Rare and Unique Plants You Can Order Online Right Now

If you're looking to make your landscape truly stand out, sometimes the secret isn't in size or structure—it's in the plants you choose. Uncommon, eye-catching varieties can add personality, intrigue, and a designer touch to even the simplest of spaces. At ShrubHub, we carry a curated collection of rare and unusual plants that aren’t just conversation starters—they're seasonal showstoppers that bring color, texture, and unexpected beauty to your outdoor space.

Here are 10 rare and unique plants you can order online right now to give your garden or yard an unforgettable touch:

1. Japanese Painted Fern

The Japanese Painted Fern is a striking shade-loving plant known for its silvery fronds brushed with hints of burgundy and deep green. Its unique color palette adds a soft, elegant touch to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or container arrangements. Easy to care for and deer-resistant, this fern thrives in moist, well-drained soil and brings a cool, calming contrast to typical garden greens.

2. Big Twister Corkscrew Rush

The Big Twister Corkscrew Rush is a bold, architectural plant featuring whimsical, tightly coiled green stems that twist and spiral in all directions. Perfect for adding texture and movement to water gardens, patio pots, or modern landscapes, this low-maintenance rush thrives in moist soil and even shallow water. Its unusual form makes it a standout in any planting design, offering year-round visual interest with minimal upkeep.

3. Amazing Red New Zealand Flax

The Amazing Red New Zealand Flax is a dramatic ornamental plant prized for its tall, sword-like leaves in deep burgundy-red. Its bold color and upright form make it a perfect focal point in contemporary gardens, mixed borders, or large containers. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this flax adds striking contrast and structure to any landscape while thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.

4. Enchantia™ Purple Cuphea

The Enchantia™ Purple Cuphea is a dazzling, pollinator-friendly plant featuring a profusion of vivid purple flowers that bloom continuously from spring through fall. Its compact, bushy habit makes it ideal for garden borders, mixed containers, or as a vibrant groundcover. Heat-tolerant and low-maintenance, this Cuphea variety thrives in full sun and is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds—bringing life and color to any outdoor space.

5. Frozen Queen® Calla Lily

The Frozen Queen® Calla Lily is an elegant perennial with creamy-white, trumpet-shaped blooms that rise above sleek, dark-green foliage. Its refined form and graceful presence make it a perfect choice for containers, cut flower arrangements, or focal points in garden beds. Thriving in consistently moist, well-draining soil and partial to full sun, this variety adds a touch of timeless sophistication to both formal and cottage-style landscapes.

6. Summer Chocolate Mimosa Tree

The Summer Chocolate Mimosa Tree is a stunning ornamental with rich, chocolate-brown foliage and delicate, fern-like leaves that offer year-round visual appeal. In summer, it produces airy pink puffball flowers that add a soft burst of color and fragrance. This fast-growing tree thrives in warm climates and full sun, making it an excellent statement piece for large containers, cottage gardens, or tropical-inspired landscapes — and its exotic look always starts a conversation!

7. Sedum Rubrotinctum

Sedum Rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans, is a playful, drought-tolerant succulent with plump, bean-shaped leaves that shift from green to vibrant red when exposed to sunlight. Its compact, trailing habit makes it perfect for hanging baskets, rock gardens, and sunny windowsills. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this unique succulent adds a splash of color and texture to any plant collection.

8. Leonard Messel Magnolia

The Leonard Messel Magnolia is a captivating deciduous tree celebrated for its striking, compact blooms in late winter to early spring. Adorned with elegant rosy-purple flowers that open gracefully before the leaves emerge, it brings early-season color and charm to any landscape. Best planted in well-drained soil with protection from harsh afternoon sun, this magnolia thrives in both garden beds and containers—offering a romantic, classical addition with relatively low maintenance.

9. Pink Muhly Grass

The Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is a standout ornamental grass prized for its ethereal, pink-tinged plumes that emerge in late summer and float above fine-textured foliage. Ideal for creating soft, romantic waves of color along borders, pathways, or in mixed perennial beds, this low-maintenance perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Tolerant of heat, drought, and poor soil conditions, it provides year-round structure—green in spring and summer, turning warm cinnamon-brown in winter—with minimal upkeep and maximum visual impact.

10. Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

The Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry (Amelanchier × grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’) is a multi-season standout: early spring bursts with delicate white blossoms, summer brings flavorful, edible berries beloved by birds, and fall dazzles with fiery red-orange foliage. This small tree or large shrub adapts well to garden beds or mixed borders, thriving in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Low-maintenance and wildlife-friendly, it delivers year-round interest and seasonal charm.

Why Choose Rare Plants?

Rare and unique plants do more than just add beauty—they reflect your personal style, attract curious onlookers, and often support biodiversity in your yard. Plus, they’re a great way to make your outdoor space feel one-of-a-kind.

Shop Rare Plants Online Now

Ready to give your garden a rare upgrade? Visit ShrubHub’s Plant Marketplace to browse and order these unique plants today—delivered straight to your door!

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