A close but much rarer relative of the "Chilean Lantern Tree" from the cold region of Patagonia in South America. Pretty sprays of fragrant, frilly white bell-shaped flowers appear in late summer followed by red, locket-like seed-pods, which persist into late autumn. ... Learn More

From robust clumps of sword-shaped leaves in spring, thrust up strong, branching spikes of brilliant red, flared, funnel-shaped flowers in mid-summer. This superb and reliable very long-lived performer is happy in any position . ... Learn More

One of the most attractive and easy-to-grow of all tropical plants, this gorgeous evergreen cycad produces branched stems, each one being topped by a crown of 30 - 40 leaves that can each be up to a meter long after several years. It is often a feature of hotel gardens in warmer countries where it produces a brown, furry, football-sized heart, from which, when it is mature, appears a cluster of attractive, egg-like, bright red seeds. Although it can grow larger in hot countries outside, in cooler countries it makes an imposing, very long-lived specimen in a large pot, and is perfect in a sun l ... Learn More

Rosettes of superbly marked and marbled leaves surround bunches of rose-petalled flowers, blotched at the base and veined in red. Autumn flowering Cyclamen graecum is a very variable species with a wild distribution which includes the southern parts of the mainland of Greece and the south coast of Turkey, and part of the north of Cyprus. In cultivation, some forms of the plant will stand significant frost particularly if the tuber is deeply planted. There is also evidence that flowering is encouraged if the plant receives a degree of baking in the summer, as long as there is a little moistur ... Learn More

Plants produce handsome silver-marked foliage with red, pink or ivory white flowers in August and September. They are completely hardy and relatively easy, naturalising by self-seeding. Cyclamen hederifolium has a wide distribution stretching from south eastern France, through Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, (including Crete and many of the Aegean Islands). It is very tolerant of dry shade being summer deciduous, coming back to life with the late summer rains. ... Learn More

This species has attractive leaves often marked in pink or silvery-grey, and bears in autumn, pale pink flowers with a small purple basal blotch. These are generally sub-orbicular with shallow dentations at the margins. The upper surface often has silvery markings, but very often there are carmine-pink zones which are especially pronounced when the leaves are immature, and often ages to a silvery grey. In some forms the red colouring covers the entire surface of the leaf, ageing to an allover silver wash. This form is available in cultivation under the name C. mirabile 'Tilebarn Ann'. An inte ... Learn More

Trusses of tubular red flowers open above long, thick, hairy rough leaves. This unusual plant from Southern Europe makes a delightful specimen for a stony spot where it will slowly naturalise if it is happy. ... Learn More

Cyphomandra betacea 'Yellow', commonly known as Yellow Tamarillo or Yellow Tree Tomato, is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Andes region of South America. It produces large, heart-shaped leaves with a purple tinge, adding ornamental value to gardens. In spring to early summer, it bears clusters of small, fragrant, pink-white flowers, which give way to egg-shaped, glossy yellow fruits approximately 10 cm (4 inches) in length. The yellow fruits have a milder, sweeter flavor compared to the red variety, making them ideal for fresh consumption or culinary uses such as ja ... Learn More

Numerous brightest orange-red flowers open in late summer on plants which have quite finely dissected, bright green foliage. Originating from the mountainous regions of Mexico, they can grow extrely large in the right conditions, especially in good soil and with shelter of a wall. Although often reputed to be tender, the plants that produced these seeds have lived happily outside here with no protection for more than 15 years. ... Learn More

This improved dwarf strain of Dahlia is a superb mix of vibrant colours - yellows, oranges and red, to pink, white and purples. Producing double and semi-double blooms against a backdrop of lush, deep bronze foliage, they are ideal for larger pots and planters, in borders or dotted around to fill in gaps. Very easy to manage and will deliver a good performance come rain or shine in summer. ... Learn More

Dahlia 'Sunny Reggae', commonly known as Sunny Reggae Dahlia, is a vibrant, semi-dwarf variety celebrated for its unique, multicolored blooms. The flowers feature fiery shades of yellow, orange, and red, often with streaks or blends that create a lively, tropical appearance. This compact dahlia is perfect for adding bold splashes of color to borders, containers, or cutting gardens, and its blooms are ideal for floral arrangements. This dahlia thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soils, rewarding gardeners with a profusion of blooms from mid-summer until the first frost. Its compact ... Learn More

With exceptionally beautiful bronze foliage, and large, single flowers in a flamboyant mix of rich colours - deep reds, orange, pinks and gold, this makes a wonderful cut flower. It can even be very easily grown as a half-hardy annual and will flower the first year from seed, and is related to the famous and expensive "Bishop Series. Alternatively, you can save the tubers, when formed, for ensuing years, simply leaving them in the ground in milder areas. Absolutely spectacular in bedding and containers. ... Learn More

Delonix regia, "Flamboyant" or royal poinciana is a very distinctive, deciduous tropical tree with fern-like leaves,and large clusters of bright red and scarlet-orange blossoms, that is considered one of the most beautiful trees in the world! It produces enormous pendulous, 60 centimetre long seed pods! Although widely cultivated in the tropics since the 19th century, the native habitat of flamboyant was unknown to science until the 1930s, when it was rediscovered growing in the wild in Madagascar. The tree is commonly cultivated in the tropics and subtropics, but is under increasing threa ... Learn More

This mix of Delosperma hybrids will produce vigorous, creeping plants with a multitude of flower colours from white to yellow, orange, pink and red. The plants are very hardy and will adapt to temperate winters with snow and ice. When grown in wetter climates they must have excellent drainage. ... Learn More

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