Ornamentals
Ornamentals are plants that are grown primarily for their attractive appearance - but can be useful too!
A wide range of plants are cultivated as ornamentals in public parks, private gardens, glasshouses and along streets around the world. These are usually selected for their attractive appearance, but may also provide shade, attract wildlife, serve as a screen or as a barrier for example.
From the daffodils planted in the centre of a roundabout, to the rhododendrons providing a splash of colour at your local park and the glasshouses containing elaborate floral displays at your local botanic garden, ornamentals can be enjoyed by all.
Browse profiles of ornamental plants
Abelia parvifolia
Schumann abelia
Acacia baileyana
Cootamundra wattle
Acanthus syriacus
Syrian acanthus
Acer griseum
paperbark maple
Actinidia deliciosa
kiwi fruit
Actinidia kolomikta
kolomikta vine
Aesculus indica
Indian horse chestnut
Albizia adianthifolia
flat-crown albizia
Alisma plantago-aquatica
common water-plantain
Allamanda cathartica
golden trumpet vine
Allium siculum
Sicilian honey garlic
Allium sphaerocephalon
round-headed leek
Alocasia macrorrhizos
elephant ear taro
Aloe ciliaris
climbing aloe
Aloe dichotoma
quiver tree
Aloe marlothii
mountain aloe
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