A selection of excellent landscaping aroids from around the world.

Here you'll find a selection of Brugmansias that we think are particularly suited to landscaping.

Calatheas are related to heliconias, gingers and costus. Here you'll find calatheas that we think are particularly good landscaping plants.

Our cordyline collection will be available in Sept 08.
Cordylines are native to a number of places including Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii. In recent years they have gained tremendous popularity as a landscaping plant. New and colorful hybrids, their ability to hold their own in a drought and the way in which they compliment so many other tropicals has led to a sort of cordymania in Australia.
Cordylines are very easy to grow. They like rich soil with good drainage and fertilizer in the growing season. Some cordylines prefer partial shade, some color up better in full sun and some are comfortable with both. Gardeners in high humidity areas can grower a wider range of cordylines in full sun. If you would like to landscape with cordylines but aren't sure which ones to purchase, we have beginner cordyline packs.
You'll find more information on them in our blog.

Costus are tropical plants related to gingers in heliconias. They originate from areas all over the globe including Africa, the New World and Australia. There is so much variability in costus that it is hard to generalize about them. Some flower from the top of the stem, some from the base of the plant and some from both! There are hairy ones, pretty ones, full sun and part shade costus. Many are so cold tolerant that they will grow in England some prefer warmth.
In general and when in doubt costus like part shade and well drained soil rich in organic matter.
I believe them to be highly underutilized as landscaping plants. You'll find more information about them on our blog.

Curcuma is a genus of about 80 accepted species in the plant family Zingiberaceae that contains such species as turmeric and Siam Tulip. The are deciduous and therefore great for the climate challenged gardener.

Gingers constitute a wide and diverse family within the Zingiberales. The are closely related to heliconias, costus and bananas. There are over 1200 species of gingers, over 1000 of them occurring in Tropical Asia. There are even a few native to Australia! Gingers are not only used ornamentally but also medicinally and as a food source.
As a rule they tend to be more cold hardy than heliconias and prefer partial shade. Like heliconias, they like rich well drained soil and are heavy feeders. Torch gingers are more tolerant of heavy clay than other gingers.
You'll find more information on gingers in our blog.

Heliconias are tropical plants originating mostly from Central and South America. They are generally found in heavily forested areas along creek banks or in disturbed areas. Most Heliconias will live and grow in up to 40% shade. They like high humidity, bright light, moist soil rich in organic matter, a protected position and good drainage. Heliconias are heavy feeders and appreciate fertilising and mulching during the growing season.

Rhizomes should be planted with the top protruding out of the soil. Water well and mulch, re-water as the soil dries out. After flowering, cut back the spent flower stems to make room for new growth. As tropical plants, Heliconias prefer temperatures over 20C. However, there are several heliconias that are suitable for coastal areas all the way down to Sydney.

If possible we recommend potting your rhizomes up. They can be planted out when they shoot and establish roots. If you are in a particularly cold area it is best to purchase your heliconias in spring so that they have a full growing season before encountering winter conditions.
You'll find more information on them in our blog.

These are tried and proven varieties that grow well in Brisbane. If you are a novice grower from Brisbane we suggest you try these. For more in depth information please refer to the article "Heliconias For Brisbane" in our blog.

Pandanus have about 600 known species. They vary from small shrubs to trees over 20 meters high. They commonly form stilt roots and strappy leaves but there are exceptions to this.
Here you'll find a selection of landscaping pandanus suitable to the tropics and subtropics. You'll receive a large bare rooted pup.

Tapeinchilos are rhizomatous herbs from New Guinea, Indonesia, Australia and the Solomon Islands. They are very tropical and prefer warm and moist conditions. You'll find more information on them in our blog.