I first raised this plant from one seed obtained from New Zealand many years ago. It is a small deciduous tree from China, and what an asset it has turned out to be. Its narrow grey green leaves turn brilliant red in autumn and in time it will make a shrubby upright tree to about …
This hardy shrub well and truly proved itself through 12 years of drought. Any wonder really as it comes from the Mediterranean south of France. It’s deciduous and grows to 2 metres and revels in a well drained sunny site. Better than a Cercis ‘Forest Pansy’ in this respect. It’s purple foliage lasts from spring …
This is a bit of horticultural tautology as its name means a Canary Islands plant from the Canary Islands! It is a herbaceous perennial winter growing climber that can reach about 3metres and its rich orange bells hang from its succulent stems all late winter and spring.I use it up deciduous shrubs in my garden …
These rare North American plants are rarely available in Australia. They are a stunningly rare and beautiful plant. Any wonder as they take eight years from seed to flower. So when you buy a flowering size plant you’re buying time! If you would like to grow them select a shaded site and add lots of …
I’m standing next to one of the worlds most spectacular climbers the giant Burmese Honeysuckle which can grow vast and loves a well drained sunny site. It is slightly frost tender when young so a cover for the first winter for those of you that need to will pay off. The scent is to die …