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
Passiflora racemosa
red passion flower
Pelargonium acetosum
sorrel-leaved pelargonium
Pelargonium cordifolium
heart-leaved pelargonium
Persicaria affinis
knot weed
Phalaenopsis amabilis
moth orchid
Phlomis russeliana
Turkish sage
Pinus pinea
stone pine
Platanus orientalis
oriental plane
Primula beesiana
candelabra primula
Primula bulleyana
Bulley's primula
Primula denticulata
drumstick primula
Primula verticillata
yellow primrose
Primula vialii
orchid primrose
Prunus mume
mume
Pyrostegia venusta
flame vine
Quercus castaneifolia
chestnut-leaved oak
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