Special flowers

Because this species grows at heights up to 3.000 meters in the Andes, it can resist low temperatures. The white trumpet flowers are very graceful and numerous.

The Apple of Sodom was already described 2,000 years ago by the Roman-Jewish historian Josephus.

The cream-colored flowers have a purple outline, and spread a banana-like smell.

The elegant pink hanging flowers are followed by tasteful oblong yellow fruits. The species originates in the Andes and can resist lower temperatures up to a minimum of -3 degC.

The most well-known bird of paradise flower with beautiful orange flowers and banana-like leaves. Minimum temperature is 5 degC.

One of the few species in nature with black flowers. These flowers have a yellow heart and grown on a small climbing plant that must be protected against frost.

This is a special appearance from the east of South Africa. The sturdy, upright stem is covered with fibers and gets a black color from natural fires.

An overwhelmingly beautiful plant from Bolivia with blue/purple trusses of flowers, and large pinnate leaves. Keep the plant during winter at a minimum of 5 degC.

The flowers of this water lily have a bright blue colour and a yellow centre.

The brown-purple flowers of this species can grow up to 30 cm! It’s a creeper from Brazil that can grow at a minimum temperature of 5 degC.

This species is found only on Robinson Crusoe Island: a small island in the Pacific Ocean 670 kilometers west of Chile.

The brown-purple (calico) spotted flowers grow on a graceful climber with heart-shaped leaves. Winter hardy up to -5 degrees Celsius.

The peculiar inflorescence of this species looks a bit like a family of canaries sitting on a branch.

A small species with bell-shaped flowers that originally grew in the cool forests of the Canary Islands. Protect the underground tubers against frost.

A species of the Canary Islands with orange flowers that resemble those of the foxglove. It is a small perennial plant which grows well in a pot.

This ornamental species has fairly large, banana-like leaves and produces large red flowers.

The blue plumbago abundantly blooms in summer with clusters of bright blue flowers, which are pollinated by butterflies.

Capers are the unopened flower buds of the caper plant. A small container plant which may even bloom in the first year (min. temperature -5 degrees Celsius).

This Aloe species has a spectacular inflorescence with hundreds of orange-brown flowers.

The coral red flowers grow in clusters of up to 30 cm large. The plant originates from Brazil and grows well as a compact container plant, at a minimum of five degrees Celsius.

The flowers of the changeling are yellow and change to orange, pink or red after pollination.

This Aloe species is named for the faint, long stripes (striata) on its leaves. However, its real highlights are the striking bright red flowers.

A species from the Himalayas with beautiful orange-red flower clusters. Can be overwintered at a minimum of 5 degrees Celsius.

The Cutnut is an unusual and rare species from Fiji and Vanuatu. The inflorescence can grow up to 1.8 metres long and has distinctive, yellowish to pink hairs.

A very graceful species with pinnate leaves that close in the evening and that has red-yellow flowers which are followed by pods with red hairs. Minimum temperature -5 degrees.

The precursor of the commonly eaten banana, with sweet bananas of about 12 cm in size. Hibernate the species at a minimum of 5 degC.

A small variety of the pomegranate, and is therefore even more suitable as a container plant in temperate climates.

A small perennial plant with flowers which form a brush of pink stamens. Suitable species for the terrace or balcony.

The green fruits smell like pineapple and taste sweet-sour. They can be eaten fresh or mixed in salads or pies. The white-red flowers are quite graceful.

Lovely tree from Madagascar with pinnate leaves and abundant flowering of bright red flowers. Overwintering is possible with a temperature of at least 10 degrees Celsius.

Blooms with plumes full of bright, orange-red flowers that are pollinated by birds. Keep the plant at a minimum of 3 degrees Celsius.

The pink flowers grow on long stems and are pollinated by birds. Grows well in the shadow, at a minimum temperature of -5 degC.

The white flowers have a center of numerous yellow stamens, and is therefore a.o. in Zimbabwe called the ‘fried-egg-tree’.

The inflorescence may be five meters high and hangs often down by the weight of the bright red flower clusters. Resistant to temperatures up -4 degrees Celsius.

A beautiful species from South Africa to grow in a tub, at a minimum temperature of 0 degC. The species produces white flowers with a light blue bract.

The yellow/golden flowers spread a delicious smell throughout the whole garden. The flowers are often used in the production of expensive perfumes.

The inflorescence of this species is overwhelming, with a big yellow flower that can bloom for a whole year and spreads a delicious smell.

The interesting green flowers of this plant closely resemble a small hummingbird.

This small bulbous plant reaches a maximum height of around 30 cm and has long, slender leaves.

An Australian plant with clusters of bright red flowers on a long stem. Easily kept species at a minimum of 7 degrees Celsius.

The inflorescence of this Banksia species looks very special, can be up to 15cm in height, and consists of hundreds of individual flowers.

This small herbaceous plant is native to Sri Lanka and is known for its many medicinal properties.

Henry's aroid has a striking dark red inflorescence low above the ground, followed by bright blue berries.

The remarkable red flowers look like the beak of the New Zealand Kaka, a parrot species. Performs well as a container plant. 

The Kyushu voodoo lily naturally occurs in parts of China, Japan and Taiwan and produces striking pink to blue fruits.

The lacebark tree is native to the eastern part of Australia, where it grows in deciduous forests as a relatively large tree.

This South African species produces orange flowers and can very well be kept as a container plant. A calming tea can be made of the leaves.

A stunningly beautiful plant with bright red flowers in the shape of a monkey’s hand. Originates from the mountain forests of Guatemala. Can withstand temperatures up to 6 degC.

This very rare bird-of-paradise-flower grows in the mountains of Swaziland and produces white flowers with a light blue petal.

This decorative Acacia species flowers extravagantly with bright yellow flowers. Sometimes the inflorescence is so heavy with flowers that the branches bend down.

An orange bird of paradise flower with narrow, speared leaves and a slight red accent in the flowers. Keep this species at a minimum temperature of –5 degC.

A climbing container plant from the mountains of Nepal, with large, white trumpet flowers. Can be kept outside at a minimum temperature of -3 degrees Celsius.

Desert plant with spiny stems and striking red flowers. Can be kept in a large pot at a minimum temperature of -15 degC.

The oleander is a well-known plant from the Mediterranean with many striking, white-pink flowers that smell wonderful.

De paintbrush is a special, small-staying species with a striking inflorescence.

A passionflower with purplish white flowers and orange, sweet passion fruits. The species grows originally in Brazil and can endure lower temperatures to a minimum of 4 degC.

A small passionflower white flowers and red, ribbed fruits that burst open upon ripening. Can be grown as an indoor or container plant.

This species has a pink inflorescence and can be grown well as a container plant because of its compact growth. Hibernate at a minimum of 5 degC.

A small banana species with a beautiful pink inflorescence that is followed by sweet pink edible bananas. A nice plant to keep in a container at a minimum of 0 degC.

After the pink bloom, pods grow which burst open when ripe with a clearly audible noise. The plant has pretty, pinnate leaves.

A beautiful species from New Zealand with grey-green hairy leaves and elegant red flowers. Subtropical plant that needs a sunny spot and can be kept in a pot.

The big delicious pomegranate is rich in polyphenols, vitamin C and potassium. The species is in particular cultivated around the Mediterranean Sea.

Rare sub-tropical species from New Zealand with many red flowers, forming bristles on long flower stems.

A wild sunflower species found on rocky soils in the southeastern United States. The plant grows as an annual and blooms at the end of the summer with many golden yellow flowers of several centimeters

Starting during its second year, this plant produces blue flower clusters of up to 45 cm. The plant originally grew in Madeira and can be overwintered at a temperature of at least 5 degC.

The trumpet-shaped flowers of this Brugmansia species are strikingly coloured with a yellow base and a red tip.

A container plant that remains small and has beautiful clusters of red flowers and pods that hang on the plant for a long time. The seeds rattle in the pods if it’s windy.

The red-green flowers are native to Western Australia and grow to be quite pretty. A beautiful, compact plant for the patio or balcony. 

A diverse, beautiful species that grows well as an annual plant. Flowers are edible and famous for the hibiscustea. In Senegal the leaves are used like spinach.

The outstanding, dark-red flowers are rich in nectar and form sausage-like fruits after pollination by megabats.

A container plant with pretty, red brush-like flowers which attract all sorts of insects. Can withstand some light frost.

The sea onion is a bulbous plant native to the Mediterranean region. In nature it grows along dry, rocky coasts and hillsides of Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Seed fluff of the silk tree is used for making traditional canoe’s, paper and rope. The species can withstand light frost and resembles to the kapok tree.

Species from the dry areas of Western Australia, which has alluring bright red flowers. These flowers bloom above the climbing stems and create an interesting contrast with their dry environment.

This species has a beautiful red inflorescence and blue-greenish edible bananas. The species can survive frost at a minimum of -5 degC.

Grows originally in the hills of Taiwan and has a purple/red inflorescence, followed by edible bananas. Hibernate at a minimum of 5 degC.

Biennial plant from the slopes of the volcano Teide on Tenerife with an impressive, red inflorescence that can reach up to 3 meters tall.

The seeds have an important role in Hindu medicine, and grow in pods with velvety soft hairs. It is a tropical climbing plant that also grows well as an annual plant.

The flower trusses with beautiful purple/yellow flowers grow directly from the stem and can be up to 35 cm big.

A bizarre flower from India, that grows from a bulb and is spotted brown and yellow.

A tropical plant from the rainforest of Costa Rica, with decorative leaves and yellow flowers that have the shape of a windmill.

A rare white variety of the red kaka beak. In the wild, this species is almost extinct. Fortunately, the species is cultivated in large worldwide.

White orchid tree   A plant from India with remarkable, large, white flowers and heart-shaped leaves. The plant can withstand light frost. 5 seeds

A small passionflower from the dryer forests of South America with white/purple flowers. Grows well as an indoor or container plant at a minimum of 0 degC.

A tropical plant from southern Africa with bright yellow flowers that attract many butterflies and bees. Older plants can withstand some degrees of frost. 

A rare yellow bird of paradise flower, that is named after Nelson Mandela. The minimum temperature of this species is 5 degC.

A small vine with beautiful lemon-yellow flowers. The species originates from South Africa and can easily been taken care off.

The yellow flowers are pollinated by birds in Australia which can reach the nectar with their long beaks. A beautiful, compact plant for the patio or balcony. 

A tropical shrub or small tree, with fragrant yellow flowers and elegant seeds that are also called ‘lucky nuts’.