Exotic gardening on a very small scale!

[Rick1965]

Hello everyone,
Here is my attempt at an exotic garden. The area covers a measly 7 x 5 meters

Few more to follow.
Regards
Rick

[GaryW]

Looks great !!

[Trainer John]

Looking good. You've really made the most of your limited space. How hardy are you finding the Mimulus aurantiacus (Photo 2)? I grew it outside in Plymouth for five years or so before it succumbed - probably to old age. It's a great plant for summer long exotic colour.

[Rick1965]

Hi John, I only purchased the Mimulus last year but it stayed out throughout the winter, lowest temperature was about -6/7. Like you say it is a great plant and has been flowering since the start of May.

[Kerinsian]

You have a lovely garden Rick, it looks really lush and exotic, much better than mine
That mimulus is a real looker, is it evergreen or deciduous?

[Rick1965]

Hi Keri. The Mimulus remained evergreen but looked a bit tired toward the end of winter. Not bad though considering the amount of snow that layed on it. I can't big this plant up enough, the big bonus is that i bought it as a tiny plant last year for £1.50

[Kerinsian]

Where? I want one

[Mr List]

lovely colour mate

[daftbanana]

That looks great! I think sometimes it's easier (and cheaper) to create a tropical garden packed out with plants in a smaller space!

[Trudytropics]

Gorgeous Rick, full of colour and vibrancy, my space is only 9.5 x 5m so small also, however I find it much easier to look after and get a fuller effect. Well done its a real credit to you

[paulrm71]

Looks very nice!! Is that a dasyliron or nolina in pic 8?

[Yorkshire Kris]

Some lovely looking plants there. Fantastic small garden.

[Tom2006]

It looks superb, and much larger than the dimesions!

[Rick1965]

Hi all,
Thanks for the lovely comments. Paul, that is a Dasyliron in pic 8

[Adam D]

Your garden looks great Rick.

You have made excellent use of the space.