Plant Encyclopedia
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Amaryllis belladonna: complete guide
Amaryllis belladonna
Discover belladonna lilies, spectacular South African autumn bloomers. Learn cultivation, care, and how to enjoy their fragrant display.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.