ONLINE PLANT BUYING

Welcome to our new catalogue detailing the special range of plants that we can supply to bring a touch of the exotic to your garden. We have concentrated here on our specialities such as Palms, Bamboos, and Tree Ferns together with plants from South Africa, Australia and New Zealand However the Plant Centre at the Gardens holds a much wider range of interesting plants than those listed here so a visit will be well worthwhile. We have many seasonal specialities, conservatory plants and some excellent larger specimens for an instant effect.

TREE FERNS

The Tasmanian Tree Fern - Dicksonia antarctica- has become very popular in recent years for its unique appearance. Dicksonias should be hardy in much of southern Britain if sited correctly or make superb container and conservatory specimens. They require a sheltered, shady site and dislike dry conditions.A stream or waterside location is ideal Some winter protection may be needed in severe weather or for younger plants. Container specimens can be brought into the conservatory in winter. The Cyatheas are less tough although some will succeed outdoors in mild gardens and others make beautiful conservatory plants.

Cyathea brownii - A beautiful Tree Fern from Australia making a superb specimen for the conservatory although it will tolerate light frosts. The trunk and new fronds are a beautiful golden colour.£12.50
Cyathea cooperi - A handsome, slim trunked tree fern with a neat crown of dark green fronds. Suilable for sheltered gardens with shade, shelter and plenty of water in summer. £12.50
Cyathea dealbata - The Silver Tree Fern. Best known for the stunning silvery white undersides to the leaves. Hardy outdoors in sheltered sites and will tolerate several degrees of frost otherwise perfect for a shady conservatory.From £40.00
Cyathea dregei - A unique Tree Fern from South Africa which will tolerate severe frosts when large. Beautiful Cycad like foliage on a fat trunk. Slow growing. £12.50
Cyathea medullaris - The Black Tree Fern. The largest and most handsome New Zealand fern. Huge fronds with black stems. Fast growing, hardy in mild areas. From £40.00
Dicksonia antarctica - The Tasmanian Tree Fern. As described above this is the easiest and best known of these superb plants. We usually have a wide range of sizes available from young 415 year old plants without trunks at £8.95 to stems of various heights starting at £40.00. Please enquire for details of current stock.
Dicksonia fibrosa - From New Zealand, making a smaller plant than D. antarctica, but just as hardy. Thick trunks topped with a crown of bright green leaves. From £40.00
Dicksonia squarrosa - Again from New Zealand this species forms a tall, slim trunk with a crown of dark green leaves, but is less tough than other Dicksonias and prefers more moisture. Ideal for a shady greenhouse where the trunk can be kept moist. From £40.00

The Plant Centre always has a large selection of hardy ferns, please enquire for current stocks.


BAMBOOS

Bamboos are some of the most useful plants for the garden providing lush evergreen foliage in both summer and winter. Some will make outstanding specimen plants often with brilliantly coloured canes while others are useful for shelter, screening and groundcover. Whatever the size and shape bamboos bring an exotic touch to any garden. We are increasing our range of these wonderful plants all the time in many sizes from young plants to large specimens so the prices below are only a guide.

Chimonobambusa marmorea - A slow growing species with attractive lush bright green foliage and canes that turn red in autumn. Suitable as clumps or a hedge.Ht.2/3m.£15.00
Chimonobambusa tumisdissinoda - A recently introduced species from China with interesting canes that swell at the nodes and fine, graceful foliage. Needs care in siting as it can spread vigorously. Ht.3m.£15.00
Chusquea couleou - A very distinctive South American bamboo with tall upright stems that have short branches giving a bottlebrush effect. Yellow green canes. Ht.4m.£32.50
Drepanostachyum falcatum - A beautiful tall growing species with light, delicate foliage and thin canes that turn white with age. Sheltered site, part shade. Ht.4m.£18.50
Drepanostachyum hookerianum - A similar species needing a sheltered position with beautiful coloured canes that turn from red to lemon green and gold. The small foliage gives it a beautiful delicate appearance. Ht.4m.£32.50
Fargesia dracocephala - A very hardy and attractive bamboo, excellent for hedging and screening. Slender yellow green canes, small leaves. Ht.3m.£15.00
Fargesia nitida - Splendid as a specimen or a grove making large, arching clumps with thin canes and fine light green foliage. Very hardy. Ht.2/3m.£15.00
Fargesia murielae - Very similar to F. nitida but larger growing. Has a very attractive weeping habit and makes a splendid feature. Ht.3m.£15.00
Fargesia murielae 'Simba' - A selected form which is bushier and more compact, growing to only half the size. Recommended for smaller gardens. Ht.1/2m.£15.00
Fargesia robusta 'Red Sheath' - A beautiful recently introduced species forming an upright specimen with bright red nodes and leaf bases all year round. Ht.3m.£15.00
Fargesia rufa - Another recent introduction and a very decorative small growing bamboo ideal for growing in small gardens and courtyards. Ht.2/3m.£15.00
Fargesia utilis - An impressive bamboo with tall pale green canes and dark foliage. The canes are sometimes flushed purple. Cascading habit. Ht.3m.£25.00
Hibanobambusa tranquillans 'Shiroshima' - An outstanding specimen with long leaves variegated green and cream. Looks especially good in winter and withstands a drier position. Very vigorous. Ht.2/3m.£32.50
Indalocalamus solidus - A remarkable low growing bamboo with slender canes and very large, lush foliage up to 60cms. long. Ideal for a tropical look and is not too invasive like some of the other large leaved species. Ht.1.5/2m.12.50
Phyllostachys aurea - A very attractive large specimen with tall green canes that turn yellow in sun. Dense foliage makes a good screen. Ht.4m.£25.00
Phyllostachys aureo-sulcata 'Aureocaulis' - A superb specimen plant grown for its tall deep yellow tinged red canes which develop best in a sunny position. Best sheltered from very cold winds. Ht.4m.from £22.50
Phyllostachys aureo-suleata 'Spectabilis' - Similar to the above but has alternating yellow and green colours on the canes. In spring young canes exposed to sun turn a superb purple. Better for cold and exposed gardens. Ht.4m.from £22.50
Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Castillonis' - Probably the most striking of these yellow stemmed bamboos with superb golden yellow and green canes. Ht.4m.p.o.a
Phyllostachys bisettii - A very tough, tall bamboo with thick bright green canes and dense foliage. Good as a screen, hedge or clump even in cold areas. Ht.4/5m.£22.50
Phyllostachys glauca - A tall growing bamboo from China remarkable for the beautiful blue colour of its young canes. Tough and easy to grow anywhere. Ht.4/5m.£22.50
Phyllostachys nigra - One of the best specimen bamboos for its dramatic ebony black canes. It also looks good as a container plant. Best out of cold winds. Ht.3/4m.from £25.00
Phyllostachys nigra 'Boryana' - This species has remarkable thick canes which start green then turn yellow streaked and mottled with brown like a panther skin. Ht.4m.£25.00
Phyllostachys nigra 'Henonis' - A very elegant Chinese bamboo with stiff, upright canes changing from green to yellow or blue green depending on how much sun they get. Graceful, small, dark green foliage. Drought resistant. Ht.4m.£25.00
Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis' - The most impressive yellow stemmed bamboo with thick, sturdy canes beautifully marked in rich yellow with green stripes. Ht.4m.from£42.50
Pleioblastus distichus - The most compact of dwarf bamboos which makes an excellent container plant or ground cover. Grows anywhere except dense shade. Ht.50cms.£8.50
Pleioblastus fortunei - A spreading dwarf species ideal as ground cover with its bright green and white variegated foliage. Very tough and hardy. Ht.1m.£8.50
Pleioblastus linearis - A very distinctive species with a compact habit and fine foliage that waves gracefully in the wind. Does well anywhere. Ht.3/5m.£15.00
Pleioblastus shibuyanus 'Tsuboi' - A beautiful, highly ornamental small bamboo with fine canes and attractive green and cream foliage. Ideal for pots. Ht.1.5m.£12.50
Pleioblastus viridi-striatus - A very attractive low spreading species with bright green and gold foliage especially in early summer. Best in some shade. Ht.0.5m.£12.50
Pseudosasa japonica - A very useful and attractive bamboo with large, shiny, hanging leaves on tall straight canes. Good as a specimen, looks very tropical. Ht.3/4m.£15.00
Sasa palmata - A very tropical looking species with large, shiny foliage up to 30cms. Long on thin black canes. Invasive, so site with care. Ht.2m £15.00
Sasa veitchii - The most beautiful of the Sasas with large foliage that develops a cream edge in winter giving a variegated look. Very tough and hardy. Ht.1m.£12.50
Sasaella masamuneana 'Albostriata' - A beautiful ground cover bamboo with green and yellow striped foliage especially bright at the end of spring. Good as bushes and as a container plant. Ht.0.5m.£12.50
Semiarundinaria fastuosa - A non running species forming very upright, column like clumps of dark green canes, which turn red in autumn in sunny sites. Good as a screen of greenery or as a focal point. Ht.3/4m.£25.00
Semiarundinaria yashadake kimmei - A superb coloured stem bamboo, just as good as some of the Phyllostachys with stems of rich golden yellow. Ht.2/3m.£25.00
Shibatea kumasasa - An attractive dwarf species with distinctive broad leaves that makes thick clumps and can be trimmed as a hedge. Best away from cold winds. Ht.1m.£12.50
Thamnocalamus tesselatus - A rare bamboo from South Africa somewhat like a smaller Chusquea, Very tough, ideal for windbreaks. Ht.3m.£25.00
Yushania anceps - A beautiful large species ideal as a screen or as a specimen plant. Tall green canes arch over at the top to give a decorative shape. Ht.3/4m.£15.00

PALMS

Palms are, most probably, everyone's idea of a tropical plant. They certainly provide some of the most exotic looking foliage plants that can be grown in British gardens. There are two really hardy species to grow outdoors in this country but there are also several that will stand a good chance in milder areas and central London. Palms also make perfect container specimens and some more tender species can be grown like this, placed outside for the summer and brought in for winter protection. All those listed will also make good conservatory plants provided there is some shade in the hottest months.

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana - Bangalow Palm. A fast growing palm from Australia, ideal for the conservatory although it can withstand some frost. Large pinnate leaves from a slim grey trunk.£12.50
Brahea armata - Mexican Blue Palm. As the name suggests, the world's bluest palm with beautiful fan shaped leaves covered in a blue bloom. To do well it needs full, bright sun but is quite frost hardy. Conservatory or mild areas. Slow growing. from £25.00
Butia capitata - Jelly Palm. One of the hardiest feather palms for the garden or terrace, with arching blue green leaves, it will stand several degrees of frost. Also good in containers. Best in rich soil with plenty of water in dry weather. from £25.00
Chamaerops humilis - European Fan Palm. A beautiful and very hardy palm making a low bush up to 2m high with several stout trunks from ground level. Stiff fan shaped leaves up to 60cms. Across often with a silvery sheen. Grows easily in sun or light shade and makes an excellent container plant. from £25.00
Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm. Not actually a palm but a Cycad from Japan that has been cultivated for centuries. It forms a bulbous trunk from which grow long fern like dark green leaves. It will often grow several at once then nothing for months. Best grown in a pot, although it may be hardy in mild areas. from £7.50
Livistonia australis - Australian Fan Palm. This attractive palm should be hardy in mild areas or makes an excellent conservatory specimen. Large fan shaped leaves with strongly drooping tips give it a fountain like appearance. £12.50
Phoenix canariensis - Canary Island Date Palm. Seen all over France, Spain etc. this should be hardy, once established, in milder areas and is very drought tolerant. Also makes good container and conservatory specimens. Stout trunks with long feather shaped foliage of shiny dark green. Full sun. from £12.50
Phoenix roebelinii - Pygmy Date Palm. A beautiful smaller growing palm popular for indoor use where it tolerates poor light although it will be happier in bright, indirect light. Excellent in containers which can go outside in the warmer months. from £12.50
Rhopalostylis sapida - Nikau or Shaving Brush Palm. A beautiful and unusual palm from New Zealand with long feather shaped foliage which points upwards to give it a distinct 'Shaving brush' look. Worth trying outside in mild areas with some winter protection in a moist, shady position or grow in the conservatory. from £12.50
Trachycarpus fortunei - Chusan Palm. The best known hardy palm which grows happily in most parts of Britain. Forms a tall, hairy trunk with very large fan shaped leaves up to 90cms. Across and has large sprays of yellow flowers on older plants. Makes an ideal feature for the garden or a large container but looks best with some shelter from wind which can damage the foliage. from £6.50
Washingtonia robusta - Skyduster Palm. From the west coast of the U.S.A and featuring in many T V series shot in and around Los Angeles this fast growing palm makes a superb conservatory plant. The large fan shaped leaves are edged with silvery threads. It needs bright light and plenty of water. £25.00

As you will notice from the prices many of the palms are usually available in a range of sizes from younger 4 to 5 year old plants to larger specimens. Please enquire for what we currently have in stock.


GRASSES

Arundo donax - A very striking bamboo like grass giving a subtropical effect with tall stems of beautiful blue green leaves. Ht.2m.from £10.50
Arundo donax 'Versicolor' - Beautiful variegated form with large leaves marked in cream and green. Not fully hardy. Ht.2m.from £10.50
Calamgrostis 'Karl Forster' - Beautiful slender grass for good moist soil. Red brown flowers in profusion in July/August. Orange autumn foliage. Ht.1.5m.£5.25
Calamgrostis 'Overdam' - An outstanding variegated grass making mounds of yellow edged and striped leaves. Purple flower plumes in July. Ht.1m.£5.25
Carex buchananii - A compact growing bronze leafed sedge, good for damper conditions with striking silvery white flower spikes. Ht.60cms.£4.50
Carex elata 'Aurea' - One of the best golden grasses forming neat clumps of bright yellow leaves with narrow light green edges. Spikes of black flowers. Ht.60cms.£5.25
Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler' - A beautiful new sedge with whorls of colourful green, white and pink leaves on upright stems. Needs shade and shelter and may not be hardy everywhere but excellent as a conservatory plant. Ht.30/40cms.£5.50
Carex testacea - A striking sedge when grown in full sun with upright leaves of olive green tinged with orange and black flower spikes. Ht.45cms.£4.95
Chionochloa conspicua - A beautiful and rare grass from New Zealand forming large tussocks of dark green leaves with an orange midrib. Tall plumes of yellow fluffy flowers in summer. Needs a well drained site. Ht.1/2m.£5.95
Chondropetalum tectorum - A very unusual member of the 'Restio' family from South Africa - looking like a cross between a grass and a reed. Makes highly ornamental tall clumps with slender flower spikes on wiry stems in autumn. Ht.2m.£8.50
Elegia capensis - Another beautiful "Restio" with tall 'Horsetail' like stems with whorls of fine foliage. Very ornamental specimen for a moist, sheltered site.Ht.2m.£8.50
Eleymus hispidus - The Blue Oat Grass is the most intensely blue of all grasses making loose tufts with silvery blue, oat- like flowers in summer. Ht.60cms.£4.95
Eragrostis curvula - The African Love Grass from South Africa makes large, low, arching clumps of fine, hair like dark green leaves. Tall spikes of delicate grey green flowers in late summer. Ht.1m.£5.50
Festuca 'Elijah Blue' - A small tufted grass with intense silvery blue foliage. Best in full sun in drier conditions and also good in pots. Ht.15cms.£4.50
Hakenochloa macra 'Aureola' - A dramatic yellow leaves grass, slow growing with arching foliage. Excellent in containers. Good autumn colour. Ht.45cms.£5.50
Helictotrichon sempervirens - The Blue Oat Grass makes architectural hummocks of fine blue grey leaves with yellowish flower plumes in summer. Ht.90cms.£5.25
Hordeum jubatum - A beautiful flowering grass making loose clumps with stems of long awned barley like flowers in summer, often pink tinged. Ht.1m.£4.50
Imperata 'Red Baron' - Commonly known as Blood Grass this superb species has upright leaves tipped with bright red. Very striking but slow growing. Ht.30cms.£5.50
Juncus effusus 'Spiralis' - The Corkscrew Rush has tall bright green stems with a dramatic spiral twist to them. A splendid architectural waterside plant. Ht.1/2m.£5.50
Miscanthus sacchariflorus - A beautiful very tall, tropical looking grass with grey green leaves and thick stems. Superb back of border specimen. Ht.3/4m.£7.50
Miscantlius sinensis 'Malepartus' - A dense growing variety with tall, bamboo like canes and purple red flowers in autumn. Good autumn colour. Ht.2m.£7.50
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' - The leaves of this variety are slender with a white edge giving a silvery appearance. Bronze red flowers. Ht.1.5m.£7.50
Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' - Zebra Grass. Tall stems of deep green leaves which are horizontally striped in yellow. Bronze red flowers in late summer. Ht.2m.£7.50
Pennisetum villosum - Feather Grass. Forms large hummocks of grey green, narrow leaves with fluffy plumes of purplish flowers in late summer. Ht.60cms.£5.50
Phragmites australis 'Variegatus' - An attractive upright growing grass good for marginal planting with slender leaves richly variegated in yellow. Ht.1m.£5.50
Stipa arundinacea - A superb grass from New Zealand making arching clumps of narrow foliage in green and orange. Long trailing flowers in summer. Ht.1m.£4.50
Stipa calamagrostis - A large clump forming grass, noted for its excellent stems of pendant beige flowers. Good for arranging. Ht.60cms.£4.95
Stipa gigantea - One of the best grasses for flowers. High bronze flower spikelets on strong stems above dark green foliage. Good specimen. Ht.2m.£5.50
Stipa tenuissima - A very graceful grass of bright green foliage and fluffy silver flower heads. Needs a light soil in full sun. Ht.60cms.£4.50
Uncinia rubra - A choice evergreen grass forming low mounds of burgundy red foliage, Beautifully for contrast with silver leaved plants. Ht.30cms.£5.50

TREES AND SHRUBS

Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' - A spectacular large shrub or small tree with beautiful feathery silver foliage, purple on young shoots. Scented yellow flowers in winter. Hardy in mild gardens. Ht.3m.£12.50
Acacia dealbata - Fast growing tree with silvery green foliage and scented flowers in late winter. Hardier than the above, succeeding in many parts of southern Britain. Ht.5m.£12.50
Acacia longifolia - A beautiful large shrub with long lance shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers in spring. Hardy and fairly lime tolerant. Ht.3m.£8.50
Acacia pravissima - A lovely small tree with arching branches covered by triangular blue grey foliage. Clusters of yellow flowers in spring. Hardy in most areas. Ht.2/3m.£12.50
Aeonium arboreum - These exotic succulents can be grown outside in warm gardens or make wonderful container specimens. This one produces huge rosettes of leaves up to 30cms. across and will form a stout trunk.Ht.1m.£8.50
Aeonium canariense - Huge rosettes of succulent green leaves up to 60cms. across on short stems. Spikes of pale green flowers in spring. Superb in a pot. £6.95
Aeonium haworthii - This species will form a dramatic specimen with a branched trunk and bright green rosettes of foliage. Wonderful exotic pot specimen. Ht.1m.£6.95
Agave americana - A dramatic spiky foliage plant, ideal for mild gardens to give a Mediterranean look or as a container specimen. Ht.1m.from £8.50
Agave americana 'Variegata' - As above with yellow stripes down the sides of the leaves. Hardy in milder areas when large or superb in pots. Ht.1m.from £9.50
Agave parryi - Coming from North Arizona this species is almost hardy and well worth tiring outdoors in mild areas. Spiky grey green foliage in attractive rosettes. Ht.60cms.£7.50
Aloe arboreseens - Another good plant for the Mediterranean look. From South Africa this has a large rosette so spiny succulent leaves on a tall stem and produces beautiful spikes of brilliant red flowers. Hardy in Cornwall, otherwise in pots. Ht.1m.£12.50
Aloe cooperi - Again from South Africa this Aloe has long thin leaves and spikes of bright orange flowers. Something different for pots and conservatories. £5.95
Aloe striatula - This species seems to be very hardy, surviving several degrees of frost. Stems of long narrow leaves and spikes of dramatic orange yellow flowers in late summer. £9.50
Astelia nervosa - A dramatic foliage plant from New Zealand with long sword shaped silvery green leaves. Hardy in most areas in a well drained soil. Ht.1m. £8.50
Astelia chatamica 'Silver Spear' - Similar style to above but with brilliant silver foliage making a superb specimen in a hot, sunny site or a container. Ht.1m.£12.50
Azara lanceolata - An ideal wall shrub from Chile with dark glossy green foliage and masses of mustard yellow scented flowers in April and May. Ht.2/3m.£6.50
Azara micropliylla 'Variegata' - A lovely shrub for both foliage and flowers with tiny leaves margined cream and scented yellow flowers in spring. Ht.2m.£7.50
Azara serrata - Larger growing than the previous species making a small tree in mild areas. Scented yellow flowers in summer, shiny evergreen foliage. Ht.2/3m.£6.50
Beschorneria yuccoides - An architectural Yucca like plant making rosettes of long sword like leaves and producing huge spikes of amazing red and green flowers. Needs sun and good drainage with some protection in cold areas in winter. Ht.1/2m.£12.50
Buddleja auriculata - A beautiful Buddleja from South Africa with strongly honey scented flowers in autumn and winter. Best on a wall in cold areas. Ht.2m.£6.50
Buddleja colvillei - A rare Himalayan species with grey foliage and deep rose flowers in June. Hardy in most areas once established. Ht.2.5m.£5.75
Buddleja salviifolia - From South Africa but hardy in most areas this species has grey woolly sage like foliage and white flowers with an orange eye. Ht.2m.£5.75
Callistemon citrinus - A graceful Bottlebrush from Australia with lemon scented flowers and spikes of brilliant crimson flowers in summer. Ht.2m.£6.50
Cestrum newellii - A very pretty shrub for a warm wall with soft green leaves and clusters of bright red tubular flowers in June and July. Ht.1/2m.£6.50
Cestrum parqui - A lovely Chilean shrub for a sheltered site with spikes of night scented yellow green flowers in July. Ht.1m.£6.50
Clerodendron bungei - A very attractive large shrub with dramatic heart shaped leaves and purple flower heads like Hydrangeas in late summer. Ht.2m.£6.50
Clerodendron tricliotomum fargesii - A superb plant for late summer colour and scent forming a large shrub. Maroon and white fragrant flowers then blue berries. £7.50
Cordyline australis - A very architectural hardy palm like shrub with long sword shaped leaves on a tall stem. Panicles of creamy white flowers on older plants. Superb as a specimen or grown in large containers. Ht.2m.from £6.50
Cordyline 'Purple Tower' - A distinct variety which has much broader leaves than other forms giving it a softer less spiky look. Dark purple foliage. Ht.1/2m.£12.50
Cordyline 'Torbay Dazzler' - A beautiful variegated form with foliage striped in green, cream and pink. Best in pots with winter protection. Ht.1/2m.£12.50
Cordyline 'Torbay Red' - One of the best red leaved forms with rich ruby coloured foliage. These are hardy, only needing protection in severe weather. Ht.1/2m.£12.50
Cordyline indivisa - A stunning but difficult to grow foliage plant with a real tropical look. Broad grey green leaves up to 1m. long. Ht.1/2m p.o.a
Crinodendron hookerianum - A very desirable flowering shrub with waxy red lantern like flowers in summer. Needs lime free soil and shelter from cold wind. Ht.2m.£6.50
Dacrydium cupressinum - A beautiful New Zealand conifer for the mildest areas or the conservatory. Makes a small tree with pendulous string like branches of bronze green. £7.50
Dasylirion wheeleri - A very graceful relative of the Agaves with long spiny grass like leaves and, eventually, huge flower spikes up to 2m. high. Requires a well-drained site but is hardy in the south. Ht.1m.£8.50
Dichroa febrifuga - A very striking Hydrangea like shrub with vivid blue flower heads in autumn and winter. Needs shelter and acid soil. Ht.1m.£8.50
Drimys lanceolata - An attractive evergreen shrub from Tasmania with copper tinted young foliage and fragrant creamy white flowers in spring. Ht.1m.£7.50
Echium fastuosum - A superb shrub from Madiera with large grey leaves and dense panicles of deep blue flowers from April to August. Only suitable for mild seaside gardens or can be grown as a conservatory specimen. Ht.1/2m.£8.50
Echium pininana - The tree Echium has huge dark green leaves and enormous spikes of blue flowers up to 3m.high in summer. Although strictly a biennial it will self seed easily. For mild coastal gardens or central London. £8.50
Eriobotrya japonica - The Japanese Loquat makes a superb large leaved evergreen shrub with glossy foliage up to 30cms. long. Hardy in most areas. Ht.3m.£8.50
Fatsia japonica - A wonderful shrub for tropical foliage with huge glossy leaves up to 60cms. across and large panicles of creamy white flowers in autumn. Ht.2m.£6.50
Fuchsia boliviana - A beautiful Fuchsia species from Peru making a large shrub with velvety foliage and bunches of large crimson flowers hanging from the end of the branches. For the conservatory in all but mild areas. Ht.2m.£6.50
Furcraea longaeva - An impressive Yucca look alike but more friendly as it has no spines. Huge rosettes of blue green leaves and flower spikes up to 4m. high after a few years. For milder gardens but makes a superb container specimen. Ht.1/2m.£12.50
Grevillea rosmarinifolia - A pretty Australian shrub, looking like Rosemary, with a long display of honeysuckle like red and cream flowers. Good for dry areas. Ht.1m.£6.50
Grindelia chiloensis - A handsome and hardy South American shrub with waxy grey green leaves and large rich yellow daisy flowers in summer. Ht.1m.£7.50
Hoheria sexstylosa - A beautiful large shrub flowering in summer with large white flowers crowded along the stems. Best in a sheltered site or wall in cold areas. Ht.2m.£7.50
Iochroma cyanea - A beautiful late flowering shrub from Central America with soft green leaves and clusters of deep blue tubular flowers. Ht.1/2m.£6.50
Iochroma violacea - As above with violet flowers. £6.50
Isoplexis canariensis - A really impressive plant forming a small shrub with large foliage and spikes of deep orange foxglove like flowers in spring. Ht.1m.£6.50
Kunzea baxteri - An Australian shrub very similar to the Bottlebrush with spectacular red flowers between September and February. Ht.1m.£8.50
Leptospermum 'Martini' - A pretty form of the New Zealand 'Tea Tree' which makes a rounded bush and is ideal for small gardens and containers. £5.75
Lyonothamnus asplenifolius - A wonderful large shrub with fern like evergreen foliage and chestnut brown peeling bark. Flowers creamy while in summer. Ht.3m.£12.50
Metrosideros excelsa - New Zealand Christmas Tree. A superb large evergreen for milder coastal gardens producing large flowers of brilliant crimson. Ht.4m.£12.50
Metrosideros umbellata - This has proved to be the hardiest species with us with small Myrtle Like foliage, copper new growth and crimson flowers. Ht.2/3m.£7.50
Musa basjoo - The Japanese Hardy Banana. This superb foliage plant is root hardy in many southern areas and will produce several tall stems that will regrow even if cut down by winter if the rootstock is protected. Lush tropical looking foliage. Ht.2m.from £15.00
Olearia 'Henry Travers' - One of the loveliest shrubs for milder coastal gardens with silver green leaves and large aster-like lilac flowers in June. Ht.1m.£12.50
Olearia scilloniensis - An ideal seaside shrub forming neat bushes of grey foliage which are literally covered by while daisy flowers in May and June. Ht.1m.£6.25
Ozothamnus hookeri - A most unusual and attractive shrub with tiny green and silver foliage closely pressed to the stems. A very effective plant for dry areas. Ht.1m.£5.50
Paraltebe perfoliata - A curious plant with circular grey foliage around arching stems and long sprays of violet blue flowers in late summer. Ht.1m.£5.50
Phormiums - These superb architectural plants have long sword shaped leaves in a wide range of colours. They are hardy in most well drained soil or make splendid container plants. Available in the following cultivars. from £10.95
'Apricot Queen' - Upright growing with leaves striped in green, yellow and apricot. Ht.2m.
'Bronze Baby' - Smaller upright growing cultivar with deep purple foliage. Ht.1m.
'Cream Delight' - Weeping habit, leaves striped green and cream. Ht.1m.
'Co-ordination - Upright habit, unusual colouring of green and purple. Ht.1/2m.
'Jester' - Upright growing, green leaves with central red stripe. Ht.1m.
'Pink Panther' - Attractive weeping habit, leaves striped bronze and pink. Ht.1m.
'Rainbow Queen'- Broad upright foliage, rose red stripes on a bronze background. Ht.1m.
'Thumbelina' - Attractive dwarf form, good in pots, deep purple foliage. Ht.0.5m.
'Tricolor' - Broad upright foliage variegated green cream and pink. Ht.1m.
'Yellow Wave' - Broad weeping leaves, striking bright yellow and green margins. Ht.1m.
Pittosporum 'Abbotsbury Gold' - A beautiful large evergreen shrub ideal for seaside gardens with green foliage marked in bright yellow. Ht.2m.£5.50
Plectranthus argentatus - A beautiful hay-hardy shrub from South Africa with large soft silver leaves and skies of pale blue flowers in summer. Ideal as the centrepiece of a large container or planted out in a hot, sunny position. Ht.1m.£5.50
Polygala dalmaisiana - A rare small evergreen shrub from South Africa with blue grey leaves and a continuous display of bright purple peaflowers. Ht.1m.£5.50
Prostranthera cuneata - An aromatic small shrub from Australia with tiny leaves and pale lilac flowers in summer. Hardy in a sheltered spot or good in pots. Ht.0.5m.£5.50
Prostranthera ovalifolia - An elegant shrub for a warm corner or excellent conservatory plant. Aromatic foliage and masses of lilac mauve flowers in spring. Ht.1m.£6.50
Pseudopanax arboreum - A large handsome evergreen shrub from New Zealand with five fingered glossy leaves and clusters of greenish flowers. Excellent foliage specimen. £8.50
Pseudopanax crassifolius - The Lancewood from New Zealand. A dramatic foliage shrub with narrow leaves up to 60cms. long. These are dark glossy green with a red midrib. Makes a tall slender shrub in mild areas or an excellent conservatory specimen. Ht.2m.£12.50
Pseudopanax ferox - Similar to the above but with curious purple grey, toothed leaves which hang down on younger plants. Very slow but interesting. Ht.1m.£12.50
Pseudopanax lessons 'Purpureus' - Another superb foliage plant with leaves similar to P.arboreus but coloured a rich purple. Very tropical looking specimen for the milder garden or pots. Ht.1m.£8.50
Puya chilensis - A very spiny bromeliad from Chile with rosettes of grey leaves edged with hooked spines. Well worth trying for the tall spikes of metallic green flowers with orange anthers. Hardy in a hot dry spot. £8.50
Salix fargesii - An extremely ornamental Willow from China making a large shrub with big glossy green leaves and attractive red winter buds and stems. Slender catkins appear before the leaves in spring. Ht.2m.£7.50
Sparmannia africana - A large shrub for the conservatory or outdoor containers in summer with bold hairy leaves up to 30cms across and heads of white flowers in summer. £8.50
Strelitzia nicolae - The beautiful white form of the Bird of Paradise flower which makes a very large tropical looking specimen with huge leaves and exotic blue and white flowers. For a frost- free conservatory. £15.00
Strelitzia reginae - Bird of Pardise. Often seen as a cut flower but easy to grow as a conservatory pot specimen. Large foliage and spikes of unusual purple and orange flowers. Needs to be well fed and watered in summer. Ht.1/2m.£15.00
Tibouchina urvilleana - A beautiful tall growing shrub from Brazil for the conservatory with soft velvety leaves and large royal purple flowers in summer and autumn. £6.50
Yucca gloriosa 'Varlegata' - Dramatic sword shaped leaves of green striped with yellow on a short, stout stem. Tall spikes of creamy white flowers in summer. Good 'Mediterranean' plant for hot sunny spots or in containers. Ht.1m.from £12.50
Yucca whipplei - One of the best species although not hardy everywhere. Forms a spectacular ball of long thin leaves and has fragrant greenish white flowers. Ht.1m.£12.50

CLIMBING PLANTS

Berberidopsis corallina - The Coral plant. A beautiful evergreen climber for a shaded site in moist soil with heart shaped leaves and hanging crimson flowers in late summer. Needs a lime free soil. Ht.2/3m.£8.50
Billardiera longiflora - An interesting climber for a warm sunny position with slender stems covered by greenish yellow flowers in summer followed by large blue berries. Also excellent as a conservatory climber in cold areas. Ht.2/3m.£6.50
Clianthus puniceus - A spectacular evergreen for a sunny sheltered wall with large scarlet, 'parrot-billed' flowers through spring and summer. Also good in conservatories. Available in red, pink and white cutivars. Ht.2m.£8.50
Hardenbergia violacea - The Coral Pea from New Zealand is a beautiful evergreen climber for the conservatory with sprays of violet pea flowers in late winter. Ht.2m.7.50
Passiflora caerulea - The Blue Passion Flower has exotic blooms through summer and autumn and is hardy in most areas on a sunny wall orfence. Ht.3m.£6.50
Passiflora 'Constance Elliot' - Just as hardy as P. Caerulea and with equally exotic looking creamy white flowers. Both of these can also grow in conservatories. Ht.2/3m.£6.50
Sollya heterophylla - A beautiful plant making a slender climber with nodding clusters of sky blue bell shaped flowers in summer. Sunny sheltered spot. Ht.2m.£6.50
Tropaeolum tuberosum 'Ken Aslett' - Growing from tubers this beautiful climber will reach 3m. during the summer with Nasturtium like foliage and brilliant orange flowers well into the autumn. £6.50

HERBACEOUS PLANTS

Agapanthus africanus - A large growing species with broad evergreen leaves and tall spikes of deep blue flowers in late summer. White form also available. Ht.90cms.£5.50
Agapanthus 'Headbourne Hybrids' - The most popular Agapanthus, being hardy in most areas, with large heads of deep blue flowers in summer. Ht.60cms.£5.50
Agapanthus 'Blue Giant' - A strong growing variety which has tall stems with very large heads of mid blue flowers in summer. Ht.1m.£5.50
Agapanthus 'Polar Ice' - A beautiful strong growing white flowered variety with large heads in summer. Ht.90cms.£5.50
Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud' - An excellent variety from New Zealand selected for its vigour and the unusual deep violet purple of its flowers. Ht.1m.£6.50
Agapanthus 'Snowball' - A good dwarf form, ideal for growing in pots, with very large heads of pure white flowers on short stems. Ht.30cms.£5.50
Agapanthus 'Streamline' - An excellent New Zealand variety with a very long flowering period through summer into autumn. Light blue flowers. Ht.30/40cms.£6.25
Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell' - A beautiful and rare form with variegated green and cream foliage and pale blue flowers. Best grown in pots. Ht.30cms.£6.25
Aristea major - An unusual perennial from South Africa for a hot sunny position with grassy foliage and many flowered racemes of blue starry flowers. Ht.30cms.£5.50
Canna - These wonderful tuberous perennials are ideal for giving a luxuriant tropical display with large leaves in green or purple and exotic flower spikes on summer. They are also excellent grown in large containers. In the following varieties. from £5.50
'Ambassadeur' - Purple foliage, clear red flowers.
'America' - Purple foliage, deep scarlet flowers.
'Brilliant' - Green leaves, deep red flowers.
'En Avant' - Green leaves, yellow flowers with red markings.
'Felix Regout' - Green leaves, yellow flowers
'Louis Conin' - Purple leaves, bronze yellow flowers.
'Lucifer - Green leaves, red flowers edged with yellow.
'Roi Humbert' - Purple leaves, orange scarlet flowers.
'Rosamund Coles - Green leaves, orange flowers edged yellow.

We may also have some plants available of various other unusual Cannas such as C. iridiflora, C. indica 'Purpurea', and the beautiful variegated forms 'Durban 'and 'Pretoria'

Dietes bicolor - An unusual perennial from South Africa with Iris like foliage and stems of large white and mauve flowers with yellow markings. Needs full sun to flower well and some protection over winter. £4.50
Eryngium agavefolium - A superb large perennial with broad sword shaped leaves and tall spikes of green thistle like flowers in summer. Ht.90cms.£4.50
Eryngium variifolium - Striking evergreen rosettes of variegated foliage and many stems of spiky silver flower heads. Ht.60cms.£4.50
Eucomis comosa - A dramatic hardy bulb from South Africa with broad green leaves tinged with purple and spikes of pale green Pineapple like flowers in summer. Needs well-drained conditions in sun or good in pots. Ht.40cms.£4.50
Eucomis pole-evansii - Similar to the above but a much bigger plant with taller stems of many pale green flowers. Ht.90cms.£5.50
Euphorbia martinii - Forms an attractive dense clump of ever green foliage tinged with dark red with large heads of yellow flowers in summer. Ht.30cms£4.95
Euphorbia mellifera - An almost tropical looking perennial with large bright green leaves and brown honey scented flowers in spring. Ht.1m.£5.50
Farfugium tussilaginea 'Aureo-maculata' - A stunning foliage plant for a moist soil with huge leaves, dark green with yellow spots. Occasional creamy yellow daisy flowers in summer. Best in part shade and shelter. Ht.30cms.£8.50
Farfugium tussilaginea 'Cristatum' - Another beautiful foliage plant with huge blue green curly leaves and stems of cream flowers. Conditions as above. Ht.30cms.£6.50
Francoa sonchifolia - A lovely perennial from Chile, resembling a Heuchera with spikes of pink and white flowers in summer over large green leaves. Ht.30cms.£4.50
Geranium palmatum - A beautiful species from the Canary Isles making large rosettes of ferny foliage and producing many stems of bright magenta flowers in early summer. Needs a sheltered, sunny position. Ht.60cms.£5.50
Gunnera manicata - The giant rhubarb is a superb plant for the waterside with its enormous foliage and huge flower spikes. Ht.2-3m.from £6.50
Kniphofia caulescens - A superb 'Red Hot Poker' with very large rosettes of blue leaves on short trunks and spikes of red and yellow flowers in late summer. Ht.1m.£6.50
Kniphofta 'Drummore Apricot' - A new Red Hot Poker with large long triangular flower heads, apricot flowers open from green buds, June/August. £4.95
Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red' - Beautiful deep coral red pokers in late summer. Easy small growing variety with a unique colour. £4.50
Kniphofia 'Timothy' - Soft salmon, peach and cream pokers on bronze green stems from July to September. £4.95
Libertia grandiflora - A beautiful clump forming plant from New Zealand with strong grassy foliage and tall spikes of white flowers in early summer. Ht.1m.£4.95
Lobelia tupa - Large bold grey green leaves giving a sub-tropical effect and spikes of exotic dark red flowers in late summer. Moist site. Ht.1-2m.£4.50
Melianthus major - Much sought after for its beautiful blue green foliage, this shrubby perennial forms a large clump, hardy in a warm sheltered spot. Ht.1/2m.£7.50
Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens - A low mound of black grassy leaves all year and sprays of tiny mauve flowers in late summer. Sun or part shade. Ht.30cms.£5.50
Rehmannia angulata - Chinese Foxglove. An unusual perennial from China with large hairy leaves and short stems of large pink Foxglove like flowers in summer. Needs a sheltered site with not too much winter wet. Ht.90cms.£5.50
Reineekia carnea - An unusual perennial, related to Lily of the Valley with clumps of narrow green leaves and short sprays of starry light pink flowers in summer. Makes an interesting ground cover in shade. Ht.30cms.£4.50
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough' - A hardy form of the Arum Lily easily grown in most gardens and looking superb near water in a moist shady spot. Ht.60cms.£6.50
Zantedeschia 'Kiwi Blush' - A newly introduced form of the Arum Lily from New Zealand with typical white flowers tinged with a lovely rich pink in the throat. Ht.60cms.£7.50
Total Price of Order

We always have a much larger range of unusual perennials available in our Plant Centre according to the time of year. Please enquire if you are looking for something as we may have it in stock or can obtain it for you. We will also be pleased to source larger collections of plants for planting schemes and may be able to offer a discount for large orders.

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