Begonia Maculata (Polka Dot Begonia)

Native to Brazil this very popular and strikingly unusual decorative plant makes a real statement and is hard to miss. The Polka Dot Begonia is decorated with green silver spots…

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Ceropegia Woodii (String Of Hearts)

With delicate, heart shaped leaves, the String of Hearts plant makes a fun gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or a wedding anniversary. Along with the Latin name, Ceropegia Woodii,…

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Adiantum Raddianum Fragrans (Maidenhair Fern)

Position: bright, indirect lightSoil: good potting compostRate of growth: averageHardiness: tender (indoors only)Current height: approximately 30cm (+ or - 10% including the pot) The black-stalked, triangular fronds of this elegant…

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Spathiphyllum – Peace Lily

The distinctive white flowers of the Peace Lily are often seen in flower arrangements, smart offices and domestic homes. There are various theories about how the plant got its popular…

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Cineraria ‘Silver Dust’ – silver leaf

This is a beautiful foliage plant with upright, almost fern-like, finely divided silver-grey leaves. A versatile mini shrub that’s great for edging borders or as contrasting filler in pots, window…

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Sempervivum

Position: full sun Soil: poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil with added grit Hardiness: fully hardyThese decorative evergreen groundcovering plants can be used to great effect in troughs, alpine beds,…

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Salvia nemorosa Sensation White

A mounded perennial sage with greyish green, almost felted leaves and, throughout summer and autumn, spikes packed with small white flowers.     This is a great plant for pollinators,…

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