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It is grown above all for that lush, weed-smothering carpet of foliage, with the curious bonus of small brown-maroon flowers tucked right down at soil level in spring, hidden treasures for the curious gardener to hunt out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy to around RHS H5 and evergreen in most winters, wild ginger holds its handsome foliage year-round, giving reliable structure and cover in the difficult ground beneath trees and shrubs. It spreads slowly by creeping rhizomes to knit together into a dense, low tapestry rather than sprinting away, so it is easy to place and easy to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep new plants moist while they establish, then let wild ginger settle into steady, low-maintenance cover. It is ideal for underplanting in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e, edging a shady path, or carpeting the ground in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshade\u003c\/a\u003e scheme alongside ferns and larger evergreens such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aspidistra-sichuanensis-kinboshi-variegated-cast-iron-plant\"\u003eAspidistra\u003c\/a\u003e. It also makes a lovely, softly spreading skirt around specimen plants in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotic\u003c\/a\u003e planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note this is offered as \u003cstrong\u003eAsarum sp.\u003c\/strong\u003e, an unnamed species selection. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal notes. 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For a bolder contrast, grow it alongside its taller relative \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ophiopogon-planiscapus-nigrescens\"\u003eblack mondo grass\u003c\/a\u003e, or weave it through the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first season while the runners knit together, after which it looks after itself. It is wonderfully adaptable, thriving as edging, between stepping stones, as a no-mow lawn alternative in lightly used areas, in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e, and even in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal and exposed gardens\u003c\/a\u003e. Simply shear away any scruffy old foliage in early spring to keep it looking fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery plant we supply is nursery-grown and carefully selected for a healthy, well-rooted clump. 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Where most ferns are finely cut and feathery, this one breaks the mould with undivided, strap-shaped fronds of glossy bright green that arch out in bold rosettes, giving a lush, almost tropical texture in the darkest corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated RHS H6, it is fully hardy right across the UK and holds its foliage through winter, so the fresh green fronds keep working when the rest of the border has died back. New croziers unfurl each spring to join the older leaves, and because it is evergreen the plant never leaves a bare gap. It is a UK native, thriving in the cool, humus-rich, shaded conditions found in ancient woodland and on old stone walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first year while the roots settle, keeping the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Once established it is a tough, low-maintenance plant that asks for little beyond an annual tidy of tired old fronds. It is wonderfully versatile: use it to light up a shady \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshade planting\u003c\/a\u003e, to add glossy contrast in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e, or to fill a container in a cool courtyard as part of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epot display\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Neat rosettes of toothed, blue-green leaves are boldly edged in cream, and each flush of new spring growth arrives washed with soft pink and apricot before settling to its cool variegation. It is a hardy herbaceous succulent perennial that brings crisp, year-round structure to the front of a sunny border, a gravel garden or a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully at home outdoors in Britain, 'Atlantis' is rated around RHS H5 and shrugs off hard winter frost once established. Being deciduous, it dies back to a low crown in the coldest months and then bursts into fresh, colourful rosettes each spring. Through summer it lifts sprays of bright yellow star-shaped flowers that bees and butterflies adore, so it earns its place in any \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinator-friendly planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater new plants through their first summer to settle the roots, after which this stonecrop is remarkably drought-tolerant and thrives on neglect. It is a natural for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e, gravel and rockeries, low edging and green roofs, and its salt tolerance makes it a reliable choice for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal and exposed gardens\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Where the plain cast iron plant is prized for sheer resilience, this selection adds real ornament, lighting up the darkest corners of the garden with constellations of pale spotting on bold, upright foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReliably evergreen and rated around RHS H5, 'Kinboshi' holds its architectural clump of leaves right through the British winter, shrugging off frost down to roughly -15C once established. It is one of the most dependable evergreens for year-round structure in shade, and because the interest is all in the foliage there is no fleeting flush to wait for. Curious maroon, bell-shaped flowers appear at soil level in spring, half-hidden at the base of the plant, a quiet novelty rather than a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first year or two so the rhizome establishes, after which 'Kinboshi' becomes impressively tolerant of dry shade, the toughest spot in most gardens. 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Where a bold strap-leaved fern makes a statement, this one does the opposite, layering delicate, feathery detail and often subtly coloured stems into cool, woodland-style displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAthyrium ferns are among the hardiest you can grow, and this one is rated around RHS H7, fully hardy throughout the UK. It is deciduous, dying back gracefully as the cold arrives and then reshooting a fresh flush of croziers each spring, so it brings a real sense of the changing seasons to the garden. It is happiest in the cool, moist, shaded ground it would enjoy in its native temperate woodland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist through the first season while the plant establishes, as Athyrium ferns dislike drying out. After that they are easy and rewarding, asking only for shade, shelter from strong wind, and steady moisture. Use it to soften a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshade planting\u003c\/a\u003e, to weave fine texture through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e, or to fill a cool, shaded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003econtainer\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Each arching frond is lined with glossy, leathery pinnae that genuinely resemble holly leaves, giving the plant a bold, almost tropical presence while remaining tough enough to shrug off a British winter. It is exactly the kind of hardy exotic that brings year-round structure and a touch of the unexpected to shady corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many ferns that vanish in autumn, the holly fern is \u003cstrong\u003eevergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, holding its deep green fronds right through the coldest months. 'Clivicola' is a particularly neat, clump-forming form, slowly building into a tidy rosette around 45-60cm tall and wide. Its dense, glossy foliage catches the light beautifully and contrasts wonderfully with softer ferns, hostas, hardy gingers and other shade-loving foliage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true woodland plant, happiest in partial to full shade with shelter from drying winds and harsh midday sun. Give it a moist but well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or garden compost; it is wonderfully unfussy about pH and will grow happily in chalk, clay, loam or sand. 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It forms neat rosettes of leathery, deep green fronds and carries a striking party trick: it produces two distinct frond types. Spreading, ladder-like sterile fronds lie close to the ground, while taller, narrower fertile fronds rise stiffly from the centre, giving the clump real architectural interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fern that earns its place all year. As a fully evergreen, clump-forming perennial it holds its dark, glossy foliage right through winter, providing structure and texture when little else is performing. It pairs beautifully with hostas, hellebores, woodland bulbs and other shade-lovers, and looks especially at home along a shady path, beside a pond, or threaded through a fernery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow Blechnum spicant in the UK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deer fern thrives in partial to full shade, in moist but well-drained, acidic to neutral soil rich in leaf mould. 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Grown as a free-standing specimen it makes a graceful small tree; coppiced or pruned each spring it stays as a neat silvery shrub, ideal for smaller plots and for gardeners who want the eucalyptus look without a forest-sized tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 'Azura' in full sun for the best foliage colour and sturdiest growth. It is happy on most free-draining soils, including chalk, loam and sand, across the pH range, but dislikes waterlogged ground, so improve drainage on heavy clay before planting. Rated RHS H5, it shrugs off typical UK winters once established; simply give young plants a sheltered spot away from harsh, drying winds for the first couple of seasons and mulch the base. Water regularly in the first year or two to settle the roots, after which it becomes pleasingly drought-tolerant. 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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\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\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\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. 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, and check the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border collection\u003c\/a\u003e for planting partners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eAcer palmatum 'Beni-maiko'\u003c\/strong\u003e we send is a strong, well-rooted young plant, 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":"15cm \/ 1.5L","offer_id":57849570001279,"sku":"ACERBENI15","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/beni.jpg?v=1784354507"},{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-orange-dream","title":"Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcer palmatum 'Orange Dream'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most striking yellow-orange Japanese maples in cultivation, prized for its bright spring flush of orange-red new growth that settles to a glowing chartreuse-yellow through summer with vivid red leaf margins. 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\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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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\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. It also works well in a large damp \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ewater-tight container\u003c\/a\u003e or half-barrel water feature. 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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\u003cp\u003ePlant in groups of three or more for a sweep of golden colour. It is brilliant as an edge plant in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003epart-shaded planting\u003c\/a\u003e or under taller exotic foliage in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic border\u003c\/a\u003e. 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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\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. 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