Angel’s Trumpet A frost-tender deciduous shrub with large, pendulous, night-scented white trumpets in summer. Fantastic for bedding out or growing in pots on the Patio. Needs frost protection in winter
A large half-hardy shrub with 30cm long spikes of electric blue flowers in early summer. Should survive outside in mild areas in well drained soil. Short lived, but replacement plants can be grown from seed.
A tender climber with beautiful large, funnel-shaped white flowers which are very sweetly scented at night. Can be grown up an obelisk in a large pot either as a summer patio or conservatory specimen. Keep above 10C.
Cold hardy banana for sheltered spot reaching 1.8m (6ft) in its first year. Feed and water well when in growth. Protect trunk in winter, but will re-sprout from ground level if the trunk gets frosted.
Hairy Spurflower A spreading tender perennial with soft green leaves with yellow margins. Spikes of small pale mauve flowers in winter. Can be bedded out for the summer or grown in pots.
A tuberous plant from South America producing sweetly scented flowers in summer. Best grown in a container, leaving the tubers to become congested seems to improve flowering, as does a cool, frost-free winter rest. Can be grown o
A wickedly spiny plant for lovers of such things. A half hardy short lived perennial growing to around 2 metres, the deep purple stems are clothed with long spines, hence its common names. Large dissected leaves make it an attractive and interesting plant. All parts poisonous.
A vicious looking plant with leaves adorned with large orange spines on both upper and lower surfaces. The fuzzy stems are also spiny, definitely not a plant to fondle. Half hardy perennial
