Surely one of the neatest and most diminutive of this race, this tiny agave, with delicate, slender, green or bluish-green foliage, looks just like a miniature firework of succulent leaves. A wonderful addition to any rockery or gravel garden, this rare variety was discovered in the slightly more humid forest of central Mexico between 450 and 1500 m (1500 and 5000 ft.) Consequently, it is happy in areas of high rainfall in summer. ... Learn More

Enjoying an almost mythical reputation in Indian, it is said that the Amla berry came from the first tree to appear on Earth. These days it has gained a following throughout the world as a "superfruit." The bitter-sweet, but aromatic and tangy fruit are almost spherical, quite smooth, and greenish-yellow in colour with 6 vertical stripes, ripening to orange-brown in the autumn. Each fruit produces only one seed, hence the high price. It is a small to medium-sized most attractive tree with a crooked trunk and spreading branches, and greyish-green bark that peels off in flakes. The unusual flow ... Learn More

This choice selection is from the range in our catalogue plus other colours and forms collected from our cottage garden. Gently scatter very, very thinly, where you would like to see them flower and they will reward you with a lovely swathe of colour. ... Learn More

A fast-growing, climbing, evergreen vine with narrow oval leaves. From late summer to autumn it bears a succession of small sprays of waxy, bell-shaped, fragrant, white and pale pink flowers. Originally from South America it is now widely cultivated as an ornamental in tropical and warm temperate climates. The sticky pollen can temporarily trap visiting moths, hence its common name 'Cruel Plant'. ... Learn More

This compact shrub has leaves that are dark green, thick, glossy, with tightly waved edges The flowers are small, white or reddish in colour, forming clusters beneath the leaves. They are fragrant, so attract many pollinators. The fruit is a glossy, bright red and popular with birds and other wildlife such as small mammals. ... Learn More

Throughout the summer these naturally bushy plants will produce large numbers of delicious shiny black fruits which should be harvested regularly, the young, pure coloured fruit having the best flavour. They are perfect for being used in Asian stir fries, Indian curries or baked in Mediterranean dishes, and are very easy to grow in outdoor patio containers and pots. ... Learn More

Throughout the summer these naturally bushy plants will continuously produce delicious long, sausage-like, bright green fruits which should be harvested regularly. The young and pure coloured fruit have the best flavour and can be used in Asian stir fries, Indian curries or baked in Mediterranean dishes. Very easy to grow in outdoor patio containers and pots. ... Learn More

A vigorous plant continually producing delicious shiny green fruits throughout the summer. For the best flavour, harvest regularly when the fruits are young and pure coloured. Ideal for roasting and mashing with spices, it may also be sliced in Asian stir fries, Indian vegetarian curries or baked in Mediterranean dishes. Can even be grown in outdoor patio containers and in the greenhouse. ... Learn More

Throughout the summer these naturally bushy plants will continuously produce delicious brightly coloured lilac fruits which should be harvested regularly. The young and pure coloured fruit have the best flavour and can be used in Asian stir fries, Indian curries or baked in Mediterranean dishes. Can also be grown in outdoor patio containers and pots. ... Learn More

A semi-vigorous plant which continually produces delicious small dark purple 'Chu-chu' type fruits throughout the summer. For the best flavour harvest regularly when the fruits are young and pure coloured. Ideal for roasting and mashing with spices and can also be sliced in Asian stir fries, Indian vegetarian curries or baked in Mediterranean dishes. May be grown in outdoor patio containers and in the greenhouse. ... Learn More

A spineless cluster type which can be grown in outdoor patio containers and in the greenhouse. These semi-erect plants produce delicious shiny white and purple striped fruits continually throughout the summer. Harvest regularly when the fruit are young to use sliced in Asian stir fries, Indian curries or baked in Mediterranean dishes. ... Learn More

Throughout the summer these naturally bushy plants will continuously produce delicious bright white fruits which should be harvested regularly. The young and pure coloured fruit have the best flavour and can be used in Asian stir fries, Indian curries or baked in Mediterranean dishes. Can be grown in outdoor patio containers and pots. ... Learn More

A member of the ginger family, originally from the Himalayas, these plants produce tall spikes of bright yellow flowers. Blooms occur from late summer through to early autumn, extending the range of colour in your garden into the autumn months. ... Learn More

Chokeberry is thought to be the world's healthiest fruit! The berries, with very few seeds, should be very ripe indeed before they are eaten, and have a strong, delicious, and quite unique taste. But its most popular use is in juices, sauces, smoothies and summer puddings! Incredibly tough and hardy, it is long-lived, easy to grow, and extremely productive, and truly is a fruit of the future! With an amazing three times more xanthocyanins and antioxidants than blueberries and blackcurrants, (allegedly a highest proportion than any other known plant), and also polyphenols, bioflavonoids, tannin ... Learn More

This evergreen, bushy shrub produces small clusters of white, pink tinged flowers, followed by lemon shaped fruits which can grow up to 30cm. As the name suggest it is a member of the citrus family is known for its enormous, aromatic, thick-skinned fruit. The thick, oil-rich skin has a wide range of culinary uses, and is used in the production of candied peel and for flavouring and scents. The fruit itself holds little juice compared to other citrus fruit. Ideal for growing in pots and containers, adding architectural structure to smaller gardens and patio areas. It will tolerate low tempera ... Learn More