{"title":"Variegated Outdoor Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated outdoor plants bring pattern to the garden with no flowers needed. Leaves splashed with cream, gold or white light up a shady border and hold their interest right through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fatsia-japonica-spiders-web","title":"Fatsia japonica 'Spiders Web'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFatsia japonica 'Spider's Web'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most striking evergreen shrubs you can grow for shade, and a real talking point in any garden. This variegated form of the classic \u003cem\u003efatsia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e takes the bold, glossy, hand-shaped leaves of the species and dusts them with a fine spray of white speckling, heaviest at the leaf margins and fading towards the centre, exactly as though a spider had been busy overnight. No two leaves are quite the same, and the effect lights up the darkest, dampest corners where little else will thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout among hardy exotics, \u003cstrong\u003espiders web fatsia\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a lush, almost tropical presence to UK gardens while shrugging off cold that would see off many tender lookalikes. The large palmate leaves give wonderful architectural structure year-round, and in autumn mature plants produce curious creamy-white drumstick flowers, much loved by late-foraging bees and other pollinators, followed by small black berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition is the key to keeping this \u003cstrong\u003evariegated fatsia japonica\u003c\/strong\u003e looking its best. It is happiest in partial or full shade; too much hot, direct sun can scorch the pale variegation, so a north- or east-facing aspect, or a sheltered spot dappled by taller plants, is ideal. Plant it in moist but well-drained soil enriched with plenty of organic matter. It is wonderfully unfussy about soil type, coping with chalk, clay, loam or sand across a range of pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen and reliably hardy across most of the UK once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEventual size:\u003c\/strong\u003e a rounded, bushy shrub of around 1.5-2.5m tall and wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e shelter from cold drying winds; water well in the first seasons and in containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt excels in a large pot for a shady patio or courtyard, and pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas and other shade lovers. Whether you are after year-round structure or simply something a little different, \u003cstrong\u003efatsia japonica 'Spider's Web'\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers. Every plant we send out is hand-selected, so it arrives healthy, well-rooted and ready to settle straight into your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GrowTropicals","offers":[{"title":"19cm \/ 3L","offer_id":41648540188716,"sku":"FATSJAPOSPIDWEB19","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm \/ 2L","offer_id":42199237165100,"sku":"FATSJAPOSPIDWEB12","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"21cm \/ 4L","offer_id":58863451341183,"sku":"FATSJAPOSPIDWEB21","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/fatsia-spiders-web.jpg?v=1792760958"},{"product_id":"muehlenbeckia-axillaris-variegated","title":"Muehlenbeckia Axillaris variegated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMuehlenbeckia axillaris variegated\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003evariegated creeping wire vine\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a charming, low, mat-forming groundcover with a real eye for detail. Fine, wiry, dark thread-like stems are studded with masses of tiny, rounded leaves splashed in cream, green and soft pink, creating a delicate variegated haze that scrambles over the ground, through gravel and over the edges of pots. It brings fine texture and light to spots where a bolder plant would overwhelm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the brighter, more refined cousin of the plain green wire vine. Semi-evergreen and hardy to around RHS H4, it keeps much of its foliage through milder winters and reshoots readily in spring. Because the variegated form is a little more tender than the green species, it is worth giving it a sheltered, sunny position in colder gardens, or growing it in a container you can move under cover in the hardest frosts. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics: what to expect\u003c\/a\u003e page explains how outdoor plants like this settle in through the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTough, wind-tolerant and unfussy, it earns its place in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal\u003c\/a\u003e plantings, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edry and gravel gardens\u003c\/a\u003e and rockeries, where it weaves between stone and paving to soften every hard edge. Its trailing stems also make it a superb spiller in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e, and its fine, filigree texture adds welcome \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural detail\u003c\/a\u003e at ground level. Water through the first season, then trim to shape whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery plant we supply is nursery-grown and carefully selected for a healthy, well-rooted specimen, ready to knit into your garden alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"9cm \/ 0.5L","offer_id":43229967089708,"sku":"MUEHAXVARI9","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/muhel.jpg?v=1714140717"},{"product_id":"sedum-tekesimense-atlantis","title":"Sedum tekesimense 'Atlantis'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSedum tekesimense 'Atlantis'\u003c\/strong\u003e, a variegated form of Takesima stonecrop, was crowned \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Chelsea Plant of the Year in 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e and it is easy to see why. Neat rosettes of toothed, blue-green leaves are boldly edged in cream, and each flush of new spring growth arrives washed with soft pink and apricot before settling to its cool variegation. It is a hardy herbaceous succulent perennial that brings crisp, year-round structure to the front of a sunny border, a gravel garden or a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully at home outdoors in Britain, 'Atlantis' is rated around RHS H5 and shrugs off hard winter frost once established. Being deciduous, it dies back to a low crown in the coldest months and then bursts into fresh, colourful rosettes each spring. Through summer it lifts sprays of bright yellow star-shaped flowers that bees and butterflies adore, so it earns its place in any \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinator-friendly planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater new plants through their first summer to settle the roots, after which this stonecrop is remarkably drought-tolerant and thrives on neglect. It is a natural for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e, gravel and rockeries, low edging and green roofs, and its salt tolerance makes it a reliable choice for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal and exposed gardens\u003c\/a\u003e. Leave the faded seedheads standing for winter interest, then cut back in late winter as the new rosettes appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e, every 'Atlantis' is nursery grown and selected for strong, well-coloured rosettes. For a picture of how hardy perennials settle in through the seasons, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":55522431828351,"sku":"SEDUMTEKATLAN6","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/sedum_1a5b5633-78f3-4133-92c3-86b3e133e7c3.jpg?v=1748534002"},{"product_id":"arachniodes-simplicior-variegata","title":"Arachniodes simplicior Variegata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArachniodes simplicior Variegata\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most quietly striking ferns you can grow in shade. Better known as the variegated \u003cem\u003eeast indian holly fern\u003c\/em\u003e, it earns its common name from glossy, leathery fronds with toothed, holly-like edges, but the real showstopper is the broad creamy-yellow band that runs down the centre of every leaflet, lighting up the darkest corners of the garden all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere many shade plants fade into a wash of green, this \u003cem\u003eholly fern\u003c\/em\u003e brings genuine, lasting colour without a single flower. The variegation is bold yet refined, the fronds are tough and weather-resistant, and the whole plant has a polished, almost architectural quality. It is evergreen to semi-evergreen, so it carries the display through the leaner months when little else is performing, a real asset for a hardy exotic border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistinctive central gold variegation on holly-shaped, glossy fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEvergreen structure and year-round interest in shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeat, clump-forming habit that never outstays its welcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReliably hardy across most of the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArachniodes simplicior\u003c\/strong\u003e is a woodlander at heart, so give it dappled to deep shade and a cool, humus-rich soil that stays moist but never waterlogged. It is happy in most soils with a little added leaf mould or compost, and settles well into a north or east-facing aspect, a shaded border, or a container by a sheltered doorway. Over five to ten years it forms a handsome clump around 40-60cm tall and wide, spreading slowly on short rhizomes rather than running. Hardy to roughly -15C, it shrugs off a normal British winter; simply tidy away any tired fronds in early spring and let the fresh growth unfurl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs beautifully with hostas, hardy ferns, hellebores and woodland bulbs, and looks equally at home in a contemporary planting or a classic shade garden. 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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. 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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. 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The foliage forms upright, fan-like clumps and gives off a sweet, citrussy fragrance when bruised, hence the common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most reliable hardy plants for damp or wet ground in a UK garden. Whether at the edge of a pond, in a bog garden or simply in a moisture-retentive border, 'Argenteostriatus' brings a clean, vertical accent that pairs beautifully with bold-leaved companions like rodgersias, hostas and ligularias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in groups of three or more for the best architectural effect, or use it as a single specimen to anchor a damp corner of a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic planting\u003c\/a\u003e. It also works well in a large damp \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ewater-tight container\u003c\/a\u003e or half-barrel water feature. 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Its substantial, slug-resistant foliage forms a tidy, well-behaved clump, making it one of the most refined of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eplants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for its striking variegated foliage, 'Chain Lightning' is a deciduous, herbaceous perennial that dies back to a dormant crown each autumn and returns every spring. Slender scapes of lily-like lavender flowers appear in mid to late summer, drawing in bees and other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. Fully hardy at RHS H7, it needs no winter protection and reappears reliably year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe luminous centres of 'Chain Lightning' brighten a shaded scheme of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border plants\u003c\/a\u003e and glow in a container among your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e. It looks wonderful beside the gold-leaved \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hosta-gold-standard\"\u003eHosta 'Gold Standard'\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range. Its thick leaves offer useful slug and snail resistance, though it is always worth staying watchful in wet spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note that hostas are toxic to cats, dogs and horses if eaten, so plant with grazing pets in mind. 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Named Hosta of the Year in 2010, it is a compact, dependable variety that holds its good looks right up to the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is fully hardy, rated RHS H7, and shrugs off the coldest British winters. As a deciduous, herbaceous perennial it dies back to a dormant crown each autumn and returns every spring, the seasonal rhythm we explain in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics guide\u003c\/a\u003e. The thick substance of the leaves also gives it useful resistance to slugs and snails, a real plus in this pest-prone group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater well through the first two summers to establish the clump, then mulch each spring. First Frost is lovely at the front of a group of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eplants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e, as a crisp, cooling note among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border plants\u003c\/a\u003e, or in a container from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e range. Light lavender summer flowers bring in the bees, a welcome extra among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003eplants for pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. As with all hostas, it is toxic to cats, dogs and horses if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet its margined blue beside the plain blue giant \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hosta-big-daddy\"\u003eHosta 'Big Daddy'\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range. 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Where most hostas stay neat and low, this is a real statement plant, reaching close to a metre tall and spreading almost two metres across, making it a magnificent centrepiece for a shady corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy right across the UK (RHS H7), it is a deciduous perennial that dies back each autumn and bursts up again every spring, growing bigger and better year on year. Slim upright stems carry bell-shaped lavender flowers through summer, a welcome bonus above that bold foliage. Because it disappears over winter, pair it with evergreens for year-round structure and see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics: what to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal timings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it room to show off in a woodland scheme or at the back of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e, where its sheer scale earns its keep. 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Its huge, rounded, heavily puckered blue-green leaves are framed by a wide chartreuse-yellow margin that softens to creamy tones as summer wears on, creating a bold, textural mound with real presence. Few foliage plants make such a statement in a cool, shady spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is fully hardy, rated RHS H7, and comes through the coldest British winters unaided. As a deciduous, herbaceous perennial it dies back to a dormant crown each autumn and returns bigger and better every spring, the natural cycle we describe in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics guide\u003c\/a\u003e. The thick, puckered leaves also give it good resistance to slugs and snails, a genuine advantage in a group those pests adore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater well through the first two summers to settle this large clump, then mulch generously each spring. Frances Williams is superb as a specimen among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eplants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e, as a commanding centrepiece in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border plants\u003c\/a\u003e, or in a very large container from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e range. Near-white early-summer flowers draw in bees, a useful bonus among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003eplants for pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. As with all hostas, it is toxic to cats, dogs and horses if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with the plain blue mounds of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hosta-big-daddy\"\u003eHosta 'Big Daddy'\u003c\/a\u003e for a giant blue duo, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range. 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The heavy substance of the foliage gives it real presence in a shady border and, as a bonus, makes it noticeably more slug resistant than thinner-leaved hostas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy right across the UK (RHS H7), it is a deciduous perennial that dies back each autumn and reshoots reliably every spring, bulking up into a handsome clump. Tall upright stems of funnel-shaped lavender flowers appear through summer. As it disappears over winter, combine it with evergreens for structure and see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics: what to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal timings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vivid margins light up a woodland scheme or the front of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e, and the compact, well-behaved clump makes a superb container specimen from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e range. 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The leaves are thick and waxy, which not only gives them their lovely blue bloom but also makes this one of the more slug-resistant hostas, an easy and rewarding choice for a shady spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy right across the UK (RHS H7), it is a deciduous perennial that dies back each autumn and reshoots reliably every spring. Upright spikes of bell-shaped, pale lavender flowers appear in late summer. As it disappears over winter, pair it with evergreens for structure and see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics: what to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal timings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cool blue foliage is a wonderful foil in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e and it grows just as happily in a container from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e range. The late-summer flowers draw in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. For a contrasting gold-edged hosta, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hosta-twilight\"\u003eHosta 'Twilight'\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e collection, every plant is carefully selected for a strong crown and healthy roots, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"11cm \/ 0.75L","offer_id":58089356099967,"sku":"HOSTCATH11","price":6.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/catherine.jpg?v=1785938248"},{"product_id":"aeonium-haworthii-kiwi","title":"Aeonium haworthii 'Kiwi'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAeonium haworthii 'Kiwi'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also sold as \u003cstrong\u003e'Dream Colour'\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the prettiest of all succulents, a compact, branching plant that carries dozens of small, neat rosettes in a glorious blend of colours. Each rosette of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves starts soft pale green with a creamy-yellow heart, then blushes rose-red around the edges when it catches the sun. The effect is a living posy of pastel pinwheels, and this RHS Award of Garden Merit variety is deservedly popular. It belongs to the houseleek family (Crassulaceae).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike our hardy exotics, 'Kiwi' is a tender succulent (RHS H1C) and it is not frost hardy, so think of it as a beautiful summer patio and windowsill plant rather than a permanent garden resident. It is happiest outdoors through the warmer months and then needs to spend winter under cover, kept frost-free at around 5 to 10C. Given that simple seasonal routine it is easy and long-lived. Our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from our outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e explains how we grow and pack tender and hardy varieties alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it needs to move under cover for winter, 'Kiwi' is a natural container plant and one of the most colourful \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e you can grow. It looks wonderful clustered on a sunny table or dotted along a warm, sheltered wall, and is lovely on a summer patio in milder \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal and exposed gardens\u003c\/a\u003e where it can simply be lifted indoors before the cold. If you love its colour, pair it with the deep, velvety rosettes of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aeonium-arboreum-velours\"\u003eAeonium arboreum 'Velours'\u003c\/a\u003e for contrast, and browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics and succulents\u003c\/a\u003e. Every plant we supply is nursery-grown, selected for a healthy, well-coloured crown and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"12cm \/ 1L","offer_id":58089370714495,"sku":"AEONKIWI12","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/kiwi_8b04850d-848b-4ca8-9c54-3c56baa1a88d.jpg?v=1785938177"},{"product_id":"hosta-brim-cup","title":"Hosta 'Brim Cup'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Brim Cup'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lovely small \u003cstrong\u003eplantain lily\u003c\/strong\u003e with distinctly cupped leaves: rich green in the centre and merging into a broad, deep cream margin that fades to white with age. As the puckered leaves mature they curl upwards into neat little cups, building into a dense, characterful clump that is tailor-made for the front of a shady border or a special pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy right across the UK (RHS H7), it is a deciduous perennial that dies back each autumn and reshoots reliably every spring. Upright stems of bell-shaped, near-white to pale lavender flowers appear in late summer. As it disappears over winter, pair it with evergreens for structure and see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics: what to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal timings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts compact size makes it perfect for edging an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e or planting in a container from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e range, where the cupped leaves can be admired close up. The late-summer flowers draw in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. For a giant hosta to plant behind it, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hosta-yellow-river\"\u003eHosta 'Yellow River'\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e collection, every plant is nursery-grown, carefully selected for a strong crown and healthy roots, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"11cm \/ 0.75L","offer_id":58089385296255,"sku":"HOSTBRIM11","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/brimcup.jpg?v=1785938152"},{"product_id":"yucca-ivory-tower","title":"Yucca 'Ivory Tower'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYucca 'Ivory Tower'\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is the variegated form of the hardy Adam's needle, sold as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yucca\"\u003eYucca flaccida 'Ivory'\u003c\/a\u003e and also as 'Ivory Tower'. It makes a low rosette of arching, sword-shaped leaves in grey-green, each one striped and edged with creamy ivory-white and fringed with fine curly threads. In summer it sends up tall panicles of nodding, creamy-white bell flowers that can reach 1.5m or more above the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rated H5 by the RHS, it is fully hardy to around -15C and comes through most British winters outdoors. The variegated rosette is evergreen and holds its shape and colour through the cold months, with the flower spike appearing over summer. In a wet winter the main thing to get right is drainage, since the roots dislike sitting in cold, sodden ground, and it can struggle in very exposed or northern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e: Give it full sun and a free-draining spot, ideally south or east-facing. It is happy in loam or sand and copes with acid, neutral or alkaline soil. The rosette stays small, usually around half a metre tall and up to about 1.5m across in time, so it suits a gravel garden, a sunny border edge or a large pot. It takes \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal wind and exposed sites\u003c\/a\u003e in its stride, though a sheltered position keeps the variegation at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting established and using it\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water new plants through their first summer while the roots take hold, then leave it be. Once settled it is drought tolerant and asks for very little. Use it for bright, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural\u003c\/a\u003e structure at the front of a dry border, in a gravel scheme or as a spiky container plant, where the creamy variegation lifts darker planting. The leaf tips are sharp, so keep it away from busy paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNursery quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: Our plants are \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003egrown outdoors and hardened off\u003c\/a\u003e, so they arrive weather-ready and used to real conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"18cm \/ 2.5L","offer_id":58102860382591,"sku":"YUCCIVORY18","price":20.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/ivory.jpg?v=1786102822"},{"product_id":"euphorbia-characias-silver-swan","title":"Euphorbia characias 'Silver Swan'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuphorbia characias 'Silver Swan'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully variegated form of the Mediterranean spurge, valued for its cool, architectural presence and its long season of interest. Each upright stem is clothed in narrow, blue-green leaves crisply edged in silvery white, building into a rounded evergreen mound. In spring the stems are topped with large, dome-shaped heads of creamy white bracts, sometimes flushed with a soft reddish eye, for a display that lasts for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a hardy, easy-going evergreen, rated around RHS H4 and reliable to about -10C in a well-drained spot. It holds its variegated foliage right through winter, so it keeps structure in the border when little else does. It is also notably drought-tolerant and thrives on poor, sharp-draining soils, which makes it ideal for low-water and coastal planting. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics guide\u003c\/a\u003e for a season-by-season picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater through the first summer while it establishes, then leave it to fend for itself. Its silvery structure makes it a natural for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e schemes and gravel gardens, and it stands up well to salt and wind in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal planting\u003c\/a\u003e. Use it to lift an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e, grow it in a container from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e selection, or combine it with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought-tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e. For a dramatic dark-leaved partner, pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/euphorbia-miners-merlot\"\u003eEuphorbia 'Miner's Merlot'\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range, every plant is hand-picked for strong roots and crisp variegation before careful packing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"10cm \/ 0.5L","offer_id":58130508775807,"sku":"EUPHSILVSWAN10","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/silverswan.jpg?v=1786103759"},{"product_id":"cordyline-australis-variegated-cabbage-palm","title":"Cordyline australis Variegated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated cabbage palm\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is Cordyline australis in its brightest dress, a spiky evergreen crown of arching leaves striped in green, cream and soft pink. The variegation lifts a border or a container and brightens a dull corner right through the year. Like all the variegated cabbage palms it grows more slowly than the plain green form, so it stays neat and manageable for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness, honestly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cordyline australis is the toughest of the cabbage palms, but the coloured and variegated forms are a little more tender than the plain green one. This selection has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, so it is happiest in mild and coastal gardens and will want some protection in hard frosts, especially while young. Cold and winter wet together are the main risk, so a sheltered, well drained spot pays off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant in full sun or light shade in well drained soil. A little shade in the hottest part of the day helps keep the pink and cream tones from bleaching. It copes with chalk, clay, loam or sand and is relaxed about pH. Drainage is the thing that matters most, both in the ground and in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSettling in and using it\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water through the first season while it establishes, then it is fairly drought tolerant. In cold weather, gather the leaves up, tie them loosely and mulch the base to shelter the crown. It is a first rate \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003econtainer plant\u003c\/a\u003e by a door or on a patio, and a lovely splash of colour in an exotic or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal border\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sent as an established plant, ready for the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":58184514666879,"sku":"CORDYAUSTVARBI17","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/cordyline.jpg?v=1787851801"},{"product_id":"muehlenbeckia-pink-camouflage","title":"Muehlenbeckia 'Pink Camouflage'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated maidenhair vine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Muehlenbeckia 'Pink Camouflage' is a variegated form of the wiry \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eNew Zealand climber\u003c\/a\u003e known as maidenhair vine or wire vine. Fine, dark stems carry masses of tiny rounded leaves splashed and marbled in cream, soft pink and green, so a well-grown plant looks like a haze of confetti. It is sold as both \u003cem\u003eMuehlenbeckia complexa\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMuehlenbeckia australis\u003c\/em\u003e, and the two names are used interchangeably in the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a borderline-hardy plant, roughly H4, so it holds its leaves in mild spots and mild winters but can be cut back or stripped by a hard frost. It usually \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ebreaks again from the base in spring\u003c\/a\u003e. In colder gardens it is easiest grown in a pot that can be moved somewhere sheltered for winter, or kept as an evergreen trailer under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in full sun or light, dappled shade in any free-draining soil that does not dry out completely. It is happy scrambling up a low trellis, spilling over the edge of a raised bed, or trailing from a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epot or hanging container\u003c\/a\u003e where the pale foliage catches the light. Pinch the tips now and then to keep it dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiving with it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left alone it forms a soft, tangled mound or curtain of stems, spreading steadily rather than racing away. Trim it whenever it outgrows its space, as it takes cutting back happily, and remove any all-green shoots that appear so the variegation stays strong. After a hard winter, leave the top growth until spring to shelter the crown, then tidy it once new shoots show.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"6cm \/ 0.25L","offer_id":58224984949119,"sku":"MUEHPINK6","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/muehl-2.jpg?v=1787851854"},{"product_id":"pittosporum-tobira-mojo","title":"Pittosporum tobira 'Mojo'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePittosporum tobira 'Mojo'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, variegated form of the Japanese mock orange. It makes a dense, rounded mound of glossy, leathery, spoon-shaped leaves, each grey-green in the centre with a clean creamy-white margin, so the whole shrub looks bright and fresh even in the shade of a wall. In late spring small, creamy-white flowers with a sweet orange-blossom scent may appear among the foliage. It was selected for its neat, dwarf habit and for better cold tolerance than the older variegated forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pittosporum tobira is a plant for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003emilder and coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, and the RHS rates the species H3. 'Mojo' is reported by its raisers to be hardier than the typical variegated form, but in the UK it should still be given a warm, sheltered spot and some \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003eprotection in a severe winter\u003c\/a\u003e, especially while young. The foliage is evergreen and holds its cream and green colouring all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in full sun or light shade, in well-drained soil, with shelter from cold, drying winds; a south or west facing wall is ideal. It tolerates chalk, loam and sandy soils across the pH range, and once settled it \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003ecopes well with drought\u003c\/a\u003e and salt spray. Growth is slow, reaching roughly 60 to 90cm tall and wide over many years, so it stays in scale with a small garden or a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing it in the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it to light up the front of a sheltered border, to edge a path, or as a low, informal hedge in a coastal garden. It is excellent in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge pot\u003c\/a\u003e on a sunny terrace, where it can be moved under cover in a hard winter, and it partners well with grasses, agapanthus and other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eMediterranean-style plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":58254018314623,"sku":"POTTTOBMOJO17","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/mojo.jpg?v=1788532895"},{"product_id":"fatshedera-lizei-annemieke","title":"× Fatshedera lizei 'Annemieke'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e× Fatshedera lizei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Annemieke' is a bold evergreen tree ivy with large, glossy, five-lobed leaves, dark green and boldly splashed yellow-green at the centre.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cross between \u003cem\u003eFatsia\u003c\/em\u003e and ivy, it carries ivy-shaped leaves on a shrub that does not cling, and it holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is rated RHS H3, hardy to about -5°C. Give it a spot sheltered from cold, drying winds and expect some leaf damage in a hard winter. Small, sparse white flowers appear in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows in sun or full shade, with the brightest leaf colour in light shade, which puts it among the most colourful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eplants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e and makes it a good choice for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots\u003c\/a\u003e by a shady door. 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The new shoots emerge green and white in spring, and the white spreads through summer until the upper leaves can look more white than green. The leaves are glossy, neatly oval and slightly larger than those of 'Paloma Blanca', so the effect is bright rather than fussy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e An evergreen that holds its leaves all year, so the white and green show carries through winter. The species is reliably hardy in most of the UK, around H5 (-15 to -10C), and Dutch growers list this selection as fully winter hardy. Foliage can discolour in a hard winter and recovers with the spring flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes a crisp low hedge or edging, a clean accent in a mixed border, and a very good \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003econtainer plant\u003c\/a\u003e for a doorstep or terrace, shrugging off salty wind in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Where \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/fatsia-japonica-spiders-web\"\u003e'Spider's Web'\u003c\/a\u003e is speckled and dusted white across the whole leaf, 'Variegata' holds its cream at the rim, a cleaner and bolder look. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness and seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e The RHS rates it H5, hardy to around -10C, and it keeps its leaves all year. Several UK nurseries treat the variegated form as tenderer than the green species, one rating it nearer -5C, so think of it as hardy in most gardens given shelter rather than bombproof. 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