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Amaryllis belladonna with pink-red trumpet flowers on tall stemsAmaryllidaceae

Amaryllis belladonna: complete guide

Amaryllis belladonna

Discover belladonna lilies, spectacular South African autumn bloomers. Learn cultivation, care, and how to enjoy their fragrant display.

12 min
Aristolochia gigantea displaying its characteristic gigantic pipe-shaped flowerAristolochiaceae

Aristolochia gigantea: complete guide

Aristolochia gigantea

Aristolochia gigantea, the giant dutchman's pipe or duckflower, is a spectacular tropical climbing vine with colossal, intricately patterned flowers. Dramatic addition to warm regions and glasshouses.

12 min
Flamboyant tree in full bloom with vivid red flowersFabaceae

Flamboyant: complete guide

Delonix regia

The spectacular Flamboyant dazzles gardens with fiery red blooms every summer. Discover how to grow this exotic tree successfully and keep it thriving.

12 min
Purple gentian (Gentiana purpurea) with dark-red flower clustersGentianaceae

Gentiana purpurea: complete guide

Gentiana purpurea

Purple gentian offers dark-red to purple trumpet flowers in vertical arrangement. A dramatic mountain plant for alpine borders and alpine gardens.

12 min
Musa balbisiana with large green leaves and banana clusterMusaceae

Musa balbisiana: complete guide

Musa balbisiana

Discover the Balbis banana with large leaves and tropical character. Produces plantains. A true statement plant for your front garden or conservatory.

12 min
Oenothera glazioviana large-flower evening-primrose with enormous yellow flowersOnagraceae

Oenothera glazioviana: complete guide

Oenothera glazioviana

Large-flower evening-primrose is a spectacular plant from the Onagraceae family with enormous, fragrant flowers. Ideal for sunny gardens with dry, sandy terrain.

12 min
Red passionflower blooms of Passiflora miniataPassifloraceae

Passiflora miniata: complete guide

Passiflora miniata

Discover the stunning red Passiflora miniata, a spectacular climbing vine with intriguing exotic flowers. Tropical requirements, frost-free overwintering, truly remarkable results.

12 min
Phalaris paradoxa with bizarre, striking flower spikesPoaceae

Phalaris paradoxa: complete guide

Phalaris paradoxa

Paradoxa grass offers spectacular structure and bizarre, striking flower spikes. Learn cultivation and care for a truly remarkable front garden.

12 min
Monumental vase-shaped leaves of Ravenala madagascariensisStrelitziaceae

Ravenala madagascariensis: complete guide

Ravenala madagascariensis

Discover the exotic traveler's palm, a spectacular foliage plant from Madagascar. Ideal for warm climates. Read all about care and cultivation in Europe.

12 min
Salvia discolor with striking dark flowersLamiaceae

Salvia discolor: complete guide

Salvia discolor

Discover the stunning Andean sage from Peru with near-black flowers. A spectacular, frost-tender plant for front gardens.

12 min
Triadica sebifera tree with characteristic fruitsEuphorbiaceae

Chinese tallow tree: complete guide

Triadica sebifera

The Triadica sebifera - a striking Asian tree with rapid growth and dramatic autumn color. Perfect for larger gardens.

12 min