Floral
Anthurim Anthurium, is a genus of about 1000 species of flowering plants, the largest genus of the arum family, Araceae. General common names include anthurium, tailflower, flamingo flower, and laceleaf.
Aucuba Japonica. Aucuba japonica, commonly called spotted laurel, Japanese laurel, Japanese aucuba or gold dust plant, is a shrub native to rich forest soils of moist valleys, thickets, by streams and near shaded moist rocks in China, Korea, and Japan.
Azalea.
Buttercups Buttercups are a large genus of flowering plants called Ranunculus. It has yellow, shiny, petals, and grows wild in many places. It is poisonous to eat for humans and cattle, but when dry the poison is not active.
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana. Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is a herbaceous and commonly cultivated house plant of the genus Kalanchoe native to Madagascar. It is known by the English common names flaming Katy, Christmas kalanchoe, florist kalanchoe and Madagascar widow's-thrill
Calcerlaria. (Ladies Purse)
Clematis Montana Elizabeth Elizabeth' is a vigorous very large deciduous climber with bronze young trifoliate leaves, mid green with age. Flowering with slightly scented pale pink flowers with pale yellow stamens from late spring to early summer with occasional later flowers. It is an early season clematis (Pruning Group 1) that flowers early in the year on shoots produced in the previous summer. (syn. Clematis montana 'Elizabeth')
Cornus. (dogwood) Cherokee
Crambe cordifolia
Echinacea, common name Cone flower.
Geranium
Gum nuts
Kowhia. (Sophora,) Kowhai are small woody legume trees within the genus Sophora that are native to New Zealand. There are eight species, with Sophora microphylla and S. tetraptera being the most recognised as large trees. Their natural habitat is beside streams and on the edges of forest, in lowland or mountain open areas.
Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria, commonly known as meadowsweet or mead wort, is a perennial herb in the family Rosaceae that grows in damp meadows. It is native throughout most of Europe and Western Asia. It has been introduced and naturalised in North America.
Meconopsis. 1 Meconopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae. It was first described by French botanist Viguier in 1814 who named it as poppy-like (gr. Mekon poppy, Opsis alike). The species have attractive flowers and have two distinct ranges. A single species, Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh Poppy), is indigenous to England, Wales, Ireland, and the fringes of Western Europe, although recent studies suggest that it does not belong in the genus.
Meconopsis Meconopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae. It was first described by French botanist Viguier in 1814 who named it as poppy-like (gr. Mekon poppy, Opsis alike). The species have attractive flowers and have two distinct ranges. A single species, Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh Poppy), is indigenous to England, Wales, Ireland, and the fringes of Western Europe, although recent studies suggest that it does not belong in the genus.
Orchid. The Orchidaceae are a diverse and widespread family of flowering plants, with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant, commonly known as the orchid family. Along with the Asteraceae, they are one of the two largest families of flowering plants.
Osteospermum Ecklonis Dimorphotheca ecklonis or Osteospermum, is an ornamental plant. A native plant of South Africa, this plant is now regarded as a weed in parts of Australia, particularly Victoria and Western Australia.
Poppies
Tulips x 3
Calla Lily 'Mango' (Zantedeschia) The calla lily originates from South Africa. There, it grows in a marshy soil high in nutrients, which dries out in summer. It is one of eight varieties of zantedeschia. Its majestic, elegant flowers are unmistakable and unique. It is available in different colours. It is not one of the easiest plants to care for. However, those who observe the following tips will be able to preserve potted calla lilies for a sustained period of time.
Peony. The peony or paeony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe and Western North America.
Aquilegia vulgaris "granny's bonnet"
Peony . The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Southern Europe and Western North America.
Kowhai. Sophora. Kowhai are small woody legume trees within the genus Sophora that are native to New Zealand. There are eight species, with Sophora microphylla and S. tetraptera being the most recognised as large trees. Their natural habitat is beside streams and on the edges of forest, in lowland or mountain open areas. Kowhai trees grow throughout the country and are a common feature in New Zealand gardens. Outside of New Zealand, kowhai tend to be restricted to mild temperate maritime climates.
Yellow mellow. The beautiful language of flowers has been used throughout history as part of different rich cultures and traditions. The ancient Mayan civilization, for instance, regarded yellow flowers in general as a symbol of abundance. In Eastern parts of the globe, such as Japan, the color yellow is deemed sacred and worthy of royal. This belief, of course, includes yellow flowers as well. Rumor has it that the French see yellow as a color of jealousy. While this could come in handy if you want to subtly send your beau this type of message, you may want to think twice first about handing over a bouquet of yellow flowers to someone from France. More importantly, in Mexico, yellow flowers, especially marigolds, are only used to honor the dead.
Buttercup. SONY DSC
Calla Lilies. Calla lily flowers, also called trumpet lilies or Lily of the Nile, most often have waxy-white flowers that gracefully twist and curl, ending in a delicate point. Calla lily flowers can also come in pink, orange or red, and the dark green, heart-shaped foliage can also be variegated with white spots. Calla lily plants are native to marshlands of South Africa but have gained popularity in gardens in the United States as marginal pond plants and container plants.
Echinacea, Cone flower. Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are found only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas.
Tiger Lily.
Orange calla lily. The beautiful calla lily is one of New Zealand's most famous export flowers, popular for their rich, intense colour and overall high quality, with many varieties being bred in NZ.
Hydrangea Hydrangea is a genus of 70-75 species of flowering plants native to southern and eastern Asia and the Americas. By far the greatest species diversity is in eastern Asia, notably China, Japan, and Korea.
Butter Cups Ranunculus is a large genus of about 600 species of plants in the Ranunculaceae. Members of the genus include the buttercups, spearworts, water crowfoots and the lesser celandine.
Calceolaria. (Ladies Purse) Calceolaria, also called lady's purse, slipper flower and pocketbook flower or slipperwort, is a genus of plants in the Calceolariaceae family, sometimes classified in Scrophulariaceae by some authors. This genus consists of about 388 species of shrubs, lianas and herbs, and the geographical range extends from Patagonia to central Mexico, with its distribution centre in Andean region Calceolaria species have usually yellow or orange flowers, which can have red or purple spots.
Daffodils. Narcissus is a genus of predominantly spring perennial plants in the Amaryllidaceae family. Various common names including daffodil, daffadowndilly, narcissus, and jonquil are used to describe all or some members of the genus.
Daffodils Plant the bulbs so that their top is at least two times as deep as the bulb is high (top of a 6cm bulbs is twelve centimetres deep). Plant bulbs deeper in light soils than in heavy soils. Space the bulbs about ten centimetres apart or further if you intend to leave them in the ground for longer than four years.
Daffodils Narcissus is a genus of mainly hardy, mostly spring-flowering, bulbous perennials in the Amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. Various common names including daffodil, narcissus, and jonquil are used to describe all or some of the genus
Protea "Pink Ice" Protea is both the botanical name and the English common name of a genus of South African flowering plants, sometimes also called sugarbushes
Just Joey Elegant buds of coppery-orange veined with red. The opening petals are attractively waved and the flowers remain pleasing to the end. Free and continuous flowering. Rather sprawling growth. A good cut flower. Fragrant. 3 ft.
Taratahi Sunrise. Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico. A member of the Asteraceae, dicotyledonous plants, related species include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia.
Poppy in the dew. SONY DSC
Hollyhocks. Alcea, commonly known as hollyhocks, is a genus of about 60 species of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae. They are native to Asia and Europe
Abutilon x hybridum 'Orange Red' - Parlor Maple Malvaceae. Abutilon is also known as the flowering maple. Although it is no relation to the maple tree, Abutilon does have maple-like palmate leaves. You may also notice a similarity to mallows and hibiscus. These are cousins of Abutilon, and in addition to similar flower shapes, they share the ability to produce dozens of flowers. In fact, a happy Abutilon can flower almost non-stop, in shades from white to pale yellow to deep coral and red.
Kowhia. Sophora. Kowhai are small, woody legume trees in the genus Sophora native to New Zealand. There are eight species, Sophora microphylla and S. tetraptera being the most recognised as large trees. Their natural habitat is beside streams and on the edges of forest, in lowland or mountain open areas. Kowhai trees grow throughout the country and are a common feature in New Zealand gardens. Outside of New Zealand, kowhai tend to be restricted to mild temperate maritime climates.
Hydrangea Hydrangea is a genus of 70-75 species of flowering plants native to southern and eastern Asia and the Americas. By far the greatest species diversity is in eastern Asia, notably China, Japan, and Korea
Pride of Madera. Echium candicans, commonly known as pride of Madeira, is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae, native to the island of Madeira. It is a large herbaceous Perennial subshrub, growing to 1.5–2.5 m.
Narcissus Narcissus is a genus of mainly hardy, mostly spring-flowering, bulbous perennials in the Amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. Various common names including daffodil, narcissus, and jonquil are used to describe all or some of the genus
Clematis Clematis is a genus of about 300 species within the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Their garden hybrids have been popular among gardeners,[4] beginning with Clematis × jackmanii, a garden standby since 1862; more hybrid cultivars are being produced constantly. They are mainly of Chinese and Japanese origin. Most species are known as clematis in English, while some are also known as traveller's joy, a name invented for the sole British native
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Burma Star. Large apricot-yellow,fragrant flowers set against vigorous upright glossy foliage.
Fatsia japonica Flower. Fatsia japonica is the most distinctive of all evergreens with large palmate leaves. The lobed leaves can reach 16 inches across and provide contrast in the shade garden. It can be grown in mass plantings on larger sites or as a specimen in smaller gardens. Grow it with ferns for contrast and it is excellent when mixed with large plantings of Rhododendrons to relieve the monotony of dark, medium evergreen foliage. Drumstick-like flowers are otherworldly in appearance but add to the distinctiveness of this shrub. Plant with the usual woodland perennials like hellebores, hostas, solomn's seal and the like. Foliage is excellent in flower arrangements and lasts for weeks when cut.
Lecucadendron Stelligerun red. Leucadendron is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, endemic to South Africa, where they are a prominent part of the fynbos ecoregion and vegetation type.
Rudbeckia hirta, ( black-eyed-susans,) Black-eyed Susans are flowering plants that grow over three feet tall. They have green leaves up to six inches long. Black-eyed Susans grow in open woods, gardens, fields, and roadsides. They grow quickly in just about any kind of soil. These plants are most easily recognized by their flowers. They have yellow flowers with a brownish-purple center. Flowers are two to three inches across and grow on a stalk up to eight inches long. Black-eyed Susans are very competitive and can push other plants out of an area.
Oreti Adele.Dahila Dahlia 'Oreti Adele', a Formal Decorative dahlia hybrid introduced in 2001 by W. Jack of New Zealand. It grows to around 1.2m tall.
Daffodils. The appeal of daffodils lies in their beauty and durability. Their flowers come in a range of colors like yellowand white and have contrasting cups of orange or pink and a variety of shapes and sizes. Planted in a sunny location where the soil drains well, most daffodils will come back year-after-year. Perhaps best of all, deer and rodents leave daffodils alone because they contain a bitter poison called lycorine.
Adenium. (Desert rose). Adenium. (Desert rose). Adenium is a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, first described as a genus in 1819. It is native to Africa and to the Arabian Peninsula
Daffodils. Daffodils are one of the earliest flowers to bloom in the spring and are often associated with springtime and rebirth. These trumpet-shaped flowers come in a variety of sizes and colors. Traditional daffodils are sunny yellow, but some varieties are white or pastel yellow and some are even pink or green.
Rose ripples.
Coast Wattle. Australia. Acacia sophorae, commonly known as 'coastal wattle,coastal wattle is a wattle found in coastal and subcoastal south-eastern Australia from the Eyre Peninsula to southern Queensland. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of Sallow Wattle (Acacia longifolia). The specific epithet refers to its similarity to plants in the genus Sophora.
Pride of Madera
Osteospermum, or African daisies Osteospermum, or African daisies made a big splash in display gardens in the 1990s. They looked a little like daisies and they are in the Asteraceae family, along with Shasta daisies and zinnia. But when African daisies were first introduced to the market, they had coloring we weren't used to seeing. Many of the center disks looked as though they were colored with metallic paint.
Meconopsis
Meconopsis. 1
Meadowsweet. Filipendula ulmaria, commonly known as meadowsweet or mead wort, is a perennial herb in the family Rosaceae that grows in damp meadows. It is native throughout most of Europe and Western Asia
Arum Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) Robust, persistent, evergreen, clump-forming perennial herb <1.5m tall. Large arrow-shaped shiny green leaves. White, erect, funnel- shaped ‘flower’ (Aug-Jan, occasionally other times of year) of central yellow spike and white outer modified leaf.
Hydrangea
Crocus
Cornus. (dogwood) Cherokee A stunning rose-red flowering Cornus. Attractive green leaves turn orange, red, yellow and purple in autumn. Popular as a specimen around patios or in lawns. Best in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade Deciduous. Frost hardy.
Clematis Montana Elizabeth ‘Elizabeth’ sets the standard for all other Clematis montana cultivars. This vigorous deciduous vine is covered in late spring with a profusion of 3-inch dogwood-like pink flowers. The buds are light pink & white opening to a mauve pink that quickly fades to a blush pink edged in darker tones. This cultivar is the most fragrant of all the montanas, and in full bloom the surrounding air is permeated with a sweet vanilla fragrance. As the flowers begin to fall, bronzy new foliage fills in which gradually changes to green in early summer.
Arum Lilies. (Zantedeschia aethiopica ) The Arum lily is arguably one of the most beautiful of all flowering plants.The arum lily is best known for its striking appearance when in flower, producing a brilliant white floral bract (known as a spathe) which is wrapped around the yellow, finger-like spadix in the centre. These Inflorescences (the complete flower head of a plant including its flowers ) can be quite large on mature specimens, with the spathe reaching up to 10 inches in length. The fruits which follow are green berries which turn orange at the base when ripe.
Tulips X3
Clematis Montana Elizabeth Clematis Elizabeth has vanilla-scented pale pink flowers in abundance in spring with some repeats in late summer. Rich dark foliage complements the flowers and looks great all summer.
Daffodils Daffodil Day is the Cancer Society's annual flagship event and one of the most important fundraising and awareness campaigns in the country. As well as providing an opportunity to raise awareness of cancer in New Zealand, Daffodil Day is a major funding source for the Cancer Society. We are proud to be regarded as one of the country's most trusted charities and this is reflected in our fundraising practices. The daffodil is one of the first flowers of spring, whose bright yellow blooms remind us of the joys the new season will bring. It represents the hope there is for the 1 in 3 New Zealanders affected by cancer.
Clematis montana. Clematis montana or the Anemone Clematis is an early flowering plant of the genus Clematis. It is a vigorous climbing plant and is used by gardeners to hide unsightly structures such as sheds and walls.
Clematis buds. Clematis montana or the Anemone Clematis is an early flowering plant of the genus Clematis. It is a vigorous climbing plant and is used by gardeners to hide unsightly structures such as sheds and walls.
Greenvale dogwood. Dogwoods - now you're barking up the right tree! The Cornus or Dogwood genus of trees and shrubs has family members from both North America and Asia. The Dogwood most commonly grown in NZ hails from North America and is known as Cornus florida. In this case "florida" actually means flowering rather than place of origin. The Americans love this tree so much it is the State tree for both Virginia and Missouri. Cornus kousa which hails from Japan is becoming more popular in NZ and Cornus kousa Moonlight is a firm favourite with the team here at Wairere. All Dogwoods are deciduous and frost hardy with the exception of Cornus capitata which is semi evergreen and only tolerates light frost.
Begonias Begonias are a large and diverse family of plants. There are varieties of begonias grown for their flowers and others that are grown for their foliage. Many types of begonias make excellent houseplants and many are also good for outdoor planting in the ground or containers. Most begonias are easy to care for. Knowing how to care for a begonia will allow you to have a wide variety of beautiful begonias growing in and around your home.
Yellow Begonia Begonia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. The genus contains about 1,400 different plant species. The Begonias are native to moist subtropical and tropical climates.
Pride of Madeira. To describe Pride of Madeira's features as anything other than stunning doesn’t do the plant justice. You’ve probably heard the list of attributes before — purple flower spikes, mounding habit, low water use, coastal tolerant, sage green foliage — but once you've seen a Pride of Madeira and all its charms, you’ll never forget it. Like the island it hails from, Pride of Madeira allures from both near and far.
Callistemon. "Bottle brush" Callistemon species have commonly been referred to as bottlebrushes because of their cylindrical, brush like flowers resembling a traditional bottle brush. They are mostly found in the more temperate regions of Australia, especially along the east coast and typically favour moist conditions so when planted in gardens thrive on regular watering. However, two species are found in Tasmania and several others in the south-west of Western Australia. At least some species are drought-resistant and some are used in ornamental landscaping elsewhere in the world.
Margaret Haggo. dahlia. Dahlia ‘Margaret Haggo’ (Dahlia). This genus has upright and bushy, early summer and early autumn flowering, tuberous, deciduous annuals and perennials. They bear pinnatifid or pinnatisect, mid green leaves and disc-shaped flowers.
KOWHAI (Sophora spp.). Kowhai are small woody legume trees within the genus Sophora that are native to New Zealand. There are eight species, with Sophora microphylla and S. tetraptera being the most recognised as large trees. Their natural habitat is beside streams and on the edges of forest, in lowland or mountain open areas. Kowhai trees grow throughout the country and are a common feature in New Zealand gardens. Outside of New Zealand, kowhai tend to be restricted to mild temperate maritime climates. The blooms of the kowhai are widely regarded as being New Zealand's national flower,although they have no official status as such. The word kowhai is also used in the Maori language for the colour yellow, because of the colour of the flowers
Narcissus. daffodil. Narcissus is a genus of predominantly spring perennial plants in the Amaryllidaceae (amaryllis) family. Various common names including daffodil, daffadowndilly, narcissus, and jonquil are used to describe all or some members of the genus. Narcissus has conspicuous flowers with six petal-like tepals surmounted by a cup- or trumpet-shaped corona. The flowers are generally white or yellow (also orange or pink in garden varieties), with either uniform or contrasting coloured tepals and corona.
Gor Bilmey dahlia. A Dahlia from Dr Keith Hammetts weird and wonderful selection This green leafed dahlia has orangey red flowers with a lemon collar and yellow eye Great as a cut flower ideal for a sunny position.
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Maltby Fanfare. (3)
Oreti Dandy. (6)
Oreti Rebel. (8)
Grayval Lollipop. SONY DSC
Oreti Adele. SONY DSC
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Dahlia. Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico and Central America. A member of the Asteraceae family of dicotyledonous plants, its garden relatives thus include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia.
Dahlia. Always. Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native mainly in Mexico, but also Central America, and Colombia.
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Cyril Higgo. Dahlia 'Cyril Higgo' This cultivar is laciniated cactus type, red in color, and of size A. It was grown, named, introduced and registered in 2003 by Mrs. E. Fenton. It is derived from seed sent from Mr. C.O. Higgo in South Africa, and is of unknown parentage.
Kapow.Dahlia. Almost too pretty to be real! Contrastic fabulosity with jewel-like 3" pinwheel pink blooms popping out from delectable rich, mahogany-black foliage. A very useful 3' high & 2' wide in size,
Margaret Haggo. Dahlia ‘Margaret Haggo’ (Dahlia). This genus has upright and bushy, early summer and early autumn flowering, tuberous, deciduous annuals and perennials. They bear pinnatifid or pinnatisect, mid green leaves and disc-shaped flowers.
Margaret Haggo. Opening scene. Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Margaret Haggo is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.
Keith H dahlia. This is a beautiful yellow waterlily dahlia with petals that are outlined in dark pink.
Grayval Lollipop. Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native mainly in Mexico, but also Central America, and Colombia
Terracotta Dahlia. Dahlia plants are amazing, another example of horticultural magic. The dinner plate types can grow a full metre high in just a few months while producing blooms almost 30 cm across. Underground, the same thing is happening. Should you decide to dig up your dahlia tubers at the end of the season, you'll be impressed with what's been happing under the soil surface. Expect to find clumps of potato-like tubers, which often can be divided into several pieces (and plants) for next year's garden. Could your garden use a little magic? Add a few dahlias
Teddy Dahl. Dahlia. Dahlias are considered one of the most spectacular garden flowers. There is a great variety of form in dahlias, from the showy dinner-plate size to the bright, little single ones. Dahlias are natives of the mountainous regions of Mexico and, although they grow in a warm country, they are actually temperate plants requiring cooler conditions. There are 30 species and 20,000 cultivars of Dahlias.
Margaret Haggo. Dalhia. Dahlia ‘Margaret Haggo’ (Dahlia). This genus has upright and bushy, early summer and early autumn flowering, tuberous, deciduous annuals and perennials. They bear pinnatifid or pinnatisect, mid green leaves and disc-shaped flowers.
Edna Brown Dahlia. Dahlia 'Edna Brown', a medium-sized Semi-cactus cultivar.
Margaret Haggo.Dahlia. Dahlia ‘Margaret Haggo’ (Dahlia). This genus has upright and bushy, early summer and early autumn flowering, tuberous, deciduous annuals and perennials. They bear pinnatifid or pinnatisect, mid green leaves and disc-shaped flowers.
‘Margaret Haggo’ (Dahlia) Dahlia ‘Margaret Haggo’ (Dahlia). This genus has upright and bushy, early summer and early autumn flowering, tuberous, deciduous annuals and perennials. They bear pinnatifid or pinnatisect, mid green leaves and disc-shaped flowers.
All Blue Iris is a genus of 260–300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, which is also the name for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris. Some authors state that the name refers to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. As well as being the scientific name, iris is also very widely used as a common name for all Iris species, as well as some belonging to other closely related genera. A common name for some species is 'flags', while the plants of the subgenus Scorpiris are widely known as 'junos', particularly in horticulture. It is a popular garden flower.
Waratah Waratah is an endemic, Australian genus of five species of large shrubs or small trees, native to the southeastern parts of Australia
Waratah An erect shrub which can grow to 4 metres, with dark green leathery leaves from 13 to 25 cm in length. The beautiful flowers are actually individual flowers grouped in rounded heads from 7 to 10 cm in diameter that usually grow red but can be pink or even white. Flowering time is normally from September to November. They can be grown in gardens but need to be in lightly shaded sunny positions and they need to be watered well and regularly. Waratah is the aboriginal name and was the name used by the early settlers.
Protea. Pink Ice. A vigorous and hardy plant adaptable to most conditions. Flowers most of the year with the peak over Autumn-Winter. Flowers are a rich pink-red with a silvery appearance and burgundy floral mass. One of the most popular proteas.
Proteas. Proteas are effulgent flowers that challenge and delight even experienced gardeners. They have countless variations of splendid color and form, and they grace garden plots with their lasting, perennial beauty.
Leucospermum 'Vanessa' Leucospermum (Pincushion, Pincushion Protea or Leucospermum) is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, native to Zimbabwe and South Africa, where they occupy a variety of habitats, including scrub, forest, and mountain slopes. They are evergreen shrubs (rarely small trees) growing to 0.5-5 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, tough and leathery, simple, linear to lanceolate, 2-12 cm long and 0.5-3 cm broad, with a serrated margin or serrated at the leaf apex only. The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences, which have large numbers of prominent styles, which inspires the name. The genus is closely related in evolution and appearance to the Australian genus Banksia.
Proteas
King Protea The king protea is a flowering plant. It is a distinctive member of Protea, having the largest flower head in the genus. The species is also known as giant protea, honeypot or king sugar bush
Leucadendron Genus Leucadendron Species Cultivar 'Inca Gold' Common name Cone flower Hybrid L. laureolum x L. salignum Family name Proteaceae Place of origin South Africa
Caladium. Caladium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. They are often known by the common name elephant ear, heart of Jesus, and angel wings. There are over 1000 named cultivars of Caladium bicolor from the original South American plant.
Kakabeak Clianthus, commonly known as kakabeak, is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae, comprising two species of shrubs native to New Zealand. They have striking clusters of red flowers which resemble the beak of the kaka, a New Zealand parrot.
Clematis montana 'Rubens' Clematis montana Rubens is an attractive hardy deciduos climber, smothered in rich pastel pink flowers with an enticing vanilla scent in mid spring.
Japanese anemone. Anemone hupehensis This charming Japanese anemone is a lovely addition to the garden if you have some space that you want to fill. For me, this is a true sign that autumn has arrived and they make a lovely sight in the late summer/autumn garden with their stems of single pale pink flowers that stand proud above the foliage and waver in the breeze which is where they get their name windflower from.
Red-flowering Gum (Corymbia ficifolia) Corymbia ficifolia commonly known as the red flowering gum, is a species of small tree that is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has rough, fibrous bark on the trunk and branches, egg-shaped to broadly lance-shape adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, bright red, pink or orange flowers and urn-shaped fruit. It has a restricted distribution in the wild but is one of the most commonly planted ornamental eucalypts.
Alcea (Hollyhocks) Hollyhocks are annual, biennial, or perennial plants usually taking an erect, unbranched form. The herbage usually has a coating of star-shaped hairs. The leaf blades are often lobed or toothed, and are borne on long petioles. The flowers may be solitary or arranged in fascicles or racemes. The notched petals are usually over three centimeters wide and may be pink, white, purple, or yellow. The fruit is a schizocarp, a dry disc divided into over 15 sections that contain seeds
![Clematis is a genus of about 300 species within the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Their garden hybrids have been popular among gardeners,[4] beginning with Clematis × jackmanii, a garden standby since 1862; more hybrid cultivars are being produced constantly. They are mainly of Chinese and Japanese origin. Most species are known as clematis in English, while some are also known as traveller's joy, a name invented for the sole British native](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/12202274464_4acfb3829c_b.jpg "Clematis")
