Sempervivum - Houseleek - LiveforeverPlants in 9 cm PotsThese popular succulents are originally from an area from Morocco to Iran. More comonly known as houseleeks, or less commonly known as liveforever, they are drought resistant, they keep their leaves year round, and make a great addition to gardens, and are among the most frost resistant of all succulents.They require only moderate watering in summer and may require some protection from extreme sun, and enjoy a well drained soil.Fully hardy down to -15°C...

£14.99

Sarracenia Purpurea v PurpureaCarnivorous Pitcher PlantThis fantastic Sarracenia variety is Native to the south east of America, being most abundant in Florida and Southern GeorgiaOur plants are seed grown, and 5 years old. Limited quantity!The Pitchers are arranged in a rosette, and grow at an angle outwards from the center of the plant. The tops of these plants are open unlike other Sarracenias and often fill with rainwater, for some reason woodlice seem to be particularly attracted to mine to the point where the pitchers are so full they can crawl out!In strong light the pitchers turn a maroon red colour. Use only rainwater, tap water in emergencies only!Fully hardy to -15°C..

£7.50

Ensete Ventricosum - Ethiopian or Abyssinian Banana10 SeedsEnsete ventricosum, the Ethiopian or Abyssinian banana, is a native to Eastern Africa from Ethiopia to Mozambique, typically found in mountainous rainforests.  It has a stem of overlapping leaf bases and large leaf blades up to 5 meters long, and 1 meter wide, with a pink/red midrib.Flowering only once at the end of its life, it produces pendant masses of pink bracts, with flavourless and pretty much inedible fruits, the roots are used as a foodstuff.Growing to a height of around 6 meters in height and a spread of around 4 meters.Frost tender, minimum temperature should be around 5°C.Will need winter protection in cooler areas, preferably under glass...

£2.50

Echinocactus Platyacanthus - Giant Barrel Cactus  20 SeedsAlso known as the giant barrel cactus, Echinocactus Platycanthus is native to the Chihuahua Desert in Mexico, and the largest of the barrel cacti. The pith of the cactus is used to make sweets known as biznaga.A slow-growing and long lived cacti, mature specimens are deeply ribbed and lined with brown-black spines. They can reach up to 2.5m tall and 1.5m wide, and older specimens tend to have white wool on their heads where the flowers emerge. Flowers are about 2cm in height and 6-8cm long, and a vivid yellow, appearing from the end of spring to summer on older cacti that receive enough full sun.Frost tender, minimum temperature of around 5°C, but can tolerate up to -4°C for short periods. Cold hardiness increases with improved drainage, so keeping dry during winter is a must...

£1.50

Fatsia Japonica - Japanese Aralia50 SeedsNative to southern Japan, it is an evergreen shrub growing to 3-6 m tall, with stout, sparsely branched stems. The leaves are spirally-arranged, 20-50 cm in width and on a petiole up to 50 cm long, with 7-9 broad lobes, the lobes are edged with coarse, blunt teeth.The flowers are small, white, borne in dense terminal compound umbels in late autumn or early winter, followed by small black fruit.Fully hardy to -15°C...

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Fockea Edulis5 SeedsThis Species of caudex forming succulent is native to the open grassland areas of southern Africa.The plants thick water storing stem can grow to around 30cm in diameter, with twisted roots and climbing stem, during the summer it produces tiny white light scented flowers about 1cm across.Minimum temperature around 10°C...

£2.75

Faucaria Tuberculosa -  Pebbled Tigers Jaw15 SeedsFaucaria is a group of South African Mesembryanthemums, growing in clumps, with rosetted fleshy leaves. Faucaria Tuberculosa, also known as Pebbled Tigers Jaw produce  triangular leaves with small warty protusions and toothed margins. In autumn, they bloom with bright yellow flowers, but they will like at least 3 hours of direct sunlight per day in summer.Likes plenty of heat, and moderate watering in summer growth  and kept dry in winter.Forms clumps of up to 15 cm in diameter.Frost tender, keep above 15°C..

£1.50

Aloe Vera - Medicinal Succulent10 SeedsAloe Vera is a clump forming succulent, with its origins unknown, but is widespread throughout the tropics.It produces rosettes of fleshy green leaves up to 45 cm long, with slightly toothed margins.A well known plant for its medicinal value, its sap can be used to treat minor burns and skin irritations.It is also used as a tonic drink and many other uses too.Minimum temperatures around 10°C..

£1.75

Aloe PlicatilisFan Aloe Succulent5 SeedsThis very unusual Aloe from the Western Cape of South Africa, can grow up to 4m high.It forms a woody stem, which branches with age, after about 5 years or so, with grey green long fleshy leaves arranged in a fan formation.It produces spikes of red flowers from each of the fans, making this a very showy species when in flower!Contrary to most succulent and cacti plants, Aloe Plicatilis prefers a winter watering and summer dryer season.Easy to grow.Minimum temperature around 10°C..

£2.50

Myrtillocactus Geometrizans - Blue Candle or Bilberry Cactus15 SeedsMyrtillocactus Geometrizans commonly known as the Blue Candle Cactus or the Bilberry Cactus  is native to central and northern Mexico and is well known for producing blue berries which are a popular snack in Mexico.A fast growing cactus, it can reach up to 4.5m tall in the wild, with multiple branching columns that develop into a tree-like structure. Stems can grow to 10cm thick, with the main stem’s crown reaching 5m in width. Spines grow roughly 2.5cm apart from one another which reach up to 12mm long.Flowers are a greenish white, roughly 4cm long, and only bloom once the cactus has reached approximately 60cm tall. The fruits are a dark red, up to 20mm long, edible, and very sweet.Very frost tender, they should not be kept below 10°C even at night. Prefers a well-draining soil and regular watering during summer, with extreme water restriction during winter...

£1.25

Carnegia Gigantea - Giant Saguaro Cactus 10  SeedsThis is the giant cactus we all know as the big stereotypical one in the westerns!A native to Mexico, in ideal conditions will grow up to 12m tall or more.But as this takes up to 150 years or more, and as a slow grower wont take over your space too much!Keep dry and above 10°C in winter...

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Lithops Karasmontana 'Red Top'15 SeedsA clump-forming succulent, this lithops is native to Namibia and South Africa. Known as the Karas Mountains living stone, it takes its name from the Great Karas Mountains of Namibia.It grows to a maximum height of 4cm above ground and clumps tend to have 2-6 heads. Flowers are large, up to 4.5cm in diameter, and bloom in late summer - autumn.Grows in annual cycles. Keep dry in winter; minimum temperature of around 5C...

£1.75

Lithops Bromfieldii - Living Stones15 SeedsLithops Bromfieldii is a native to South Africa. It grows in rocky environments, with green leaves and reddish-brown markings which mimic the pebbles in the area which it grows.Mature specimens flower in late Summer to mid Autumn.Will grow approx 3cm tall with indefinite growth laterally.Keep dry in summer, and minimum temperature of around 5°C...

£1.75

Lithops Fulviceps - Living Stones15 SeedsLithops Fulviceps is a native to South Africa. It grows in rocky environments, with red leaves and notable spotted markings which mimic the pebbles in the area which it grows.Mature specimens flower in late Summer to mid Autumn.Will grow approx 3cm tall with indefinite growth laterally.Keep dry in summer, and minimum temperature of around 5°C...

£1.95

Aichryson Bethencourtianum - Canary Island Succulent25 SeedsNote - Seeds very smallNative to the Canary Islands, these subtropical plants are related to Sempervivum and Aeoniums, as evident by their similarly shaped flowers.They grow in the wild as understory perennial plants and as such prefer to grow in shaded, moist areas. Aichryson can reach up to 20cm tall with an indeterminate spread, with hairy leaves that can grow to 2cm long. Flowers are star shaped and yellow, growing either singularly or in clusters.Preferring cool, shaded areas, they enjoy moist soil until winter, when they need to be kept dry and free from frost.Minimum temperature of 0°C...

£1.50

Trichocaulon Annulatum - Stapelia Asclepiad5 SeedsAn unusual and sought after succulent from South Africa. Resembling a cactus, it forms fat fleshy branching leaves, covered with many soft 'spines'.When mature it will produce many deep red star shaped flowers along each branch.Can grow up to 50 to 8 cm in height.Likes full sun and warmth, and a well drained soil.Minimum temperature 10°C...

£2.50

Clematis Lasiantha - Pipestem Clematis50 SeedsNative to southern North America, Clematis Lasiantha is also known as the pipestem clematis or Chaparral Clematis, and is a beautiful climbing vine with butterfly-friendly flowers.Reaching up to 4.5m tall with enough support, with tri-lobed leaves up to 5cm in length, and ivory star-shaped flowers around 4cm in length that bloom from March to late summer.In the wild, it climbs on top of surrounding plants for support, but does not twine around other plants, meaning it will not choke out neighbouring plants. Its vines are delicate, so support trellises must be thin enough to support them (such as wire or twine).Prefers well-draining but moist soil. Its roots must be kept in full or partial shade, but growth will be impaired if its top does not receive full sun. Keep its base well protected.Popular with bees and butterflies!Fully hardy down to -20°C...

£1.50

Drosera AdmirabilisSouth Africa Sundew Carnivorous Plant20 SeedsDrosera Admirabilis, known as the ‘floating sundew’ because of the way mature rosettes stack on one another, is a carnivorous sundew to South Africa. Found in damp, peaty areas in the wild, they prefer to be kept moist year round.Similar to Drosera Aliciae, leaves are spoon-shaped, reaching up to 25mm long and 7mm wide, and covered in red tentacles. With more light, the hairs will appear darker, giving the leaves a bright red appearance.Light pink flowers are produced  from May to September and sit atop a long stalk, with petals about 1cm in diameter.As more rosettes grow, they will form atop older leaves, eventually giving the appearance that each new rosette is ‘floating’ or hovering above the others.Prefers consistent temperatures between 20 and 25°C and to be kept moist throughout the year. Can cope with temperatures down to -5°C but will die back, and has no dormancy period. Keep indoors over winter...

£1.75

Drosera Aliciae - Sundew Carnivorous Plant20 SeedsProbably the most popular of the sundew species in cultivation, originaly from the cape province area of South Africa.The rosettes grow to around 7 or 8 cm across. and form into a mound of numerous wedge shaped leaves with red tentacles. The leaves can curl quite dramatically around larger insects.Pink flowers appear on long stalks in summer months. Offset plants can appear from the roots of this plant, often forming into clumps of plants.Will die back in colder weather but can survive light frosts and return to growth in warmer weather...

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Drosera Anglica - Sundew Carnivorous Plant15 SeedsKnown as the English or Great sundew, Drosera Anglica is a temperate species, and as such should be given a colder winter period so is ideal for growing outside. One of the most widely distributed sundews in the world, mainly in the northern hemisphere, although it does occur as far south as Japan.Drosera Anglica flowers in the summer,  6–18 cm long stems with several white flowers to around 20 cm in diameter, which open individually. Its paddle shaped leaves are often held erect to around 10cm in length.As with all carnivorous plants rainwater only should be used...

£1.50

Drosera Binata Dichotoma 'Small Red Form'20 SeedsThis Australian species of sundew is a small growing form, with leaves on mature plants growing to around 30 cm across, turning a deep red colour in strong sunlight.The main difference in this plant from other D.Binata forms is that mature plants will go dormant in late summer after flowering, returning to growth the following year...

£1.50

Drosera Intermedia - Sundew20 SeedsA lovely sundew with upright spoon shaped leaves on narrow petioles, around 5 to 8 cm high and has white flowers.This is the temperate form and therefore requires a dormancy period, and so dies down to 'hibernacula' - a small dormant bud in the centre of the plant - in the winter months.Hardy to -10°CAs with all carnivorous plants, grow in sphagnum moss peat and use only rainwater...

£1.75

Drosera Nidiformis - Sundew Carnivorous20 SeedsDrosera Nidiformis is a perennial tropical African sundew. Leaves are around 1 to 2 cm in length on long petioles up to 4 or 5 cm. In strong sunlight the leaves take on a reddish tinge.Not fond of cold temperatures, and will not enter a dormant phase, so will happily grow year round. Keep above 5°C.As with all carnivorous plants, grow in sphagnum moss peat and use only rainwater...

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Drosera Spatulata  - Sundew20 SeedsDrosera Spatulata is an easy to grow sundew with a wide native range. It has spoon shaped leaves at the end of the leaf petioles and bright red tentacles.Hardy to around -5°CCan grow to around 5cm or more in diameter.As with all carnivorous plants, grow in sphagnum moss peat and use only rainwater...

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Drosera VenustaSouth Africa Sundew Carnivorous Plant20 Seeds This rosetted sub-tropical species is from South Africa and grows to around 5-8cm in diameter. Its long oval shaped leaves are green with bright red tentacles, and produces pink flowers in summer.Light pink flowers are produced  from May to September and sit atop a long stalk, with petals about 1 cm in diameter.Prefers consistent temperatures between 20 and 25°C and to be kept moist throughout the year. Can cope with temperatures down to -5°C but will die back, and has no dormancy period. Keep indoors over winter...

£1.75