Ice Cream Blue Java Banana

Ice Cream Blue Java Banana is an exotic banana variety famous for its unusual blue-green fruits and exceptionally creamy flavor reminiscent of vanilla ice cream. The fruits are sweet, aromatic, and soft-textured, making this variety highly valued among collectors of rare tropical plants.

The plant features large ornamental leaves that create a lush tropical appearance in gardens, greenhouses, and spacious patios. Under suitable conditions, Blue Java grows vigorously and can reach impressive heights. It prefers sunny locations, high humidity, and rich, well-drained soil.

Suitable for container growing or protected outdoor areas in warmer climates, this variety combines striking ornamental beauty with delicious edible fruit.

Ice Cream Blue Java is considered one of the more cold-tolerant banana varieties and can briefly withstand temperatures of approximately -3°C to -5°C with proper protection. In colder conditions, the leaves may suffer frost damage, while the rhizome can often recover in spring. For best growth, the plant should be placed in a sunny, sheltered location and protected from severe winter frost. In cooler climates, it performs very well in containers that can be moved indoors during winter.

Fatsia japonica 'Moseri', Japanese Aralia

This magnificent evergreen plant is not new for Bulgaria. It grows in southern Bulgaria and around the Black Sea coast, as long as temperatures rarely fall below -15 degrees Celsius. It also grows in some places in colder areas such as Ichtiman or Sofia, where there area few large and fruit-bearing plants. Fatsia must be planted in the shade, otherwise leaves get burned by the summer sun and will turn black.

The 'Moseri' variety has a more dense crown, more compact growth and better cold resistance. These subtropical plants bloom in early winter, and their fruits ripen in May. The berries are small and inedible and have only decorative value.

Fatsia is also known under the name Aralia. It has been grown in many homes and is now scientifically proven that its large leaves purify the air by some poisonous gases like formaldehyde, for example.

For more information please see the topic in our forum (in Bulgarian):

http://forum.palmi.bg/viewtopic.php?f=66&t=77

Olea europaea-Bonsai

This variety will impress you with its compactness and beauty. The bonsai olive would be a great accent in your yard or home. They require direct sunlight and moderate watering, without over-humidification.

Photinia Little Red Robin 'Lolipop'
Photinia x fraseri Red Robin 'Lolipop'

Photinia is a popular evergreen shrub or small tree that is used in landscaping in areas with temperate and subtropical climate. The plants are valued for their beautiful red color on the new leaves.

Photinia looks good for single planting and hedges or for planting in groups. It is hardy enough for most places in Bulgaria and deserves greater distribution in the country.

More information about Photinia and its cultivation can be found in Bulgarian in our forum:

http://forum.palmi.bg/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=146

Photinia Red Robin Lollipop
Photinia x fraseri Red Robin Lollipop

Photinia Red Robin Lollipop (Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’ Lollipop) is an elegant evergreen ornamental tree with a compact spherical crown and striking bright red young foliage. As the season progresses, the leaves turn a deep glossy green, creating an attractive contrast throughout the year. It is ideal for gardens, patios, entrances, and decorative landscape arrangements.

In spring, the plant produces delicate creamy-white flower clusters that add extra ornamental value. The “Lollipop” form features a clean stem with a neatly shaped rounded crown, making it easy to maintain and suitable for both modern and classic garden designs.

Photinia thrives in sunny to partially shaded locations and prefers well-drained soil. It tolerates pruning well and adapts successfully to urban environments, making it a popular choice for decorative outdoor planting.

Olea europaea-Bonsai

This variety will impress you with its compactness and beauty. The bonsai olive would be a great accent in your yard or home. They require direct sunlight and moderate watering, without over-humidification.

Olea europaea Leccino

Selected coldhardy olive variety Leccino from Botanical Garden - Plovdiv, Bulgaria

We have tested over 100 varieties of olives from all around the world. In these tests we have selected the most cold-hardy varieti

Olive Tree ‘Leccino’ – Italian elegance and high productivity for your garden

The Leccino olive tree is one of the most popular and valued Italian varieties, known for its high resilience, consistent yields, and excellent oil quality. The tree forms a beautiful, dense crown and grows quickly, making it ideal both as an ornamental plant and for productive cultivation.

Leccino olives are medium-sized, fleshy, and rich in aroma, producing olive oil that is delicately fruity, balanced, and highly appreciated worldwide. This variety adapts well to different climates and offers good cold resistance, making it suitable for gardens in temperate regions.

More information about the olives is available in Bulgarian in our forum:

http://forum.palmi.bg/viewforum.php?f=13

Evergreen Winter Daphne,

Daphne  Pink fragrance '

An exceptionally fragrant ornamental shrub with delicate pink flowers and a compact growth habit. Daphne Pink Fragrance impresses with its long flowering period and rich sweet fragrance that fills the garden from late winter and early spring.

This evergreen shrub forms a dense and elegant shape, reaching a height of approximately 80–90 cm. It prefers sunny to partially shaded locations and well-drained soil. Suitable for gardens, patios, pathways, and container planting.

Characteristics:

• Type: Evergreen ornamental shrub
• Flower color: Soft pink
• Fragrance: Strong and sweet
• Flowering period: Spring to autumn / sometimes during winter
• Height: Up to 80–90 cm
• Position: Sun or partial shade
• Cold hardy plant

A perfect choice for adding beauty and fragrance to any garden.

For appreciating strong fragrances!

Olea europaea-Bonsai

This variety will impress you with its compactness and beauty. The bonsai olive would be a great accent in your yard or home. They require direct sunlight and moderate watering, without over-humidification.

Nerium oleander 'Rubis', Oleander double dark red

Much more information about the Oleanders is available in Bulgarian in our forum:

http://forum.palmi.bg/viewforum.php?f=82