Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Rocket’ is a great addition to any garden layout and works well as a centrepiece or to help bolster the colour in the garden for hedging or patios with its rich and bright foliage throughout spring

The petals have grey-blue streaks on their underside which give them a bluish tint when half closed or in bud

one can perform a basic clean up of the autumnen leaves or leave them to form mulch in winter

Astilbe Chocolate Shogun are deciduous

Prune back hard in late winter/early spring

Carex 'JS Greenwell' Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Illumination Apricot Shades' Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Rocket’ isCommonly known as Sedge, Carex oshimensis JS Greenwell is a versatile garden plant that works well placed in groups or on its own in pots and containers. The narrow leaves arch to form an elegant fountain shape, which is topped off by spikes of sandy flowers in May and June. Carex oshimensis JS Greenwell is a low maintenance plant that thrives with little time and effort. When planted in the right spot, all it requires is watering during dry spells.