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
Aloe plicatilis
fan aloe
Amorphophallus titanum
titan arum
Ananas comosus
pineapple
Anemone halleri
Haller’s anemone
Angelica archangelica
angelica
Angraecum sesquipedale
Christmas star orchid
Anigozanthos flavidus
evergreen kangaroo paw
Anthurium scherzerianum
flamingo flower
Araucaria araucana
monkey puzzle
Arisaema jacquemontii
Jacquemont’s cobra lily
Aristolochia grandiflora
pelican flower
Artemisia annua
sweet wormwood
Berkheya purpurea
purple berkheya
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