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November 2025
18 posts
Clematis urophylla ‘Winter Beauty’
Clematis urophylla ‘Winter Beauty’ is an evergreen clematis originally derived from Chinese mountain regions, where conditions favour cool, bright winters. It produces elegant, nodding white bell-shaped flowers during the coldest…
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Opuntia humifusa
Opuntia humifusa, commonly called the Eastern Prickly Pear, is native to North America, where it grows in sandy prairies, rocky slopes, and coastal dunes. Its flattened green pads form low-spreading…
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Aucuba omeiensis
Aucuba omeiensis is an elegant evergreen shrub native to the misty, forested slopes of Mount Emei in Sichuan, China. It naturally grows in shady woodland environments, which explains its excellent…
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Crinodendron hookerianum
Crinodendron hookerianum, commonly known as the Chilean lantern tree, originates from the temperate rainforests of southern Chile. It is renowned for its distinctive lantern-shaped, waxy red flowers that dangle elegantly…
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Cobea scandens
Cobaea scandens, commonly known as the Cup and Saucer Vine or Cathedral Bells, is native to the subtropical regions of Mexico. Its dramatic bell-shaped flowers begin green and mature to…
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Clerodendrum bungei
Clerodendrum bungei, often called the Rose Glory Bower, is a deciduous shrub native to China, thriving in warm temperate to subtropical regions. It’s known for its large, heart-shaped leaves with…
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Adding colour to a tropical style garden with bulbs
For me – and I’m sure it’s the same for you – my tropical-style garden always seems to take forever to look its best, especially in early spring. By its…
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Eucomis comosa ‘Sparkling Burgundy’
Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ is a striking pineapple lily cultivar known for its bold, dark burgundy foliage that deepens with strong sunlight. In summer, it produces upright stems topped with dense…
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