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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Fascicularia bicolour (Bromeliad) Unusual addition for rockeries and containers Metallic blue flowers Rosettes of silver-green and scarlet red leaves This eye-catching exotic Bromeliad makes an extraordinary sight in rockeries, alpine gardens and containers. Fascicularia forms spiky rosettes of linear, silver-green and scarlet red leaves with a central boss of astonishing metallic blue flowers. Surprisingly, this Chilean native is hardy to -10C (14F) when grown in very free draining soils, but will appreciate cloche protection during winter as it resents cold, wet conditions. Alternatively, grow Fascicularia bicolour in a pot that can be moved to a dry, frost free position over winter. Supplied in 13cm pot. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 60cm (24"). More info 1 X 13cm pot Despatch: By end of August 2013 £14.99 Quantity 2 X 13cm pots Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £5 £24.98 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: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
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 £9.99 Quantity 2 plants in 9cm pots Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Eccremocarpus scaber 'Chilean Sunset' (Chilean Glory Flower) This Chilean glory flower is an exotic looking climber with wonderful, fiery orange, tubular flowers that look like blown glass lamps. This quick growing climber will quickly cover a trellis or cling to a conifer hedge to add colour and interest throughout summer. In mild areas Eccremocarpus scaber 'Chilean Sunset' will die down in winter and, given a little protection, will re-appear stronger the next year. In cold areas it is best grown outdoors as an annual, or planted in containers that can be moved to a frost free position during winter months. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Supplied in 5cm pots. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: £6.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: SAVE £4 £9.98 Quantity
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 £6.99 Quantity 8 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of September 2013 SAVE £4 £9.98 Quantity