Name: Winter Rose, Lenten Rose, Hellebore (Helleborus x orientalis)Known as the Lenten Rose they are not roses at all, but belong to the buttercup family. In the northern hemisphere the flowers bloom during the Easter celebration of Lent, hence their common name Lenten Rose.Description: Evergreen perennial for semi shade with ...
Choosing a wisteriaSo what should you grow? Well it's really just a matter of personal taste. For a start there are at least four varieties of the Chinese wisteria available in Australia — the common mauve, a darker, reddish purple called 'Amethyst', a white called 'Alba', and another white, 'Jako&#...
In 1980 I first saw the stunning wisteria arbor in the famous Ryoan-ji StoneGarden in Kyoto, Japan. This landscape masterpiece, dating back 520 years,has many inspirational plants but none so dramatic as the curtains of white,wisteria flowers in spring on an ancient arbor.I have observed this plant annually for the last 30 years...
Zamioculus zalmiofolia 'Zanzibar Gem' is an amazing aroid ie has a swollen base like a camel, originating from Zanzibar and Tanzania in Africa. The Zanzibar Gem seemingly resembles a cycad hence the genus and species name. The plant produces 7ocm long pointed spear like leaves with shiny dark leaves which rise from the u...
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