Acer rubrum, commonly known as Red Maple, is a versatile and vibrant deciduous tree renowned for its stunning red foliage and adaptability to various climates. This popular ornamental tree stands out for its brilliant red hues in both spring and autumn, making it a favourite among landscape enthusiasts. Size: Medium to large-sized tree, reaching heights of 40 to 60 feet. Growth Rate: Fast-growing, providing quick landscape impact. Hardy Zones: Adaptable to a wide range of climates, suitable for zones 3-9. Soil Preferences: Thrives in well-drained soil but can tolerate ... Learn More

Agave univittata, commonly known as the Century Plant, is a striking succulent that belongs to the Agavaceae family. Renowned for its robust, symmetrical rosette of spiky leaves, this agave species is a distinctive and resilient presence in arid landscapes. The Century Plant is characterized by its dense rosette of fleshy, lance-shaped leaves. Each leaf is armed with formidable spines along the margins, providing a natural defense against potential threats. The plant's architectural symmetry and the striking blue-green hue of the leaves contribute to its ornamental appeal. Agave univittata is ... Learn More

Allium 'White Giant,' commonly referred to as White Giant Ornamental Onion, commands attention with its stately presence in gardens. As a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, this hybrid cultivar is renowned for its imposing height, spherical flower heads, and pristine white blooms, creating a regal and striking display. The hallmark of 'White Giant' lies in its impressive flower heads, which consist of numerous star-shaped, pure white blooms. These blossoms are tightly packed into large, spherical umbels, creating a bold visual impact. Rising above the foliage on strong, upright stems, the ... 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

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

Armeria Maritima 'Morning Star White,' a stunning perennial plant that brings timeless elegance to your garden. With its compact size and pure white blooms, this variety of Sea Thrift is a versatile addition to any landscape. Sea Thrift boasts a neat, mounding habit, reaching a height of 6-8 inches with a spread of 12-18 inches. Its pure white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, creating a visually striking display. This perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy soil, making it an excellent choice for various garden settings. Hardy in zones 4-8, the Armeria Maritima 'Mor ... Learn More

Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red,' commonly known as Ballerina Red Thrift, adds a burst of vibrant color to your planting. Belonging to the Plumbaginaceae family, this particular variety of thrift is prized for its charming, globe-shaped flower clusters and compact, mounded habit. Originating from the mountainous regions of southern and central Europe. 'Ballerina Red' is named for its striking, globe-shaped flower heads, which appear in late spring to early summer. The flowers, borne on slender stems rising above the grassy foliage, are a brilliant shade of red, creating a visually arre ... Learn More

The avocado is highly prized for its large tasty fruit, which are claimed to be the healthiest and most nutritious fruit in existence and are invariably very expensive to buy in the shops. It also makes a most attractive plant for the sunlounge in colder countries, or outside in the garden in warmer countries, where it will make a medium-sized, fruiting, evergreen tree. Surprisingly, with one of the largest, easy-to-grow seeds in the world, it is botanically in the laurel family and is native to the Americas, where it was first domesticated in Mesoamerica more than 5,000 years ago, as it stil ... Learn More

Berkheya cirsifolia, commonly referred to as the Silver Berkheya or the Silver Thistle, is a captivating perennial native to South Africa. Its distinct silver-gray foliage, deeply lobed and velvety to the touch, sets it apart. This hardy plant typically reaches heights of 1 to 3 feet and bears thistle-like flowers with striking silver-gray bracts encircling the central yellow disc, creating flower heads of 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Bloom occurs during the late spring and summer months, adding a touch of uniqueness to the landscape. The sturdy, upright stems provide structural support to the f ... Learn More

Large, exceedingly attractive heart-shaped silvered leaves, with distinct green veins and margins, open forming a solid imposing fan. Sprays of numerous forget-me-not blue flowers appear in early spring, and usually a second flush appears again in midsummer. In a shady, or even permanently damp spot, this is a stunning plant which will make you gasp. Very, very few viable seeds are produced, and these are individually collected. A perfect choice for a woodland garden. ... Learn More

These rare dwarf woody sub shrubs grow at altitude in the South American Andes, right down to Patagonia where they descend nearly to sea level. With showy massed bunches of sizeable, lemon-coloured, slightly flattened inflated pouch-flowers on strong graceful stems, they are easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. They appreciate and deserve shelter from excessive winter wetness, and therefore are even better in the rock garden, or even as a pot plant! ... Learn More

This large Canna species is a striking plant with large ovate leaves resembling a banana plant, a native to forests in South America and the Caribbean, found at moderate altitudes up to 2000m. In late summer terminal inflorescence with small orange-red flowers followed by round, fuzzy, light-yellow fruits appear. ... Learn More

A truly spectacular flower, now acknowledged as a rare British native woodland plant. In early Spring, from bizarre, coral-like, white tuberous roots, sprout sturdy stems bearing attractive red-veined pink flowers. As the purple stem ages it produces purple/almost black bulbils in the leaf axils, which finally drop off to produce new plants the following year. Bulbils may suggest that it is invasive. This is certainly not so in our very sizeable gardens where, in a damp shady spot, it slowly makes an attractive and reliable early display for our visitors. Another easy-to-grow hardy plant to in ... Learn More

A valuable new introduction. In early spring bright clumps of waxy cream-coloured blades erupt from the bare soil. An exciting and distinctive grass for an open spot or beside water. Later, long catkins of pendulous seeds hang down. One of the very few variegated/coloured grasses coming true from seed. ... Learn More