Recent Posts Tagged With exotic shrubs

• Bleeding Heart Vine,Clerodendrum thomsoniae

  Posted on Friday February 5th, 2010 at 01:17 am in climbers, exotic shrubs

  Clerodendrum thomsoniae, Bleeding Heart Vine.Though tropical in origin,( it's from West Africa), the bleeding heart vine can be grown across a range of climates and is even hardy enough to flourish as an indoor plant in cold climates. Like many tropi...

• Acalyphas again

  Posted on Tuesday February 2nd, 2010 at 03:08 pm in nurseries, exotic shrubs

  A garden in North Queensland mid 20th Century I found this photo taken probably 50 years ago when the colourful shrub Acalypha was all the rage. Bernie from berniesgarden.blogspot.com made an interesting comment when I posted a couple of photos of n...

• Match-me-if-you-can

  Posted on Sunday January 31st, 2010 at 03:04 pm in exotic shrubs

  Acalypha wilkesiana 'Raggedy Ann'Acalypha wilkesiana 'Camouflage'These shrubs sometimes go by the name of match-me-if you-can because no two leaves are alike. I have made a post about Acalyphas some time ago but these are a couple of new ones I got a...

• Plant of the week:Brugmansia

  Posted on Friday January 29th, 2010 at 02:26 am in exotic shrubs

  Brugmansia, Angel's TrumpetThe days are sultry ,the humidity is 100% and if you are lucky you can take an afternoon siesta in the shade of that haven for bees the Brugmansia and probably have some very strange dreams indeed.. The Brugs love this weat...

• 222 true blue Aussie

  Posted on Monday January 25th, 2010 at 01:37 am in exotic shrubs

  First Prize HydrangeasThe 222nd birthday of Australia tomorrow is a day of flag waving, celebration and citizenship ceremonies. In the garden you gotta love a true blue flower like my favourite the Hydrangea as pictured above.Our friends in India als...

• Tecomaria capensis \'Aurea\'

  Posted on Wednesday January 20th, 2010 at 02:43 pm in hedges, exotic shrubs

  Tecomaria capensis 'Aurea', Yellow Cape HoneysuckleThe brassy orange flowering form of this South African shrub was once a popular hedge plant here on the South Coast particularly with dairy farmers as it formed a sheltered barrier in the milking yar...

• 3 Michelia

  Posted on Wednesday January 13th, 2010 at 03:47 pm in exotic trees, exotic shrubs

  Michelia champaca,Yellow Orchid TreeMichelia alba, White Orchid TreeMichelia figo, Port Wine Magnolia Michelia are in the Magnolia family and are native to the southern parts of China through to India but are widely grown in gardens throughout the wa...

• Spiraea x bumalda, Red May

  Posted on Friday December 18th, 2009 at 03:46 pm in exotic shrubs

  Spiraea x bumalda, Red May This small deciduous shrub from Japan produces masses of delicate flowers over Summer and is a delightful addition to any garden. Best planted in a group of three for more impact, it is useful in a semi shaded courtyard or ...

• A Fuchsia basket

  Posted on Wednesday December 16th, 2009 at 01:01 am in exotic shrubs

  Fuchsia in a hanging basketToday I was looking around for a gift to take the host of a party I am going to on the weekend and came across this beautiful Fuchsia in a hanging basket.Fuchsias are at their peak of flowering at the moment and to get a ni...

• Buddleja davidii, Butterfly Bush

  Posted on Monday December 14th, 2009 at 02:52 am in insects, exotic shrubs

  Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Blue'Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red'Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Blue' under planted with Golden Heliotrope/Cherry PieWhen you get a cool summer day like today, the Buddleja flowers are at their best and stay looking fresh for most o...

• Blue Note

  Posted on Sunday November 22nd, 2009 at 04:45 am in perennials, exotic shrubs

  Hydrangea macrophyllaA bit of blue to cool down now that we are breaking all the temperature records. In peak of flower at the moment are the Hydrangeas and the Agapanthus (pictured below) Both very easy plants to grow . For more information on Hydra...

• Salvia \'Hot Lips\'

  Posted on Friday November 13th, 2009 at 03:58 am in perennials, exotic shrubs

  Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'What a great name for a plant, though there is also a chilli variety called 'Hot Lips' which is also aptly named. This is another Mexican shrub which was introduced to horticulture by Richard Turner of the Strybing Arbore...

• Spanish Broom

  Posted on Monday November 2nd, 2009 at 04:03 pm in weeds, exotic shrubs

  Spartium junceum, Spanish Broom (Retama de olor or Giesteira)The rich yellow flowers of this leafless shrub are hard to miss and make a wonderful display for many weeks in October and November. The flowers are sweetly perfumed which is an added bonus...

• Smoke Bush

  Posted on Thursday October 29th, 2009 at 05:11 am in exotic shrubs

  Cotinus coggygria 'Rubrifolius', Smoke BushI had always thought of this shrub as belonging in a cold climate until I saw it recently peeping over a picket fence in a local garden. It gets its common name from the wispy smoke like flowers which appear...

• Salvia gesneriflora \'Tequila\' & Agave \'Tequila\'

  Posted on Friday October 23rd, 2009 at 04:41 pm in perennials, agave, exotic shrubs

  Salvia gesneriflora 'Tequila'Aromatic foliage of Salvia g. 'Tequila'This Salvia was brought into garden cultivation by the Huntington Botanic Garden of California after it was collected on a field trip to Mexico in 1970. The red and black flower comb...

• Pride of Madeira

  Posted on Friday October 16th, 2009 at 07:21 am in exotic shrubs

  Echium fastuosum, Pride of MadeiraThis sprawling 2 metre shrub is native to the Canary Islands and the usual flower colour is a deep cobalt blue, but shown here is a dusty pink flowered form which is equally attractive. The tall flower panicles are ...

• Lilac Time

  Posted on Saturday October 3rd, 2009 at 07:17 pm in exotic shrubs

  Syringia vulgaris, Lilac cultivar (possibly var. 'Congo')Lilacs are strictly cold climate shrubs and I love to admire them when visiting the temperate gardens of the 'Highlands' at this time of year. Yesterday was a typical Spring day in that part of...

• Salvia corrugata, Purple Sage

  Posted on Friday October 2nd, 2009 at 05:01 pm in perennials, exotic shrubs

  Salvia corrugata, Purple SageSalvia corrugata was introduced to the garden world as recently as the year 2000, from its native habitat of Ecuador and Peru. It was first grown in Australia by Tasmanian nurseryman Ken Gillianders .The leaves of this sa...

• Seeing Purple

  Posted on Thursday October 1st, 2009 at 04:47 pm in exotic shrubs

  I love the colour purple especially in the shrub Lavender. It is also the colour of the Melbourne Storm team who look set for a win in the NRL Grand Final this weekend ....

• Metrosideros excelsa, "Pohutakawa"

  Posted on Wednesday September 30th, 2009 at 05:54 pm in exotic shrubs

  Metrosideros excelsa syn tomentosus, "Pohutakawa",New Zealand Christmas TreeThis shrub or small tree of the Pacific Islands starts to flower around now and continues well into Summer. There is also a cream flowering variety called 'Moon Maiden' as we...

• Salvia semiatrata, Riviera Sage

  Posted on Monday September 28th, 2009 at 05:18 pm in perennials, exotic shrubs

  Salvia semiatrata, Riviera SageSalvias have become one of the most popular garden plants because they are almost always in flower and are hardy over of a range of climates . The Riviera Sage above was still in flower in July when this photo was taken...

• Teucrium marum, Cat Thyme

  Posted on Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 at 04:47 pm in exotic shrubs

  Sammy surrounded by his favourite plant, Cat Thyme ,Teucrium marumThis small leaved silver shrub is native to the islands of the western Mediterranean region and is adored by cats who like to nibble on the leaves or break off small pieces so they can...

• Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Surfrider'

  Posted on Saturday September 19th, 2009 at 03:54 am in exotic shrubs

  Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Surfrider'The beautiful Hawaiian Hibiscus seem to be at their best in early Spring and early autumn (April /May) when the sun is not too harsh and the blooms are able to last for at least a couple of days. This is one of the ...

• Golden Rosemary

  Posted on Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 at 04:58 pm in Herbs, edible plants, exotic shrubs

  Rosmarinus officinalis aureus ,Golden RosemaryFor a brief time in early Spring this Rosemary puts on new growth which is a glowing golden yellow. As the weather warms up it changes to a more soft green colour. It is a robust plant usually reaching ab...

• Lavandula dentata

  Posted on Friday August 28th, 2009 at 05:53 pm in exotic shrubs

  Lavandula dentata "French" LavenderIn France this is known as "English" lavender, while here we call it "French". Fact is, it is neither French nor English but grows wild in Spain and Morocco. It is a 1metre shrub with very aromatic leaves and it rea...

• Abelia x 'Keat's Gold'

  Posted on Thursday August 27th, 2009 at 06:04 am in exotic shrubs, landcape feature and accent plants

  Abelia x grandiflora 'Keat's Gold'The glossy gold splashed leaves of this hardy shrub make quite a statement in any landscape so it has become a popular choice for commercial landscaping projects.I have seen it used in shopping centres and roundabout...

• Plectranthus neochilus,Dogbane

  Posted on Saturday August 15th, 2009 at 05:33 pm in exotic shrubs

  Plectranthus neochilus, Dogbane or Spur FlowerThis strongly aromatic groundcover is in flower now and has been for almost a month. It is from Zambia , Zimbabwe and Natal in Africa and is the sort of plant you could include in a low water use garden o...

• Nandina domestica 'Nana'

  Posted on Friday August 7th, 2009 at 01:05 am in exotic shrubs, landcape feature and accent plants

  Nandina domestica 'Nana'One of the most popular garden and landscaping plants in Australia and much used in the gardens of Service (gas) stations or at roundabouts, it never fails to please at this time of year if you want some brilliant winter colou...

• Magnolia X soulangeana

  Posted on Tuesday July 21st, 2009 at 04:50 pm in exotic shrubs

  Magnolia x soulangeanaThis Magnolia is at its peak of flowering at the moment . There are lots of new cultivars available as well but this one is the hardiest and easiest to grow. It used to flower in August but like many plants it has responded to m...

• Elegia capensis,Fountain Rush

  Posted on Friday July 17th, 2009 at 12:26 am in water plants, exotic shrubs, landcape feature and accent plants

  Elegia capensis, Fountain RushThis is a striking foliage plant from South Africa which forms a large clump to about 3 metres tall. It naturally grows close to streams in Winter rainfall areas which dry out in Summer ,so technically it could be includ...