Dig into the joy of a life outdoors
Find peace and purpose by reconnecting with nature, creativity and the joy of making things in your own patch of paradise.
Discover extraordinary, unusual, and beautiful plants from around the world — each with growing and care tips to help you cultivate these weird and wonderful species in your own space.
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Arum lily
Elegant white spathes over glossy arrow-shaped leaves, at home in a damp border or the shallow…
- Full sun, Partial shade
- 0.5–1 m (2–3 ft)
- H4 · Zone 8
Hibiscus moscheutos
Swamp rose mallow
A hardy perennial hibiscus with flowers up to 20 cm (8 in) across in white, pink…
- Full sun
- 1.5–2.5 m (5–8 ft)
- H4 · Zone 8
Mirabilis jalapa
Marvel of Peru
A bushy tuberous perennial whose fragrant trumpet flowers in mixed colours open each afternoon.
- Full sun
- 0.5–1 m (2–3 ft)
- H3 · Zone 9
Campsis radicans
Trumpet vine
A vigorous self-clinging climber with clusters of orange-red trumpet flowers loved by hummingbirds in its native…
- Full sun, Partial shade
- 9–12 m (30–39 ft)
- H5 · Zone 7
Bougainvillea glabra
Paper flower
A vigorous thorny climber smothered in vivid magenta papery bracts through summer in warm, sunny gardens.
- Full sun
- 4–8 m (13–26 ft)
- H1c · Zone 11
Passiflora caerulea
Blue passion flower
A vigorous hardy climber with intricate white, blue and purple flowers and orange fruits, the toughest…
- Full sun, Partial shade
- 8–12 m (26–39 ft)
- H4 · Zone 8
