Seldom offered as seed, Abutilon x hybridum is a popular group of hybrids that are frost-tender shrubs typically growing 60 to 90cm (24-36in) tall. The lantern-like buds open to solitary, pendulous, bell shaped flowers up to 8cm (3in) in diameter

If you have the space in your garden this is one plant to choose. Acanthus are robust herbaceous perennials with handsome, lobed foliage and tall, erect racemes of two-lipped flowers with colourful, dusky purple bracts.
An architectural beauty!

These native wildflowers have clustered flower heads of tiny white flowers that from a distance look like little patches of snow resting on the grass. The handsome leaves are aromatic, especially in the early morning dew.

Acoelorrhaphe wrightii is native to Florida and parts of the Caribbean, this striking fan palm is small to moderately tall. Hardy to -6°C (20°F) it is one of just a few palms that can survive in saturated soil conditions. A good outdoor palm for a milder areas and a very tropical alternative to a hedge of shrubs.

Agapanthus Getty White is a sparkling plant with dense clusters of white flowers on erect stems. It is well adapted to direct sunshine or shade and thrive outside in the landscape or when planted in pots. They are terrific as cut flowers.

The Agapanthus or Blue African Lily is one of the aristocrats of the late summer garden. The exotic combination of graceful foliage and stunning flowers is equally impressive in the border or large terracotta planter.

The Agapanthus is one of the aristocrats of the late summer garden. 'Peter Pan Blue' is a fine dwarf hybrid with neat clumps of leaves and large clusters of light- blue flowerheads.

Agave americana is handsome desert plant used in tubs and ornamental pots. With a spreading rosette of grey-green leaves, each with a spiny creamy / yellow margin and a heavy spike at the tip. They are tightly packed and often leave impressions of the leaf margins as the leaves unfurl.

Agave mckelvyana is a small, relatively rare, dwarf species of Agave from western Arizona. This little beauty forms a tight rosette of broad, bluish green, fleshy leaves with small teeth.It is one of the hardiest agaves, can take winter rain and is tolerant of drought and severe freezes.

Agave parryi var. neomexicana is a dramatic specimen. This native Mexican succulent forms a compact rosette of soft fleshy, bluish green leaves. The foliage is wide and heavily armed with dark tipped spines. With the ability to grow 60cm wide and as tall, it is one of the most cold hardy Agave species.

Agave utahensis is an uncommon plant, native to the dry limestone canyons and rocky slopes to the east of the Mojave Desert. Often used as feature plants in Mediterranean and modern style landscapes. This stylish succulent has long been highlighted in gardening magazines and television shows.

Corncockle makes a great wildflower meadow or cottage garden selection. Once a common sight, mechanised farming and the use of modern herbicides has put this once formerly widespread and common cornfield flower at risk. Various pack sizes available.