| Alocasia odorata |
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| Very similar to Alocasia macrorrhiza (Giant Elephants Ear), but hardier. Very fast growing with rounder, large, waxy, crinkled, arrow shaped leaves. Likes plenty of water during the summer months and full to dappled shade. Tender. |
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10 Ltr |
£15.00 |
7.5kg |
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| Crinum powellii |
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| A hardy clump forming perennial looking very much like a dwarf Amaryllis. Long deep green strap like leaves grow from a large surface forming bulb. The flower spike can bear up to 20 individual deep pink flowers very similar if somewhat smaller to the Amaryllis lily. Hardy. Full sun to partial shade. Grow in a moist rich soil for best results. Keep well watered during the summer. |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
2kg |
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7.5 Ltr |
£14.50 |
5kg |
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| Crinum yemensis |
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| Similar to Crinum moorei but with broad exotic looking leaves growing from a large surface forming bulb. The large white flowers are fragrant (particularly at night). Hardy in Southern England. Full sun to partial shade. Grow in a moist rich soil for best results. Keep well watered during the summer. |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.5kg |
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10 Ltr |
£18.50 |
5.25kg |
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| Heuchera "Palace Purple" |
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| A hardy evergreen (well purple) clump forming perennial. Excellent at the front of a border or for underplanting taller plants. Hardy. |
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2 Ltr |
£5.00 |
1kg |
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| Hosta mixed |
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| A selection of Hostas all with shapely leaves and rich foliage colours. Leaf shapes and sizes vary, ranging from lance-shaped to almost circular, and from 13cm (5in) to more than 36cm (14in) long. Some are often deeply textured with prominent veins, and can be either matt or glossy. Leaf colour ranges from silver blue to rich deep green and yellow. Best grown in moist soil and in dappled or full shade. Hardy. |
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3 Ltr |
£6.50 |
2.5kg |
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| Kniphofia uvaria "Nobilis" |
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| A huge Kniphofia and probably the tallest. Originally from New Zealand, with long, lax leaves and big, bold spikes of dark orange flowers in late summer. Flower spikes can reach 3mtrs in optimum conditions. Best grown in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Fully hardy. |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
1.75kg |
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| Mixed Ferns |
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| Naturally occurring in woodland and dappled shade, ferns offer the perfect solution to damp, shady corners, and many stay evergreen all year. Ferns are easy to grow, and come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. They are most liked for their unfurling fronds and unique texture. Hardy. |
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3 Ltr |
£5.50 |
2.5kg |
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| Philodendron selloum |
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| As with all Philodendron species this is a pretty undemanding plant. Large glossy deeply cut leaves top a woody trunk. Not totally hardy in the UK but worth giving a large plant a try in a sheltered site especially if the trunk is well mulched.Half hardy. Will need winter protection. Full sun to partial shade.Keep very well watered and feed with a high Nitrogen fertiliser during the summer months for best results. Note: all our plants withstood -6c/22f last winter (2007) and remained evergreen. The only damage occured to the new growth in April due to a late frost. |
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5 Ltr |
£15.00 |
3kg |
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7.5 Ltr |
£19.00 |
3.75kg |
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10 Ltr |
£25.00 |
6kg |
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20 Ltr |
£39.00 |
9.5kg |
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| Saurarus cerenus |
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Swamp Lily, Lizard Tails.
Great plant for pond margins/ bog gardens or damp shade. Green sweetly scented heart shaped leaves with white pendulous flowers looking somewhat like lizard tails hence the common name. |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
2.5kg |
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| Zantedeschia aethiopica |
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| Glossy arrow shaped leaves, large white Arum flowers with a yellow spathe.Hardy. Full sun to partial shade. Keep very well watered and feed with a high Nitrogen fertiliser during the summer months for best results. |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
2kg |
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| Zantedeschia elliotiana |
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| Heart shaped dark green leaves covered with translucent silver spots. Pale to golden yellow flowers with purple throats. Hardy. Full sun to partial shade. Keep very well watered and feed with a high Nitrogen fertiliser during the summer months for best results. |
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2 Ltr |
£6.50 |
1kg |
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| Zantedeschia "Green Goddess" |
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| Dull green leaves and white centred bright green spathe. Hardy. Full sun to partial shade.Keep very well watered and feed with a high Nitrogen fertiliser during the summer months for best results. |
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3 Ltr |
£6.50 |
2kg |
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| Zephyranthes candida |
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| (Fairy Lily) - This is a bulb with evergreen, rush-like foliage that forms a 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide clump. In the late summer and autumn, white tubular flowers with six petals bloom on stems that are as tall as the foliage. Grow in sun or part shade and water regularly. Hardy if planted in a free draining sheltered site. |
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1 Ltr |
£3.00 |
0.75kg |
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| Cannas |
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All of our Cannas have been either grown from seed or split from parent plants. As a result of this our plants are clean, healthy and free from any virus affecting some other UK stocks.
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| Canna "Bonfire" |
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| A beautiful red flowering Canna with unique maroon and green glossy leaves. They will die down in winter and if mulched can be left to grow back each spring. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.25kg |
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| Canna "City of Portland" |
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| A large pink flowering Canna with maroon and green matt leaves. They will die down in winter and if mulched can be left to grow back each spring. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.25kg |
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| Canna edulis |
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| A huge canna with narrow light green leaves. Potential height 2.5mtrs +. The flowers as with all large canna's are fairly insignificant but are pale orange. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.25kg |
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| Canna "Kalimpong" |
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| A dwarf form of pretoria, flowering at 3 foot. Herbaceous perennial grown for its striking leaves and flowers. This plant has glossy green leaves with yellow veins, and produces bright orange flowers. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.25kg |
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| Canna "Lesotho Lil" |
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| A huge canna with broad olive green often red edged leaves. Potential height 2.5mtrs +. The flowers as with all large canna's are fairly insignificant but are a soft orange colour. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.25kg |
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| Canna Panache |
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| A medium sized Canna with narrow matt green leaves and a delecate peach flowers.Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.25kg |
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| Canna "Pretoria" |
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| Herbaceous perennial grown for its striking leaves and flowers. This plant has glossy green leaves with yellow veins, and produces bright orange flowers. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.25kg |
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| Canna indica purpurea |
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| A large pink flowering Canna with maroon and green matt leaves. They will die down in winter and if mulched can be left to grow back each spring. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.25kg |
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| Canna iridiflora "Ehmannii" |
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| Herbaceous perennial grown for its striking leaves and flowers. One of the largest and hardiest Cannas. This plant has dark-blue green leaves with red margins, and produces bright pinkish red flowers. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). This plant does show some discolouration on the leaves which may give some cause for concern. This has been present on almost all of the Ehmanii I have ever seen and is not the symptom of an infected plant. |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.25kg |
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Canna Phoenix hybrids
These are our own seed grown plants and this is the first year we are selling them albeit in very small numbers. I would like to say a big thank you to the members (especially Sarah) of the Hardy Tropicals UK forum for their help in naming these plants. |
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| Canna “Phoenix Sunset” (hybrid 1) |
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| One of our own seed grown plants this is the first year we are selling it. A medium sized Canna with broad blue green leaves and a large vivid orange flower. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.25kg |
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| Canna “Phoenix Sunrise” (hybrid 2) |
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| One of our own seed grown plants this is the first year we are selling it. A medium sized Canna with broad deep green leaves and a large peach coloured flower.Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.25kg |
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| Canna “Phoenix Sunburn” (hybrid 3) |
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| One of our own seed grown plants this is the first year we are selling it. A medium sized Canna with broad blue green leaves and a large blood red flower. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.25kg |
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| Canna “Phoenix Amber Sun” (hybrid 4) |
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| One of our own seed grown plants this is the first year we are selling it. A medium sized Canna with broad deep green leaves and a large burnt orange flower. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). Photo courtesy of Mick C. |
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3 Ltr |
£9.50 |
2.25kg |
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| Gingers |
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| Hedychium aurantiacum |
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| Very medium ginger growing up to 5ft. The thin stems are topped with orange / red fragrant flowers. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
1.5kg |
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| Hedychium "Cherry Blossom" |
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| A new ginger introduced to the UK a couple of years ago. Pale pink flowers top thin stems. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
1.5kg |
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| Hedychium coccinium "Tara" |
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| One of the best gingers for the UK. Hardy and reliable. The broad leaves are topped with fragrant orange flowers and appear fairly early for a ginger.Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
1.5kg |
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| Hedychium coronarium |
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| A largish ginger with thick stems, broad green leaves and 2" butterfly-like white flowers. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
1.5kg |
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| Hedychium densiflorum |
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| A vigorous ginger that is very tough. Tight orange flower heads rise above matt green stems.Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
1.5kg |
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| Hedychium "Dixter" |
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| An easy and vigorous ginger now sold as "Devon Cream". Reliably hardy it has pale cream scented flowers that form early. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
1.5kg |
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| Hedychium flavum |
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| A medium sized ginger with thin leaves. The flowers are borne in attractive yellow clusters with salmon filaments carrying a strong scent in the evenings. This one of the Lei gingers used in garland making. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy. |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
1.5kg |
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| Hedychium forrestii |
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| Scented white flowers and broad green leaves on one of the hardiest of all the gingers available in the UK. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
1.5kg |
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| Hedychium griffithianum |
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| A medium sized ginger with thin strappy leaves. The flowers are borne in attractive spidery white clusters with salmon filaments carrying a mild scent in the evenings. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
1.5kg |
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| Hedychium thrysoforme |
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| very rare ginger from the Himalayas. Strong stems and broad leaves are topped with spidery white flowers. Grow in a sheltered spot away from harsh winds. Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser regularly. Half hardy.(Hardy if planted deeply and mulched over the winter). |
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3 Ltr |
£8.50 |
1.5kg |
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