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Black Jelly Bean Plant: The French Alternative If you're like Jackie French and love the smell of aniseed, but don't really go for black jelly beans, anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) could be a great alternative. A member of...

Black Kangaroo Paw Don demonstrated how good black kangaroo paws can look in a large, glazed pot. The black kangaroo paw (Macropidia fuliginosa) is one of our most spectacular Australian native plants. It...

Black PlantsWhen discussing colour in the garden black plants usually don't rate a mention, although there are quite a few available which have either very dark, blackish leaves or black flowers. They can look very stylish used in bright...

Bleeding Heart VineThere are over 400 species of clerodendrums, including climbers, shrubs, herbaceous plants and trees, and they are mostly from warm climates. Many, like the Bleeding Heart Vine, have very showy flowers. Plant detailsCommon name: Bleeding...

Blue ginger (Dichorisandra thyrsiflora) is not a true ginger, but it has ginger-like, arching stems and vibrant, purple/blue flowers in autumn. This exotic Brazilian perennial is the perfect plant for...

Bottlebrush Bottlebrushes (Callistemon spp.) are among the hardiest of Australian native plants. They are long lived, require minimal maintenance and are almost impossible to kill. The flowers attract native birds, especially honey eaters, and reward...

In Don's view, Callistemon 'Harkness' is the best of the Australian bottlebrushes. Plant details   Common name: Bottlebrush Botanic name: Callistemon 'Harkness' (used to be known and sold as 'Gawler' or 'Gawler Hybrid')...

Bougainvillea 'Scarlett O'Hara'Don looked at one of the best of the bougainvilleas, a spectacular red flowering variety called 'Scarlett O'Hara'. This particular plant was growing in a dry, narrow garden bed. Bougainvilleas are very hardy and will survive...

Bouvardia and Stephanotis - Perfumed PlantsThe good news first - both plants have beautiful white flowers with a marvellous perfume. The bad news is that they're tricky to grow in many areas of Australia, and...

Brisbane Street TreesTaking a walk around the streets in your neighbourhood is a great way to discover the plants that grow well in your area. Street trees can also be an important source of shade...