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Yesterday-Today-TomorrowBrunfelsias are evergreen shrubs from tropical America. There are about 30 species, all with tubular flowers which change colour over successive days. Don's favourite, Brunfelsia bonodora, has masses of violet, lilac and white scented flowers. Plant detailsCommon name:...
Yucca elephantipes, more commonly called the spineless or soft-tipped yucca, is a fast growing member of the agave family. In fact, it can quickly outgrow its original position in the garden, as seen in our segment....
YuccasMembers of the Agave family, yuccas are native to southern USA and Mexico. There are around thirty species, and most have stout woody trunks, rosettes of spiky leaves and big clusters of creamy white flowers. In the wild these...
It's hard to have just one favourite camellia. Not only are there hundreds of excellent cultivars already available, but exciting new ones are being released all the time. There are also many collectors' camellias around, and although some of these...
ZygocactusThese beautiful plants have a botanical name that is difficult to pronounce: schlumbergera. They are named after Frédéric Schlumberger, a collector of cacti who lived in a...
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Crepe myrtle
At their best in the peak of summer, crepe myrtles are flwering deciduous trees and shrubs that put on a great show when the going is hot Click here for more