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Soft Shield Fern - very hardy, strong growing and evergreen.. Forms dense clump of lacy, mid-green leaves creates a shaggy fountain. Lovely fern for any garden -
Osmunda Regalis commonly known as Royal Fern is an elegant, deciduous, clump forming fern which forms a large clump turns brown, copper looking fronds in the autumn. Dies back in the winter. -
Most suited for a position in light dappled or fairly shade. Good for woodland settings and can also been grow in containers in shady areas. -
A large, upright shrub or small tree with several trunks growing from near ground level, sparsely branched. The stiff, leathery leaves are narrow, and up to 1m long. On mature plants flowering spikes up to 1m long appear in summer and autumn bearing large numbers of creamy-white, hanging flowers. Like bright areas in the garden or indoors, do not over water, it prefers to be dry, can cope with a degress of drought. Slow growing. -
Vigorous, evergreen hardy bamboo forming a dense clump of upright to arching, dark purple, almost dark canes with age. Ideal for any garden -
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. -
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 -
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 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 -
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. -
This fern is the largest European species, demanding plenty of space to reach its full potential. It likes shady spots in moist soil, great near a pond on bog garden. If planted in a sunny location it can cope as long as it remains damp during the summer.
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This fern likes partial shade, fully hardy. Very elegant semi-evergreen with a wavy or "crisped" rich green fronds. It is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. -
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 -
You will appreciate the lush, deep green of Cyrtomium fortunei - the ideal addition in your garden. -
This fern is deciduous and can grow to 30 to 45 centimetres, with a spread of 30 to 60 centimetres. -
These ferns are naturally found in woodland settings, so they will do best in shade or dappled shade. Asplenium's will also grow in tight nooks and crannies and they are useful for planting on banks and slopes in an alkaline to neutral soil. Totally hardy and evergreen -
This fern is a versatile and perfect choice for woodland gardens or shaded border can also look in a container. Hardy, plant in semi shade and can grow up to
0.9 m
9m pot £4.50 2 litre pot £9.50 -
They're among the most architectural of plants, being evergreen shrubs that add a touch of the exotic to any planting, and combining well with ferns, hostas and other shade lovers. -
Nadine are perfect for smaller gardens and pots. Larger varieties reach 2m, and smaller varieties less than one metre. They are low maintenance, needing just a light trim in spring. They look particularly good in an urban, contemporary or jungle-style garden.
