Plant a rainbow

There’s no such thing as too much green, but it’s not the only houseplant colour available. Make your displays even more spectacular with these unusual plants, ranging from red to purple to black.

Fleur’s red ‘flowers’ are actually adapted leaves. The bright red is to attract pollinators to the flowers, which are tiny little things on those yellow spikes. She can flower for almost the whole year, adding a big flash of red to any room.

Cute, edible, vibrantly orange fruit makes Kai stand out anywhere. He’s a plant that loves to live outside in the summer, letting the sun ripen all that fruit, then he prefers to spend winter indoors.

Did you know you can grow lemons outside in the UK? Lemons are slow to ripen, which means you can enjoy watching Vivi’s fruit turn a dazzling yellow through the year. It’s almost a shame to eat them when they look so spectacular on the tree.

Pascal’s leaves are green, but a green that stands out against any other plant. Give him a spot that gets lots of light and his leaves go an acidic yellow-green that dazzles in any space. He’s a vine, so hang him up high and let those leaves dangle.

Toby’s leaves have a blue tinge that adds a subtle hit of extra colour in your plant display. As a fern he doesn’t need lots of light, so he’s a great choice for bringing a bit of interest to shadier corners.

Emma’s soft, cascading purple leaves bring quiet colour wherever you put her. She looks terrific on a bookshelves, with her stems tumbling down.

Juliette's leaves have a graphic green pattern on top, with a deep purple underside. The best thing about her is that she lifts those leaves up at night, giving you the full glory of her colours.

You won’t find many black houseplants, which makes Raven very special. Her inky leaves add a big hit of drama to any room. She’s incredibly easy to care for, needing very little water or light to thrive.

There’s something very romantic about Sophie. Her leaves are the softest pink and if you leave her to grow her leaves will extend into long vines. If you prefer her compact, just trim her back.