Tag: Mediterranean climate

  • the charming Phebalium nottii

    the charming Phebalium nottii

    I’ve always been a fan of Phebalium’s and Phebalium nottii is no exception. Possibly the trickiest of the Phebalium’s to grow but also the most spectacular. Phebalium nottii is a small rounded shrub growing up to 1mt in height. It’s branchlets are covered with silvery to rust-coloured scales. The leaves are long and thin, with…

  • Eye catching Kennedia nigricans

    Eye catching Kennedia nigricans

    Kennedia nigricans is an unusual climber which tends to draw in everyones attention. I use this Western Australian species whenever I need a quick growing cover to screen, suppress weeds or create shade. The large bright green leaves are broad for a Kennedia and the pea flowers hide a little amongst the foliage, but once…