Rhaphiolepis umbellata Curly breaks with convention with its perfectly straight columnar shape, rare among Rhaphiolepis species, which requires no pruning. Its foliage forms a graphic, highly structured ellipse, supported by shiny, spotless leaves that are slightly wavy for a beautiful visual effect. From May to July, the shrub is covered with long white flower spikes, enhancing its ornamental appeal.

Particularly hardy, it is suitable for all uses (flowerbeds, containers, planters) and all exposures, and can also be used as an alternative to boxwood.

Yucca recurvifolia Banana Split offers a new solution for urban use: a yucca that does not prick, with extremely supple leaves that form a bright yellow cascade with grey-green edges. Its columnar habit makes it ideal for small gardens, terraces and balconies, while growing quickly enough to reach its adult size (± 2 m) in a short time.

Selected for its performance, it combines resistance to high temperatures, tolerance to water stress and hardiness from -15 to -18 °C, making it a reliable choice in the face of current climatic constraints. In short, a bright and resilient yucca, ideal for enriching the plant palette of urban projects.

A vigorous variety with a columnar shape (3 m high and 0.8 m wide), Hibiscus syriacus Flower Tower is perfect for small spaces thanks to its unique size.
This hardy (-20°C), flowering variety produces an abundance of large flowers from the first year, from late June until autumn.

Suitable for ordinary, well-drained soils, they prefer a sunny to part-shady position.

Its natural verticality and compact size are perfect for small spaces or modern landscaping.

Compact (50 x 50 cm), hardy to -12°C and thornless, Agave bracteosa Calamar is ideal for contemporary landscaping, particularly urban children's gardens.

Its light green, flexible, evergreen ribboned foliage offers an elegant, reassuring design, particularly in urban environments.

Suitable for rock gardens, dry beds and containers, it requires well-drained soil and a position in mid-shade to full sun.

Its modern looks and ease of maintenance make it a sure bet for all keen gardeners looking for a plant that's easy to live with.

Variety selected by LAFORET Pépinières, Phillyrea Angustifolia GreenQuick® is a variety with very dense vegetation and faster growth. Thanks to its good hardiness (-15°C), its resistance to high temperatures (> 40°C) and periods of drought, this shrub has all the qualities of a hedge plant adapted to climate change.

With its shiny dark green foliage and its very good response to pruning, it offers all gardeners the possibility of a narrow, occulting hedge without constraints, even in town on a balcony. Phillyrea Angustissima GreenQuick® is also a very good alternative to boxwood for making topiary.

Farfugium japonicum Giganteum ArticJungle® is a perennial evergreen plant that is hardy to -10°C. Its XXL leaves, 30 cm in diameter, are dark green, shiny, and tough, creating an impressive presence in gardens.

Farfugium japonicum Giganteum ArticJungle® is ideal for adding a touch of jungle to a garden. It will appeal to both exotic plant lovers and amateur gardeners due to its easy cultivation and hardiness (suitable for most regions).