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DaphneThis large genus of evergreen and deciduous shrubs was named after a nymph in Greek mythology called Daphne. After being chased by the sun god Apollo, Daphne prayed to her father, who was a river god, to save her....

Daphne 'Star White' One of the best things about winter in Australia is the fragrance of daphne in flower. Winter daphne (Daphne odora) originally came from China. As well as the green-leafed variety with pink...

DarwiniaDarwinias were once considered to be very temperamental plants that were likely to drop dead, but they are now available grafted onto a hardy understock and are much easier to grow. Don looked at Darwinia lejostyla, an Australian native...

DayliliesModern daylily hybrids have bright, cheerful flowers which come in a wide range of colours, including yellows, buffs, oranges, reds and other shades towards plum-purple and deep reddish violet. They are called daylilies because individual flowers come out in...

Dietes - Plant of the Week One of the great things about our Plant of the Week is that it is virtually unkillable. A great choice for lazy gardeners! ...

Diosma One of the best garden shrubs is the diosma. It grows as a round tidy plant with masses of pink flowers in late winter and spring. It will grow in all but the most...

For suspicious customers afraid of evil forces, the baker added an extra loaf as 'protection money', giving rise to the sayings 'Twelve for the baker and one for the Devil' and 'Baker's Dozen'. On...

Don's Top Six Low Maintenance Plants Plant selection is very important if you want a low maintenance garden. Some plants are high maintenance nightmares. At the top of the list is lawn, which needs regular...

Donkey's TailThis curious Mexican succulent makes an ideal hanging basket specimen for a hot, sunny balcony. It will thrive on neglect, even if you go on holidays or forget to water it for weeks at a time. Hanging baskets...

Dwarf DiosmaColeonema pulchrum and its various forms are very popular garden shrubs, with their aromatic foliage and starry flowers. The old fashioned green dwarf form 'Compactum' is often overlooked these days in favour of its sport 'Sunset Gold', a...