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Japanese Aralia or False Caster Oil Plant.
An unusual new variety of Fatsia, primarily grown for its handsome foliage. Fatsia Spider's Web has wonderfully variegated white and medium green foliage, which appears to have been dusted with icing sugar.
- Common Name: Japanese Aralia
- Species: Japonica
- Exposure: Thrives best in shade
- Hardiness: Very Hardy
- Soil type: Un-fussy about soil but prefers rich, fertile soil
Often sold as a houseplant, the Fatsia is surprisingly hardy and will thrive outdoors in all parts of the UK.
If you are looking to create a tropical border or Jungle area, this plant is a must. While the leaves look relatively delicate with their glossy exterior, they are very leathery & tough to the touch. In late Summer cream coloured flower spikes will emerge from the centre of the plant, similar to 'pom-poms'.
Growth is quite slow to start with but eventually it can easily reach a height of approximately 2.5m with a spread of approximately 2m. If the plant starts to get too large it can simply be cut back!
The Chamaerops humilis, commonly known as the Dwarf Fan Palm, is a bushy, evergreen palm native to the Mediterranean region. It typically forms a medium-sized, multi-stemmed shrub with fan-shaped leaves up to 45 cm long. Belonging to the Arecaceae family, this species features erect stems and deeply segmented, rounded foliage. Its understated flowers emerge from lower leaf axils, leading to small, date-like fruits. Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, it adds architectural interest with its compact, textured growth habit and year-round greenery.
Other commonly used names: African Hair Palm European Fan Palm
Ultimate Height: 1.5 - 2.5 metres
Ultimate Spread: 1 – 1.5 metres
Time to Ultimate Height: 20 – 50 years
Hardy through most of the UK, even in severe winters, tolerating temperatures to -10 Celsius
Prefers: Sheltered, Partial shade North or East facing in Acid neutral Loam based soil.
Grown in pots can be moved to more sheltered position in winter. Also suitable as house plant.
Water moderately and feed with a balanced fertiliser once a month. Water sparingly in winter.
Propegate by seeds or suckers.
Asplenium trichomanes, commonly known as Maidenhair Spleenwort, is a graceful, low-growing fern reaching around 15cm tall. It features slender, dark green pinnate fronds supported by shiny near-black stems, forming tufted clumps with creeping rhizomes. This semi-evergreen species retains its foliage through mild winters and thrives in rocky, well-drained habitats, making it particularly suited for dry wall planting. Its widespread distribution and variable form highlight its resilience and significance within the spleenwort genus.
Osmunda Regalis a robust, deciduous fern that thrives in moist environments, forming impressive clumps of bipinnate fronds reaching up to 2.5 meters tall. Its erect or arching fronds feature distinctive rusty-brown spore-bearing pinnae at the tips, adding an intriguing texture. In autumn, the foliage transforms to an attractive red-brown, enhancing garden interest. This fern’s tropical appearance makes it ideal for creating lush, naturalistic plantings in suitable wet conditions.
Other common names:
blooming fern
bog onion
buckhorn brake
common flowering fern
ditch fern
herb Christopher
hog onion
kidney fern
king fern
osmund royal
osmund the waterman
royal osmund fern
rusty fern
water fern
Eucalyptus 'Gunnii', commonly known as the Tasmanian Cider tree, is a striking evergreen renowned for its peeling cream and brown bark and exceptional silvery-blue juvenile foliage. As it matures, its leaves transition to a grey-green elliptical or sickle shape, maintaining year-round visual interest. Fast-growing and aromatic, this tree offers both considerable height and ornamental value. Its foliage is highly sought after for floral arrangements, making it both a superb specimen tree and a practical addition for garden design and floristry. Perfect for enhancing landscapes with evergreen texture and subtle fragrance.
Height: >12 Metres Spread: > 8 Metres
Japanese Aralia or False Caster Oil Plant.
- Common Name: Japanese Aralia
- Species: Japonica
- Exposure: Thrives best in shade
- Hardiness: Very Hardy
- Soil type: Un-fussy about soil but prefers rich, fertile soil
Often sold as a houseplant, the Fatsia is surprisingly hardy and will thrive outdoors in all parts of the UK.
If you are looking to create a tropical border or Jungle area, this plant is a must. While the leaves look relatively delicate with their glossy exterior, they are very leathery & tough to the touch. In late Summer cream coloured flower spikes will emerge from the centre of the plant, similar to 'pom-poms'.
Growth is quite slow to start with but eventually it can easily reach a height of approximately 2.5m with a spread of approximately 2m. If the plant starts to get too large it can simply be cut back!
Create a stunning hardy tropical style border with this pack of 5 plants. The pack includes:
2 X evergreen clumping bamboo (full mature height up to 2.5-4m)
1 X phormiums 1 X cordyline
1 X Fatsia Japonica
Varieties supplied will vary depending on stock availability. All plants are pot grown and supplied in 2-3 litre pots.
Cordyline ‘Torbay Red’ is a striking, award-winning variety known for its abundant bronze-red foliage that adds architectural height and vibrant texture to any garden. Perfect for coastal, tropical, and urban landscapes, it thrives in semi-shade and reaches up to 4 meters tall with a 1.5-meter spread. This low-maintenance plant prefers fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. For best results, grow in frost-free conditions and gradually acclimatise outdoors over 7–10 days before planting. Ideal for patios and borders, it brings year-round interest with expert appeal.
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade, can be container grown.
Propagate by seed or suckers
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
How to care for Cordyline australis Southern Splendour:
Eventual height: 2.5 - 4m
Eventual spread: 1 - 1.5m
Hardiness: Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
Phormium 'Cream Delight' is an elegant New Zealand flax featuring arching, sword-shaped leaves predominantly cream with dark green edges. This hardy evergreen shrub grows to about 1m in height and spread, thriving in well-drained soil under full sun. It produces striking, large, red, tubular flowers after 4 to 5 years. Ideal for borders or patios, it offers year-round visual interest. To control its spread, consider growing it in a pot. This versatile plant combines exotic appeal with manageable growth, perfect for gardeners seeking distinctive foliage.
- Garden care: Remove any unsightly leaves from the base as needed and flower spikes after they have bloomed. Protect from extended periods of frost. If the plant is in a container, you could bring it into a greenhouse or shed in winter, but remember to water occasionally to keep it moist.
Phormium Sundowner, commonly known as Flax Lily, is an evergreen perennial prized for its striking architectural form. It forms large clumps of leathery, strap-shaped leaves in vibrant hues, adding bold colour and texture to sunny borders, gravel gardens, or containers. Growing to 1–1.5 metres in height and spread, this plant produces tall panicles of small, tubular flowers in summer, creating a dramatic focal point. Belonging to the Asphodelaceae family, Phormium Sundowner combines exotic appeal with robust growth, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking year-round interest and structure.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Containers
Pruning
Dead or damaged leaves may be removed in the spring
Phormium Jester is an evergreen New Zealand flax renowned for its striking foliage, featuring bright tropical pink edges contrasted by lime green stripes. This hardy plant thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade, reaching about 1 meter in height. Its large, arching leaves provide year-round color and texture, making it an exceptional focal point in any garden. Easy to grow and versatile, Phormium Jester adds a bold, exotic touch that enhances landscape design with minimal maintenance.
- Soil Type Fertile, well drained soil.
- Pruning In late spring, remove any dead or damaged leaves and apply a mulch of well-rotted organic matter to stimulate new growth.
Cordyline Torbay Dazzler, commonly known as the Cabbage Palm, is an evergreen, palm-like shrub featuring terminal tufts of sword-shaped leaves up to 60cm long, distinguished by striking creamy-white stripes.
Cordyline Southern Splendour, commonly known as the Cabbage Palm is a member of the Asparagaceae family. Beging as a dense clump of long, narrow evergreen leaves near the ground. The foliage features olive green tones accented by broad pink margins and delicate pink stripes. As it matures, this plant develops into a small, palm-like tree and may produce large sprays of small, scented pinky-white flowers during summer, adding both structure and seasonal interest to your garden.
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade, can be container grown.
Propagate by seed or suckers
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
How to care for Cordyline australis Southern Splendour:
Eventual height: 2.5 - 4m
Eventual spread: 1 - 1.5m
Hardiness: Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
Cordyline Torbay Dazzler, commonly known as the Cabbage Palm, is an evergreen, palm-like shrub featuring terminal tufts of sword-shaped leaves up to 60cm long, distinguished by striking creamy-white stripes. Belonging to the Asparagaceae family, this species forms rosettes of leathery, narrow lance-shaped foliage. It produces terminal panicles of fragrant, cup-shaped flowers that develop into small, spherical berries, making it a visually appealing and botanically interesting addition to gardens and landscapes.
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade, can be container grown.
Propagate by seed or suckers
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
How to care for Cordyline australis Torbay Dazzler:
Eventual height:
Eventual spread:
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
Why Choose Our Best Selling Bamboo Plants?
Our best sellers represent the top cold-hardy clumping bamboo varieties trusted by UK gardeners. Whether you're looking for a fast-growing screen, a low-maintenance patio plant, or a rare collector's item, this collection brings together customer favourites known for their performance and beauty.
Bamboo in this range is ideal for creating privacy hedges, exotic garden zones, or growing in pots for smaller spaces. All varieties are selected to thrive in the UK’s changing climate—from southern counties to the frosty highlands of Scotland.
FAQs
The best time to plant hardy bamboo in the UK is spring or early autumn. This allows the bamboo to establish roots before winter or summer heat. While bamboo can be planted almost any time of the year, avoiding frozen ground is crucial.
YES. We specifically only sell bamboo plants which are capable of surviving the harsh climate we experience here in North East Scotland. We often see temperatures plummet to below -15 degrees celsius each winter. The only bamboo plant here at the nursery which we watch when temperatures are set to get to these extreme sub-zero temperatures is the beautifulChimonobambusa Tumidissinoda. We specifically keep this one in containers so it can be given some extra protection in these circumstances. It is hardy to minus 13 degrees celcius - probably fine for 95% of the UK! Such a beautiful bamboo, it is a must for us to have so the extra care is well worth it!
YES! We specialise in the specific genus of bamboo called FARGESIA. ALL Fargesia bamboo are classified as clumping / non-invasive / non-running. Fargesia bamboo have a pachymorph rhizome system which means that they have clumping roots. This means the root system stays in one area and doesn’t travel far (like running bamboo does). So, you don’t have to worry about barriers and the bamboo taking over your neighbour’s garden. Fargesia bamboo are also classified as 'short-medium' height bamboo, most of them will mature under 12ft / 4 metres.
YES! All the hardy varieties of bamboo we supply are evergreen, they keep their leaves all year round. They do however naturally shed around 10-15% of their leaves between Autumn and Spring allowing for fresh new leaves to come through from Spring into Summer. You will therefore see an amount of yellow fallen leaves at the base of your bamboo plant, this provides the plant with essential nutrients for the following growing season so it is best left to naturally mulch around the roots.
Although all our bamboo plants are very hardy, young plants can benefit from winter protection during their first winter especially when relatively juvenille. This can be a form of wind protection or some horticultural fleece loosly wrapped over the plant. Some mature plants can suffer some winter damage to the top growth but they are usually fully root hardy and will recover the following growing season.
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