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A native to the Chihuahuan Desert, inhabits western Texas and northern Mexico in the states of Chihuahua and Coahuila. Yucca rostrata, or Beaked Yucca, is typically found growing on rocky bajadas, slopes, or ridges that are comprised of limestone gravel. Beaked Yucca is a single-trunked arborescent yucca that reaches heights of 6-15 feet. Mature plants may branch and become multi-headed -
Yucca linearifolia ‘blue form’, also called Y.linearis. It has flexible, short green leaves up to 30-50 cm long, forming a perfectly spherical head. If through circumstances the base of the trunk is rotten, it can be cut off and the plant will make new roots via de outer trunk layer. Another remarkable quality is that if the crown is rotten you can treat it for mould and this plant will make new crowns. This plant can withstand temperatures down to -15 degrees Celsius. -
Yucca filifera is frost hardy to minus 8 , and is not suited for all parts of our Country. Filifera is an outstanding architectural plant and a ‘wow’ factor in the right setting. -
Yucca decipiens produces when young a sturdy solitary trunk with a dense crown of very stiff dull green leaves. Older Yuccas are branching profusely to form a large multi headed specimen. It can survive drought and severe freezes Price £44.95 upwards depending upon size. -
Xanthorrhoea are impressive plants that originate in Australia. They are also known Australian grass trees or black boy... -
Another great big fern for the sheltered spots. -
This is a fast growing palm with a reddish trunk and big fan leaves. Can grow in all soils but avoid waterlogged areas, it is drought tolerant. Can grow up to 5 metres over time. Likes sunny positions -
Terscheckii is possibly the hardiest of the columnar growing cacti and is most suited for our climate as it is tolerant to moisture. Can withstand temperature to -10 or lower for short periods. -
The papery flamboyant blooms and interesting foliage of tree peonies gives the impression that the plants are delicate. Thankfully, the complete opposite is true. Tree peonies are long-lived, hardy shrubs provided they are grown in a suitable spot. The common name is misleading as they are not trees but deciduous shrubs. -
A new addition from Japan a fabulous architectural palm and perfect for the smaller garden. ‘Miniature’ is somewhat misleading as this relates to the stiff-leaves which even on mature tress are no more than a couple of feet across, half that of the Trachycarpus Fortunei. It is considerably more wind tolerant than its cousins and for this reason this is perfect on more exposed sites – a must for every garden. -
The most popular and one of the hardiest palms for the temperate garden. Big, fan-shaped leaves atop a spectacular, hairy trunk add a bizarre and tropical touch to any planting. -
Strelitzia reginae is commonly known the crane flower or bird of paradise, is a species of flowering plant indigenous to South Africa. An evergreen perennial, it is widely cultivated for its dramatic flowers. Can be kept outside in the summer but needs to be kept in a conservatory in the winter. -
Interesting plants of the Aroid family that grow well in semi shade to deeper shade. Half hardy and will probably survive winter in the warmer parts of the UK if mulched. Has large deep green leaves and yellow flowers and grows up to 100 cm
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This famous black caned bamboo is green to start turning black in its second year. Grow in sun where the canes colour quickly. -
This is one of many Phyllostachys species that are superficially 'just' plain green but Phyllostachys bissetii stands out from the crowd because it excels at what it does - it is extremely hardy and tolerant. It is one of the freshest looking bamboos at winter's end - its thickly growing foliage and densely clustered canes are almost completely windproof, thereby making a perfect screening or hedging plant. Ultimately a running bamboo, Phyllostachys bissetii benefits from barrier protection although it can remain compact for some years before taking off. -
Yellow gold cranes striped randomly with green with glossy green leaves. Grows up to 6-7 m but is a tidy upright grower. Excellent as an isolated clump or pot grown. -
This Bamboo is from China and grows up to 5-6 m. Full sun to shade with canes a lemon yellow turning to orange in the sun. Excellent in pots, single clump or screening. Occasionally the cane zig-zags. -
Phyllostachys Aurea (Yellow Bamboo) is originally from China and grows up to 4-6 m, it is clump forming and withstand -18c. The canes of Phyllostachys Aurea (Yellow Bamboo) are a soft yellow in the sun and olive green in the shade, excellent for hedging, screening, and isolated clumps or a potted specimen. -
Phoenix is a dwarf palm with a slender trunk, occasionally clustered, bearing pinnately-divided leaves to 1m in length; panicles of small yellow flowers may be followed by small edible black fruit -
A beautiful palm, which can be planted in a pot or in very well drained soil in a sunny sheltered site. Protect when young. Sun, well drained soil, sheltered site
