Updated 10/04/25 Tropical gardens are becoming increasingly popular in Britain. Their relaxing presence makes us feel like we’re on holiday without even leaving home. The plants are impactful and contemporary, but the overall feel is timeless, and they’re also really low maintenance. Many tropical plants are hardier than you might think and will survive cold [...]

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To bring a touch of the tropics into your home and garden, bring the architectural beauty of palm trees into the space. The sturdy trunks and leaves of palms will bring structure to the garden, used as a focal point or within borders with a holiday style. 1. Chamaerops humilis (dwarf fan palm) [...]

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If you’ve been somewhere hot and want a reminder of your holiday, try out a palm tree for size. The Chusan palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) is a lovely thick, hairy-trunked palm with beautiful fan-shaped green leaves. It will tolerate British winters, though if you live in a particularly exposed area you might like to give [...]

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