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.
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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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 |
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 |
Bird of Paradise FlowerStrelitzia 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 |
Venus Fly TrapDionaea 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
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