Fascicularia bicolor

A hardy bromeliad in most areas, subject to good drainage. Blue flowers from August to October with surrounding leaves turning red. Makes a large clump.

2L   Perennial   £18.00

Fatsia polycarpa

The much admired alternative to the classic Fatsia japonica, but this time with matt green leaves and longer 'fingers'. Believed to be the hardier species. 4m

2L     £12.00

Ficus benghalensis 'Audrey'

A nice form of this classic houseplant, this time with attractive white leaf veining. Very tolerant and good with more moderate light levels. 2m or so, but easy to prune.

2L   Exotic   £18.00

Ficus 'Brown Turkey'

The classic hardy fruiting fig in the UK, often producing sizeable crops. Note: fruit takes two seasons to develop and ripen. 3-5m but can be pruned.

2L     £12.00

Ficus carica 'Ice Crystal'

A hardy fig with snowflake-like leaves. Seems not to fruit in the UK but a fabulous foliage plant. 3-4m.

3L     £15.00

Ficus 'Violette Dauphine'

Strong growing fruiting fig. Needs a little more shelter and warmth to ripen than 'Brown Turkey' but nicer tasting fruits. 4-5m but can be pruned.

3L     £15.00

Fuchsia hatschbachii

A fairly new and very charming hardy species; classic slender flowers but much nicer glossy foliage, tinted red. 1m

2L     £9.00