Seeds of Exotic & Carnivorous Plants 

 

 

Carnivorous
Plants for conservatories, hot greenhouse and Houseplants
Prefer acidic soils, do not use lime or bonemeal, sow on surface of moist compost in bright light keep moist, transpalnt after 3-4 leaves develop. Feed with a  very weak liquid feed occasionally to promote vigorous growth. Potted plants require high humidity and temp of approx 80F they should be stood in a tray of water preferably rain water, always water from the bottom, the tray should be left to dry out before replenishing, do not let compost dry out.

 

Venus Fly Trap Dionaea muscipula
The well known carnivorous plant Venus fly trap that lures the prey with sweet smelling nectar. The leaf is made up of 2 hinged lobes that has many sensitive hairs inside and when the prey touches the hairs it triggers the lobes to close trapping the insect inside.
Please note artificially triggering the trap may cause the plant to die.
UK delivery only.
Sow the seed at 25 to 30C and high humidity on the surface of a carnivorous mix 50% sand or perlite to 50% peat moss, keep moist and high humidity, shade from direct sunlight, germination 5-6 weeks experience in seed germination useful. Can be sown all year round.

pkt 10 seeds

 

 

 

Sarracenia Minor
Sarracenia Minor Pitcher Plant
Hooded pitcher plant a dwarf plant up to 35cm tall. Yellow flowers up to late spring.

Av 15 seeds

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarracenia Purpurea
Sarracenia Purpurea purple Pitcher Plant.

Av 15 seeds          

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarracenia Flava
Yellow Flower, Erect yellow green pitchers with raised lids.
Sarracenia lures insects into its pitcher-like cylinder with a sweet aroma.

Av 15 seeds             

 

 

Sarracenia flava pitcher plant

 

 

 

 

Sarracenia Leucophylla
Pitcher plant.
Commonly known as the white pitcher plant. Crimson flowers one of the most colourful pitcher plants.

Av 15 seeds             

 

 

Sarracenia Leucophylla

 

 

 

Sarracenia Rubra
Sweet pitcher plant. The pitcher leaves are veined reddish in colour, the lid of the pitcher is red. Flowers from spring to early summer, the flowers are deep red in colour with a strong scent..

Av 15 seeds             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cardamom         Exotic flower/Herb
Elettaria cardamomum
Perennial 1 gram    Av   22-26seeds
 Cardamom produces an aromatic fruit used as a spice, grow in a hot house or conservatory. A tropical plant that flowers in the second season under ideal conditions. Uses of Cardamom, an old Chinese medicinal herb, culinary herb and aromatic herb.

£1.50 Av 1 gram pkt

 

 

Albizzia julibrissin  40 seeds £2.15
Silk Tree
Small tree or shrub with fern like leaves, flowers in summer, flower heads are yellow to green in colour. A medicinal herb.
£2.15 Av 40 seeds


 

 

Bay Tree

Laurus nobilis
Bay Tree, Laurel, Sweet Bay, Sweet Laurel.
Evergreen shrub/tree with glossy green leaves, Zone 8, scented flowers borne during spring. Grow in moist fertile soil in full sun to partial shade keep protected from cold winds. The leaves are used fresh or dried and as an ingredient for 'Bouquet Garni' Bay leaves commonly used in stews and soups. A tea can be made from the dried leaves. Has a long history of medicinal uses. May require protection during winter in the UK. RHS Award of Garden Merit
    £2.30 Av 8 stratified seeds

 


 

 

 

Strelitzia reginae seeds from Nickys flower seeds

Strelitzia reginae  height up to 1.2m
Crane flower, Bird of paradise
Greenhouse indoor plant the epitome of exotics, beautiful purple and orange exotic flowers in abundance during spring, large blade like leaves. Uses include cut flower/foliage, landscaping, flowering pot plant, container, patio plant. Feed well during the growing season, grow outdoors through the warmer months and bring indoors for frost protection autumn onwards.

 Av 8 seeds

 

 
Strelitzia nicolai  height up to 750cm
Short stem, white flowers up to 20cm long with blue corollas, a clump forming perennial (tender). Ideal for conservatories, large containers. Known as the white bird of paradise due to the stunning exotic white flowers.

Av 8 seeds

 

Banana
These seeds are very erratic and can take a couple of months or more to germinate. Pre soak seeds for 24 hours in warm water, germinate at 25°C sowing just below the compost surface. Do not discard seeds too early.
Keep well fed and watered during the growing season, require a sunny situation, conservatory, protected patio during summer etc.

Musa coccinea
Scarlet banana
Growing up to 5 feet tall is ideal for containers and can be used for cut flowers. Leaf blades approx 3ft long yellow tubular flowers.
Min temp 7 deg C
 £2.50 Av 5 seeds


Musa ensete

 Musa ensete
Ensete ventricosum. Abyssinian banana, Ethiopian banana.
Fast growing, olive-green leaves with bright red mid ribs underneath, white flowers, bronze red bracts ideal for conservatories and bedding. Height up to 6m.
Min temp 8 deg C
A£2.75 Av 8 seeds

 
Musa velutina  pkt of 8 seeds £2.20
Velvet Pink banana
Height 4-5ft. Leaves are oblong and approx 1m long, pink/red bracts, pale yellow flowers. A plant ideal for indoor use. In ideal conditions it produces velvety soft, hairy pink fruits.
£2.20 Av 8 seeds