by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jul 5, 2019 | Evergreen, Partial Shade to Full Shade, Semi-Tender, Shrub, Water in summer
Plectranthus ecklonii, “”Medley Wood”, the purple-blue coloured form adds vibrancy to shady gardens. One of the most colourful and showy of shade loving plants, it is no wonder that Plectranthus ecklonii, the Large Spurflower Bush or...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Sep 21, 2018 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Evergreen, More Sun than Shade, Scramblers, Semi-Tender, Shrub, Water-wise
Tecomaria capensis, the Cape Honeysuckle, is one of our most colourful shrubs and is a magnet for Sunbirds. This beautiful, free-flowering, evergreen shrub is fast growing, drought resistant and easy to grow. Tecomaria capensis normally has bright orange-red trumpet...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Sep 16, 2018 | Bee Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Partly deciduous to evergreen, Semi-Tender, Shrub, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
Pyncinostachys urticifolia produces the most beautiful cobalt blue flowers in autumn and early winter. Despite having the most amazing cobalt blue flowers and being a versatile garden shrub, Pycnostachys urticifolia (Blue Boys) is not well known nor more widely grown....
