Abbotsbury Plant Sales Online Catalogue

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Our selection of shrubs and trees includes plants from many parts of the world, such as Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. We have chosen plants for exotic flowers, beautiful foliage and for their architectural or sculptural shapes. Most are hardy in British gardens with a little care when planting.

Displaying specimens 1 to 93 of 93

Ref #: 146 Type: Hardy Cost: £8.50
Acacia dealbata
A fast growing tree with silvery green foliage and scented yellow flowers in spring. Hardy in most areas if placed in sun and shelter. Height : 4-5m.

Ref #: 148 Type: Hardy Cost: £8.50
Acacia pravissima
A lovely small tree with arching branches covered by triangular blue grey foliage. Cluster of pale yellow flowers in spring. Hardy in most areas or may be grown in a large conservatory. Height : 2-3m.

Ref #: 149 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £8.50
Aeonium arboreum
These exotic succulents can be grown outside in very warm, coastal gardens or make wonderful container specimens. This one produces huge rosettes of green leaves up to 30cm. across and will form a stout trunk. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 333 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £7.95
Aeonium arboreum 'Purpureum'
Makes a nice multistemmed shrub with rosettes of purple tinged green leaves. Colours best in full sun. Grow as a beautiful container plant with protection in winter. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 150 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £8.50
Aeonium arboreum 'Schwarzkopf'
Large rosettes of ruby red leaves on thick stems and eventually a huge spike of many tiny yellow flowers. Superb as a container plant outside in summer and protected indoors in winter. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 334 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £9.50
Aeonium 'Blushing Beauty'
A beautiful form which produces multiple rosettes on a short stem, ending up a a large domed shaped shrub. Leaves are green with red edges. Can withstand light frosts. Good for containers. Height : 60cms.

Ref #: 152 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £7.50
Aeonium haworthii
This species will form a dramatic specimen with a branched trunk topped with bright green rosettes of succulent foliage and is relatively hardy. A wonderful exotic pot specimen. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 153 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £12.50
Agave americana
A dramatic, spiky foliage plant, ideal for mild seaside gardens to give a Mediterranean look or as a container specimen. Beautiful blue grey foliage. Larger plants are hardy if kept dry in winter. Height : 1-2m.

Various sizes usually available. Please enquire.

Ref #: 154 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £12.50
Agave americana 'Variegata'
As above but with broad cream or yellow stripes down the edges of the leaves. Hardy in mild areas when large or superb in pots. Height: 1-2m.

Various sizes usually available. Please enquire.

Ref #: 296 Type: Conservatory Cost: £8.50
Agave attenuata
One of the most beautiful Agaves with rosettes of soft apple green leaves covered in a white bloom on a short trunk. Not hardy outside but a lovely container plant overwintered in the conservatory. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 391 Type: half hardy Cost: £7.50
Aloe aculeata
A stemless Aloe from Northern South Africa with rosettes of blue grey spiny leaves. Racemes of yellow or orange flowers. For container growing kept frost free in winter. Height : 1m.

We can provide more information on growing this and other Aloes if required

Ref #: 395 Type: half hardy Cost: £7.50
Aloe africana
A beautiful tree Aloe from the Eastern Cape making a large plant with a stout trunk. Makes an impressive specimen in a large container, producing its yellow flowers in late summer. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 337 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £9.50
Aloe alooides
A sturdy single stemmed Aloe growing to 2m. with very long, green, sword shaped leaves with red edges. Spikes of lemon yellow flowers in winter. This species should stand light frosts when established or excellent in containers.

Ref #: 157 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £8.50
Aloe arborescens
Another good plant for the Mediterranean look. From South Africa this has a large rosette of spiny succulent leaves on a tall stem and produces beautiful spikes of red or yellow flowers in winter and spring. Hardy in Cornwall, otherwise grow in pots. Height : 90cm.

Ref #: 341 Type: Hardy Cost: £7.50
Aloe brevifolia
A ground covering species with groups of compact blue leaved rosettes. Stems of light scarlet flowers in late summer. Hardy in a sunny, well drained position. Height : 15cms.

Ref #: 396 Type: hardy Cost: £7.50
Aloe broomii
A species from the Northern Cape, growing on rocky ridges. Dense rosettes of bright green leaves can reach up to 1m. in diameter. Stems of bright yellow flowers up to 1m. tall in late summer. Should be able to withstand light frosts.

Ref #: 392 Type: half hardy Cost: £7.50
Aloe castanea
From Northern Transvaal this species forms dense rosettes of grey green leaves, eventually making a stout stem. Flowers are yellow on tall racemes and are produced when the plants are quite young. For containers brought in doors in winter. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 399 Type: hardy Cost: £7.50
Aloe comptonii
From rocky places in Cape Province this species will withstand some frost. A suckering plant with grey green rosettes and conical heads of scarlet flowers in late summer. Height : 80cms.

Ref #: 398 Type: half hardy Cost: £6.50
Aloe dewettii
The largest of the spotted Aloes from Northern Natal. A large rosette of green leaves with white spots and a tall inflorescence with up to 20 flower heads. Flowers are coral red. For containers with protection from severe frosts. Height : 90cms.

Ref #: 293 Type: Conservatory Cost: £8.50
Aloe dichotoma
A large tree like Aloe from South Africa with a thick trunk and fleshy blue green leaves. Not hardy but makes an amazing container specimen. Height : 1-2m.

Available summer 2008

Ref #: 254 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £9.50
Aloe ferox
A large Aloe from South Africa growing on a single stem with fleshy grey green leaves and panicles of orange red flowers in summer. Should be hardy in mild areas or makes a superb container plant. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 402 Type: conservatory Cost: £6.50
Aloe krapohliana
A desert species from Namaqualand for the greenhouse. Glaucous leaves with darker bands and short racemes of scarlet flowers in summer. Height : 30cms.

Ref #: 403 Type: half hardy Cost: £7.50
Aloe littoralis
A large tree species from northern South Africa. Younger plants have beautiful blue green leaves with a few white spots. Many branched inflorescences of pale pink flowers. This species will flower on young plants but will need frost protection. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 255 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £8.50
Aloe marlothii
Another tree like Aloe with very long grey fleshy leaves and spikes of yellow orange flowers in summer. Good conservatory or container specimen. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 404 Type: hardy Cost: £7.50
Aloe peglerae
A robust high altitude species from the Central Transvaal which makes compact rosettes of inward curving leaves, often tinged red. Short stems of red buds open to greenish cream flowers in summer. Worth trying for possible hardiness. Height : 30cms.

Ref #: 401 Type: hardy Cost: £7.50
Aloe petricola
A striking plant from Eastern Transvaal growing in exposed, rocky positions. Dense rosettes of blue green leaves, often with a pinkish tinge. The multiflowered racemes have red buds opening to greenish white flowers in late summer. May be hardy if given excellent drainage. Height : 50cms.

Ref #: 159 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £7.50
Aloe plicatilis
A South African tree Aloe forming a thick grey stem with long leaves in a fan shape. Scarlet flowers in late summer. Plant in a conservatory or in a container outside and protect from hard frost. Height : 1m.

Available summer 2008

Ref #: 397 Type: hardy Cost: £7.50
Aloe reitzii
A handsome plant from the Eastern Transvaal with large rosettes of glaucous green leaves. Branched inflorescences of many bright red flowers in spring. A high altitude species which should be hardy in a well drained, very sunny site. Height : 80cms.

Ref #: 339 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £9.50
Aloe speciosa
A shrubby species growing to 5m. in South Africa. The long sword shaped leaves are beautiful glaucous blue tinged with red on the edges. Short stems of greenish white flowers open from red buds in winter. Stand light frosts. Height : 2/3m.

Ref #: 420 Type: half hardy Cost: £7.50
Aloe striata
A beautiful Aloe from the Southern Cape which has rosettes of broad blue green leaves edged in red or pink. Short spikes of brilliant coral red flowers in late winter. Superb as a container specimen. Ht. 60-80cms.

Ref #: 160 Type: Hardy Cost: £8.50
Aloe striatula
A hardy Aloe making a branching bush of green succulent leaves with many beautiful yellow orange flower spikes in summer. Plant in full sun in a very well drained soil. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 320 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £9.50
Aloe succotrina
This Aloe makes large rosettes of blue green leaves up to 1m. high and may be hardy in milder areas if kept fairly dry. Spikes of bright red flowers in winter. Height: 1m.

Ref #: 257 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £8.50
Aloe thraskii
This is worth growing as a conservatory or container specimen for its attractive glaucous foliage and spikes of lemon yellow, green tipped flowers in summer. Will tolerate light frosts. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 400 Type: half hardy Cost: £6.50
Aloe wickensii
From the Northern Transvaal this species would be best in containers. It has rosettes of leathery glaucous leaves and stems of deep red buds opening to yellow flowers in summer. Height : 90cms.

Ref #: 422 Type: conservatory Cost: £6.95
Alogyne huegelii
A very beautiful flowering shrub for either the conservatory or a container outside in summer. Has many large Hibiscus like blue flowers thoughout summer. Overwinter frost free. Ht. 1.5m

Ref #: 162 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.50
Astelia chatamica 'Silver Spear'
A New Zealand plant with beautiful silver foliage. It forms an evergreen clump of sword shaped leaves reaching about 1m. high and wide. Hardy in most parts of the U.K and also makes a superb container plant.

Ref #: 258 Type: Hardy Cost: £8.50
Astelia nervosa 'Westland Red'
A stunning foliage plant from New Zealand with silvery bronze, sword like leaves which turn redder in colder weather. Good in containers or planted in a cool, fertile soil with some frost protection when young. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 164 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.50
Beschorneria yuccoides
An architectural Yucca like plant from Mexico making rosettes of long sword shaped blue leaves and producing huge spikes of amazing green and red flowers. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in sun. Height ; 1-2m.

Ref #: 347 Type: Hardy Cost: £6.50
Calceolaria integrifolia
An unusual small shrub from Chile with soft, hairy foliage and brilliant yellow pouch shaped flowers in late summer. Warm, sheltered position. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 165 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.50
Cantua buxifolia
A very beautiful small shrub from the Andes with graceful drooping branches of semi evergreen foliage and bright cherry red tubular flowers in spring. Warm sheltered position. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 166 Type: Hardy Cost: £7.95
Cestrum newellii
A very pretty shrub for a warm wall with soft green leaves and clusters of bright red tubular flowers from July to October. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 167 Type: Hardy Cost: £7.95
Clerodendron bungei
A very attractive large shrub with dramatic heart shaped leaves, purple underneath, and pink flower heads like Hydrangeas in late summer. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 168 Type: Hardy Cost: £8.50
Clerodendron trichotomum fargesii
A superb plant for late summer colour and scent. It forms a large shrub or small tree with maroon and white very fragrant flowers followed by blue berries. Height : 2m.

Ref #: 170 Type: Hardy Cost: £7.50
Cordyline australis
A very architectural, hardy, palm like shrub with long sword shaped leaves on to of a slim trunk. Panicles of fragrant white flowers on older plants. Superb as a specimen or in containers.

Larger specimens usually available. Please enquire for sizes and prices.

Ref #: 172 Type: Hardy Cost: £9.95
Cordyline australis Red Star'
One of the best red leaved forms with rich ruby coloured leaves. A lovely structural plant for borders, pots and tubs. Height : 2-3m.

Ref #: 173 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.50
Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'
A beautiful variegated form with foliage striped in green and cream. Plant in well drained soil in sun or use in containers. Best with some winter protection. Height : 2-3m.

Ref #: 179 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £12.50
Dacydium cupressinum
A rare and beautiful New Zealand conifer for the mildest areas or the conservatory. It makes a small tree with pendulous branches of tiny green leaves that turn to copper in winter. Moist soil, part shade and shelter. Height : 3-4m.

Ref #: 180 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £9.50
Dasylirion acrotrichum
An exotic looking spiky succulent from Mexico with long narrow grey leaves edged . It is very slow growing but eventually reaches 1-1.5m. and may produce a tall flower spike with many white flowers. Plant in full sun in a very well drained soil.

Ref #: 181 Type: Hardy Cost: £8.50
Dichroa febrifuga
A very striking Hydrangea like shrub from China with vivid blue flower heads in late summer and autumn. Needs shelter and an acid soil.
Not suitable for poor chalk soils.

Ref #: 309 Type: Hardy Cost: £8.50
Dodonea viscosa 'Purpurea'
A vigorous evergreen shrub or small tree with purplish red foliage and attractive Hop like pink capsules in late summer. Good for dry conditions and salt winds in any fertle, well drained soil. Height : 2-3m.

Ref #: 338 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £6.50
Echeveria 'Black Knight'
Stunning ground cover succulent with rosettes of almost black leaves, best when grown in sun. Plant in a gritty, free daining soil or in containers. Height : 15cms.

Ref #: 336 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £6.50
Echeveria elegans
A lovely small succulent with multiple rosettes of steely blue leaves. Echeverias can be hardy in mild areas if planted in very well drained soil in sun. This one makes a carpet of beautiful foliage. Height : 20cms.

Ref #: 419 Type: half hardy Cost: £8.50
Echeveria 'Mauna Loa'
A stunning succulent for containers with large grey leaves tinged with pink and orange at the tips. Spikes of coral pink flowers in late summer. Needs very good drainage and to be kept dry in winter.

Ref #: 383 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £6.25
Echeveria 'Violet Queen'
A beautiful variety with large rosettes of blue grey leaves tinged with purple. For gritty soil in full sun or containers. Height : 15cms.

Ref #: 182 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £8.50
Echium fastuosum
A superb shrub from Madiera with large silvery grey leaves and dense panicles of deep blue bell shaped flowers from April to August. For mild seaside gardens or a cool conservatory. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 183 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £8.50
Echium pininana
The tree Echium has huge dark green leaves up to 30cm. long and enormous spikes of blue flowers up to 4m. high in summer. Although strictly a biennial new shoots often appear after flowering and it will self seed easily. Hardiest when grown in a poor soil.

Available late spring 2008

Ref #: 184 Type: Hardy Cost: £8.50
Eriobotrya japonica
The Japanese Loquat makes a superb, large leaved evergreen shrub with glossy foliage up to 30cm. long. Hardy in most areas. Height : 3-4m.

Ref #: 189 Type: Hardy Cost: £7.50
Fatsia japonica
A wonderful shrub for tropical looking foliage with huge glossy green leaves and large panicles of creamy white flowers in autumn. Height : 1-2m.

Larger specimens usually available. Please enquire for sizes and prices.

Ref #: 190 Type: Hardy Cost: £5.75
Fuchsia bacillaris
A beautiful and quite hardy species forming a small shrub with tiny leaves and coral red flowers throughout most of the year. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 192 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £12.50
Furcraea longaeva
An impressive Yucca lookalike but more friendly as it has no spines. Huge rosettes of blue green leaves and flower spikes up to 4m. high after a few years. For milder gardens bur also possible in containers. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 302 Type: Hardy Cost: £6.50
Grevillea 'Canberra Gem'
A beautiful easily grown shrub with dark green Rosemary like foliage and scarlet flowers during several months of the year. Ideal for hot dy situations and seaside gardens. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 194 Type: Hardy Cost: £6.95
Grevillea rosmarinifolia
A pretty Australian shrub, looking like a Rosemary, with a long display of honeysuckle like red and cream flowers. Good for hot, sunny positions. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 299 Type: Conservatory Cost: £6.50
Hardenbergia violacea
A beautiful climber for the conservatory from New Zealand that will twine up a suitable support to around 3m. Many spikes of rich purple pea flowers are produced throughout winter. Requires only protection from severe frost. Height : 2-3m.

Ref #: 387 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £8.50
Isoplexis sceptrum
A beautiful woodland shrub from Madiera with large hairy leaves and short spikes of dark orange Foxglove like flowers in May. Grow in light shade in a sheltered site. Height : 1.5.

Ref #: 421 Type: hardy Cost: £5.65
Lampranthus spectabilis
Beautiful creeping succulents for really hot, dry banks or Mediterranean gardens. Brilliantly coloured flowers all summer. Various colours available. Ht. 15-20cms.

Ref #: 390 Type: hardy Cost: £8.50
Melanoselinum decipiens
An amazing plant from Madiera growing like a giant Angelica on a woody stem. Attractive foliage and huge pale pink fragrant flower heads. Grow in good soil in part shade. Height : 1.5m.

Ref #: 199 Type: Hardy Cost: £10.50
Musa basjoo
The Japanese Hardy Banana. This superb foliage plant is root hardy in many southern areas and will produce several tall stems that will regrow even if cut down by winter if the rootstock is protected. Huge tropical looking leaves up to 2m. long. Height : 2-3m.

Larger specimens are usually available. Please enquire for sizes and prices.

Ref #: 270 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £9.50
Musa lasiocarpa
A new and fairly hardy Banana with very large glaucous green leaves on a short fat trunk. Produces an amazing yellow flower after a few years. Hardy with protection in mild areas or a superb container plant. Height : 1-2m.

Available summer 2008

Ref #: 201 Type: Hardy Cost: £7.50
Olearia scilloniensis
An ideal seaside shrub forming neat bushes of grey foliage which are completely covered in white daisy flowers in May and June. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 202 Type: Hardy Cost: £8.50
Opuntia grandis
An unusual hardy Cactus that does well outdoors if planted in a very free draining soil. Large flat grey pads with tiny spines. Also an interesting container plant. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 424 Type: hardy Cost: £5.95
Parahebe perfoliata
An unusual small shrub with trailing stems of circular grey leaves and spikes of dainty pale blue flowers in late summer. Grow in a well drained soil in full sun. Ht. 80-90cms.

Ref #: 204 Type: Hardy Cost: £8.50
Paulownia tomentosa
A hardy deciduous tree from China with very large velvety leaves and fragrant lilac pink foxglove like flowers on mature specimens. Can be pollarded annually to produce huge, tropical looking foliage. Height : 10m.

Ref #: 208 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.95
Phormium ' Jester'
One of the most brightly coloured varieties with upright leaves striped in dark green and pink. A smaller growing variety, ideal for pots and best planted in full sun. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 277 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.95
Phormium ' Sundowner'
One of the most dramatic Phormiums growing up to 2m. high with leaves variegated dark green, pink and red. Makes a superb and very tough specimen.

Ref #: 205 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.95
Phormium 'Apricot Queen'
A superb architectural plant with long sword shaped leaves striped in green, yellow and apricot. Perfect for borders in sun or part shade or container growing. Provides excellent foliage colour at all times of year. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 207 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.95
Phormium 'Cream Delight'
This variety has a weeping habit and leaves striped in green and cream. It makes a graceful mound or looks great in a large container. Height : 1.5m.

Ref #: 209 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.95
Phormium 'Pink Panther'
A smaller growing variety with arching leaves striped in bronze and pink. Evergreen and salt resistant, it does best in a moist soil in full sun. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 276 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.95
Phormium 'Pink Stripe'
An excellent upright growing Phormium cultivar with dark bronze green leaves edged in bright pink. Great architectural container plant. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 210 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.95
Phormium 'Rainbow Queen'
An upright growing variety with colourful foliage of bronze and pink. An excellent plant for growing at the front of borders or in pots. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 278 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.95
Phormium tenax 'Variegata'
Another excellent specimen Phormium. A strong growing plant making a large clump of upright green and cream leaves. Tough and hardy. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 211 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.95
Phormium 'Yellow Wave'
A good strong growing variety that makes a large clump of weeping yellow and green foliage. Very striking as a specimen plant or in large containers. Height : 1.5m.

Ref #: 280 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.50
Pinus wallichiana
Bhutan Pine. An elegant specimen tree, best in a fairly sheltered position, with very long blue green needles hanging from the branches. Not good for very chalky soil. Height : 4-5m.

Ref #: 298 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.95
Protea cynaroides
The King Protea is one of the easiest Proteas to grow either in full sun in a very well drained acid soil or in a large tub in colder areas. Huge pinkish crimson flowers in spring and summer on established plants. Height : 1.5m.

Ref #: 216 Type: Hardy Cost: £9.50
Pseudopanax arboreus
A handsome large shrub from New Zealand with large, five fingered, glossy green leaves and clusters of tiny fragrant flowers in winter. A good foliage specimen for milder gardens. Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 217 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.50
Pseudopanax crassifolius
An extraordinary shrub from New Zealand, slow growing, often on a single upright stem. The leaves are very long, narrow and dark purple with an orange midrib. An excellent exotic for an architectural feature. Height : 2-3m.

Ref #: 218 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.50
Pseudopanax ferox
A stunning hardy evergreen architectural shrub from New Zealand with long toothed leaves with a mottled brown colouring which hang down from the stems. Very slow growing but interesting ! Height : 1-2m.

Ref #: 219 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.50
Puya chilensis
A stunning exotic flowering plant from Chile that produces 1m. tall flower spike of yellow, blue and green flowers in summer on top of a large very spiny rosette of grey green foliage. Plant in a hot, sunny spot in a very well drained soil. Height : 1m.

Ref #: 283 Type: Hardy Cost: £8.50
Puya mirabilis
An unusual bromeliad from Bolivia, hardy and flowering even when small. Rosettes of narrow spiny leaves and stems of greenish funnel shaped flowers in summer. Very gritty soil in full sun. Height : 60cm.

Ref #: 306 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £6.50
Sollya heterophylla
A beautiful Australian climber which is hardy in the South or can be grown in the conservatory in cold areas. Narrow glossy green folaige and masses of brilliant blue bell shaped flowers all summer and autumn. Sheltered position in sun or light shade. Height : 2-3m.

Ref #: 221 Type: Conservatory Cost: £12.50
Strelitzia nicolae
The beautiful white form of the Bird of Paradise flower which makes a very large tropical looking specimen with huge banana shaped leaves and exotic blue and white flowers. Needs a frost free conservatory in winter. Height : 2-3m.

Ref #: 222 Type: Conservatory Cost: £12.50
Strelitzia reginae
Bird of Paradise. Often seen as a cut flower but easy to grow as a conservatory specimen. Large foliage and spikes of exotic blue and orange flowers. Needs good light, warmth and feeding to flower well. Height : 1-2m.

Larger specimens often available. Please enquire for sizes and prices.

Ref #: 225 Type: Hardy Cost: £12.50
Yucca gloriosa 'Variegata'
A beautiful form forming a short, thick trunk topped with long sword shaped leaves striped in green and yellow. Tall spikes of white flowers in summer. Superb container specimen.

Ref #: 227 Type: Half Hardy Cost: £8.50
Yucca whipplei
One of the most attractive species, although not as hardy as the others. It forms large rosettes of thin sharp blue grey leaves on short stems and eventually produces tall spikes of fragrant creamy white flowers. Height : 1m.