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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

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: By end of November 2013
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    • £9.99
    • 2 bareroot plants

    • Despatch: By end of November 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 (White)

Zantedeschia aethiopica (Calla Lily)

Elegant spathes of the purest white are set against a backdrop of large glossy, heart shaped leaves. This sumptuous, architectural perennial makes a striking impression in moist borders, bog gardens, or as a marginal at a ponds edge. The stunning blooms, perfect in their simplicity, can also be used for long lasting and truly sophisticated cut flowers. Height and spread: 90cm (36"). Tuber size 12/14 cm. More info
    • 3 tubers

    • Despatch: By end of February 2014
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    • £9.99

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

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.

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    • 1 x 12cm pot (3 plants)

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £29.99
    • 2 x 12cm pots (3 plants in each)

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • SAVE £20  
    • £39.98

Mirabilis jalapa

(Four o' Clock Flower, Marvel of Peru)

This unusual, bushy, half hardy perennial is also known as the Marvel of Peru after its place of origin. Mirabilis flowers open during the afternoon, producing a sweet fragrance, and remain open through the night until the following morning. Amazing bright blooms of red, pink, yellow and white are often found on the same plant at one time creating a truly astonishing display. Although perennial, in most parts of the UK Mirabilis jalapa plants are best grown as an annual in borders outside. However, container grown plants will return year after year if moved to a dry frost free position during winter. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as bareroot. More info
    • 4 bareroot plants

    • Despatch: By end of September 2013
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    • £6.99
    • 8 bareroot plants

    • Despatch: By end of September 2013
    • SAVE £4  
    • £9.98

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