Showing posts with label exotic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label exotic. Show all posts

Wollemia nobilis - Araucariaceae

Botaniquarium - Wollemia nobilis 2006

~   WOLLEMI PINE   ~


A recently discovered fossil from Australia, large conifer that starts as a single stem specimen and later develops young shoots from the base. It is highly endangered and relies on conservation programs. A rare and special tree to have.


Eucomis bicolor - Asparagaceae

~   PINEAPPLE LILY   ~


This bulbous perennial enhances the exotic look in your garden. It has very fleshy leaves and stunning flowers in late summer. Best planted in large groups for a lush effect.


Trachycarpus fortunei - Arecaceae

Botaniquarium - Trachycarpus fortunei specimen

~   CHUSAN PALM   ~


A tall and hardy palm that survives short periods of frost and snow. Exotic asset to any garden, strongly architectural.


Echium pininana - Boraginaceae

~   GIANT VIPER'S BUGLOSS   ~


A blue flowering biennial that will grow gigantic flower stalks in its second year. Unusual in its appearance, considered tender in the UK. Also a favourite food source for wildlife.


Gunnera manicata - Gunneraceae

Botaniquarium - Gunnera manicata habit

~   CHILEAN RHUBARB   ~


A semi-tender perennial with huge leaves. Jurassic jungle-look on a gigantic scale, highly architectural. Needs space and ideally moist to wet soils.