One of the most beautiful of the passion flowers, this beauty opens its large, fragrant flowers with deep red petals and a centre crown that contains five rows of numerous white and purple rays. Large leaves hang from stems that are quadrangular in cross section, hence its botanical name. It produces the most enormous fruits of all of the passion fruits, which grow very rapidly, and may weigh up to 4 kg (9 lb) turning to medium yellow when mature. For best fruiting, flowers should be hand pollinated. The ripe fruit is eaten fresh or used in drinks whilst unripe, green fruit is eaten as a veget ... Learn More

Sprays of white, cream or pink flowers open, sometimes with pink or red markings. The stems, covered with long silvery hairs, are produced from a central rosette of silky leaves which are strikingly marked with a horseshoe-shaped, burgundy-red zone. Very few seeds collected. ... Learn More

Amidst attractive divided foliage open sprays of glorious, fragrant, crinkly-petalled, bright yellow flowers, which form pods which are 5-10 cm long and 2.5 cm broad, and are red at first, ripening to black. It is commonly used in India for avenue trees, planted alternately with Delonix regia to give a striking yellow and red effect in summer. The wood has a wide variety of uses, including cabinet-making and the foliage is used as a fodder crop. This deciduous tree is widely grown in many tropical regions particularly in Nigeria, Pakistan, Florida and Hawaii. ... Learn More

Pennisetum 'Red Buttons' or "Fountain Grass" produces deep reddish-black flowers that resemble rabbits' tails which persist throughout the season, the whole plant forming an attractive evergreen clump of green foliage with burgundy highlights. (Seed sold unhusked) ... Learn More

Flowers are almost foxglove-like in appearance,though on a small scale, in shades of pink- red with white throats. A real magnet for pollinators, especially bumblebees, with a long flowering period from May right through to September. A popular choice for traditional cottage gardens, as well as more informal beds and borders. Prefers full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. ... Learn More

New and discovered here! Sprays of lilac-pink tubular flowers open on shortish stems clad in golden yellow leaves, which age to burnished bronze in bright sunshine, and incredibly do not scorch in the sun. This extremely lovely plant was discovered here as a foliage sport some years ago, and subsequent seedlings slowly re-selected until the plants come acceptably true from seed. A brand new and novel foliage penstemon, and possibly the best discovery since the darker leaved variety, Husker's Red, was discovered, with which it makes a perfect companion. One image shows both for comparison. ... Learn More

Beetroot-coloured stems and foliage form a superb background to the swaying stems of rosy-lipped, palest pastel pink tubular flowers. This imposing and unusual-coloured foliage plant may be seen at its best where it can contrast with other paler flowers. ... Learn More

Another of the easier, drought tolerant penstemons, this one forms a lowish mat of leathery dark-green leaves, with upright stems bearing tubular, pure white flowers. It make a very showy early summer display in the rock garden, foliage turning an attractive bronze-red colour in winter. ... Learn More

This very choice, low-growing, cushion or mound forming rounded shrub is covered with bright cherry red tubular or funnel-shaped flowers, which have white-woolly hairs inside. In the wild it grows in rocky outcrops at mid to high elevations at the northern edge of its range in southern Oregon, the mountains of northern California and Nevada. ... Learn More

A new and completely hardy, long-flowering plant, which produces from early summer into late autumn a seemingly endless succession of white throated, bright red flowers. ... Learn More

This sweet Paprika variety of pepper produces an abundance of bright 13cm long red fruits and is the traditional pepper used in hungarian goulash and many other dishes as a dried powder. Plants produce on average 20 plus fruits and can be grown both in the greenhouse or outdoor in pots. Scoville units / heat level: 0 Average fruits per plant: 20 plus Plant type: indeterminate (needs support) Maturity: mid Production: greenhouse and outdoors in pots and field Culinary use: Dry fruits into sweet powder for Goulash and soups. ... Learn More

An excellent hot chilli that is both edible and ornamental. "Balls of Fire" is a compact variety that is early to mature with a multicoloured effect of white, orange and then, mature red fruits. Great to eat whole in salads or to pick and slice for general use. Scoville units / heat level: 20,000 ... Learn More

This extremely attractive, early-fruiting sweet pepper is very high yielding, with large, thick-walled, square-shaped fruits which start off green and turn fiery red. They are perfect for growing either in a greenhouse or in a sheltered position outside. F1 seeds. ... Learn More

This rare and most attractive old Indian variety, which unfortunately produces very few seeds indeed, was named the world's hottest chilli pepper in 2007. With a rough, dented skin in vibrant shades of orange and red this pepper is perfect for making pickles and adding spice to oriental dishes, and is also known for its medicinal value for stomach ailments. ... Learn More

Capsicum annuum 'Bird's Eye,' commonly known as Bird's Eye Chili or Thai Chili, is a fiery and compact pepper variety celebrated for its intense heat and culinary versatility. This small chili pepper is native to Southeast Asia and has become a sought-after ingredient in global cuisines. The Bird's Eye Chili, with its conical or cylindrical shape, reaches a modest size of 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in length. Its vibrant red hue, especially when mature, adds visual appeal to the plant, creating a striking contrast against the bright green foliage. With a heat level ranging between 50,000 t ... Learn More