Zanthoxylum piperitum ‘Kuro-fune’, 4L pollinator friendly this reed diffuser simply blooms

this reed diffuser simply blooms with delicate herbal notes

Clematis ‘Queen's Nurse

it offers the palate plenty of refreshing citrus and peach notes

accented with sprigs of green and yellow flowers

horticultural writer Ursula Buchan takes us on a delightful tour through the history of the classic gardens

Zanthoxylum piperitum ‘Kuro-fune’, 4L pollinator friendly this reed diffuser simply bloomsHailing from Mt Fuji in Japan, this deciduous culinary shrub bears purple aromatic, pinnate leaves on spiny stems. It can form a dome shaped tree over time, and is highly decorative, producing panicles of discreet, cup shaped yellow green flowers in summer, and yellow leaves in autumn. This is a male variety so does not produce the reddish fruits containing the black, peppery seeds used in Asian cooking.