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... -
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. -
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 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. -
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