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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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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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 |
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 |
Phoenix PalmPhoenix 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |