This astonishing and extremely rare plant has pointed, evergreen leaves that look and feel just like holly. But surprisingly, this is no relation! Even plant geeks are astounded when long fat buds burst open into a dazzling display of flamboyant, waxy, tubular red and orange flowers, the fiery display continuing into late autumn! This valuable plant from cold southern Chile, will make a beautiful, slow-growing, long-lived shrub for a sheltered spot in your garden, and like so many plants from the high Andes is unexpectedly hardy. It is rarely seen in cultivation, and very few seeds are ever se ... Learn More

With abundant pink-blushed, fragrant flowers, and flower buds that appear on the purple stems in late spring, Deutzia Pink Blush makes a fantastic addition to any garden. Discovered at Plant World as a seedling, the colours of subsequent seedlings invariably come true. With contrasting medium-green foliage, this low-growing mounded shrub is ideal for raised beds and rockeries as it can be pruned and trained to spread sideways. ... Learn More

An unusually large flowered form of the "Chilean Firebush" collected as seed on the banks of Lago Cucao, Chiloe Island, during our 1994 Chile Expedition (RB94051). As this seed has wild diversity you will find that the clusters of tubular flowers that appear in early summer vary from crimson to an unforgettable bright red. Many plants grown in the UK are cuttings originally from the same plant, but this is new blood! ... Learn More

Erythrina caffra, commonly known as the African Coral Tree, enchants with its vibrant coral-colored flowers that bloom in clusters during the spring. These tubular blossoms, ranging from intense orange-red to coral hues, create a visually stunning spectacle, attracting pollinators and adding a burst of color to any landscape. featuring large, compound leaves that intricately divide, forming a lush canopy. This foliage not only provides an attractive backdrop to the brilliant flowers but also offers shade and visual interest, enhancing the overall allure of the tree. Native to South Africa, Ery ... Learn More

Escallonia pulverulenta, commonly known as the Chilean escallonia, is a splendid evergreen shrub. This particular species belongs to the family Escalloniaceae. With a moderate growth rate, Escallonia pulverulenta typically reaches a height of 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) and spreads to about 6 feet (1.8 meters). Its compact and bushy form makes it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, or as a standalone specimen. The shrub boasts small, glossy, dark green leaves with a subtle serrated edge. The foliage releases a sweet fragrance when brushed against, adding a sensory delight to ... Learn More

Native to Australia (where currently the largest known specimen is not far short of 300 ft tall), this attractive gum, with attractive fluffy, lemon-coloured flowers, will make a handsome statement in a large garden. It is very fast-growing but very easy to keep in check by pruning, and the young foliage of this Eucalyptus is beloved of flower arrangers everywhere, so if you want to keep your specimen small feel free to pollard away! ... Learn More

Euonymus alatus, commonly known as Burning Bush, is a deciduous shrub prized for its stunning autumn display of vibrant red foliage. Its green leaves transform into fiery crimson hues in fall, creating a dramatic focal point in gardens and landscapes. This shrub is also characterized by its corky, winged stems, which add unique textural interest during winter. While its flowers are small and inconspicuous, they give way to red-orange berries that attract birds, adding ecological value to this ornamental plant. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, Euonymus alatus is ... Learn More

One of the most versatile evergreen shrubs with a spreading habit, it has broad, yellow-margined leaves, with fine autumn and winter colour, which are tinged pink in winter. The fruit is a four-lobed, pale green pod-like berry, which splits open to reveal the attractive, fleshy-coated orange seeds. It makes an excellent specimen shrub, a low informal hedge or an ideal climber on walls. AGM Winner ... Learn More

Noted for its most dramatic foliage and gorgeous ornamental berries, this sizeable tree, or deciduous shrub, is invaluable in the autumn and winter garden. Its foliage of huge, ovate, mid-green leaves turns to vibrant crimson-to-ruby red in early autumn, making the whole plant glow with colour. ... Learn More

The pure white flowers of this early summer flowering shrub give rise to the name - The Bride - or the Pearl Bush, as the opening flower buds have an astonishing resemblance to strings of pearls wrapped around the branches. In April and May it can produce an unforgettable cascading waterfall of sweetly perfumed ivory-white flowers. ... Learn More

A tropical-looking, frost-hardy evergreen shrub with large, leathery, brightly-polished leaves. Panicles of white flowers appear late in the year and much later still, in March and April, come the large clusters of jet-back berries. ... Learn More

This sizeable evergreen tree has a buttressed trunk and a spreading crown, and bark that is smooth and grey, with small pale brown pustules. The attractive clusters of orange-red fruits are officially described as edible, but they are hard and not palatable and are usually grown for their ornamental effect. The large leaves, a little like the rubber plant, have wonderfully pale green veins that show up beautifully against the emerald green of the leaves. This particular ficus is a beautiful addition to any home and makes an excellent container plant. ... Learn More

An unusually small tree in the wild, it has disproportionately large leaves, hence one of its common names, which start intensely red, and turn more and more green when reaching their ultimate size of up to 50 cm length. Its edible fruits, which ripen both on branches and the trunk, are used to make jams, juices and curries in India, whilst in Vietnam, unripe fruits are also used in salads. It also provides various traditional medicinal uses, and its large strong leaves are often used as plates! The tree is cultivated in India and from Myanmar to Vietnam and SW China and Brazil. ... Learn More

Measured by canopy coverage, the giant banyan trees of India are the largest trees in the world. These amazing trees produce propagating roots which grow downwards as aerial roots and once they reach the ground, they become woody trunks that can become indistinguishable from the main trunk. The leaves are large, leathery, glossy green and elliptical in shape, and the leaf bud is covered by two large scales which falls as the leaf develops, young leaves having an attractive reddish tinge. This tree is considered sacred in India and often shelters a small temple underneath, and indeed it is one ... Learn More

Probably the most commonly grown evergreen tree indoors throughout the world, this species can make an excellent house or patio plant, with pendulous branches bearing glossy, slender-pointed ovate leaves, up to 12cm in length. The flowers are followed by small, reddish-orange fruits which slowly change to black. Outdoors it is one of the easiest trees to keep looking perfect in the correct climate (USDA zone 9b). With its elegant growth and tolerance of poor growing conditions, it does best in bright, sunny conditions but will also tolerate considerable shade. ... Learn More