Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Beaucarnea recurvata (House plant)
This intriguing tree-like perennial stores water in its bulbous trunk, allowing it to be extremely drought tolerant. The woody stem rises upwards, topped with a dense mop of slender, evergreen leaves that arch downwards.
Chlorophytum comosum ‘Variegatum’ (House Plant)
Perfect for beginners! The Spider plant is one of the most commonly found house plants, not least because it is so easy to grow. The brightly variegated, strap-like foliage arches beautifully to create a lovely tumbling effect. As it grows, Chlorophytum comosum ‘Variegatum’ produces long, cascading stems with new baby plants at their tips, which
Arbutus unedo ‘Compacta’
Highly unusual, the Strawberry Tree produces sweetly fragrant, lily of the valley-like flowers and tasty, bright red fruits that take almost a year to ripen! So next year’s blooms are out when the fruits are reddening to ripeness, creating a fabulous display! With a taste similar to guava, the fruits are delicious eaten fresh, made
Calathea ‘Sanderiana’ (House Plant)
It?s easy to see why this tropical beauty is commonly known as the Pin-Stripe Plant. The large, dark green, glossy leaves are delicately striped with candyfloss pink, and boast contrasting purple undersides. Each broad leaf is raised upon stiffly upright stems that reach up to 60cm (24?) tall.
Sempervivum ‘Mixed’
Forming a dense and low-growing tapestry of many-colours, the starry rosettes of Sempervivum are fascinatingly attractive. They come in colours ranging from shades of green to dark reds and bronze. In summer, they may produce curious thick stems tipped with flowers. Individual rosettes die after flowering but are soon replaced by tiny new rosettes which
Alocasia x amazonica (House Plant)
This exquisite foliage plant will certainly attract attention! The arrow-shaped, evergreen leaves reach up to 60cm (24) long making a magnificent focal point. Each dark green leaf is patterned with contrasting silvery-white veins that make this plant visually stunning.
Cactus Mix (House Plant)
An exciting easy to grow mix of cacti that are perfect for putting on a sunny windowsill, or in a conservatory or greenhouse! Cacti plants thrive in bright light and cope for weeks on end without a drop of water given.
Calathea roseopicta ‘Medaillon’ (House Plant)
The ornate foliage of Calathea veitchiana ‘Medaillon’ is quite extraordinary! Large, broad leaves are patterned with silver and green feather-like markings that make an unforgettable display. The undersides of the leaves are bright purple-pink adding a bold colour contrast.
Aspidistra elatior (House Plant)
Commonly known as the Cast Iron Plant for its resilience, even when neglected! Aspidistra elatior is a particularly elegant foliage plant with upright, glossy leaves that arch gracefully at the leaf tips.
Senecio ‘String of Teardrops’ (House Plant)
This fascinating house plant spills from its pot in long strings of tear-shaped, bead-like foliage. Senecio ‘String of Teardrops’ is an intriguing succulent with an eye-catching, trailing habit.
Aloe zebrina ‘Danyz’ (House plant)
This showy succulent is perfect for a bright spot, away from scorching, direct sun. Its pointed fleshy leaves are fringed with bright orange spikes, and form a dense rosette of foliage.
Agapanthus ‘Tom Thumb’
It?s easy to see the appeal of this new dwarf Agapanthus! Tight clumps of strappy, evergreen foliage create good ground cover, while the summer display of upright, sky-blue flowers last for weeks on end, and make magnificent cut flowers.
Magnolia stellata
A native of Japan and sometimes called the ‘star magnolia’, this stunning, slow-growing shrub heralds the spring with its spectacular blooms. The impact of the flowers is all the more impressive as they transform from goblet-shaped buds into truly beautiful, starry blooms before the foliage comes in.
Hydrangea petiolaris
An elegant climbing Hydrangea that’s perfect for those cold, north facing walls that rarely see the sun. Shade loving Hydrangea petiolaris bears lacy white blooms in summer that contrast beautifully with its cloak of dark green foliage.
Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’
Japanese maples are the perfect option for adding dramatic autumn leaf colour to the garden, as well as year round shape and structure. Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ is by far one of the best, grown as a large deciduous shrub or small tree; it looks fabulous all year round. Coral-red young branches bear 5-lobed leaves which
Lavender ‘Phenomenal’
Bred for hardiness and versatility, Lavender ‘Phenomenal’ is a robust hybrid that will stay the course! This cross between English lavender and Lavender latifolia blends the best qualities of both parents.
Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’
The yellow and burnt-orange spring foliage of Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ contrasts beautifully with its small red blooms. The leaves colour to vibrant lime green throughout summer, before turning to orange and gold for a stunning autumn display.
Hypericum x dummeri ‘Peter Dummer’
Hypericum x dummeri ‘Peter Dummer’ has a bushy, rounded habit that sits neatly toward the front of borders. Golden, saucer-shaped blooms with pretty orange anthers will brighten your garden from July to September.
Philadelphus ‘Dame Blanche’
The foliage of Philadelphus ‘Dame Blanche’ is dark green and unobtrusive and you might not even notice this hardy, deciduous shrub for most of the year. However, you won’t be able to ignore the scent that comes from its pure white blooms in early summer. Often described as ‘orange blossom’, the smell is intoxicating and
