Magnificent, 1½ inch flowers in yellow, amber, apricot, crimson and pink shades. For garden or patio.

Upside-down tree.

Grows 15-21m (50-70ft) in its natural state. Thick, stubby branches spring from the top of its enlarged swollen trunk which stores water. A conversation piece. Can also be grown as a house plant.

This delightful dwarf, pure white form, looks spectacular grown in containers and unlike many Agapanthus it will often flower within one year from sowing.

Not fully hardy, so best given winter frost protection.

Height: 45cm (18in).

A wide selection with many unusual forms. Ideal for dish gardens, carboys. Long-lasting and trouble free.

An excellent, quick growing houseplant with fleshy, speckled leaves, and In warm summers, candle like yellow flowers. Used widely in beauty products, and can be used at home as an antiseptic. Simply snap off the leaves and place on cuts and burns for immediate relief.

Highly entertaining flowers resembling a Dutch pipe; the kidney shaped heads are brown with white markings and are produced throughout the summer. Originates from the rainforests of Brazil, bring some of this magic to your greenhouse, conservatory or warm sheltered corner of the garden. If grown outside will need winter frost protection.

Sophisticated climber, masses of 1½in indigo to violet blue, pink or pure white flowers. Quick to bloom from an early sowing. Ideal for the cold greenhouse or conservatory. One of the longest flowering annuals, in bloom untill Christmas if there is no hard frost or in the greenhouse during winter.

Climbs to 120-240cm (4-8ft).

Compact, spineless plants produce a heavy crop of baby 5cm (2in) fruits that mature to bitter free, oval, 10cm (4in) fruits of a beautiful cream streaked purple colour.

Ideal for growing in a container on the patio, or in the greenhouse.

Brilliant flame red cone-shaped heads often 15x10cm (6x4 inches). Cultivated extensively for cut flowers. Height: 60-180cm (2-6ft).

Decorative, huge leaves rivalling any expensive mature house plants. Grows 3ft in the first four months!

Possibly the hardiest Ensete species, this plant originates from high altitude China so is accustomed to cooler regions. The huge, glaucous leaves are architectural and decorative, great for the tropical borders or large containers.

An unusual dwarf hardy banana reputed to be able to take temperatures as low as -10C (14F). This banana has exotic leaves followed by a yellow globular flower, once established. Plant in sun or partial shade outdoors or indoors in containers.

Here's a unique chance to grow this new hardy species of Banana, from the Himalayas. A strong and vigorous grower with tough green foliage, often flushed with ruby-red tints. Very hardy, tolerates wind and suitable for large containers or growing in the border.

Height: 3-4m (9-12ft)

From germination to a sizeable plant in just 4 months! A mixture of species, all with large, elegant leaves, and some may even produce mini bananas. Makes a decorative feature as a house plant or patio container plant.

Species may vary from illustration.

An ornamental banana with lush green foliage, featuring a striking burgundy midrib. An exceptionally quick grower, with bright pink blooms followed by inedible pink bananas in summer, once plants are established. Makes an interesting feature in borders or containers. Easy to grow.

Height: 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft).