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AsphodelaceaeDune Aloe: complete guide
Aloe thraskii
Discover Aloe thraskii - a rare, durable coastal plant with striking yellow blooms. Read our full guide on growing, care, and where to find it in the UK and beyond.
CactaceaeSand-dollar cactus (Astrophytum asterias): complete guide
Astrophytum asterias
Discover the sand-dollar cactus, a stunning globular cactus with star pattern. Care, cultivation and tips for this special succulent in pot and greenhouse.
ApiaceaeYareta (Azorella compacta): complete guide
Azorella compacta
Discover yareta, an exceptional alpine plant from the Andes with rock-like growth. Cultivation, care and fascinating use of this characterful mountain plant.
FabaceaeCassia javanica: complete guide
Cassia javanica
The Apple-Blossom Shower Tree: comprehensive care guide. Discover the magenta and pink blooms and how to cultivate this tropical tree optimally. Perfect for warm gardens.
FabaceaeCladrastis kentukea: complete guide
Cladrastis kentukea
Master Kentucky yellowwood, an American tree with yellow fall colors and fragrant flowers. Complete care guide for gardens and parks.
PolypodiaceaeGuanche woodfern: complete guide
Dryopteris guanchica
Discover the Guanche woodfern, an evergreen fern with delicate divided fronds. Endemic to the Canary Islands and Iberian Peninsula.
EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbia obesa: complete guide
Euphorbia obesa
Discover the Baseball Plant, a striking succulent with unique form. Learn care tips, growing requirements, and design applications.
FabaceaeLotus maritimus: complete guide
Lotus maritimus
Discover Asparagus trefoil: a rare, compact groundcover with yellow blooms. Ideal for coastal gardens and salt-tolerant conditions.
ArecaceaePhoenix dactylifera: complete guide
Phoenix dactylifera
Learn all about date palm (Phoenix dactylifera): growth, care, fruits, cultivation and winter hardiness. Tropical touch for your garden.
PinaceaePinus aristata: complete guide
Pinus aristata
Transform your front yard with Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine. Growth, hardiness, and planting tips for this long-lived mountain conifer.
PinaceaeSand pine: complete guide
Pinus clausa
The Sand pine (Pinus clausa) is a compact conifer for sandy soils. Ideal for poor, dry sites and windy locations. Discover growth, care, and companion planting.
SciadopityaceaeSciadopitys verticillata: complete guide
Sciadopitys verticillata
Discover the Japanese umbrella pine - a rare conifer with unique bundled needles. Growth, pruning, and care for this elegant evergreen specimen.