Banana : Ensete glaucum (Snow Banana)

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.

Banana : Musa sikkimensis

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)

Banana : Musa velutina

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).

Coleus scutellariodes Dragon Sunset & Volcano Mixed

Must be among the most stunning mixtures of Coleus ever produced, it will include the very popular Scarlet and Pink shades, Molten Lava (black and carmine) plus four recent colours including deep red, apricot and gold. Almost all with the 'Dragon Series' mark of distinction - the bright gold edge to each leaf. Fantastic pot plants and good bedding plants for a warm sheltered spot. Height 23-30cm (9-12in).

Coleus scutellariodes Palisandra

Almost certainly the purest and deepest colour in existence. Lush, rich, broad leaves, like velvet, lightly serrated and nearly black in colour. Superb mixed with summer patio container plants.

Coleus scutellariodes T&M Prize Strain Improved Mixed

The sheer joy of this mixture is the wide and multiple colour range. It gives you so many different pot plants from one packet of seed and they couldn't be easier to grow. Superb house or greenhouse pot plant. Bedding plants for warm but shady positions. Height 45cm (18in).

Coleus scutellariodes Wizard Mixed

A superior mixture and selection. Dwarfer, more base branching, without the need to 'pinch out'. Height: 30-45cm (12-18in).

Coleus x hybridus Kong Mixed

An exciting breakthrough in breeding. Enormous, eye-catching, richly coloured foliage, with leaves up to 30cm (12 inches) long. Quick to grow, making a spectacular house or patio plant to brighten up any shady corner. Height: 45-55cm (18-22in).

Cycads Species Silver

A rarely offered silver leaf species. Grows into a long lived, attractive, slow growing houseplant, or can be tried outside in a warm sheltered position or mild climates.

Cyclamen persicum grandiflorum Lazer Mixed F1

One of the easiest Cyclamen to grow, as it is very forgiving if grown in less than ideal conditions. Quick to flower in a range of 9 colours. An intermediate variety, ideal for growing in 4 inch pots. Height: 23-30cm (9-12in).

Cyclamen persicum grandiflorum Scentsation Mixed

Lingering Freesia-like fragrance of one plant can fill a room.

Cyclamen persicum grandiflorum Victoria

One of the most eye-catching. Grown also for cutting when it will last 14 days in water. Height: 23-30cm (9-12in).

Exotic : Banana (Ensete ventricosum)

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

Exotic : Bat Plant (Tacca chantrierei)

In Malaya they call it the Devil's Flower and strange, fascinating stories surround it. Originating, no doubt, from the malevolent way the eyes in the bloom seem to be following your every move! It grows to about 2 feet in height with flowers complete with filaments or whiskers 12 inches long forming a flowing forked tail.

Exotic : Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)

Unparalleled beauty of colour and form. Fantastic, exotic flowers justly famous. Grow them in your own greenhouse. One of the most rewarding of plants, it will take quite a bit of abuse and careless handling. Flowers spring. Height: 60-90cm (24-36in).

Exotic : Cactus Special Mixed

All sorts of easy to grow cacti all ideally suited to window sills, sun rooms or greenhouses.