There are not many of the South African Aloes that can be grown in Britain. This one is remarkably hardy. Some of it sprawls on the ground and some of it occasionally rears up to 3ft – or more if supported by a wall. Very cold weather will kill off the tips but it recovers. I’ve had it growing in my West Sussex frost pocket of a garden for many years. Yellow flowers that last for many weeks during the summer. Aloe vera is famous for its effect on burnt skin. You use the sap from a cut leaf to rub on the wound. Does this one have the same effect? Probably.
We propagate this by cuttings.
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| Plant Type | Big Leaves / Exotics, Evergreen, Flowers, Grown by Us, Succulents |
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| Specialist Plants | Grown by Us, House Plants/ Indoor Plants, Mediterranean, Rare & Unusual (Collectables) |
| Features | |
| Situation | Coastal, Conservatories, Exposed (To wind and sun), Mild City Gardens, Plants for Pots, Seaside, Sheltered Garden |
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A remarkable evergreen grass relative from Japan that always looks good, no matter the weather. It can grow in any soil – even being semi submerged by ponds and rivers. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
Ferny evergreen leaves and lots of yellow flowers in spring. Survives most winters anywhere. Reliably hardy in large cities and near the coast. Grows to 25 ft. in less than 10 years. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
The one with the white stripe down the middle of each leaf. Slow growing, easy plant, grow it in a pot, bung it in a shed for the winter. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
Tender succulent perennial from South Africa with curiously spiked leathery leaves. Long lasting bright red flower spikes in late spring/summer. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
Sugar cane lookalike seen in damp spots throughout the Med. Rarely grown in Britain. The leaves need removing in winter. Dramatic yet well behaved. Grows to 12ft. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
A familiar evergreen British native with bright green entire fronds to 2 ft. OK on acid soil, but loves very alkaline soil (chalk). Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
‘Bloodgood’ is one of the most reliable and popular of all the hundreds of varieties of Japanese Acers. Purple leaves turning red in autumn. Small tree to 15ft after 25 years Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
Tasmanian Mimosa. A small, dense, evergreen Weeping Willow with little triangular leaves and fragrant yellow flowers in spring. Beautiful little tree. 20ft after 15 years. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
