A vigorous Canna with beautiful densely packed orange and green striped foliage. In mid-to-late summer sturdy stems arise that are topped with bright colourful blooms that combine perfectly with the lush foliage. Canna 'Tropicanna' loves a sunny site, ideally with damp soil. Canna 'Tropicanna' makes an ideal and eye-catching tropical plant for patio pots, in your garden borders or even as a marginal aquatic plant for your pond.
Current size: Supplied in 9cm pots.
A gorgeous dark leaf canna that reaches heights up to 150cm and flowers throughout summer. Canna ‘Red Velvet' is a vigorous Canna cultivar that produces strong growing clumps. Grows best in full sun planted in rich but well drained soil. Try planting at the back of your borders to get some really exotic height. Combine with green leaved plants to provide a dramatic contrast in your borders or container displays.
Supplied fully rooted in 17cm pot.
Gorgeous large dark heart-shaped leaves held on tall stems make this Colocasia a real stunner. The Young leaves of Colocasia 'Black Coral' emerge lush green and darken to black as they mature. Colocasia 'Black Coral' will quickly form a thick clump of plants that will grow masses of foliage that colours best when grown in full sun. The large leaves of Colocasias give these plants their common name of the ‘Elephant Ear’ plant. Try combining Colocasia plants with Bananas for the ultimate jungle foliage combo, you can even grow Colocasia as marginal pond plants.
Current size: Supplied in as a jumbo plug plant.
A truly terrific tropical foliage plant with dark green leaves featuring bright creamy white markings flowing out from the central veins. Colocasia 'White Lava' is a heat lover that is ideally suited to a protected sunny patio, or well-lit window or conservatory. Colocasia produce large heart shaped leaves that make a stylish addition to any style of garden. Try planting Colocasia 'White Lava' in containers around your patio or seating area for a great tropical vibe. Colocasia will make fantastic marginal aquatic plants in the warm summer months.
Current size: Supplied in as a jumbo plug plant.
The Australian Tree Fern brings dramatic, tropical elegance to UK gardens. Its lacy, bright green fronds unfurl from a stout, furry trunk, creating a captivating focal point. In a tropical-style garden or fernery, Cyathea cooperi adds architectural grandeur and a sense of lushness.Though not fully hardy, with winter protection it can thrive, evoking a Jurassic-era beauty and providing a stunning backdrop for other shade-loving plants.
Cyathea cooperi is a speed demon compared to the more stately Dicksonia antarctica! While Dicksonia slowly unfurls its fronds, Cyathea practically explodes with growth, adding several feet in a single season in ideal conditions. This vigorous grower can reach a majestic 4.5m (15 feet) or even more in warmer microclimates!, quickly establishing itself as a tropical centrepiece. It's the perfect way to create a lush, jungle-like feel in a relatively short time
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The most hardy tree fern available. These young Dickonsia antarctica ferns will grow to reach heights of 3 meters tall after a number of years! Even as young plants, Dickonsia antarctica tree ferns will produce large evergreen fronds that look incredibly jungly. Plant in shaded areas to provide year-round foliage interest.
Current size: Supplied in 9cm pots.
An amazingly tropical looking rich flame coloured Foxglove hybrid. Digitalis Illumination 'Flame' is a cross between our native Digitalis purpurea and an exotic species from the Canary Islands, Isoplexix canariensis. Very attractive spires of flowers are produced through summer and into autumn, attracting pollinators into your garden. This incredible perennial foxglove can survive winters in mild locations. This exotic Foxglove hybrid thrives in both full sun and partial shade, growing to a height of around 90cm tall.
Current size: Supplied as a plug plant.
Incredibly robust fern with finely divided fronds that are uniquely crested and twisted at the tips. Dryopteris 'Cristata The King' creates a regal, textured appearance. Its vibrant green foliage brings a lush, elegant feel to shaded areas. This fern exhibits excellent cold hardiness, tolerating temperatures well below freezing, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.For ideal growth, plant it in a location with moist, well-drained soil and dappled to full shade, mimicking its natural woodland habitat. It excels in shady borders, fern gardens, and as a striking feature in woodland or rainforest inspired settings.Supplied in a 9cm pot.
An architectural and tall growing hardy fern with elegant yet sturdy fronds that are covered in tiny dark hairs giving it its distinctive appearance. Commonly called the 'Shaggy Shield Fern'. Dryopteris atrata will remain semi-evergreen in mild winters and quickly produces fresh new fronds in spring. Ferns make a great addition to tropical and jungle style gardens, providing lush rainforest floor style foliage in even the darkest of growing spots.
Current size: Supplied as a plug plant.
A beautiful hardy fern with new fronds emerging in shades of copper and pink. Commonly called the 'Autumn Fern' or 'Japanese Shield Fern'. These colourful new fronds glow against the backdrop of shiny green mature leaves that can reach a height of 1m. Ferns make a great addition to tropical and jungle style gardens, providing lush rainforest floor style foliage in even the darkest of growing spots.
Current size: Supplied as a plug plant.
A distinctive, almost prehistoric fern with its broad, leathery, and deeply lobed fronds, a stark contrast to typical feathery ferns. Its bluish-green hue adds a cool, sophisticated touch. Cold hardiness is moderate, tolerating temperatures down to roughly -5°C to -10°C, which may require some winter protection in colder UK regions.
For a UK tropical-style garden, plant Dryopteris sieboldii in a sheltered, shaded area with moist, well-drained soil. Partner it with other shade-loving, bold-textured plants like Fatsia japonica, Hostas, and large-leaved rhododendrons to enhance the lush, exotic feel. Creating a dense, multi-layered planting scheme will further evoke a tropical rainforest vibe.
An extremely popular banana plant for tropical style gardeners. Enormous deep-red leaves are produced throughout the warmer summer and autumn months. Very fast growing and ideal for containers on your patio or deck. We enjoy plunging Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' into garden borders for the summer months where it quickly reaches impressive heights and attracts comments from all who see it.
Current size: 30cm tall including pot.
Dramatic deeply divided palmate leaves and a bushy exotic evergreen habit. Fatsia polycarpa ‘Green Fingers’ is a relatively new introduction to gardeners here in the U.K. Fatsia polycarpa originates from the shady hillsides of Taiwan where it was once a rare plant to find. Fatsia polycarpa ‘Green Fingers’ is a tough exotic shrub and should be hardy in most UK gardens, but it will benefit from a bit of shelter from the most severe cold. Well worth growing for it’s amazing deeply lobed foliage, giving this Fatsia a much more tropical look than the regular Fatsia japonica.
Fatsia polycarpa ‘Green Fingers’ is best grown in partial shade where it can reach heights of up to 2m. In late autumn and winter it produces Ivy-like flowers that provide valuable nectar for pollinating insects.
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Current size: Supplied in a 17cm diameter pot. 45-60cm tall including pot.
Tropical looking orange-red tubular blooms hang in clusters against a backdrop of dark foliage. Fuchsia triphylla ‘Thalia’ combines superbly with many popular plants for tropical style gardens. This beautiful Fuchsia produces foliage that is tinged with a richmetallic purple. Try planting Fuchsia triphylla ‘Thalia’ with complementary dark purple foliage plants such as Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' for a perfect foliage combination with the added bonus of beautiful flowers!
Rich ruby foliage with hot pink leaf veins make this colourful plant a fantastic addition to any garden. Iresine herbstii 'Brilliantissima' grows equally well in a container or in a mixed border. This easy to grow colourful plant that makes a great foil for flowering plants. Iresine herbstii 'Brilliantissima' will tolerate shade well, making it a great plant to fill the gaps beneath your larger shrubs in the warm summer months.
Current size: Sold as a jumbo plug plant.
Adds a vibrant, exotic touch to UK gardens with its captivating floral display.Its beauty lies in the abundance of fragrant, tubular flowers that bloom profusely throughout summer. The blooms open white, gradually transitioning to a rich, deep red, creating a stunning two-toned effect against the backdrop of glossy, dark green leaves. This colour transformation adds a dynamic element to the garden, while the sweet, intoxicating fragrance fills the air, especially in the evenings. 'Red World' is a vigorous climber, quickly covering walls, fences, or pergolas, creating a lush backdrop.
In an exotic garden setting, Lonicera japonica 'Red World' offers several benefits. Its vigorous growth provides a quick and effective way to create a sense of lushness and abundance. The vibrant red and white flowers add a splash of colour, complementing other exotic plants. The intoxicating fragrance enhances the sensory experience of the garden, creating a truly immersive and exotic atmosphere. Its relatively low maintenance requirements, once established, make it a practical choice for UK gardeners seeking an exotic feel without excessive upkeep. The semi-evergreen nature of 'Red World' also provides year-round interest, maintaining a sense of greenery even in the winter months.Current size: Supplied in a 15cm pot.
