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.
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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This versatile addition to the garden offers a carpet of verdant beauty, ideal for underplanting shrubs or defining garden edges in tropical and exotic schemes.Its dense, grass-like foliage forms a lush, evergreen mat, creating a tranquil, textured ground cover. Unlike many plants, its beauty persists through winter, maintaining its deep green hue even in colder months, offering a welcome splash of colour when other plants are dormant.
Its fine texture contrasts beautifully with the larger leaves of tropical shrubs, adding a sense of depth and richness. Cold hardy to approximately -15°C, it withstands typical UK winters with ease, making it a reliable and visually appealing choice for year-round exotic garden interest. Kew Gardens use this plant to great effect in their Japanese inspired garden.
Current Size: Supplied in a 8cm diameter pot. 10-15cm tall including pot.
