'Elegant' describes this delicate grass perfectly. The compact sheaf consists of countless thin stems surmounted by clouds of nebulous golden smoke which whispers and hisses gently as it waves in the wind, much resembling a loftier Stipa tenuissima. An impressive plant, absolutely unbeatable growing on its own, and yet to be discovered by the nursery trade! ... Learn More

Stipa extremeorientalis, commonly known as Eastern Feather Grass, is an elegant and ornamental grass species that adds a touch of grace to any landscape. Belonging to the Poaceae family, this grass is celebrated for its fine texture and distinctive flowering plumes. Eastern Feather Grass is characterized by its tufted, fountain-like form. The slender, arching leaves create a delicate yet dense foliage that sways gracefully with the wind, imparting a sense of movement to the landscape. The fine texture of the grass is a defining feature that adds a subtle and sophisticated touch. One of the mos ... Learn More

The largest of all feather grasses, and certainly one of the most elegant and stately of all ornamental grasses, forming relatively insignificant basal clumps of narrow leaves. From these arise long, strong stems holding huge, loose panicles of golden spikelets with dangling awns which persist well into winter. ... Learn More

This rare, superior and truly spectacular plant is related to but larger and finer than Stipa tenuisima, but sadly has barely been discovered in the trade. The massed plumes of soft feathery seedheads are ideal to whisk your hand through, the longer they stand the prettier they become. ... Learn More

One of the most graceful and delicate of all grasses with delicate, feathery, fog-like plumes which move with the slightest breath of air upon them. A perfect plant for mass plantings in stately homes and parks, and in planting schemes in up-market towns, but equally good as a single specimen. ... Learn More

Rarely offered. Spectacular orange and dark blue flowers open from May to October on thick strong stems. This rare and very striking feature plant varies from the normal variety, having upright cylindrical, rush-like leaves, without a leaf blade. This species is said to be one of the most frost resistant of the five in the genus in southern Africa, (the other four being S. alba, S. nicolai, S. reginae and S. caudata). Indigenous to South Africa, this exceptionally-evolved drought resistant form of Strelitzia occurs sparingly near Uitenhage, Patensie and just north of Port Elizabeth, where it i ... Learn More

"Giant White Bird of Paradise". Huge black and white flowers open on this rare member of the banana family. It is often seen abroad in hotel gardens where it grows to a great height., whilst in the UK it makes an impressive large-leaved plant for a pot in the conservatory. Large seeds resemble little puppets' heads with orange hair! ... Learn More

One of the world's most unusual and attractive plants, the ever-popular "Bird of Paradise Flower" has spectacular orange and dark blue blooms on thick stems, above most attractive, leathery, banana-like leaves. In colder countries it does best in a large pot when it should be re-potted annually as it grows. In warmer climes it makes impressive evergreen clumps in the garden. ... Learn More

Baffle friends with this late summer treasure. A sturdy dome of stems carries salvia-like leaves, then from July until October white buds inflate into masses of spectacular deep violet ramshorn-like flowers. This is an unlikely relative of acanthus ("Bear's Breeches")! ... Learn More

NEW! Discovered by Proprietor Ray as a seedling at Plant World, this unusual form of Strobilanthes atropurpurea produces a late summer and autumn display of striking two-tone flowers. The normally completely blue, curved trumpet flowers now appear in white with attractive blue lips. ... Learn More

A welcome newcomer is this dwarf relative of Strobilanthes atropurpurea. The curved, tubular violet flowers are produced over a long and valuable flowering season - usually until October or even later. ... Learn More

A rare new plant which is totally different from all other strobilanthes. Unlike the common sprawling blue ones, this compact one resembles a green igloo of leaves, decorated in summer and even into late autumn with pendulous tassels of white flowers rather resembling the "Shrimp Plant". ... Learn More

From a basal rosette of radiating, long, thin, prostrate pointed leaves arises a strong stem holding attractive pink flowers. "Trigger plants" are so called because of these unique flowers which are triggered by pollinating insects. The trigger stays cocked until an insect probes the flower, but it then springs upwards and deposits pollen onto the head or back of the insect, which then flies off to pollinate another flower! ... Learn More

One of the showiest woodland flowers you can grow, this handsome perennial has attractive, bluish-green, deeply-lobed leaves. From March until May, clusters of large, bright yellow, saucer-like flowers appear, which are followed by pointed, erect, green hairy pods. In dry conditions, the plant may go dormant in midsummer, otherwise it flowers on and off into autumn. This is probably the best of the "Wood Poppies" for a moist, rich, lightly wooded area, where if happy it will self-sow and multiply. ... Learn More

This ethereal and beautiful poppy relative from China has elegant pinnate leaves beneath exceptionally large deep yellow poppy flowers, produced over a very long season (May-Oct). This too rarely seen plant will very gently self-seed into shady places if you are lucky. ... Learn More