Exotic Plants

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.

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Tropaeolum speciosum (Flame creeper, Flame nasturtium) Customer Review Rating An 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 1 bareroot plant Despatch: By end of February 2014 £7.99 Quantity 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of February 2014 SAVE £3 £12.98 Quantity 4 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of February 2014 £14.98 Quantity
Fascicularia bicolour (Bromeliad) Unusual addition for rockeries and containers Metallic blue flowers Rosettes of silver-green and scarlet red leaves This eye-catching exotic Bromeliad makes an extraordinary sight in rockeries, alpine gardens and containers. Fascicularia forms spiky rosettes of linear, silver-green and scarlet red leaves with a central boss of astonishing metallic blue flowers. Surprisingly, this Chilean native is hardy to -10C (14F) when grown in very free draining soils, but will appreciate cloche protection during winter as it resents cold, wet conditions. Alternatively, grow Fascicularia bicolour in a pot that can be moved to a dry, frost free position over winter. Supplied in 13cm pot. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 60cm (24"). More info 1 X 13cm pot Despatch: By end of August 2013 £14.99 Quantity 2 X 13cm pots Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £5 £24.98 Quantity
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 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 £6.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 SAVE £4 £9.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 SAVE £8 £12.97 Quantity
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 1 bareoot plant Despatch: By end of May 2013 ~~£14.99~~ £6.99 Quantity 2 bareoot plants Despatch: By end of May 2013 SAVE £20 £9.98 Quantity
Kniphofia 'Popsicle Collection' (Torch Lily, Red Hot Poker) Red Hot Pokers used to flower late summer, and were only in dull oranges, not now... we have a brand new citrus-inspired collection with some fabulous tropical colouring and they'll flower all summer long. With a compact habit too, these fully hardy herbaceous perennials will stay neat in the border and will even look stunning in patio tubs, and will grow again year after year. Mature plants can then be divided to create more plants if desired. Collection comprises 'Lemon', 'Orange Vanilla' and 'Mango'. Ht.60- 100cm. Supplied as plug plants. More info 20 plug plants - 5 of each variety Despatch: By end of September 2013 Half price - SAVE £19.98 £19.98 Quantity
Kohleria 'Sunshine' (Mosaic Flower) An unusual specimen that is ideal kept indoors over winter and in a shady outdoor position through summer. The intricately detailed flowers bloom from July to October. Ht. 60cm. Supplied as plug plants. More info 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £14.99 Quantity 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £24.98 Quantity
Angels Trumpets 'Fragrant Doubles Yellow' Brugmansia (Datura) Highly scented, especially in the evenings, with masses of large two tier double trumpets up to 35cm long. This exotic shrub is long lived if kept frost free, and makes a handsome specimen for the conservatory or patio. Height: 2m (78") Spread: 150m (59"). Supplied in a 9cm pot. More info 1 plant in 9cm pot Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.99 Quantity
Angels Trumpets 'Fragrant Doubles Collection' Brugmansia (Datura) Highly scented, especially in the evenings, with masses of large two tier double trumpets up to 35cm long. These exotic shrubs are long lived if kept frost free, and make handsome specimens for the conservatory or patio. Height: 2m (78") Spread: 150m (59"). Supplied in a 9cm pot. Collection comprises 1 plant each of Pink, Yellow and White. More info 3 plants in 9cm pots - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of June 2013 £17.98 Quantity
Silene 'Starburst' Silene laciniata (Catchfly,Campion) You will be star struck as the showy, carmine red flowers of this dramatic Campion erupt in a profusion of bright blooms on upright wiry stems. This easy to grow hardy perennial makes a vibrant addition to borders from mid-summer onwards. The long lasting blooms are perfect for adding a bright splash of colour to fiery planting schemes. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 £7.99 Quantity
Silene 'Jack Flash' Silene laciniata (Catchfly,Campion) You will be star struck as the showy, carmine red flowers of this dramatic Campion erupt in a profusion of bright blooms on upright wiry stems. This easy to grow hardy perennial makes a vibrant addition to borders from mid-summer onwards. The long lasting blooms are perfect for adding a bright splash of colour to fiery planting schemes. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 £5.99 Quantity 12 plug plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £2 £9.98 Quantity
Angels Trumpets 'Fragrant Doubles Pink' Brugmansia (Datura) Highly scented, especially in the evenings, with masses of large two tier double trumpets up to 35cm long. This exotic shrub is long lived if kept frost free, and makes a handsome specimen for the conservatory or patio. Height: 2m (78") Spread: 150m (59"). Supplied in a 9cm pot. More info 1 plant in 9cm pot Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.99 Quantity
Abutilon 'Tricolour' Beautiful bell-shaped flowers hang from the slender branches in a trio of different colours. From May to October the dark green palmate foliage of this long lived shrub is the perfect foil for its jewel-like blooms. Abutilon 'Tricolour' is ideal for conservatories and perfect in patio containers which can be moved to a frost free position in winter. In mild areas this half hardy shrub may even be grown in sheltered borders outdoors. Height: 1m (40"). Container grown with 3 plants per container. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 x 12cm pot (3 plants) Despatch: By end of June 2013 £29.99 Quantity 2 x 12cm pots (3 plants in each) Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £20 £39.98 Quantity