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A selection of seeds and plants with interesting leaves and different growing habits to give your beds, borders and containers an exotic flair. From low, dense border fillers to tall, leafy banana plants, there's something for every garden.
Hosta 'Decorative Foliage Mixed'Plantain Lily, Funkia Large and small, blue and green leafed varieties. Although they will not reproduce identically, worthwhile colour combinations should appear. Height: 12-30cm (12-30in). More info |
Banana - Exotic Seed CollectionEnsete ventricosum, Musa ensete, Musa arnoldiana, Abyssinian Banana, Ethiopian Banana Customer RatingDecorative, huge leaves rivalling any expensive mature house plants. Grows 3ft in the first four months! More info |
Coleus 'Wizard Mixed'Solenostemon scutellarioides, Painted Nettle, Flame Nettle, Coleus blumei var. verschaffeltii A superior mixture and selection. Dwarfer, more base branching, without the need to 'pinch out'. Height: 30-45cm (12-18in). More info |
Ricinus communis 'Impala'Castor Oil Plant Customer RatingStriking maroon/carmine young growth. Clusters of creamy yellow blooms, followed by maroon pods. Height: 90-120cm (3-4ft). Additional Comments: These seeds are poisonous. More info |
Ricinus communis 'Carmencita'Castor Oil Plant Customer RatingLarge, decorative, deep brown leaves, plus early bright red flower buds and spiny seed pods. Additional Comments: These seeds are poisonous. More info |
Coleus 'Dragon Sunset & Volcano Mixed'Solenostemon scutellarioides, Painted Nettle, Flame Nettle, Coleus blumei var. verschaffeltii Must be among the most stunning mixtures of Coleus ever produced, it will include the very popular Scarlet and Pink shades, Molten Lava (black and carmine) plus four recent colours including deep red, apricot and gold. Almost all with the 'Dragon Series' mark of distinction - the bright gold edge to each leaf. Fantastic pot plants and good bedding plants for a warm sheltered spot. Height 23-30cm (9-12in). More info |
Coleus 'Kong Mixed'Solenostemon x hybridus, Painted Nettle, Flame Nettle, Coleus blumei var. verschaffeltii Customer RatingAn exciting breakthrough in breeding. Enormous, eye-catching, richly coloured foliage, with leaves up to 30cm (12 inches) long. Quick to grow, making a spectacular house or patio plant to brighten up any shady corner. Height: 45-55cm (18-22in). More info |
Tree Fern 'House & Garden Mixed'Develops a trunk or caudex, like palms, as each frond dies. Mixture is drawn from Cyathea and Dicksonia species. Hardy in light to medium frost areas. Pack includes enough spores for 25 plants. More info |
Fatsia japonicaJapanese Aralia, Japanese Fatsia, Aralia japonica, Aralia sieboldii Create a tropical took in the garden. These easy to grow shrubby plants, are surprisingly hardy and suitable lor borders or grown as a pot plant. Large hand-shaped, glossy foliage is accompanied by branching heads of white flowers in autumn, often followed by black fruits. Useful links: More info |
Musa velutinaPink Banana, Plantain An ornamental banana with lush green foliage, featuring a striking burgundy midrib. An exceptionally quick grower, with bright pink blooms followed by inedible pink bananas in summer, once plants are established. Makes an interesting feature in borders or containers. Easy to grow. Height: 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft). More info |
Venus Fly TrapDionaea muscipula Fascinating plant. We provide sensible instructions so you can watch this 'one off' plant mature into an avid fly catcher before your eyes. Suitable for a warm windowsill, conservatory or greenhouse. More info |
Aloe vera Customer RatingAn excellent, quick growing houseplant with fleshy, speckled leaves, and In warm summers, candle like yellow flowers. Used widely in beauty products, and can be used at home as an antiseptic. Simply snap off the leaves and place on cuts and burns for immediate relief. More info |