A incredibly fast growing and colourful exotic foliage plant that can reach heights of over 2.5m in one season! Ricinus communis 'Zanzibariensis' is a beautiful cultivar selected for large lush green leaves that can grow up to 60cm across. This amazing plant will grow very quickly from seed and will produce some of the most exotic looking leaves in your garden.
PACKET CONTAINS 5 SEEDSSOWING TIPS:
Sow to a depth of 1cm individually in small pots. Sow in an unheated greenhouse in early spring to encourage natural germination. Use additional heat (18-24 degrees Celsius) and light to improve germination if sowing out of season.
All parts of this plant are poisonous, including the seeds. More information below:
Known as the 'Kangaroo Apple'. A half-hardy shrub with exotic looking variable leaves. Purple flowers are produced throughout summer and followed by inedible orange egg-shaped fruits. We love growing Solanum lacinatum in tropical garden borders as it quickly fills out a space with foliage and flowers.
PACKET CONTAINS 10 SEEDSSOWING TIPS:
Surface sow the small seeds and lightly cover. Sow in an unheated greenhouse in early spring to encourage natural germination. Use additional heat (18-24 degrees Celsius) and light to improve germination if sowing out of season.
A vigorous exotic shrub with large green leaves and thick stems. The delicate looking white flowers feature a red and yellow centre that slowly moves to open when tickled, possibly an evolutionary feature to allow pollinating insects in. Remains evergreen in mild winters.
PACKET CONTAINS 10 SEEDSSOWING TIPS:
Sow the seed to a depth of 3mm. Sow in an unheated greenhouse in early spring to encourage natural germination. Use additional heat (18-24 degrees Celsius) and light to improve germination if sowing out of season.
The 'Bird of Paradise' plant! This iconic tropical plant produces lush tropical leaves that will look great in containers on your patio or deck. After several years Strelitzia reginae plants will produce stunning flowers that are said to resemble the plumage of a tropical bird of paradise.
PACKET CONTAINS 10 SEEDSSOWING TIPS:
Soak the seed prior to sowing. Sow the seed to a depth of 1cm. Sow in an unheated greenhouse in early spring to encourage natural germination. Use additional heat (20-24 degrees Celsius) and light to improve germination if sowing out of season.
A fast growing hardy tree with large foliage that is great for creating a tropical effect in UK gardens. Toona sinensis has wonderful fragrant leaves, creamy white flowers and foliage that turns fiery red in autumn. Commonly called the 'Chinese Mahogany', this tree can grow to 15m in height but tolerates hard pruning very well. Toona sinensis is best grown in rich soil in full sun. We've seen these trees produce leaves almost a meter long!
PACKET CONTAINS 20 SEEDSSOWING TIPS:
Sow the seed to a depth of 5mm. Sow in an unheated greenhouse in early spring to encourage natural germination. Use additional heat (18-24 degrees Celsius) and light to improve germination if sowing out of season.
Yucca rostrata produces a near spherical rosette of narrow blue-green leaves. Each leaf can reach a length of 60-90cm long. As this hardy Yucca matures it produces a thick woody stem. A very desirable plant for exotic gardens.
PACKET CONTAINS 20 SEEDSSOWING TIPS:
Surface sow the small seed. Sow in an unheated greenhouse in early spring to encourage natural germination. Use additional heat (18-24 degrees Celsius) and light to improve germination if sowing out of season.