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Growing exotic plants in the garden
has always been and in my opinion always will be a very popular
garden style (especially among men). The extensive plant range
contains fully hardy exotics (Fatsia) , fully hardy exotic
looking plants (Phormiums) and the tender exotics (Brugmansia).
Tender exotics need winter protection either by bringing inside,
placing in the greenhouse or wrapping in
horticultural
fleece.
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There are two main themes to exotic
gardens; jungle effect (palms,
bamboo & large leaved plants)
or arid plants (cacti, succulents & aroids). In this mix of
plants you can add exotic flowers and exotic fruit to give your
border extra punch. To fill the gaps between your prize exotics
use ferns, bamboos and grasses
to add a contrast and make your plants stand out.
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Achieving a tropical garden in the
UK is relatively straight forward once you know your plants cold
hardiness. Most exotic plants are quite hardy and can
withstand some degree of cold if the soil is free draining, but
waterlogged exotics are lost in frost.
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