You may have seen Cannas used as central dot plants in council bedding planting. However they are invaluable in the garden for their lush architectural foliage and bright, gladioli-like blooms. Their height and their dramatic, large, banana shaped leaves make them perfect for an exotic, jungle style garden. The Tropicanna series is particularly stunning, with[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Canna Tropicanna Series
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Container gardening, Exotic Plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Summer Jun 22, 2021
Grow Your Own Pineapples
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Exotic Plants, Fruit and veg gardening, Houseplants Sep 21, 2020
I have written about many unusual plants during my time as a blogger, but this has got to be a real novelty. You can amaze your friends and family by serving them up a delicious pineapple that you have grown yourself here in the U.K! Some of you may have grown various Bromeliad plants as[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Mandevilla sanderi ‘Bloom Bells’®Series
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Climbing plants, Container gardening, Exotic Plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice Jun 30, 2020
This delightful climbing plant requires a warm conservatory in the winter months, but in summer it provides its exquisite display as a patio specimen. Best grown in pots to move inside in the winter, Mandevilla sanderi ‘Bloom Bells® have dark, glossy, evergreen leaves to provide year-round interest. But it is the gorgeous, trumpet shaped blooms[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Zygopetalum ‘Trozy Blue’
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Exotic Plants, Fragrant plants, Houseplants, Orchids, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice Dec 04, 2019
Zygopetalum Trozy Blue is a stunning, tender orchid which is more suited to the enthusiast rather than the amateur as it is not quite as easy to care for as the more readily available Phalaenopsis orchids, but definitely worth a try if you are a little more experienced. Originally Zygopetalums are native to Brazil, the[…]
Plant Profile – Jacobinia Pauciflora (Brazilian Fuchsia)
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Exotic Plants, Houseplants, Ornamental gardening, Plant Profiles, Shrubs, Winter Aug 07, 2019
This beautiful, exotic plant is sometimes also known as Justicia rizzinii or Justicia floribunda. Despite it’s common name it is not a Fuchsia at all but does originally hail from Brazil. It bears it’s scarlet and yellow tropical, pendulous blooms non stop throughout the winter and spring months when most other plants are at their[…]
Citrus Plants – 10 Top Tips For Success
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Exotic Plants, Fragrant plants, Fruit and veg gardening, Houseplants Jul 30, 2019
If you have been lucky enough to holiday in warmer climes you can bring a touch of the Mediterranean home to your conservatory, house, greenhouse or summer patio with citrus plants . Their scented blooms will evoke memories of happy, relaxed times. They are evergreen and also have the benefit of flowering and fruiting, giving[…]
Plant Profile – Brugmansias (Angel’s Trumpets)
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Exotic Plants, Fragrant plants, Ornamental gardening, Plant Profiles, Shrubs Jul 22, 2019
Brugmansias are grown as tender shrubs in the UK. They are a plant that will bring an exotic, and tropical look to your summer garden or conservatory. Huge trumpet shaped blooms hang from it’s woody stems in summer, giving the plant it’s common name of Angel’s Trumpets. The flowers can be single or double. The[…]
Palms in the garden
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Exotic Plants, Ornamental gardening Jul 15, 2019
Palms can add an architectural effect to our gardens as well as an exotic, jungle style. They are often drought tolerant and can give a holiday at home feel, reminding us of treasured vacations. Butia capitata (Jelly Palm) Pictured above Butia capitata, also known as the Jelly Palm or Pindo Palm is a beautiful addition[…]