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No two leaves are quite the same, and the effect lights up the darkest, dampest corners where little else will thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout among hardy exotics, \u003cstrong\u003espiders web fatsia\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a lush, almost tropical presence to UK gardens while shrugging off cold that would see off many tender lookalikes. The large palmate leaves give wonderful architectural structure year-round, and in autumn mature plants produce curious creamy-white drumstick flowers, much loved by late-foraging bees and other pollinators, followed by small black berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition is the key to keeping this \u003cstrong\u003evariegated fatsia japonica\u003c\/strong\u003e looking its best. It is happiest in partial or full shade; too much hot, direct sun can scorch the pale variegation, so a north- or east-facing aspect, or a sheltered spot dappled by taller plants, is ideal. Plant it in moist but well-drained soil enriched with plenty of organic matter. It is wonderfully unfussy about soil type, coping with chalk, clay, loam or sand across a range of pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen and reliably hardy across most of the UK once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEventual size:\u003c\/strong\u003e a rounded, bushy shrub of around 1.5-2.5m tall and wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e shelter from cold drying winds; water well in the first seasons and in containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt excels in a large pot for a shady patio or courtyard, and pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas and other shade lovers. Whether you are after year-round structure or simply something a little different, \u003cstrong\u003efatsia japonica 'Spider's Web'\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers. 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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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No two leaves are quite the same, and the effect is at its boldest on a sunny wall from late spring through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the foliage, this \u003cstrong\u003eActinidia kolomikta\u003c\/strong\u003e plant offers small, lightly fragrant white flowers in early summer, followed (where a male and female plant grow together) by smooth-skinned, grape-sized fruits that ripen to a sweet, edible kiwi in autumn. It is a deciduous, twining climber that can reach around 4-5m, taking roughly five to ten years to fill its space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuinely tough, fully hardy vine, shrugging off the cold across the UK once settled in. Give it a sheltered, sunny or partly shaded spot, ideally a south or west-facing wall or fence where morning sun can light up the variegation. 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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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