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The pincushion hakea (Hakea laurina) is native to Western Australia. It grows to around 6m (20’) tall, and has globular red flower heads with protruding, creamy-white styles. Like many Western Australian species, it is...

Dwarf PoinsettiaPoinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are native to southern Mexico. They have erect, succulent stems and large, scarlet floral leaves or bracts, which look like flamboyant flowers. In the centre of the bracts are the true flowers, an insignificant yellowish...

Dwarf Sacred BambooThis plant is not a bamboo but a dwarf form of Nandina domestica, which grows naturally in Japan, China and south-east Asia through to eastern India. This little shrub is very tough and...

Early Spring Flowering Plants The Burke's Backyard Spring Special features the following plants. Rhododendron 'Christmas Cheer' Rhododendrons are one of the world's most beautiful cold climate flowering plants. There are between...

Many plants are associated with Easter and the passion of Jesus Christ, although nobody really knows what sort of wood the cross was made of, or what plant was used to make the crown...

EdgeworthiaThis unusual and interesting plant is closely related to the daphne, and has clusters of perfumed flowers which look similar except they're yellow. Its tough bark is used in Japan for making Washi, a fine quality hand-made paper, and...

English DaisiesEnglish daisies are trouble free and easy to grow, which is why they have been garden favourites since the early 16th century. Long ago they were given the name 'day's eye', because the flowers close at dusk and open...

English RosesMany of the old fashioned or heritage roses have a colour, form and scent that's unrivalled by most of the modern varieties. The Centifolia group of roses is wonderful in hot climates and includes...

Epping Road AzaleasDon looked at a fabulous floral display along the side of Epping Road, Lane Cove in Sydney. The display is made up of four hardy varieties of azalea: 'Alba Magna' or 'Alba Magnifica' (large white flowers), 'Alphonse...

Equatorial Foliage PlantsDon and the Burke's Backyard team travelled to Cairns to meet Dr. Arden Dearden, who has one of the most wonderful collections of tropical plants anywhere in Australia. Arden's...