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Agave Salmiana agave salmiana
Green Giant' (Giant Agave) - This architectural succulent is recognisable by its thick, graceful, dark grey-green out curving leaves with projecting spines and massive stature, reaching to 5-6 feet tall by twice as wide. When plant matures and bloom the tall candelabra inflorescence rises. Can tolerate temperature to -9 if kept dry. These are 5 year old seed grown plants already almost 50cm tall.
 
7.5 Ltr
£35.00
6.75kg
       
Aloe aristata aristata
Flowering succulents, native to Africa with a rosette of large, thick, fleshy leaves. Aloe flowers are tubular, frequently Brown, pink or red and are born on densely clustered, simple or branched leafless stems.Hardy. Full sun, free draining soil.
 
3 Ltr
£5.00
2.5kg
       
Aloe striatula nopic
This is the hardiest of the tree Aloes. It grows into a leggy, many headed shrub with rosettes of dark green leaves edged with white marginal teeth held on the terminal portions of the stems. The stem sheaths are distinctly striped white and green. They produce dense, unbranched pokers of yellow tubular flowers with orange and green accents. Fairly fast growing and the top growth has proven hardy to at least -8°C or lower.
 
3 Ltr
£12.50
2.5kg
       
Beschoneria yuccoides beschoneria
A striking 'Yucca' like plant originating from Mexico. Soft steel blue leaves form a 1mtr mound. The parent plant can send up a huge 2mtr+ flower spike after which dies to be replaced by it's numerous offsets. Quick growing once established. Hardy in the UK in all but the most extreme locations.
 
7.5 Ltr
£9.50
4.5kg
       
Billbergia nutans bilbergia
This is a stunning hardy bromeliad,a member of the pineapple family,has long deep green strap like leaves.It will grow in full sun or part shade and will reward you with pendulous flower clusters on pink stems at anytime from spring through summer.Hardy to -8.
 
1 Ltr
£3.50
1kg
       
Cordyline australis cordyline
Hardy and exotic. This plant from Australia makes a good addition to any exotic garden. All forms of C. australis prefer a sunny site and good watering during the summer months. These plants are very wind resistent so work well in exposed gardens. Hardy. Full sun to partial shade, rich, but free draining soil.
 
7.5 Ltr
£10.00
6.75kg
       
Cycas revoluta cycas
A really exotic looking plant that dates back to the time of the dinosaurs. Slow growing so larger trunked specimens command a relatively high price. Needs a sheltered sunny spot to really do well. This plant cannot be considered hardy in the UK. Half hardy. Will need winter protection. Full sun and free draining soil.
 
5 Ltr
£10.00
3.75kg
 
10 Ltr
£15.00
5.5kg
       
Dasylirion longissimum dasilyrion
Mexican Grass Tree. It is a very rare species native to central Mexico, with a slender trunk and grey leaves which have prickles at the base.. Plant in a well draining soil in a sheltered site with full sun. Hardy
Please call for delivery options/details
35 Ltr
£95.00
       
Echinocactus grusonii echino
A tender but stunning cactus. Best grown in a greenhouse or conservatory.Tender. Full sun. Best grown in a very free draining soil with a grit mulch to prevent rotting of the base.
 
20cm dia
£9.50
2kg
 
24cm dia
£12.50
3kg
 
25cm dia
£20.00
6.5kg
       
Echveria glauca echiveriaglauca
A half hardy succulent with striking glaucous blue fleshy leaves. Tall flame coloured flower spikes are produced from mid to late summer.Tender, full sun and very free draining soil to be at its best.
 
3 Ltr
£7.50
2.5kg
       
Echveria "Perle Von Nurnberg" echiveriaperle
A half hardy succulent with glaucous purple fleshy leaves. Will need to be kept dry over the winter, full sun and very free draining soil to be at its best.
 
1 Ltr
£3.50
1kg
       
Echveria "Spider" echveriaspider
A half hardy succulent with undulating white fleshy leaves. Will need to be kept dry over the winter, full sun and very free draining soil to be at its best.
 
1 Ltr
£3.50
1kg
       
Ferrocactus pilosus rectispinosus ferrocactus
Slightly hardier than Ferrocactus but still a tender but stunning cactus. Best grown in a greenhouse or conservatory.Tender. Full sun. Best grown in a very free draining soil with a grit mulch to prevent rotting of the base.
 
20cm dia
£19.50
4kg
 
30cm dia
£39.50
14kg
       
Opuntia ficus "indica" opuntia
A large Opuntia producing almost spineless leaves (pads). I run my hands over the fully developed new leaves (with a pair of leather gardening gloves on) to remove the small glochids/ spines. Half hardy but ideal for a conservatory or brightly lit indoor area.
 
10 Ltr
£15.00
7.5kg
       
Sedum sedum
Succulent annuals and evergreen or semi-evergreen perennials, with fleshy, cylindrical or flattened leaves.
Mainly fully hardy with some tender species. Best grown in free draining soil in full sun.
 
9cm Pot
£1.50
0.25kg
       
Sempervivum sempervivum
Dense, mat-forming evergreen succulent.Fully hardy.Grow in free draining soil with added grit in full sun. Water little
Please phone or email for details of varieties
9cm Pot
£1.50
0.25kg
 
1 Ltr
£3.50
1kg
       
Yucca carnerosana (Fully rooted) carnerosana
A very large 'tree' Yucca , similar in habit and appearnace to the famous Joshua tree Y. brevifolia. Hardy and very undemanding this plant is ideal for an arid bed scheme or as a specimen plant in a container. Hardy. Full sun, very well draining soil.
Please call for delivery options/details
150cm trunk
£260.00
N/A
       
Yucca aliofolia varigata (Fully rooted) aliofoliavar
A small growing Yucca with creamy white and pink stripes on the leaves. Very undemanding this plant is ideal for an arid bed scheme or as a specimen plant in a container. Not quite as hardy as some. Hardy to half hardy. Full sun, very well draining soil.
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80cm overall
£35.00
N/A
       
Yucca gloriosa (Fully rooted) gloriosa
A large growing Yucca. Hardy and very undemanding this plant is ideal for an arid bed scheme or as a specimen plant in a container. Broad steel grey leaves top a stout trunk that tends to branch after flowering. Hardy. Full sun and very well draining soil.
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35 Ltr
£35.00
N/A
       
Yucca rostrata (Fully rooted) rostrata
Beautiful is probably the best description you can give to this plant. Pale blue leaves top a straw coloured trunk. Fairly easy to grow but should be left to establish itself undisturbed as the delicate root system can be easily damaged with movement. Hardy. Full sun, very well draining soil.
 
38cm Trunk
Please call for details of prices and delivery options on all our rostrata
Various sizes available
39cm Trunk
 
46cm Trunk
 
53cm Trunk
 
54cm Trunk
 
60cm Trunk
 
80cm Trunk
 
120cm Trunk
 
122cm Trunk
       
Yucca treculeana

yucca trec

A very rare hardy yucca reaching an eventual height of 5mtrs or more. Stiff red edged green or blue-green leaves are held on top of a slowly forming trunk. These are 5 year old seed grown plants already almost 1mtr tall.
 
7.5 Ltr
£25.00
3.75kg
       
       

 

 

 

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