Zen Garden Plants

Zen: a state of calm attentiveness in which one's actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort (Merriam-Webster). Plants have the ability to calm. To soothe. To help you breathe just that little bit easier in today's frantic world. Create your own tranquil idyll with the plants below and feel your troubles melt away.

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  • Magnolia 'Genie' Ornamental Trees
    From £35
    From £35

    Magnolia 'Genie'

    The kind of blooms you wish for!

    • Elegant upright tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Chalice-shaped, wine-coloured flowers
    • Winner of the Dutch 'KVBC Award Gold'

    Currently out of stock

  • Clumping Black Bamboo | Fargesia nitida 'Black Pearl' Ornamental Trees
    From £35
    From £35

    Clumping Black Bamboo | Fargesia nitida 'Black Pearl'

    Dark plum to jet black stems

    • Proud upright stems, arching over time
    • Grows up to 4m high (can be kept shorter)
    • Blue-green, thin, evergreen leaves (clumping)
    • Incredible contrast between foliage and culms

    Currently out of stock

  • Autumn Fern | Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Koidzumiana' Perennial Bedding
    £8
    £8

    Autumn Fern | Dryopteris erythrosora 'Koidzumiana'

    Autumnal shades all year round

    • Prefers a spot in part or full shade
    • Grow in pots or a shady woodland border
    • Compact and neat form
    • Easy to grow, with no pruning needed

    Currently out of stock

  • Best Ever Hosta Collection Perennial Bedding
    From £25
    £30 From £25

    Best Ever Hosta Collection

    Our very best hostas!

    • Partial to deep shade is optimal
    • Plant en masse under trees or in borders
    • Flowers from July to August
    • Pruning? No need...

    Currently out of stock

  • Golden Bamboo | Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis' Shrubs
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    £30 From £25

    Golden Bamboo | Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'

    Green-grooved, golden superstar

    • Upright bamboo stems
    • Grows up to 6m (can be kept shorter)
    • Green leaves, pink-to-yellow culms (running)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • 3 Hosta 'Patriot Ball 84' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Hosta 'Patriot'

    Robust, versatile award winner

    • Leaf colour best in partial shade
    • Show off in pots on the balcony or patio
    • Flowers from July to August
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Patio Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Brilliant' Ornamental Trees
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    £45 From £35

    Patio Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Brilliant'

    Utterly fantastic blossoms

    • Statuesque, upright patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Delightful white blossoms
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Pink Japanese Camellia | Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl' Shrubs
    From £15
    From £15

    Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl'

    A spectrum of pink hues

    • Upright and bushy habit
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 4m
    • Gradated pink double blooms, evergreen leaves
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Camellia Plant Gift Gift Option
    From £45
    £55 From £45

    The Camellia Gift

    A gift of affection & admiration

    • Stunning, evocative flowers
    • Glossy evergreen foliage
    • Fantastic for the traditionalists
    • A lovely Valentine's present

    Currently out of stock

  • Best Trees For Small Gardens Value Pack Ornamental Trees
    £80
    £109 £80

    Best Trees for Small Gardens

    Small in stature, big on impact!

    • Statement weeping and bushy forms
    • Three compact trees growing up to 2.5m
    • Superb blossoms, catkins and rainbow foliage
    • Easy to grow and great for pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Red Japanese Camellia | Camellia japonica 'Princess Baciocchi' Shrubs
    From £20
    From £20

    Camellia japonica 'Princess Baciocchi'

    Abundant, intensely red jewels

    • Upright and bushy habit
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 6m
    • Deep red double blooms, evergreen foliage
    • Very easy to care for

    Currently out of stock

  • Autumn Fern | Dryopteris erythrosora Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Autumn Fern | Dryopteris erythrosora

    Captivating seasonal foliage

    • Grow in everything from shade to sun
    • Adds interest to shady pondsides
    • Emerges copper, matures to deep green
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Saxifraga 'Peter Pan' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Saxifraga 'Peter Pan'

    Vibrant deep-pink starry cushion

    • Perfect for dappled woodland shade
    • Stunning in shallow patio pots
    • Flowers April to May
    • Brilliant for gravel and rock gardens

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Devon Green'
    From £15
    From £15

    Hosta 'Devon Green'

    Glossy, deep green foliage

    • Flourishes in dappled sunlight or deep shade
    • Lush groundcover beneath trees and shrubs
    • Bell-shaped blooms emerge in mid-summer
    • Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White' Shrubs
    From £20
    From £20

    Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'

    Prolific blooms in snow white

    • Bushy, arching weeping shape
    • Vigorous bush - grows to 1.5-3m
    • Pristine white blooms on evergreen foliage
    • Extremely hardy and very easy to care for

    Currently out of stock

  • Stipa arundinacea
    From £6
    From £6

    Pheasant's Tail Grass | Stipa arundinacea

    Shimmering bronze autumn grass

    • Loves a sunny or partly-shaded spot
    • Stunning in a large garden pot
    • Flowers from July to September
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Flamingo Willow Tree | Salix integra 'Flamingo Royal' Ornamental Trees
    £35
    £35

    Flamingo Willow Tree | Salix integra 'Flamingo Royal'

    Foliage worthy of any monarch

    • Delightful lollipop tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 2m
    • Marbled green, cream and coral foliage
    • Fantastic for pollinators

    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

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

  • Yellow Azalea | Rhododendron 'Luteum' Shrubs
    £20
    £20

    Yellow Azalea | Rhododendron 'Luteum'

    Dazzling golden fragrant petals

    • Striking, spreading shrub form
    • Spreading bush - will reach 1.5-3m
    • Beautiful evergreen foliage, elegant blooms
    • Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby' Shrubs
    From £20
    From £20

    Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'

    A must-have gem for your garden

    • Upright, upright weeping shape
    • Spreading plant - will reach 1.5-3m
    • Vibrant ruby-red blossoms, evergreen foliage
    • Perfect for brightening up shady corners

    Currently out of stock

  • Rhododendron 'Praecox' Shrubs
    From £15
    From £15

    Rhododendron 'Praecox'

    An explosion of violet pink

    • Lush, bushy tree form
    • Vigorous bush - can reach 1.5-3m
    • Early rosy-purple flowers, evergreen leaves
    • Low-maintenance and highly disease-resistant

    Currently out of stock

  • Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman' Shrubs
    From £20
    From £20

    Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman'

    Incredible sunset hues

    • Bushy, arching canopy shape
    • Spreading shrub - reaches approx 1.5-3m
    • Peach-fading blooms on evergreen foliage
    • Recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit

    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

Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

Meet Mike

Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe

Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.

Happy plants make happy customers

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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
five star rating on Trustpilot

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
five star rating on Trustpilot

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
five star rating on Trustpilot

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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