A fast-growing, twining climbing that produces tiny greenish-white, star-like, scented flowers at the end of summer when many other climbers are packing up. Grow it against a system of wall wires, or train up pergolas and pillars. It can also be left alone in the border to create a mound, or be encouraged to spread out giving good ground cover. When grown against a sheltering wall it retains most of its leaves over winter, but will lose them in cold, exposed sites.
Eriobotrya japonica Loquat
This large shrub or small, spreading tree is hardy in sheltered places. The dark green, glossy leaves are attractive throughout the year and in warm and sunny locations the clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers are attractive in late autumn. The orange, edible fruit are rarely produced in the UK.
Acca sellowiana Pineapple guava
This is a South American shrub, and a good choice if you want something completely different because of its marvellous midsummer show of individual purple-red flowers with white edging. Growth is solid and bushy, with grey-green leaves. It isn't totally hardy, and needs the warmth of a sheltering wall with excellent drainage. It is also useful in coastal gardens because it tolerates salt, and can be grown as a protective hedge.
Olea europaea Olive
Attractive, slow-growing evergreen tree of Mediterranean origin. It forms an rounded head of small, silver-grey leaves and is tolerant of hot, dry conditions. The tiny creamy-white flowers, which are produced in summer are small and insignificant. These are followed by small, round green fruit that ripen to black. In the mediterranean they are cultivated widely for their fruits. In the Uk they are not fully hardy and require a warm, sheltered spot to thrive. Alternatively grow in a large pot and move into the shelter of a cool greenhouse over the winter months.
Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra' Japanese blood grass
Also known as 'Red Baron', this brilliant red foot-high grass is instantly recognisable. It develops its brightest blood-red colouring when grown in full sun and is best seen where the sun is behind it the translucent foliage brightens as if someone has switched the lights on. Since the soil is likely to dry out rapidly in this situation, it really is vital to ensure plants grow in very humus rich soil and remain moist enough in summer - otherwise they slowly fade away. Plant in groups of three or five to make the most effect in a large area.
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