Large, chalice-shaped, deep pink-violet-purple blooms are packed together, and open in dense umbels in June and July. The large spherical heads of flowers, all with pointed petals, produce the famed ‘exploding firework’ effect. In the wild these plants grow in Xinjiang, also in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan..... gosh what a lot of stans!! ... Learn More

Aloe charlotteae, commonly known as Charlotte's Aloe, is a medium-sized succulent native to the Andringitra massif in south-central Madagascar. It forms a short, slender, often decumbent trunk that holds a crown of up to 40 ascending, glaucous green leaves with a reddish tinge. In late winter to early spring, it produces sparsely branched, tall inflorescences bearing yellow, slightly campanulate flowers that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, Aloe charlotteae is drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent c ... Learn More

Aloe striatula, commonly known as the Hardy Tiger Aloe, stands as a spirited and resilient succulent within the Asphodelaceae family. This Aloe species captivates with its distinctive striped leaves and impressive flower spikes, embodying both grace and tenacity. The Hardy Tiger Aloe boasts slender, sword-shaped leaves adorned with distinctive longitudinal stripes, creating a visually striking effect. These leaves, arranged in a rosette, contribute to the plant's ornamental appeal. During the summer months, Aloe striatula puts on a radiant display with the emergence of tall, branching flowe ... Learn More

Masses of ivory white-faced flowers with prominent yellow anthers spangle this shrubby Peruvian plant. A pleasant change from the common red one. ... Learn More

This new plant from South Africa makes a low mound covered with numerous bright orange-red "snapdragon" flowers. A lovely container or rockery plant. ... Learn More

A very long succession of delicate flamingo pink spurred blooms, which make excellent cut flowers, open in dense sprays throughout the summer amongst small, oval, toothed leaves. This beautiful flower was collected by Plant World's proprietor, Ray, in the Chilean Southern Andes on a permitted expedition in 1994. Coming from a fair altitude, In a sheltered spot or container it can sometimes survive quite severe frost, but will inevitably be cut to the ground. ... Learn More

This tall elegant tree bears large clusters of small, green, very fragrant flowers in October. The slightly rounded, leathery, dark green leaves form attractive whorls, and the regular branching gives the tree a beautiful shape. An evergreen tropical tree native to the Indian sub-continent, Malaysia and Australasia, its bark, known as Dita Bark, is used in traditional medicine to treat various conditions. The generic name commemorates the botanist, Prof. C. Alston of Edinburgh, 1685-1760 whilst the species name scholaris refers to the fact that the timber of this tree has traditionally been us ... Learn More

We offer a generous packet of fresh seeds from our sizeable stock beds of "Peruvian Lilies". These hardy and trouble-free spectacular plants form slowly expanding clumps of orchid-like orange and yellow blooms which improve unattended over the years. ... Learn More

Short stems carry disproportionately large, distinguished, rose coloured flowers, attractively marked with crimson and yellow. Has spread steadily for several years here giving a large bone-dry rock garden a reliable mid-summer blaze of colour but setting very few seeds. White-deep lilac flowers ... Learn More

One of the strongest and tallest of all Alstroemerias in Chile, this robust flower opens large, multiple-flowered florets of strikingly-splashed orange flowers over an extended period in midsummer. A superb and valuable plant which thrives in poor soil, where it will slowly spread by underground rhizomes. ... Learn More

Alstroemeria polpaicana (also called Polpaico Lily) is an extremely rare perennial plant outside of its native envoroment in the Andes of Peru and Chile. It has long, thin stems and bright green leaves. The flowers are usually bright yellow with occasional white stripes and have a long, tubular shape. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Image is representative and may not be 100% true until we have flowered this plant here at Plant World. ... Learn More

Purple-blue, orchid-like flowers, delicately marked and spotted with crimson open on short stems on this rare and very choice plant. Strong stems bear lush green foliage, and mature plants can be divided with time as they gradually spread as they are drought tolerant, producing fleshy tubers from which they sprout each year. Probably the bluest flower of all alstroemerias, it grows at altitude giving it a good measure of hardiness. ... Learn More

This spectacular plant flowers from August until October when most other flowers have finished producing cupped, dark-eyed, rosy pink flowers on long stalks, clad in small, soft leaves. A sumptuous specimen which is always coveted by late season visitors. ... Learn More

This erect, very rarely-seen, British native wildflower will thrive in damp conditions and gives a lovely late summer display of multiple soft pink flowers, (which occasionally are pure white with pink anthers!) on tall softly hairy stems with attractive grey-green leaves. It is an herbaceous perennial and so will return for several years after dying back over winter. ... Learn More

This most unusual and drought-tolerant plant bears fragrant yellow flowers in late spring and early summer leading to stems of curious spherical seed pods which make intriguing specimens for dried flower enthusiasts. In the garden these eventually fall apart to release the seeds. ... Learn More