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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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 1 plant in 9cm pot Despatch: By end of July 2013 £9.99 Quantity 2 plants in 9cm pots Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
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: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 plant in 9cm pot Despatch: By end of May 2014 £11.99 Quantity 3 plants in 9cm pots Despatch: By end of May 2014 SAVE £16 £19.97 Quantity
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
Acacia dealbata (Mimosa, Silver Wattle) Fragrant yellow blooms Half-hardy evergreen Attractive to bees Evergreen fern-like foliage makes an attractive foil for clusters of bright yellow, fluffy ball shaped mimosa flowers. Its fragrant, nectar rich blooms are a big attraction for bees and other insects in spring. This half hardy evergreen makes an ideal specimen plant for containers, or sheltered sunny borders. An excellent focal point for a large conservatory. Height if unrestricted: 15m (49') Spread if unrestricted: 6m (19'). Supplied in 9cm pots or as 40mm plug plants. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 x 9cm pot-plant Despatch: By end of July 2013 £9.99 Quantity 2 x 9cm pot-plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Geranium maderense 'Collection' (Giant Herb Robert, Madeira Cranesbill) Truly spectacular half-hardy perennials, native to Madeira and commonly called the 'Madeira Cranesbill'. These stunning varieties of Geranium maderense bear white or pink flowers on multiple branching stems, making a really show-stopping summer display! Although flowers appear in the second year, the large, exotic, deeply toothed leaves make an interesting feature on their own, radiating from a stout central trunk. Geranium maderense plants benefit from some winter protection so are best grown in a conservatory or large patio container which can be moved to a frost-free location. Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied in 12cm pots. More info 2 plants in 12cm pots Despatch: SAVE £10 £29.98 Quantity
Phoenix Palm Phoenix canariensis (Canary Island Date Palm) For instant impact on your patio and a touch of the exotic, try the Canary Island date palm, winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Architectural, broadly arching leaves consisting of many leaflets are borne gracefully from a stout columnar trunk. These mature plants are supplied at a height of 60-70cm (24-28") ready for an instant display in your garden! Phoenix canariensis is ideal for conservatories and perfect in patio containers which can be moved to a frost-free position over winter. In mild areas the Canary date palm may be grown in sheltered borders outdoors where it will tolerate temperatures down to -8°C (18°F). Height: 1.5m (5') when restricted in containers. If grown naturally in borders this palm can reach 5m (16') height and 3m (10') spread. Supplied in a 1 litre pot. Ceramic pot not included. More info 1 plant in 15cm pot Despatch: By end of July 2013 £19.99 Quantity 2 plants in 15cm pots Despatch: By end of July 2013 £29.98 Quantity
Gardenia 'Crown Jewels' (Cape Jasmine) This hardy cape jasmine bears fully double, pure white, highly fragrant flowers in summer, above lush, evergreen foliage. Plant in a dappled shade position for its best performance. Ht. 60-90cm. Supplied in 9cm pots. More info 1 plant in 9cm pot Despatch: By end of September 2013 £11.99 Quantity 2 plants in 9cm pots Despatch: By end of September 2013 SAVE £4 £19.98 Quantity
Kniphofia 'Popsicle Collection' (Torch Lily, Red Hot Poker) A brand new collection of red hot pokers, which thanks to recent breeding have broken tradition and flower all summer long from June to October! The architectural flower spikes, in shades of red, orange, yellow and cream are long-lasting and great for hot borders or tropical themed gardens. With compact habits and elegant grass-like foliage these superb Kniphofia plants are a neat and striking addition to beds, borders and patio containers. Supplied as plug plants. Collection comprises 5 plants each of: Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle' - Architectural flower spikes in a clear lemon-yellow. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle' - Bright orange flower spikes. Height: 75cm (24"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Kniphofia 'Orange Vanilla Popsicle' - Flower spikes graduate from red-orange at the top to creamy white at the bottom. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle' - Vibrant red-orange flowers spikes, the colour of ripe papaya, graduate to bright yellow at the base. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info 20 plug plants - 5 of each variety Despatch: By end of September 2013 Half price - SAVE £19.98 £19.98 Quantity
Arum Lily 'White Swan' Zantedeschia aethiopica (Calla Lily) The unique blooms of Arum Lily 'White Swan' are the ultimate accessory to any fashionable garden. Pure white spathes with astonishing ruffled centres make this variety one of a kind. Despite its exotic appearance, this extraordinary arum is hardy to -5C (23F), so you will only need to protect it from the very coldest weather. The sturdy stems are ideal for cutting for sophisticated flower arrangements - even the florists may not have seen this stunning variety yet! Grow Zantedeschia in moist borders, or the damp soil at the edge of ponds. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 60cm (24"). More info 1 bareroot plant Despatch: £9.99 Quantity 2 bareroot plants Despatch: SAVE £5 £14.98 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: £14.99 Quantity 6 plug plants Despatch: SAVE £5 £24.98 Quantity
Bird of Paradise Flower Strelitzia reginae Admired for their exotic blooms, resembling birds with bright plumage, which make vibrant, long lasting cut flowers. The stately blue green, deeply ribbed foliage makes an attractive foil for their magnificent flowers. Exquisite specimens for the greenhouse and conservatory, or for a bright windowsill indoors. Move them outside during summer for a striking talking point on the patio! Height: 2m (78") Spread: 1m (39") Pot grown plant supplied. More info 1 plant Despatch: By end of July 2013 £19.99 Quantity
Chinese Lantern Physalis alkekengi (Ground Cherry, Japanese Lantern) Grown for the intriguing papery lanterns which enclose its bright orange autumn fruits. The stems of vibrant lanterns can be cut for dried flower arrangements, or left on the plant where they add winter interest; slowly becoming ornate skeletons. This undemanding perennial is easy to grow and will thrive in most situations. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 90cm (36"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info 4 plants Despatch: £5.99 Quantity