Swamp lily (Crinum pedunculatum)

DescriptionLarge upright robust plant that makes a huge impact in your garden with large clumps of evergreen leaves, each one 1m long and 10cm wide at the base. Leaves are thick and strong with good architectural qualities. Stout flowering stems are produced in spring and summer that can grow to 1m tall each bearing a long succe...

Pig Face (Carpobrotus glaucescens)

Pig Face (Carpobrotus glaucescens)This Genus of succulents consists of around 30 species which are native to the coasts of Australia, South Africa, North and South America. C.glaucescens is probably the most common species, it can be found growing on numerous beaches around the country. This creeping plant has extremely thick an...

Casuarina 'Cousin It'

Casuarina 'Cousin It'  Casuarina glauca (Prostrate form)DescriptionThis weeping foliage feature plant called 'Cousin It' looks as though the Adam's family has moved into your garden! It has soft leaves - just like normal She Oak leaves but unlike a She Oak it only grows 30cm high! It will weep over a ret...

Which Tree Fern do I have?

Identifying your Tree FernHere at the garden clinic we are often asked about transplanting tree ferns, the first question we ask in return is 'What kind of tree fern is it?'.The species of tree fern is very important when transplanting as the requirements are different. Some kinds can be simply cut off at the base and re...

'Australian Sunrise Lime' and Finger Limes

Why not grow Australian citrus as well as the usual lemons, limes and oranges. The 'Australian Sunrise lime' is a cross between the Australian Calamondin (a cross between Mandarin and Cumquat) and the Finger Lime. A pear shaped fruit that is great for marmalade. 'Australian Red Centre' is a cross between a mandar...