19 Mother-of-pearl plant Graptopetalum paraguayense What is it? A silvery succulent originating from Mexico and the south-west of the USA
19 Mother-of-pearl plant Graptopetalum paraguayense What is it? A silvery succulent originating from Mexico and the south-west of the USA. A clump-forming perennial, it flowers in the late winter and early spring What conditions does it need? Moderately free-draining soil. What conditions does it need? Requires fertile, well-drained soil and is hardy to minus 5C Plant in acidic soil that is moist. When and where in my garden do I plant it? Will overwinter in sheltered sunny sites, particularly against a wall. How do I look after it? Mulch in winter with compost, and feed well in spring to encourage new growth.
Or lift the tubers and store dry over winter and replant in the spring. 18 Clivia Clivia miniata (AGM) What is it? A magnificent South African plant with yellow, red or orange flowers What conditions does it need? Hardy to 0C if dry. What conditions does it need? Fertile well-drained soil in the sun. When and where in my garden do I plant it? Plant by a south-facing wall – or consider a pergola Can also be planted in a pot How do I look after it? Be careful not to over-water Ensure that it is dry in the winter, and feed in the spring.
16 Queen’s tears Billbergia nutans What is it? An epiphytic bromeliad, also known as the “Friendship Plant”. What conditions does it need? It will tolerate frost to minus 5C. When and where do I plant it? It grows on other plants, without feeding from them, or can be planted in humus-rich soil close to water. How do I look after it? Cover with straw in winter in colder regions.
17 Zantedeschia Zantedeschia elliottiana What is it? A moisture-loving plant, suited to pond margins or pots. When and where do I plant it? Does well in borders andwindow boxes. How do I look after it? Free-draining soil in the sun, tolerates light shade Don’t over-water Feed in summer. 15 Bougainvillea Bougainvillea glabra (AGM) What is it? A colourful tropical plant with white to magenta flowers. 14 Begonia Begonia sutherlandii (AGM) What is it? It’s tuberous, single-flowered and from Southern Africa Its leaves often havered veins. What conditions does it need? Prefers full shade to partial shade or partial sun; soil should be moist.
What conditions does it need? Humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Needs a long summer to be seen at its best. When and where in my garden do I plant it? A good border plant, the hibiscus is also well suited to a container. How do I look after it? In frost-prone areas, bring inside to overwinter. 13 Angels’ trumpets Brugmansia x candida ‘Grand Marnier’ (AGM) What is it? This garden hybrid produces apricot-coloured trumpet-shaped flowers.