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Turn every teatime into an event with the unique Abloom Tea. Not only does the rare ‘Silver Needle’ tea taste delicious, but it looks spectacular too. Fill the glass pot with boiling water, gently drop in a tea ball and watch in amazement as a beautiful exotic flower emerges.

The tea is light and sweet with a fruity aroma, perfect at any time of the day. One tea ball will provide three infusions.

Turn every teatime into an event with the unique Abloom Tea. Not only does the rare ‘Silver Needle’ tea taste delicious, but it looks spectacular too. Fill the glass pot with boiling water, gently drop in a tea ball and watch in amazement as a beautiful exotic flower emerges.

Present them with a wooden gift box of 12 flowering tea balls. Contains two each of: Chinese globe flower, amarnath and jasmine, marigold, lily blossom and osmanthus, arc of jasmine and chain of jasmine.

Impress your loved ones with this superb tropical plant. ‘Nature’s Pride’ hails from the pineapple family and oozes glamour and drama at the same time with its striking pink spike that rises through exotic silver and green foliage.

When the head is fully open it measures an amazing 6" across and produces tiny purple flowers that add to its elaborate beauty. This specimen is the cream of the crop with a built-in easy-care nature to ensure it gains in stature over the years.

For those friends and family members who enjoy little or no success with houseplants, airplants are just ideal. These exotic Tillandsia plants from Latin America practically take care of themselves as they absorb nourishment from the air.

All your loved ones need to do is spray them with water once a week. Simple.

Presented in mini oval, glazed ceramic containers, they can be displayed virtually anywhere around the home.

For those friends and family members who enjoy little or no success with houseplants, airplants are just ideal. These exotic Tillandsia plants from Latin America practically take care of themselves as they absorb nourishment from the air.

All your loved ones need to do is spray them with water once a week. Simple.

Presented in round, glazed ceramic containers, they can be displayed virtually anywhere around the home.

Superlative in every sense, it’s easy to see why this breathtaking new amaryllis won the best houseplant award in Holland this year. Its sumptuous white flowers are triple-layered (not just double!) and each compact stem bears an incredible 5-8 blooms.

Your family and friends will enjoy potting up their gift and watching it develop into a glorious fl oral candelabra to illuminate their home for several weeks. ‘Alfresco’ is a gift they’ll treasure for many years, evoking fond memories of you each time it flowers.

Streaked and striped in festive hues, this intriguing amaryllis knows how to celebrate in style. Its flared trumpets hit the right note every time, especially with those who don’t have much luck with plants. There’s no skill required and they’ll love planting it up and watching it grow by the day until the buds burst open.

Presented in a gift box that doubles as a growing container, complete with pot, compost and easy-to-follow instructions, it’s a great do-it-yourself gift idea.

Native to Brazil, this spectacular new amaryllis makes a trendy present. Supplied in its unique globe container, all your recipients have to do is add water and get ready to enjoy the show.

Vision’ reaches its full glory in four to five weeks with a spectacular monthlong display of large, bright red and white flowers with a luminous green eye. The bulbs can be stored for re-blooming next year – why not order one for yourself?

Compact to sit on a windowsill yet with oodles of flower power to command attention on a dresser or coffee table. Skillfully crafted with a character all its own, these silk anemones make a truly thoughtful gift that spans the years. Why not treat your home to a burst of summer colour?

Brighten their home for weeks on end with this heart-warming midwinter exhibition. Attractive red buds open into fancy, frilled flowers in a combination of white and glowing pink. The azalea is evergreen and what's more, its flouncy flowers will put on another trilling show again next winter!