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HABRANTHUS (Amaryllidaceae)
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robustus |
£ 6.50 |
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(RAIN LILY.) Robust bulbous plant with beautiful funnel-shaped pink flowers in summer. Borderline hardy, so may survive
outdoors, but is better plunged in a border for flowering, then lifted & brought indoors for winter. John Innes with added peat &
grit. 30 cms (1 foot).Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C. |
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HAKEA (Proteaceae)
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drupacea |
£ 8.50 |
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Member of the Protea family with stiff, narrow spiky leaves and small fragrant white flowers from summer to winter. Grow in
equal parts of loam compost, leaf mould or peat & sand. Use a phosphate-free liquid feed in summer. Keep just dry in winter. 4
metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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suaveolens |
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See Hakea drupacea
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HAMELIA (Rubiaceae)
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patens |
£ 7.50 |
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(FIREBUSH.) A shrubby plant with sprays of small tubular bright red flowers over a long period. Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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HEDERA (Araliaceae)
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We have a few named varieties of Ivy which, when used wisely, make excellent garden plants. They are attractive all year
round, and are valuable for masking unsightly objects. They make good cover and nesting sites for birds and produce flowers
late in the year which are a magnet for bees and butterflies. They make good ground cover where other plants struggle - in dry
dark shade. Problems arise when Ivy is planted in the wrong place or, more often, not kept in check. Avoid planting on a wall
with loose mortar etc. or where the growth will find a way into and behind gutters etc. Ivy's main aim in life is to climb, and
produce flowers, so avoid letting it go up your favourite tree. Ivy seldom kills trees directly, but can weaken them by starving
them of food and light, and can make them more prone to being blown down. When Ivy reaches the top of its support, it
changes to the arborescent form (i.e. stops being a climber and becomes shrubby) and starts to flower. If you have space for this to happen the local wildlife will love you. |
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azorica |
£ 7.50 |
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(AZORES IVY Vigorous Ivy with large pointed dark green leaves. Good for covering walls/ fences. For part-deep shade. 1
metre (3 feet).
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HEDYCHIUM (Zingiberaceae)
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(ORNAMENTAL GINGER.) All gingers have vigorous rhizomes which can be really tough to dig out of the ground when it comes
to dividing clumps. We suggest that you grow even the hardier species in a large plastic pot, which can be sunk into the
ground if necessary and bring them undercover for the winter. This has the added adavantage of bringing them into flower
sooner. Grow in loam based compost, protected from hot sun & water freely in summer. If grown indoors ensure ample
humidity is provided. Along with Cannas, Gingers like to have the leaves sprayed with water (not in direct hot sun to avoid
scorching) Keep rhizomes just moist in winter. Divide in spring.
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chrysoleucum |
£ 7.50 |
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Clusters of scented white flowers with yellow markings, late summer. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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coccineum  |
£ 7.50 |
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(RED GINGER LILY.) Tall Ginger with scented orange or red flowers from late summer-autumn. Hardy in very mild areas,
otherwise grow in a conservatory. 3 metres (10 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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densiflorum 'Assam Orange' |
£ 7.50 |
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Tall ginger to with scented, deep orange flowers in late summer. Hardy in very mild areas otherwise grow in a conservatory. 4
metres (12 feet) plus.
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flavescens |
£ 7.50 |
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Beautiful ornamental Ginger with spikes of sweetly scented creamy yelow flowers in summer. Needs a warm spot with moist
to boggy soil. Mulch in winter. 2 metres (6 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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forrestii |
£ 7.50 |
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Compact ginger with veined leaves & white flowers in late summer-autumn. Hardy in mild areas 0therwise grow in a
conservatory. These are seedlings raised on the nursery. 1.5 metres (5 feet).
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gardnerianum |
£ 7.50 |
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(KAHILI GINGER.) Tall Ginger with evening-scented yellow flowers in summer. 2.5 metres (8 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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greenii |
£ 7.50 |
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Compact ginger with dark green/purple leaves and bright red flowers in summer. Occasionally produces bulbils which can be
used to propagate. 2 metres (6 feet).
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thyrsiforme |
£ 7.50 |
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(PINCUSHION GINGER.) A lovely species with glossy slightly crumpled leaves, and pincushion-like white flowers in late
summer (one of the last to flower). 1.5 metres (5 feet). Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
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HELIOTROPIUM (Boraginaceae)
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arborescens |
£ 5.25 |
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(CHERRY PIE HELIOTROPE.) Tender shrub often grown as a bedding plant with heads of deep purple flowers, heavily scented
of marzipan in summer. Can be over wintered frost free if desired. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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arborescens 'Chatsworth' |
£ 6.50 |
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(CHERRY PIE.) A variety with heads of pale mauve flowers, heavily scented of marzipan in summer. Can be over wintered
frost free if desired. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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HIBISCUS (Malvaceae)
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coccineus |
£ 7.75 |
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(RED STAR OF TEXAS.) Upright perennial with attractive glossy palmate leaves. Re-sprouts from below soil level in spring.
Huge red flowers in summer. From swampy places in America, so would probably appreciate a moist spot. May be hardy if well
mulched, otherwise grow frost free. 90 cms (3 feet). Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
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moscheutos 'Galaxy' |
£ 7.75 |
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Vigorous plant with huge disc shaped flowers in a variety of colours, mostly pinks and reds, from June-Oct. Dies down in
winter. Needs frost protection. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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rosa-sinensis |
£ 7.75 |
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Commonly seen in tropical countries where its loved by hummingbirds. Large red, orange or yellow flowers in summer. When
required prune to shape in spring. Loam based compost. Available spring - autumn. 2.5 metres (8 feet). Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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schizopetalus |
£ 9.50 |
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(JAPANESE LANTERNS.) A species Hibiscus which makes up for its leggy growth habit (can be trained up a support) by its
stunning frilly flowers, which dangle ballerina-like on long stalks. Water well in summer. Part shade. Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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HOLMSKIOLDIA (Verbenaceae)
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sanguinea |
£ 7.75 |
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(CHINESE HAT, PARASOL FLOWER From the Himalayan lowlands this unusual arching shrub bears trumpet-shaped flowers
backed by umbrella-shaped orange-red calyces, from summer to autumn. Needs tying to a support. Minimum 4 °C. 2 metres
(6 feet).
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HOMALOCLADIUM (Polygonaceae)
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platycladum |
£ 7.50 |
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(TAPEWORM PLANT.) A strange, gangly, plant with distinctly flattened jointed stems, giving rise to its rather unappealing
common name. The leaves & flowers are small and undistinguished, though small red fruit may be produced. Definitely a plant
for the conoisseur. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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HOYA (Asclepiadaceae)
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lanceolata ssp. bella |
£ 6.50 |
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Compact, semi trailing plant with small fleshy leaves & clusters of sweetly-scented pink/white flowers in summer. Grow in
small pots in a free-draining compost with added leaf mould or fine bark and sharp sand. Likes a moderately humid
atmosphere. Trim to shape after flowering. 45 cms (1½ feet). Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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HYMENOSPORUM (Pittosporaceae)
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flavum |
£ 8.25 |
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(NATIVE FRANGIPANI.) Coming from Australia, this potentially large shrub or small tree makes a fine evergreen plant for a
large conservatory, or possibly a very warm garden. In early summer, masses of very sweetly scented yellow flowers are
produced. Our plant is very happy down to freezing, and flowers at a modest height of about 6 feet, so would be OK in a large
pot. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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HYPOESTES (Acanthaceae)
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aristata |
£ 7.50 |
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(RIBBON BUSH.) Tender, evergreen, woody perennial with spikes of purple flowers from summer-winter. Grow in a loam based
compost in good light but avoid hot sun. Feed every 2-3 weeks in summer. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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phyllostachya |
£ 6.25 |
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(POLKA DOT PLANT.) These cheerful little plants come in a variety of leaf colours, mostly a mottled mixture of black, pink,
green and white. Nice windowsill (shady) plants which can also be used as 'fillers' between other plants. May produce purple
flowers. 60 cms (2 feet). Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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IMPATIENS (Balsaminaceae)
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There is much more to Impatiens than the old favorite, the Busy Lizzie. Impatiens niamniamensis is about as un-Busy Lizzie-
like as you can get, with its claw-like flowers. Some are even hardy in a well drained spot, such as I. Omeiana and I. Tinctoria,
I. arguta (see Hardy Perennials).
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auricoma x bicaudata |
£ 7.50 |
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A tender hybrid with bright orange flowers dangling on long stalks under the leaves. 60 cms (2 feet). Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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'Jungle Gold'
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£ 7.50 |
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Bushy tender perennial with masses of yellow flowers all summer. Sun/part-shade. |
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niamniamensis |
£ 7.50 |
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(PARROT PLANT.) Flamboyant red and yellow claw-like flowers in summer. Prune back in spring and feed well during summer.
Does well in a planter on its own. Prefers part shade. 90 cms (3 feet).
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niamniamensis 'Golden Cockatoo' |
£ 7.50 |
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(VARIEGATED PARROT PLANT.) Variegated cultivar with flamboyant red and yellow claw-like flowers in summer. Prune back
in spring and feed well during summer. Does well in a planter on its own. Prefers part shade. 90 cms (3 feet).
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sodenii |
£ 7.50 |
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Strong-growing plant with succulent red stems and fresh green leaves and large white and pink 'Busy Lizzie' flowers mostly in
summer but almost all year round if above 5 °C. Shade from hot sun, prune in spring. 1.5 metres (5 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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tuberosa |
£ 7.50 |
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A species eventually forming a large tuber which can be left exposed, for those who enjoy such things. Stems may fall off if
the plant goes dormant, in which case ease off the watering. The pretty flowers are bright pink and delicately marked. 60 cms
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IPOMOEA (Convolvulaceae)
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alba |
£ 7.50 |
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(MOONFLOWER.) A climbing plant with beautiful large night-scented white flowers. Related to the bindweed, equally vigourous,
but not at all hardy so unlikely to become a problem. Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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batatas 'Blackie' |
£ 6.50 |
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Striking foliage plant for containers or hanging baskets. Trailing stems carry what are, arguably black palmate leaves. Needs
full sun for the best colour. Keep on dry side in winter. We don't yet know if it produces flowers but the foliage certainly
compensates if it doesn't. 20 cms (7").
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batatas 'Carolina Gold' |
£ 6.50 |
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(SWEET POTATO.) This vigorous cultivar has bright acid yellow leaves - another companion to 'Blackie'. Like the others, does
not like cold conditions. 20 cms (7").
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indica |
£ 7.50 |
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(PERENNIAL MORNING GLORY, BLUE DAWN FLOWER.) Vigorous climber with stunning blue Convolvulus-like flowers 8 cm
across and lovely, soft heart shaped leaves all summer. Could be bedded out in early summer but flowers best under glass.
Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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IRESINE (Amaranthaceae)
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herbstii |
£ 7.00 |
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(BEEFSTEAK PLANT.) Jolly little foliage plant with beetroot coloured leaves, with broad shocking pink veins. Great for outdoor
bedding, or as a pot plant. Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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herbstii 'Aureoreticulata' |
£ 7.00 |
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(BEEFSTEAK PLANT.) A version with green leaves and yellow veins. Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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ISOPLEXIS (Scrophulariaceae)
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canariensis |
£ 7.50 |
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(CANARY ISLAND FOXGLOVE.) A shrubby member of the foxglove family from woodland edges in moister areas the Canary
Islands, where it is now rare. Spires of small, foxglove-like, yellowish-brown flowers in summer. These are held horizontally,
giving the plant and elegant air. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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JACARANDA (Bignoniaceae)
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mimosifolia |
£ 7.75 |
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(JACARANDA.) Grown mainly for its finely cut foliage, but large specimens may produce pyramidal panicles of blue flowers
spring-summer. Native to South America where it can reach 15m (50ft.); much less here though. Thin out in spring & trim to
shape during growing season if needed. Grow in loam based compost with added grit. Deciduous. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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JASMINUM (Olacaceae)
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(JASMINE.) The Jasmines with the best scent are usually the tender ones but many flower well in a medium sized planter so
can be stood out for the summer if your Conservatory or Sun Room gets too hot. They are also superb for training along wires
in the roof of a cooler conservatory, filling the whole room with their beautiful scent. The tender species we list may well
survive outside in mild areas such as coastal or inner city regions, taking a couple of degrees of frost. Grow in a loam based
compost with added grit and feed regularly in summer.
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angulare |
£ 7.75 |
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Tender evergreen climber with very sweetly scented white flowers from summer- autumn. Grow in a loam based compost in
good light but protected from hot sun. Can be trimmed back in spring. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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azoricum |
£ 7.75 |
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Tender, evergreen Jasmine with sweetly scented white flowers from March to December. Needs support and is happy to
scramble through other plants. Grow in a loam based compost in good light but protected from hot sun. Worth a trial outdoors
in a city garden. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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grandiflorum 'De Grasse' |
£ 7.75 |
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This Jasmine is used in the French perfume industry. Large white sweetly-scented flowers are produced summer- autumn or
even into early winter if mild enough. Needs tying to a support and protection from hot sun. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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multipartitum |
£ 7.75 |
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Shrubby Jasmine rather than a climber. Scented white flowers from spring-summer. Grow in a loam based compost with
protection from hot sun. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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polyanthum |
£ 7.75 |
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(WINTER JASMINE.) Climber with heavily scented white flowers in late winter-early spring. Can be trimmed back after
flowering. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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sambac |
£ 7.75 |
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(ARABIAN JASMINE.) Tender Jasmine which makes a superb climber for the conservatory with large rounded leaves on stiff,
arching stems and sweetly scented flowers in summer which are relatively large for a Jasmine. We also have a semi- and
fully-double form. 2 metres (6 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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laurifolium v. nitidum |
£ 8.50 |
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Tender scrambling shrub with scented, large white flowers in summer. Grow in a loam based compost with protection from hot
sun. 1 metre (3 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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odoratissimum |
£ 7.75 |
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Tender evergreen scrambling climber with small, sweetly scented yellow flowers during summer. Grow in a loam based
compost with protection from hot sun. 3 metres (10 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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JUSTICIA (Acanthaceae)
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Genus of tender evergreen shrubs and perennials, related to the Acanthus, grown mainly for their striking flowers. Grow in loam
based compost with added grit in good light. Some species prefer protection form hot mid-day sun.
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aurea |
£ 7.75 |
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(BRAZILIAN PLUME.) Upright tender perennial with striking large plume-shaped heads of yellow flowers in late summer, similar
to J. carnea. Cut back in spring to promote bushy growth. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C, though it survives in our greenhouse border down to near freezing. |
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brandegeeana |
£ 7.50 |
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(SHRIMP PLANT.) Formerly Beleperone guttata. Like its common name suggests, this has shrimp (cooked) coloured & shaped
flowers for most of the year. (the pink is provided by bracts, the true flowers being white). Likes a well-lit position but away
from scorching sun. Needs to be pinched out regularly to keep bushy. 1 metre (3 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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brandegeeana 'Variegata' |
£ 7.75 |
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A pretty variegated form. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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brandegeeana 'Yellow Form' |
£ 7.50 |
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Like the normal species, with white flowers surrounded by yellow bracts, the colour deeper than 'Yellow Queen', and the plant shorter and softer.
Protect from hot sun. Pinch out regularly to keep bushy. 30 cms (1 foot). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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brandegeeana 'Yellow Queen' |
£ 7.50 |
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(YELLOW SHRIMP PLANT.) Like the normal species, but more stiffly upright with white flowers surrounded by yellow bracts.
Protect from hot sun. Pinch out regularly to keep bushy. 30 cms (1 foot). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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carnea |
£ 7.75 |
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(BRAZILIAN PLUME FLOWER.) Tender shrub of open habit with dark green leaves with a purple reverse and spectacular, large
plumes of bright pink tubular flowers from mid summer-autumn. Cut back in spring to promote bushy growth. Survives down to freezing in our glasshouse. Pictured here in full flower at he end of July. 2 metres (6 ft.). |
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carnea 'Alba' |
£ 7.75 |
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A rare tender shrub of open habit with dark green leaves and spectacular, large plumes of white tubular flowers from mid
summer-autumn. Cut back in spring to promote bushy growth. Grow in loam based compost with added grit. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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'Penrhosiensis' |
£ 7.50 |
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Upright evergreen shrub with vivid orange-red tubular flowers for a long period in winter. 90 cms (3 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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rizzinii |
£ 7.50 |
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(BRAZILIAN FUCHSIA.) Compact evergreen shrub, ideal for pot culture, with masses of small red and yellow tubular flowers
from late winter to spring. Trim after flowering to keep bushy. 60 cms (2 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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spicigera |
£ 7.00 |
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(MEXICAN HONEYSUCKLE, ORANGE PLUME FLOWER.) Tender shrub with masses of small tubular orange-red flowers for
most of the year but produces the most as day length increases. Protect from very hot sun Pinch out regularly to keep bushy.
1 metre (3 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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KOHLERIA (Gesneriaceae)
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eriantha |
£ 7.50 |
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Tender, rhizomatous perennial with hairy, red-edged leaves and pendant, red-orange tubular flowers in summer. Grow in a
container compost with added fine grit. Needs good light & humidity. Water moderately when not in active growth. 1 metre (3
feet). Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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