Grevillea ‘Firesprite’ ‘Firesprite’, a hybrid between G. longistyla and G. venusta, was bred by grevillea authority Merv Hodge and is among the best of the new varieties. Plant details Common name: ‘Firesprite’ Botanical name:...
Grevillea ‘Flamingo’ ‘Flamingo’ is one of a spectacular range of new hybrid grevilleas produced by Richard Tomkin at Changers Green Nursery in Queensland. Plant details Common name: Flamingo Botanical name: Grevillea ‘Flamingo’...
Grevillea ‘Golden Lyre’ One of the newer subtropical grevilleas available now, ‘Golden Lyre’ is a hybrid between Grevillea ‘Honey Gem’ and the species Grevillea formosa. ‘Honey Gem’ is one of the Burke’s Backyard...
Grevillea ‘Moonlight’ One of the most fashionable grevilleas in Australia at the moment is Grevillea ‘Moonlight’ with creamy white flowers. Plant details Common name: Grevillea Moonlight Botanical name: Grevillea ‘Moonlight’...
Grevillea ‘Moonlight’ Update One of the most popular grevilleas in Australia at the moment, Grevillea ‘Moonlight’ is a tall growing cultivar which has long spikes of beautiful creamy white flowers for most of the year. Grevillea...
Autumn On-Farm Plant Sale and Native Garden Display 2008 ‘Silky Oaks’ 140 Russell Lane, Oakdale Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 April 10 am to 4 pm Directions: M5 to Picton. Turn left at Picton into Argyle St. First right into Barkers Lodge...
Most gardeners think of cyclamen as delicate indoor plants. However they can be grown outside, and in fact occur naturally in harsh, rocky areas in the Mediterranean and Europe. The miniature wild Italian cyclamen (Cyclamen hederifolium), will thrive and multiply in a...
Dwarf Diosma Coleonema 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...
English Roses Many 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 Fantin-Latour, a vigorous plant with pale pink...
Eremophila nivea Don looked at Eremophila nivea, an emu bush with silvery leaves covered with fine hairs which trap moisture. Although perfectly adapted to survive in the drier parts of Australia, in humid coastal zones this plant is not easy to grow and is...