A popular and spectacular houseplant, Fatsia japonica produces huge, dark green, deeply divided palmate leaves. The architectural shape makes it a dramatic, tropical feature, and these magnificent plants really need very little attention. Also known as the Castor Oil plant or Japanese Aralia, Fatsia plants are native to southern Japan, Korea and Taiwan where they grow in moist shaded areas and will easily reach 5m (16ft) in height. As a houseplant, it grows to just a fraction of that size, but the amazing leaves still maintain their handsome glossiness, growing up to a foot across. Happiest in a shady part of the house, away from direct sun, with good moisture levels. It shouldn't be allowed to dry out but shouldn't sit in water either. Once mature, unusual, exotic-looking umbrellas of creamy white flowers are produced in the autumn, followed by deep maroon berries. Leafy tropical houseplants like this help to clean the air in your home and can actually improve the environment, clearing the air, removing toxins and adding valuable oxygen to the air that we breathe. Fatsia japonica holds a coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, so you can be sure that this is a proven performer. Supplied as a potted plant, 60cm (2ft) tall in a 21cm pot, growing to 2m (6½ft) tall.
Agapanthus 'Bluestorm' is a new variety of Agapanthus, which has been bred specifically for its flowers. In June, this African Blue Lily grows an abundance of blue blooms on stiff stems, perfect for cut flower displays. It also boasts a long season, ensuring that your cottage garden remains colourful and interesting until the late summer. However, Agapanthus 'Atiblu' is by no means a one-trick pony; its strap-shaped, semi-evergreen foliage can be used to add structure to sunny borders. You won't even have to worry about its wellbeing when you go on holiday, for this hardy perennial tolerates drought exceptionally well, making it a good all-round plant. Height: 75cm (2'6). Spread: 50cm (1'8).
Better known as Croton or Joseph?s Coat, this eye-catching shrub boasts vibrant technicolour foliage! The large, oval leaves are stiff and glossy, with a unique mottled pattern in brilliant red, gold and green. Each evergreen leaf is quite unique, creating a superb focal point for a prominent position indoors.
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A viticella type with fabulous recurved red blooms with a central boss of pale pink petals. Clematis 'Avant-Garde' is a vigorous climber, scaling obelisks, walls and fences with ease. At the end of each season, simply cut the stems back to just above ground level - pruning really couldn't be simpler!
From the Ornamental Fig family, the Rubber Plant has been a popular houseplant from the Victorian times, but now there are newer and better varieties like this form with larger, and wider glossy leaves. Light and Water Although we recommend that it is grown in bright but indirect light, Rubber Plants will tolerate a couple of hours of morning sunshine. These are easy plants to care for as long as you are careful with the watering. Only water once the compost is dry to touch, and make sure that the plant isn't left standing in water. You can mist the leaves during the summer to increase the humidity. Occasionally wash the leaves with a damp sponge or cloth to keep the foliage glossy. Try to maintain an average temperature no lower than 12°C in the winter and avoid any sudden drops in the temperature and cold draughts.
Sinocalycanthus 'Venus', also known as the Carolina Allspice, is a bushy shrub that will become the focus of your garden with its large showy flowers and subtle-coloured autumn display. One of the more exclusive shrubs that you can acquire for your garden, Sinocalycanthus is the end result of an intense breeding program and is rarely offered for sale in garden centres, so this is your chance to get your hands on something really rather special. The main show is from late spring into summer when 'Venus' erupts with a fabulous show of large, magnolia-like, creamy-white flowers with yellow and purple central splashes. The eyecatching blooms are beautifully scented and the first flush will last for several weeks in late spring, before blooming on and off right through until the autumn. There's then the added bonus in autumn when the large, glossy green leaves turn yellow and transform into honey-brown before falling. A strong, reliable grower and fully hardy, Venus is a low maintenance option for those of us with little time to worry about complicated care routines - just prune out any dead or damaged branches and that's it! Supplied as an established plant in a 3L pot, ready to be planted out.
Try your hand at papaya growing with this lovely looking, palm like sub tropical plant.. Whilst not hardy outside the papaya (Carica papaya) makes a superb sunny conservatory specimen. The deeply lobed glossy green leaves alond stand comparison with even the best indoor plants. As the plant matures it bears lovely white blossom followed by elongated fleshy fruits Supplied as an established plant 70-80cm tall in 3L pot. For best results keep moist always and feed reularly. .
Phormium Blondie is primarily grown for its lush-looking foliage;but as an added bonus;red flower spikes will appear in summer adding to its attractiveness. The unique arching green foliage with creamy yellow midstripes make a great feature plan in both borders and containers. Makes a good choice for coastal areas;is very drought resistant and perfect for shady areas.
This brilliant new Easy Fill Basket Pedestal Stand is the effortless way to transform your patio! The Easy Fill basket is a well-established best-seller, because it is very easy to plant up & will allow you to create your best ever displays in literally minutes! This new pedestal Planter gives you a new dimension for displaying them well. This new stand will allow you to have free standing Easy Fills wherever you want in your garden, patio, conservatory or balcony for instant impact. The maximum height of the stand alone is 85cm (33), but can be easily adjusted to the lower height of 53cm (21). The durable, plastic stand has a wide 50cm (20) base for stability, and can also be used to display plants in the bottom. It is quickly and easily assembled, and adds height and impact to patios and decking, where your flower-smothered Easy Fill baskets can be shown off to their best. Note - baskets of either size will need to be purchased separately.
Inspired by a new Scandinavian lifestyle trend called 'umage' which encourages us all to put a little effort into improving our surroundings, this collection of six gorgeous houseplants will breathe new life into your home! Houseplants quite literally improve the quality of the air around you and studies (by NASA no less!) have shown that many plants can improve the atmosphere in your home by adding oxygen and removing toxins, so are a worthwhile addition - plus there's the added benefit that growing plants can help your general wellbeing making you feel happier and healthier! Ideal for beginners who want easy-to-grow, low maintenance plants, this collection is a great way to join the houseplant revolution and transform any living space into a greener and more pleasant place. Undemanding, robust and easy to care for, these indoor plants are tolerant of a range of conditions making them a cost-effective way to fill your home with greenery - ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners alike. We supply six mixed foliage plants in 12cm pots, which could include (although not guaranteed) such beauties as: Chaemaedorea elegans AGM - an award-winning palm with light green, feathery fronds. 1.5 x 1m Dracaena marginata AGM - the Dragon tree, is an evergreen shrub with a crown of long, sword-shaped, dark green leaves, finely edged with reddish-brown. 2.5 x 1.5m Ficus elastica - the well-known rubber plant with large, glossy leaves. 2.5m x 1m Dracaena fragrans AGM - AKA the corn plant, with arching, shiny, sword-shaped leaves much like maize leaves. - 2.5m x 1m Codiaeum Petra - the familiar, brightly coloured Croton plant (or Joseph's Coat) with spectacularly coloured leaves. 1m x 1m Asparagus sprengeri AGM - The emerald fern with gently arching, ferny leaves, perfect for a hanging basket. 60cm x 60cm