Fantastic Foliage Plants

Flowers tend to be the plants in the garden that get given their, well, flowers... But in our view, foliage plants are just as deserving of their spot in the limelight! From the ruffled, scalloped foliage of heucheras to the filigree fronds of certain ferns, these plants are every bit as aesthetic as their blooming counterparts.

Plants for autumn colour (262)Never-green leaves (26)Woodland garden plants (305)Jungle garden plants (66)Paradise garden plants (87)
  • Lady's Mantle | Alchemilla mollis Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Lady's Mantle | Alchemilla mollis

    Frothy chartreuse-yellow clouds

    • Versatile in either sun or light shade
    • Best for rear of hot borders
    • Flowers June to August
    • RHS AGM: Superb soft-textured ground cover

    Currently out of stock

  • Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' Shrubs
    From £15
    From £15

    Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

    Bold vivid elegant displays

    • Graceful, bushy shrub form
    • Small shrub - reaches around 1-1.5m
    • Evergreen leaves with striking white margins
    • Perfect for adding year-round structure

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta Elegans Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Hosta Elegans

    Giant, slug-proof leaves!

    • Thrives in partial shade
    • Works brilliantly in woodland borders
    • Huge blue-green leaves, delicate blooms
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • Sedum 'Brilliant' Perennial Bedding
    From £5
    £6 From £5

    Sedum 'Brilliant'

    Glowing neon-pink flat flowers

    • 'Brilliant' does best in brilliant sun...
    • Suited to woodland clearings
    • Flowers from August to October
    • Highly attractive to late summer bees

    Currently out of stock

  • Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Deep Rose' Perennial Bedding
    From £5
    £6 From £5

    Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Deep Rose'

    Deep rose blooms, total drama

    • Loves a sunny or partly-shaded spot
    • Perfect for a moist, sunny spot
    • Blooms from July to October
    • Stunning, deep rose-pink blooms

    Currently out of stock

  • Yellow Water Lily | Nuphar lutea Pond Plants
    From £18
    From £18

    Yellow Water Lily | Nuphar lutea

    Scented, floating buttercups

    • Fragrant yellow, cupped blooms on stalks
    • Zone 3 - Deep water
    • Thrives in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from June to August

    Currently out of stock

  • Heuchera 'Fire Chief' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Heuchera 'Fire Chief'

    Glowing wine-red evergreen

    • Prefers dappled or partial shade
    • Great for dappled shade edges
    • Flowers June to August
    • Provides striking evergreen colour

    Currently out of stock

  • Photinia x fraseri 'Little Red Robin' Shrubs
    From £14
    From £14

    Photinia x fraseri 'Little Red Robin'

    A roaring flame of red foliage

    • Bushy, upright shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.5m
    • Bright red, evergreen foliage (turning green)
    • Nice and compact stature

    Currently out of stock

  • Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'

    The most incredible contrast

    • Charming, upright spreading habit
    • Neat bush - will reach 1-1.5m
    • Attractive deciduous leaves, radiant blooms
    • Fully hardy in UK winters

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Ueno Yama' Ornamental Trees
    £100
    £100

    Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Ueno Yama'

    Superb spring and autumn colour

    • Upright and bushy tree
    • Small tree - grows to 3m
    • Foliage in shades of orange, green and yellow
    • Looks brilliant alongside other shrubs

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Shin-deshojo' Ornamental Trees
    From £35
    £40 From £35

    Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Shin-deshojo'

    Unrivalled in elegance and grace

    • Compact, bushy tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Various shades of red, green and orange
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

    Luminous silver-edged elegance

    • Flourishes in direct, bright sunlight
    • Perfect for large grass borders
    • Flowers August to October
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Bergenia 'Bressingham White' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Bergenia 'Bressingham White'

    Pure white spring elephant ears

    • Tolerates both sun and semi-shade
    • Best for gravel garden edges
    • Flowers March to May
    • RHS AGM: Tough reliable evergreen foliage

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Rowan Tree | Sorbus commixta 'Carmencita' Ornamental Trees
    £55
    £60 £55

    Japanese Rowan Tree | Sorbus commixta 'Carmencita'

    Jewel-like red autumn berries

    • Fabulous upright tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 4m
    • Bronze autumn foliage and vivid red berries
    • The stunning red fruits are loved by birds

    Currently out of stock

  • Water Lily 'Arc-en-Ciel' | Nymphaea | 3L Pot Pond Plants
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    £36 From £25

    Star Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Arc-en-Ciel'

    Scented lily with unique leaves

    • Distinctive paint-flecked, variegated foliage
    • Zone 3 - Deep water
    • Grow in full sun
    • Fragrant, floriferous and fully hardy

    Currently out of stock

  • Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

    Colour-changing succulent carpet

    • Needs full sun to flourish
    • Suited to shallow patio pots
    • Flowers from August to October
    • A magnet for late-season pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Heucherella 'Sweet Tea' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Heucherella 'Sweet Tea'

    Fiery cinnamon-orange foliage

    • Ideal for a partially shaded border
    • Suited to container displays
    • Flowers May to July
    • Beautiful patterned evergreen leaves

    Currently out of stock

  • Tatarian Maple | Acer tataricum 'Hotwings' Ornamental Trees
    £60
    £65 £60

    Tatarian Maple | Acer tataricum 'Hotwings'

    Striking, red winged fruits

    • Delightfully bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 8m
    • Lush green leaves turn bright red and yellow
    • Fully hardy and easy to grow

    Currently out of stock

  • Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

    Upright feathery golden plumes

    • Plant in a spot with full sunshine
    • Ideal for prairie-style borders
    • Flowers June to August
    • Strong structural garden presence

    Currently out of stock

  • 'White Wax' Rowan Tree | Sorbus arnoldiana Ornamental Trees
    £55
    £55

    'White Wax' Rowan Tree | Sorbus arnoldiana

    Clouds of snow white berries

    • Upright to spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 7m
    • Snowy fruits and flowers, good autumn colour
    • Highly popular with wildlife

    Currently out of stock

  • Ruby Falls' Weeping Redbud Tree | Cercis canadensis Ornamental Trees
    £75
    £75

    'Ruby Falls' Weeping Redbud Tree | Cercis canadensis

    A compact, weeping redbud

    • Compact weeping tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 2m
    • Deep ruby-red foliage, purple spring blooms
    • Suitable for growing in containers

    Currently out of stock

  • Iris sibirica 'Snow Queen' Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Iris sibirica 'Snow Queen'

    Frost white and majestic

    • Brilliant white flowers with yellow centres
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers throughout May and June

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Emerald Charger' Perennial Bedding
    From £12
    £15 From £12

    Hosta 'Emerald Charger'

    Vibrant, lush emerald foliage

    • Keep out of midday sun to prevent leaf scorch
    • Bold architectural choice for a shady border
    • Produces delicate flowers in July and August
    • Boasts heavily textured and vibrant leaves

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'
    From £8
    £10 From £8

    Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

    Adorable miniature blue leaves

    • Prefers a shady corner away from harsh light
    • Charming addition to shady rockeries or pots
    • Sweet summer flowers in July and August
    • A miniature RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Miscanthus sinensis Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Miscanthus sinensis

    Classic soaring silver fountain

    • Does best in a sunny environment
    • Brilliant for large grass borders
    • Flowers August to October
    • Provides striking winter architecture

    Currently out of stock

  • Euonymus japonicus 'Susan' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Euonymus japonicus 'Susan'

    Elegant cream margins

    • Bushy, spreading canopy shape
    • Compact bush - grows up to 1-1.5m
    • Boasts evergreen leaves and radiant blossoms
    • Ideal for modern and courtyard gardens

    Currently out of stock

  • White Poplar Tree | Populus alba Ornamental Trees
    £40
    £40

    White Poplar Tree | Populus alba

    Shimmering foliage that dazzles

    • Broadly spreading tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Gorgeous lobed foliage in green and white
    • Incredible young white shoots and foliage

    Currently out of stock

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Perennials born in Herefordshire, blooming in your garden

Our perennials start life in the rolling Herefordshire hills, where Jack and his team trial over 250 new varieties each year to bring you the best performing and most sustainable plants in the UK. With over forty years of excellence, it’s no surprise that they’ve won the HTA Plant Grower of the Year award two years running.

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Ornamental Colour Collection Pond Plants
five star rating on Trustpilot

Plants arrived in great condition and very promptly. Well established - much better than the ones I got at my local garden centre.

Monica Spence

| 24 May
Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides Climbing Plants
five star rating on Trustpilot

Yet again this company delivered good healthy plants, exactly as shown in photos, well packaged and within delivery time quoted. Recommend!

Jacqueline Burgess

| 2 Jun
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I continue to be so impressed with Roots. Their customer care, knowledge of their subject: from planting hedges to pruning roses and more, has been a great support.

Judy Lane

| 23 Oct
E 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine Soft Fruit
five star rating on Trustpilot

The plant arrived looking vigorously healthy, which brings a smile to your face, extremely well protected in its packaging.

Martyn Hill

| 5 Jul
E 'Braeburn Hillwell' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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As a non-gardener, I found my whole experience brilliant. Great information & advice available on the website, great range of products & prices are brilliant.

John-Paul

| 22 May
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Wonderful plants and great customer service... really surprised to find that the plants are better than those you would get at your local garden centre.

Gavin Wilcock

| 8 Nov

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