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Rated around RHS H1b, it resents cold and is happiest grown outdoors for the summer in a sheltered, part-shaded spot, then moved under cover to a bright, frost-free place (a minimum of about 5 to 7C) for winter. It loves warmth, moisture and humidity while in growth, but the golden rule is simple: never leave it cold and wet at the same time. It is the combination of cold and wet, not cold alone, that rots the roots, so keep it frost-free and on the drier side once the weather turns. 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Excellent drainage matters most over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaches around 1.5 to 2.5m tall and 0.5 to 1m across in time, usually over two to five years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tender, around RHS H1b. Protect from frost and keep barely moist through the colder months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow once you understand its rhythm, Begonia luxurians thrives in a large container that can be lifted under cover before the first frosts, which makes it a natural choice for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e and a dramatic filler in shaded \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e through the warmer months. Feed and water freely in summer, then ease right back as growth slows. 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Its little clover-shaped leaves are washed a warm rose-pink over fresh green, mounding into a soft cushion that lights up a pot, basket or patio all summer, with cheerful sprigs of small yellow flowers dancing above. Instant, glowing colour with barely any effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA frost-tender firefern (around RHS H1c to H2), it earns its keep outdoors through the warmer months and simply comes inside for winter, so you get vivid summer colour year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat tenderness is really versatility: Vulcan Pink is equally at home as a bright houseplant or a summer garden star. It loves bright light, so give it the high light of a conservatory, greenhouse or sunny windowsill indoors, or a bright, sheltered spot outdoors once nights stay reliably above about 10C.\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 richest pink, and it is happy in a little light shade too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any fertile, moist but well-drained compost; brilliant in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e and hanging baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a neat, mounding habit to roughly 15-25 cm high and wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e tender (around RHS H1c to H2); overwinter frost-free at a minimum of around 10C, or take easy cuttings to carry it over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare is simple and rewarding: keep the compost evenly moist and feed every couple of weeks through summer for the strongest colour, trimming lightly now and then to keep the mound full and bushy. It shines at the front of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e, spilling from baskets, and even in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal and exposed\u003c\/a\u003e gardens given shelter from frost. 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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. 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It has a real semi-succulent, architectural presence that makes it a favourite among collectors of the unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a tender African species rather than a fully hardy garden plant. Native to the rocky hillsides and open woodland of southern Africa, it is happiest with heat and sharp drainage, and it resents cold, wet winters. Rated borderline hardy (RHS H2), it copes with only light, short-lived frost to around -3C once established, so in most UK gardens it is best grown in a large container that can shelter under glass over winter, or planted in a hot sun-trap and protected when frost threatens. Treated that way it rewards you with year-round, otherworldly form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e the hottest, brightest, most sheltered spot you have, ideally against a warm south or west facing wall. 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Native to the warm, humid forests of eastern Australia, it carries a crown of finely divided, arching fronds atop a slender trunk patterned with the scars of old frond bases. It is a genuine architectural statement plant, lending an instant rainforest feel to conservatories, shaded patios and lush jungle-style planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the lacy tree fern apart is its pace and poise. It is one of the faster-growing tree ferns, throwing up fresh, bright green fronds that unfurl in soft croziers and quickly build a generous, feathery canopy. The trunk is more slender and refined than that of the chunky Dicksonia, and the fine, pale scales scattered along the stem and frond bases give it the \"lacy\" character behind its common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a tender fern, so positioning matters. 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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\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep to partial shade, ideal for north and east-facing beds and shady \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e where little else will thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any reasonable, well-drained soil; tolerant of chalk, clay, sand and loam across the pH range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a slow, clump-forming perennial reaching around 50-70 cm tall over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully hardy in most of the UK, evergreen, and remarkably drought-tolerant once settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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. It is a natural choice for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshade planting\u003c\/a\u003e and the front of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e, and pairs beautifully with ferns and other woodland groundcover such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/asarum-sp\"\u003eAsarum\u003c\/a\u003e. Grow it in a pot to brighten a gloomy courtyard, or weave it through a shady \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotic\u003c\/a\u003e scheme for evergreen texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with all our plants, please read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal notes. 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The species name means \"most densely woolly\", and it is that thick, tactile, almost metallic felt of scales on the croziers and stem that makes this such a collector's plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy gardeners want it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the familiar Dicksonia can quickly outgrow a courtyard, this is a genuinely compact, clump-forming evergreen that stays in proportion for years. The new fiddleheads emerge wrapped in dense golden tomentum, slowly uncoiling into airy, fresh green foliage that catches the light beautifully in a shaded corner. If you have been searching for a hardy tree fern with real character and rarity, this is one of the most rewarding choices available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlender trunk densely cloaked in striking golden-brown scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact habit, ideal for small gardens, courtyards and large pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen fronds for year-round structure and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in partial to full shade, in a sheltered, humid position out of hot, drying sun and cold winds. Give it a moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil rich in leaf mould, and keep both the rootball and the trunk reliably damp through the growing season, misting in dry spells. Over many years it reaches around 1 to 1.5m, so it never overwhelms its setting. As one of the more cold-tolerant small tree ferns, it withstands short frosts once established, but in most of the UK it is best treated as borderline hardy: protect the central crown with fleece or dry straw over winter, or grow it in a container that can be moved under cover. Those choosing to buy a tree fern for a pot will find it adapts happily to a loam-based ericaceous mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery tree fern we offer is hand-selected and nursery-grown for a healthy crown and strong, well-rooted growing point, so your plant arrives ready to establish and thrive. 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Part of the compact, weather-tough 'Main Street' series of coleus (botanically \u003cem\u003eColeus scutellarioides\u003c\/em\u003e, and often sold under Plectranthus or Solenostemon), it delivers painterly, saturated colour all season without needing a single flower. Bushy and fast-growing, it makes an instant impact in a summer container, a bedding scheme or the front of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a tender plant, so in Britain it is grown as a foliage exotic for the warmer months rather than a permanent hardy perennial. Plant it out once the frosts have passed and enjoy its glowing ruby foliage right through summer and into autumn, then lift it and keep it frost-free over winter, or take quick and easy cuttings. Treated this way it rewards you year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to part shade; a little shade keeps the red rich and stops the leaves scorching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or a good peat-free compost in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bushy 30 to 45 cm in a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e tender, around RHS H1c to H2; protect from frost and overwinter at around 10 to 12C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the compost evenly moist through the growing season and feed monthly for lush growth. Pinch out the tips regularly for a denser, bushier plant and remove any flower spikes so the energy stays in those bold ruby leaves. Its tolerance of shade makes it a brilliant partner for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eplants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e, lighting up a dim corner where flowers struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range to build a lush, layered display. 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Better known as the variegated \u003cem\u003eeast indian holly fern\u003c\/em\u003e, it earns its common name from glossy, leathery fronds with toothed, holly-like edges, but the real showstopper is the broad creamy-yellow band that runs down the centre of every leaflet, lighting up the darkest corners of the garden all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere many shade plants fade into a wash of green, this \u003cem\u003eholly fern\u003c\/em\u003e brings genuine, lasting colour without a single flower. The variegation is bold yet refined, the fronds are tough and weather-resistant, and the whole plant has a polished, almost architectural quality. 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Over five to ten years it forms a handsome clump around 40-60cm tall and wide, spreading slowly on short rhizomes rather than running. Hardy to roughly -15C, it shrugs off a normal British winter; simply tidy away any tired fronds in early spring and let the fresh growth unfurl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs beautifully with hostas, hardy ferns, hellebores and woodland bulbs, and looks equally at home in a contemporary planting or a classic shade garden. 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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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Its compact habit also makes it a superb container fern for a shady patio or doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are searching for a dependable holly fern for a difficult shady spot or a handsome evergreen centrepiece, this Japanese holly fern delivers on both looks and resilience. 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Warm coppery foliage and sunny blooms play off one another all summer, mounding into a low, bushy cushion that lights up a patio pot or basket. This is the definitive firefern for colour and flower in one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA frost-tender firefern (around RHS H1c to H2), it earns its keep outdoors through the warmer months and comes inside for winter, so its fiery colour and flowers return summer after summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat tenderness is really versatility: 'Nordlys' is equally at home as a bright houseplant or a summer garden centrepiece. It loves bright light, so give it the high light of a conservatory, greenhouse or sunny windowsill indoors, or a bright, sheltered spot outdoors once nights stay reliably above about 10C.\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 richest bronze-red colour and best flowering, and it tolerates a little light shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any fertile, moist but well-drained compost; brilliant in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e and hanging baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a neat, mounding habit to roughly 15-25 cm high and wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e tender (around RHS H1c to H2); overwinter frost-free at a minimum of around 10C, or take easy cuttings to carry it over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare is simple and rewarding: keep the compost evenly moist and feed every couple of weeks through summer for the strongest colour and flowering, trimming lightly now and then to keep the mound full and bushy. 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Bred from the famously tough \u003cem\u003eAgave ovatifolia\u003c\/em\u003e (the Whale's Tongue agave), it forms a beautifully symmetrical rosette of broad, cupped leaves in a soft powder-blue that holds its colour right through the year. It is a true centrepiece plant, equally at home in a contemporary gravel garden, a Mediterranean-style border or a statement pot by the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy gardeners want it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the wave of hardy exotics now grown in the UK, this is one of the best. The leaves are wide, smoothly arching and architectural, each finished with a neat terminal spine, and the whole rosette has a sculptural, almost geometric poise that few other plants match. Compared with a typical tender agave plant, 'Shaka Zulu' shrugs off cold far more readily, making it a reliable choice for adventurous gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking powder-blue, year-round evergreen foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional cold tolerance for such a bold agave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo get the best from it, plant in full sun in a warm, sheltered spot facing south or west. Sharp drainage is essential, so work plenty of grit into the soil or plant into a raised bed; chalk, sandy and loam soils all suit it, across the full pH range. The plant copes easily with dry summers and actively prefers it lean and gritty. Hardy to roughly -10C to -12C when dry, it is winter wet rather than frost that does the damage, so keep the crown free-draining. Expect a slow-building rosette reaching around 90cm to 1.2m across over many years. 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Often called the dwarf hedgehog agave, it forms a dense, spherical rosette of slim, rigid, needle-pointed leaves that radiate outwards in every direction, eventually clumping into a striking spiny dome. It is one of the most sculptural of the smaller agaves and a natural fit for any collection of hardy exotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this dwarf agave so desirable is its neatness and texture. Where the species can become large and unwieldy, the 'Nana' form stays tidy and slow-growing, typically reaching only 20-30cm across over many years. The fine grey-green to deep green leaves catch the light beautifully and give superb structure in gravel gardens, raised beds, trough plantings and pots, holding their good looks right through the year as a fully evergreen plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all hardy agave, this is a plant for sun and sharp drainage. 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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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Often sold simply as \u003cstrong\u003eeriostemon\u003c\/strong\u003e or the Long-leaf Wax Flower, this is a refined, well-behaved \u003cstrong\u003eeriostemon plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that brings a touch of the exotic to sheltered UK gardens and patios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom late winter into spring the bush is smothered in clusters of five-petalled white flowers, opening from pretty pink-flushed buds so the plant seems dusted in stars. The narrow, deep green leaves are aromatic, releasing a fresh citrus scent when brushed or crushed, a classic trait of the rue family (Rutaceae). It builds slowly into a neat, rounded shrub of around 1 to 1.5 m, making it a manageable choice where space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike most members of its family, \u003cstrong\u003ephilotheca myoporoides\u003c\/strong\u003e wants a warm, bright spot and very sharp drainage. Plant it in light, neutral to acidic soil that is low in phosphorus, ideally against a sunny south or west-facing wall where it gains extra warmth and shelter from cold winds. It strongly dislikes heavy wet clay and chalky, limey ground, so on difficult soils a container of gritty ericaceous compost is the reliable route.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: full sun, sheltered from cold winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: free-draining, lime-free, low in phosphorus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: around 1 to 1.5 m tall and wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: borderline (RHS H3), to roughly -5C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn UK conditions \u003cstrong\u003eeriostemon myoporoides uk\u003c\/strong\u003e growers get the best results treating it as a half-hardy patio shrub: stand it outside for spring and summer, then move it somewhere bright and frost-free over winter. A light trim after flowering keeps it dense and tidy. 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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. Grow it in a free-draining, peat-free, loam-based compost with added perlite or bark, keeping the mix lightly moist but never waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter and avoid wetting the foliage to keep mildew at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: bright indirect light or partial shade, sheltered from wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: tender (RHS H1c), protect from all frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: roughly 60-90 cm tall, 45-60 cm spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the UK, stand it outdoors once nights stay reliably above 10C, then bring it back under glass or indoors before the first autumn frosts. Whether you are searching for an unusual shrub begonia for sale or simply a knockout foliage plant, this is a collector's favourite. 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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. 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The bold, holly-like leaflets are arranged in long pinnate sprays, giving the plant a sub-tropical, almost prehistoric silhouette that anchors any Hardy Exotic shade scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBred from M. japonica crossed with M. lomariifolia, 'Charity' is the original and best of the modern hybrid mahonias, vigorous and reliable across the UK. The winter flowers are powerfully scented and a vital nectar source for overwintering bumblebees on mild days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial to full shade; tolerates full sun in cooler northern gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, free-draining; tolerant of most pH including chalk.\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 fifteen years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H5, fully hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect anchor specimen for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshaded woodland-style planting\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic understory\u003c\/a\u003e beneath taller trees. 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Through July and August it smothers itself in clusters of pure white, deliciously fragrant pinwheel-shaped flowers that perfume an entire patio. The dark glossy leaves are evergreen, taking on a rich bronze flush through cold winters before returning to green in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Asian wall shrub is a cornerstone of any Mediterranean or Hardy Exotic patio scheme, providing year-round structure with its evergreen foliage and a brilliant summer scent show. 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