Moroccan-style plants

Geum ‘Prinses Juliana’ Fiery orange flowers appear June-Sept above hummocks of foliage. Plant in sun or part shade in moist, well-drained soil. H and S60cm (2ft)

Mentha spicata crispa ‘Moroccan’ The fragrant foliage of Moroccan mint is ideal for making tea; plant it in a pot to halt its rampant spread. H and S60cm (2ft)

Fatsia japonica Large glossy tropicallooking leaves with round creamy-white flower panicles in autumn. Plant as a fig alternative in a shadier spot. H and S4m (13ft)

Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’ Sneezeweed produces dark copper-red daisy flowers June-Aug. Needs full sun and may require staking. H1.2m (4ft) S60cm (2ft)

Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Rubenza’ Annual with deep red velvety flowers that lighten to a rich rose June-Oct, with finely divided leaves. H90cm (3ft) S60cm (2ft)

Dicksonia antarctica Producing 3m (10ft) fronds from its trunk, tree ferns give a shady, tropical feel. Needs shade and winter protection. H6m (19ft) S4m (13ft)

Fig ‘Brown Turkey’ Large glossy palmate leaves. For best fruiting, plant against a south wall and restrict roots in a pot or lined planting pit. H5m (16ft) S2m (6½ft)

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Auckland’ Red single flowers July-Sept contrast with dark purple foliage. Lift and store tubers in cold, wet areas. H1m (3ft 3in) S45cm (18in)

Rosa ‘Roundelay’ This shrub rose with perfumed double cardinal-red flowers June-October works well in pots. Needs sun. H1.2m (4ft) S90cm (3ft)

Trachycarpus fortunei The handsome Chusan palm with its huge green fronds needs winter protection in exposed areas. Eventual H20m (66ft) S2.5m (8ft)