Exotics & Ornamentals

Hydrangea White is a timeless cottage garden favourite, adored for its lush foliage and magnificent snow-white mop-head blooms. Flowering throughout summer, this classic deciduous shrub forms a neat rounded shape with thick green leaves that provide the perfect backdrop for its crisp white flowers, bringing elegance and brightness to any garden space. Filled with old-fashioned charm, Hydrangea White looks beautiful planted in garden beds, along shaded borders or styled in decorative pots and containers. Mass plant for a romantic cottage-style display or enjoy the long-lasting blooms indoors as stunning cut flowers.

Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil. 
Conditions: Hydrangeas do not like hot, direct sunlight so plant with morning sunlight and partial shade in the later parts of the day. Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 0.60-1m

Pomegranate Wonderful is a popular fruiting tree prized for its vibrant flowers, ornamental appeal, and large, flavourful fruit. In spring, the tree produces striking red blooms that contrast beautifully with its glossy green foliage. These flowers develop into large, round pomegranates with a deep crimson skin and juicy ruby-red seeds. The fruit has a rich colour and a pleasantly tangy, refreshing flavour. It can be enjoyed fresh, juiced, or added to salads, desserts, and sauces. Compared with some varieties, the seeds are less woody, making them easier and more enjoyable to eat. This variety is self-fertile, so a single tree will produce fruit without needing another plant for pollination. Regular watering while the fruit is forming helps improve fruit quality and encourages a better crop. Once established, the tree is relatively hardy and makes both a productive and attractive addition to edible gardens.

Soil: Plant in a free-draining soil as trees dislike waterlogging. 
Conditions: Pomegranates grow well in areas with cold winters and hot, dry summers. Drought tolerant once established, pomegranates will also tolerate coastal conditions and frost.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 2m

The exquisite Protea cynaroides King White is a truly outstanding ornamental shrub, prized for producing some of the largest and most spectacular blooms in the plant world. In spring, it reveals one of nature’s true marvels – magnificent white flower heads that can reach up to 30cm in diameter. Each bloom is a masterpiece of structure and symmetry. Layers of broad, creamy-white outer bracts surround a dense, textured centre of silvery stamens, creating an intricate pattern that gives the flower its regal presence. King White is not only breathtaking in the garden, where it makes a dramatic feature plant, but also exceptional in containers on patios and courtyards. Its long-lasting blooms are highly prized in floral arrangements, bringing elegance and architectural beauty indoors.

Soil: Well-drained soils. 
Conditions: Sunny open position. Drought and coastal tolerant. Mildly frost tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1m

A dwarf Imperial Mandarin is a robust tree that gives a vigorous amount of mandarins that ripen from June onwards. It produces fragrant creamy-white flowers followed by medium-sized orange fruit. The skin is easy to peel, and the flesh is very juicy and delightfully strong-scented. The dwarf variety is ideal to grow in tubs, espaliered, courtyards or balcony areas if placed in a warm sunny position.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Protect from strong winds during flowering or while the fruit is forming. Light frost, humidity and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1-2m

Carex testacea, known as Orange Sedge, is a popular, ornamental sedge with a weeping habit and striking orange and green foliage. Its graceful, grass-like leaves add a vibrant touch to gardens, while summer flowers in brown spikes accentuate its beauty. Orange Sedge is hardy and thrives in most garden settings - from groundcovers to borders to containers - and looks delightful swaying in the breeze.

Soil: Thrives in any well-draining soil.
Conditions: Best grown in full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 30-60cm x width 30-60cm.