HARDY-EXOTICS Illustrated

A selection of hardy or near-hardy shrubs and sub shrubs to add an exotic air to your garden or patio. Acnistus australis A beautiful Australian shrub for a wall or grows well in a container. Callistemon 'Hot Pink' A new variety of Australian Bottle Brush in an amazing colour. Actually seems slightly hardier than the more familiar red flowered species and varieties. Callistemon citrinus As might be guessed, the foliage is delightfully aromatic too. Flowering period May-July. Tetrapanax papyrifera The leaves are probably the largest of any shrub hardy in GB. Requires a sheltered position from wind to prevent damage, but is actually fairly hardy and will shoot again from the base if frost damaged. A wondrous thing for a sheltered patio and will take to life in a container. Romneya Coulteri Known as the Californian Tree Poppy, thrives in a sun baked border with these giant paper white poppy-flowers in mid summer. A prized rarity, the foliage is indented and greyish. Embothrium coccineum Chilean Flame Bush, a demanding shrub for a shletered locale and moist lime free soil. Evergreen, the unique floral inflorescence will have you rushing for the camera. Capable of 10' or more when happy. Aciphylla There are only a few species in these weird-n-wonderful evergreen clump forming shrubs. Does not flower whilst young but the textural spiky, bayonet-like leaves are the best feature. For dryish full sun. Oplopanax horridus Terribly spiny but the large palmate leaves and brilliant red autumn fruits make this a rarity with real presence and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Hardy! Cordyline australis Many colour variations have been raised of this 'hardy Palm' which is actually in the Lily family. The evergreen fountain like foliage rosettes are great for larger container features or the centre of an island bed.