Geranium - Pelargonium
These evergreen bushy plants are commonly known by the name of ‘Geranium’. Botanically speaking, however, they are actually Pelargoniums. Ivy shaped leaves and snow white, pink or red flowers in spring and summer. Great as a small climbing plant, ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Gymea Lily
Gymea lilies are spectacular Australian native plants with large, compact heads of nectar filled red flowers atop tall, thick stems. Most Australian natives resent being transplanted, but Gymea lilies can be dug up, moved and planted bare rooted. ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Callistemon 'Harkness'
Callistemon 'Harkness' is a hybrid from the Gawler area of South Australia. It is one of the best bottlebrushes ever, with its long lasting, spectacular display of showy red flowers. Large evergreen shrub or small tree, 5-6m (15-20') tall. It has ... [... 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 |
Alstroemeria 'Peruvian Princess'
An interesting new plant is the dwarf Alstroemeria 'Peruvian Princess' which has ruby red flowers with yellow throats. A compact, dense shrub growing to about 50cm (20") with striking ruby red flowers and golden yellow throats. Flowers from ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
GROWING WARATAHS
Growing Waratahs - genus Telopea - an introduction to these plants. Waratahs are spectacular garden plants. These plants are in the genus Telopea which is in the family Proteaceae. They produce bright red flowers in spring (although some plants ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
