Zonal Pelargonium with sprays of vivid pinky-red flowers with narrow petals from spring to autumn. Compact and well behaved

Upright zonal type with deep, plum-coloured rosebud flowers in summer. Tall but sturdy stems to around 60cm. May need a plant support in windier locations

Stellar Pelargonium with deep green foliage with a bold chocolate band around the centre of the leaf and heads of small double salmon flowers throughout summer. Nice compat habit so ideal for pots

Upright zonal type with scarlet rosebud flowers in summer. Tall but sturdy stems to around 60cm. May need a plant support in windier locations

A large leaved species from the Cape of South Africa, capable of making an impressive plant to around 6 feet, or less in a pot. The leaves have a pungent smell, liked by some people, but not everyone.

A small species not often offered for sale, this produces small but attractive flowers, the colour of which is difficult to describe - depending on the light, they can appear a subtle grey, blue, pink or cream.

Mat forming habit and pink-purple flowers from early summer-autumn possibly into winter. Grow in loam based compost with plenty of added sand.

A spreading species with strongly peppermint-scented, large, velvety-soft leaves and small white flowers from spring-summer. Protect from hot sun. Trim back in spring and feed in summer.

A striking indoor fern with large, coarsely cut glaucous bluish grey fronds.

A spreading tender perennial with green leaves with deep red coloration on the underside. Makes a nice windowsill plant.