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Many people have been disappointed by Australian native plants in the past, but there is enormous potential to create superb gardens with...

Abutilons (Abutilon x hybridum) are commonly known as Chinese lanterns, because they have pendulous, lantern-shaped flowers. These beautiful evergreen shrubs grow from 2-3 metres (6-10') tall, and have attractive, maple-like leaves and a...

A horticultural survivor from Ancient Greek and Roman times, Acanthus mollis is one of the great garden plants. It was so highly regarded in the ancient world that a motif shaped like an acanthus...

If you want bold, architectural plants in your garden, Peter Valder thinks that it's hard to go past agaves. This fascinating group...

Agonis 'After Dark' Recently introduced into cultivation, Agonis flexuosa 'After Dark', is a variety of the West Australian willow myrtle. It has burgundy to purple coloured foliage all year round, with tiny white flowers in spring. It grows around...

Alice du PontMembers of the Apocynaceae, or Dogbane family, Mandevillas are native to central and South America. Named after Henry Mandeville (1773-1861), a keen gardener and member of the British Foreign...

This showy climber from tropical America is very popular in warm climate gardens, where it is often seen growing on fences, walls and pergolas. It produces large, stunning yellow flowers over several months of...

Alstroemeria 'Peruvian Princess' An interesting new plant is the dwarf Alstroemeria 'Peruvian Princess' which has ruby red flowers with yellow throats. Plant details Common name: Dwarf AlstroemeriaBotanic name: Alstroemeria 'Peruvian...

Alternanthera dentata Evergreen foliage plants are wonderful in the garden, because they give you stunning colour all year round. Many plants with brilliantly coloured leaves belong to the family Amaranthaceae. They include the popular bloodleaf...

Amaranth - The French Alternative There are around 60 species of amaranthus, including weeds, leaf vegetables, grain crops and ornamentals. Many have large, colourful leaves and tassel-like flower spikes. Jackie French thinks amaranthus is the most spectacularly beautiful...