Hardy Tropical Plants

Blechnum brasiliense 'Volcano'

…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…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Imperialis Tree Dahlia'

…held on impressive stems which resemble bamboo, Dahlia ‘Imperialis’ is usually grown as a foliage plant. Its jungly appearance makes it a magnificent specimen for a tropical border. The flowers don’t appear until October, so it requires a warm position to bloom, either in a…  More Info

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Mangave 'Blazing Saddles'

…Mangave ‘Blazing Saddles’ makes a striking succulent specimen for a conservatory or patio pot. This indoor/outdoor plant represents a revolution in plant breeding. Mangave is a hybrid cross between an Agave and Manfreda, hardier than an Agave, faster-growing, lacking those vicious…  More Info

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Hemerocallis 'Tropical Surprise'

Providing a tropical punch of peach and raspberry, Hemerocallis ‘Tropical Surprise’ looks exotic but is fabulously easy to grow. Fragrant, apricot flowers with deep purple centres and rippled margins will bloom from midsummer until autumn on compact plants with arching, strap-like leaves…  More Info

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Paperplant (House Plant Seeds)

…is perfectly hardy in UK gardens, but why leave it outdoors when you can enjoy its glossy good looks in your home too! Fatsia japonica, is better known as the Paperplant or Castor Oil Plant. It?s striking, architectural leaves are highly sheened, giving a lush, tropical feel to the conservatory…  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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Drosera paradoxa (House Plant)

A unique Tropical Sundew which originates from Australia. Drosera paradoxa is a carnivorous plant that catches insects using its bright sticky pads and then digests them slowly. It needs a warm climate of around 18C (65F) or above, throughout the whole year. This Sundew isn't the most…  More Info

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Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'

…fast-growing climber, producing striking trumpet-shaped flowers during late summer. This plant may appear tropical but it is actually hardy in the UK and easy to grow. Trumpet Vine is an impressive climbing plant and once established, will thrive on neglect, so it is perfect for lazy or busy…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Cornel'

Dahlia ?Cornel ? are must have plants for a bold tropical feeling hot border. They would be a welcome addition to any Dahlia border or as focal point planting adding a splash of colour. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Peperomia caperata 'Rosso'

…or in moderate lighting conditions, Peperomia caperata ‘Rosso’ is perfect for the office or shadier areas. The fleshy foliage of this tropical succulent is drought resistant making it easy to look after. Peperomia ‘Rosso’ forms a neat rosette of dark green, glossy leaves that…  More Info

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Alstroemeria 'Butterfly Hybrids'

…make fabulous cut flowers in the best shades of purple, adding a tropical theme to vases and bouquets. These hardy perennials are undemanding, returning year after year to fill your containers and borders with their beautiful blooms. Height and spread: 60cm (24?). Supplied as Postiplug plants.  More Info

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Peperomia caperata 'Santorini'

This compact tropical succulent enjoys warm conditions, moderate lighting and low watering, so it’s an undemanding little plant that will thrive under fluorescent lights in an office environment or in a shadier position in the home. This rarely offered variety forms neat rosettes of…  More Info

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Canna x generalis 'Cannova Bronze'

…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, rising above it on slender stalks, bright red flowers will appear in summer, adding to the tropical heat. The…  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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Hibiscus syriacus 'Purple Ruffles'

…fully double mauve-purple flowers in abundance from late summer through to October. Despite its tropical looks, this Rose Mallow is fully hardy and provides a welcome splash of colour when many other plants have peaked. Although late to come into leaf in spring, the three-lobed, deep green leaves…  More Info

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Passiflora violacea on a Hoop

…(17.7in). Height: 400cm (157in). Spread: 150cm (59in). (When grown in the ground). 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…  More Info

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Passiflora caerulea on a Hoop

…Maximum height: 8m (26ft). Spread: 2m (6.5ft). (When grown in the ground). 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 x tagliabuana 'Summer Jazz Fire Trumpet'

…Trumpet' is a showy climber. It is a hardy climber which will look stunning in a sheltered position. It adds a tropical feel to the garden. Red-orange trumpet shaped flowers look great as they appear as clusters on the climbing stems. Height & Spread: 1.5m (5'). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Cornel Duo'

This lovely collection, Dahlia ?Cornel Duo? are must have plants for a bold tropical feeling hot border. They would be a welcome addition to any Dahlia border or as focal point planting adding a splash of colour. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18). Dahlia ?Cornel? Duo comprises: * Dahlia 'Cornel…  More Info

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Amarcrinum memoria-corsii 'Howardii'

…October, Amarcrinum 'Howardii' makes a wonderful tropical statement in beds, borders or patio containers. Unlike its parents, Amarcrinum retains its large, glossy strap-shaped leaves while flowering and remains semi-evergreen throughout winter. Hardy to -5'C, Amarcrinum memoria-corsii will happily…  More Info

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Oriental Lily Collection

…explosion of tropical colour! Oriental Lilies are prized for their large, trumpet shaped flowers and powerful fragrance. The tall, sturdy stems are cloaked in dark green foliage creating the perfect contrast to their vibrant coloured blooms. Our Oriental Lily Collection are hardy and easy to grow,…  More Info

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Primrose 'Amore'

…ruffled, double blooms, creating a delicious peach melba effect that looks good enough to eat! Don?t let the tropical tones fool you ? this compact, semi-evergreen bedding plant is as hardy as any other Primula. Fill beds, borders and containers with these beauties in autumn, and by March your…  More Info

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Fatsia japonica

…tropical note to gardens. A fast-growing, low-maintenance shrub, hardy and evergreen. Its architectural value lies in glossy palmate leaves, 45cm (18) wide and weatherproof. This robust and long-lasting shrub is perfect for providing instant impact, whether filling in gaps in the borders, or planted…  More Info

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Nepenthes alata Mix Hanging Basket

A native of tropical rainforests, these wacky pitcher plants are a botanical curiosity which is bound to draw attention and make an unusual feature in their hanging planter. Also known by the name ‘monkey cups’, it was once thought that monkeys drunk water from their pitchers! The…  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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Lewisia 'Elise Mixed'

…for growing as an eye-catching bedding plant, or brightening up rockeries, patio containers and window boxes. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 30cm (12). Premium perennials are large plug tray plants, roughly the same size as garden ready plants like a potted plant without a pot. They will need to be…  More Info

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Hibiscus 'Starburst Chiffon'

…variety of Hibiscus, with tropical looking flowers, making it a great 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…  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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Fatsia 'Camouflage'

…a feature plant in a container. Combine it with more finely textured plants such as ferns for an effective foliage display. Height and spread: 2m (78). 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…  More Info

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Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mixed' F1 Hybrid

Illuminate your 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…  More Info

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Musa 'Ever Red'

…a dramatic, architectural centrepiece for a tropical planting scheme. Originating in the foothills of the Himalayas, Musa sikkimensis rivals Musa basjoo for hardiness and its thicker, stronger leaves are more windproof and more colourful. Plants will thrive outdoors in mild areas if given some…  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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Dahlia 'Pacific View'

…Adds a tropical punch to borders and enlivens fading container displays in late summer and autumn. Height: 90-120cm (36 - 48 inches). Spread: 60cm (24in). 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…  More Info

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Dahlia Gallery Riviera

…foliage as part of a tropical themed border. However you use them they will flower continuously through summer and into autumn, when other flowers are fading, holding their blooms on well-branching plants which won’t require staking. Height and spread 50cm (20”). Plant height and spread…  More Info

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Campsis Trio

…x tagliabuana ?Indian Summer? - Lush foliage and effervescent orange blooms. 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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Dahlia 'Fire Pot'

…water-lily blooms, 15cm in diameter. The flowers are infused with tropical shades of hot tangerine pink which merge into a sunny yellow centre. The blooms gently fade into coral tones as they mature, so flowers on one plant exhibit different colour stages at the same time. An incredibly floriferous…  More Info

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Tulip 'Caribbean Parrot'

Add a tropical touch to your spring displays with this exciting parrot tulip! Ruffled yellow petals each have a delicate orange-red margin, with the odd flash of green appearing on the outer petals. From mid to late spring Tulip 'Caribbean Parrot' erupts into a frenzy of colour, looking striking…  More Info

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Lily 'Primrose Hill'

…when mature has stems 180cm (71?) long. This makes it great for the back of tropical themed borders, or as a floral screen to hide a drab wall, or wheelie bins. On warm summer nights the scent fills the air, so planting them close to a seating area is a good idea. They make a great cut flower, so…  More Info

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Morning Glory 'Mini Sky Blue'

Create a cool and tropical screen on your patio with this dazzling annual climber. Compact in size, Morning Glory ?Mini Sky Blue? is the perfect climber for creating a lush surrounding without getting too large, yet its fast growing nature means it will quickly scramble up a support and provide a…  More Info

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Spring Bulb Beach Collection

…from the end of winter through into spring. This collection will take you out of the gloom of winter and bring you to your own little slice of tropical paradise with it's warm tones of yellow and white, contrasting with the cool blue shades reminiscent of a sandy beach being gently lapped by…  More Info

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Canna 'Cannova Red Golden Flame'

The Canna 'Cannova®' series has taken the horticultural market by storm! The product of many years of breeding, these versatile new hybrids are compact, early to flower, and bloom reliably outdoors in the UK. Striking and totally unique, Canna 'Cannova® Red Golden Flame' produces vivid red…  More Info

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85 Wildlife Friendly Bulb Collection

…passing season. Supplied as bulbs. 85 Wildlife Friendly Bulb Collection comprises of: * Liatris spicata Mix - 40 bulbs - A showy, yet easy to grow plant, producing plumes of pink ,white & mauve florets which make a colourful display in late summer and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.…  More Info

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Summer Colour Bulb Collection

…mix of colours. Lily Oriental Mix - A mix of tropical colours with a wonderful, powerful fragrance 100 mixed bulbs comprises: * 30 x Anemone de Caen* 15 x Acidanthera* 10 x Crocosmia* 15 x Mixed Gladioli* 20 x Freesia* 10 x Lily Oriental Mix Useful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers  More Info

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Mangave 'Praying Hands'

…Mangave ‘Blazing Saddles’ makes a striking succulent specimen for a conservatory or patio pot. This indoor/outdoor plant represents a revolution in plant breeding. Mangave is a hybrid cross between an Agave and Manfreda, hardier than an Agave, faster-growing, lacking those vicious…  More Info

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Mangave 'Frosted Elegance'

…Mangave ‘Blazing Saddles’ makes a striking succulent specimen for a conservatory or patio pot. This indoor/outdoor plant represents a revolution in plant breeding. Mangave is a hybrid cross between an Agave and Manfreda, hardier than an Agave, faster-growing, lacking those vicious…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Pink'

…so you can enjoy their bright colours indoors too. Height and Spread: 30-35cm. 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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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Magenta'

…so you can enjoy their bright colours indoors too. Height and Spread: 30-35cm. 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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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Orange'

…so you can enjoy their bright colours indoors too. Height and Spread: 30-35cm. 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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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Red'

…so you can enjoy their bright colours indoors too. Height and Spread: 30-35cm. 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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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Yellow'

…so you can enjoy their bright colours indoors too. Height and Spread: 30-35cm. 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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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Collection'

…garvinea ‘Cheeky Red’* Gerbera garvinea ‘Cheeky Yellow’ 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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Lily Giant Flowered Collection

…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 floral patio screen, or can hide a drab wall or fence. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 45cm (18).* Collection…  More Info

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Paulownia tomentosa

…with lush, tropical-looking leaves to 30cm in diameter! Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, grow Paulownia tomentosa as a specimen tree or at the back of a mixed shrub border. Height: 8m (26'). Spread: 6m (20'). Supplied in a 3 litre pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Lily 'Tasman'

Lily 'Tasman' is a plant that you might imagine growing in a garden in the tropics, but it can grow fine, here in temperate Britain. Its large, exotic, scented flowers, with salmon pink petals that have white edges, are gorgeous. It is a tree lily, so grows tall, but the stems are thick, so it…  More Info

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Begonia elatior 'Valentino Pink'

…fantastic house plant, brightening your home or conservatory with its splashy, tropical-looking flowers. Height: 30cm (12?). Spread: 25cm (10?). 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…  More Info

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Iris sibirica 'Tropic Night'

Towering stems, with gorgeous flowers, Iris sibirica 'Tropic Night', is a plant that is perfect for the edge of garden ponds, or the middle or back of herbaceous borders.  More Info

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Canna 'Tropicanna Gold'

This year, why not bring a touch of tropical glamour to your garden? Canna ?Tropicanna Gold? should fit the bill. The sensational ?statement? plant features stunning golden flowers, towering majestically above large multi-coloured leaves. Your exotic Canna ?Tropicana Gold? will look stunning in a…  More Info

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Canna x generalis 'Cannova Yellow'

Surrounding yourself with exotic looking, tropical canna lilies in your garden has now become even easier with the introduction of Canna x generalis 'Cannova Yellow'. These showy plants will grow readily in our British climate, planted in large containers on the patio or even at the back of a summer…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Azurri'

…in abundance on this deciduous shrub from late summer through to October. Despite its tropical looks, Hibiscus syriacus 'Azurri' is fully hardy and provides glorious, long-lasting colour when many other plants have peaked. Although late to come into leaf in spring, the three-lobed, deep green leaves…  More Info

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Lily Oriental Mix

…explosion of tropical colour! Oriental Lilies are prized for their large, trumpet shaped flowers and powerful fragrance. The tall, sturdy stems are cloaked in dark green foliage creating the perfect contrast to their vibrant coloured blooms. Our Oriental Lily Collection are hardy and easy to grow,…  More Info

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