Renowned for their showy blooms and lush foliage, our superb range of unusual and exotic plants are excellent for lending a tropical feel to your garden. Exotic-looking plants are often thought of as tender and difficult to maintain but some are very hardy in the UK! Try growing these great-value exotic flowers in borders, conservatories, or in patio containers as feature plants.
Tree Peony rockiiPaeonia The silky white petals of Tree Peony rockii have deep burgundy bases forming massive bowl-shaped blooms up to 20cm in diameter! From late spring until early summer this beautiful and exotic tree peony will shine in your borders, making a fantastic cut flower too. Renowned for being long-lived plants, Tree Peony rockii is hardy and disease resistant ensuring a colourful display for years to come. Height and spread: 1.5m (60"). More info |
Mandevilla CollectionMandevilla 'Sundaville Red', Mandevilla 'Sundaville Pink', Mandevilla 'Sundaville White' (Dipladenia) Exotic, glowing blooms adorn these tropical evergreen climbers. Flowering throughout the summer, they make a wonderful addition to the patio where they add height and jewel-like colour. Mandevillas love a hot sunny position - ideal for the patio, greenhouse or conservatory. Grow them in large containers that can be moved indoors to offer winter protection. Height: 1.8m (6'). Spread: 50cm (20").
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Trillium kurabayashii 'Ruby Realm'An unusual and exotic-looking plant originating from the forest slopes of Oregon and northern California. This hardy perennial is a lovely addition to the spring garden; producing ruby-red flowers, each surrounded by three large, speckled leaves. Over the years Trillium kurabayashii 'Ruby Realm' will form a neat mound of flowers and foliage, making a striking addition to moist, shady borders and woodland gardens. Height and spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as a bareroot plant. More info |
Rainbow OrchidEpipactis 'Sabine' (Helleborine) What a beautiful variety of orchid! Even better is the fact that its hardy and easy to grow in most gardens, you just need a shady corner for it to perform at its best. It will burst into life displaying numerous rainbow coloured blooms from May to July. Ht.30cm. Supplied as bareroot. More info |
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Tuscani'(Star Jasmine) Create a little corner of Tuscany in your garden with this elegant Star Jasmine. The highly fragrant, star shaped flowers of Trachelospermum jasminoides are a joy to the senses! Set against a foil of evergreen foliage, this understated climber makes a stunning garden feature from midsummer onwards, covering fences, archways, and pergolas with its twining stems. Height: 9m (29'). Spread: 3m (9'). Supplied in 9cm pot. More info |
Acacia dealbata(Mimosa, Silver Wattle)
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Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy'(Cape Jasmine) Enjoy the heavenly fragrance of gardenia flowers in your garden with the first hardy variety. This dwarf evergreen shrub produces exotic looking, single snow white flowers against a backdrop of dark glossy foliage. Gardenia plants are Best planted in patio containers or in sheltered borders next to a path or doorway, where its distinctive gardenia perfume can be most appreciated. Height and spread: 90cm (36"). Supplied in a 9cm pot.Useful links: More info |
Fuchsia arborescensA very different fuchsia to those we grow in our hanging baskets each year. This variety commonly known as the 'tree fuchsia' is hardy to sub-zero temperatures and will provide panicles of rose-purple flowers throughout summer. It makes a wonderful specimen for a patio container with its evergreen foliage, and prefers a relatively shady location. Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Tropaeolum speciosum(Flame creeper, Flame nasturtium) Customer Review RatingAn eruption of fiery red flowers will set walls and fences ablaze with exotic blooms throughout summer. Set against a backdrop of attractive foliage, the spurred flowers are followed by spherical blue fruits. This frost hardy climber is ideal for romping through evergreen shrubs or scrambling over walls. An unusual and sought after plant! Height and spread: 3m (10'). More info |
Fascicularia bicolour(Bromeliad)
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Salpiglossis sinuata 'Tongue Twisters'(Painted Tongue) Velvety trumpet blooms etched with gold make an opulent display in beds, borders and containers all summer long. Salpiglossis sinuata 'Tongue Twisters' bears its regal blooms on tall stems that are ideal for cutting for an eye-catching flower arrangement indoors. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Hibiscus 'Sugared Almond'(Mallow) An unusual and beautiful hardy Hibiscus producing delicate, double lilac blooms with cerise flashes at the base of each petal. This low-maintenance deciduous shrub makes an excellent specimen plant. Alternatively plant Hibiscus 'Sugared Almond' in mixed borders for an exotic display which lasts from late summer right through until October. Height and spread: 2m (6'). More info |