Eucalypts for Cold Climates
Information about the cultivation of eucalypts in cold climates, especially northern hemisphere. There are some 800 species of Eucalyptus. The majority of these occur naturally in Australia with only a few species extending naturally into parts ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
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 |
Early Spring Flowering Plants
The Burke's Backyard Spring Special features the following plants. Rhododendrons are one of the world's most beautiful cold climate flowering plants. There are between 800 and 900 different wild kinds of rhododendrons, as well as thousands of ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
'Sheena's Gold'
Except for those growing in cold climates, Durantas are evergreen shrubs or small trees from the American tropics and subtropics. The 30 or so species have rather small and often toothed leaves and bear blue, white or violet flowers in summer ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Red Flavoured Palms
The New Caledonian Blood Leaf Palm is a stunning palm with long red fronds up to 6 metres in length that are a stand out feature. The Red Neck Palm is an outstanding plant for use indoors in a cold climate where the foliage is very glossy. It can ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Red Pineapple Pot
If you are looking for a patio pot plant with a real difference then you might want to consider growing a pineapple. The normal green forms will grow pretty well but they don't like winter and the cold climates. That is where the Red Brazilian ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
