If you have a greenhouse, cucumbers can be grown quite easily. Cucumber Glasshouse Duo will provide you with fresh cucumbers, alongside your greenhouse tomatoes, throughout the summer.
For an unusual house plant that will certainly draw attention, look no further than Sarracenia leucophylla. Commonly known as the Pitcher plant, this carnivorous plant produces slender, deeply veined pitchers that colour to crimson red at their open mouths.
The Swiss Cheese Plant is instantly recognisable with its glossy, split foliage. The large heart-shaped foliage creates a luxourious feel in brightly lit rooms such as conservatories, and large living spaces. Monstera deliciosa needs space to fulfil its potential but will make a superb focal point with maturity. Height and spread: 2.5m (8').
Sansevieria trifasciata var. laurentii is grown for its leathery, sword-like foliage with a stiff, upright habit. The leaves are mottled green with bright gold variegated edges. Commonly known as Mother-In-Laws Tongue, Sansevieria is an easy to grow, and virtually indestructible house plant. Height: 1m (39). Spread: 60cm (24).
Calathea 'Freddy' is an eye-catching tropical plant that brings a touch of the tropics to a warm, bright room. The long, lush leaves are decorated with contrasting, feather-like markings, and arch gently at the leaf tips to create an elegant display. This exotic looking house plant enjoys good humiity, making it perfect for a bright bathroom or kitchen. Height and spread: 60cm (24).
An unusual and rarely seen variety of Sundew, with Australian origins. This fascinating carnivorous plant traps insect with its sticky pads, before slowly digesting them.
A superb choice for bringing that lush, jungle feel to your home! Dark moss-green leaves are marbled with lime-green markings, creating a showy focal point.
Kokodama is the stylish way to display your house plants. The idea originates from Japan, where they are traditionally made of moss. For a modern twist, this trendy Kokodama is made of coco-fibre, supporting the roots of the plant, to create an elegant indoor hanging display.
Arrow-shaped leaves give this house plant its common name of Arrowhead Plant. Syngonium ?Red Heart? produces pink-flushed foliage on creeping stems that will quietly spread in even a shaded spot.
This stylish looking house plant is much tougher than its appearance would suggest. Aspidistra elatior can tolerate drought, pollution and low light conditions - hence its common name of Cast Iron Plant. Much loved by the Victorians, this leafy house plant remains popular today for its glossy, gently arching foliage that rises on slender stems. Ideal for a hallway, or shaded corner of a cool conservatory. Height and spread: 90cm (36).