Plants for Autumn Colour

Autumn brings some of the most spectacular colours of any season - fiery reds, warm oranges and golden yellows dazzle against a backdrop of rich purple, copper and bronze tones. It's not just about trees though - climbing plants like Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy have some of the best autumn colour in the garden and vibrant shrubs including Cornus, Cotinus, Acer and Euonymus bring borders back to life when the dark nights set in. Our growers have selected the brightest and best for autumn colour and year-round interest.
Perennial plant collections (40)Climbing plant collections (11)Vegetable plant collections (36)Pond plant collections (8)
  • 'Chandler' Blueberry Bush Soft Fruit
    From £16
    From £16

    'Chandler' Blueberry Bush

    The superfood that's supersized

    • Great depth of flavour, both sweet and tart
    • Fruit 2cm in diameter!
    • Eat fresh or use in pies, tarts and jams
    • Harvest in August and September

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  • Japanese Crabapple Tree | Malus floribunda Ornamental Trees
    From £32
    £36 From £32

    Japanese Crabapple Tree | Malus floribunda

    Showy and disease-resistant

    • A dense, rounded tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • A profusion of fragrant, single, pink blossom
    • Makes a spectacular feature tree

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  • Sargent's Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus sargentii Ornamental Trees
    From £36
    £58 From £36

    Sargent's Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus sargentii

    Probably the best autumn colour

    • Compact, spreading tree
    • Ideal for small spaces, growing to 5x4m
    • Clusters of pink and deep pink single flowers
    • Blossoms in April

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  • Silver Birch Hedging | Betula pendula Shrubs
    From £3
    £4 From £3

    Silver Birch Hedging | Betula pendula

    Reliable year-round classic

    • Elegant bark, spring catkins & autumn tones
    • UK native invaluable for wildlife
    • Average growth rate - 20-40cm per year
    • Grows up to 12m or keep trimmed at 1-5m

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  • All Seasons Hedging | Growers' Choice Shrubs
    From £45
    £55 From £45

    All Seasons Hedging | Growers' Choice

    Looks great all year round

    • Flowers, berries and vibrant stems
    • Packed with colour and wildlife benefits
    • Premium varieties handpicked by our grower
    • Easy to plant and prune

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  • Common Dogwood | Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' Shrubs
    From £10
    From £10

    Common Dogwood | Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'

    A blazing riot of winter colour

    • Burnt sienna stems, white summer flowers
    • Incredible winter stem colour
    • Average growth rate - 20-40cm per year
    • Grows up to 3m or keep trimmed at 1-3m

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  • 'Crimson Cloud' Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata Ornamental Trees
    From £38
    £40 From £38

    Midland Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata ‘Crimson Cloud’

    A true wildlife magnet

    • Elegantly spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Masses of striking two-toned, single flowers
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

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  • Cherry Dogwood Hedging | Cornus mas Shrubs
    From £3
    £5 From £3

    Cherry Dogwood Hedging | Cornus mas

    Sunshine in February

    • Yellow flowers, red berries & autumn colour
    • Colour, impact & wildlife all year
    • Fast growth rate - 40-60cm per year
    • Grows up to 5m or keep trimmed at 1-5m

    2 options available

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  • Rowan Hedging | Mountain Ash | Sorbus aucuparia Shrubs
    From £4
    From £4

    Rowan Hedging | Mountain Ash | Sorbus aucuparia

    Wildlife-boosting native

    • White flowers and vibrant autumn foliage
    • Sprays of winter berries for birds
    • Average growth rate - 20-40cm per year
    • Grows up to 5m or keep trimmed at 1-5m

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  • White Winter Flowering Cherry Tree | Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis' Ornamental Trees
    From £36
    £38 From £36

    White Winter Flowering Cherry Tree | Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis'

    Blooms to beat the winter blues!

    • Strong upright tree
    • Easily pruned to fit any garden
    • Large white, semi-double flowers
    • Blossoms in November-March

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  • Heavenly Bamboo | Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' Shrubs
    £25
    £25

    Heavenly Bamboo | Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'

    Stunning year-round interest

    • Neat, compact and bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.2m
    • Evergreen leaves in bronze, green and red
    • Dainty white flower panicles in summer

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  • Crepe Myrtle | Lagerstroemia indica Shrubs
    £55
    £55

    Crepe Myrtle | Lagerstroemia indica

    Punchy pink panicles all summer

    • Charming upright shrub
    • Large shrub - grows up to 4m
    • Showy panicles in purple, pink and white hues
    • Flaming autumn colour

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  • 'Pink Pagoda' Rowan Tree | Sorbus hupehensis Ornamental Trees
    From £36
    £55 From £36

    'Pink Pagoda' Rowan Tree | Sorbus hupehensis

    Myriad candy-pink berries

    • Elegant, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 7m
    • Lush green foliage turns crimson in autumn
    • Beautiful pink-blushed berries

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  • 'Exalta' Outdoor Grape Vine Soft Fruit
    £22
    £22

    'Exalta' Outdoor Grape Vine

    Praise be for glorious grapes!

    • Juicy with muscat sweetness
    • A great option for clothing a bare trellis
    • Perfect for eating fresh and making sultanas
    • Pick your grapes from September to October

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  • 90cm 'Chardonnay' Grape Vine | 3L Pot Soft Fruit
    From £23
    From £23

    'Chardonnay' Grape Vine

    The iconic white grape

    • Deliciously sweet, golden grapes
    • Perfect on a patio pergola
    • Give home winemaking a go!
    • Harvest in September

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  • 3ft 'Pinot Noir' Grape Vine | 3L Pot | Outdoor Soft Fruit
    From £28
    From £28

    'Pinot Noir' Outdoor Grape Vine

    An absolute classic for wine

    • Wonderfully sweet and punchy flavour
    • Hardy and fast-growing
    • Rustle up a batch of grape muffins
    • Harvest in August and September

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  • Patio Raspberry Plant Gift Gift Option
    £45
    £45

    Patio Raspberry Plant Gift

    A gift of abundance & kindness

    • One of the most compact raspberry varieties
    • Thornless for easy picking
    • A great pick for patio and balcony gardeners
    • First ever garden? Get one of these!

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  • Strawberry Tree | Arbutus unedo 'Rubra' Ornamental Trees
    £18
    £18

    Strawberry Tree | Arbutus unedo 'Rubra'

    One of the funkiest trees around!

    • Charming, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Evergreen, lantern blooms, unusual fruits
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Red Force' Canadian Redbud Tree | Cercis canadensis Ornamental Trees
    £45
    £45

    'Red Force' Canadian Redbud Tree | Cercis canadensis

    Glorious red-purple shades

    • Well-branched, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Crimson-toned foliage, bright pink flowers
    • Compact in form (suits any garden size)

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  • Sweet Chestnut Tree | 3L Pot Ornamental Trees
    From £30
    From £30

    Chestnut Tree | Castanea sativa

    A glorious, classic nut tree

    • Bushy to spreading tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Green foliage turns russet brown in autumn
    • Roast your chestnuts for maximum flavour

    2 options available

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  • Tulip Tree | Liriodendron tulipifera Ornamental Trees
    From £45
    From £45

    Tulip Tree | Liriodendron tulipifera

    Cheery, colourful, charming tree

    • Vibrant spreading, pyramidal tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 20m
    • Tulip-like blooms and warm autumn hues
    • The perfect tree for screening

    2 options available

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  • Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida Ornamental Trees
    From £30
    From £30

    Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida

    Interest from spring to autumn

    • A naturally bushy, shrub-like tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 6m
    • Green decidious leaves turn red in autumn
    • Stunning white bracts surround the flowers

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  • 'Crimson Cascade' Purple Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    £28
    £50 £28

    'Crimson Cascade' Purple Crabapple Tree

    A spectrum of pinks and purples

    • Wonderful weeping tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Purple to bronze leaves, magenta blooms
    • Perfect for a front lawn feature tree

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  • Weeping Purple Beech Tree | Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' Ornamental Trees
    £60
    £70 £60

    Weeping Purple Beech Tree | Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'

    Don't cry for me purpurea...

    • Gracefully weeping tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Lush purple foliage turning copper in autumn
    • Grows well in a wide range of conditions

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  • 'Golden Hornet' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    £35
    £55 £35

    'Golden Hornet' Crabapple Tree

    Glorious bright yellow fruits

    • A broad, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • White springtime blossom with a hint of pink
    • Loved by thrushes and blackbirds

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  • Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' Ornamental Trees
    From £55
    £60 From £55

    Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'

    A column of autumn vibrancy

    • Striking upright tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Foliage adopts fiery hues later in the year
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Judas Tree | Cercis siliquastrum Ornamental Trees
    From £45
    £55 From £45

    Judas Tree | Cercis siliquastrum

    An unbeatable floral display

    • Neatly bushy and well-branched tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 12m
    • Vibrant green leaves, punchy magenta blooms
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

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Ornamental Colour Collection Pond Plants
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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
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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
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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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