{"title":"Spring Flowering Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring flowering plants are the ones you wait all winter for. They bring the first proper colour back to the garden as the days lengthen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"begonia-luxurians","title":"Begonia luxurians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegonia luxurians, the Palm-leaf Begonia, is one of the most architectural of all foliage begonias.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall red stems rise in whorls of narrow, finger-like leaflets that fan out like a miniature palm, giving a lush, exotic silhouette that is prized for shady borders and containers. A Brazilian species grown above all for its structural foliage, it also carries sprays of small, scented white flowers through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tender exotic, not a frost-hardy plant. 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. Grown this way it makes a superb seasonal centrepiece among other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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. For a clear picture of how tender exotics behave across the seasons, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from hardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Begonia luxurians is hand-selected and nursery-grown at Grow Tropicals, then carefully packed and dispatched to arrive in top condition, ready to bring a touch of the Brazilian rainforest to your own shaded corner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GrowTropicals","offers":[{"title":"16cm","offer_id":41640007958572,"sku":"BEGOLUXU16","price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"9cm \/ 0.5L","offer_id":57979248279935,"sku":"BEGOLUXU9","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/iStock-1497854243-modified-eaaaeb6f-59d9-4bc2-84c7-4c8cc8bd1973.jpg?v=1784496940"},{"product_id":"asarum-sp","title":"Asarum sp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAsarum\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003ewild ginger\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a first-rate evergreen groundcover for shade, forming low mats of glossy, kidney to heart-shaped leaves that hug the woodland floor. 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. Every plant is nursery-grown and packed with care to arrive in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"12cm \/ 1L","offer_id":41648531013676,"sku":"ASARSP12","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/products\/In_Propagation_06080b0f-88ac-4ea0-b094-51bff793981f.png?v=1692557845"},{"product_id":"aspidistra-sichuanensis-kinboshi-variegated-cast-iron-plant","title":"Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Kinboshi'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAspidistra sichuanensis 'Kinboshi'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strikingly speckled form of the famously tough \u003cstrong\u003ecast iron plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, its deep green, leathery leaves flecked and dusted with cream-gold, exactly as the name 'Kinboshi' (gold star) suggests. 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. 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. Every specimen is nursery-grown, selected for a healthy crown and strong roots, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"12cm \/ 1L","offer_id":57165202162047,"sku":"PROPASPSICHKIN12","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/aspi.jpg?v=1774024000"},{"product_id":"actinidia-kolomikta","title":"Actinidia kolomikta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActinidia kolomikta\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes called the variegated kiwi vine or hardy kiwi, is one of the most arresting climbers you can grow outdoors in Britain. Its real magic is in the foliage: as the vine matures, the green heart-shaped leaves become dramatically splashed and dipped in shades of pink and creamy white, as though dipped in paint. 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. A sheltered position also protects the soft spring growth from late frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade, with shelter from harsh winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any fertile, moist but well-drained soil, chalk, clay, loam or sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e trellis, wires or a pergola for the stems to twine around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it against a warm wall, over an arch, or let it scramble up a pergola where the colour can be admired at close quarters. Like other climbers in the kiwi vine family it appreciates a deep, moisture-retentive root run, so mulch well in spring and water through dry spells while it establishes. Cats can be drawn to the stems much as they are to catnip, so a little protection around a young plant is wise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of our Hardy Exotics range, every \u003cstrong\u003eActinidia kolomikta\u003c\/strong\u003e we send out is a strong, well-rooted plant, carefully grown and ready to bring something genuinely unusual to a British garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"15cm \/ 1.5L","offer_id":57809513775487,"sku":"ACTIKOLO15","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/kolomikta.jpg?v=1782487944"},{"product_id":"brunnera-macrophylla-jack-of-diamonds","title":"Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack of Diamonds'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack of Diamonds'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most striking silver-leaved selections of Siberian bugloss, prized for its enormous, frosted, heart-shaped leaves. Each leaf is washed in shimmering pewter, traced with fine green veins and edged by a narrow green margin, so a single established clump lights up the darkest, most awkward corners of a shady garden. In mid to late spring, dainty sprays of clear blue, forget-me-not flowers float above the foliage, which is why it is often sold as a false forget-me-not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy gardeners love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the largest, most luminous leaves of any brunnera, reaching the size of a side plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAiry clouds of true-blue spring flowers loved by early bees, a quiet favourite for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003ewildlife and pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent, low-maintenance ground cover for dry \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshade\u003c\/a\u003e once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a clump-forming hardy perennial, 'Jack of Diamonds' is the perfect partner for ferns, hostas, hellebores and woodland bulbs, and one of the boldest brunneras you can grow among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e. Mature plants reach around 40 to 50 cm tall and spread slowly to 50 to 60 cm, making a generous yet well-behaved mound rather than a runaway spreader, ideal for the front of a shady \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eborder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it in partial or full shade in humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. It is happy on chalk, clay, loam or sand at almost any pH, though it resents both waterlogging and prolonged drought. A spot with morning light and afternoon shade keeps the silvering at its brightest, while too much hot sun can scorch the leaf edges. Mulch with leaf mould in autumn to lock in moisture and feed the crown. Fully hardy across the UK (RHS H5), this Siberian bugloss dies back in winter and reappears dependably each spring, needing no protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack of Diamonds'\u003c\/strong\u003e we send out is nursery-grown, well-rooted and carefully selected for strong foliage and healthy crowns, ready to establish quickly and reward you with that unmistakable silver glow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"19cm \/ 3L","offer_id":57837726073215,"sku":"BRUNJACK19","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/jackfrost.jpg?v=1782487883"},{"product_id":"pachysandra-terminalis","title":"Pachysandra terminalis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePachysandra terminalis\u003c\/strong\u003e, better known as Japanese spurge, is the go-to evergreen groundcover for the parts of the garden where nothing else seems to thrive. This tough, mat-forming perennial carpets shady borders and dry ground beneath trees with whorls of glossy, dark green leaves, smothering weeds and bringing year-round structure to difficult corners. It is a genuine problem-solver, and one that holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and good looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow Japanese spurge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appeal of the \u003cstrong\u003epachysandra plant\u003c\/strong\u003e lies in its low-maintenance, do-anything character. The leathery foliage stays fresh and evergreen right through winter, and in spring it is joined by short spikes of small, faintly fragrant white flowers. Spreading quietly by underground rhizomes, it knits into a dense, even carpet roughly 15-30 cm tall that suppresses weeds and needs almost no attention once settled in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen, glossy dark green foliage all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in partial to deep shade, including dry shade under trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent weed-suppressing groundcover for banks and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully hardy across the UK (RHS H7) and holds the RHS AGM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo grow \u003cstrong\u003ePachysandra terminalis\u003c\/strong\u003e well, give it a shady or partly shaded position in moist, humus-rich soil. It is wonderfully unfussy about soil type, settling happily into chalk, clay, loam or sand across the full range of acid, neutral and alkaline conditions. Avoid hot, baking sun, which can scorch and yellow the leaves. Water through the first season to help it establish, then it becomes notably drought-tolerant. It is fully hardy and needs no winter protection, sailing through frost and snow without complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are looking for \u003cstrong\u003ejapanese spurge\u003c\/strong\u003e to clothe a tricky shaded bank, fill the ground beneath a hedge, or simply want dependable evergreen cover that looks after itself, this is a plant that earns its place. 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This is the classic kiwi vine, a vigorous deciduous twiner that clothes walls, pergolas and arches in large, heart-shaped leaves before unfurling fragrant, cream-white flowers in early summer. Sold here as a Golden Kiwi for its warm, golden-green flesh, it brings a genuine exotic edge to the hardy garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to China, this Actinidia deliciosa makes a real statement. New stems emerge reddish-brown and slightly bristly, twining their way up any sturdy support, while the broad leaves create dense, leafy cover through the growing season. The early-summer flowers are loved by bees and other pollinators, and on a well-grown, pollinated plant they are followed by the familiar egg-sized fruit in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive your kiwi vine a warm, sheltered, sunny position, ideally a south or west facing wall, where the wood can ripen fully and the fruit can sweeten. It enjoys deep, fertile, moisture-retentive but free-draining soil enriched with plenty of organic matter, and tolerates a wide range of soil types and pH. This is a big, energetic climber that can reach 5-8 m, so a strong framework and yearly winter pruning are essential to keep it productive and tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: full sun, sheltered from cold winds and late frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: deep, fertile, moist but free-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: hardy across most of the UK (RHS H4) once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: most plants need a male and female, or choose a self-fertile form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy to around -10 to -15C, the kiwi plant copes with typical UK winters, though a root mulch helps in colder gardens. 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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. Water freely while establishing, then let it dry between drinks once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery plant we send out is nursery-grown and carefully selected for healthy roots and strong, even growth, so your Long-leaf Wax Flower arrives ready to settle in and reward you with years of fragrant, star-spangled spring colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":57810283790719,"sku":"ERIOMYOP17","price":13.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/iStock-2203744150-modified-c4e12516-6141-4b15-9777-81aa14000c29.jpg?v=1784500505"},{"product_id":"trachycarpus-wagnerianus","title":"Trachycarpus wagnerianus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrachycarpus wagnerianus\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003edwarf Chusan palm\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eWagner's windmill palm\u003c\/strong\u003e (and affectionately the \u003cstrong\u003e'Waggie'\u003c\/strong\u003e), is the connoisseur's choice among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-palms\"\u003ehardy palms\u003c\/a\u003e: all the exotic presence of the classic Chusan palm, but in a tougher, more compact and far more weather resistant package. Its fan-shaped fronds are smaller, stiffer and held more rigidly than those of its better known cousin \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trachycarpus-fortunei\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrachycarpus fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, with neatly rolled edges that shrug off wind rather than tearing. The result is a tidy, almost sculpted crown that stays looking immaculate even in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003eexposed and coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e where larger-leaved palms would tatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the common Chusan palm it is reliably garden hardy, rated RHS H5 and comfortable down to around -15C once established, so it holds its evergreen canopy of glossy fans right through a British winter. The slender trunk is clothed in the same characterful brown fibre, and mature specimens carry arching sprays of small yellow flowers in early summer. Slower and more restrained than \u003cem\u003eT. fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e, the Waggie stays in proportion for many years, reaching an eventual 3 to 6 m, which makes it ideal for smaller plots, courtyards and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge patio containers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first couple of summers to settle in a strong root system, after which it becomes impressively drought tolerant. An annual spring mulch and a balanced feed keep the crown lush and growth steady. 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From the moment its leaves unfurl in spring, this slow-growing specimen puts on a three-act colour show that few other shrubs can match: \u003cstrong\u003ebright red\u003c\/strong\u003e new foliage in spring, glowing \u003cstrong\u003eyellow-green and chartreuse\u003c\/strong\u003e through summer, and a final flourish of \u003cstrong\u003eorange and scarlet\u003c\/strong\u003e in autumn. It is a true focal-point plant, prized on the most discerning UK collectors' lists yet still rare enough at the garden centre to feel like a find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets 'Moonrise' apart from a regular Japanese maple is its parent species. \u003cem\u003eAcer shirasawanum\u003c\/em\u003e is the Shirasawa maple, distinguished by larger, fuller, rounded palmate leaves that read as more substantial on the shrub than the lacy forms of \u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e. This selection, originally a Buchholz Nursery introduction (registered as 'Munn 001'), is notably more resistant to leaf scorch than most full moon maples, making it one of the safest choices for a brighter spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Moonrise' is compact enough to live happily in a generous container for years, making it a star choice for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epatio specimen tier\u003c\/a\u003e or a sheltered courtyard. In the ground, give it a quiet spot where its colour can be seen against an evergreen backdrop, and shelter it from cold drying winds and late spring frosts. Mulch each spring with leaf mould and water deeply through the first two summers to lock in establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are searching for \u003cstrong\u003eAcer shirasawanum 'Moonrise' UK\u003c\/strong\u003e stock or a special \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese maple Moonrise\u003c\/strong\u003e as a focal point in your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic garden\u003c\/a\u003e, this is the kind of specimen that earns its place even in a small plot. It plays beautifully against tree ferns and bamboos in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e, and works equally well in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshaded woodland-style planting\u003c\/a\u003e. 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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\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. 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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\/anneirene-2.jpg?v=1784354603"},{"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. 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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":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/bihoo.jpg?v=1784354404"},{"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\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. 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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. 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This evergreen twining climber wreathes itself in delicate sprays of pink pea flowers in late winter and early spring, lighting up a warm wall or trellis just as the garden begins to wake. It is one of our favourite \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e for bringing an early, unexpected splash of colour to a sheltered sunny corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated RHS H3, this is a half-hardy climber that rewards a little care. It holds its glossy, lance-shaped green leaves all year, and in the mildest gardens it can be grown outdoors against a south or west-facing wall. In colder spots it makes a superb container plant that can be moved under cover for winter, so gardeners everywhere can enjoy its late-season colour. 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Through spring it drips with pendent clusters of large, curved, claw-shaped flowers in vivid red, set against soft, ferny evergreen foliage. This selected form, Maximus, is prized for its larger, richer blooms, giving a real taste of New Zealand on a warm, sheltered wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a half-hardy exotic rated RHS H3, Clianthus puniceus needs a little care over winter but rewards it generously. The evergreen leaves hold through milder winters, and the main show of colour arrives from April to June when the nectar-rich flowers open and draw in bees and other pollinators. In hard winters it is easily protected, which is why so many gardeners grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first couple of summers to build a strong root system, then keep it just moist and never waterlogged. Tie in the lax stems as they grow and give a light tidy after flowering to keep it shapely. 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Endemic to the wind-scoured beaches of the Chatham Islands off New Zealand, it forms a bold rosette of large, glossy, deeply ribbed rounded leaves, then lifts domes of intense forget-me-not blue flowers, each paling to a white-edged rim, in late spring and early summer. It is a true collector's plant that rewards the right position with a display few other perennials can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ehalf-hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e plant, happiest in mild and coastal gardens where winters are gentle. It dislikes hard frost, cold drying winds and wet winter soil, so it is best given a sheltered spot and protected over winter in colder or inland areas. Evergreen in mild conditions, its architectural leaves hold structure through much of the year, with die-back likely after frost. It pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas and other shade-loving foliage in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater steadily through the growing season and mulch each spring with leaf mould or a seaweed-based feed to keep the foliage lush. It also thrives in a large container of free-draining, humus-rich compost, making it a flexible choice for a shaded courtyard or patio, so browse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e. 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From a short, stout trunk it builds a spectacular architectural rosette of huge, finely cut palmate leaves, then erupts into a vast dome of magenta-pink flowers that can smother the whole plant. Native to the island of Madeira, it is the giant of the geranium world and a true focal point for a warm, sheltered corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a statuesque, short-lived exotic best understood as a biennial or monocarpic perennial. It spends its first year or two building that bold evergreen rosette, flowers gloriously in late spring and early summer, then sets seed and fades, leaving a scatter of self-sown seedlings to carry on. Rated RHS H3, it is happiest in the mildest, most sheltered gardens and coastal spots, where it can be grown outdoors year round with winter protection in colder areas. 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Neat cream-and-green variegated foliage forms a tidy mounding dome, flushing vivid red and pink at the tips as the weather turns cold, then in spring the whole plant is topped with striking lime-green bracts, each marked with a tiny red eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated \u003cstrong\u003eRHS H5\u003c\/strong\u003e and holding the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Ascot Rainbow' is fully hardy across most of the UK, shrugging off temperatures down to around -15C once established. Because it is evergreen, the variegated rosettes hold their colour right through winter, giving structure long after herbaceous neighbours have died back. It is sun-loving and drought tolerant, sitting happily alongside our wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotic plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater through the first summer to settle the roots, after which 'Ascot Rainbow' is impressively self-sufficient. 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Over a long spring to summer season it is topped with airy heads of zesty lime-green flowers, each with a tiny red eye, giving months of colour on a plant that rarely climbs above knee height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBred in the UK and released in 2025, this is a genuinely hardy exotic. Rated \u003cstrong\u003eRHS H5\u003c\/strong\u003e, it shrugs off hard frost once established and keeps its golden foliage right through winter, so there is no bare season to wait out. It is also impressively drought tolerant, thriving on poor, gritty soils and in hot, dry corners where thirstier plants struggle. Explore the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e to build a scheme that looks good all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts low, mounded habit makes it a natural for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e, for the front of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e, and for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edry and gravel gardens\u003c\/a\u003e where its sculptural, evergreen form earns a place among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e. Water regularly through the first summer to establish a strong root system, after which it needs very little beyond a light trim of faded flower stems. Wear gloves for that job, as the milky sap is a skin and eye irritant and is harmful if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a picture of how hardy exotics settle in and change through the seasons, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e. 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It is an easy, sculptural container plant that brings crisp, contemporary structure to any collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a tender succulent, not a frost hardy one, and understanding that is the key to keeping it for years. Rated RHS H1C, it is happy outdoors through the warmer months but must be protected once temperatures fall. Bring it under frost-free cover before the first frosts and keep it almost dry while it is dormant, watering only enough to stop the rosettes shrivelling. Grow it in a gritty, free-draining mix, keep it on the dry side over winter, and move it to a bright, frost-free place such as a porch, cold greenhouse or windowsill before the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts drought tolerant nature makes it ideal for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e and for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edry and gravel gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, where it thrives on sharp drainage and reflected warmth. The sturdy, salt tolerant rosettes also suit bright \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal and exposed\u003c\/a\u003e gardens through summer, and the bold geometric form earns it a place among the best \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e plants for a modern courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a clear picture of how tender exotics like this behave across the seasons, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from hardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e. Every Pinwheel we supply is nursery-grown, selected for a healthy, well branched crown and a strong root system, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"9cm \/ 0.5L","offer_id":57974364537215,"sku":"AEONHAWO9","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/aeonium.jpg?v=1784326605"},{"product_id":"acacia-dealbata","title":"Acacia dealbata (Mimosa \/ Silver Wattle)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcacia dealbata\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the \u003cstrong\u003emimosa\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003esilver wattle\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most spectacular exotic trees you can grow in a mild British garden. Fast-growing and evergreen, it carries feathery, finely divided silver-green foliage all year round, then erupts in late winter into a haze of fragrant, fluffy yellow pompom flowers just when the garden needs it most. This is a plant that turns a warm, sheltered wall or courtyard into something close to the Riviera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to south-eastern Australia and Tasmania and a member of the pea family (Fabaceae), \u003cstrong\u003eAcacia dealbata\u003c\/strong\u003e is rated RHS H3, so it is happiest in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK. For a mimosa, a cold and wet winter is far more of a threat than cold by itself. Waterlogged soil paired with low temperatures is far more likely to see it off than a short, dry frost. Give it a warm, sheltered spot with sharp drainage, and protect the plant during hard frosts, and it will reward you handsomely. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics seasonal guide\u003c\/a\u003e for what to expect through the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a fast, airy evergreen it makes a superb piece of living \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e and a natural centrepiece for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e. The nectar-rich winter flowers are a magnet for early bees, making it a valuable choice for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003eplants for pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e, while in mild coastal gardens it thrives alongside other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal and exposed planting\u003c\/a\u003e. Pair it with a hardier structural partner such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trachycarpus-fortunei\"\u003eTrachycarpus fortunei\u003c\/a\u003e for year-round backbone, and browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range to build a complete scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery mimosa we supply is selected for a healthy framework and strong roots, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"23cm \/ 5L (Collection Only)","offer_id":57974443999615,"sku":"ACACDEAL23","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"13cm \/ 1L","offer_id":58369489994111,"sku":"ACACDEAL13","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":58819678798207,"sku":"ACACDEAL17","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/acacia-dealbata-plant.jpg?v=1793279179"},{"product_id":"acacia-pravissima","title":"Acacia pravissima","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcacia pravissima\u003c\/strong\u003e, better known as the \u003cstrong\u003eOvens Wattle\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eWedge-leaved Wattle\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most graceful of all the wattles and one of the hardier too. Native to the mountains of south east Australia, it forms an elegant evergreen shrub with arching, weeping branches densely set with tiny triangular grey-green phyllodes, wreathed in late winter and early spring with masses of fragrant golden pompom flowers. It has real architectural presence, perfect for bringing a soft, exotic elegance to a sheltered sunny wall or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is one of the hardier wattles, tolerating around -5C in coastal and milder gardens, what it really cannot cope with is cold and winter wet together. Roots left waterlogged in freezing soil, more than frost itself, are what kill this species, so a warm, sheltered spot with sharp drainage makes all the difference. Grown well it rewards you with a haze of scent and colour just as the rest of the garden is waking up. For more on what to expect from tender exotics through the seasons, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first couple of summers to settle it in, then ease right off in autumn and winter so the roots are never left cold and sodden. Its light, ferny outline makes it a beautiful foil among bolder \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e and a lovely centrepiece for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e. In milder coastal gardens it thrives among other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and the fragrant spring flowers are a valuable early nectar source for bees, earning it a place with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003eplants for pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are hunting for \u003cstrong\u003eAcacia pravissima UK\u003c\/strong\u003e stock or simply the most elegant wattle for a sunny wall, this RHS Award of Garden Merit winner sits beautifully within our wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e. Every plant we supply is carefully selected for a healthy shape and strong root system, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"19cm \/ 3L (Collection Only)","offer_id":57974444589439,"sku":"ACACPRAV19","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"13cm \/ 1L","offer_id":58369490092415,"sku":"ACACPRAV13","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/acacia-pravissima.jpg?v=1790061748"},{"product_id":"callistemon-salignus","title":"Callistemon salignus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCallistemon salignus\u003c\/strong\u003e, the white bottlebrush, is one of the most elegant and reliable of the bottlebrushes for a warm British garden. Unlike its crimson cousins, this one carries soft, creamy-white bottlebrush spikes from late spring to midsummer, and it earns its other common name, pink tips, from the new growth, which emerges a glowing coppery-pink before settling to slender, willow-like green leaves. Crush a leaf and it smells of lemon; peel back an older stem and the bark is papery white. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a plant for the warmest corner of the garden. Rated H2, it is tender in most of the UK: reliable outdoors year-round only in the mildest coastal and city gardens, and elsewhere best in a pot that can be \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003emoved somewhere bright and frost-free for winter\u003c\/a\u003e. Cold winter wet is the main killer rather than cold alone, so sharp drainage matters as much as shelter. The pink-tipped flush of new growth in spring is a season in itself, followed by the creamy brushes from around May to July.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it full sun in a warm, sheltered, south or west facing position, ideally against a wall that radiates heat, in fertile, sharply drained, neutral to acid soil. It resents shallow chalk and winter waterlogging. It thrives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003emild coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e and does very well in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge container\u003c\/a\u003e of gritty, slightly acidic compost. Expect a large shrub or small tree of 4 to 8m in ideal conditions over many years, far smaller and easily pruned in a UK garden or pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing it in the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale brushes light up an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e against darker foliage, and they are rich in nectar, so the shrub hums with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003ebees and other pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e in flower. Grow it beside red and pink flowered bottlebrushes for a two-tone display, or as a soft, willowy specimen among bolder \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003earchitectural exotics\u003c\/a\u003e. 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