Rosa Wiltshire tip-bearer Tilia cordata Greenspire makes a

Tilia cordata Greenspire makes a particularly good avenue tree

and the female flowers are followed by acorns in hairy cups

and with a sharp tip

Season of interest: Midsummer to autumn

Coming as it does from a country with a maritime climate

Rosa Wiltshire tip-bearer Tilia cordata Greenspire makes aRose Wiltshire A hardy, repeating, ground cover rose, Rosa Wiltshire is a low, deciduous, shrub rose with a bushy, spreading habit. The ovate foliage is deep, glossy green, setting off the flowers beautifully. Large clusters of fragrant, semi double, rose pink flowers, 3 7cm across, with golden stamens, are borne from midsummer to autumn. Ideal for planting on a bank, but as these drain fast, mulch with compost, manure or leaf mould in early spring,