Conservatory Plants

Abutilon Hybrid with pretty yellow flowers for many weeks through summer .  Abutilon is suitable as an indoor plant, great in conservatories and a useful patio plant in the summer months . Feed and water often in summer, keep drier and frost free in winter. Prune lightly to shape in spring. Trained as a Standard with a stem of about 60cm and a ball of foliage approx. 30cm across

Dracaena marginata is an easy to grow houseplant with rosettes of dark green leaves, each edged in crimson. Mature plants have a bare trunk with rosettes carried at the ends of each branch . Dracaena marginata is a very architectural plant, ideal for the modern environment. Tolerates some shade. Feed fortnightly in summer, keep drier in winter. Prefers a small pot Supplied in a 1 litre pot with a single stem about 25 cm, two to three rosettes. Shipped in 1 - 3 days

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 massageana is a very architectural tropical plant which is relatively easy to look after. Almost always supplied as two or three stems planted in a pot, the foliage consisting of with rosettes of broad leaves at different heights up the stems . Dracaena massageana tolerates morning sunshine only 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 pot so don't be...

Fatsia japonica or the False Castor Oil Plant has leaves similar in shape to the Castor Oil plant which gives it it's common name. Fatsia japonica has lush green foliage and is one of the most versatile of plants as it is suitable for the house, conservatory, patio or planting out in the garden. Indoors Fatsia will be evergreen, outdoors it will keep it's leaves in mild winters but lose them when really cold. Fully hardy , re-grows new leaves each spring. Happy in sun or shade, will grow where...

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...

Jasmine polyanthemum is a twining climber covered in small white flowers which fill the air with a lovely fragrance . Flowers on and off through summer. Jasmine polyanthemum looks very similar to Jaminum officinale, the Summer Jasmine, but it it not quite as hardy. Jasmine polyanthemum will tolerate temperatures down to 0C. Ideal houseplant for a sunny windowsill or conservatory. Feed and water often in spring and summer, keep slightly dry in winter.  Supplied in 1 litre pot, full of buds and...

Lemon Four Seasons  is a very prolific and vigorous variety with fruit or flowers on the tree for most of the year . The flowers have a wonderful perfume so they will easily fill a conservatory or greenhouse with fragrance. They need full sun & well drained soil. Use citrus feed all year (summer food March to September, October to February). This Four Seasons Lemon Tree can be stood outside except in winter

Musa Dwarf Cavendish is a dwarf banana which produces small edible fruits . It is the main variety used for commercial banana production in Europe (Canary Islands) and in India.   It only grows to about 1.8m (6ft) tall and starts producing fruit when only a few years old. Unfortunately Musa Dwarf Cavendish hates the cold and frost will kill it so maintain at temperatures of over 10C in winter. Makes a great conservatory plant as it tolerates full sun, suitable for the patio in summer Supplied...

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

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

Trachelospermum jasminoides Variegata  is a beautiful evergreen climber with dark green leaves, splashed with cream and   strongly perfumed, jasmine scented white flowers in summer. The amount of variegation is very variable. It is best in full sun or part shade and well drained soil or compost. Can be grown outdoors in milder areas or a sheltered corner, tolerates light frost. Trachelospermum jasminoides makes an excellent conservatory plant

Yucca elephantipes also known at the Giant Yucca or Spineless 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...