Cornelian Cherry
Although the flower display of Cornus mas, the cornelian cherry, is not as spectacular as some of its popular relatives, Peter Valder thinks this species is well worth planting. It's one of the few trees which flower in a cold climate in the ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Print fact sheet - Camellias
Camellias are amongst the world's best flowering plants. They are hardy and disease resistant, most varieties have attractive, glossy green foliage, and they put on their fabulous flower display in the cooler months of the year when the rest of ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Camellia Japonica Hedge
Camellias are wonderful plants. Most varieties have attractive, glossy green foliage, and they put on their fabulous flower display in the cooler months of the year when the rest of the garden often looks dull and bare. As well as making ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Camellia 'Yuletide'
Don looks at one of his all time favourite camellias, 'Yuletide'. In Australia this plant produces stunning red flowers from March to July, but in the northern hemisphere its flower display coincides with the Christmas season. Sasanqua camellias ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
WA Christmas Tree
One of Australia's most beautiful and sought after tree is the Western Australian Christmas Tree (Nuytsia floribunda), a rare and unusual parasitic plant. It's December and January flower display is spectacular with masses of golden yellow ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
WA Christmas Tree
One of Australia 's most beautiful and sought after tree is the Western Australian Christmas Tree (Nuytsia floribunda), a rare and unusual parasitic plant. Its December and January flower display is spectacular with masses of golden yellow ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
