Flowering Plants & Shrubs

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  • Melianthus

    Peter Valder thinks that this dramatic, South African native should be planted more often. Plant details Common name: Honey bush,... read more
  • Nerines

    These elegant, South African natives are amongst Peter Valder’s favourite bulbs. They are hardy, easy to grow and they add... read more
  • Ornamental pears

    New Ornamental Pears

    In recent years, ornamental pear trees have been very popular in Australian gardens. A favourite in cool climate areas is... read more
  • Cordylines

    In recent years an exciting new range of cordylines has become available. They are hybrids of the tropical Cordyline fruticosa... read more
  • Heliotrope

    Heliotrope or cherry pie (Heliotrope arborescens) is an evergreen shrub from tropical Peru. It grows to around 1m (3′) tall... read more
  • Bauera Tip

    Many people make the mistake of trying to grow the Australian native bauera, or dog rose, in ordinary garden positions.... read more
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    Hibiscus

    The Hibiscus Although widely known as Hawaiian hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis was probably native to Southern China and south-east Asia, then... read more
  • Oleander

    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... read more
  • Holly

    Don looked at holly, a native of Europe, north Africa and western Asia. In the Northern Hemisphere holly is associated... read more
  • Easter Plants

    Many plants are associated with Easter and the passion of Jesus Christ, although nobody really knows what sort of wood... read more
  • Agave plants

    Agave

    Agave If you want bold, architectural plants in your garden, Peter Valder thinks that it’s hard to go past agaves.... read more
  • English Daisies

    English daisies are trouble free and easy to grow, which is why they have been garden favourites since the early... read more