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Give \u003cstrong\u003eblack magic colocasia\u003c\/strong\u003e a sheltered, sunny spot, or light dappled shade, in rich, moisture-retentive soil that never dries out. It is one of the few exotics genuinely happy in boggy ground and at the margins of a pond, and it relishes generous watering and regular feeding through the growing season. Shelter from strong wind keeps the large leaves from tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight around 0.9 to 1.5 m with a similar spread in a good summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun for the darkest leaf colour; tolerates partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, constantly moist soil or a large pot of water-retentive compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing tender (RHS H2), the \u003cstrong\u003eblack elephant ear plant\u003c\/strong\u003e will not survive a frosty UK winter outside. 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As one of the darkest selections available, this \u003cstrong\u003ered banana plant\u003c\/strong\u003e brings instant jungle theatre to a sunny patio, courtyard or conservatory, and it has become a firm favourite with UK gardeners chasing a tropical look without leaving the British Isles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow Musa 'Ever Red'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe appeal is all in the foliage. Each lush leaf unfurls flushed with red, intensifying to rich wine tones in strong light, while the pseudostem carries the same warm red blush. Planted as a centrepiece, this \u003cstrong\u003ered banana tree\u003c\/strong\u003e reads as a living sculpture, and it grows fast, putting on fresh leaves through the summer to reach around 2 to 3 metres in a single season under good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a tender exotic rather than a fully hardy plant, so the simplest approach is to grow it in a generous container. That keeps it portable: stand it out in the warmth from late spring, then move it into a frost-free greenhouse, conservatory or bright porch from October to overwinter. Give it the brightest, most sheltered position you can, ideally full sun against a south or west facing wall, where the leaf colour develops best and the broad leaves are shielded from wind. Plant into a rich, free-draining loam-based compost with added grit, water freely and feed fortnightly through the growing season, as bananas are both hungry and thirsty. Over winter, ease off watering and let the plant rest somewhere cool but frost-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaching roughly 2 to 3 metres tall with a 1.5 to 2 metre spread, 'Ever Red' makes a superb feature specimen or the backbone of a hot, exotic planting scheme alongside cannas, colocasias and palms. If you have been searching for a \u003cstrong\u003ered banana plant uk\u003c\/strong\u003e growers can rely on, this is a standout. 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Bold, fast-growing and unmistakably tropical, it transforms a sunny patio, courtyard or border into a slice of the tropics in a single summer.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow the Red Abyssinian Banana?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most striking foliage plants you can grow outdoors in the UK. Each huge leaf can reach well over a metre long, with an olive-green upper surface and a glowing red-purple midrib and underside that lights up beautifully when backlit by low sun. Unlike a true Musa, this \u003cem\u003eensete ventricosum maurelii\u003c\/em\u003e forms a single, stout, swollen trunk rather than a clump, giving it an architectural, almost prehistoric presence. As a focal point or repeated through a hot, exotic border, the red banana plant brings height, lush texture and serious wow factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic burgundy-flushed, paddle-shaped leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, statuesque growth in a single season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperb as a patio container specimen or border centrepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs beautifully with cannas, colocasia and other tender exotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the best from your \u003cem\u003eensete ventricosum maurelii\u003c\/em\u003e in the UK, choose the warmest, sunniest and most sheltered spot you can offer, ideally against a south or west-facing wall and out of strong wind that can tear the leaves. Plant into rich, fertile, moisture-retentive yet free-draining soil or a loam-based compost, and water and feed generously throughout spring and summer to fuel that rapid, leafy growth. 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This is a rex begonia at its most theatrical, with broad, asymmetric leaves washed in moonlit silver and outlined by inky, near-black veins and margins. The effect is metallic and almost luminous in shade, lifting dim corners of a patio or shaded courtyard where flowering plants struggle to perform. Grown for its leaves rather than its modest pale pink blooms, it brings the lush, jewel-box quality of a rare houseplant out into the summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking silver and dark green foliage with real architectural presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, clump-forming habit, perfect for pots and shaded displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in the shade where many exotics will not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubles as a covetable houseplant once the season cools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a tender rex begonia, Sterling Moon is best treated as a patio plant for the warmer months and a houseplant for the rest of the year. Stand it outside once nights stay reliably above about 10C, choosing a sheltered, shaded position out of harsh midday sun, which can scorch and bleach those prized silvered leaves. A north, east or west-facing spot with bright, indirect light keeps the markings at their boldest. Grow it in a free-draining, peat-free or loam-based compost with added perlite or bark, and water when the top of the compost feels dry, keeping the rootball lightly moist but never soggy. It loves a little humidity, so summer days outdoors suit it perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a neat plant of roughly 20-30 cm tall and 25-40 cm across, ideal for a feature pot, a shaded table display or a sheltered doorstep. Because it is not frost hardy (RHS H1c), bring it back indoors or under heated glass well before the first autumn frosts, keeping it above 10-15C through winter. 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For anyone who loves a rex begonia for its colour but wants something with real structure, this striking hybrid delivers moody, gothic glamour in spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts colouring is the main event. In good, indirect light the foliage takes on an inky, almost-black depth with iridescent highlights, while delicate sprays of pale pink to white flowers appear through summer as a soft counterpoint to the dark leaves. Compact and bushy, it reaches around 60-90 cm tall and 45-60 cm wide, making it a manageable yet eye-catching specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a tender exotic rather than a hardy garden plant, so it is best treated as a patio or house begonia. Give it bright but indirect light or dappled, partial shade, as harsh midday sun will scorch the leaves and fade their metallic finish. 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A sport found on \u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Summer Gold' by the Kwekerij van Son and Koot nursery, it leafs out in spring with bright golden-yellow foliage edged in a striking reddish border. As summer settles in the leaves remain a clear, sunlit yellow with crimson margins; come autumn the whole canopy fires up to deep red and maroon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a true dwarf cultivar, slow-growing and densely upright, reaching only around 1.8 to 2.5 metres after fifteen years. The scale makes it one of the most adaptable Japanese maples for small gardens, large containers and city courtyards. The bright yellow leaves on a dark structural backdrop are unmistakable, and the autumn colour is among the best of any palmatum group cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e dappled or partial shade gives the cleanest yellow; full sun is fine in cooler northern gardens with moist soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist but free-draining, on the acid to neutral side, enriched with leaf mould.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to around 1.8-2.5 m tall and 1.2-1.5 m wide over fifteen years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H5, reliable to around -15C once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Anne Irene' is ideal for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge patio container\u003c\/a\u003e where the foliage can be admired up close, or as a focal point in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic border\u003c\/a\u003e against an evergreen backdrop. Shelter from late spring frosts and cold drying winds, and the bright yellow stays clean through the season. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for season-by-season notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pairs beautifully with darker-leaved cultivars in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e and is one of the rare Japanese maples that holds its variegation reliably year on year. A natural companion to ferns, hostas and bamboos in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003epart-shade planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eAcer palmatum 'Anne Irene'\u003c\/strong\u003e we send is a strong, well-rooted graft, hand-selected for a healthy crown and balanced shape, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"19cm \/ 3L","offer_id":57849561776511,"sku":"ACERANNEIREN19","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_95a9adfa-f0f5-42ca-938b-4ed31372d883.jpg?v=1783091457"},{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-bi-hoo","title":"Acer palmatum 'Bi Hoo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcer palmatum 'Bi Hoo'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also written 'Bi Hō', is the yellow-stemmed answer to the famous coral bark maple. Where \u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sango-kaku' goes coral red in winter, 'Bi Hoo' lights up the dormant garden with golden-yellow and orange winter bark on a densely branched young tree. It is one of the most underrated multi-season Japanese maples in UK cultivation, with rich pink-orange new growth in spring, fresh lime-green summer foliage, gold-to-crimson autumn colour and then those striking yellow stems through every winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Bi Hoo' is a relatively new selection developed in Italy and is still rare on the UK retail shelf. It forms a narrow, upright small tree to around three metres after fifteen years, making it a strong choice for a smaller garden or as a winter focal point in a sheltered courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or dappled sun; a part-sun position helps the winter bark colour to develop fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist but free-draining, on the acid to neutral side, enriched with leaf mould.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to around 3 m tall and 1.5-2 m wide over fifteen to twenty years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H5, reliable to around -15C once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePosition 'Bi Hoo' where its winter stems will be seen, ideally against a darker evergreen background or a wall. It is happy in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge patio container\u003c\/a\u003e for many years, and looks at home in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eother Hardy Exotic specimens\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for season-by-season notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis makes it one of the most versatile Japanese maples for a contemporary planting scheme, working as a winter showpiece, a spring colour highlight and a quiet summer presence. Pairs especially well with snowdrops, hellebores and early bulbs around the base in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003epart-shade planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eAcer palmatum 'Bi Hoo'\u003c\/strong\u003e we send is a strong, well-rooted graft, hand-selected for a healthy crown and balanced shape, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"19cm \/ 3L","offer_id":57849563218303,"sku":"ACERBIHOO19","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b8a2e296-427d-41a3-b661-cc11fb063ac1.jpg?v=1783096407"},{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-black-lace","title":"Acer palmatum 'Black Lace'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcer palmatum 'Black Lace'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the deepest, darkest-leaved dissectum-style Japanese maples available, a true black-purple lace-leaf form with finely cut, deeply lobed foliage on a compact rounded shrub. Spring growth emerges a rich black-purple, holds its intense colour right through summer, then sharpens to fiery red and crimson in autumn before leaf fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a connoisseur's plant, hard to find on the UK retail shelf and visually unmistakable on a maple bench. The dissected lace foliage gives it a fine, almost feathery texture, while the dark colour reads as bold and architectural against lighter-leaved companions. A standout for collectors and a centrepiece for any \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial or dappled shade is ideal; sheltered from cold drying winds and hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist but free-draining, on the acid to neutral side, enriched with leaf mould.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow-growing to around 2-2.5 m tall and 2-3 m wide over fifteen years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H5, reliable to around -15C once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Black Lace' looks at its best where the colour can be appreciated up close, so a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge patio container\u003c\/a\u003e, a small front garden or an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e all work well. Position against a light wall, behind silver-leaved companions or amongst \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshade-tolerant exotic foliage\u003c\/a\u003e for maximum contrast. 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It carries rich burgundy-purple palmate leaves through spring and summer, then sharpens to fiery scarlet and crimson in autumn before leaf fall. This is the cultivar most people picture when they think of a purple Japanese maple, and it remains the most reliable performer of its colour group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a 15cm starter plant, the perfect size for growing on in a sheltered nursery spot or for slotting into a smaller border or container while it builds its frame. It will reach roughly four to six metres over many years, settling into a graceful round-headed small tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial or dappled shade, sheltered from cold drying winds and hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist but free-draining, on the acid to neutral side, enriched with leaf mould.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to around 4-6 m tall and 4-5 m wide over twenty to fifty years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H5, reliable to around -15C once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis starter size is ideal for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003egrowing on in a generous container\u003c\/a\u003e for a few seasons before moving to its forever home. Position it where the rich purple foliage can be appreciated, in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e or as the centrepiece of a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic garden\u003c\/a\u003e against a lighter backdrop. It also works well in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshaded woodland-style planting\u003c\/a\u003e. 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New growth in spring unfurls a vivid pink-red, settling through summer to a soft green with red-tinted leaf margins, then turning bright crimson and orange-red in autumn. It is a compact, slow-growing upright shrub that earns its place in any collector's garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 15cm starter is the ideal size for nursery growing-on or for slotting into a small ornamental border or container where the spring colour will draw immediate attention. It is steadily upright, eventually building to around three to four metres in a sheltered British garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial or dappled shade, sheltered from cold drying winds and hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist but free-draining, on the acid to neutral side, enriched with leaf mould.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to around 3-4 m tall and 2-3 m wide over twenty years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H5, reliable to around -15C once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Beni-maiko' looks at home in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e, in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge patio container\u003c\/a\u003e, or in a sheltered \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003epart-shade planting\u003c\/a\u003e. The pink spring foliage pairs beautifully with darker burgundy companions and fresh green ferns. 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Come autumn the whole compact crown ignites with golden-orange and red. It is a slow-growing, dwarf cultivar that earns a spot in any modern or Japanese-style garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 15cm starter is the right size for nursery growing-on or for slotting straight into a small ornamental border or a generous container. 'Orange Dream' settles into a refined, slow-building specimen that holds its scale and colour beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e dappled or partial shade for the cleanest yellow colour. Tolerates morning sun in cooler northern gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist but free-draining, on the acid to neutral side, enriched with leaf mould.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to around 2-2.5 m tall and 1.5-2 m wide over fifteen years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H5, reliable to around -15C once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Orange Dream' is one of the best Japanese maples for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge patio container\u003c\/a\u003e where the bright colour can be seen up close. It also works as a focal point in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic border\u003c\/a\u003e against darker-leaved companions, or in a sheltered \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003epart-shade planting\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Each rosette is a sculptural mandala of fleshy, slightly arching leaves that catch the light like dark plush. It is one of the most architectural patio succulents you can grow in a British garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a half-hardy succulent at heart, native to the warm Canary Islands and a fixture of Mediterranean and exotic patio plantings. In the UK it is happiest stood outside in full sun for summer and early autumn, then brought into a frost-free conservatory, greenhouse or bright porch before the first frosts. It is a brilliant companion to other architectural succulents and palms in a Hardy Exotic container scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun in a sheltered south or west-facing spot to bring out the deepest purple-black colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e free-draining cactus or succulent compost, with extra grit added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to around 60-90 cm tall on aged stems, rosettes 15-25 cm across.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H3, half-hardy; protect from frost over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Velours' is at its best in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003econtemporary patio container\u003c\/a\u003e, where the rosettes can be admired up close and the pot can be moved under cover for winter. 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The foliage forms upright, fan-like clumps and gives off a sweet, citrussy fragrance when bruised, hence the common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most reliable hardy plants for damp or wet ground in a UK garden. Whether at the edge of a pond, in a bog garden or simply in a moisture-retentive border, 'Argenteostriatus' brings a clean, vertical accent that pairs beautifully with bold-leaved companions like rodgersias, hostas and ligularias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently moist to wet; pond margin, bog garden, damp border, or shallow water up to 10cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright clumps to around 60-90 cm tall and 60-90 cm wide over several years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H7, fully hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in groups of three or more for the best architectural effect, or use it as a single specimen to anchor a damp corner of a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic planting\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Its grass-like, gently arching foliage is striped lengthways in vivid gold and olive green, creating a low fountain of glowing yellow that lights up darker corners of the garden right through the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite looking like an ornamental grass, Acorus is actually in its own family, the Acoraceae. The leaves are semi-evergreen in mild winters and hold their colour beautifully into the cold months. It is fully hardy, untroubled by frost or wet feet, and ideal for the kind of damp, shaded sites that defeat most variegated plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently moist soil; happy at a pond edge, in a bog garden or in a moisture-retentive border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e low clumps to around 25-30 cm tall and 25-30 cm wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H7, fully hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in groups of three or more for a sweep of golden colour. 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Through March and April it smothers itself in clouds of pure white, vanilla-almond scented star flowers, set against long, leathery, deeply ribbed leaves that have a tropical, almost rainforest quality to them year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginating in central and western China, this is a vigorous evergreen climber that quickly clothes a sheltered sunny wall, fence or pergola in glossy green. It is the cornerstone fragrant climber for any Hardy Exotic patio or courtyard, providing winter structure with its evergreen foliage and a spectacular spring scent show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e south or west-facing sheltered wall or fence; full sun on the growth, cool shade on the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, free-draining, any pH including chalk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e vigorous, climbing to around 6-9 m tall with a spread of 2-3 m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H5, hardy in a sheltered position to around -15C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrain onto wires or trellis as it grows; it climbs by twining leaf stalks, so needs something to wrap around. Prune lightly after flowering only if needed to keep it in shape, otherwise leave it to clothe its support. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Armandii' is at its absolute best on a warm, sheltered patio or courtyard wall, where the spring scent can be enjoyed up close. It works equally well in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic patio scheme\u003c\/a\u003e as a winter-structural plant, and complements palms, tree ferns and bamboos in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e or near a seating area. 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Bright vermilion-red, six-petalled flowers open in succession along arching wiry spikes from mid-July through August, set against fresh-green, sword-like foliage that holds its texture beautifully through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a workhorse perennial: hardy, easy, and a magnet for bees and butterflies. The corms multiply year on year to build vigorous, flower-rich clumps that anchor any hot-coloured exotic planting scheme without any of the tenderness of true tropical plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e free-draining, moderately fertile; tolerates most types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e flower spikes to around 90 cm tall, clumps to 50 cm wide and increasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H5, fully hardy in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in generous drifts for the strongest effect, especially in a sunny \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e where the vermilion plays against dark foliage and ornamental grasses. 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It pairs beautifully with bronze grasses, dark-leaved cannas and orange dahlias for a glowing hot-coloured exotic scheme that lasts well into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e free-draining, moderately fertile; tolerates most types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e flower spikes to around 90 cm tall, clumps to 50 cm wide and increasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H5, fully hardy in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in generous drifts for the strongest effect in a sunny border. 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Soft, plumose, purple-red flower heads rise above the colourful fountain of foliage from midsummer through autumn, catching the light beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a tender perennial in the UK climate, but as a summer feature plant in a container or border it is unbeatable. 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It can be grown as a free-form tree to 8-12m or coppiced annually to a 2-3m multi-stemmed shrub with even larger leaves, which is how most discerning UK gardeners use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade; sheltered from strong winds which can tear the large leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, moist but well-drained; tolerant of most types including chalk and clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e as a tree, 8-12 m tall, 6-10 m wide; coppiced, kept to 2-3 m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H6, fully hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Aurea' is a stunning specimen for a sheltered lawn, the back of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e, or as the structural centrepiece of a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic garden\u003c\/a\u003e. It pairs beautifully with dark-leaved companions like Sambucus 'Black Lace' or purple-leaved Acers. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for season-by-season notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a coppiced shrub habit, the technique is simple: cut the previous year's growth back to a low framework in early spring just before the buds break. The result is a regularly produced flush of huge, intensely golden leaves on a manageable bush. 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New foliage in spring emerges a rich deep purple-bronze, holds its dark tone into early summer, and gradually ages to a sumptuous bronze-green. White panicles of orchid-like flowers spotted with yellow and purple appear in midsummer on mature specimens, followed by long bean-like pods in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most architectural hardy foliage plants for an exotic UK garden. The combination of huge tropical-feel leaves and a dark, brooding palette anchors any planting scheme. Like its golden sibling 'Aurea', it can be grown as a free-form tree to 6-10m or coppiced annually to a 2-3m multi-stemmed shrub with even larger, even darker leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade; sheltered from strong winds that tear the large leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, moist but well-drained; tolerant of most types including chalk and clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e as a tree, 6-10 m tall, 5-8 m wide; coppiced, kept to 2-3 m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H6, fully hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Purpurea' is brilliant as a hero specimen at the back of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e, in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic garden\u003c\/a\u003e, or as the structural centrepiece of a courtyard. The dark foliage pairs beautifully with golden grasses, Pennisetum 'Fireworks', or Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' for a dramatic gold-and-purple combination. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for season-by-season notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a coppiced shrub habit, cut the previous year's growth back to a low framework in early spring just before the buds break. The flush of new growth produces the biggest, darkest leaves on regrowth. 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It produces medium to large pear-shaped figs with a rich, dark purple skin and succulent amber-pink flesh that ripens reliably in a sheltered British garden. The plant itself is architectural and tropical-feeling: huge palmate leaves up to 25cm across on smoothly arching stems, bringing an unmistakably Mediterranean exotic look to a UK garden whether it ever fruits or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Del Portogallo' thrives on warmth: it is happiest on a sheltered south or west-facing wall, where the masonry's stored heat carries the plant through cool nights and ripens the figs reliably. Equally suited to large container culture, where root restriction encourages fruiting over leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun on a sheltered south or west-facing wall. 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With root restriction the plant directs energy into fruit production rather than leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Del Portogallo' is at home on a sheltered patio wall, in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic Mediterranean border\u003c\/a\u003e, or trained against a sunny fence. A natural choice for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge patio container\u003c\/a\u003e (40+ litres) where root restriction is built in. 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It carries copper-pink plumes from late summer that hold through winter, catching the low light beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Hardy Exotic standout for any sunny border — the zebra banding is unmistakably tropical-looking yet the plant is fully hardy and easy to grow. This 9cm starter is a young plant ready to be potted on or planted out in spring for a mature clump within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for the cleanest variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderately fertile, moist but well-drained; tolerant of most types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e mature clumps to around 1.5-1.8 m tall and 1-1.2 m wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H7, fully hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Zebrinus' is the headline grass for an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e, brilliant alongside cannas, dahlias and hardy gingers for a sub-tropical feel. The zebra bands play especially well against dark-leaved companions in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic planting\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for season-by-season notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEqually at home in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge patio container\u003c\/a\u003e where the architectural form can be appreciated up close. 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The effect is a fine, intricate tangle that catches light beautifully and looks unmistakably exotic. It can be used as ground cover, scrambling climber, or trained into topiary forms over a wire frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most useful Hardy Exotic accent plants for coastal and Mediterranean-style gardens. Tough, evergreen in mild winters, drought-tolerant once established, and brilliant draped over a wall, edging a path, or filling a container with cascading wiry growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade; sheltered from cold drying winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e free-draining; tolerant of most types including sandy and rocky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e spreading to around 30-50 cm tall and 1-2 m wide as ground cover, or trained taller as a climber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H4, borderline hardy; protect in cold winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Wire vine' is at home in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003esunny patio container\u003c\/a\u003e where the cascading stems can spill over the edge, in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought-tolerant gravel garden\u003c\/a\u003e, or as ground cover in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic Mediterranean planting\u003c\/a\u003e. 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The texture is genuinely irresistible, the foliage feels like soft felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a half-hardy evergreen perennial native to Patagonia and the Falkland Islands, perfect as a summer patio specimen in the UK climate. Pair it with dark-leaved companions for dramatic contrast, or with hot-coloured cannas and dahlias to lift a Mediterranean exotic border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for the brightest silver colour. 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