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SALVIA (Lamiaceae)
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(SAGE.) Much loved garden plants and rightly so with their elegant spikes of hooded flowers. Salvias have flowers in a very
wide range of colours but those with blue flowers are particularly prized as they really live up to the claim of having truly blue
flowers, which is a rarity in the plant world. It is usually winter wet rather than frost which kills half-hardy Salvias. Cuttings of
tender species should be taken as insurance. It is important to pay as much attention to providing really good drainage as it is
to providing frost protection. (Please note - we have Salvias listed under 'Hardy Perennials' or 'Conservatory Plants'.)
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africana-lutea |
£ 4.50 |
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Tender evergreen shrub with woolly leaves and reddish brown flowers with purple tinted calyces from summer-late autumn. 1
metre (3 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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blepharophylla |
£ 4.50 |
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Tender sage with amazing vivid red flowers with a furry upper lip from early summer to autumn. Good for outdoor planters in
summer but must be kept frost free in winter. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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buchananii  |
£ 4.50 |
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Tender sage with bright magenta flowers from mid summer- mid autumn. Good for summer containers but must be kept frost
free in winter. 60 cms (2 feet).
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canariensis |
£ 4.50 |
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Sage from the Canaries with strange-smelling grey leaves, very woolly stems & pink flowers in winter-spring. 2 metres (6
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confertiflora |
£ 4.50 |
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Tender shrub with upright spires of bright orange-red flowers in late summer-mid autumn. Foliage has a rather pungent odour
but only if crushed. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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elegans 'Scarlet Pineapple' |
£ 4.50 |
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(PINEAPPLE SAGE.) Tender sage with leaves which smell strongly and deliciously of pineapple, and vivid red flowers in
autumn/winter. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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guaranitica |
£ 4.50 |
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(Salvia concolor.) Half hardy species with sumptuous deep blue flowers with very dark blue calyces Sept-Nov. Grow in loam
based compost or a good container compost in a large pot and feed monthly in summer. 1.5 metres (5 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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guaranitica 'Blue Enigma' |
£ 4.50 |
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Half hardy Salvia with dark blue flowers from summer to autumn. For moisture retentive soil in sun. May survive the winter in warm gardens, but take cuttings as insurance. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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guaranitica 'Purple Splendour' |
£ 4.50 |
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Half-hardy cultivar with stunning deep purple flowers from summer to autumn. May survive the winter in warm gardens, but
take cuttings as insurance. 1.5 metres (5 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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leucantha |
£ 4.50 |
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(PURPLE MEXICAN BUSH SAGE.) A plant that always causes comment. Has beautifully soft, furry spikes of mauve and
white flowers in autumn/winter. Also has unusual Buddleja-like foliage. Withstands frost but doesn't like winter wet so best over
wintered under cover. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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'Purple Majesty' |
£ 4.50 |
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(PURPLE MAJESTY SAGE.) A vigourous hybrid, possibly between guaranitica and gesneraeflora with large spikes of deep
purple flowers. Hardy in mild gardens, and will tolerate some shade. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
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SAUROMATUM (Araceae)
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venosum |
£ 4.75 |
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(VOODOO LILY.) Tender tuberous perennial with macabre, short-lived dark purple spathes with an unpleasant odour in spring. It
then produces striking large hand-shaped leaves on long spotty stalks. The novelty of this plant is its strange, alien
appearance rather than its aesthetics. Certainly a talking point. Keep dry in winter. Reportedly thriving in some Suffolk
gardens in well-drained soil, with a winter mulch. 45 cms (1½ feet). Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
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SCHEFFLERA (Araliaceae)
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elegantissima |
£ 7.75 |
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(DIZYGOTHECA.) Architectural houseplant with long slender black leaves. Looks good against a plain background. Umbels of
yellow flowers in autumn followed by black fruit may be produced on large plants. As the plant matures, the leaves take on a
coarser appearance. Grow in loam based compost in indirect light. 1 metre (3 feet). Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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SCLEROCHITON (Acanthaceae)
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harveyanus |
£ 7.50 |
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(BLUE-LIPS, MAZABUKA.) An unusual plant from South Africa, with masses of small attractively-marked leaves, and small
blue fan-shaped flowers. Needs a partially shaded position. 1.2 metres (4 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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SCUTELLARIA (Lamiaceae)
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costaricana |
£ 7.75 |
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(COSTA RICAN SKULLCAP.) A rarely found tender perennial, with flowers emerging firework fashion over a long period.These
come in a range of colours - we should have yellow, orange, white, pink and red. May be useful for outdoor bedding schemes,
in warm gardens. 1 metre (3 feet). Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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SENECIO (Asteraceae)
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hoffmannii |
£ 7.75 |
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A tender climbing member of the daisy family with vivid orange flowers in summer. Can be grown in a large pot and stood out
for the summer. Grow in a loam based compost and feed monthly during summer. 2 metres (6 feet).
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viravira |
£ 6.50 |
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Half hardy sub shrub with a spreading habit and finely cut silver leaves. Has pale yellow daisy flowers in summer. Doesn't
like winter wet so must have sharp drainage. Take cuttings to replace old woody plants. Otherwise keep frost-free 60 cms (2ft.)
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SENNA (Caesalpiniaceae)
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alexandrina |
£ 7.75 |
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Late flowering tender shrub which brightens dull autumn days with masses of bright yellow flowers. Best trained against a wall.
Best not to experiment with this for digestive ailments - please stick to the tablets! 2 metres (6 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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corymbosa |
£7.75 |
| A shrubby member of the pea family with masses of bright yellow flowers in late summer. Attractive foliage so makes a good foil for other
plants when not in flower. Loam-based compost, bright light. Can be pruned hard after flowering, or in spring. 3 metres (10 feet). Minimum 0 - 3° C. |
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SMILAX (Smilacaceae)
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aspera |
£ 7.75 |
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(LISERON EPINEUX.) Evergreen suckering climber from the Canaries, with very prickly stems and triangular, spotted leaves.
Hardy against a warm, sheltered wall, otherwise grow in a conservatory/ greenhouse. 2.5 metres (8 feet). Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
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SOLANDRA (Solanaceae)
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maxima |
£ 8.50 |
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(GOLDEN CHALICE.) Large climber with glossy leaves and huge yellow scented flowers, which look as if they have been
fashioned out of a chamois leather. Best in a warm (large) conservatory border, trained against a wall. Semi-evergreen at low
temperatures. Keep dry during winter. Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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SOLANUM (Solanaceae)
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laciniatum |
£ 7.25 |
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(POROPORO, KANGAROO APPLE.) Large, quick-growing tender evergreen shrub with attractively cut dark green leaves and
large mauve flowers to 5cm (2in) across throughout summer. Sometimes followed by orange fruit in long summers. Prune back
in spring. Useful for adding drama to summer bedding schemes. 2 metres (6 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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muricatum |
£ 6.25 |
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(MELON PEAR.) Tomato relative with large stripy, slightly sweet fruit (edible when cooked.) Grow in a loam based compost in a
fairly large pot so the plant can attain a decent size to fruit. Feed and water well in summer. Trim lightly in spring if needed. 90
cms (3 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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pseudocapsicum variegated |
£ 7.75 |
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Variegated version of this popular pot plant with bright red spherical INEDIBLE fruit in winter (not poisonous but will cause
stomach upset.) Grow in a loam based compost, feed and water well during summer for a good crop of fruit. Trim lightly after
fruiting. 30 cms (1 foot). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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rantonnetii |
£ 7.75 |
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(BLUE POTATO BUSH.) Vigorous, semi-evergreen shrub with masses of mauve-purple flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across
throughout summer. Lax habit so need support. Can be wall trained. May survive outside in very mild areas, otherwise keep
frost free. Grow in loam based compost and feed monthly in summer. If grown frost free, can be pruned to shape in autumn
alternatively in late spring. 2.5 metres (8 feet). Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
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rantonnetii 'Variegatum' |
£ 7.75 |
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(BLUE POTATO BUSH.) Variegated cultivar of the above species. 3 metres (10 feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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seaforthianum |
£ 8.50 |
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(BRAZILIAN NIGHTSHADE.) Tender, evergreen climber with pale to dark mauve (sometimes white) flowers in summer.
Followed by inedible orange fruit. Grow in loam based compost and feed monthly in summer. Prune to restrict height in spring.
4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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wendlandii |
£ 8.50 |
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(GIANT POTATO VINE.) A vigorous climber for a large conservatory with trusses of large pale mauve flowers in summer.
Climbs by means of curved spines on the back of the leaves. Feed monthly in summer. Prune in spring. Minimum 7°C.
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SPARRMANNIA (Tiliaceae)
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africana |
£ 8.00 |
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(AFRICAN HEMP OR ZIMMER LINDEN.) Jungly evergreen shrub with large, bright green palmate leaves and white flowers in
spring-early summer with orange stamens which move when tickled. Cut hard back in late winter. Grow in loam based compost
in full light. Potentially very big, but easily restricted by pruning. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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STENOCARPUS (Proteaceae)
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sinuatus |
£ 8.25 |
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(FIREWHEEL TREE.) Evergreen tree from eastern Australia, slow growing in cultivation. The large, deeply lobed leaves have
wavy margins (hence sinuatus). Large specimens produce spidery flaming red flowers in summer. Grow in well-drained slightly
acidic compost in full light. Mature plants may take some frost. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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STENOTAPHRUM (Poaceae)
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secundatum |
£ 5.75 |
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(BUFFALO GRASS, ST AUGUSTINE GRASS.) This tender grass is used for lawns in warm climates, where it makes a thick
springy turf, coarser than lawns in this country. Useful for ground cover in conservatories or interior displays, and makes a
nice contrast with the variegated one. 10 cms (4"). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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secundatum variegatum |
£ 5.75 |
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(BUFFALO GRASS, ST AUGUSTINE GRASS.) Trailing variegated grass, ideal for ground cover in a conservatory or interior
displays, or for use in hanging baskets & containers. Can be mown, but this might be difficult in your hanging basket. 10 cms
(4"). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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STERCULIA (Sterculiaceae)
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rupestris |
£ 7.75 |
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(QUEENSLAND BOTTLE TREE.) A tree in its native habitat, but in a pot makes an attractive specimen with a swollen trunk and
slender palmate leaves. Can be cut back if needed. Loam based compost with added grit. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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STRELITZIA (Strelitziaceae)
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nicolai |
£ 8.50 |
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(WHITE, OR GIANT, BIRD OF PARADISE.) Taller than S. reginae, growing to 10m (30 ft), this needs a lot of space! Huge
leaves to 1.5m (5 ft) on long stalks. Blue and white flowers in spring. Pot into John Innes No 3. 4 metres (12 feet) plus.
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reginae |
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Can take 5-7 years to flower but is unbelievably extravagant & worth the wait. Pot into John Innes No. 3 annually until
flowering age. After this just split when desired. Water & feed well in summer. 2 metres (6 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C. From £6.50. |
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STREPTOCARPUS (Generiaceae)
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The Cape Primroses are long flowering and make ideal houseplants. Grow on a cool windowsill or conservatory with protection
from strong mid-day sun. Grow in a peat-based compost, keep slightly bot-bound & avoid over watering, especially in winter.
Feed with tomato food in summer. Minimum 10 °C.
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'Charlotte' |
£ 4.75 |
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Pretty pale mauve and yellow flowers spring-autumn. Grow on a cool windowsill or conservatory away from strong sun. Use a peat-based compost, don`t over water, especially in winter, & keep slightly pot-bound. Feed with tomato food in summer. |
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'Kim' |
£ 4.75 |
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Deep purple flowers from spring-autumn. 20 cms (7").
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'Midnight Flame' |
£ 4.75 |
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Deep red velvety flowers from spring-autumn. 20 cms (7").
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'Ruby Anniversary' |
£ 4.75 |
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Previously listed as S 'Ruby.' Upon growing this plant and seeing the flowers it soon became clear that it was not 'Ruby-red' in
colour but a shocking pink. We think therfore that our source of this plant mis-named it and in fact meant to label it S. 'Ruby
Anniversary' which fits the description of the plant we have much better. Appologies to anyone who was disappointed. This is
the trouble when two plants have such similar names. 20 cms (7").
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saxorum |
£ 4.75 |
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Prostrate species with hairy leaves and pale lilac, white throated flowers from winter-early summer. Minimum 10°C. 20 cms.
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white |
£ 4.75 |
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We don`t know the name of this variety - it has beautiful pure white flowers with pale yellow throats.
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STREPTOSOLEN (Solanaceae)
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jamesonii |
£ 7.75 |
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(MARMALADE BUSH.) Shrub with masses of orange throughout the summer. It may need tying to a support. Feed during
summer. Can be pruned annually in spring to keep compact. 2.5 metres (8 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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STROBILANTHES (Acanthaceae)
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anisophyllus |
£ 7.75 |
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Unusual plant with attractive deep greenish purple foliage. Anisophyllus means having leaves of different sizes - each pair of
leaves typically has one larger than the other. Masses of pale lavender flowers in autumn/winter. 60 cms (2 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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dyeriana |
£ 7.75 |
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(PERSIAN SHIELD.) Striking foliage plant which always causes comment with very attractive mauve leaves, distinctly veined
and with a metallic sheen. Pinch back occasionally to promote branching and remove the insignificant flowers. Native to
Burma.Tender, though we have a woody stock plant which has survived at just above freezing. 90 cms (3 feet). Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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gossypinus |
£ 7.75 |
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Previously listed as 'Silver Star'. Rarely offered, this shrubby perennial has velvety grey markedly veined leaves, held
horizontally. Pale mauve flowers appear in early spring. Pinch back to keep bushy after flowering. 50 cms (1½ feet). Minimum 7 to 10 deg. C.
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STROPHANTHUS (Apocynaceae)
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speciosus |
£ 7.75 |
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(CORKSCREW FLOWER.) Scrambling evergreen climber with curious spidery yellow flowers with a red centre from spring-
summer. The petals are curved to the left at the end. Grow in loam based compost in good light and feed monthly in summer.
POISONOUS. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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SYZYGIUM (Myrtaceae)
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australe |
£ 7.75 |
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Evergreen shrub, rel;ated to the culinary Clove , with lightly scented flowers followed by large red or pink fruit. Can be trained
into attractive standards. Best in loam based compost & fed monthly in summer. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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jambos |
£ 8.00 |
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(ROSE APPLE.) Tender shrub in the Myrtle family with attractive large glossy foliage - red when young, maturing to a deep
green. Grow in loam based compost and feed monthly in summer. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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paniculatum |
£ 7.75 |
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(AUSTRALIAN BRUSH CHERRY.) Evergreen shrub with scented white flowers followed by large red or pink fruit. Can be
trained into attractive standards. Grow in loam based compost and feed monthly in summer. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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