If you like Dicksonia tree ferns but find them too large or expensive, why not try this new alternative? This dwarf Brazilian tree fern has only recently been introduced to the UK and is sure to be the next big thing for the home gardener. The compact plants are ideal for patio pots and thrive in low light, so they're great for giving an exotic touch to your garden. Young fronds unfurl in a bronze shade, turning shiny green as they open and and reach up to 70cm (28) tall. This fern will gradually form a small trunk, reaching around 30cm tall in 10 years. Although tropical in origin, Blechnum brasiliense is hardy enough to grow in most areas of the UK gardens, tolerating temperatures as low as -5C (23F) but will it will appreciate a sheltered spot and some protection in winter. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 70cm (28).
These Gerbera will bloom from May until the first frosts in sunshine shades of orange and yellow. With their large, daisy-like flower heads they will provide you with a continuous supply of freshly cut flowers with up to 50 blooms per plant.
These Gerbera will bloom from May until the first frosts in sunshine shades of orange and yellow. With their large, daisy-like flower heads they will provide you with a continuous supply of freshly cut flowers with up to 50 blooms per plant.