Alpine or Rock Plant

These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.

Climber

Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if growns on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and self-clinging

Conifer

Dwarf Shrub

Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.

Evergreen

These plants keep their foliage all year round

Fern

Fruit

Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit

Greenhouse or Conservatory

Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter

Ground Cover

These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil

Herb

Herbaceous

Medium Shrub

Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Ornamental Grasses

Semi-evergreen

Keeps some of it's foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.

Tall Shrub

Will grow outside in milder locations

This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conversatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.