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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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Mandevilla Collection

Mandevilla '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").

  • Collection comprises:
  • Mandevilla 'Sundaville Red' - Glowing crimson blooms.
  • Mandevilla 'Sundaville Pink' - Sugar-pink blooms.
  • Mandevilla 'Sundaville White' - Pure white blooms.
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    • 3 plants in 7cm pots - 1 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • SAVE £9  
    • £14.97

Tropaeolum speciosum

(Flame creeper, Flame nasturtium)

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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').
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    • 1 bareroot plant

    • Despatch: By end of February 2014
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    • £7.99
    • 2 bareroot plants

    • Despatch: By end of February 2014
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    • £12.98
    • 4 bareroot plants

    • Despatch: By end of February 2014
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    • £14.98

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
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    • £14.99
    • 6 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • SAVE £5  
    • £24.98

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 June 2013
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    • £19.99

Venus Fly Trap

Dionaea muscipula

Found naturally in the wet savannahs and swamps of south-east USA this is one of the most popular carnivorous plants. The Venus Fly Trap lures its insect victims onto it’s ‘traps’ with the promise of nectar, before snapping shut around the insect, trapping it in a leafy prison. This intriguing plant is best grown on a windowsill or in a cool greenhouse. Dionaea muscipula makes a fascinating talking point and a most interesting plant to grow. Supplied in 9cm pots. Height and spread: 15cm (6"). More info
    • 1 plant in 9cm pot

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £9.99
    • 2 plants in 9cm pots

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • SAVE £5  
    • £14.98

Mandevilla 'Sundaville White'

Dipladenia

Exotic, clear white blooms adorn this tropical evergreen climber. Flowering throughout the summer, Mandevilla 'Sundaville White' makes a wonderful addition to the patio where it will 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"). Supplied in a 7cm pot. More info
    • 1 plant in 7cm pot

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £7.99
    • 3 plants in 7cm pots

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • SAVE £9  
    • £14.97

Mandevilla 'Sundaville Pink'

Dipladenia

Exotic, glowing sugar-pink blooms adorn this tropical evergreen climber. Flowering throughout the summer, Mandevilla 'Sundaville Pink' makes a wonderful addition to the patio where it will 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"). Supplied in a 7cm pot. More info
    • 1 plant in 7cm pot

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £7.99
    • 3 plants in 7cm pots

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • SAVE £9  
    • £14.97

Mandevilla 'Sundaville Red'

Dipladenia

Exotic, glowing crimson blooms adorn this tropical evergreen climber. Flowering throughout the summer, Mandevilla 'Sundaville Red' makes a wonderful addition to the patio where it will 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"). Supplied in a 7cm pot. More info
    • 1 plant in 7cm pot

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £7.99
    • 3 plants in 7cm pots

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • SAVE £9  
    • £14.97

Arum Lily 'Amethyst'

Zantedeschia (Calla Lily)

Attractive purple spathes create a spectacular display against a backdrop of sumptuous, silver-spotted, heart shaped leaves. This stunning half hardy zantedeschia adds an exotic feel to patio containers in summer, and will return year after year if kept warm and dry during winter. The dramatic blooms of Arum 'Amethyst' are ideal for cutting for a long lasting and truly sophisticated cut flower arrangement. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 20cm (8"). Tuber size 12/14 cm. More info
    • 3 tubers

    • Despatch: By end of February 2014
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    • £9.99

Arum Lily 'Black Star'

Zantedeschia (Calla Lily)

The deepest coloured Calla Lily available! Seductively dark black-maroon spathes create a spectacular display against a backdrop of sumptuous, silver-spotted, heart shaped leaves. This stunning half hardy zantedeschia adds an exotic feel to patio containers in summer, and will return year after year if kept warm and dry during winter. The dramatic blooms of Arum 'Black Star' are ideal for cutting for a long lasting and truly sophisticated cut flower arrangement. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 20cm (8"). Tuber size 12/14 cm. More info
    • 3 tubers

    • Despatch: By end of February 2014
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    • £9.99

Arum Lily 'Precious Collection'

Zantedeschia (Calla Lily)

This stunning collection of Zantedeschia adds an exotic feel to borders and patio containers in summer. The dramatic blooms, set against a backdrop of sumptuous, glossy leaves, are ideal for cutting for a long lasting and truly sophisticated cut flower arrangement. Hardy arums will return year after year, and half-hardy arums will return too if kept warm and dry during winter. Height and spread: 90cm (35"). Tuber size 12/14 cm.


  • Collection comprises 3 each of:
  • Arum Lily 'White' (Hardy) - Elegant pure white spathes. Height: 90cm (35").
  • Arum 'Amethyst' (Half-hardy) - Attractive purple spathes. Height: 60cm (24").
  • Arum 'Black Star' (Half-hardy) - Dark black-maroon spathes. Height: 60cm (24").
More info
    • 9 tubers - 3 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of February 2014
    • SAVE £9.99  
    • £19.98