Flowering Plants & Shrubs

Gardenias are native to Eastern Asia (China, Taiwan and Japan). They are attractive, low maintenance shrubs with large, creamy white... read more

Peter Valder has always been very fond of green flowering plants, so he decided to put together a list of... read more

Clivia in Deep Shade Don discovered a clivia growing underneath a camellia in a shady part of a garden. Although... read more

Grevillea ‘Cooroora Cascade’ Don looked at ‘Cooroora Cascade’, a low growing sport of Grevillea ‘Golden Lyre’. ‘Golden Lyre’ is hybrid... read more

Cordylines in Hawaii Last year the Burke’s Backyard team visited Hawaii, and filmed some spectacular foliage plants which the locals... read more

Grevillea leptobotrys Don looked at a form of Grevillea leptobotrys, a low growing native shrub with lovely mauve-pink flowers. Plant... read more

Daylilies Modern daylily hybrids have bright, cheerful flowers which come in a wide range of colours, including yellows, buffs, oranges,... read more

Dwarf Lilly Pilly ‘Hedgemaster’ In a courtyard or small garden, Don recommends using paving instead of putting in a lawn,... read more

Dwarf Liriope Arizona Don looks at ‘Arizona’, a new dwarf variety of liriope. Plant details Common name: Dwarf liriope Botanic... read more

Dwarf Poinsettia Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are native to southern Mexico. They have erect, succulent stems and large, scarlet floral leaves... read more

Epping Road Azaleas Don looked at a fabulous floral display along the side of Epping Road, Lane Cove in Sydney.... read more