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Agapanthus are semi-evergreen and flowers July to September. Likes full sun, fertile, moist well-drained soil. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, the Agapanthus may lose some of its leaves in winter but fresh new growth will appear again in spring. Semi-hardy -
These alocasias have dark green, arrow leaves and are significantly easier to look after than some of their family. Their thick woody trunks enable them to store water for longer periods of time, making them fairly drought tolerant. Likes light areas but not in direct sunlight. Water regularly but not too much, let the top soil dry out before watering, they do not like to be overwatered. -
Stunning plants of the Aroid family producing large, attractive leaves with interesting and beautiful markings. Burgundy has very large reddish stems grows up to 1.2 m and clump forming.
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Can also be referred to as Nolina longifolia, it is a trunk-forming species which with age becomes multi-stemmed, with each trunk reaching up to 3m in height which is topped off with a head of strap-like foliage. Plant in full sun/part shady, frost hardy, keep on dry side, tolerates to -6°C or lower -
Dasylirion quadrangulatum is the correct name for a plant long known as Dasylirion longissimum. It is a succulent plant related to Yucca and Agave that slowly grows a thick, beautifully scarred trunk from which erupts a tufted head of narrow, rigid, 4-angled green leaves, each with a slightly withered tip, reminiscent of a fibre-optic lamp. -
The rare and highly sought after Dasylirion longissimum, very hardy and very beautiful. -
Dasylirion serratifolium is a species of Sotol from southern Mexico. However, in cultivation it is more of a 'catch-all' name for a mixed group of hybrids that have green leaves with toothed margins and terminal tufts. For all practical purposes this is unimportant to anyone other than a dasylirion specialist - in the garden they make a stunning focal point for the arid border along with Yucca, Nolina, Agave and Chamaerops with their fine-leafed 'fibre-optic lamp' appearance that contrasts well with other spiky plants. Alternatively their shape is perfect for pot culture, when they can be taken under glass for winter. -
A hardy and relatively fast growing dasylirion that seems to be one of the better ones for the UK. -
A tender perennial with erect, narrowly oblong leaves to 3m in length, the midrib red beneath, and white flowers hidden amongst deep red bracts, but rarely produced in cultivation. Various prices depending upon size. -
An architectural feature plant, gives dramatic effect. Exotic foliage and is fast growing. It has stunning large, velvety feaves, suited to fertile soil and place in full sun. Can grow up to 2 to 3 m. Feed regularly. Can be overwintered outdoors but protect the roots with mulch and wrap crown, best to bring indoors and store in large pot. Prices vary as per size of banana -
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Drought tolerant, heat resistant, severe frost resilient, low maintenance and the architectural shape makes this plant a wonderful addition to the tropical, exotic, desert or rock garden. Hesperaloes are also well suited for the container or planter culture for the Patio or the Balcony -
Hardy garden banana prefers a sunny protected position. If it is given space it can grow up to over 2m in height. Exotic looking plant great for any garden. It is hardy to +-8 but prefers some protection of mulch over the roots and fleece the stem in winter. Various sizes and prices -
An architectural feature plant that has lovely exotic deep green streaked randomly with red on the top and dark red underneath of the leaves. Can be overwinted outdoors with protection? Better bring indoors -
Hardiest of the ornamental bananas, it is grown for it dramatic and tough leaves. Very easy to grow, prefers full sun or partial shade. Hardy to -8 and grows to ultimate height of 150 cm It originates from the high altitudes of Yunan, China Prices vary as to size of plant -
Hardy and beautiful Nolina from mexico -
Nolina nelsonii is the perfect choice for the dry, sunny border or for the desert planting schemes, a free draining, gritty and sandy soil is required. When mature the plant is trunk forming, highly architectural and sculptural -
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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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. -
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. -
Xanthorrhoea are impressive plants that originate in Australia. They are also known Australian grass trees or black boy...
