Cacti are well loved house plants, but rarely seen outdoors in the UK! This Chamaecereus x Lobivia hybrid changes all that, making a superb hardy ?Garden Cactus? that can survive short periods as low as -7C (45F). Echinopsis hybrid (Chamaelobivia group) makes a real talking point in well drained rockeries, alpine troughs and gravel gardens.
The Fuchsia was originally from Brazil, and in 1939 the ?Lady Boothby? was bred from the original and was given its name from the founder of the British Fuchsia Society.
Transform your garden into a tropical paradise with this fantastically exotic Fan Palm! Chamaerops humilis (also known as the Dwarf Fan Palm) are the palms you will see growing all across the Mediterranean - and if ever there was a plant to give your garden a holiday feel, then this is it ! Despite their exotic good looks, fan palms are frost hardy to -5C! so will withstand frost but benefit from going undercover if the temperature drops too low. With their large round leaves that are cut into linear, fan-like segments growing abundantly in a round, compact bush, these Chamaerops humilis are perfect for pots on your patio, or they'll make a striking spectacle in a sunny border. Like all palms, Chamaerops are very easy to grow and love hot sunny weather plus they are drought tolerant when established so a great option for those who tend to forget to water now and again!
Also known as the Windmill Palm or Chusan Palm, Trachycarpus fortunei is evergreen and one of the hardiest palm trees you can get, easily surviving past -10°C so it is ideal for growing in the variable British climate! This is your opportunity to get your hands on one of the hardiest palms that we have. with its deep-green, tough, fan-shaped leaves producing wonderful shadows on your patio or lawn when mature, this exotic beauty will be a brilliant centrepiece wherever you decide to plant it, bringing an exciting feel of the tropics to your garden. As well as being suitable for planting directly into your garden in a warm, sunny spot, Trachycarpus is ideal for a large patio pot as it's compact and slow growing. This means that you can enjoy it regardless of the size of your garden, and if you move, you simply take it with you without worrying about losing your investment. Supplied as an established potted plant, approx. 60-70cm tall (including pot), Trachycarpus will grow around 5-10cm a year, ultimately reaching a height of 10m with a spread of around 1.5m. Winner of a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be guaranteed that this is a garden-worthy plant that has been trialled and tested for its suitability to grow in UK gardens.
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Fuchsia ?Tom West? boasts variegated pale green and cream leaves with unusual pink veins that make a perfect backdrop to the dainty cerise pink and purple flowers from June to September. Like all fuchsias 'Tom West' is perfect for containers, window boxes and hanging baskets but don't forget that they can be planted in beds and borders for attractive ground cover too. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 60cm (24).
This excellent, popular dwarf fuchsia produces a succession of striking pink-red and purple flowers from June throughout summer, with a compact, mound-forming habit. Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' is fully hardy and ideal for planting out in a border, but copes just as well in pots and rockeries. Good tolerance to shade but grows best in a sunny spot in the garden and can even be trained as a low hedge. Height and spread: 30cm (12).
The best gerberas you will ever grow in your garden! You'll adore these bright, large gerbera flowers, that are now proven to be winter hardy in the UK, so they'll return every year. They'll give you three seasons of beautiful blooms flowering from late spring until late in autumn. Lots of large flowers in three ultra-vivid colours are perched atop sturdy stems - ideal for cutting for an indoor display. Collection comprises: 'Sweet Dreams' (pink), 'Sweet Glow' (orange-red) and 'Sweet Honey' (warm yellow). Supplied in 7cm pots.
This product is offered for sale for home delivery exclusively via our website only. The images represent established plants, the supplied product may be younger. All heights listed are approximate and fully established plant heights may vary. The amount of foliage, buds or bloom on the plant will depend on what part of the season the product is purchased. Please see description below for full product details.With its deep-green, tough, fan-shaped leaves producing wonderful shadows on your patio or lawn when mature, this exotic beauty will be a brilliant centrepiece wherever you decide to plant it, bringing an exciting feel of the tropics to your garden. As well as being suitable for planting directly into your garden in a warm, sunny spot, Trachycarpus is ideal for a large patio pot as its compact and slow growing. Bring the warm glow and bright colours of the Mediterranean into your garden without the cost of a plane ticket. Mediterranean plants are a good way to create a strong focal point that will have visitors talking about and admiring for a long time. Supplied as an established potted plant, heights as shown including pot. Top Tips- Simply cut off the leaves when they turn brown and over time, an upright, woody, fibrous trunk is formed.Care Guide- Grow in any well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or lightly dappled shade.- Needs protection from strong or cold drying winds and will need protection from hard winter frosts by wrapping the leaves.- If you live in an area prone to frost, you should consider growing Trachycarpus in a pot.- Use a soil-based compost, such as John Innes No 2, with extra grit added to improve stability of the post and help drainage.- Add controlled-release fertiliser granules to the pot or use a liquid feed every two week from mid-spring to late summer.- Check plants and repot every two years in spring so that the soil does not become exhausted and stale.Planting Time:March - AugustAbout You GardenEstablished for over 50 years, our award winning trusted plant supplier are based in South Lincolnshire. Their experienced team take care of a wide variety of both native and continental plants.Delivery InformationThis product benefits from a specialised plant shipment service and is delivered directly from the supplier. All products are packaged with extreme care and transported in specially designed plant containers. Delivery is only available to mainland England and Wales (see delivery exclusion information below) for this product. Please be aware when ordering multiple plants they may be arrive on different dates. This is due to some of the products being dispatched from separate warehouses to ensure the best conditions for delivery.Delivery exclusions: Regrettably we are unable to deliver to: AB, BT, DD8-11, GY, HS, IM, IV, JE, KA27-28, KW, PA20-80, PH19-50, TR21-25, ZE. Order received to excluded delivery location will be automatically cancelled and refunded. Please note: Plants and trees are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details.In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team within 24 hours. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.