compact, evergreen ground cover. spreading slowly through rooting stems, dark green, pointed leaves, some of which splashed with yellow. Blue Flws, Mar-July. Ht 4ins/10cms.
Vinca minor 'Azurea Flore Pleno' Lesser periwinkle Evergreen, prostrate, creeping ground cover, dbl blue-mauve flwrs mainly mid spring-early summer, partial shade, moist soil. Ht 4ins/10cms.
Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' Lesser periwinkle Evergreen, prostrate, creeping ground cover, small, dark green leaves margined with silvery white, violet blue flwrs mainly Mar-Jul, partial shade, moist soil. Ht 4ins/10cms.
Vinca minor 'Variegata' Lesser periwinkle Evergreen, prostrate, creeping ground cover, small, green & white variegated leaves, pale blue flwrs mainly Mar-Jul, partial shade, moist soil. Ht 4ins/10cms.
Vinca minor blue Herbaceous perennial provides compact, evergreen ground cover. spreading slowly through rooting stems, it has dark green, pointed leaves. Deep blue-mauve/purple Flws & white flwrs Mar - July. Ht 4ins/10cms.Sun/part shade, any soil.
Vinca minor f. alba Lesser periwinkle Evergreen, prostrate, creeping ground cover, small, glossy, dark green leaves, small white flwrs mainly mid spring to early summer, partial shade, moist soil. Ht 4ins/10cms.
Viola 'Freckles' Perennial. Pale blue flwrs marked with deeper freckles, May- Jun.. Ht 6ins/15cms.
Viola 'Queen Charlotte' Clumps of rounded mid green leaves, blue flwrs, April-May, spreading by seed, Ht. 4ins/10cms, light shade, moist well drained soil.
Viola Double white Perennial. Sm. double white flwrs May- Jun.. Ht 6ins/15cms. Sun/part shade, well drained soil.
Viola cornuta 'Alba' Horned violet. Spreading perennial with oval toothed leaves & flat faced white flwrs with a backward facing spur, May- Jun.. Ht 6ins/15cms.
Viola labradorica Tufts of rounded leaves, deciduous, purple-mauve violet flwrs, April-May, spreading by seed, Ht. 4ins/10cms, light shade, moist well drained soil.
Viola labradorica purpurea Spreading perennial, tiny, flat faced purple flwrs in spring-summer, dark purple-green kidney shaped leaves. Ht 2-3ins/5cm, spread indefinite, partial shade, moist well drained soil.
Vitis 'Brant' Ornamental vine Produces small sweet grapes, green leaves give red colour in autumn. For growing outdoors, any free draining soil in sun or partial shade, more ornamental use than for fruit production.
Vitis coignetiae 'MacPenny Form' Crimson glory vine Vigorous, deciduous, tendril climber. lge palmate-cut leaves, wonderfully coloured in autumn, tiny, pale green flwrs in summer followed by purplish-black berries. Ht. 15m. partial shade, well drained soil. useful to grow through trees.
Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' Deciduous, woody stemmed, tendril climber with toothed, 3 or 5 lobed purplish leaves, white haired when young. Has tiny, pale green flwrs in summer and tiny, green or purple berries. Ht. 7m. Requires full sun and well drained soil.

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