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If Lonicera fragrantissima were a celebrity it would be the comedian Lee Evans. Its a bright, fragrant, cheerful shrub that lifts the dullest of winter days but my goodness, it’s all over the place. I specify the winter flowering honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima) in big wild bellowing schemes. They need space to spread and they don’t form a nice tidy shape, they go all over the place. They do however have one m

If Cornus were a celebrity, it would be Bear Grylls. It’s strong, resilient and attractive for it’s can do attitude. Commonly referred to as Dogwoods, Cornus are roughty–toughty plants. They tolerate shade and offer great winter colour. Dogwoods will happily tolerate Brighton chalk and are even happier on clay as long as it doesn’t become waterlogged. Provided it fits with my textural pallet then Cornus