In article , Dave Poole
writes
On Sat, 22 May 2004 22:27:45 +0100, Jeff Taylor
wrote:

I've had a seed-grown A.pravissima in the garden up here in NE England
for 4 years now (Chitlerns Seeds recommends it as the best one to try
outdoors in the UK).
It never seems to suffer in winter and is about 5 ft high now (not
flowered yet though)

A pravissima is one of the toughest of species and can often be
persuaded to grow in seemingly hostile conditions. However, it cannot
be relied upon to flower in the far north because light intensity is
low. It depends upon location and the plant. Always worth trying
though and if it performs, its a bit of a show-stopper.

Thanks Dave - you have to go and spoil it ;-)

Seriously though, it's a nice enough plant for those unusual leaves
alone and if it does actually flower, well that's just an added bonus.

Best Wishes,
--
Jeff Taylor