A growing library of plant stories from Earlscliffe. Search by name, or filter by one or more tags.
Please note that this is a work in progress and not all plants have been uploaded or have complete information.
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Araucaria araucana is a distinctive and hardy conifer that thrives in Ireland and Britain, combining dramatic architectural form with strong resilience despite its endangered status in the wild.
Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula’ is a hardy, sculptural conifer that performs very well in Ireland and Britain, offering dramatic weeping form and blue-grey foliage where space allows.
Echium pininana is a spectacular biennial that can thrive in mild, well-drained gardens in Ireland and Britain, producing towering flower spikes but requiring protection from frost and winter wet.
Jubaea chilensis is a slow-growing but hardy feather palm that can thrive in mild, sheltered gardens in Ireland and Britain, offering exceptional long-term presence but requiring patience and good drainage.
This page is periodically reviewed and expanded. Last substantial update: 9 July 2026.
