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.

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.

The Cape Aloe is known as one of the most potent healing plants known to man. It is a distinctly handsome plant, with broad, lance-shaped, fleshy leaves and a large candelabra-like flower-head.

With its pure white bark, shiny green leaves and yellow autumn colour, the Japanese White Birch is one of the most ornamental birch trees. There are many landscape uses for this beautiful specimen, including an excellent lawn tree, shade tree, specimen for showy bark or near a patio.

The rich, rusty copper-bronze, fine leaved foliage of Carex Red Rooster is very popular with designers. With an upright arching form, the tips of the thin linear leaves curl as they mature and flex gracefully in the breeze, giving colour, texture and movement in the perennial garden.

Amazon Mist is a graceful ornamental grass with arching silver white evergreen foliage, each ending with a slight curl. The flowing mounds of fine textured are lovely spilling over slopes and walls. It adds colour and texture to both summer and autumn displays.

Carex Prairie Fire is an outstanding specimen plant. In spring the attractive green bronze, fine leaved foliage erupts into colour like burning embers. In late summer, panicles of rosy flowers appear just above the foliage

This wonderful Victorian type coleus ‘Black Dragon’ forms a riot of rumpled leaves in velvety purplish black leaves, each bordered by frilly edges. The ruby red centres are sometimes flecked with violet or pink. Easy to grow from seed, they will show their first colours in as little as two weeks.

The Rainbow variety is one of most popular of coleus. This very special blend includes a complete colour range, from cream to deep scarlet. Very easy to grow from seed and of even height, growth and size of leaves. Given a modicum of care, they will flourish from spring until frost.