Bertolonia marmorata is a clump-forming cultivar of the Bertolonia genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in partial shade and can be grown in various garden aspects, including east, south, north, and west-facing positions, whether exposed or sheltered. This plant prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H1a, it is suitable for rock gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, wildlife gardens, flower borders, and underplanting of roses and shrubs. Interest is mainly in spring and summer.

Bertolonia marmorata thrives in partial shade, perfect for patios, rock gardens, and underplanting, blooming in spring and summer with RHS H1a hardiness.

Bertolonia marmorata

Fordiophyton faberi is a clump-forming deciduous plant belonging to the Melastomataceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for borders, containers, and woodland gardens. It is best cultivated in fertile, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.

Fordiophyton faberi thrives in full sun, is hardy to RHS H4, and perfect for borders, containers, and woodland gardens in spring and summer.

Fordiophyton faberi

Heterocentron elegans, commonly known as Spanish shawl, is a low-growing shrub in the Melastomataceae family. It reaches up to 10 cm in height with a spread of about 1 metre. The plant features opposite, ovate to oblong leaves measuring 1-2 cm long and up to 1.5 cm wide, often showing a purplish tinge. Suited to full sun and sheltered, south-facing positions, it thrives in moist, neutral loam soils. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is an ornamental choice for spring and summer interest and can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.

Heterocentron elegans (Spanish shawl) is a hardy ornamental plant for full sun, blooming beautifully in spring and summer in UK gardens.

Heterocentron is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Melastomataceae.

Heterocentron elegans

Heterocentron roseum is a low-growing shrub from the Melastomataceae family, reaching up to 10 cm in height with a spread of about 1 m. It features opposite, ovate to oblong leaves measuring 1-2 cm long and up to 1.5 cm wide, often displaying a purplish tinge. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is cultivated primarily for ornamental use and is best propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings, with interest during spring and summer.

Heterocentron roseum is a hardy (H4) ornamental plant thriving in full sun, blooming beautifully in spring and summer for vibrant garden interest.

Heterocentron roseum

Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Medinilla genus, known for its simple, leathery foliage and drooping clusters of flowers often accompanied by prominent pink bracts. This cultivar thrives in conservatories, greenhouses, or as a houseplant, preferring full sun to partial shade with a sheltered aspect, ideally south- or west-facing. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil with an acid to neutral pH. 'Flamenco' is hardy to UK zone H1A and is of interest during spring and summer.

Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco' is a bushy evergreen houseplant with leathery foliage and drooping pink-bracted flowers, ideal for conservatories in spring and

Medinilla magnifica 'Flamenco'PBR

Medinilla venusta is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Medinilla, known for its simple, leathery foliage and drooping clusters of flowers often accompanied by pink bracts. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered south- or west-facing position. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Suited for conservatories, greenhouses, or as a houseplant, Medinilla venusta is hardy to UK zone H1A and is best propagated by seed or cuttings in spring and summer.

Medinilla venusta is an evergreen shrub with leathery foliage and pink-bracted flowers, ideal for winter interest in conservatories or as a houseplant.

Medinilla venusta

Melastoma is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the Melastomataceae family. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with an acidic pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, this cultivar is suitable for architectural features, patio and container planting, as well as wall-side borders and flower beds. It offers seasonal interest in spring and summer and can be propagated by basal softwood cuttings or division in early spring.

Melastoma thrives in full sun, hardy to RHS H3, perfect for patios, borders, and architectural planting with spring to summer interest.

Melastoma

Melastoma malabathricum, known also as Malabar melastome, Indian rhododendron, Singapore rhododendron, planter's rhododendron and senduduk, is a flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae native to Seychelles, tropical and subtropical Asia to Australia and western Pacific islands. Despite its common names, it does not have any connection to actual rhododendrons, and belongs to the Rosids clade as opposed to the Asterids clade. This plant is usually found at elevations between 100 m and 2,800 m in grassland and sparse forest habitats. It has been used as a medicinal plant in certain parts of the world, but has been declared a noxious weed in the United States. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include architectural, patio and container plants, wall side borders and flower borders and beds. It tolerates acid soils, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects.

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Melastoma candidum

Melastoma malabathricum, known also as Malabar melastome, Indian rhododendron, Singapore rhododendron, planter's rhododendron and senduduk, is a flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae native to Seychelles, tropical and subtropical Asia to Australia and western Pacific islands. Despite its common names, it does not have any connection to actual rhododendrons, and belongs to the Rosids clade as opposed to the Asterids clade. This plant is usually found at elevations between 100 m and 2,800 m in grassland and sparse forest habitats. It has been used as a medicinal plant in certain parts of the world, but has been declared a noxious weed in the United States. Grow it in full sun and loam soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for architectural, patio and container plants, wall side borders and flower borders and beds. It tolerates acid soils, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects.

Melastoma malabathricum

Melastoma sanguineum is called red melastome or fox-tongued melastoma in English. They are erect shrubs or small slender trees with medium-sized violet-pink colored flowers with 6 petals that have made them attractive for cultivation. The leaves have the 5 distinctive longitudinal veins (nerves) typical of plants in the family Melastomataceae. In the wild it grows across Oceania, Borneo, Cambodia, China Southeast, Hainan and other regions. Grow it in full sun and loam soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for architectural, patio and container plants, wall side borders and flower borders and beds. It tolerates acid soils, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

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Melastoma sanguineum

Monolena primuliflora is a small evergreen shrub within the Melastomataceae family, typically growing between 2 and 5 feet tall. It features waxy foliage and thrives best in partial shade, favouring north, east, or west-facing aspects in sheltered locations. This cultivar prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil with moderate moisture levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable as an indoor ornamental plant. Interest is primarily during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Monolena primuliflora is a hardy (H4) indoor ornamental thriving in partial shade, blooming beautifully in spring and summer.

Monolena primuliflora

Phyllagathis cavaleriei is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Melastomataceae family. It thrives in partial shade, ideally in a north-facing, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best suited for creating a tropical effect in conservatories or sheltered gardens. It is of particular interest during the spring and summer seasons and can be propagated by cuttings or seed.

Phyllagathis cavaleriei thrives in partial shade, hardy to RHS H4, perfect for tropical effects in conservatories and sheltered UK gardens from spring to summer

Phyllagathis cavaleriei

Tibouchina is a neotropical flowering plant genus in the family Melastomataceae. Species of this genus are subshrubs, shrubs or small trees and typically have purple flowers.

Glory bush (Tibouchina) is a hardy H4 subshrub with vibrant purple flowers, perfect as a specimen or container plant in full sun from spring to summer.

Tibouchina

Triolena hirsuta is a clump-forming evergreen cultivar of the genus Triolena, belonging to the Melastomataceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories and greenhouses, it requires planting in well-drained soil and regular watering during establishment. Propagation is best achieved through semi-hardwood cuttings or leafless stem sections in spring with bottom heat. This cultivar is of interest during the spring and summer seasons and has a UK hardiness rating of H1a.

Triolena hirsuta thrives in full sun, ideal for conservatories and greenhouses, flowering beautifully in spring and summer with RHS H1a hardiness.