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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. -
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Tree Ferns This is one of the best known and one of the hardiest tree fern from Australia. This is a pride of every garden – large, bold, ancient and beautiful. If possible avoid windy sites and protect crown in winter. -
Gymnocarpium dryopteris (western oakfern, common oak fern, oak fern or northern oak fern) is a fern of the family Cystopteridaceae. It is widespread across much of North America and Eurasia. It has been found in Canada, the United States, Greenland, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, and most of Europe. -
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. -
The 'Pearly White' forms small clumpy mounds and looks particularly good edging a woodland walkway, gradually spreads to form an elegant ground cover. Can be used for shady borders or can be grown in containers. Deciduous. Originating from China/Japan. -
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. -
Another great big fern for the sheltered spots. -
The Hart's Tongue Fern is an excellent plant for a difficult corner of the garden; and is one of very few plants that will genuinely thrive in deep shade. Height and Spread: 45cm -
Asplenium scolopendrium, known as hart's-tongue or hart's-tongue fern is a fern in the genus Asplenium, of the Northern Hemisphere -
Young fronds are pink, becoming dark green with age. Grow in partial shade or shade, avoid very wet or dry soil, deciduous or semi evergreen in sheltered spot. -
A brand new fern launched at Chelsea Flower Show in 2019 and won Best New Plant -
Regal Red, Japanese Painted Fern has arching triangular leaves of silver, with contrasting red stems. It forms a small mound that looks particularly good edging a woodland walkway, in shady borders or even in containers. -
Plant in moist, rich soil, away from wind which can so easily tatter the brittle leaves. Can take up to -30 deg -
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.
