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TECOMA (Bignoniaceae)
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(CAPE HONEYSUCKLE.) Not related to the true honeysuckle, these rambling climbers originate from South Africa and are
commonly grown in Mediterranean climates. They have red, orange or yellow tubular flowers mid-late summer. Grow in loam
based compost in a large pot, or in a sunny conservatory border. Can be cut back hard in spring. Feed monthly in summer.
Minimum 2° C. The species has an  . |
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capensis 'Aurea' |
£ 7.75 |
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Orange tubular flowers mid-late summer. 2 metres (6 feet).
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capensis 'Coccinea' |
£ 7.75 |
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Red tubular flowers mid- late summer. 2 metres (6 feet).
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capensis 'Lutea' |
£ 7.75 |
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Yellow tubular flowers mid- late summer. 2 metres (6 feet).
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garrocha |
£8.50 |
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A rare scrambling climber with sprays of tubular orange flowers in summer. |
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TETRASTIGMA (Vitaceae)
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voinierianum |
£ 8.00 |
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(CHESTNUT VINE, LIZARD VINE.) Vigorous evergreen climber from Vietnam with huge (1 foot) dark green toothed leaves and
large furry tendrils. Needs a lot of space - makes excellent large scale ground cover or a climber for a large wall. So called the
Lizard Vine, due to its habit of dropping large sections of stem, as frightened lizards do their tails. (We've tried frightening it,
but nothing has fallen off, yet. ) Prune in late spring. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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THUNBERGIA (Acanthaceae)
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alata 'Molly' |
£ 7.50 |
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(BLACK-EYED SUSAN.) A tender perennial climber, with masses of large bright yellow flowers with distinctive black eyes. Can
be plunged outdoors for the summer, where it will quickly cover a trellis or similar support. 2 metres (6 feet).
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battiscombeii |
£ 7.75 |
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A shrubby species with beautiful stunning deep blue flowers with a yellow throat over a long period in summer. 2 metres (6
feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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grandiflora |
£ 8.50 |
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(BENGAL CLOCKVINE, BLUE SKY VINE.) Beautiful climber that really comes into its own when grown in a large
conservatory. Has large, lavender-blue flowers with a yellow eye from spring to autumn. Grow in loam based compost and
feed monthly in summer. Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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gregorii |
£ 7.75 |
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(ORANGE CLOCK VINE.) A tender perennial climber, similar to T. alata, but with larger, vivid orange flowers, almost 2" wide,
with a black centre. May die back in winter, in which case keep very dry. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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mysorensis |
£ 8.50 |
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(BRICK AND BUTTER VINE.) A very tender climber from India which needs a heated conservatory kept at a minimum of 13°
C. overwinter for flowering. Long trailing racemes of yellow and red flowers appear in winter. 4 metres (12 feet) plus.
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natalensis |
£ 7.75 |
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(NATAL BLUE BELL.) A beautiful tender perennial from South Africa large with large pale blue flowers with yellow throats.
Water well in summer, less in winter, when it may retreat underground. 90 cms (3 feet). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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TIBOUCHINA (Melastomataceae)
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grandifolia |
£ 7.75 |
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This species has huge 6 - 8" leaves, which alone make a striking plant. In late summer, large spikes of vivid purple flowers are
produced. Need free-draining but moisture retentive, slightly acidic soil - e.g. ericaceous compost plus added grit. 2 metres (6
feet). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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TRADESCANTIA (Commelinaceae)
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(WANDERING JEW.) We have a range of these very useful plants, mostly un-named. We have plain greem purple/green,
yellow/green abd white/green varities. These are useful as ground cover in conservatory or indoor plantings, hanging baskets,
windowsills or even bedded out for the summer. They like shade from hot sun under glass, but are otherwise easy to care for.
Our stock plants tolerate near freezing temperatures. Divide in spring when clumps become congested. Trim back when plant
becomes leggy. Priced at 4.25.
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fluminensis 'Albovittata' |
£ 4.75 |
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A vigourous cultivar with large, fleshy green and white striped leaves, ideal for brightening up a shady windowsill, hanging
basket etc. 15 cms (6").
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fluminensis 'Aurea' |
£ 4.75 |
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A variety with green and white variation. Moderately vigorous, so useful in mixed plantings. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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fluminensis 'Maiden's Blush' |
£ 4.75 |
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Vigorously spreading cultivar with attractive green, white & pink variegated leaves. Keep out of hot sun. 30 cms (1 foot).
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fluminensis 'Quicksilver' |
£ 4.75 |
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(INCH PLANT.) A vigourous variety which makes a good subject for a hanging baket, or as ground cover in a conservatory, or
as a summer bedding plant in a shady area. The leaves are striped white and green. Minimum 10 deg. C.
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pallida 'Purpurea' |
£ 4.75 |
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Deep purple slightly hairy leaves. Good ground cover or trailing subject. Avoid water splash on leaves as this can mark them.
Keep out of hot sun but in good light to keep the colour. Trim back when plant becomes leggy and divide congested clumps in
spring. Good pot plant. 20 cms (7").
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sillamontana |
£6.50 |
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wet. Min. 10 deg. C. but probably considerably lower if kept dry. |
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spathacea |
£ 6.50 |
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Low-growing foliage plant with green leaves, purple on the reverse. White flowers for most of the year. Makes good
ground cover in a conservatory border. Trim back leggy plants and divide congested clumps in spring. 30 cms (1 foot). |
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species/ variety unknown |
£ 4.75 |
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Large dark green & purple leaves.
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zebrina |
£ 4.75 |
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Pretty trailing plant for a shady position - an ideal windowsill plant, or unusual ground cover in a conservatory. A nice contrast
to the purple leaved variety.
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VELTHEIMIA (Hyacinthaceae)
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bracteata |
£ 6.25 |
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(FOREST LILY.) South African bulb, related to Eucomis with Kniphofia-like flowers in spring. Summer dormant, so needs to be
dried off, watering can be re-started when new leaves appear in autumn. Well-drained compost. Frost sensitive, so best grown
indoors. 30 cms (1 foot). Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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VITEX (Verbenaceae)
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agnus-castus |
£ 8.50 |
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(CHASTE TREE.) A shrubby member of the verbena family with aromatic leaves and fragrant lilac flowers in autumn. Hardy
in mild gardens or can be grown in conservatory. For sun and well drained soil. Can be pruned back in late spring to restrict
height. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
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WASHINGTONIA (Arecaceae)
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filifera |
£ 7.25 |
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(CALIFORNIA FAN PALM.) Attractive fan palm which may survive outdoors in well drained soil in very mild areas. Older plants
will take several degrees of frost. Otherwise grow in a conservatory in a loam based compost with added grit. Keep on the dry
side in winter. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum 0 to 3 deg. C.
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WESTRINGIA (Lamiaceae)
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fruticosa |
£ 7.50 |
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(COAST ROSEMARY.) A tough shrub rosemary-like leaves, and pale blue flowers all year. Comes from coastal cliffs of
Australia, and will take a few degrees of frost so worth a try in coastal gardens, in well-drained soil in sun. 2 metres (6 feet).
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ZANTEDESCHIA (Araceae)
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(ARUM LILY.) Popular plants with attractive funnel-shaped spathes which many people think of as the flowers but are basically
coloured leaves which surround the much less attractive flower spikes inside. Z. aethiopica and its cultivars are hardy to
minus 5° C. In frost prone areas apply a protective mulch for the winter. They can be grown as marginal plants in water no
deeper than 30cm (1ft) Grow in full sun or very light shade. Very good as a cut flower but keep out of hot sun to prevent the
delicate spathes from burning.
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elliottiana Mixed |
£ 4.75 |
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Tender Arum Lilly with mottled foliage and spathes in a variety of attractive colours in summer. Good as a pot plant. For a
cool windowsill which doesn't get the mid-day sun. Feed every two weeks when in flower and keep just moist afterwards. 30
cms (1 foot).
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ZAUSCHNERIA (Onagraceae)
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californica 'Olbrich Silver' |
£ 4.50 |
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Tender perennial with finely cut silver foliage and vivid orange-red, tubular flowers late summer-autumn. Likes sun & good
drainage. 30 cms (1 foot). Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
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