The dream of the south in your own garden - which plant lover can resist that? It's not uncommon for a vacation under palm trees to end with the desire to bring a bit of that feeling into everyday life. By selecting suitable plants, it is possible to give your garden an exotic flair. Based on his over 40 years of experience with exotic plants, the author presents numerous, often still unknown, hardy fruit varieties and other extraordinary plant rarities in over 500 brilliant color photos. Divided into different plant groups, valuable tips and tricks for successful cultivation are provided in separate chapters: banana plants, palms, passion flowers, citrus plants, exotic fruit plants, and exotic ornamental plants. You will find it hard to choose, and addresses for purchasing seeds and plants are included.