{"title":"Garden Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrees give a garden height, structure and a sense of permanence. Choose from compact \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-maples\"\u003eJapanese maples\u003c\/a\u003e for pots and small gardens, the evergreen Magnolia grandiflora, golden-leaved catalpa, ginkgo and the silk tree, Albizia julibrissin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter something more tropical? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-palm-trees\"\u003ehardy palms\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tree-ferns\"\u003etree ferns\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cussonia-spicata","title":"Cussonia spicata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCussonia spicata\u003c\/strong\u003e, better known as the \u003cstrong\u003eCabbage Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most sculptural exotics you can grow, forming a swollen, water-storing caudex trunk topped with a bold rosette of deeply divided, grey-green palmate leaves. 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\u003cp\u003eWater freely through the growing season, then keep it much drier and frost-free over winter. Because it thrives in a big pot that can be moved into a frost-free greenhouse or porch, it is one of the most striking \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e, and its drought tolerance suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edry and gravel schemes\u003c\/a\u003e under cover. Explore the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e to build a wider exotic planting, and do read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide so you know how a tender exotic behaves through a British year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Cussonia spicata we supply is hand-selected for a healthy crown and strong roots, and carefully packed to arrive in superb condition ready to pot up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GrowTropicals","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":41831274610732,"sku":"CUSSSPIC17","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/HoK-080923-24_03cf6540-393d-4f14-87b9-a71a89fec280.jpg?v=1695724746"},{"product_id":"eucalyptus-gunnii-azura","title":"Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEucalyptus gunnii 'Azura'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a superb, more compact and cold-hardy selection of the much-loved cider gum, prized for its rounded, silver-blue evergreen foliage and a fresh, menthol-eucalyptus scent when the leaves are brushed or crushed. If you have admired the silvery cider gum tree but worried about its vigour or hardiness, this is the cultivar to reach for, bringing year-round colour and a touch of the exotic to UK gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow 'Azura'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntense silver-blue, aromatic evergreen leaves that hold their colour through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore compact and notably frost-hardy compared with the standard species eucalyptus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing, drought-tolerant once established and brilliant for cutting and foliage arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds the RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliable garden performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true all-rounder among hardy eucalyptus trees. The young, rounded juvenile leaves are the most ornamental, and a regular hard prune keeps that lovely foliage coming while controlling size. 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. Expect a mature height of around 3-6 m if left to grow, easily kept to 1.5-3 m with annual spring pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are searching for a standout eucalyptus tree in the UK or specifically hunting down Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura', every plant we send out is carefully selected and dispatched in prime condition, ready to settle straight into your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"15cm \/ 1.5L","offer_id":57810283069823,"sku":"EUCAGUNNII15","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/eucal.jpg?v=1782487061"},{"product_id":"albizia-julibrissin-summer-chocolate","title":"Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew hardy exotics turn heads quite like \u003cstrong\u003eAlbizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sumptuous dark-leaved selection of the much-loved \u003cstrong\u003ePersian silk tree\u003c\/strong\u003e. Where the species carries fresh green, ferny foliage, this cultivar unfurls feathery, mimosa-like leaves in deep chocolate-bronze to burgundy, giving the whole plant a smoky, almost tropical presence in the garden. From mid to late summer it is topped with powderpuff flowers in candyfloss pink, their silky stamens shimmering against the dark canopy and drawing in bees and butterflies on warm days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is this contrast of dusky foliage and bright bloom that makes the chocolate-leaved \u003cstrong\u003esilk tree\u003c\/strong\u003e such a prized specimen. Grown as a spreading small tree or large shrub, it develops a graceful, flat-topped, layered canopy that casts dappled shade, perfect as a focal point on a patio border, in a gravel garden, or among other exotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the richest leaf colour, plant \u003cstrong\u003eAlbizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'\u003c\/strong\u003e in full sun in a warm, sheltered spot, ideally south or west facing. It is happy in any reasonably fertile, well-drained soil, including chalk and sandy ground, and tolerates a wide pH range. Good drainage over winter matters far more than soil richness, so lighten heavy clay with grit before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature size around 4-6 m tall by 3-5 m wide over many years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in most of the UK (RHS H4), to roughly -10C once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotably drought-tolerant once its roots have settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous, leafing out late in spring, so be patient in early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy through most of the country, it benefits from a winter mulch over the roots while young, and any frost-nipped shoots can simply be trimmed back in spring. Whether you are searching to \u003cstrong\u003ebuy Albizia julibrissin\u003c\/strong\u003e as a statement tree or hunting for an unusual dark-foliage exotic for a sheltered corner, this is a plant that rewards a sunny position handsomely. Every specimen we send out is nursery-grown, carefully hardened and selected for strong, healthy growth, ready to establish quickly and become a lasting talking point in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"19cm \/ 3L","offer_id":57810283168127,"sku":"ALBIJULICHOC19","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":58102893117823,"sku":"ALBIJULICHOC17","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/alb.jpg?v=1784636397"},{"product_id":"paulownia-elongata-futuro","title":"Paulownia elongata 'Futuro'","description":"Few hardy exotics deliver drama as fast as \u003cstrong\u003ePaulownia elongata 'Futuro'\u003c\/strong\u003e, a selected, vigorous form of the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003efoxglove tree\u003c\/strong\u003e. Reckoned to be among the fastest-growing trees in the world, this \u003cstrong\u003epaulownia tree\u003c\/strong\u003e can put on a metre or more in a single season, making it the go-to choice when you want big, bold structure in a garden in a hurry. Known variously as the foxglove tree or \u003cstrong\u003eempress tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, it earns its place in the Hardy Exotics range on the strength of its enormous heart-shaped leaves and, on mature specimens, spires of fragrant lilac flowers.\n\u003cp\u003eThere are really two plants here, depending on how you grow it. Left to grow on as a tree, 'Futuro' forms a handsome, upright specimen of 8-12 m, crowned in late spring with panicles of pale lilac-purple, foxglove-like blooms that appear before the leaves on the previous year's wood. Coppice or pollard it hard each spring instead, and all that vigour is thrown into a few shoots clothed in spectacular, velvety leaves that can measure 40-60 cm across, an instant jungle effect for a temperate plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a warm, sheltered position in full sun, which suits both leaf size and flowering. As a \u003cstrong\u003epaulownia tree uk\u003c\/strong\u003e gardeners can rely on, this is a genuinely hardy plant, withstanding around -15C once established (roughly RHS H5), with roots tough enough to reshoot even after a hard winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect: full sun, sheltered from strong winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: any fertile, free-draining soil, including chalk and clay; avoid winter wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 8-12 m as a tree, or 2-3 m with giant leaves if coppiced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater well through the first couple of summers while the deep roots establish, after which \u003cstrong\u003ePaulownia elongata\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes notably drought-tolerant. A spring mulch keeps young plants happy and protects the roots over their first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is grown on and carefully selected for healthy roots and strong, even growth, so your foxglove tree arrives ready to romp away and transform a sunny corner in its very first season.\u003c\/p\u003e]]\u0026gt;","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":57945334088063,"sku":"PAUWELON17","price":23.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"23cm \/ 5L","offer_id":57810283266431,"sku":"PAUWELON23","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/paulownia.jpg?v=1782486996"},{"product_id":"acer-shirasawanum-moonrise","title":"Acer shirasawanum 'Moonrise'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcer shirasawanum 'Moonrise'\u003c\/strong\u003e, a refined small \u003cstrong\u003efull moon maple\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most rewarding Japanese-style trees you can grow in a British garden. 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. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for season-by-season notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pairs beautifully with darker-leaved cultivars in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e and is one of the rare Japanese maples that holds its variegation reliably year on year. A natural companion to ferns, hostas and bamboos in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003epart-shade planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eAcer palmatum 'Anne Irene'\u003c\/strong\u003e we send is a strong, well-rooted graft, hand-selected for a healthy crown and balanced shape, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"19cm \/ 3L","offer_id":57849561776511,"sku":"ACERANNEIREN19","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/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. Where \u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sango-kaku' goes coral red in winter, 'Bi Hoo' lights up the dormant garden with golden-yellow and orange winter bark on a densely branched young tree. It is one of the most underrated multi-season Japanese maples in UK cultivation, with rich pink-orange new growth in spring, fresh lime-green summer foliage, gold-to-crimson autumn colour and then those striking yellow stems through every winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Bi Hoo' is a relatively new selection developed in Italy and is still rare on the UK retail shelf. It forms a narrow, upright small tree to around three metres after fifteen years, making it a strong choice for a smaller garden or as a winter focal point in a sheltered courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePosition 'Bi Hoo' where its winter stems will be seen, ideally against a darker evergreen background or a wall. It is happy in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge patio container\u003c\/a\u003e for many years, and looks at home in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eother Hardy Exotic specimens\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for season-by-season notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis makes it one of the most versatile Japanese maples for a contemporary planting scheme, working as a winter showpiece, a spring colour highlight and a quiet summer presence. Pairs especially well with snowdrops, hellebores and early bulbs around the base in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003epart-shade planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eAcer palmatum 'Bi Hoo'\u003c\/strong\u003e we send is a strong, well-rooted graft, hand-selected for a healthy crown and balanced shape, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"19cm \/ 3L","offer_id":57849563218303,"sku":"ACERBIHOO19","price":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 foliage in spring emerges a rich deep purple-bronze, holds its dark tone into early summer, and gradually ages to a sumptuous bronze-green. White panicles of orchid-like flowers spotted with yellow and purple appear in midsummer on mature specimens, followed by long bean-like pods in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most architectural hardy foliage plants for an exotic UK garden. The combination of huge tropical-feel leaves and a dark, brooding palette anchors any planting scheme. 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In spring, clusters of pink-purple pea flowers stud the bare branches before the leaves unfurl, making it a real focal point in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a compact, garden-hardy choice for UK plots. Rated around RHS H6, it is fully hardy across most of the country once established, dropping its leaves in winter and bursting back into colour each spring. Because it stays smaller than the species, reaching roughly 3 to 4 m over many years, it suits smaller gardens and courtyard schemes where a full-size tree would overwhelm. For more on how deciduous exotics behave through the year, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first couple of summers to settle the roots, after which 'Merlot' becomes pleasingly low-maintenance. It needs only minimal pruning and resents being cut back hard, so simply remove any dead or crossing branches while dormant. The early flowers are a valuable nectar source, making it a lovely pick for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinator-friendly planting\u003c\/a\u003e, and its neat habit works just as well as a specimen in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ea large container\u003c\/a\u003e as it does among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are after a compact redbud for a courtyard or a bold, dark-leaved focal point for an exotic scheme, this is a superb choice from our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range. 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Add the upright, candelabra branching and plush red seed cones and you have a living sculpture that carries the border for three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the wild species, 'Tiger Eyes' stays neat and slow, reaching roughly 1.5 to 2.5 m over many years, and it suckers far less freely, although it can still throw up shoots from the roots (see the growing tip below). Rated \u003cstrong\u003eRHS H6\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is fully hardy across the UK and shrugs off hard winter frosts with no protection needed, dropping its leaves in winter and bursting back each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing tip on suckering:\u003c\/strong\u003e like all staghorn sumacs, 'Tiger Eyes' can send up suckers from its roots. It is far better behaved than the species, but for complete peace of mind grow it in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge container\u003c\/a\u003e or install a root barrier, and simply pull or dig out any stray suckers as they appear. That makes it a superb, controllable centrepiece for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e and gravel schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first couple of summers to settle it in, after which it becomes genuinely \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought tolerant\u003c\/a\u003e and happy in exposed, breezy or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal\u003c\/a\u003e spots. Its bold, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural\u003c\/a\u003e outline earns it a place in any \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotic\u003c\/a\u003e planting scheme, whether as a standalone accent or the fiery backbone of a jungle border. For a picture of how deciduous exotics change through the year, read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 'Tiger Eyes' we send out is nursery-grown, selected for a strong branch framework and healthy roots, and packed with care to arrive in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"31cm \/ 15L - Collection Only","offer_id":58064030335359,"sku":"RHUSTYPHTIGEYE31","price":91.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/tigereyes.jpg?v=1785411614"},{"product_id":"morus-alba-macrophylla","title":"Morus alba 'Macrophylla' | White Mulberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-leaved white mulberry.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMorus alba\u003c\/em\u003e 'Macrophylla' is a vigorous, deciduous mulberry prized for its unusually big, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and generous canopy. In time it makes a broad-crowned tree, and the fresh green foliage gives white mulberries their \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003elush, almost tropical look\u003c\/a\u003e through summer. Small greenish catkins in late spring are followed by soft, raspberry-like fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003efully hardy tree\u003c\/a\u003e, rated H6, so it copes with cold winters right across the UK. It comes into leaf a little later than many trees, puts on strong summer growth, then \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ecolours softly and drops its leaves in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e. Young plants appreciate shelter from cold, drying winds while they settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. It is relaxed about soil type and takes chalk, clay, loam or sand. Allow room for it to spread, as the crown broadens with age, and keep young trees watered through dry spells for their first few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiving with it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulberries dislike hard pruning and can bleed sap if cut in spring, so keep any shaping light and do it in late autumn or midwinter when the tree is fully dormant. The ripe fruits are edible but soft and staining, so bear that in mind if you plant near paving or seating. Left to its own devices it asks for very little.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"15cm \/ 1.5L","offer_id":58224984883583,"sku":"MORUALBOMACRO15","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/morbus.jpg?v=1788532991"},{"product_id":"albizia-julibrissin-tropical-dream","title":"Albizia julibrissin 'Tropical Dream'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbizia julibrissin 'Tropical Dream'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a silk tree selection prized for flowers of a deeper, more vivid pink than the ordinary species and for better resilience in cooler gardens. It forms a multi-stemmed large shrub or small tree with a spreading, umbrella-shaped crown of delicate, ferny, bipinnate leaves. The foliage folds up as evening falls and opens again with the morning sun, a small daily ritual that never stops being charming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e The RHS rates it H4, hardy through most of the UK in a sheltered spot, and it is regarded as one of the hardier silk tree selections offered here. It is deciduous and comes into leaf late, usually well into late spring, then flowers from July to September, when the canopy is covered in fluffy, fragrant pink powder-puff blooms. Young plants are the most vulnerable, so give them winter protection in cold gardens for their first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in full sun in a warm, sheltered, south or west facing position. It thrives in any well-drained soil, including chalk, loam or sand at any pH, tolerates poor soil, and is notably drought tolerant once established. The RHS gives an ultimate size of 4 to 8m after ten to twenty years, but in most UK gardens it stays much smaller and is easily kept compact by pruning, and it does well in a large container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing it in the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eFew hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e look more exotic: the layered, umbrella canopy and silky pink flowers bring an instant subtropical feel to an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003esunny gravel garden\u003c\/a\u003e. The nectar-rich flowers are \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003eloved by bees\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Each leaf is a deeply corrugated, glossy paddle up to 25 cm long, felted bronze beneath, radiating in whorls that read as instantly subtropical. Rated H4, the tree itself takes around -10C in its stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen there is the bonus round: clusters of scented, hawthorn-like white flowers from autumn into winter and, after a mild season or against a warm wall, aromatic yellow-orange fruits in late spring, somewhere between apricot and plum. 'Rose Anne' is selected for its fruiting quality and handsome pink-flushed new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, sheltered; a south or west wall is the classic home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e slowly to 4-6 m in the UK; takes pruning well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H4 for the tree; flowers and fruit need winter mildness or wall shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it as the anchor tree of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e, trained against a warm wall, or for several years in a large container among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e. It sits naturally beside our edible exotics and the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range, and pairs handsomely with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schefflera-taiwaniana\"\u003eSchefflera taiwaniana\u003c\/a\u003e for layered foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNursery-grown trees with strong leaders. See the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003eseasonal expectations guide\u003c\/a\u003e for honest advice on flowers, fruit and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"19cm \/ 3L","offer_id":58369826783615,"sku":"ERIOROSE19","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/eriobotrya-japonica-rose-anne.jpg?v=1792591589"},{"product_id":"magnolia-grandiflora-kay-parris","title":"Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kay Parris' is a compact, densely branched evergreen magnolia with big, lemon-scented, creamy-white flowers from summer into autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its glossy, deep green leaves have wavy edges and rich rusty-brown felt underneath, so the plant looks good in every month, flowers or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated H5 by the RHS, hardy to around -15C, and holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It keeps its leaves all year. Cup-shaped flowers up to 20cm across open from early summer, with more following into autumn, and it flowers from a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it fits.\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Compact' is relative: expect around 4m tall and 3m wide after ten years, and more in time. That makes it a fine specimen or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/screening-plants\"\u003eevergreen screen\u003c\/a\u003e for a sheltered garden, or a plant to train against a sunny wall. Any well-drained soil suits it, chalk included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e a young plant in a 17cm (2L) pot, with its evergreen leaves all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":58617818120575,"sku":"MAGNGRANPAR17","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/magnolia_a9d2de2e-05cc-420e-aeb4-ffb17d413a4c.jpg?v=1791550548"},{"product_id":"ginkgo-biloba-fastigiata-blagon","title":"Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata Blagon'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGinkgo biloba\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fastigiata Blagon' is a columnar maidenhair tree: the fan-shaped leaves and golden autumn colour of the classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/ginkgo-biloba\"\u003eginkgo\u003c\/a\u003e on a narrow column only about 3m wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a fruitless clone, so there are no foul-smelling seeds to clear up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy at RHS H6 (to -20°C), it needs no winter protection anywhere in the UK. Leaves open fresh green in spring, turn clear green through summer and go golden yellow in autumn before they fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe slim outline makes it one of the most useful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/architectural-plants\"\u003earchitectural plants\u003c\/a\u003e for small gardens and tight spaces, and it copes with wind, paving and city pollution. Growth is slow at first, so it can spend its early years in a large \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epatio pot\u003c\/a\u003e before planting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you receive: a young tree in a 23cm (5 litre) pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"23cm \/ 5L","offer_id":58819701703039,"sku":"GINKFAST23","price":63.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/ginkgo-biloba-fastigiata-blagon.jpg?v=1792358613"},{"product_id":"lagerstroemia-indica-bianco-grassi","title":"Lagerstroemia indica 'Bianco Grassi'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bianco Grassi' is a white crape myrtle that covers its branches in large heads of pure white, double, crinkled flowers from July to September.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn yellow-orange in autumn, and the smooth grey bark flakes with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is rated RHS H3, hardy to about -5°C, so it needs a warm, sheltered spot, and young plants and plants in pots need protection below -5°C. It flowers well only after a warm summer, so give it the hottest position you have, ideally against a south- or west-facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn upright, vigorous Italian selection reaching about 4m, it makes a small flowering tree for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e or a statement shrub in a large \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epot\u003c\/a\u003e on a sunny patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you receive: a young plant in a 23cm (5 litre) pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"23cm \/ 5L","offer_id":58819702620543,"sku":"LAGEBIAN23","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/lagerstroemia-indica-bianco-grassi.jpg?v=1792615203"},{"product_id":"quercus-frainetto","title":"Quercus frainetto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuercus frainetto\u003c\/em\u003e, the Hungarian oak, has some of the most handsome leaves of any oak: very large, up to 20 to 25cm long, and cut into many deep, narrow lobes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is fast-growing for an oak and builds a broad, rounded, stately crown that turns yellow-brown in autumn. Small acorns follow in clusters, each sitting in a hairy, scaly cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy (H6, to -20°C), it needs no winter protection in the ground anywhere in the UK. It takes full sun or partial shade, copes with heavy clay, and once established stands up to summer drought, like our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a tree for a large garden or parkland, eventually about 25m tall and 12m across, so plant it where it has room. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/outdoor-plants\"\u003eoutdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e and specimen trees such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/ginkgo-biloba\"\u003eGinkgo biloba\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you receive: a young whip in a 13cm \/ 1L pot, the starting point for a very large tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"13cm \/ 1L","offer_id":58819705667967,"sku":"QUERFRAI13","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/quercus-frainetto.jpg?v=1792358641"},{"product_id":"quercus-palustris","title":"Quercus palustris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuercus palustris\u003c\/em\u003e, the pin oak, has glossy, deeply cut, bristle-tipped leaves that turn scarlet to russet-red in autumn, and it is one of the best oaks for heavy clay and winter-wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young trees form a neat conical crown, the upper branches rising and the lower ones sweeping down, and it holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy (H6, to -20°C), it needs no winter protection anywhere in the UK, and young trees often keep their dead brown leaves into winter. The one firm requirement is lime-free soil: on chalky or alkaline ground the leaves turn yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is fast-growing, reaching about 10m by 6m after 20 years and eventually around 25m tall, so it suits a large garden, a wet corner or an open, exposed site. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/outdoor-plants\"\u003eoutdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e and specimen trees such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/ginkgo-biloba\"\u003eGinkgo biloba\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you receive: a young whip in a 13cm \/ 1L pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"13cm \/ 1L","offer_id":58819709567359,"sku":"QUERPALU13","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/quercus-palustris.jpg?v=1792615202"},{"product_id":"cornus-kousa-chinensis","title":"Cornus kousa var. chinensis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCornus kousa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003echinensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Chinese dogwood, is one of the finest small flowering trees you can give a garden. In June the branches are layered with flowerheads, each ringed by four large creamy white bracts that sit along the horizontal branches like a fall of late snow. The Chinese form is prized for its free-flowering habit and slightly larger bracts than typical kousa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated H6 by the RHS, hardy to around -20C, it is reliable throughout the UK. The June bracts are followed in late summer by hanging, deep pink, strawberry-like fruits, which are edible when fully ripe, with a sweet, custard-like pulp, and in autumn the pointed, wavy-edged leaves turn crimson and purple. Even in winter the tiered branching has real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it as a specimen in a lawn or at the edge of light woodland where the tiered branches can spread. 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Its texture sits beautifully among broad-leaved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e, bamboo and ferns in a Japanese-leaning scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"23cm \/ 5L","offer_id":58864162505087,"sku":"CRYPKITA23","price":53.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/cryptomeria-japonica-kitayama.jpg?v=1792760936"},{"product_id":"cryptomeria-japonica-kyara-gold","title":"Cryptomeria japonica 'Kyara Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCryptomeria japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kyara Gold'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the golden Japanese cedar, a slow, dense conifer whose soft, feathery sprays open amber-gold at the tips over an olive-green heart. Reportedly a sport of the spiral-leaved 'Rasen', it keeps a hint of that twist in its shoots. The colour moves with the seasons: brightest gold on the new growth in spring and summer, then deepening to warm rusty bronze through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy across the UK (equivalent to RHS H6 for the species), it needs only shelter from cold, drying winds, which can scorch the golden tips. It is evergreen, so the colour works all year, with the winter bronze reading as a feature rather than a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth makes it genuinely useful: a long-term resident for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge pot\u003c\/a\u003e, a warm accent among the greens of an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e, or a soft gold counterpoint to broad-leaved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e. 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The texture is unlike any other conifer, dense, ropey and sculptural, and it holds that character from a young plant to a mature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated H6 by the RHS, hardy to around -20C, it grows throughout the UK given shelter from cold, drying winds and salt air. It is evergreen, holding its deep green through winter. Knock heavy snow off after a fall so the twisted branches are not bent out of shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the dwarf novelty cryptomerias, 'Rasen' is a proper tree in the making and a genuine architectural statement: a specimen for a lawn, the backbone of an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e, or an unusual evergreen for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/screening-plants\"\u003escreening\u003c\/a\u003e with far more character than a laurel. 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It thrives for years in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge pot\u003c\/a\u003e by a door or on a terrace, suits gravel and Japanese-style plantings, and fits the front of an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e where its early nectar feeds \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003ewaking pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. 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