Half Hardy and Summer Patio

(C. macrantha.) A large branching shrubby succulent. Differs from C. orbiculata in having rounder fleshy green leaves tinged red at the edges.

A distinctive hybrid with thick fleshy dusky purple grey pointed leaves. A neat little plant

A vigourous plant forming mounds of neatly arranged leaves which take on a vivid red colouration in summer. Lovely in a shallow pot or planted under Aeoniums. South Africa.

A plant from shady cliff faces in subtropical South Africa, forming a sprawling mats of fleshy green leaves with red undersurfaces. Makes an unusual plant for a partly shady windowsill indoors. Possibly hardy in sheltered gardens, away from hot midday sun.

A compact form of the Money Plant with curly blue-green fleshy leaves. Denser and slower growing.

Name uncertain but bought as this. A vigourous growing succulent with densely packed leaves on long stems. These tend to flop, making it ideal for a wide shallow bowl, or for bedding out in the summer.

A neat little compact spreading succulent with fleshy variegated leaves.

A bushy tender shrubby perennial ideal for bedding out with other tropical plants. Covered from summer to autumn with masses of orange tubular flowers.

A colourful small tender shrub with vivid red tubular flowers over a long period in summer. Ideal for bedding out with other exotic plants, or in containers. Over winter frost free.

A low-growing relative of the Papyrus, this makes good groundcover for the edges of a pond in mild gardens.

This striking grass related to the Egyptian Papyrus makes a neat plant with a umbrella shaped whorl of bracts.

Papyrus makes a wonderful specimen for a warm conservatory, stood in a shallow tray of water. It can be placed outdoor for the summer in a warm sunny sheltered location.

Dainty bulbous plant from S. Africa with small tubular orange for most of the year. Nice long flowering pot plant. Protect from hot sun. Min temp 2°C.

Lovely species with dark green foliage and delicate, single red flowers from mid-late summer. Seed raised so may vary from the true species, but the foliage suggests a good likeness.

Fairly hardy species, if given a thick winter mulch, with green foliage and single, purple-pink, flowers from mid to late summer. Seed raised so may vary from the true species. Grow in full sun and well drained soil.

Plants raised from seed of this spectacular Tree Dahlia. Flowers very late in the year so needs protection from frost. Colours will vary, expect any colour/size/height. Grows up to 8 feet tall!