Plants

We offer a wide selection of plants, shrubs and trees, many of which we grow here in our County Down nursery. Most visitors enjoy our popular favourites while others are interested in new varieties - or even some of our more unusual varieties.

Among the favourites, who can resist the Rhododendrons and Azaleas? These give such a wonderful show faithfully every spring, along with hebes, viburnums and acers.

We know that many of our customers are avid plant collectors, always looking for something that is just a little bit different. Examples of plants that meet this need include Cornus kousa 'Satomi' Enkianthus campanulatus, Rhododendron 'Peeping Tom' and Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'.

Like most keen gardeners, we at Saintfield Nurseries are always on the lookout for new varieties of plants, shrubs and trees - as well as roses and basket and patio plants. New varieties this year include Rosa 'Rhapsody in Blue' (rose of the Year 2003), Clematis 'Paradise Queen', Clematis montana 'Sunrise' Geum 'Flames of Passion' and Lilium 'Lollypop'.

We also stock a wide range of summer bedding and basket plants during the season, perfect for summer displays.

PHOTOS (from top): Acer palmatum 'Dissectum' (Japanese Maple); Azalea 'Geisha Purple'; Rhododendron 'Firelight'; Rhodendron 'Peeping Tom'; Cornus Canadensis (Creeping dogwood); Lilium 'Lollypop' and Rosa 'Rhapsody in Blue'.