Davidia involucrata - Cornaceae

~   HANDKERCHIEF TREE   ~

A medium-sized, deciduous tree with stunning large white bracts in early summer, that look like handkerchiefs.

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Narcissus cyclamineus - Amaryllidaceae

~   Cyclamen-flowered Daffodil   ~

A small bulb, that flowers from late February onwards. This daffodil is easily distinguished by its recurved perianth segments. A strong butter-yellow makes it a charming site after the bleak winter months. Ideal for scree beds, rock gardens or to grow in pots.

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Araucaria araucana - Araucariaceae

~   MONKEY PUZZLE   ~

A large conifer with long stout branches and spikey leaves. Highly architectural it is a real feature in any garden. Needs space.

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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.

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Trachycarpus fortunei - Arecaceae

~   CHUSAN PALM   ~

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

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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.

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Tetrapanax papyrifer - Araliaceae

~   CHINESE RICE-PAPER PLANT   ~

Single or multi-stemmed small tree that is mainly grown for its spectacular foliage - a must have in the subtropical garden and hardier than its look might suggest.

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Gladiolus papilio - Iridaceae

~   BUTTERFLY SWORD LILY   ~

This perennial grows corms with sword-like foliage and yellow-lilac flowers with maroon marks that appear during summer. Best grown in dense clusters or larger groups but otherwise easy to grow.

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Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Cercidiphyllaceae

~   KATSURA TREE   ~

A medium-sized deciduous tree with heart-shaped foliage that smells strongly of caramel during autumn. Needs a lot of space.

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Acer griseum - Sapindaceae

~   PAPER-BARK MAPLE   ~

A small deciduous tree, which is slow growing and can fit in even small gardens. It has trifoliate leaves, which is unusual for a maple. Mostly grown for its vivid autumn colour and its magnificent bark!

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Luma apiculata - Myrtaceae

~   CHILEAN MYRTLE   ~

This evergreen tree grows usually as a multi-stemmed specimen. It flowers white during summer and shows off its very attractive bark all year round.

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Ginkgo biloba - Ginkgoaceae

~   MAIDENHAIR TREE   ~

This living fossil is classed as a deciduous conifer. The tree has got those very distinct bilobed leaves. With its narrow upright habit and very robust character, it makes a brilliant tree in polluted cities.

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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' - Asparagaceae

~   BLACK MONDO   ~

Mostly mistaken for a grass, this plant is actually a close relative to Convallaria sp. - Lily of the Valley. It forms a dense carpet of black foliage, a perfect and robust groundcover that will grow in pretty much any location.

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Quercus monimotricha - Fagaceae

A very rare and special plant in cultivation. Small bushes of rounded habit with tough, spikey leaves that are evergreen. Considered tender in the UK.

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Gunnera manicata - Gunneraceae

~   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.

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Alchemilla mollis - Rosaceae

~   LADY'S MANTLE   ~

An easy perennial suitable for a lot of locations - on the edge of a border or as groundcover underneath trees. With soft hairy foliage and yellow flowers in summer.

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