conservatory plants from pachystachys to punica:


PACHYSTACHYS (Acanthaceae)
	lutea	£ 7.25
	(GOLDEN CANDLE.) Related and very similar to Justicia brandegeeana but more erect with larger, bright yellow 'shrimp-like' flowers in spring-early summer. (The colour is actually provided by bracts, the true flowers being white.) Grow in loam based compost in full light in a humid atmosphere. Pictured here used in a bedding scheme in Hong Kong. 1 metre (3 feet).Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
PANDOREA (Bignoniaceae)
	jasminoides	£ 7.75
	(BOWER VINE.) Evergreen climber with beautiful clusters of pale pink flowers with a dark pink throat in summer. Appreciates shelter from hot sun, so would suit a north facing conservatory. Will flower in a pot, so can be put out for the summer. 3 metres (10 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
	jasminoides 'Charisma'	£ 7.75
	Variegated evergreen climber with beautiful clusters of pale pink flowers with a dark pink throat in summer. Needs a cool conservatory in summer or can be stood out side. Feed monthly in summer. 3 metres (10 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
	pandorana 'Golden Rain'	£ 7.75
	(WONGA WONGA VINE.) Twining climber covered with masses of tubular yellow flowers, to 1 inch long, in early summer (earlier under glass). Worth trying outside against a sheltered wall, otherwise grow frost free. Likes a good loam based soil/compost. Trim to shape after flowering. 3 metres (10 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
PARASERIANTHES (Mimosaceae)
	lophantha	£ 7.75
	(SILK TREE, PLUME ALBIZIA.) A lovely small tree with large, very finely cut fern-like leaves. Fluffy bottlebrush-like yellow flowers may appear in spring. Needs a sheltered garden - coastal or city, with little frost. Vigorous growth, so can be used an accent plant in summer bedding schemes. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
PASSIFLORA (Passifloraceae)
We should have the following Passion Flowers during the summer, but stock varies, as demand often outstrips supply. They need good drainage, so use good quality potting compost with some grit & or bark added. Use a pot no more than 1" bigger all round each time you pot up, and don`t pot up later than August. A liquid feed once a week using tomato food will encourage flowers. Keep on the dry side during the winter, and only pot on in spring once the plant has resumed active root growth. In a hot conservatory, shade from sun or move outside. Prune (hard back if needed) in spring.
	x allardii	£ 7.75
	Fragrant waxy flowers with alternate white and mauve-pink petals and sepals and blue filaments. A hybrid between the hardy Passiflora 'Constance Elliot' and the tender P. quadrangularis. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
	antioquiensis	£ 7.75
	(RED BANANA PASSION FLOWER.) Pendant, bright pink flowers like a Ballerina's Tutu in summer followed by yellow fruit. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
	x belottii	£ 7.75
	Lovely, fragrant, waxy flowers from June-Oct. The petals are pink-lilac alternating with the white sepals. Has purple filaments to 1 inch long. Keep at a bare minimum of 2°C. in winter but best kept at 5°C+ for a longer flowering season. 4 metres (12 feet)
	citrina	£ 7.75
	(CITRUS YELLOW PASSION FLOWER.) This species has brilliant lemon-yellow flowers (an unusual colour in the genus) 1½ inches across, over a long period. Not so vigourous as other species, so does well in a pot or hanging basket. John Innes with added composted bark or coarse leaf mould. Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
	classica x coccinea	£ 9.00
	Stunning species with large bright red flowers (to 10cm/ 4ins across) from mid summer-autumn. Grow in loam based compost with added grit in good light. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
	gibertii	£ 7.75
	Medium sized, scented flowers with white petals and banded mauve and white filaments from April-Oct. CAUTION UNRIPE FRUIT IS TOXIC. Grow in a loam based compost protected from hot sun in summer. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
	jureia x 'Santa Teresa'	£ 7.75
	An attractive cultivar with blue flowers adorned by frilly blue filaments. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
	'Lady Margaret'	£ 9.50
	A beautiful hybrid (P. coccinea x incarnata) with large flowers with sumptuous maroon petals, with purple filaments, from May to Oct. Grow in loam based compost in sun/ part shade. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
	mollissima	£ 7.75
	(BANANA FRUITED PASSION FLOWER.) Large, pendulous, blush-pink flowers followed by edible fruit, green at first then ripening to yellow. Flowers from July-December. Comes from mountainous regions so prefers a cool conservatory/ greenhouse in summer. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
	'Smythiana' ?	£ 7.75
	Not completely certain if this is the correct name but very similar if not. Always stops people in their tracks. Large bright pink flowers for all but the coldest months of the year. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
	trifasciata	£ 7.25
	This Passion flower is grown more for its large leaves with white, yellow or mauve markings rather than its flowers which are white and small but quite fragrant. 4 metres (12 feet) plus.
	x violacea	£ 7.75
	Large flowers with purple petals and sepals and white filaments which are dark purple at the base. Sometimes produces sterile green fruit. Hardy in mild gardens where drainage is good. Otherwise grow frost free. Trim to shape spring-autumn when needed. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
PAVONIA (Malvaceae)
	x gledhillii	£ 8.00
	(BRAZILIAN CANDLES.) A tender shrub from Brazil, with unusual upward pointing flowers - red bracts surround with purple centres.
PELARGONIUM (Geraniaceae)
Grow in a good loam based compost with plenty of added grit. They like lots of sun but may scorch in a very hot conservatory. Most do well if put out for the summer. Feed bi-weekly with tomato food when in flower. In winter, if kept below 7°C. cut back by 1/3 and keep on the dry side. If kept just above freezing the plants will be practically dormant so be very careful not to over water, keeping plants almost dry until they begin to grow in spring. If overwintered above 7°C. plants will still grow, although very slowly so just trim them lightly in autumn to tidy up. Pot up in spring or re-pot with fresh compost if you want to retain the same pot size. Add some slow release fertiliser to the surface of the compost. This will gently feed them as they slowly grow away. Min. temp. 0°C., unless otherwise indicated.
	'Apple Blossom Rosebud'	£ 5.50
	Zonal Pelargonium with lovely double pink, rosebud flowers in summer. Needs support, and best grown under glass to protect flowers from rain damage. 60 cms (2 feet).
	'Clorinda'	£ 5.50
	A vigourous scented leaved, scrambling Pelargonium. Bright pink, flowers from spring-autumn if grown under glass. Best trained against a support. 2 metres (6 feet).
	'Creamy Nutmeg'	£ 5.50
	Variegated, scented leaved Pelargonium with masses of small leaves and tiny white/pink flowers in summer. Foliage is pine scented when crushed. 20 cms (7").
	'Crocodile'	£ 5.50
	Ivy-leaved cultivar with distinctive variegated leaves fashioned in the style of crocodile skin. Bears double, bright pink flowers in summer.
	exstipulatum	£ 5.50
	Upright habit with small grey fleshy leaves. Small pink flowers in summer. Trim back in spring and feed during growing
	'Frank Headley'	£ 5.50
	Zonal, variegated leaved cultivar with salmon-pink flowers in summer. 30 cms (1 foot).
	ionidiflorum	£ 5.50
	Species pelargonium with small green leaves and tiny bright pink flowers in summer. 20 cms (7").
	'Jackie'	£ 5.50
	Trailing cultivar with beautiful, fully double, rose-pink flowers in summer. Trim back in spring if needed. Slow growing. Keep on the dry side in winter. 30 cms (1 foot).
	'Lady Plymouth'	£ 5.50
	Lovely variegated cultivar with a neat bushy habit and scented leaves. Light pink flowers complete the effect. 30 cms (1
	'Lord Bute'	£ 5.50
	Regal pelargonium with luminous-fringed, deep red flowers in summer. 50 cms (1½ feet).
	'Paton's Unique'	£ 5.50
	Scented-leaved Unique Pelargonium with clusters of coral red flowers in summer. Cut back in spring. 50 cms (1½ feet).
	'Plum Rambler'	£ 5.50
	Zonal, double flowered Pelargonium with deep, plum, rosebud flowers in summer. Best tied to a support, and grown under cover where the flowers will not be damaged by rain. 90 cms (3 feet).
	'Priory Salmon'	£ 5.50
	Stellar Pelargonium with deep green foliage with a bold chocolate band around the centre of the leaf and heads of small double salmon flowers throughout summer. Nice compat habit so ideal for pots 30 cms (1 foot).
	'Purple Unique'	£ 5.50
	Unique, scented-leaved Pelargonium with vivid mauve flowers in summer. Vigorous plant, best trained to a vertical support. 1 metre (3 feet).
	'Scarlet Rambler'	£ 5.50
	Zonal, double flowered Pelargonium with vivid, red, rose-bud flowers in summer. Has an upright bushy habit. Best protected from rain. 90 cms (3 feet).
	'The Boar'	£ 5.50
	Upright cultivar (frutetorum type) with a large central chocolate coloured blotch on the leaves and masses of single salmon- coloured flowers on spindly stems all summer. 30 cms (1 foot).
	'Tom Cat'	£ 5.50
	Trailing pelargonium with stunning double deep red flowers in summer. Suitable for summer hanging baskets. Cut back in spring and feed during summer. 20 cms (7").
	tomentosum	£ 5.50
	(PEPPERMINT GERANIUM.) Strongly peppermint-scented, velvety-soft leaves and small white flowers from spring-summer. Protect from hot sun. 90 cms (3 feet).
	'Voodoo'	£ 5.50
	Attractive decorative cultivar with velvet-maroon flowers with black centres in summer. 60 cms (2 feet).
	'White Boar'	£ 5.50
	Like Pelargonium 'The Boar' but with white flowers in summer. 30 cms (1 foot).
PELLAEA (Adiantaceae)
	falcata	£ 7.50
	(SICKLE FERN.) Similar to P. rotundifolia, but with more elongated pinnae. May be a little less hardy. 30 cms (1 foot). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
	rotundifolia	£ 7.50
	(BUTTON FERN.) A neat little fern from New Zealand, which is hardy in a sheltered garden, e.g. in moissture retentive soil in the shade of taller plants. The pinnae (or frond `leaflets`) are rounded, hence the common name. Prefers acid soils. 30 cms (1
PENTAS (Rubiaceae)
	lanceolata	£ 7.50
	(EGYPTIAN STAR CLUSTER.) Tender evergreen perennial with heads of pink or white star-shaped flowers from spring-autumn. Grow in loam based compost with added sand in full light. Prune to shape after flowering/ late winter. 2 metres (6 feet).
PEPEROMIA (Piperaceae)
	rotundifolia	£ 5.50
	(CREEPING PEPEROMIA, RADIATOR PLANT.) A neat little trailing plant, ideal for a bathroom or kitchen. Long stems are adorned with small fleshy round leaves. Small green flower spikes may appear, but this plant is grown mainly for its foliage a growth habit. Avoid wetting the crown of the plant - best watered from below.
PERICALLIS (Asteraceae)
	lanata	£ 7.50
	(PALOMERA.) One of the parents of the florist's Cineraria, this attractive species has pretty pink-purple single daisy flowers with a dark centres. Has grey leaves & spreading habit. Prefers some shade. From Tenerife, where it is probably now rare in the wild. 1 metre (3 feet). Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
PETREA (Verbenaceae)
	volubilis	£ 8.50
	(PURPLE WREATH, SANDPAPER VINE.) A vigourus twining climber tha need a wall or similar against which it can be trained into a permanent framework. Up to 12" long racemes of purple flowers appear in summer, after which the flowered shoots can be cut back to within a couple of inches of the old wood. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
PHARBITIS (Convolvulaceae)
	learii
	see Ipomoea indica
PHLEBODIUM (Polypodiaceae)
	aureum areolatum	£ 7.50
	(BLUE BEAR'S PAW.) Previously listed as P. aureum. A striking fern with large, coarsely cut glaucous (blueish grey) fronds. Likes to grow in a shallow pot, where it`s hairy rhizomes will eventually creep over the edge. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
PILEA (Urticaceae)
	microphylla	£ 7.50
	(ARTILLERY PLANT.) Succulent stems carry masses of tiny bright green leaves. Minute flowers emit puffs of pollen when touched, hence the common name. Grow in container compost in bright, filtered light and only water when the surface of the compost has dried out. 30 cms (1 foot). Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
PITTOSPORUM (Pittosporaceae)
	crassifolium 'Variegatum'	£ 7.75
	(KARO.) Evergreen shrub with stiff, felted green leaves with a cream margin and masses of small, tubular, very dark red- purple flowers in early summer. Grow in loam based compost in full light. Prune to restrict in spring if needed. 2.5 metres (8
	viridiflorum	£ 7.75
	(CAPE PITTOSPORUM.) Evergreen shrub with beautifully Jasmine-scented, white flowers from late spring to mid-summer. Prune in spring if required. For well drained soil in sun/part shade, possibly OK in a mild sheltered garden. 4 metres (12 feet)
PLECTRANTHUS (Lamiaceae)
	ciliatus	£ 7.25
	The plain green form of 'Sasha' for which it makes an ideal companion, but more vigourous.
	ciliatus 'Sasha'	£ 7.50
	Spreading tender perennial with yellow leaves. Slow growing and likes protection from hot sun. Water only when compost dries out. Trim to shape in spring if needed. 20 cms (7"). Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
	fruticosus	£ 5.75
	Tender perennial with aromatic leaves with a purple reverse and red stems. Spikes of pink flowers are produced throughout summer. 1.5 metres (5 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
	oertendahlii	£ 5.75
	Creeping plant with fleshy stems and round white-veined leaves. Has pale mauve, sometimes white flowers in summer. Good ground cover. Trim back in spring if needed. 20 cms (7"). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
	zuluensis	£ 5.75
	Tender perennial with aromatic leaves and large spikes of tubular blue flowers for most of the year. Trim back after flowering/ in spring if leggy. Loam based compost. 1 metre (3 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
PLUMBAGO (Plumbaginaceae)
(LEADWORT.) These tender to half-hardy scrambling climbers from South Africa produce masses of brilliant blue or white flowers in summer. Needs support. Prune lightly after flowering and remove any dead wood in spring. May survive outdoors in mild gardens - the top growth will get frosted, but with a thick mulch, shoots should reappear from the base in spring. Otherwise over winter frost free. In our experience they can take 4 - 5 degrees of frost for a short period. Feed pot grown plants weekly in summer. Ht to 6m. The frost will probably keep the plant much more compact but it could reach this height on a warm wall.
	auriculata	£ 8.50
	(CAPE LEADWORT.) The well known and much loved species with brilliant blue flowers in through the summer. 4 metres (12 feet) plus.
	auriculata v. alba	£ 8.50
	Variety with pure white flowers in late summer. Looks good grown together with the blue species. Hardy to -5°C. if grown on a sheltered, south facing wall. 4 metres (12 feet) plus.
	auriculata 'Crystal Waters'	£ 8.50
	Darker blue flowers than P. auriculata. The colour does vary throughout the growing season and may be affected by feeding or other factors. 4 metres (12 feet) plus.
	indica	£ 8.00
	Unusual species with red flowers from mid summer-late autumn. Prune side shoots back to 2-3 buds in spring. Not as hardy as P. auriculata so best kept frost free. May die back in winter and resprout from below soil level in spring. 2.5 metres (8 feet).
	rosea
	See Plumbago indica
PLUMERIA (Apocynaceae)
	rubra	£ 12.00
	(FRANGIPANI.) We should have these during summer 2008. Originally from tropical America, this large shrub or small tree is now often encountered on holidays in warm places like the Mediterranean, (pictured here in Singapore) where it is widely used in parks & other public places. The flowers are very sweetly scented, especially at night, when they lure the local moths in to pollinate them, but these leave unrewarded, as the flowers produce no nectar. Grow in well-drained compost (J.I. with added grit) and in good light. Keep dry in winter, especially in low temperatures. IRRITANT SAP. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES. 4 metres (12 feet) plus.
PODOCARPUS (Podocarpaceae)
	latifolius	£ 8.50
	From South Africa, this large evergreen coniferous tree makes a striking container plant, with leaves 1 cm & up to 10 cm long. Grow in John Innes no. 3 with added peat/leaf mould. Part shade. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
PODRANEA (Bignoniaceae)
	ricasoliana	£ 7.75
	(PORT ST JOHN'S CREEPER.) Vigorous climber with clusters of lightly scented pink flowers on established plants. Flowers in summer and sometimes into winter if kept above 10°C. Pictured here in Malaga, Spain. 4 metres (12 feet) plus.Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
POLYGALA (Polygalaceae)
	virgata	£ 7.75
	(MILKWORT.) Tender shrub with pretty mauve pea-like flowers from spring to autumn. Trim back after flowering. Prefers loam free compost. Feed monthly in summer. Hardy in mild gardens. 2 metres (6 feet). Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
PORPHYROCOMA (Acanthaceae)
	pohliana	£ 7.50
	(ROSE PINECONE.) An uncommon plant for a shady window-sill with rose-colored cone-shaped flowers consisting of purple flowers and colourful bracts. The dark green leaves have silver markings. 30 cms (1 foot).
PROSTANTHERA (Lamiaceae)
	'Poorinda Ballerina'	£ 7.75
	(MINT BUSH.) Tender evergreen shrub with mint scented leaves and masses of pale pink-white, 3 lobed, orchid-like flowers in May-June. Grow in loam based compost in full light. Feed monthly in summer. Trim to shape after flowering and remove dead growth in spring. 1.5 metres (5 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
PSEUDERANTHEMUM (Acanthaceae)
	laxiflorum
	See Ruspolia hypercrateriformis
PSIDIUM (Myrtaceae)
	littorale var.littorale	£ 7.75
	(STRAWBERRY GUAVA.) Evergreen shrub, attractive in it`s own right, which bears edible fruit which follow the typical Myrtle- like white flowers. Our plant survives happily down to freezing, so may be hardy in city gardens etc. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
PTERIS (Pteridaceae)
A genus of ferns, many making highly ornamental and useful houseplants in shady areas of the house or conservatory. Most come from sub-tropical and tropical areas. Like most ferns, they do best in shade and humidity, but do not like being over- watered, and like a free-draining but moisture retentive soils, rich in humus. Remove the previous year`s fronds in spring, before the new ones appear. Spore-bearing bodies may be visible in a line along the margins on the underside of the fronds, and should not be mistaken for pests or disease.
	biaurita	£ 7.50
	(THINLEAF BRAKE.) A large fern, with shiny fresh mid-green attractively cut fronds. Seems to need more humidity than others in the genus. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
	cretica	£ 7.50
	(CRETAN BRAKE, TABLE FERN, RIBBON FERN.) A fern that doesn`t really look fern like - the fronds are divided into long dark green narrow `fingers`. Native to S. Europe, but said to be naturalised in southern England, so would be hardy in a sheltered position. 45 cms (1½ feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
	cretica var. albolineata	£ 7.50
	(CRETAN BRAKE, TABLE FERN.) A pretty fern with green and white variegated leaves, tolerant of a wide range of conditions, apart from hot sun and frost. Semi-evergreen. 45 cms (1½ feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
	'Parkeri'	£7.50
	We're fairly certain of the varietal name of this fern. Coarser and with wider fronds than the straight P. cretica, it needs similar conditions: shade from hot sun, but good light, free-draining humusy compost. Possibly hardy in sheltered spot outdoors.
	ensiformis 'Victoriae'	£ 7.50
	(SWORD BRAKE.) A lovely little fern, slow growing with narrow fronds with an attractive green-white variegation. Avoid over potting, and over-watering. 45 cms (1½ feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
	tremula	£ 7.50
	(TREMBLING FERN, TREMBLING BRAKE.) A fast-growing fern with finely-cut fronds - would look good in a container in a shady conservatory. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
PUNICA (Lythraceae)
	granatum v. nana	£ 7.75
	(DWARF POMEGRANATE.) Small summer-flowering deciduous shrub with unusual orange flowers with delicate petals which stop short of fully opening. Will produce small, yellow edible fruit in long, warm summers. Should fruit best under glass. Feed monthly in summer. 1 metre (3 feet). Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.

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