LotuslandEvery garden is someone's vision of Paradise. Ganna Walska created Lotusland between 1941 until she died in 1984, with the help from professionals such as Kinton and Ralph Stevens, Peter Riedel, Lockwood de Forest and Isabelle Greene. This elaborate series of gardens gave life to her passion. As she turned away from the...
The favourite flower of Hans Heysen, zinnias are back in fashion! With large double blooms in red, pink, orange, rose, yellow, scarlet, coral and ivory, this new compact variety is bright beyond Heysen's wildest dreams. Originally discovered by the Spanish in Mexico, zinnias were popular late 19th century. Breeding began in earn...
Hydrangeas originated from the wooded hills of Japan. A Japanese breeder bred this Mai-ko range. They flower in both ball and lacecap forms. A Mai-Ko is a young lady who performs a traditional Japanese dance. Each variety name is that of a Japanese girl.
These hydrangeas are excellent self-branching varieties. The intense colo...
What a reward for the effort of planting twenty-seven new roses last winter! All of them are growing well. I believe the secret is to keep them moist. Never allow your rose to dry out. And water them with seaweed once a week, at least a watering can full for each. 'Lavender Pinocchio' is dusky mauve, with a coffee tint to it. Th...
For a 'Mediterranean' feel in your outdoor living areas, lots of lively colour in patio pots and baskets, this new addition to the Million Bells range produces millions of tiny technicolour flowers through spring, summer and autumn. Each plant grows to 60cms and spreads up to one metre. This perennial petunia is the latest of a ...
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