Ornamental quince, Chaenomeles
Quinces are invaluable early-flowering ornamental shrubs that produce delicate yet resilient blooms. They're easy to grow and some produce plump golden fruits that make delicious preserves. Native to China and Japan, quinces are often called ... [... more]
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Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique'
The basic species, H. paniculata, is a large or medium-size shrub, sometimes a small tree, from China and Japan. It is characterised by the large cone-shaped flower heads it bares on arching stems in late summer and autumn, each head comprising a ... [... more]
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Kerria japonica 'Simplex'
This hardy shrub from China and Japan is usually seen in its stiffly upright, double flowered form, 'Pleniflora'. However the species is a more delicate, arching shrub with flowers like large buttercups. It will thrive in most situations. Find ... [... more]
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Hydrangea
This hydrangea is a large or medium-size shrub, sometimes a small tree, from China and Japan. It is characterised by the large cone-shaped flower heads it bares on arching stems in late summer and autumn, each head comprising a mixture of tiny ... [... more]
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Robert Van Gulik
Robert Van Gulik was born in the Netherlands in 1910. He was educated at the Universities of Leyden and Utrecht, and served in the Dutch diplomatic service in China and Japan for many years. His interest in Asian languages and art led him to the ... [... more]
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