Hardy exotic plants mainly from the Mediterranean region to give your planting plans an exotic feel. Ideal for dry, free draining, nutrient lacking soils in full sun, they are dominated by those lovely washedout grey and silver hues, many are scented and some have health giving properties. All prices include V.A.T. sales@tendercare.co.uk 01895 835544
Abelia x gra. Confetti (E) Abelia Semi-evergreen, mound-forming, shrub with arching branches and glossy mid green leaves with cream edges. Trumpet-shaped, white wwith a pale-pinktinge, flowers are borne from mid to late summer. Prefers a position in full sun and well drained soil. and spread to 0.6m 55470 0.40m+ ****** ****** 0035L Free Form 1 Abelia x gra. Edward Goucher (E) Vigorous, evergreen, arching shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and an abundance of fragrant, pink flowers from mid to late summer. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. and spread to 1.5m. Abelia 11018 Abelia x gra. Sherwoodii (E) 0.60m+ ****** ****** 0020L Free Form 43 50.00 Compact, evergreen arching shrub with pointed, deep-green leaves. Small, funnel-shaped fragrant, white flowers, tinged pale pink, appear in mid to late summer. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. and spread to 1.5m Abelia 14125 Agave ame. Mediopicta (E) 0.40m+ ****** ****** 0020L Free Form 27 50.00 Century Plant Mediopicta Flowers rarely seen. Striking rosettes of spiny-edged, Grey-Green leaves, each with a Creamy-White central stripe. Grows well sheltered Full Sun in Acid to Neutral Soil. to 1.5m Spread to 1m. Frost tender to +5C (Evergreen) 64815 Agave attenuata (E) ****** ****** ****** 0010L Free Form 6 74.88 Foxtail Agave An arching stem of Yellow flowers can emerge in Summer, reaching to 1.5m in height. Rosette of Silvery, pale Green leaves on top of a thick stem. Grows well in Full Sun in Acidic sandy Soil. to 1.5m Spread to 2m Frost tender to +5-10C (Evergreen) 64398 64813 Agave sal. Ferrox Blue (E) ****** ****** ****** 0020L Free Form 4 ****** ****** ****** 0020L Free Form 4 Century Plant Thick broad blue-green leaves up to 2 m long. Can have long up to 8cm spines. Does best in a dry situation in full sun or part shade. 3 metres. Spread 4 metres. 44825 Agave vernae (E) 0.40m+ ****** ****** 0050L ****** 1 273.25 Century Plant Evergreen, architectural plant with sharply pointed, fleshy, sword-shaped, grey-green leaves. Requires a sheltered position in full sun and well drained soil. and spread to 2m. 44826 Aloe vera (E) 0.40m+ ****** ****** 0050L ****** 2 273.25 Country of Origin: Northern Africa 65105 ****** ****** ****** 0020L ****** 11 Astelia chathamica Silver Spear (E) Astelia Evergreen, grass-like plant, with silvery-grey, broad, lance-shaped leaves, a mound of striking foliage. Occasionally long stalked panicles of yellow-green flowers. Requires a frost free, sheltered position in full sun and well drained soil. & spread to 1.5m 12207 ****** ****** ****** 0010L Free Form 25 25.00 sales@tendercare.co.uk Page 2 of 7
Brahea armata (E) Blue/grey leaves. Prefers well drained soil in full sun. 12m. Spread 12m. (Evergreen) Blue mexican palm 65189 65188 65187 68112 Butia capitata (E) ****** ****** 30cm ****** 1 Trunk 2 220.00 ****** ****** 40cm ****** 1 Trunk 2 ****** ****** 60cm ****** 1 Trunk 2 460.00 ****** ****** 20cm 0035L 1 Trunk 2 185.00 Jelly Palm Slow-growing, evergreen palm with feather-shaped leaves, composed of many leathery leaflets, which are strongly arching to 2m or more long. Requires full sun to partial shade and well drained soil. and spread, in time, to 4m. 57512 Cactus columnares (E) 3.00m+ 3.00m + ****** 0230L Free Form 1 722.25 Columnar cacti. Frost tender. (Evergeen) Cactus 65340 Chamaerops humilis (E) ****** ****** ****** ****** Column 6 535.00 Dwarf Fan Palm Slow growing, evergreen palm, suckering with age, which has fan-shaped, grey-green leaves to 60-90cm across. Tiny yellow flowers are produced in summer followed by spherical fruits. Requires full sun and well drained soil. and spread to 2m. in time. 65195 1.00m+ 0.80-1.00m ****** 0130L Free Form 3 Chamaerops humilis Vulcano (E) Mediterranean Fan Palm Evergreen and particular variant of Europe's only native palm. It prefers full sun and well drained soil but it seems to do adapt well shade and damp location. Perfect plant for containers. Slow growing. and spread 1.5 m. 60290 Citrus reticulata (E) 0.40m+ ****** ****** 0015L Free Form 6 42.00 Mandarin Orange Tree Mandarin Orange Tree. Fragrant White flowers followed by Orange edible fruit. Glossy Green leaves. Grows well in Full Sun in Neutral Soil only. Frost tender to +5-0C to 7.5m (Evergreen) 64973 Cordyline australis (E) 0.60m+ 0.60-0.80m 08-10cm 0005L 1/4 Standard 5 60.00 Dragon Tree Slow-growing, evergreen tree, eventually with a wide-branched head. Has stiff, lance-shaped grey- or blue- green leaves. Mature trees bear clusters of orange berries, usually from mid- to late summer. Min. temp. 13 degrees C. Requires full sun and well drained soil. 68309 Cordyline indivisa (E) 2.75m+ ****** ****** 0160L 1 Trunk 1 Cabbage palm A small green - leaved tree with a fibrous trunk growing to 5.0m. Older plants produce a large drooping raceme of white flowers in summer. Needs full sun and good drainage. Keep above -5. 49428 65086 2.00m+ 0.80-1.00m ****** 0160L Triple Stem 2 409.25 2.50m+ 2.25-2.50m ****** 0350L Multi-Stem 1 1,250.00 sales@tendercare.co.uk Page 3 of 7
Cycas revoluta (E) Japanese Sago Palm The Japanese sago palm. Suitable only for a very protected environment this palm may only grow to 2.0m eventually. Unlikely to flower when grown in a container, but may produce a woolly golden brown inflorescence in mid summer on a mature plant. Leaves may reach 1.50m in length. Older plants may produce suckers. 65688 Dasylirion serratifolium (E) 0.25m+ ****** ****** 0005L Free Form 14 25.00 Green leaves with toothed margins. Prefers well drained soil in full sun. 3m. Spread 1.5m. (Evergreen) Sotol 64812 44494 Dicksonia fibrosa (E) ****** ****** ****** 0020L Free Form 4 0.80m+ 0.60-0.80m ****** 0035L Free Form 2 310.25 Wheki-Ponga Evergreen tree fern from New Zealand, with large fronds that appear from the top of the root covered trunk. Similar to antarctica species but more hardy. This is a slow growing tree fern that prefers a moist free draining humus rich soil in partial shade. Rarely exceeds 7m. 22887 Echinocactus grusonii (E) 4.20m+ ****** ****** 0230L 1 Trunk 1 2,417.50 Golden Barrel Cactus Barrel-shaped stem to 0.5m in height, with deep ribs bearing yellowish spines and, on mature plants, Yellow flowers to 6cm in length. Frost tender to +5-10C (Evergreen) 65336 65337 65338 65339 Eriobotrya japonica (E) ****** 0.30m+ ****** ****** Free Form 18 110.00 ****** 0.40m+ ****** ****** Free Form 3 150.00 ****** 0.50m+ ****** ****** Free Form 3 225.00 ****** 0.60m+ ****** ****** Free Form 3 360.00 Vigorous, evergreen shrub or tree with bold lance-shaped dark green, leathery leaves. Panicles of fragrant white flowers, followed by cylindrical orange-yellow fruits. Requires a very sheltered position in full sun and well drained soil. and spread to 6m. 65421 65420 Fascicularia bicolour (E) Loquat 1.25m+ 0.60-0.80m ****** 0035L Free Form 10 125.00 1.75m+ 0.60-0.80m ****** 0050L Free Form 2 180.00 Bromelia Attractive rosettes of spiny, tough leaves, Green on the surface and pale brown beneath, the inner leaves are brightly coloured. Mature plants produce flowers in Summer. It is frost-tender needing a well-drained Soil and shelter. and spread to 0.4m (Evergreen) 66311 Fascicularia pitcairnifolia (E) 0.10m+ ****** ****** 0005L Free Form 23 8.70 Bromelaid When coming into flower, the centre of the leaves turn scarlet around dense cluster of striking blue flowers tipped with bright yellow pollen. Arching soft spine-margined, silvery leaves. Plant in full sun to medium shade in a well-draining soil. to 0.9m (Evergreen) 64667 Laurus nobilis (E) ****** ****** ****** 0005L Free Form 14 12.75 Bay Laurel Evergreen tree or large shrub with aromatic, narrowly ovate, glossy, dark green leaves. In spring, clusters of tiny greenish-yellow flowers are produced followed by ovoid black berries. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. and spread over many years to 10m. 65749 63256 3.00m+ 1.50-1.75m ****** 0050L Free Form 8 2.50m+ 1.25-1.50m ****** 0090L Free Form 23 sales@tendercare.co.uk Page 4 of 7
Laurus nobilis (E) Bay Laurel Evergreen tree or large shrub with aromatic, narrowly ovate, glossy, dark green leaves. In spring, clusters of tiny greenish-yellow flowers are produced followed by ovoid black berries. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. and spread over many years to 10m. 67545 Myrica Gale (D) 2.50m+ 1.25-1.50m ****** 0130L Free Form 15 Bog Myrtle Clusters of Yellow and Brown catkins at the ends of the shoots in Spring, followed by small, Yellow-Brown berries. Dark Green aromatic leaves. Grows well in Full Sun to Part Shade in boggy conditions, copes with poor soils, to 1.5 m (Deciduous) 57736 Olea europaea (E) 0.60m+ ****** ****** 0015L Free Form 1 32.00 Creamy-white flowers during Summer followed by Green olives ripening to Black. Silver-grey leaves throughout the year. Prefers well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 8m. Spread 8m. (Evergreen) Olive 65489 65686 66110 66109 65119 60014 60329 67530 35159 65713 63478 30562 56407 10162 57519 59157 64623 64701 64992 57570 60171 60224 64665 66183 64664 Strelitzia reginae (E) 0.60m+ ****** ****** 0005L Bush Form 19 25.00 1.00m+ ****** ****** 0010L Clouds 47 1.00m+ 0.60-0.80m 06-08cm 0020L 1/4 Standard 19 95.25 1.75m+ 0.80-1.00m 08-10cm 0035L 1/2 Standard 2 166.50 2.50m+ 0.80-1.00m 14-16cm 0050L Standard 6 450.00 2.00m+ 1.20m+ 12-14cm 0090L Pleach Frame 11 455.50 3.50m+ 1.25-1.50m 20-25cm 0090L Standard 3 548.00 2.00m+ 0.80-1.00m 35-40cm 0130L 1/4 Standard 1 450.00 3.50m+ 1.25-1.50m 20-25cm 0160L Standard 4 756.00 4.00m+ 1.00-1.25m 20-25cm 0160L Standard 5 863.00 1.25m+ 1.50-1.75m ****** 0230L Clouds 1 974.75 2.00m+ 1.75-2.00m ****** 0230L Bush Form 1 1,700.75 2.00m+ 1.50-1.75m 90-100cm 0230L Old Trunk 1 1,993.75 2.25m+ 1.25-1.50m ****** 0230L Wishing Well 1 2,508.50 2.50m+ 1.50-1.75m 70-80cm 0230L Old Trunk 1 1,868.00 3.00m+ 2.00-2.25m 50-60cm 0230L 1/2 Standard 1 1,058.00 1.50m+ 1.50m+ 80-90cm 0285L Table Top 2 1,600.00 1.50m+ 1.40m+ 70-80cm 0285L Mushroom 2 1,450.00 1.75m+ 1.75-2.00m 130-140cm 0500L Old Trunk 2 1,500.00 2.50m+ 1.75-2.00m 130-140cm 1000L Old Trunk 1 2,213.00 5.00m+ 3.00m+ 40-45cm 1000L Standard 1 2,670.00 5.00m+ 1.75-2.00m 40-45cm 1000L Standard 1 2,670.00 1.75m+ 1.50-1.75m ****** Lrg Bow Old Trunk 4 1,270.00 ****** ****** ****** Med Bo Old Trunk 1 525.00 ****** ****** ****** Sml Bow Old Trunk 3 460.00 Bird of Paradise Evergreen, clump-forming perennial,l ong stalked, blue-green leaves. Orange and blue exotic flowers are produced mainly in spring held above tall stems. Min temp to 5 degrees C. Sheltered position in full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil. to 2m. and spread to 1m. 64933 ****** ****** ****** 0015L ****** 7 120.00 sales@tendercare.co.uk Page 5 of 7
Trachelospermum angustifolium (E) star jasmine An evergreen climber growing to 6m by 6m at a slow rate. It is hardy to zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. Can grow in any soil, but prefers moist, well drained soil.. 38824 ****** ****** ****** 0020L Hoop 1.25m 1 Trachelospermum asi. Summer Sunset (S) Star Jasmine Small white flowers in late spring and early summer. New growth emerges red, contrasting with mature foliage as leaves are marbled in endless hues of oranges, reds, greens and whites. Does best in a moist free draining soil in part shade. 3.0m, spread 1.8m. 60103 ****** ****** ****** 0020L Frame 1.50m 47 110.00 Trachelospermum jas. Variegatum (E) Star Jasmine Evergreen, woody-stemmed, twining climber with oval dark green leaves edged with cream margins. Very fragrant white flowers are carried from mid to late summer. in time to 9m. Requires a sheltered position in full sun and well drained soil. 15769 ****** ****** ****** 0020L Tripod 1.80m 91 Trachelospermum jasminoides (E) Star Jasmine Evergreen, woody-stemmed climber,with oval glossy, dark-green leaves, some turning orange-red in winter. Very fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers are carried from June to September. Prefers a sheltered position in full sun and well drained soil. to 9m. in time. 4454 13453 60105 57006 21156 10831 45219 Trachycarpus fortunei (E) ****** ****** ****** 0010L Cane 2.00m 1 55.50 ****** ****** ****** 0015L Tripod 2.00m 1 ****** ****** ****** 0020L Frame 1.50m 4 98.00 ****** ****** ****** 0020L Tripod 1.80m 73 ****** ****** ****** 0035L Cane 3.00m 14 195.00 ****** ****** ****** 0050L Cane 4.00m 8 ****** ****** ****** 0050L Ext Frame 1.80m 7 350.00 Chinese Windmill Palm Evergreen, unbranched, palm with fan-shaped, glossy, dark green, deeply divided leaves. Sprays of fragrant, creamy yellow flowers appear in early summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. in time to 10m. and spread to 3m. 64962 64963 64964 55518 64961 66067 ****** ****** ****** 0020L Free Form 12 71.50 ****** ****** ****** 0020L Free Form 13 80.00 ****** ****** ****** 0035L Free Form 10 133.75 1.00m+ 1.00-1.25m ****** 0090L 1 Trunk 1 195.75 1.20m+ ****** ****** 0090L Free Form 2 280.00 1.25m+ 1.50-1.75m ****** 0160L ****** 1 250.00 Trachycarpus fortunei Wagnerianus (E) Chinese Windmill Palm Panicles of Yellow flowers in Summer. Small and stiff palmate Green leaves. Grows well in Full Sun to Part Shade in moist, rich well drained Soil. to 6m Spread to 2m (Evergreen) 64965 66116 Trithrinax campestris (E) ****** ****** ****** 0010L Free Form 12 45.50 1.25m+ 1.00-1.25m ****** 0035L Free Form 4 178.75 Needle Palm Evergreen, palm-like, woody stemmed tree with large fan-shaped mid-green leaves. Insignificant flowers are produced followed by tiny fruits, only in hot and humid conditions. Prefers full sun, well drained soil. in time to 5m. and spread to 3m. 57511 3.00m+ 2.00-2.50m ****** 0750L Old Trunk 1 2,937.00 sales@tendercare.co.uk Page 6 of 7
Washingtonia robusta (E) Thread Palm Single stemmed evergreen palm, with large, deeply lobed fan shaped mid green leaves. In summer, small, creamy white flowers are borne on slender, arching pannicles followed by black berries in winte.prefers full sun and well drained soil. after many years to 12m. 65184 Yucca aloifolia (E) 0.80m+ ****** ****** 0020L Free Form 3 40.00 Dagger Plant Nodding, bell-shaped White or Purple-tinged flowers 8cm across in a terminal panicle. Sharp-pointed, sword-shaped Green leaves on single or branching stems. Grows well in Full Sun in well drained Soil. to 2.5m Spread to 1m (Evergreen) 65426 Yucca fil. Variegata (E) 1.00m+ ****** ****** 0020L Free Form 12 Evergreen, varigated shrub.in late summer tall panicles of pendulus tulip shaped white flowers are produced rising from sword shaped, white margined, deep green leaves edged with white thread. and spread to 1.5m. Requires full sun and well drained soil. 64810 Yucca filamentosa (E) Yucca ****** ****** ****** 0020L Free Form 10 Evergreen, strap leaved, shrub. From mid to late summer tall panicles of pendulous tulip shaped white flowers are produced rising from low tufts of sword-shaped, deep-green leaves edged with white thread. Requires full sun and well drained soil. and spread to 1.5m. 31952 Yucca gloriosa (E) Yucca 0.40m+ ****** ****** 0010L Free Form 8 41.50 Spanish Dagger Evergreen shrub with a stout stem crowned with a tufts of long, pointed, deep green leaves, blue-green when young. Bears very long panicles of bell shaped, white flowers in summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. and spread to 1.5m. 6552 Yucca rigida (E) 0.40m+ ****** ****** 0035L Free Form 1 85.25 Blue Yucca Evergreen shrub with a stout stem crowned with a tufts of long, pointed, Deep Green leaves, Blue-Green when young. Requires Full Sun and well drained Soil. 5 metres, Spread to 1.5m. (Evergreen) 44498 Yucca rostrata (E) 0.40m+ ****** ****** 0020L Free Form 3 122.75 Beaked Yucca Evergreen shrub with a stout stem crowned with a tufts of long, pointed, blue/green leaves. Can bear very long panicles of bell shaped, white flowers in summer. Requires full sun and well drained soil. 4 metres. Spread 2 metres. (Evergreen) 64808 47371 ****** ****** ****** 0020L Free Form 3 150.00 0.80m+ ****** ****** 0035L ****** 1 sales@tendercare.co.uk Page 7 of 7