Acanthus mollis Whilst it is not uncommon to come across I do love this acanthus, and have one as a focal point in my own garden. I lik…
Agapanthus praecox I had a mix of both the common purple and white (albus), and the rhizomes got completely mixed up before planting. Ther…
Alliampelos Striatula I have owned these Alliampelos for many years and for the first time this year a couple have flowered for me. This is n…
Arundo donax ‘Variegata’ I have grown this type of Arundo for over 5 years now and it always impresses me with its speed, height, and beautiful…
Asplenium scolopendrium Often seen all over the UK from forests to gardens, and even growing out of brick walls, this fern is easy to recognise…
Astelia chathamica I have grown these for many years and it has easily become one of my favourite hardy evergreens, mostly for its gorgeou…
Berginia cordiflora Bergenias can often get a bad wrap, as they provide shelter for a variety of garden critters, however they are undeniab…
Beschorneria yuccoides I have only grown Beschorneria for a few years, but they have become one of favourite garden plants. Native to Mexico t…
Beschorneria yuccoides ‘Flamingo Glow’ Of all the Beschorneria I grow, ‘Flamingo Glow’ is the standout for me. While these plants can have beautif…
Billbergia nutans Billbergia is one of my favourite bromeliads and find that they are generally very fuss free. Whilst outdoor planting s…
Billbergia nutans ‘Variegata’ I have grown this particular bromeliad for over 6 years now and it is one of my favourite, both for flower and foliage…
Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ I have grown these grasses for years and have a few in my garden as they are perfect for softening the edges of beds an…
Colocasia ‘Pink China’ I have grown Colocasias for many years and by far this is the least fussy I have ever grown, readily producing stolons…
Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ I have always loved crocosmia for its sword like foliage that works perfectly as a mid height plant in large herbaceous…
Eucomis autumnalis I absolutely adore Eucomis, and autumnalis is a new one for me this year. This variety can flower in summer and autumn…
Fascicularia bicolor Fascicularia bicolor features bright blue flowers with striking red bracts, and green foliage that turns red at the cen…
Alliampelos Striatula I have owned these Alliampelos for many years and for the first time this year…
Arundo donax ‘Variegata’ I have grown this type of Arundo for over 5 years now and it always impresses m…
Asplenium scolopendrium Often seen all over the UK from forests to gardens, and even growing out of bri…
Beschorneria yuccoides I have only grown Beschorneria for a few years, but they have become one of fav…
Beschorneria yuccoides ‘Flamingo Glow’ Of all the Beschorneria I grow, ‘Flamingo Glow’ is the standout for…
Billbergia nutans ‘Variegata’ I have grown this particular bromeliad for over 6 years now and it is one of my…
Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ I have grown these grasses for years and have a few in my garden as they are pe…
Colocasia ‘Pink China’ I have grown Colocasias for many years and by far this is the least fussy I hav…
Fascicularia bicolor Fascicularia bicolor features bright blue flowers with striking red bracts, and…