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. More info 3 plants in 7cm pots - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £9 £14.97 Quantity
Acacia dealbata (Mimosa, Silver Wattle) Fragrant yellow blooms Half-hardy evergreen Attractive to bees Evergreen fern-like foliage makes an attractive foil for clusters of bright yellow, fluffy ball shaped mimosa flowers. Its fragrant, nectar rich blooms are a big attraction for bees and other insects in spring. This half hardy evergreen makes an ideal specimen plant for containers, or sheltered sunny borders. An excellent focal point for a large conservatory. Height if unrestricted: 15m (49') Spread if unrestricted: 6m (19'). Supplied in 9cm pots or as 40mm plug plants. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 x 9cm pot-plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.99 Quantity 2 x 9cm pot-plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £12.98 Quantity 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of May 2013 £9.99 Quantity
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
Salpiglossis sinuata 'Tongue Twisters' (Painted Tongue) Velvety trumpet blooms etched with gold make an opulent display in beds, borders and containers all summer long. Salpiglossis sinuata 'Tongue Twisters' bears its regal blooms on tall stems that are ideal for cutting for an eye-catching flower arrangement indoors. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 £6.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 SAVE £4 £9.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 SAVE £8 £12.97 Quantity
Hibiscus 'Sugared Almond' (Mallow) An unusual and beautiful hardy Hibiscus producing delicate, double lilac blooms with cerise flashes at the base of each petal. This low-maintenance deciduous shrub makes an excellent specimen plant. Alternatively plant Hibiscus 'Sugared Almond' in mixed borders for an exotic display which lasts from late summer right through until October. Height and spread: 2m (6'). More info 1 bareoot plant Despatch: By end of February 2014 ~~£14.99~~ £6.99 Quantity 2 bareoot plants Despatch: By end of February 2014 SAVE £20 £9.98 Quantity
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 2 plants in 12cm pots Despatch: By end of April 2014 SAVE £10 £29.98 Quantity
Kniphofia 'Popsicle Collection' (Torch Lily, Red Hot Poker) Red Hot Pokers used to flower late summer, and were only in dull oranges, not now... we have a brand new citrus-inspired collection with some fabulous tropical colouring and they'll flower all summer long. With a compact habit too, these fully hardy herbaceous perennials will stay neat in the border and will even look stunning in patio tubs, and will grow again year after year. Mature plants can then be divided to create more plants if desired. Collection comprises 'Lemon', 'Orange Vanilla' and 'Mango'. Ht.60- 100cm. Supplied as plug plants. More info 20 plug plants - 5 of each variety Despatch: By end of September 2013 Half price - SAVE £19.98 £19.98 Quantity
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 £14.99 Quantity 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £24.98 Quantity
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 £19.99 Quantity
Chinese Lantern Physalis alkekengi (Ground Cherry, Japanese Lantern) Grown for the intriguing papery lanterns which enclose its bright orange autumn fruits. The stems of vibrant lanterns can be cut for dried flower arrangements, or left on the plant where they add winter interest; slowly becoming ornate skeletons. This undemanding perennial is easy to grow and will thrive in most situations. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 90cm (36"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info 4 plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £5.99 Quantity
Silene 'Starburst' Silene laciniata (Catchfly,Campion) You will be star struck as the showy, carmine red flowers of this dramatic Campion erupt in a profusion of bright blooms on upright wiry stems. This easy to grow hardy perennial makes a vibrant addition to borders from mid-summer onwards. The long lasting blooms are perfect for adding a bright splash of colour to fiery planting schemes. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £7.99 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