Conservatory Plants

Agapanthus Donau a variety of the lovely African Lily has a good architectural shape, a fountain of green leaves from which emerge tall flower stalks up to 1.2m tall carrying huge umbels of royal blue flowers in summer . Drought tolerant. Grow in a sunny well drained spot & mulch in autumn. Hardy to -5C provided they are kept almost dry through winter. Flowers best in pots, especially when the roots get overcrowded Supplied in a 3 litre pot, leaf height varies according to time of year...

Dracaena marginata is an easy to grow plant with rosettes of dark green leaves , each edged in crimson. Mature plants have bare stems with rosettes carried at the ends of each stem, normally two or three stems of varying heights are planted in a single pot,  very architectural . Dracaena marginata tolerates morning sunshine or light shade . Feed fortnightly in spring and summer, allowing to dry out between waterings. In winter they will not grow and should be kept a lot drier. Prefers a small...

Dracaena marginata is an easy to grow plant with rosettes of dark green leaves , each edged in crimson. Mature plants have bare stems with rosettes carried at the ends of each stem, normally two or three stems of varying heights are planted in a single pot,  very architectural . Dracaena marginata tolerates morning sunshine or light shade . Feed fortnightly in spring and summer, allowing to dry out between waterings. In winter they will not grow and should be kept a lot drier. Prefers a small...

Ensete ventricosum Maurellii is perhaps the most spectacular banana because of it's huge red leaves which arch from a thick base. This red banana never fails to impress.  Best grown in a pot because it is not too hardy & needs some winter protection. Provided it's kept dry it will be fine even if temperature drops close to 0C. OK for patio in the summer only. Ensete Maurellii is easy to control , i f it gets too big hack it back at the base & off it goes again Supplied in 4 litre pot,...

Feijoa or Acca sellowiana is also known as the Pineapple Guava . It is an evergreen bush which grows about 2 metres by 2 metres. Feijoa sellowiana make a good screen to block off unsightly areas in the garden and it is reasonably frost hardy, at least down to -5C, possibly -10C in a sheltered corner. Dig in plenty of organic matter when planting as the Pineapple Guava plant likes moist, fertile soil. Plant in full sun and you will get fuchsia like flowers which attract butterflies , followed by...

Ficus robusta common name the Rubber Plant was a real household fabourite in the 1960's and 70's and is now becoming popular again. It's huge dark green leaves are very striking. Easy to look after, tolerates quite low light levels but prefers morning sun. Wipe the leaves clean of dust now and again and feed in summer. Supplied in 1.5 litre pots, branched plants, as photo approx. ht 40cm high x 35cm spread, including pot. Shipped within 3 days

Howea forsteriana, more commonly known as the Kentia Palm is found only on Lord Howe Island, off the coast of Australia. This most graceful of palms is remarkably easy to grow provided it is given a bright spot, out of direct sunlight. Kentia Palms like  lots of food and water (but not waterlogged) in spring and summer, but allow to dry out between each watering. In winter keep them a lot drier, watering just enough to stop them wilting. Care instructions are supplied with this plant Supplied...

Lantana is a fantastic Patio Plant seen all over the southern Mediterranean which flowers continuously from early summer through autumn . The flower is a glowing rich blend of orange, red and sometimes pink in each flower cluster . Use to brighten pots and baskets. Lantana is a shrub which can be kept year after year provided it is overwintered in almost dry compost and a frost free environment. In spring give it a trim to keep it bushy, start watering it more often and feed regularly. Lantana...

Mandevilla splendens , often sold as Dipladenia splendens or Dipladenia sanderi , is a house or patio plant with fresh, glossy green foliage & bright pink flowers with a yellow throat . It flowers most of the summer, right up to  the first frost. Tie the shoots to a mini trellis or some canes, otherwise it becomes rather untidy looking. Mandevilla splendens should be trimmed often to keep it bushy . Likes sun, moist compost & feed often. In winter keep frost free and give little water...

Musa zebrina is a half hardy banana with attractive maroon blotched leaves which grows to over 2 metres in warm climates where it is often used as a pool side plant. In the UK it needs frost protection but it makes a good summer patio plant and an excellent conservatory plant. Needs full sun and plenty of water and feeding in the summer, keep drier in the winter. Pot each spring and remove old foliage Supplied in a 2 litre pot, overall ht approx 45cm+. Shipped in 1 - 3 days

Oleander or Nerium splendens is seen all over the Mediterranean and admired by holidaymakers. An evergreen shrub with clusters of rich pink flowers all summer. In this country it is good on the patio in summer but it needs protection from frost. Oleander likes full sun, keep moist in summer and feed often. Harmful if eaten Supplied in 3 litre pots, super bushy young plants with buds/flowers in May/June approx ht 35cm high x 35cm spread, including pot. Shipped within 3 days

Sansevieria trifasciata Laurentii or Mother-in-Laws Tongue  is a native of Africa with stiff upright leaves with  attractive grey and green foliage with a striking gold band down the edge of each leaf. A tough plant which can stand full sun and dry conditions . Water and feed more often in spring and summer, keep dry in winter.  Sansevieria have great architectural qualities which lend themselves to modern decor. Likes sun or part shade, and makes a good conservatory plant In 3 litre...

Strelitzia regina is better known as the Bird of Paradise plant. It's spectacular orange and blue flowers are loved by flower arrangers.  Strelitzia regina is Ok outside in summer and ideal for a frost free conservatory in winter. The Bird of Paradise eventually grows to 1.5 metres but should start flowering once it gets to about 75cm tall. Best in full sun & well drained soil Supplied as a good clump in a 20 litre pot, height approx. 150cm in the pot, flowering size. Shipped within 3 days....

Trachelospermum jasminoides is a beautiful evergreen climber with dark green leaves & strongly perfumed, jasmine scented white flowers in summer. It is best in full sun or part shade & well drained soil or compost. Can be grown outdoors in milder areas tolerating a slight frost. Trachelospermum jasminoides makes an excellent conservatory plant and a great gift Supplied in 2 litre pots, lovely plants with lots of new growth twined round a cane, will be flowering if ordered in summer, ht...

Yucca elephantipes also known at the Giant Yucca or Spinless Yucca,  is an easy to keep tropical plant which can  tolerate full sun or part shade . They dislike a lot of root space so keep roots fairly restricted and allow to dry out between watering. Yucca elephantipes. It has no sharp points like some Yucca species. The Giant Yucca should be fed often in spring and summer, watering every two weeks or so, allowing the soil to dry out between watering. This yucca should be kept almost dry...

Yucca elephantipes or Giant Yucca is an easy to keep house or conservatory plant, also good for sunny offices and showrooms  as they can tolerate full sun or part shade. Yucca elephantipes  dislike a lot of root space so keep roots fairly restricted and allow to dry out between watering. Feed spring and summer every two weeks. Keep drier in winter. Tolerates temperatures down to -2C Supplied as one tall plant with a single stem, leaves down to the base with no bare trunk. Ht approx 40cm, pot...