A striking evergreen shrub, Cordyline australis 'Torbay Red' will add spectacular Mediterranean style to your garden in summer. With its long, arching, sword-like foliage that typically grows on a single stem, it has a distinctive palmlike appearance and compact growth - a great choice for planting in containers to add character to patios and sunny balconies. Also known as the cabbage palm, Cordyline australis 'Torbay Red' has deep bronze-red leaves, making it a perfect plant to add contrast of form and colour in a mixed border. Mature plants produce clusters of sweetly scented, ivory-white blossom in the summer and berries in the autumn, so the bees and birds will love it too! Fully deserving of its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, this is a proven performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can plant this with confidence to achieve stunning displays for many years to come. Hardy to around -5C, we recommend that 'Torbay Red' is grown in a large pot where it can be moved under cover in the winter to protect it from the worst of the cold weather. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, it will reach approximately 2.5m x 1m in 10 years.
This fabulous cordyline will bring a tropical feel to your garden wherever you position it - whether as a specimen plant in your beds or borders, or in a decorative pot as an eye-catching feature for your patio, terrace, or balcony to provide instant impact in even the most compact of spaces. Or plant into a modern container and place it by a doorway, gateway or at the end of a path for an exotic focal point. Attractive swirls of long, swordlike leaves fan out symmetrically from a central, slow-growing trunk; and being evergreen, it will look attractive all year round, maintaining colour and structure through the autumn and winter when other plants begin to fade. Place yours in a sunny spot and it will thrive for years to come! The bigger the plant, the hardier it will become - it can withstand temperatures of -7°C, but we always recommend using frost-protection fleece or wrapping, or bringing container-grown plants into a garage, porch or greenhouse during the coldest winters. Supplied as an established plant, approx. 55+cm tall, in a 14cm pot, ready to pot on or plant out.
Without doubt, the toughest and hardiest of all ornamental bananas in the UK, it is grown for it's dramatic and tough leaves, and once mature, it's amazing and long lasting golden yellow flowers - hence it's name. From high up in the Chinese Mountains of Yunnan, it is naturally very tough, and exposed to temperaturees well below freezing. It forms a much thicker, tougher and sturdier trunk-stem than other bananas, which is very tough and hardy. Even if leaves are damaged by frosts, more and new leaves emerge in Spring, as well as numerous 'pups' round the side. The flower is in fact it's last hurrah, a 6 Month epic flower display, but a sign the plant will die - but fear not - you will have plenty of established pups round the side in a clump, EACH of which will grow and develop to maturity too. It is thus best regarded as a clump forming perennial. It is also much shorter and less vigorous than other huge banana plants too at around 4-5ft tall maximum, making it ideal for large pots in small gardens - grow in full sun or shade, it makes a great talking point. Note - it does not produce any edible banana fruit, not even tiny ornamental ones. Very easy to grow, and a great exotic looking patio focal point.
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, 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. Unlike the more mature Tree Ferns we sell, that come as 'potter' logs are at least 10 years old, this is a very young variety that you can watch flourish and grow for many years. It really is amaxing how quickly your Tree Fern will grow. They are hardy down to -5 in Winter, although the fronds will die back. Keep the crown protected in Winter with a layer of straw or fleece 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. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Supplied as a young, established plant, in a 17cm pot ready to pot on or plant out.
We were blown away when we saw these simply beautiful Living Willow sculptures - combining fabulous designs with easy care gardening, for amazing garden impact. Superb as a garden feature plant, each sculpture is hand-made, so varies slightly form pot to pot, from living, but dormant Willow stems, skilfully woven into stunning designs. Once planted inot the pot, they begin to root away, and then in Spring produce a crown of leaves on top. The overall effect of a stunning trunk effect, and leaves on top creates a magical look. Grow them on into larger pots, or plant direct into the ground, over a number of years, the individual stems gradually grow into each other and merge into one exotic lattice trunk. They are reasonably straight forward to care for over rmany years. Cut back top growth hard in early Spring, then try to shape 2 or 3 times in Summer. Remove any leaves that occasionally appear on the bare stems. NB: Heights quoted are height of stems above pot, before leaves grow. When the willow is first planted you can't water it enough! Keep well watered until it has formed a good clump of root.
This fabulous collection of Cordyline plants and decorative urns will create a wonderfully exotic effect in your own garden. Perfect for adding a modern twist to patio, terrace and even balcony displays, these cordyline plants provide instant impact in even the most compact of space. These Cordyline plants will bring a touch of Mediterranean warmth to your garden while you sit back and enjoy the warm summer breeze. Their regular swirled pattern of leaves from the slow growing trunk create a unique look and what's best of all is that because they're evergreen, they'll look fantastic all year-round, adding colour to your garden when everything else is fading. The bigger the plant, the hardier they are - these can withstand a -7°C winter ok, but we always suggest frost protection fleeces or wrapping, or bring into a garage or porch for during the coldest winters. Also included with this pair of Cordyline are a pair of vertical stripe plastic urns with a 36cm diameter providing you with a real "instant impact" kit. Re-pot your Cordyline right away into these modern, decorative planters and place either side of doorways, gateways, pathways or patios and decking for a show-stopping display in minutes!
The dazzling leaves of Cordyline 'Southern Splendour' will add a tropical touch to your garden with their stunning colour and bold shape. The leaves are olive green with broad, bright pink edges and narrow pink stripes that look absolutely amazing, especially with sunlight shining through them, and the architectural shape makes it a great statement plant on a patio, terrace or balcony as well as in the ground. Initially the evergreen leaves form a dense clump at ground level, but eventually Cordyline 'Southern Splendour' grows to form a small, palm-like tree reaching over 3m (10ft). Evergreen and hardy to -5°C (23°F), this cordyline looks fantastic all year-round, adding colour to your garden when all else begins to fade. We do suggest though using frost protection fleeces or wrapping or bring your plant into a garage or porch during the coldest winters. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot.
Strelitzia reginae or Bird of Paradise produces spectacular, long-lasting and unique vivid orange and blue flowers, which look much like a tropical bird. They make a stunning feature houseplant or conservatory specimen, with their tall blooms rising on vertical stems up above their glaucous leaves to 1.8m (6') tall - a florist's dream as they are incredibly long lasting! In addition to their much-prized blooms, Strelizia grow large, paddle-shaped leaves which make an exotic, year-round architectural display even when the plants are not in flower. A striking addition to your conservatory, and suitable as a patio plant through the summer, the bird of paradise is indeed a stunning plant - you can even plunge them pot and all, into your tropical border throughout the summer for an instant, tropical effect. Supplied as an established young plant in a 12cm pot.
The hip n trendy Zamioculcas is the plant that is on everyone's wish list. Stylish and incredibly easy to look after, there's no wonder that it's become a social media superstar! This easy-going houseplant is one of the most forgiving that you can grow. It's OK if you forget to water it, tolerates low light, rarely needs feeding and shrugs off pests and disease - what's not to love?!! Zamioculcas zamiifolia is a member of the Arum (Araceae) family and is more widely known as the (much more pronounceable) ZZ plant. It's an evergreen houseplant with thick, succulent stems fringed with glossy, feathered leaves - a real sight to behold! Perfect for a sunny windowsill out of direct sunlight, the ZZ plant is so easy to grow that it's virtually indestructible, with a cast-iron constitution that makes it ideal for almost any position in the home. It'll put up with a degree of neglect almost without adverse effects - perfect if you occasionally forget to water your plants! Supplied as a 60cm tall (including nursery pot) specimen plant. Please note that the decorative pot is not included, see 'as supplied' photo.
Not your ordinary fern, the Bears Paw Fern (Plebodium 'Blue Star) is an attractive and vigorous houseplant with a subtle deep blue-green leaf colour, looking almost like an exotic indoor seaweed! Evergreen, it does not lose its leaves and retains its wonderful colour all year, making it a decorative and striking plant to decorate your home - perfect to give as a gift or a housewarming present. As the plant grows, the fronds develop finger-shaped lobes as they mature, held on long stems and looking very much like an outstretched paw, hence its more common name of Bear's Paw or Rabbit Foot. Easy to grow and look after, your Bear's Paw will tolerate low light and as a natural inhabitant of tropical rainforests, Plebodium does like its humidity high so is perfect for a bathroom or kitchen where it will thrive in a bright spot, out of direct sunlight. An interesting and unusual fern, Blue Star is also perfect for cutting and flower arranging so don't be afraid to conjure up your inner designer! Supplied as an established plant in a 12cm pot, growing to around 30cm x 30cm. Note Decorative pot in images is for display purposes only and is not supplied.
One of the most well-known indoor plants, Nephrolepis exaltata, known more commonly as the sword fern or Boston fern, is an evergreen, perennial houseplant with graceful, arching fronds that are a delicate green. Evergreen, 'Green Moment' is slightly darker and retains its wonderful colour all year with less browning and die-back than other varieties ofered for sale, making it a decorative and striking plant to decorate your home - perfect to give as a gift or a housewarming present, and spectacular in a hanging basket or pot where it can cascade over the edges. This favourite of Victorian plant hunters is not just a pretty face either - gardeners have known for years that houseplants are great features for the home, helping you to get a good, restful night's sleep, and now we know why. Research by NASA has shown that one of their most useful features is their ability to keep the air inside your home clean, removing toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene, and giving out valuable oxygen at night. Easy to grow and look after, your Boston Fern loves a humid atmosphere so is perfect for a bathroom or kitchen where it will thrive in a shady part of a brightly lit room. Supplied as an established plant in a 12cm pot, ready to place where you need it! Note Decorative pot in images is for display purposes only and is not supplied.
Musa 'Tropicana' is a dwarf form of banana plant that can easily be kept as an indoor house plant due to its compact, yet fast-growing nature, bringing a lush, tropical feel to your home. The perfect miniature tree, 'Tropicana' has a symmetrical growth habit and a slightly wavy edge to its huge leaves. Although it is unlikely to produce fruit in the UK, it will grow into a handsome specimen indeed! A conservatory is an ideal place to grow your Musa, as it will provide humidity, brightness and plenty of room to grow - just what this plant desires in order to thrive. Your banana can also be grown outside during the summer in a sheltered location to prevent wind damage to the paddle-shaped leaves and then brought back into the house when cold weather threatens. As well as looking gorgeous, your Banana is also a useful houseguest, as according to a NASA study they will help keep the air in your home clean by filtering out pollutants and improving the oxygen content. Supplied as an established plant in a 12cm pot, plants will reach approx 1-2m high. Note The decorative pot in images is for display purposes only and is not supplied.
An absolute favourite of ours, the Peace Lily has got to be one of the most reliable and versatile indoor plants that you can get. With its beautifully glossy, dark green leaves and large white flower spathes that last for weeks, it's instantly recognisable as the ultimate houseplant and an absolute must have decoration for your home. Blooming in spring, the flowers of 'Sweet Silver' are actually tiny, insignificant yellow bumps carried on a small floral spike and its actually the more noticeable, pure-white bracket (spathe) which is thought of as the flower. Perfect for indoor growing, the Peace Lily has been shown in NASA studies to clean and purify the air in your home - making the top 10 - filtering out pollutants and neutralising gasses such as carbon monoxide, benzene and formaldehyde. This makes it perfect for the bedroom, where it can help you get a better night's sleep! Not only a beautiful houseguest, it's low maintenance and very easy to grow. Spathiphyllum helps you recognise when it needs a drink by gently drooping its leaves - then once watered it'll pick up within the hour! Marvellous! Supplied as an established plant in a 13cm pot, plants will eventually reach around 1m (3ft) high and around 50cm (20in) wide. Note Decorative pot in images is for display purposes only and is not supplied.
Currently bang on trend with their own Instagram following, this golden barrel cactus is suitable for beginners and experienced indoor gardeners. Cacti have evolved for arid living - they are used to very little water, hot days and chilly nights, so are perfectly adapted to modern home living! Needing very little in the way of care, cacti are the ideal houseplant for everyone. Happy in a sandy compost, with plenty of light and a little water now and again, your cactus will thrive as it is built to conserve moisture. It will tolerate being dry and will explode into growth when watered correctly (just don't overwater them - they hate it and will curl up their toes!). If you want to do less and get more out of your plants, then these cacti are ideal as they are slow-growing, and this specimen is the perfect living sculpture for home decoration. Ideal to get kids interested in gardening, this cactus is ready to place anywhere you want, from windowsills to desks and shelves. Supplied as a single plant, ready to go on a windowsill near you now! Remember that cacti are prickly beggars - always wear protective clothing when handling.
The coconut palm tree is a spectacular indoor plant and makes an exotic specimen for any homeSure to spark conversation, this unusual houseplant is the ultimate in tropical decoration and will become a focal point in any room. With its tall, slender trunk topped by large, tropical palm leaves, the coconut is one of the more recognisable palms and makes a splendid house guest. Plants are robust when established, but need constant humidity which can be provided by spading your coconut in a tray of wet pebbles or hortag. Your palm will not tolerate the cold and should be kept indoors. Supplied as a rooted coconut ready to go straight into the room of your choice.
Carmona, the Oriental Tea Tree, is such a simple yet artistic bonsai! Skilfully trained into an elegant 'S' shape, this perfect miniature tree is already established and presented in a shallow plastic pot. The lush, unusually shaped waxy green lobed leaves are densely packed in clusters on the branches and dotted with pretty white flowers for many months of the year, followed by tiny round fruits that can be green, red or black. The Oriental Tea Tree is popular amongst bonsai growers who have some experience, as it can be a little more challenging than other varieties. It easily develops a thick, knotted trunk which turns light grey in colour as it ages, and the attractive cracked appearance of the bark gives it an ancient look. A truly stunning and incredibly rewarding specimen, symbolising courage and heart. A native of Southeast Asia, these are a classic-looking evergreen bonsai and a real project for you to work on. Grow in a well-lit location and feed and water regularly. There is no need to use wire to shape Carmona and it can be pruned as desired for shaping and styling. The leaves are naturally small. Your tree will benefit from time on a table outdoors during summer.
Indoor gardening is a great way to reconnect with nature and the range of plants that are suitable for your home is ever-increasing and we're delighted to be able to bring the latest must-haves to you. Also known as the Never Never Plant, Ctenanthe oppenheimiana has gorgeous silver and green striped oval leaves which have dark red undersides. Perfect for a focal point in a bright spot in your home. Related to Calathea and a member of the Prayer Plant family, Ctenanthe shares their fascinating and unusual habit with leaves that close upwards at night, showing off the dark red undersides. Beautiful to look at, these leafy tropical houseplants also help to clean the air in your home. It has been found that houseplants can actually improve the environment in our homes, clearing the air, removing toxins and adding valuable oxygen to the air that we breathe. Supplied as a potted plant in a 17cm pot, growing to a height and spread of 75cm (2½ft).
If you are looking for an unusual trailing succulent that is totally 'on trend' and that's easy to care for Peperomia prostrata is the perfect choice. Its unusual heart shaped leaves are dappled with green and sage patterns with shaded red undersides. Commonly referred to as the String of Turtles vine it has long trailing stems which can grow up to 1 metre long. It will thrive in a light position with some shade which makes it wonderful for placing high up on a shelf where the stems can hang freely. Supplied in a 14cm hanging pot.
'Scandens Brasil' is a gorgeous vine-forming Philodendron that can be trained up a support or grown in an indoor hanging basket and allowed to trail towards the ground. This bright and striking houseplant boasts beautiful heart-shaped variegated foliage in lime green, yellow and dark green and pale yellow and green stems that will clamber and climb to a length of about 1.2m (4ft). Also known as the Sweetheart Plant because of the shape of its leaves, it's easy to see why this is such a popular houseplant. Found naturally in Southern Thailand and Malaysia, it looks wonderful with its handsome leaves and grows quickly during spring and summer. It is incredibly easy to care for, requiring a bright spot away from direct sunlight and slightly damp soil. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK plant lovers at every level of experience. You can therefore grow this houseplant with confidence. Supplied as a potted plant in a 17cm nursery pot with a mosspole, growing to a height of 1.2m (4ft) and width of 40cm (16in).
Also known as the Japanese Grey Bark Elm, Zelkova serrata is a wonderful starting point as you enter the magical world of bonsai. It is a delightful deciduous tree with a naturally upright growing habit, peeling grey bark and serrated glossy dark green leaves. Years of highly skilled training and pruning have resulted in an elegantly shaped miniature tree, grown in a special ceramic bonsai pot and already well established. A native of Japan and China, Zelkova is happy in a cool, bright room away from heat sources, and it will also thrive outdoors from early summer, where it will soon acclimatise to cooler nights and warmer days. As a deciduous tree, it will lose its leaves in the autumn, and it's at this time that you should bring it back indoors for the winter, gradually reacclimatising. Trees that have been kept indoors year-round may retain some of their foliage over winter. Bonsai need regular watering as they can easily dry out. This is especially important if your Zelkova is growing outdoors, when the small amount of compost in the pot can dry out amazingly quickly on a warm, sunny day. Also, regular feeding between March and September is necessary to keep it growing healthily. Pruning will be required to maintain the shape of your tree, so give it a light trim each autumn. Also, during the growing season any long shoots or crossing branches should be trimmed back. Supplied ready planted, 22-25cm tall including a 12cm ceramic bonsai pot with tray.