Notes on our plants
The plant names
We try to use correct and accepted names for the plants we sell. Where possible we confirm the identity of our plants but in some cases, where plants perhaps have not reached maturity, we are reliant on the information provided by our seed or stock supplier. We use the scientific names for plants but if you know the common name of the plant you are looking for, you can find it using the search button at the top of the page.
The descriptions
Each of the plant descriptions contains a common name for the plant (if one is available), its general characteristics, cultivation requirements, comments on hardiness and its unique Jungle Score. We aim to describe the size of the plants you will receive and where possible will include a dated (white background) photograph of a typical plant in the batch.
RHS hardiness rating
The RHS has a scale of hardiness that runs from 1 (tropical) to 7 (very hardy). Most of our plants have a hardiness of H2 to H4.
The Jungle Score
Our scientifically derived system ranges from J0 (not jungley) to J5 (very jungley).
Mailing, Courier Charges and Service
Where do we send?
We mail to UK only. We cannot take orders for delivery outside of the UK at present.
Prices and mailing costs
Prices include VAT and mailing costs so there are no unpleasant surprises at the checkout. Orders over £50 will attract a 10% reduction with coupon code AJP20. If you wish to collect your order from the nursery, please notify us before placing the order. We will supply a coupon code for 20% off the cost of your order.
When will the order be delivered?
We aim to deliver in 5 to 7 working days from an order being placed. However, this may vary with the volume of orders received and the likely weather forecast for the period of delivery (we need to reduce the risk of your plants being frozen or overheated in transit). To avoid plants residing in transport depots over the weekend, we may delay sending orders received toward the end of the week until the following Monday morning.
Customer service
We aim at complete customer satisfaction under our terms of business. To read these in full, click below.
Our recommendations
Plants of the month
Top 10 plants for jungle structure
Aucuba japonica
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cordyline australis
Euphorbia mellifera
Fatsia japonica
Leycesteria formosa
Magnolia grandiflora
Musa basjoo
Phyllostachys (various species and forms)
Trachycarpus fortunei
Top 10 herbaceous plants for jungle style
Acanthus mollis 'Hollard's Gold'
Begonia grandis subsp. evansiana
Bergenia ciliata
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Eryngium agavifolium
Hemerocallis (most forms are good)
Phytolacca americana
Polygonum amplexicaule
Polygonum microcephalum 'Red Dragon'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough'
Top 10 half-hardy foliage plants for pots
Amorphophallus rivieri 'Konjac'
Begonia luxurians
Dryopteris sieboldii
Ensete ventricosum
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'
Eucomis (various species and forms)
Hedychium wardii
Musa sikkimensis 'Red Tiger'
Musella lasiocarpa
Sauromatum venosum
Top 10 plants for jungle colour
Camellia (most are good)
Crinum x powellii
Crocosmia (the taller forms)
Euphorbia wallichii
Hemerocallis (most are excellent)
Kniphofia (species and hybrids)
Passiflora caerulea
Roscoea (various species and hybrids)
Salvia (various forms and hybrids)
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough'
Why not try one of our jungle starter plant collections?
Collections make great gifts for gardening enthusiasts. Five plants chosen to give an introduction to jungle-style gardening. Different collections are available ranging from easy to challenging. We even have a special collection designed to interest children and give them a step into gardening.
Alan's Jungle Plants Gift Card
These are ideal for birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas presents and are available from £10 to £40. Each blank-inside card carries a coupon code redeemable at the website checkout and is valid for a year from purchase. Why not treat a jungle gardener to gift they will love? Cards are supplied with a blank white envelope.
Click the image for details or visit the 'sundries' section of the shop.
Original artwork cards
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These unique cards are unusual, distinctive and only available from Alan's Jungle Plants. Featuring fantasy scenes populated by strange organisms based on lichens, fungi and other aspects of plant biology, they are sure to surprise the recipient and attract attention. Great for birthdays, Christmas and other occasions, the cards are blank inside for your own message and are available in two sizes (to fit A5 and A6 envelopes) and a variety of designs. We supply an envelope for each card.
See the Gallery for the full range of designs available.