Rose of Sharon always puts on a great display and this cultivar is no exception! From late summer into autumn the showy mauve-blue flowers bring an exotic feel to your garden with their tropical colouring. As the name suggests, Hibiscus syriacus 'Purple Pillar' has a uniquely columnar habit that sets it apart from other hardy Hibiscus.
This variety of Rose Mallow is often praised for its undemanding nature and bushy foliage, but these desirable qualities pale into insignificance compared to the hardy shrub's remarkable flowers. Hibiscus syriacus 'Purple Ruffles' gets its name from its purple-red blooms, each of which comprises two or three layers of delicate petals. The plant is free-flowering from August to October, ensuring that the patio containers and borders in which it grows remain eye-catching well into the autumn. Height: 3m (9'10); Spread: 2m (6'7).
Hot sunny border? Dry soil? Don't worry, hibiscus is the answer! We've grown 3 unique double-flowered varieties especially for you - and they're not available from anyone else. You'll be counting 100's of blooms on each bush once established
A show stopping climber is highly sought after. The stunning blooms of this Brazilian vine take on a rich purplebrown hue overlaid with a creamy white patina and exude a soft fragrance. A little fuss is well worth the effort.
Creating an exotic garden here in the temperate climate of Britain is no easy task, but can be achieved. Canna 'Tropicanna Gold' is one plant that looks extremely tropical, but grows fine in the UK. It has large jungle type leaves, and between June and October large, opulent, tangerine-orange flowers bloom on sturdy, upright stems. Indian Shot Plant likes a sunny position and damp soil, so planting near a garden pond, or in well watered planters is ideal. In autumn the tubers can be lifted and stored in a frost free place, such as the shed, and re-planted the following spring. Height: 150cm (60). Spread: 50cm (20).
Cycas Revoluta - King Palm UK
King Sago Palm, commonly called Japanese Sago Palm is a very slow-growing palm-like evergreen perennial that has been around for over a million years and possibly longer, hence is regarded as one of the most primitive plants existing on earth. Contrary to the palm-like fronds of this plant, it is not a palm tree rather it is a cycad, one of the most popular species. This is obvious from its Latin name; Cycas Revoluta. Cycas revoluta is a species in the Cyca genus and a member of the Cycadaceae family that is found along hillside thickets and native to the Kyusha and Ryukyu Islands in Japan and Southern China.What is the King Palm Cycas Revoluta?
Cycad King Sago Palm features a rough, brown upright trunk holding up a beautiful rosette of evergreen, arching bipinnate leaves that are 2 to 5 feet long. On each side of the leaves, there are tapered, leathery, deep green to light green leaflets with needle-like tips and revolute edges, hence the name. Because of how slow this plant grows; it is unknown how long it takes to reach its ultimate height but most Sago palms around are about 3 to 10 feet in length and diameter. Furthermore, it is a dioecious plant which means that the male and female plants for reproduction to occur. The male plants can be identified by upright golden-brown inflorescences that are produced while female plants are identified by the tight clusters of red fruit that they produce. Lastly, it is known to be salt, drought, and frost resistant; tolerating temperatures of -6 degrees celsius for short periods, and that makes it a great plant to grow in the UK.Where to buy King Palm Cycas Revoluta In The UK
