Lagenaria siceraria, commonly known as bottle gourd, calabash gourd, or white-flowered gourd, is a vine plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Native to Africa, it has been cultivated for thousands of years and is known for its unique bottle-shaped fruits. Lagenaria siceraria is a vigorous climbing vine with large, lobed leaves. The vines can sprawl over the ground or climb on support structures such as trellises. The plant produces large, white, and sometimes fragrant flowers. The flowers are monoecious, meaning that individual plants bear both male and female flowers. The most distinct ... Learn More

A shrub or small tree, rarely more than 2 m (6 ft.) tall, growing in dry deciduous forests, in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and South Africa. It usually develops multiple stems, covered by dark gray-brown bark, upright, elliptical leaves with toothed margins, grayish-green above and pale green below and yellow or orange flowers, followed by spherical, reddish brown, edible fruits. In Botswana, the fruits of Grewia flava are highly appreciated and are used in the preparation of traditional beer and snacks. It is best adapted to warm temperate and drier tropical climates. Seeds germina ... Learn More

Not much is known about Guzmania Candelabrum other than its origins of being native to equador and columbia. A tender tropical forest plant rarely offered. Seeds are also interesting and are very fine and hairy similar to some grass seeds. It may also work well as a house plant! ... Learn More

A beautiful, small bromeliad that forms mildly clustering rosettes of reddish mottled leaves that are spiny along the margins. Hechtia stenopetala is native to scrublands and dry forests in eastern central Mexico. It makes an attractive ground cover for the desert garden that is very hardy against drought and can take a bit of cold as well. ... Learn More

This gem is a recently selected, beautifully refined form of our native hogweed (NOT the poisonous "Giant Hogweed). It opens sizeable, dusky pink umbels which are stunning in a mixed border, where this gorgeous plant will be perfect for attracting bees and other pollinators. Definitely not to be confused with the invasive, non-native and phytotoxic giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum). ... Learn More

Probably the best of the popular Christmas hollies, despite its name, this variegated form is a female holly! Holly is dioecious, meaning plants are either male or female, therefore you need to grow several to ensure you get some of the berried females. Males are used purely to cross-pollinate them to ensure plentiful berries are produced! It makes a compact, conical, evergreen shrub that has broad, ovate, friendly and only partly spiny leaves, that are slightly shiny and variegated with dark green and a rich yellow edge. You will various forms and variegations, and it is very hardy, and tole ... Learn More

Indigofera hirsuta is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to a height of about 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet). It is characterized by its slender, hairy stems and pinnately compound leaves, which are covered in fine hairs, giving the plant a somewhat fuzzy or hirsute appearance. The shrub produces clusters of pea-like flowers that can range in color from pink to purple. These inflorescences are borne at the tips of the branches and create a visually appealing display. The flowering period varies depending on the specific growing conditions and geographic location. The compound leaves consist o ... Learn More

Yet another lovely colour variant of this bone hardy easy-to-grow flower. Pale blue iris flowers slowly metamorphose into inflated pods filled with shiny, golden, almost perfectly spherical seeds. These finally hang onto the seed cases as they burst in early winter making a dazzling display, and remain thus for very many weeks. Once again, this new variety was discovered shining brightly amongst the hundreds and thousands of wild red-berried plants lining our fields at Plant World in Devon in the UK. These burst open in late autumn, and are brightly displayed into winter, adding an unusual bra ... Learn More

A brand new sport of this lovely bone-hardy garden flower. A single plant appeared in one of our boundary hedgerows bearing the usual blue flowers but also, surprisingly, most decorative and attractive, palest creamy yellow seeds which are almost identical in colour to corn on the cob. These burst open in late autumn, and are brightly displayed into winter, adding an unusual brand-new colour to the autumn garden! It comes rewardingly true from seed, but any new variations can be removed, and protected, when the berries are displayed in its first autumn. Although this lovely variant actually lo ... Learn More

Striking pinkish-purple flowers open on upright stems up to 1 metre tall bearing long, narrow leaves. As it flowers earlier than many hybrids, it helps to extend the short Iris season. Very easily grow, it quickly forms a large hardy clump that improves each year! ... Learn More

Kochia scoparia, commonly known as summer cypress, burning bush, or Mexican fireweed, is an annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. Native to Eurasia, it has been introduced to various regions around the world and is known for its distinctive appearance and adaptability. Kochia typically grows as a bushy, rounded, or slightly conical plant. It starts with an upright growth habit, but as it matures, it can take on a more spreading and open form. The leaves of Kochia scoparia are small, linear, and alternate along the stems. During the growing season, the foliage is oft ... Learn More

Lilium ciliatum, commonly known as the Tiger Lily or Leopard Lily, is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the Liliaceae family. The Tiger Lily is renowned for its large, showy flowers. Each stem bears a cluster of pendant or Turk's cap-shaped blossoms with recurved petals. The distinctive feature of these flowers is their striking color pattern, with orange to deep red petals adorned with dark spots, resembling the coat of a tiger or leopard. Lilium ciliatum typically grows from a bulb, producing tall, sturdy stems that can reach heights of 3 to 6 feet (about 1 to 2 meters). The lance-sha ... Learn More

Lilium dauricum, commonly known as the Turquoise Lily or Siberian Lily, is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the Liliaceae family. The star attraction of Lilium dauricum is its exquisite, nodding flowers. Each stem bears a cluster of 2 to 6 turkscap-shaped blossoms with recurved petals. The unique coloration of the flowers can vary but often includes shades of turquoise, violet, or pink, with darker spots or markings. Lilium dauricum is native to various regions in Asia, including Siberia, Mongolia, China, and Korea. This lily is well-adapted to a range of habitats, from meadows to fore ... Learn More

These beautiful cottage-garden favourites have been newly bred at Plant World, using their numerous different varieties and species. Multi-branching stems produce spikes encrusted with countless delicate "snapdragon" flowers over a long period from spring to autumn. These open in a wide range of colours as illustrated. Dead-heading soon produces a repeat flush of flowers, right into late autumn! ... Learn More

Lychinis fulgens, also known as scarlet lychnis or Himalayan catchfly, is an enchanting herbaceous perennial that commands attention with its vivid and intense scarlet-red blooms. Lance-shaped leaves, arranged in opposing pairs along the stems, grace the plant. These leaves, adorned in a rich green hue, contribute to the overall lush appearance. The true spectacle of Lychnis fulgens lies in its captivating scarlet-red flowers. These blooms, with their tubular or bell-shaped structure, are clustered elegantly at the pinnacle of tall, upright stems Embracing a lengthy blooming period from late s ... Learn More