Bismarckia Palm | Bismarckia nobilis Size:19cm The spreading habit is ideal

The spreading habit is ideal for a rock garden or spilling over the edge of a container

Can be shaped into hedges of any desired height where space is limited but effective screening is essential

The Vivaldi Sealed Fibre Cement Pot is a stylish

One of the best places to keep this fern is near a shower or bath where it will receive optimal humidity

The bay laurel

Bismarckia Palm | Bismarckia nobilis Size:19cm The spreading habit is idealThe Bismarckia Palm is one of the most majestic and architectural palms you can grow. Native to Madagascar, it is instantly recognisable by its massive, fanshaped leaves in a striking silveryblue colour. Each leaf can span over a metre across, creating a bold, sculptural presence that transforms any garden into a tropical showpiece. In Cape Towns Mediterranean climate, the Bismarckia Palm thrives in full sun with welldrained soil. It is best planted