This week, we’re investigating what exactly makes a plant hardy, how tropical plants survive British winters, and the ways in which what thrives here may be changing – especially in urban environments like London. Presenter Gareth Richards and RHS botanist James Armitage take a tour of weird and wacky tender trees that have survived here against all odds. And, Hillary Collins of Grafton Nursery gives us a behind the scenes look at what you can do to help your eucalyptus withstand British winters.

Presenter: Gareth Richards

Contributors: James Armitage and Hilary Collins

Contact: podcasts@rhs.org.uk

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Mediterranean garden plants

RHS hardiness ratings

Hardy Eucalyptus (Grafton Nursery)