exotic hardy plants

Passiflora 'Purple Haze'

…to autumn. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Maximum height and spread: 400cm (157in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication…  More Info

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Campsis Duo

…than most of their predecessors. Their exotic, trumpet-shaped blooms are produced freely on compact, bushy plants ? what more could you ask? These hartdy climbers enjoy a sheltered, sunny position in the garden, but also make fabulous conservatory plants for a container. Height and spread: 1.5m…  More Info

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Passiflora caerulea 'Constance Elliott'

…to autumn. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Maximum height and spread: 400cm (157in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication…  More Info

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Alstroemeria Inticancha Bryce

…vibrant blooms over a long season (early summer to first frosts) and make a very long-lasting cut flower. This short variety makes a great specimen plant for a sunny patio pot or a striking addition to a hot colour scheme. Alternatively, pair with lilacs and blues in a mixed border to create a vivid…  More Info

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Nasturtium 'Chameleon'

A truly astounding development in nasturtiums, fresh from Thompson & Morgan's innovative plant breeding programme! Not only do the summer flowers look like exotic orchids, they also change colour - check each bloom every few days - the switch needs to be seen to be believed! As easy to grow from…  More Info

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Abutilon megapotamicum 'Big Bell' (Patio Standard)

Treat your patio or conservatory to a specimen plant that?s both elegant and exotic! Abutilon megapotamicum 'Big Bell' has been carefully trained as a standard to create a superb container plant. The main stems are naturally arching, creating a loose crown, set upon a vertical, clear stem. Bicolour,…  More Info

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Botanical Infusions Plants - Collection

…borderline hardy, so should be planted into large patio containers or in a sheltered corner. The exotic foliage makes an excellent summer display and would be ideal for quick-growing screening or wall-covering. Height and Spread: up to 4m (13').* Mint Marokko (Mentha spicata) - A compact and hardy…  More Info

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Bluebell Vine (House Plant Seeds)

Exotic and unusual - this tropical climber makes an eye-catching conservatory plant! Large blue flowers with white throats appear among the lush green foliage in summer. This quick growing, half-hardy annual is ideal for growing over an obelisk as a focal point in the conservatory, or outdoors on…  More Info

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Aztec Sweet Herb 'Colada' (Botanical Infusions Plants)

If you enjoy herbs and fragrant plants, this exotic herb, from Central and South America, is something unusual to try. Used since the Aztec Civilisation as a natural, sugary flavouring, Aztec Sweet Herb can be used to sweeten tea, fruit salads or cold desserts without the calories of sugar! Its…  More Info

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Herb Of Life - Jiaogulan (Botanical Infusions Plants)

…sweet, aromatic herbal tea. Ideal for a shady corner of the garden, Herb of Life is borderline hardy, so should be planted into large patio containers or in a sheltered corner. The exotic foliage makes an excellent summer display and would be ideal for quick-growing screening or wall-covering.…  More Info

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Nectaroscordum siculum

…their stems, forming an interesting shuttlecock appearance that looks fabulous in dried flower arrangements. Despite its exotic looks, Nectaroscordum bulbs are perfectly hardy. Plant them throughout sunny borders and gravel gardens with room to seed about to create magnificent groups. Height: 120cm…  More Info

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Giant Oriental Lily Collection

…in dark green foliage creating the perfect contrast to their vibrant coloured blooms. Our Oriental Lily Collection are hardy and easy to grow, despite their exotic looks! Plant the bulbs in groups for the most dramatic effect ? they will virtually look after themselves. These reliable bulbs will…  More Info

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Leucothoe 'Scarletta'

…thrives in deep or partial shade. In full sun, it develops an almost metallic sheen. Leucothoe can look deceptively exotic, but they're easy to grow. The plants are hardy and perfect for acid-soiled shady borders. These lovely shrubs combine beautifully with other evergreens, particularly…  More Info

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Passiflora 'Cooltropics Snowstar''

…or as an exotic flowering and fruit-bearing screen. They can also be planted into large containers and grown up an obelisk or other supports for an exotic patio feature. Simply move the containers into a frost-free location to overwinter. These plants are self-infertile, so two plants are required…  More Info

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Passiflora 'Cooltropics' Eia Popeia''

…or as an exotic flowering and fruit-bearing screen. They can also be planted into large containers and grown up an obelisk or other supports for an exotic patio feature. Simply move the containers into a frost-free location to overwinter. These plants are self-infertile, so two plants are required…  More Info

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Tree Lily 'Debby'

…shrub-like appearance. Like all Lilies, they make superb cut flowers, bringing an exotic feel to summer bouquets. Ideal for exotic planting schemes or creating a screen around the patio. These hardy bulbs can be planted directly into borders or grown in large containers on the patio. Height: 2m (6?,…  More Info

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Canna x generalis 'Cannova Red'

Adding a tropical feel to your garden couldn?t be easier with Canna x generalis 'Cannova Red'. These showy, exotic looking plants are surprisingly easy to grow even in our British climate, Keep them in large pots on the patio and watch as the large, deep green leaves unfurl upwards and outwards to…  More Info

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Tree Lily 'Miss Feya'

…cut flowers for an exotic summer bouquet. With maturity, these bulbs will produce multiple stems that create a bushy, shrub-like appearance. A superb choice for exotic planting schemes, or creating a focal point at the back of sunny borders. They make fabulous container plants too. Height: 2.5m…  More Info

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Cordyline australis

…August that contrast nicely with the dark green leaves. This dramatic, evergreen tree is perfectly hardy in milder parts of the UK, making a fine feature plant for courtyard gardens and exotic planting schemes. The Cabbage Palm is a common feature of seaside landscapes, tolerating salt-laden winds…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Red'

Rich red blooms absolutely smother this evergreen azalea in spring for an exotic touch early in the season. Compact and slow growing, this hardy shrub makes an excellent low maintenance specimen for acid borders and patio containers. With glossy evergreen foliage and blazing spring flowers, Azalea…  More Info

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Salvia 'Amistad'

…near-black stems above a lush mound of green foliage. With regular deadheading, this magnificent hardy perennial can bloom almost continuously from May right through to October. It?s perfect for exotic planting schemes and wildlife gardens, attracting a host of bees and butterflies throughout the…  More Info

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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

Despite its exotic looks, this hardy evergreen shrub will live in the most inhospitable of conditions! Positively thriving in shade, the Spotted Laurel will even tolerate difficult dry soils and coastal conditions where many plants would fail. Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' sports large, glossy…  More Info

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Passiflora Cooltropics Duo'

…sheltered arbour or as an exotic flowering and fruit-bearing screen. They can also be planted into large containers and grown up an obelisk or other supports for an exotic patio feature. Simply move the containers into a frost-free location to overwinter. These plants are self-infertile, so…  More Info

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Canna x generalis 'Cannova Bronze'

Surrounded by exotic looking canna lilies in your garden you?d be forgiven for thinking you were living in the tropics. These flamboyant plants, whilst still tender, will grow very easily during our British Summers. Canna x generalis 'Cannova Bronze' has showy bronze-hued foliage in abundance,…  More Info

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Crocosmia 'Spitfire'

…sword shaped. As the plant matures, the clump will slowly spread, filling up more space of a herbaceous border. It is a great plant for a colourful cottage garden, or exotic style garden. This Montbretia is also a good addition to a cutting patch, as the petit, exotic looking flowers look fantastic…  More Info

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Lily 'King's Joy'

…They make fabulous cut flowers with multiple blooms per stem - perfect for a vibrant summer bouquet. Plant them in bold groups for the best effect. This dramatic variety is perfect for exotic borders and hot-coloured planting schemes. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 20cm (8). Supplied as bulbs.  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Chiffon'

…popular for their exotic coloured flowers. This one is especially pretty with lilac-blue ruffled blooms from late summer to autumn when many other plants are beginning to fade. Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Chiffon' is a superb deciduous shrub cloaked in attractive lobed foliage. This hardy Hibiscus has a…  More Info

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Polemonium pauciflorum 'Sulphur Trumpets'

…exotic looks, this unusual polemonium is fully hardy and makes a lovely addition to the front of borders or container displays. Though individual plants may not be particularly long-lived, it can be allowed to self-seed to form a self-sustaining colony. Height: 40cm (16in). Spread: 20cm (8in). Plant…  More Info

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Phygelius x rectus 'Funfare Orange'

…with yellow throats. Hailing from South Africa, this Cape Fuchsia enjoys a sheltered position, but is generally hardy in mild parts of the UK and can be grown as a semi-evergreen shrub if given adequate winter protection. The perfect specimen plant for a sunny spot! Height and spread: 70cm (28in).  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Giant Marbled Heri Mochara'

Fuchsia 'Giant Marbled Heri Mochara' has beautiful exotic flowers, that are much bigger than standard fuchsia flowers. They can measure up to up to 10cm (14in) across. The petals are a deep purple, marbled with white. A trailing fuchsia variety, it is perfect for hanging baskets and window boxes. It…  More Info

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Canna x generalis Cannova 'Gold Leopard'

This spotted leopard is the latest addition to the exotic Cannova menagerie! Cannova ‘Gold Leopard’ features a unique ‘animal print’ pattern consisting of a gold ground overlaid with irregular deep orange spots. The Cannova Series of Cannas is unlike any others on the market.…  More Info

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Rhodochiton atrosanguineus

…This exotic looking plant, is a fantastic patio climber, or it can be grown in a hanging basket. Flowering from July onwards, the plant should be placed in a full sun position.'It requires frost free conditions. Container-grown plants should be moved to a frost free greenhouse in winter. Plants…  More Info

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Canna 'Cannova Red Golden Flame'

…green, tropical-looking leaves. Blooming for an exceptionally long period from July to October, this compact canna packs a real punch, creating an exotic and showy display in patio pots or dotted through borders. Height: 75cm (30in) Spread: 40cm (16). Culinary note: Canna lily rhizomes can be eaten…  More Info

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Dahlia labella 'Maggiore Fire'

…to both a vibrant coloured cottage garden border, or an exotic style garden. The flowers have spiked petals, that are orange, with red tips. Dahlia labella 'Maggiore Fire' provides colour in late summer and autumn, when many other plants are past their best.'It also makes a great cutting flower,…  More Info

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Blechnum brasiliense 'Volcano'

…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…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Collection'

Azaleas are fantastic shrubs for exotic colour in spring and these compact, evergreen azaleas become simply smothered with blooms. Slow-growing and hardy, these small evergreen shrubs make excellent low maintenance specimens for acid borders and patio containers. With a combination of glossy,…  More Info

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Tulip 'Rasta Parrot'

…new variety with gently crimped petals in a magical array of colours, reminiscent of the plumage of an exotic bird. Tulip ?Rasta Parrot? is simply captivating. For the most dramatic display, plant it en masse in beds and borders, or edging a well-used pathway where it can be appreciated every time…  More Info

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Hibiscus ?Walberton?s' Rose Moon?

…are an ideal hardy plant for a range of garden styles, including Japanese, exotic and cottage. Hibiscus 'Walberton?s' Rose Moon' has large pink blooms reaching up to 18cm (7) across, which are much flatter than other varieties. It grows up to 3 metres in height, so it is a good plant for the back of…  More Info

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Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'

…adds an exotic touch to the garden. Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria' has been awarded an RHS AGM for its superb garden performance. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 30cm (12). Premium perennials are large plug tray plants, roughly the same size as garden ready plants like a potted plant without a…  More Info

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Tellmann's honeysuckle

…tubular flowers make a glamorous display from late spring to midsummer. Awarded an RHS AGM, Lonicera x tellmanniana is best grown in a sunny, south facing position. Ideal for suffusing wall and fences with tropical colour, or as part of an exotic planting scheme. Height: 5m (16?). Spread: 2m (6?).  More Info

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Crocosmia 'Firestars Scorchio'

…Crocosmia, this reliable variety is hardy and easy to grow. Plant it in repeating clumps throughout sunny herbaceous borders for maximum impact. It also makes a fabulous cut flower, bringing an exotic feel to summer bouquets. Height: 75cm (29). Spread: 10cm (14). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Mirabilis longiflora 'Angels Trumpets'

…into exotic white flowers with a star-shaped magenta eye and tangerine stamens. Opening in the late afternoon, these elegant flowers will perfume the air with a heady orange blossom fragrance which continues throughout the night, attracting moths, then closing again in the morning. The bushy plants…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Red & Gold'

…of bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers create a show-stopping contrast with the colourful leaves. This eye-catching dwarf hybrid makes a superb feature plant for an exotic planting scheme on acid soil or grown as an impressive stand-alone specimen plant. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 150cm (59).  More Info

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Campsis radicans

With bold trumpet-shaped flowers and handsome pinnate leaves, Campsis radicans is an impressively exotic climber which is surprisingly hardy given its tropical looks. Pendulous clusters of red-orange trumpet flowers, about 8cm long, are produced from the ends of branches. This vigorous twining vine…  More Info

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Mahonia 'Soft Caress'

…Flower Show's 'Plant of the Year' in 2013. Flowering in the autumn with delicate spikes of yellow, honey-scented flowers, Mahonia 'Soft Caress' is a valuable plant for late season colour, and adds an exotic touch to the garden with its slender palm-like foliage. Grow this splendid hardy shrub in…  More Info

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Carolina Allspice

…shade of buttery yellow that makes an eye catching feature. Hardy and adaptable, Carolina allspice is a superb specimen plant for exotic borders.Supplied in 9cm pot. Height: 2.5m (8ft). Spread: 3m (10ft). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs Culinary information: Produces an edible and…  More Info

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Alstroemeria 'Summer Heat'

…them an exotic appearance which belies their ease of care. Forming a neat, well-branching, bushy plant, Alstroemeria ‘Summer Heat’ pumps out blooms from June until November, with plenty spare for vase arrangements and bouquets. Height: 60cm (24in). Spread: 50cm (20in). Plant height and…  More Info

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Melianthus major

…overwintered with the stems intact, plants also produce strange maroon flower spikes that smell of honey, although it is the sumptuous foliage that makes Melianthus major such a signature plant. This theatrical plant is a superb choice for an ornamental border or exotic display where it will grow at…  More Info

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Tulip 'Avignon'

…appear to blend together wonderfully on the blooms of this stunning Tulip ?Avignon?. This easy to grow yet incredibly exotic looking variety will create a dazzling effect when planted en-masse in large drifts through your spring flower beds or in large bunches in patio containers. Why not cut some…  More Info

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Lily Giant Flowered Collection

…and planters in formal and exotic style gardens. The three tree lily varieties all have magnificent, opulent flowers, that have a scent that fills the air on warm summer evenings. Despite growing tall, they rarely need staking, as they have strong stems. Planted together, they make a fantastic…  More Info

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Hibiscus 'Starburst Chiffon'

…choice for exotic style and modern gardens. The plant has a bushy habit, and the white flowers, with magenta veining bloom from July until October. Height: 150cm (59?). Spread: 150cm (59?). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height…  More Info

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Akebia Quinata

Unusual and seldom seen in UK gardens, Akebia quinata makes an intriguing spring display with a hardiness that belies its exotic looks. The palmate, semi-evergreen foliage provides an attractive backdrop for its peculiar maroon-chocolate coloured flowers. Racemes of vanilla scented blooms are borne…  More Info

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Bird of Paradise Flower

Admired for their exotic blooms, resembling birds with bright plumage, which make vibrant, long lasting cut flowers. The stately blue green, deeply ribbed foliage makes an attractive foil for their magnificent flowers. Exquisite specimens for the greenhouse and conservatory, or for a bright…  More Info

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Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mixed'

…garden with the tropical tones of Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mixed?. Busy Lizzies are back on trend, flaunting exotic colours, long flowering times and lush leaves. These easy to grow and reliable plants do well in pots or borders, in sun or partial shade and will reward very little effort with bright…  More Info

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Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii, also known as Cape Gooseberry, is a highly unusual and exotic looking plant that provides garden interest throughout the seasons. In midsummer the plant is covered in small creamy-white flowers that contrast with the oval green foliage. Later in the year they…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Yellow Star'

…It is well suited to a range of garden styles from exotic jungle style to country cottage. It can be grown in garden borders or in planters in sunny locations, such as a south facing patio, and will flower well into autumn, when many other plants are past their best. The tubers can be lifted after…  More Info

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Alstroemeria Summer Trio

Alstroemeria Summer Trio is a great addition to an exotic planting scheme as the three varieties of alstroemeria all have gorgeous tropical looking flowers. They flower throughout the summer and can be grown in planters, or garden borders. Some can also be grown in a cutting patch as they are…  More Info

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Passiflora Collection

…larger than most other passion flowers. Height: 8m (26ft). Spread: 2m (6.5ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication…  More Info

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Lonicera 'Golden Trumpet'

A vigorous climber, Lonicera ?Golden Trumpet? has bold, bright yellow flowers which look great in an exotic planting scheme with other vividly coloured plants. This Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle will twine around a pergola, over an arbour or against a trellis, the scent from its flowers pervading the…  More Info

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Cordyline australis 'Lime Passion'

…of stripy lime and cream variegated foliage that lends an exotic feel to gardens, borders and pots. Cordyline’s are great for adding some dynamic spiky accents to planting schemes and breaking up the monotony of mounding plants. These compact, evergreen shrubs provide all-year-round interest…  More Info

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