10 TOUGH AND RESILIENT GROUND COVERS
Here are 10 groundcovers that perform admirably in our local climatic conditions. Carpobrotus acinaciformis (purple sour fig) – succulent with longish fleshy leaves and purple flowers.... Read More
FLOWERS BLOG
THE VIRTUE OF COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
Most plants are judged on their floral performance – the size, colour, abundance of flowers and how long the plants bloom for. Colourful foliage is... Read More
5 WAYS TO USE PLUMBAGO
Plumbago auriculata is amongst the most commonly planted indigenous shrubs in local gardens. Available in blue and white flowering forms they grow in a range of... Read More
DAY LILIES
Hemerocallis hybrids or daylilies as they’re commonly called are amongst the most reliable of all the many perennial plants for local growing conditions. They form... Read More
HEAT TOLERANT FLOWERS
Here are some heat resistant flowers to brighten up the summer months – annuals, perennials and shrubs. Celosia – cockscombs with feathery flowers in a wide... Read More
IT’S HYDRANGEA PRUNING TIME
Many gardeners make the error of pruning back hydrangeas in winter when they are dormant. This initiates healthy new spring growth, but unfortunately no flower... Read More
WHAT TO DO WITH POINSETTIAS AFTER CHRISTMAS
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima hybrids) are used for indoor décor during the Christmas and festive season. After spending a number of weeks indoors, the colourful bracts... Read More
BOUNCE IMPATIENS – QUICK TO RECOVER
The new BOUNCE range of Impatiens hybrids have been bred for heat tolerance. They bounce back from a hot days’ sunshine to look bright and... Read More
ANGELONIAS – ALWAYS FULL OF FLOWERS
Few flowering plants perform as well as Angelonias do during the heart of summer when temperatures soar, rain falls and humidity creates high discomfort levels... Read More