Black Eyed Susan
(Thunbergia alata 'Susie')
This attractive climbing plant hails from tropical Africa where it twines through the jungle foliage. Ideal for conservatory, greenhouse or in a container on a sunny patio.

Chinese Box Plant
(Murraya exotica)
Aromatic orange fragrance. Small white flowers. Origin India. Grows best in lime soils. Well drained, rich soil - sunny position. Features: GP - Greenhouse perennial. Height: 2-3m (6-9')

Climbing Snapdragon
(Asarina antirrhinifolia)
Originating from southern USA and Mexico, this attractive climber with its 'Snapdragon'-like tubular flowers is ideal for conservatory or patio. Features: GA - Greenhouse annual. Height: Approximately 120-180cm (4-6').

Firefly Plant
(Cuphea Firefly)
A native of South America, this attractive plant is so called because the five-petalled flowers 'flare-out' from the centre, resembling Fireflies. Ideal for patio containers or as a pot plant. Features: HHA - Half hardy annual. Height: Approximately 30-40cm (12-16").

Flower of the Hour Plant Hibiscus 'Simply Love'
A native of Africa, this attractive plant is so called because traditionally, the large blooms of pale yellow with a maroon centre were borne for just an hour in the mornings. Modern breeding now means they will flower for longer. Features: HHA - Half hardy annual. Height: Approximately 75cm (2').

Flowering Tobacco Plant
(Nicotiana sylvestris)
Native of Argentina, sylvestris means "growing in wood". Stately plant with clusters of long white, tubular, lightly fragrant flowers. Can overwinter in a sunny, sheltered site. Features: HHA - Half hardy annual. Height: Approximately 1.5m (5').

Four O Clock Plant
(Mirabilis jalapa - 'Red Marvel')
A native of north, central and south America. The 'Four O'Clock plant is so called because the striking red, fragrant blooms open in the late afternoon and fade by morning to be replaced by new blooms. Features: HHA - Half hardy annual. Height: Approximately 60cm (2').

Indian Shot Plant
Canna indica Crozy's New Hybrids)
A mixture of the finest hybrid cannas. Large flowers in a host of colours - some spotted or bicoloured. Ornamental leaves - some tinged purple or red. Ideal for summer bedding. Features: HHP - Half hardy perennial. Height: Approximately 90cm (3').

Lupin Blue Spear
(Lupinus hartwegii)
Bred for cutting, bearing beautiful light blue flowers, shaded cream on robust, strong stems. It will bloom all summer and is delightfully fragrant, especially in the early evening. Features: HP - Hardy perennial. Height: 100cm (40").

Monkey Flower
(Mimulus Red Dragon)
Exotic blooms so reminiscent of species from South America. A spectacular plant for a sunny or lightly shaded border, which can be kept moist. Will flower in its first year if sown early. Features: HHP - Half hardy perennial. Height: Approximately 50cm (20").

Morning Glory Cameo Ipomoea tricolor
(Ipomoea tricolour)
Native to tropical regions of the World this is a lovely item for hanging baskets. Cameo, with its trumpet-like blooms is a must for any conservatory. Features: HHA - Half hardy annual.

Morning Glory Ipomoea Black Beauty
(Ipomoea)
A native of tropical regions, this beautiful climber becomes clothed with dark purple, almost black, trumpet-like flowers. Excellent for containers against a sunny wall on the patio. Features: HHA - Half hardy annual. Height: Approximately 3m (10').

Morning Glory Purple Haze Ipomoea purpurea
(Ipomoea)
A sensational variety bearing stunning dark purple, red starred blooms in profusion throughout summer. Features: HHA - Half hardy annual.

Obedient Plant
(Physostegia)
This lovely plant has a number of names which relate to the flowers which, when moved to one side of the stem, stay in that position! Features: HP - Hardy perennial. Height: Approximately 60cm (2').

Octopus Plant
(Schefflera actinophylla)
A lovely glossy-leaved foliage plant also known as the Ivy Palm or Queensland Umbrella tree. Native to Australia and New Zealand it is an easily grown house plant. Features: GP - Greenhouse perennial. Height: Approximately 120-180cm (4-6').

Pomegranate Plant
(Punica granatum nanum)
An ornamental plant cultivated since ancient times in the Med. Commercially the pulp and seed are fermented and used in the manufacture of Grenadine. Orange-scarlet flowers are followed by edible yellow fruits. Features: GP - Greenhouse perennial. Height: Approximately 30cm (12").

Purple Bell Vine
(Rhodochiton atrosanguineum)
Originating in Mexico, this attractive plant can be grown as a climber in a conservatory or grown against a sunny wall. Alternatively, grow trailing from hanging baskets. Features: GP - Greenhouse perennial. Height: 180-240cm (6-8').

Russian Campion
(Lychnis Molten Lava)
A native of Russia and Asia, this makes a lovely border plant. Masses of 'Campion-like' fiery orange-scarlet flowers contraset vividly with deep bronze foliage in mid-summer. Excellent for a sunny borders. Features: HP - Hardy perennial. Height: Approximately 25-30cm (10-12").

Sensitive Plant
(Mimosa pudica)
Originating in tropical regions, this is commonly known as the 'Sensitive' plant. Great fun for the kids as the leaves curl up when touched. Easy to grow indoors. Features: GP - Greenhouse perennial. Height: Approximately 30cm (12").

Silk Oak
(Grevillea robusta)
Native to Australia, where it can grow to 20m (70') this attractive plant with its fern-like leaves makes a handsome house or conservatory plant. Fast growing, it is normally discarded after 2-3 years before it becomes too tall. Features: GP - Greenhouse perennial. Height: Up to 15m (49').

Stately Mullein
(Verbascum Saffron Towers)
This modern hybrid produces tall, statuesque spikes of saffron-yellow blooms the year after sowing and then in subsequent years. The 'furry' foliage is an attractive silvery-green. Features: HP - Hardy perennial. Height: Approximately 160cm (5 1/4').

Travellers Joy Plant
(Clematis Helios)
Large golden flowers over a long period. Attractive seed heads with feathery appearance. Will flower in the first year from seed - in just 8 weeks! Versatile - use as a pot plant, climber or ground cover. Features: HP - Hardy perennial. Height: Approximately 2.5m (8').

Yellow Delphinium
(Delphinium zalil)
Delphiniums do not have to be blue! Native to Siberia, this rare species produces flowering spikes in attractive shades of yellow. Perfect for the herbaceous border. Features: HP - Hardy perennial. Height: Up to 76cm (30").