Hello, I have an old specimen that’s looking a little tired, how do you think it would respond with a…
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don’t be confused by Grevillea buxifolia
This is probably Grevillea buxifolia subsp. buxifolia which is not to be confused with Grevillea sphacelata, in the Grevillea bibles by Peter Olde and Neil Marriott sphacelata a “Related or confusing species”. This couldn’t be more apt, I spent some time going down a plant nerd rabbit hole on this. These photos were taken in…
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The unique Viminaria juncea
There aren’t many plants which you could get this species confused with, especially when it is in full flower. Viminaria juncea is a stand out feature shrub or small tree which is quite common in our bushland but not so often seen in cultivation. Shrub to 5mts tall The yellow pea flowers located on long,…
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vulnerable Epacris purpurascens
For me this species signifies everything incredible about our local sandstone sclerophyll forest. The extraordinary stems of Epacris purpurascens cover themselves in tiny pinky white flowers and reach for the sun. There is something about them which is delicate but also symbolises endurance, they are a pretty wildflower in our bushland environment which can be…
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Bee Friendly Grevillea: Grevillea sericea
This is a local spider flower Grevillea which has huge ornamental potential and is a master at attracting native pollinator and honey bees to your garden. It is quite a common species on the east coast of NSW and can be found growing naturally from Toronto in the north to Heathcote in the South of…
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Dwarf Eucalyptus for small gardens: Eucalyptus citriodora DWARF
The lemon scented gum is one of my favourite fragrances, that pungent citronella smell released after the rain or at dusk on a summer evening makes me feel all sentimental about our incredible flora.Unfortunately Eucalyptus or Corymbia citriodora doesn’t mix so well with the urban landscape, firstly they get tall, very tall and secondly as…
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Pimelea nivea: A shrub of contrasts
Pimeleas are wonderful species, they grow quickly and flower often, for long periods of time. However this particular Pimelea is my favourite of all time, forever. This is Pimelea nivea and hails from my home state of Tasmania, I have seen it growing on rocky headlands and gravely Eucalyptus under storey and it is a very…
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