Tree ferns were a firm plant hunter's favourite from Victorian times, a symbol of wealth and travel experiences to Australia. They have maintained this sense of mystique ever since. Now you too can grow these surprisingly easy exotic-looking plants too. Harvested under strict license from woodland clearance in Australia and Tasmania, and in very short supply this season, these astonishing plants really will delight and amaze. They grow under the woodland canopy, in the shade, so grow them here in a sheltered spot too. When you water them via the top crown, they will burst back into life, like it's the new rainy season! Because they grow in leaf canopies, most of their food comes from leaves falling into their giant shuttlecock like fronds, funnelling the goodness into the growing crown. Feed and water this crown - rainwater is best if you can collect it. Even at this size of log, new fronds will unfurl spectacularly within a month or so of you watering it. The plant is hardy down to -5 in winter, although the fronds will die back. Cutting these off when they die back is what creates the new trunk, which slowly inches up over many, many years. Keep the crown protected in winter with a layer of straw to keep cold and wet out. When you get it home, plant it in a big pot, or in the garden soil. It takes almost 2 years to root in, so do not be alarmed by this slow growing beauty. Supplied as a 20cm (7in) log ready for immediate potting up.
A stylish and classic look for our ingenious Tower Pot system, a modern grey colouring that will fit in to any planting scheme or design. The supportive frame is specially designed to train plants into pillars of colour on your patio. Easy to assemble, th
With a classic wooden barrel design, this weatherproof pot is ideal for creating a stylish impression on your patio. Made from lightweight plastic, it is easy to move, making it simple to change your display throughout the year.
A real advancement in the concept of ornamental edibles! This attractive Sweet Potato comes from the innovative Treasure Island Series, bred for both flavoursome crops and ornamental qualities.
Display your climbing plants in style with this decorative 38cm (15in) diameter pot including a 2-part frame to support your climbing plant as it climbs higher creating the most spectacular garden feature.
This bushy shrub produces attractive yellow flowers throughout summer. Ht. 1-1.5m. Supplied as bare root plants.
An early bulking, heavy cropping variety for your first crop of the season! The rounded, white skinned and fleshed tubers are quick to produce 'baby new potatoes' with a firm waxy texture. Potato 'Rocket' has good all-round disease resistance including golden eelworm, and is easy to grow in the ground or in potato bags.
In a recent taste test Potato 'Setanta' was voted the best for roasting, with crisp, golden skin and buttery flesh which just melts in the mouth. High dry-matter content means this potato is also fantastic for baking, chips, and wedges.
These strong paper sacks can hold up to 25kg of potato tubers and are ideal for storing your potatoes after harvesting. The thick paper blocks out light, preventing your potatoes from turning green.
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For an convenient and easy way to grow potatoes on your patio look no further than our Potato Growing Bags. These durable black/grey bags hold 8 litres of compost and the black and grey colouring prevents light reaching the developing potato tubers for healthy and delicious crops; and absorbs heat for a quick start in the spring.