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    • Five Yellow Flowers for a Tropical-Style Garden: Exotic Blooms with Unique Appeal

      September 4, 2024

      Five Plants to Add Height to a UK Tropical-Style Garden: Majestic Choices with Unique Appeal

      September 2, 2024

      Tropical Heat: Three Fiery Orange Flowers to Ignite Your UK Garden

      September 2, 2024

      Top Five Purple Foliage Plants for a Tropical Garden: Adding Drama and Depth

      August 30, 2024

      Five Plants with Serrated Leaves to Add Texture to a UK Tropical-Style Garden

      August 30, 2024
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      December 22, 2025

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      December 16, 2025

      Yucca rostrata (Beaked Yucca)

      November 4, 2025

      The Power of Flowers in a Tropical Garden

      January 6, 2025

      Trochodendron aralioides: A Comprehensive Grow Guide

      September 19, 2024

      Growing Boehmeria sieboldiana in a UK Tropical-Style Garden

      September 18, 2024
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    • How to Start a Tropical Garden in the UK

      December 15, 2025

      Avoid common Mistakes That Ruin Tropical Gardens in the UK

      December 15, 2025

      Choose a Theme – Defining the Character of Your Tropical Garden

      December 15, 2025
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      December 22, 2025

      How Hardy Are Hibiscus? A Guide for Gardeners

      December 22, 2025

      What’s the difference between warm and cold Brugmansias?

      October 26, 2025

      What Does It Mean When Bamboo Flowers and Dies?

      July 10, 2025

      Are Butia capitata and Butia odorata different plants?

      March 17, 2025

      How and When to wake up Colocasias

      January 31, 2025
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      • Very Hardy plants
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      • Aroids
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    • Five Yellow Flowers for a Tropical-Style Garden: Exotic Blooms with Unique Appeal

      September 4, 2024

      Five Plants to Add Height to a UK Tropical-Style Garden: Majestic Choices with Unique Appeal

      September 2, 2024

      Tropical Heat: Three Fiery Orange Flowers to Ignite Your UK Garden

      September 2, 2024

      Top Five Purple Foliage Plants for a Tropical Garden: Adding Drama and Depth

      August 30, 2024

      Five Plants with Serrated Leaves to Add Texture to a UK Tropical-Style Garden

      August 30, 2024
  • GROW GUIDES
    • Christmas Cactus Grow Guide

      December 22, 2025

      Bromeliad Grow Guide

      December 16, 2025

      Yucca rostrata (Beaked Yucca)

      November 4, 2025

      The Power of Flowers in a Tropical Garden

      January 6, 2025

      Trochodendron aralioides: A Comprehensive Grow Guide

      September 19, 2024

      Growing Boehmeria sieboldiana in a UK Tropical-Style Garden

      September 18, 2024
  • HOW TO
    • How to Start a Tropical Garden in the UK

      December 15, 2025

      Avoid common Mistakes That Ruin Tropical Gardens in the UK

      December 15, 2025

      Choose a Theme – Defining the Character of Your Tropical Garden

      December 15, 2025
  • QUESTIONS
    • Does the Christmas Cactus need 12 hours dark to flower?

      December 22, 2025

      How Hardy Are Hibiscus? A Guide for Gardeners

      December 22, 2025

      What’s the difference between warm and cold Brugmansias?

      October 26, 2025

      What Does It Mean When Bamboo Flowers and Dies?

      July 10, 2025

      Are Butia capitata and Butia odorata different plants?

      March 17, 2025

      How and When to wake up Colocasias

      January 31, 2025
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      • Tropical plants
      • Sub tropical plants
      • Warm temperate
      • Tender plants
      • Half hardy plants
      • Hardy mild winter
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      • Hardy very cold winter
      • Very Hardy plants
    • Plant Type
      • Annuals and Biennials
      • Aroids
      • Cacti and succulents
      • Carnivorous plants
      • Climbers
      • Flowers
      • Foliage Plants
      • Grasses
      • Palms
      • Perennials
      • Trees
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Yucca rostrata (Beaked Yucca)

🌵 Yucca rostrata (Beaked Yucca) Plant Overview 🌿 Botanical Classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Asparagaceae Subfamily: Agavoideae Genus: Yucca Species: Yucca rostrata Engelm. ex Trel. Botanical name: Yucca rostrata Engelm....
November 4, 2025

Grow Guide: Corydalis ‘Blue Heron’

Elegant blue blooms for shady borders and woodland gardens 🌿 Plant Overview Botanical Name: Corydalis elata ‘Blue Heron’ Common Name: Blue Heron Corydalis Family: Papaveraceae Type: Herbaceous perennial Hardiness: RHS...
April 26, 2025

Growing Butia odorata in the UK

Butia odorata (formerly misidentified as Butia capitata) is one of the hardiest feather palms suitable for UK gardens, particularly in milder regions. Its graceful,...
March 17, 2025

Red Hot and Climbing: Lonicera ‘Dropmore Scarlet’

Lonicera ‘Dropmore Scarlet’, commonly known as the Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle, is a beautiful and versatile climber that brings a splash of vibrant color to...
September 3, 2024

How To Grow Monarda

Monarda, commonly known as bee balm, is a vibrant, aromatic perennial belonging to the mint family. Known for its unique, shaggy blooms and ability...
July 2, 2024

How To Grow Kniphofia ‘Popsicle’

Kniphofia, commonly known as Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily, is a striking and vibrant perennial that adds a splash of color to any...
June 28, 2024

How to Grow Rodgersia podophylla ‘Crûg’s Colossus’:

Introduction Rodgersia podophylla 'Crûg's Colossus' is a spectacular perennial known for its bold, architectural foliage and creamy white flowers. Native to East Asia, this variety...
June 18, 2024

How to grow Shoo Fly Plant

Introduction The Shoo Fly Plant, common name Apple of Peru, known scientifically as Nicandra physalodes, is a striking addition to many tropical gardens in the...
June 13, 2024

How to grow Trachycarpus fortunei

Trachycarpus fortunei, commonly known as the Windmill Palm or Chusan Palm, is a versatile and resilient addition to gardens, especially those in the United...
June 11, 2024

How to Grow Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’

Filipendula rubra 'Venusta', commonly known as Queen of the Prairie, is a stunning perennial that adds a splash of vibrant color and an airy,...
May 19, 2024

How to grow Mukdenia rossii ‘Karasuba’

In the realm of gardening, few experiences rival the joy of nurturing a plant that thrives with vigor and grace. Among the plethora of...
May 13, 2024

How to grow Boehmeria biloba

Sandpaper Plant (Boehmeria biloba) is a remarkable addition to UK gardens, known for its unique texture and adaptability. With its delicate foliage resembling sandpaper,...
May 11, 2024

How to Grow Lonicera × brownii ‘Dropmore Scarlet’

In the world of gardening, few plants capture the imagination quite like the Lonicera × brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'. Its fiery blooms and vigorous growth...
April 23, 2024

How to grow Erythronium Pagoda

Erythronium Pagoda, commonly known as the Pagoda Dogtooth Violet or simply Dogtooth Violet, is a charming perennial plant native to North America and Asia....
March 20, 2024

How to grow Oakleaf Hydrangeas

To grow oakleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea quercifolia), you need to provide them with the right growing conditions and follow a few basic care guidelines. Here's...
July 11, 2023

How to grow Fritillaria meleagris

Sometimes called the Snake's Head Fritillary or the Checkered Lily, Fritillaria meleagris is quite common in the UK but is not a native plant....
April 22, 2023
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