A Stunning Range of Plants for the Garden and Conservatory to create a Truly Tropical Feel.
A tree to give interest through the four seasons. A small deciduous tree with a low rounded canopy In Spring - late Summer brilliant red flowers resembling pinecones flower at the tips of the twisted naked black thorned branches. 17cm pot.
Ixora coccinea (also known as jungle geranium, flame of the woods or jungle flame) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a common flowering shrub native to Southern India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Stunning red four petaled flowers are borne in clusters during Summer. This semi tropical plant needs protection in Winter. 17cm pot...
A fast-growing, deciduous, rounded tree growing up to 15m tall. Its fern-like leaves up to 45cm long comprise many small bright green leaflets each up to 1cm long. Trusses of blue-purple, trumpet-like flowers each up to 5cm in diameter are borne in spring and early summer and are followed by woody seed pods containing flat, winged seeds. 19cm pot approx...
Long pineapple scented flowers in summer. A superb plant with silky silvery leaves. Best in full sun a a well drained soil. Grafted plants. Deciduous 19cm pot 35-40cm
The flowers of the Jasminum sambac Arabian Nights has a wonderful strong scent. Flowers are white and approx 1.5cm wityh flowering occuring throughout the Summer in batches. Needs support such as a cane or frame for support. Best grown as a Summer patio plant or conservatory plant and needs protection in Winter ideally above 6C. 12cm pot approx 15-20cm
A tender, sprawling, shrub to 1m tall, bearing round, grey-green leaves to 4cm across. In summer it produces flowers comprised of four white petals surrounding a tuft of white to pink stamens. The unopened flower buds are pickled or salted and eaten as capers, as are the long-stalked, olive-shaped berries (caperberries) 14cm pot
A tasty tropical fruit originating Central-America, with palmate, leathery leaves. It produces apple shaped fruits that mature to yellow, that are nice and juicy with a slight taste of mango. Can be grown outside in the Summer but needs to be frost free in Winter. Best grown in a free draining soil. 24cm pot approx 160cms
An unusual shrub originating from SA to 1.5m tall, with glossy, deep green leaves and racemes of slightly 2-lipped, funnel-shaped pale lilac flowers 5cm across, finely veined with purple. Half Hardy 17cm pot
An unusual small tree in the UK, Maclura pomifera has thorny branches and once established, large & pale yellow, orange-like fruit (male and female plants required). The leaves are mid green, turning shades of yellow before falling in autumn. Maclura pomifera is hardy and most suited to a sunny position and any well drained soil (including chalky...
The Psidium cattleyanum (Strawberry Guava) is an evergreen shrub with simple, glossy leaves. It produces strawberry sized fruits that turn purple when mature. They are sweet, aromatic (similar to the strawberry) and can be used in salads, mixed into yoghurt or they can be blended into smoothies or fruit juices. Needs protection in winter so best grown in...
Bird of Paradise. An exotic perennial with tall lustrous green leaves. From winter to spring produces orange or yellow flowers from green flushed orange spathes on tall stems. Established flowering size clumps in a 19cm pot
Tecomaria Tropical Twist is a new species grown in the Netherlands in 2016. From May to the end of October, orange to yellow trumpet-shaped flowers appear on the shrub. The Tecomaria Tropical Twist is flowers throughout the season with tropical-looking blooms. Grow in a sunny sheltered spot. 17cm pot