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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 |
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 |
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 |
Snow BananaEnsete glaucum Possibly the hardiest Ensete species, this plant originates from high altitude China so is accustomed to cooler regions. The huge, glaucous leaves are architectural and decorative, great for the tropical borders or large containers. More info |
Musa lasiocarpaChinese Yellow Banana, Musella, Plantain An unusual dwarf hardy banana reputed to be able to take temperatures as low as -10C (14F). This banana has exotic leaves followed by a yellow globular flower, once established. Plant in sun or partial shade outdoors or indoors in containers. More info |
Musa sikkimensisBanana, Plantain Here's a unique chance to grow this new hardy species of Banana, from the Himalayas. A strong and vigorous grower with tough green foliage, often flushed with ruby-red tints. Very hardy, tolerates wind and suitable for large containers or growing in the border.Height: 3-4m (9-12ft) More info |
Coleus 'Palisandra'Solenostemon scutellarioides, Painted Nettle, Flame Nettle, Coleus blumei var. verschaffeltii Almost certainly the purest and deepest colour in existence. Lush, rich, broad leaves, like velvet, lightly serrated and nearly black in colour. Superb mixed with summer patio container plants. More info |
Heuchera hybrida 'Melting Fire'Coral Flower, Coral Bells
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