Top 5 UK Exotic Gardening YouTube Channels You Need to Watch

Hello and welcome back to Exotic Gardening with Yorkshire Kris! Normally you’ll find me out in the garden sharing how I overwinter my plants, what’s thriving in my Yorkshire plot, and which exotic varieties can survive up north.

But today, I’m doing something a little different. Instead of showing you my own plants, I want to highlight the YouTube channels I personally watch for inspiration, ideas, and a touch of tropical escapism.

Here are my top five UK exotic gardening channels, plus a few honorable mentions that are well worth checking out.

1. Grow Paradise 🌴

If you’re looking for clever design ideas and practical tips that work in the UK climate, Grow Paradise is a must.

What I love most about this channel is how it shows you ways to transform any garden—large or small—into a dense, tropical oasis. Expect clever planting combinations, bold borders, and ideas you can actually put into practice here in Britain.

Being based in the south, Grow Paradise can experiment with tender plants I can only dream of leaving out over winter in Yorkshire. For northern gardeners, it’s still packed with ideas for container growing, winter protection, and propagation tricks.

This channel is an endless source of inspiration and practical know-how.

2. Tropical Plant Addict 🌺

Love bold, leafy exotics both indoors and outdoors? Tropical Plant Addict is perfect for you.

Here you’ll find:

• Indoor jungle inspiration with monsteras, alocasias, and statement palms

• Lush outdoor borders bursting with colour

• Fun garden features like tiki bars and bright decorations

It’s not just about the plants—this channel shows you how to create an atmosphere. The mix of design, decor, and planting makes it a real treat for anyone wanting that year-round tropical vibe.

3. Tiki Tropicals 🏝️

One of the most exciting transformations I’ve seen recently is on Tiki Tropicals.

Highlights include:

• Digging up the lawn to create a yin-yang shaped planting design

• A huge new pond project, adding reflection, movement, and atmosphere

• A garden that feels like a holiday escape

What makes this channel special is the balance between hard landscaping, planting, and fun touches. It’s creative, ambitious, and the kind of content that makes you want to grab a spade and get planting straight away.

4. Big Plant Nursery 🌿

This channel brings professional expertise straight from a UK exotic plant nursery.

Expect in-depth knowledge on hardy palms, bananas, yuccas, bamboos, and other exotics that genuinely thrive in our climate. You’ll also see behind-the-scenes nursery work—propagation, overwintering, and how to choose the right species for your garden.

For beginners and experienced growers alike, Big Plant Nursery is an invaluable resource.

5. George’s Jungle Garden 🌳

Last but by no means least is George’s Jungle Garden.

George’s channel is honest, inspiring, and relatable—especially for us northern gardeners. He shares both successes and struggles, from protecting bananas in harsh winters to experimenting with microclimates.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Beautiful photography of lush foliage and dramatic light

• Fun moments with George’s sausage dogs exploring the garden

• Garden tours that show what’s achievable in UK conditions

This is a brilliant channel if you want motivation to push the limits of what’s possible in a northern tropical garden.

Honorable Mentions

There are so many more UK creators doing amazing work with exotics. Here are a few more worth exploring:

• South View House Exotic – a newly planted exotic garden in Hampshire.

• Weoley Tropicals – Birmingham-based tips for greenhouse setups and budget-friendly growing.

• Mark’s House and Garden – regular updates and advice on hardier exotics.

• Great Northern Exotic Garden – a northern grower mixing arid and leafy exotics.

And of course, the list keeps growing as more gardeners share their tropical journeys online.

Final Thoughts

So there you have it—my top five UK exotic gardening YouTube channels, plus a few honorable mentions. Whether you’re after design inspiration, practical plant care advice, or just some tropical escapism on a rainy day, these creators are well worth subscribing to.

👉 Which of these channels do you already watch? Did I miss any of your favourites? Drop them in the comments—I love discovering new creators!

Until next time, happy gardening,Yorkshire Kris 🌿