Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum Lily)

A clump forming perrenial, evergreen in milder climates. It forms bright green arrow-shaped leaves and produces a succession of pure white flowers from spring through to late summer.

Forms large clumps when mature up-to 1m high with a similar spread.

It likes humus rich moist soil, in full sun.

Will tolerate slight frost. (If plant has been hit by the frost, it will show signs of new growth in the spring)

Arthropodium cirratum

A clump forming evergreen perennial from the lily family, with linear, lance-shaped grey/green leaves.It produces star-shaped white flowers in early summer.

It grows to an overall height of up-to 60cm with a similar spread.

It likes well - drained soil in partial shade.

Protect from  severe frost. Will tolerate coastal winds.

Ensete maurelii   'Red Banana'

This fast growing perennial adds an exotic touch to any garden.

This ornamental banana  has large red stained foliage.

Grows to a height of 2-3m, with a similar spread.

Plant in sheltered/partial sun.

Protect from frost.

Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset'

An evergreen dense shrub from the Protea family.

Forms claret red flowers in late summer, turning darker in Autumn.

Grows to a height of 2m with a similar spread. Can be well pruned to encourage new growth.

Plant in well drained soil in full sun.

Protect from severe winds. Hardy to -8C.

Echium Pininana

A large evergreen shrub that produces very tall flower spikes of little blue funnels.

Grows to a height of 3-5m.

Protect from hard frost.

Hardy to -5c.

Echium Fastuosum  'Bush Echium'

A large evergreen shrub, which produces blue/purple flower spikes in spring/summer.

Grows to a height of 2m with a similar spread.

Plant in well drained soil in full sun.

Hardy to -3c.

Banksia spinulosa  'hairpin banksia'

Part of the protea family, this compact shrub has narrow long leaves that have short teeth that are more pronounced towards the tip. It bears large cylindrical flower cones over autumn and winter which vary in colour from soft-gold through to orange-red which are very attractive to birds. It will tollerate hard pruning, which makes it easily controlled in a garden situation and suitable for large tubs and planters.

Grows up to 1m (3ft) with a 2m (6ft) spread.

Likes well drained soil in a sunny position.

Hardy.

Banksia Grandis

An evergreen shrub that forms cylindrical, yellow/green flower heads in summer.

Grows to a hieght of 4m, with a 3m spread.

Plant in well drained, gritty soil in ful sun.

Hardy to -5c.

 Dicksonia Antartica ' Tree Fern '

A tree fern that produces large fronds and a fibre coated trunk.

It grows to a height of around 3m with a similar spread when fully mature.

Likes shadey areas protected from harsh winds.

Protect the crown from frost in the winter.

Geranium maderense

A robust, evergreen perennial, usually short lived or behaving as a biennial. It has short erect stems bearing rosettes of lobed, deeply toothed, bright green leaves on brownish stalks. It produces a large show of magenta flowers from late winter or early spring.

Grows up to 1.5m high with a similar spread.

Likes well drained soil in a sunny position.

Will tollerate slight frost.

Gunnera manicata  'giant rhubarb'

This 'garden spetacular' is and ideal plant for a large waterside garden feature or to fill a wild wet area of a large garden. It forms large, rounded, jagged, deeply cut, parasol-like leaves. It forms up-right cones of flowers in early summer.

Grows up to 3m (10ft) high with a 3.5m (11ft) spread.

Likes rish moist soil in sun or partial shade.

Hardy to approx -5 c.

Musa Basjoo  'Japanese Hardy Banana'

This tropical perennial adds a touch of the exotic to any garden, giving large evergreen leaves that become papery with age, pale yellow/cream flowers are produced in summer followed by inedible green fruit.

Grows to a height of 5m with a 3m spread.

It works best in sheltered, sunny spots (protected from strong winds).

Protect in winter (except in mildest climates)

Olea europaea   'Olive'

 Native to the Mediterranean region, the olive  makes an ideal plant for tubs and planters for patios and conservatories. More mature plants can be planted in sheltered sunny gardens.

Grows slowly in pots to make small compact tree approx 1m high.

Likes sunny, well drained soil, do not over water in winter

Protect young plants from frost.

Watsonia 'Tresco hybrid'

These cormous perenials form clumps of long, erect, sword-shaped leaves  which form showy spikes of branched tubular orange/red flowers in mid to late summer.

Grows up to 1m high with a spread of up to 30cm.

Grows in light, well-drained soil that doesn't dry out in summer.

Where frost is likely, protect with a dry winter mulch.