Dioscorea Elephantipes - Elephants Foot Yam (Testudinaria Elephantipes)8 SeedsDioscorea Elephantipes, is a vine like plant native to Africa with large dark green heart shaped leaves.The climbing vine can reach around 2 meters and it produces a spherical caudex above ground marked with deep fissures resembling the shell of a tortoise!The caudex can reach diameters of up to 1 meter, though this will take many years.Minimum recommended temperature 10°C...

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Massonia Depressa - Hedgehog Lily10 SeedsA bulb forming plant native to South Africa, it forms a pair of leaves up to 20cm long and 15 wide, with a 'shaving brush' white flower in the middle.The plant grows flat to the ground and has a sticky sweet nectar that is easy for rodents to drink, as these are its pollinators!A very unusual bulb forming plant.Minimum recommended temperature 10°C...

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Massonia Echinata - Prickly Massonia10 SeedsA native of the northwest Cape of South Africa, Massonia Echinata is a winter grower, and like other members of the species, grows a pair of broad leaves that lie flat on the ground, reaching up to around 25cm long. Leaves are hairy or slightly prickly to the touch. Leaves are oblong to elliptic in shape.The flowers grow from the center of the pair of leaves, tubular in shape with long anthers, white and purple in colour and highly scented. Blooms appear during the winter monthsFrost tender and should be kept above 5°C...

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Syncarpha Vestita - Cape Snow10 SeedsSyncarpha vestita, is a stunning and sought after plant, commonly known as Cape snow or Cape everlasting, it is a native to the eastern and western cape in South Africa and is a sturdy, erect and many branched shrub of up to 1 m in height.A disc of tiny purple flowers, surrounded with many pure white pointed bracts, to a total diameter of around 4 to 5 cm,Grows to a height and spread of around 1 meter.Reportedly hardy down to -5°C, though it is recommended to keep above freezing...

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Leucospermum Cordifolium ' Yellow 'Pincushion Protea6 SeedsLeucospermum Cordifolium is an evergreen shrub native to Southern Africa.The leaves are spirally arranged, tough and leathery, up to 12 cm long and 3 cm wide, with a serrated margin at the tips.The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences, this variety produces bright orange ones!It is closely related in evolution and appearance to the Australian genus Banksia. Relatively short lived in the garden, on average lasting about eight years.Grows to around to 0.5-5 m tall.Plant in well-drained, acidic soil, along with full sun to ensure a plenty of blooms. It is drought tolerant and cold Tolerant to about -3°C...

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Stapelia GrandifloraCarrion Flower Plant5 SeedsClump-forming succulent with velvety, upright stems. Wrinkled, maroon flowers with purple and yellow marks are produced in summer.Grow in greenhouse where not hardy. In warm, dry climates grow in raised beds or desert garden.The large flowers, which are up to 30cm across appear in summer.Young plants need extra phosphorus to encourage good root development.Minimum temperature around 5°C..

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Euphorbia Clava Seeds - African Succulent5 SeedsEuphorbia Clava is a South African, cylindrical succulent growing to around a meter tall. A rather shaggy appearance is given from its persisting flower stalks, along the upper reaches of the plant. When grown in strong light, the plant can take on a reddish appearance.Minimum temperatures around 10°C..

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Protea CynaroidesKing Protea South Africa's National Flower!6 SeedsThe King Protea from South Africa is famed throughout the world for its spectacular flowers which have been known the grow up to 30cm across.Well grown plants can have many flowers at a time!Can grow to a height of around 2 meters in ideal conditions.Hardy down to around -3°C...

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Protea MagnificaWooly Beard or Queen Protea6 SeedsThis Protea from South Africa is an erect spreading shrub with grey green 10 cm leaves with red tipped margins, and bright flowers which grow up to 15cm across. Well grown plants can have many flowers at a time!Can grow to a height and spread of around 1.5 to 2.5 meters and in ideal conditions.Tolerates temperatures down to around -3°C...

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Protea Longifolia - Long Leafed Sugarbush6 SeedsAn unusual South Africa Protea, smaller than many Proteas, will grow to around 1.5 m in height and spread. Its unusualflowers appear from May to September around 10cm long and are purple black at the tips to white.A fast growing variety, with long leaves, to around 10 to 20 cm long.Grows to a height of around 1.5 meters in ideal conditions.Semi hardy, can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C...

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Strelitzia Nicolai - White Bird of Paradise Flower10 SeedsThe extraordinary looking flowers of the well known 'Bird Of Paradise'  plant look like long bird beaks with orange wings attached to them!  However, S.Nicolai has white flowers instead of orange.The grey green paddle shaped leaves grow to around 1.50 m in  length with 2 meter leaf stalks. Will form clumps over time. Plenty of space is needed for growth as these  will reach a height of around 10 m.A native of South Africa, this plant can tolerate cool temperatures  but should be protected from frost and freezing conditions.Minimum recomended temperature 10°C...

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Strelitzia Reginae - Bird of Paradise Flower10 SeedsThe extraordinary looking flowers of the well known 'Bird Of Paradise'  plant look like long bird beaks with orange wings attached to them! The grey green paddle shaped leaves grow to around 1.50 m in  length with 2 meter leaf stalks. Will form clumps over time. Plenty of space is needed for growth as these  will reach a height of around 3 m. A native of South Africa, this plant can tolerate cool temperatures  but should be protected from frost and freezing conditions.Minimum recomended temperature 10°C...

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Trachycarpus Fortunei - Chusan Palm20 SeedsIts origin unknown due to its widespread cultivation, and hardiness, Trachycarpus Fortunei forms a single stemmed trunk with an evergreen head of dark green fan shaped highly lobed leaves to around 75 cm in length.Small yellow flowers are formed in maturity on hanging panicles up to 60 cm long. Male and Female plants must be grown to produce fruits.Will grow to around 20 meters tall with a spread of 2,5 meters.Fully hardy to -15C and under...

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Hyophorbe Lagenicaulis - Bottle Palm5 SeedsHyophorbe Lagenicaulis is a dwarf palm native to Mauritius and the surrounding islands.A slow growing species, it has an impressive swollen, bottle shaped trunk in younger specimens, but in older palms this becomes less pronounced as it elongates and flattens.On top of the trunk is a crown of 4 to 8 leaves, up to 3 meters in length with many, 60 cm leaflets. White or cream coloured flowers appear on mature palms followed by green 3 cm fruits ripening to black.Grows to a maximum height of around 3 to 4 meters.Very cold sensitive, keep above 5°C, lower will causeleaf damage and can be killed at 0 °C..

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Glory Lily - Gloriosa Superba Tropical climber10 SeedsThese tropical plants native to southern Africa can grow up to 2m tall and has glossy oval shaped bright green leaves which often grow tendrils for climbing from the tips.The vines will die back to form multiple tubers underground which help the plant to spread.Large yellow and red flowers with wavy, swept-back petals appear in summer months.Likes full sun.Grows to a climbing height of around 2 meters.Note : all parts of this plant are poisonous. Sap may cause skin irritations.Minimum temperature around 5°C...

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Cyperus Alternifolius - Umbrella Papyrus200 SeedsNative to West Africa and Madagascar, this grass-like perennial can reach up to 1m tall. Stems are upright, dark green, with a tufted head of bracts, looking similar to umbrella spokes. In the autumn the 'umbrellas' bear tiny brown flowers.In the wild this Cyperus grows in ponds and other wet areas - this is one of the few plants that won't suffer from overwatering! Pots can be kept standing in water or grown as an aquatic plant.Keep above 5°C at all times...

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Alberta Magna Seeds -  Natal Flame Bush10 SeedsThe Natal Flame Bush, is an evergreen small tree originating from southern Africa, growing to around 10 m in height. Its glossy dark green leaves are around 8 - 15 cm in length.Most spectacular when in flower, bright red flowers to 3 cm in length are borne in panicles in late summer.Minimum temperature should be around 10°C. Considered difficult to keep in cultivation...

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Agave AngustifoliaVariegated Caribbean Agave10 Seeds Agave Angustifolia  although commonly known as the carribean Agave, is native to Costa Rica and Mexico.Light green leaves form the rosettes which are narrow and lance shaped, and a marginal band of white each up to 60 cm long.It grows in rosettes up to 60 to 1.2 m in diameter and around 60 to 90 cm tall.A minimum winter temperature of 10°C is recommended. Not so drought tolerant than other Agave species...

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Agave Victoria v Reginae  ssp Victoria Reginae10 SeedsThis species of Agave, native to Mexico, is most striking with its compact and spherical ball of thick fleshy leaves, often varigated with geometric white streaks. Each leaf tip contains a short and sharp thorn! Generally much smaller than other Agaves, Victoria Reginae grows to around 50cm in diameter when mature.Large flower spikes appear on mature plants.The plants should be kept almost dry during the winter months. Only water them to prevent the roots from completely drying out.Cold tolerant for a succulent, can withstand temperatures down to -5°C if kept dry...

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Agave Ovatifolia - Whale’s Tongue Agave10 SeedsAlso known as the Whale’s Tongue Agave, this perennial succulent is native to northeastern Mexico and found on isolated mountain tops, and so named for its wide, tongue-like leaves.Can reach a height and width of up to 1.2m.Leaves can reach up to 55cm long and 28cm wide, are silvery blue, and have jagged teeth along their sides. Each life ends with a long dark grey spine up to 2.5cm long, and sharp!Use caution when handling this plant.Flowers are a pale yellow-green, reaching up to 4.5m tall with several side branches. This agave will only flower once before dying, after many years.Enjoys a well drained soil and kept watered frequently; will remain small if not watered well. Prefers full sun.Drought tolerant, and hardy down to -15°C if kept dry...

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Agave Horrida ssp Horrida10 SeedsThis species of Agave, Native to Mexico, has a single rosette of thick fleshy leaves, with serrated leaf margins. Each leaf tip contains a short and sharp thorn!Will grow to around 60 cm in diameter. Large flower spikes appear on mature plants. (don't hold your breath though, this may take many years!)The plants should be kept almost dry during the winter months, only water them to prevent the roots from completely drying out, once a month should be fine...

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Agave Americana ssp Americana - Century Plant10 SeedsAgave Americana ssp Americana is a native to Mexico and the southern states of the USA including Arizona, Texas and New Mexico, although widely cultivated and naturalised in many areas from the Meditteranean to Australia.Although given the common name of the Century plant, it has a lifespan of around 15 to 30 years, flowering only once in its lifetime before the plant dies, but will produce suckering off-shoots for continued growth.It is a large growing succulent plant with thick fleshy grey green leaves, each to a length of up to 1.5 meters, with prickly margins and a sharp spine at the tip. The inflorescence is a tall spike, growing up to 8 or 9 meters with many yellow flowers.Can grow to an impressive size with a spread of around 3 meters in ideal conditions.Fairly cold hardy can cope with temperatures down to -8°C, but MUST be given good drainage. Agaves generally like it dryer in their winter period...

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Aloe Ramosissima - Succulent - Maidens Quiver Tree10 SeedsAloe Ramosissima, a large tree Aloe, is native to Namibia and Southern Africa known locally as Kokerboom, or Quiver Tree.Although still a succulent, it takes on a more tree like form, with trunk, branches and more typical fleshy leaves.Considered a variant of Aloe Dichotoma, the only difference between the 2 species is that A Ramosissima will form branches at ground level.Very drought tolerant when older, and a winter grower.Growing up to 2 meters tall, with an impressive crown of leaves makes this a most spectacular plant to grow. Fairly slow growing, it may take many years to get to this size. Still, an impressive succulent for your collection!Frost tender, keep above 10°C..

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Cercis Siliquastrum - Judas tree25 SeedsCercis Siliquastrum is a small deciduous tree from Southern Europe and Western Asia which is noted for its prolific display of deep pink flowers in spring.Deep pink flowers are produced on year-old or older growth, including the trunk in late spring. The leaves appear shortly after the first flowers emerge. These are heart-shaped with a blunt apex, which occasionally has a shallow notch at the tip, followed with long flat vertically hanging pods. The flowers are edible and purportedly have a sweet-acid taste.Grows up to 12 m in height and a spread of around 10 m.Fully hardy to -15°C...

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Hymenosporum Flavum - 10 Seeds - Frangipani Tree10 SeedsNative in Australia, particularly Queensland and New South Wales, this semi-deciduous tree can reach up to 25m tall with a trunk diameter of around 45cm. Bark is grey, somewhat rough, with leaves growing toward the end of branches in clusters. Leaves are obovate, glossy and mid-green in colour, up to 15cm long.The highly scented flowers can reach up to 4cm in diameter, initially all white, with female flowers turning yellow over a period of a few days. Blooms appear in early spring.Frost tender, keep above 0°C at all times...

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Cyrtostachys Renda - Red Sealing Wax Palm or Lipstick Palm10 Fresh Seeds (Not dried)Cyrtostachys renda is a palm native to Malaysia, Borneo and Thailand. It is a slender palm, growing with multiple stems with a bright red crown and leaf sheath. The Palm gets its common name from this red sheath which is the same colour as letter sealing wax, used to seal letters many years ago.Because of this unusual colouration, it is a popular and highly sought after palm.This current batch of seeds are FRESH and stored refrigerated, and not dried. Dried seeds can take at least 9 months to germinate, fresh seeds should take 1 to 3 months for germination.Grows to a maximum height of around 16 meters.Minimum temperature around 5°C...

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Linnaea ( Kolkwitzia ) Amabilis  - 20 Seeds - Beauty Bush20 SeedsLinnaea Amabilis, previously botanically known as Kolkwitzia Amabilis is an arching, spreading shrub, with light brown flaky bark and graceful arching branches.The plant blooms in late spring, with light pink flowers, dark pink in the bud, grow in pairs, in showy numerous sprays along ripened wood. The Latin amabilis means lovely, ad its common name is the Beauty Bush. A beautiful plant to grow in your garden, and a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit plant!Can grow to a height and spread of up to 3 meters.Fully hardy to -15°C and well under...

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Aronia Melanocarpa - Black Chokeberry50 SeedsAronia Melanocarpa is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America, often found growing in swamp and low woodlands. This plant prefers a moist soil, but can be found growing in dryer soils.It had oval glossy green leaves, and produces clusters of 5 petaled white flowers, followed by clusters of black edible berries, each around 1 cm in diameter.The fruit should be fully ripe before being eaten and is best after a frost or two, with a good flavour but very astringent.Though it makes a good jelly when sugar is added and is also dried and used for making pemmican.Grows to a height and spread of around 2 meters.Fully hardy to -15°C and under...

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Hovenia Dulcis - 10 Seeds - Japanese Raisin Tree10 SeedsNative across Asia from the Himalayas to China, Japan and Thailand, this deciduous tree typically reaches up to 10m tall (though can grow taller) with heart-shaped leaves and small white-green flowers in the summer, not particularly significant. The fruits themselves are inedible, small and woody, but as they mature the stalks on which the fruits are borne swell up and become edible.The fruit stalks are sweet and fragrant, similar to raisins when dried and can be used similarly. Extracts of the seeds and leaves can also be used as a honey subsitute. Has also been used medicinally in traditional Asian contexts to treat a variety of issues ranging from fever, gastro issues, and liver diseases. Please contact a GP before using medicinally.Hardy to -15°C...

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Metrosideros Collina - Polynesian Ironwood Tree100 SeedsNative to French Polynesia and naturalised in Hawai'i, this large shrub or small tree can reach up to around 7m tall with attractive grey-green foliage. Left alone it will grow into a small upright tree, but with regular trimming can be maintained as a shrub. Leaves are evergreen, with new foliage coming in silvery and emerging from red buds.Flowers are highly scented and almost brush-like in appearance, orange-red with many branching stamens, with flowers lasting a long time.Highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds and butterflies!Frost tender, keep above 0°C at all times...

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Pachypodium Geayi - Madagascar succulent10 SeedsThis truly original succulent comes from the island of Madagascar off the East coast of Mozambique. Madagascar has evolved on its own for millions of years, even its dinosaur fossils are found nowhere else.This succulent is no exception, growing to a height of around 6 meters, it forms a stout trunk lined with many groups of 3 spines. The growing tip produces the lance shaped leaves which can grow to around 40 cm in length.Branching when older, Pacypodium Geayi produces clusters of creamy white, yellow throated flowers around, 10 cm across.  Very similar in appearance to P Lamerei, It is often confused with that more common plant, but distinguished by having thinner leaves accented with a prominent midrib of a different color than the rest of the leaf.A must have plant for the succulent collection.Likes full sun, a well drained soil, and left dry in the winter, when it will shed its leaves. Keep above 10°C...

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Pachypodium Rutenbergianum v Rutenbergianum5 SeedsThese truly original succulents comes from the island of Madagascar off the East coast of Mozambique. Madagascarhas evolved on its own for millions of years, even its dinosaur fossils are found nowhere else.The plant can reach 3 to 8 m high, and its trunk up to 60 cm in diameter at base. The plant has short branches and 1-cm long spines. Leaves are green and 10 to 15 cm long, 4 cm wide.One of the largest Pachypodiums, it grows from around 3 to 8 meters when mature, and its trunk 60 cm in diameter at base. Leaves are mid green and 10 to 15 cm long, 4 cm wide.Typical of the Genus, the trunk and short branches are covered with groups of 3 spines, although are smaller on this species compared to others. Flowers are pale yellow when mature.A must have plant for the succulent collection.Likes full sun, a well drained soil, and left dry in the winter, when it will shed its leaves. Keep above 10°C...

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Fatsia Japonica - Japanese Aralia30 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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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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Coffea Arabica 'Borbon' - Coffee Bean Plant10 SeedsGrow Your Own Coffee!'Coffea Arabica' coffee plant is originally native to the Arabian areas where it was the first cultivated coffee, and has been  grown there for over 1000 years, and worldwide in cultivation, and is an important cash crop in developing countries. Typically has less caffeine than other varieties and is said to produce the highest quality coffee beans.Given ideal conditions, these shrubs can reach over 10m in height. with dark green, glossy, leaves to around 10 cm long. Berries appear and turn from unripe green, to red and purple, and contain 2 seeds, which are dried and roasted to make coffee beans.Germination can be slow and difficult, CONSISTENT conditions must be maintained. Can tolerate low temperatures but be wary of frosts...

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Musa Itinerans var. Itinerans - Cold Hardy Yunnan Banana10 SeedsA smaller specimen, this banana can still reach heights of up to 5m tall and has a green-yellow slender trunk. Undersides of the leaves are a maroon/light purple, giving it an extra splash of colour.Bananas appear in heads of 14-16, up to 20cm long. Used as an ingredient in Thai cuisine, these beautiful blue bananas can also be eaten as-is.Requires well-drained soil and at least partial shade to be comfortable.Hardy down to -15C...

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Gardenia Volkensii - Transvaal Bushveldt10 SeedsNative across southern Africa, this small tree can reach up to 8m tall with many branches that arch so deeply they sometimes touch the ground. The bark is smooth and pale grey, with stems appearing knobbled and occasionally covered in blunt spines. Leaves are spoon-shaped, often growing in groups of three, up to 8cm long.The white flowers are sweet scented, trumpet-shaped, up to 10cm in diameter. Blossoms can be irregular, with flowers appearing from midsummer through to winter. Open at night, the flowers are pollinated in the wild by moths.Frost tender, keep above 0°C...

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Hamamelis Vernalis - Ozark Witchhazel10 SeedsCommonly known as Ozark Witchhazel, this species of witchhazel is native to central North America, particularly the Ozark Plateau.Reaching up to 4m in height and spread, this small tree has oval shaped leaves around 10cm long, shallowly toothed and clearly veined, slightly hairy on the underside.The flowers range from bright red to yellow in colour, with single flowers bearing 4-5 ribbon-like petals around 1cm long, growing in clusters. Blooms appear from midwinter onwards, and are very fragrant.Enjoys a well draining and moist soil, as well as full to part sun.Hardy down to -10°C...

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Phytolacca Americana - Pokeweed30 SeedsA curious North American perennial, Pokeweed is a slightly unpleasant smelling perennial, grown for its foliage and unusual looking hanging fruits.Its red stems and its green foliage, oval to lance shaped to around 30 cm, make it stand out. its flowers small are white to pink, followed by unusual dark fruits, which often hang down from the plant.PLEASE NOTEHighly toxic if ingested.Likes full sun to partial shade.Fully hardy to -15°C...

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Kigelia Africana - African Sausage Tree5 SeedsKigelia africana, is native to tropical Africa from Eritrea and Chad south to northern South Africa, and Namibia.The tree is evergreen where rainfall occurs throughout the year, but deciduous where there is a long dry season. The leaves are pinnate, to 30–50 cm long, and the bark is grey and smooth at first, peeling on older trees.The unusual flowers hang down from branches on long flexible stems and are bell-shaped, orange to reddish or purplish green, and about 10 cm wide. Their scent is most notable at night indicating that they are adapted to pollination by bats, which visit them for pollen and nectar. They also remain open by day however, and are freely visited by many insect pollinators, particularly large species such as carpenter bees. The fruit is a woody berry from 30–100 cm long and up to 18 cm broad; typically it weighs between 5 and 10 kg!! and hangs down on long, rope-like peduncles.The tree is widely grown as an ornamental tree in tropical regions for its decorative flowers and unusual fruit. Planting sites should be selected carefully, as the falling fruit can cause serious injury to people, and damage vehicles parked under the trees!Grows to around 20 meters tall.Minimum recommended temperature 5°C though can cope to just above freezing...

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Feijoa (Acca) Sellowiana - Pineapple Guava20 SeedsThe feijoa is native to extreme southern Brazil, northern Argentina, western Paraguay and Uruguay where it is common in the mountains.The feijoa is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach 4 - 5 meters high and 4 - 5 meters wide. Branches are swollen at the nodes and white-hairy when young. When planted close together, the shrubs make a nice hedge, screen, or windbreak.The evergreen, leathery leaves of the feijoa are  elliptical and range from 3 to 8 cm long, smooth soft green on top and silvery underneath.The 3 cm showy, flowers are produced singly or in a cluster, have long, bright red stamens topped with large grains of yellow pollen. Flowers appear late, from May through June.The flower petals are mildly sweet and edible and can make a refreshing addition to spring salads. Birds eating the petals pollinate the flower.Feijoas prefer cool winters and moderate summers (25°C to 30° C) and are generally adapted to areas where temperatures stay above -10°C.The flavor of the fruit is much better in cool than in warm regions...

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Canarina Canariensis - Canary Bellflower 10 SeedsNative to the Canary Islands, this creeping perennial can reach up to 3m tall with slender vines perfect for being tied to trellises or simply allowed to scramble across the ground. Leaves are triangular in shape, up to around 5cm long with somewhat jagged margins.In late winter to early spring beautiful bell-shaped flowers appear, up to 7cm long, red-orange with deep red veins. The fruits, yellow and ovate in shape, around 4cm long, are edible with a taste comparable to figs.Frost tender - keep above 0°C at all times...

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Brachychiton Rupestris - Narrow Leaved or Queensland Bottle Tree5 Seeds Brachychiton Rupestris is a native to Queensland, Australia and is commonly known as the Queensland Bottle Tree due to its swollen bottle shaped trunk which in some specimens has been measured at 3.5 meters in diameter.The Trunk is a dark grey bark, forming wrinkles and fissures when older, branching from the upper portion, it has long narrow leaves, 10 cm long and 2cm wide, dropping its leaves typically from September to December, and flowering from September to November in pannicles of male and female flowers on separate trees. Female flowers ripening to seed pods in April/May.Its unusual water storing trunk and drought tolerance, makes it a great addition to a succulent pachycaul collection!Can grow to a heigh of around 10 to 20 meters.Minimum temperature above freezing, consider frost tender, 5°C..

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Arbutus Unedo - Strawberry Tree25 SeedsArbutus Unedo is a native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe. It is a large evergreen shrub / tree of bushy habit, with rough brown bark and dark green glossy leaves each around 5 to 10 cm in length with a serrated margin. Flowers are small and urn-shaped, white, with strawberry-like red fruits appearing from the previous years flowers, 1–2 cm diameter, with a rough surface. They mature in about 12 months, in autumn, at the same time as the next flowering.The fruits are edible, sweet when reddish, and tastes similar to a fig.Grows to a height and spread of between 4 to 8 meters.Fully hardy to -15°C..

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Leonotis LeonurusLion's Tail or Lion's Ear20 SeedsAn attractive shrub native to South and southern Africa, this Leonotis is commonly known as the Lion's Tail or Lion's Ear, or the Wild Dagga. Reaching up to 2m tall, it is highly attractive to sunbirds and butterflies.Leaves are around 10cm long, hairy on the lower surface, narrow and toothed. They are aromatic when crushed, like other members of the mint family.The flowers are the real showstoppers, blooming on the end of the erect stems in bright orange inflorescences in tiered whorls that appear ball shaped. The flowers are rich in nectar and highly attractive to nectar-drinking birds and other insects. Infloresences appear during the summer season.Used in its natural habitat as a medicinal concotion to treat a wide range of illnesses, though it should be noted this plant contains toxic compounds and should not be used in a medicinal context.Enjoys full sun, and a well draining soil.Frost tender to around 0°C, it can be kept at around -5°C for short periods of time...

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Crithmum Maritimum - Rock Samphire / Sea Fennel25 SeedsFound on the coasts of the British Isles, the Mediterranean and North Africa, Crithmum is an edible plant that can be pickled or eaten raw, traditionally used as a common scurvy preventative.Requiring full sun to thrive, it grows as a small bush, traditionally on rock faces, with fleshy grey-green narrow leaflets. Stems reach up to around 40cm long, with the leaflets only around 3-4cm long, needle-like in shape. Umbels of green-yellow flowers appear from late spring through to the early autumn months. Can be grown as a trailing or hanging plant.Fully hardy to -15°C...

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Sequoia Sempervirens - Coast or California Redwood20 SeedsSequoia Sempervirens is a native to coastal california, evergreen, incredibly long-lived tree living 1,200–1,800 years or more. This species includes the tallest living trees on Earth, reaching up to 115.5 meters in height and a trunk of up to 8 meters in diameter. These trees are among the oldest living things on Earth.The coast redwood has a conical crown, with horizontal to slightly drooping branches.The bark is up to 30 cm thick, soft and fibrous, with a bright red-brown color when freshly exposed. The leaves are spirally arranged, 15–25 mm long and flat on young trees and shaded shoots in the lower crown of old trees.The name Sequoia sometimes refers to the subfamily Sequoioideae, which includes Sequoiadendron Giganteum and Metasequoia (dawn redwood).Minimum recommended temperature around -10C. Tree may lose leaves in lower temperatures, but does not affect the tree itself...

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Hibiscus SabdariffaRoselle / Rosella30 SeedsAlso known as Roselle, this species of Hibiscus is native to West Africa and used often as a drink around the world. They are also cultivated for the fibre of the stems, which can be used in making burlap.Reaching up to 4.5m tall with lance-shaped leaves approximately 2cm long each. Flowers are about 10cm in diameter, white and with a dark red spot at the base of each petal. Oval shaped, dark brown fruits follow the flowers, and can be added to fruit salads, or cooked into jams and other sauces.Highly popular as a drink in the Caribbean, Mexico and Africa, the leaves of this Hibiscus can also be used in salads or cooked into curries as seasoning.Infusions of the leaves are considered diurectic and have been used in India, Africa and Mexico as native medicines for treating coughs, sores and other stomach ailments.Please contact a GP before using in a medicinal context.Prefers a well-draining soil and to be kept moist, in bright light. Cannot thrive in the shade.Frost tender...

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Birdhouse Bottle Gourd / SquashLagenaria Siceraria10 SeedsThis unusual shaped squash is an ornamental species,which given its name can be used quite successfully as a birdhouse!Gourds grow to a length of around 20 cm with a distinct constriction around halfway up...

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Goeppertia (Calathea) Ornata - Pinstripe Plant10 SeedsA native to South America's tropical rainforests, this perennial is grown around the world as a houseplant. Reaches up to 90cm tall. Leaves can reach up to 25cm long, wide but pointed at the end, dark green and glossy with attractive cream to pink coloured 'stripes'. The underside of the leaves are a deep purple.Extremely frost tender. Keep above 15°C at all times...

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Echinocactus Platyacanthus - Giant Barrel Cactus  15 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...

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 Nandina Domestica - Heavenly Bamboo20 Seeds Nandina Domestica is a  native to eastern Asia from the Himalayas to Japan.Despite the common name, it is not a bamboo but an erect evergreen shrub with numerous, usually unbranched stems growing from ground level, with glossy leaves.The young leaves in spring are brightly coloured pink to red before turning green, old leaves turn red or purple again before falling.The flowers are white, borne in early summer in conical clusters held well above the foliage.All parts of the plant are poisonous, though generally considered non-toxic to humans, however, the berries are considered toxic to cats and grazing animals.Grows to a height of up to 2 m  with a spread of 1.5 m.Fully hardy to -15°C and under...

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Diospyros LotusChinese Date Plum Tree10 seedsDiospyros lotus, a native to southern Asia, particularly from China, grows up to 30 m tall in ideal conditions, but will generally be smaller when grown in cultivation.Flowers are small and yellow-green, and are dioecious, and has long glossy dark green oval/lance shaped leaves.The date plum is a close relative to the persimon (Also known as a Sharon Fruit) but produces smaller fruit - around 2cm in diameter, which are yellow yellow and turns purple-brown when fully ripe. Like the persimon, the date plum looses its astringency when fully ripe and has a rich tasty flavour!..

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Phormium Tenax Purpureum - New Zealand Flax25 SeedsA clump forming perennial native to New Zealand with lance shaped leaves up to 3m long when mature. The cultivar 'Purpureum' grows with marroon red leaves. Phormiums make a fantastic architectural plant!Produces panicles of dull red flowers to around 4 meters in height in the summer months.Makes an amazing architectural plant.Hardy to -10°C...

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Phormium Tenax Variegatum - New Zealand Flax25 SeedsA clump forming perennial native to New Zealand with lance shaped leaves up to 3m long when mature. The cultivar 'varigata' grows with creamy yellow leaf margins and darker green centers.Produces panicles of dull red flowers to around 4 meters in height in the summer months.Makes an amazing architectural plant.Hardy to -10°C..

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