Category Archives: Flowering Tree

Flowering Trees of Australia

Posted on January 20, 2012 by soulofagardener

Jacaranda mimosifolia (syn. Jacaranda acutifolia) – The Blue Jacaranda is actually native to South America but is widely planted in tropical regions. This tree produces fragrant pale purple trumpet flowers in 1 foot-long panicles and blooms for about 2 months. … Continue reading →

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Ornamental Edible Plants

Posted on October 27, 2011 by soulofagardener

Beta vulgaris var. cicla ‘Bright Lights’ – A colourful selection of Swiss Chard which looks as good in the garden as it does on the plate – featuring stems of red, yellow, orange, pink and white. This colour often extends … Continue reading →

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Trees and Shrubs with Attractive Fruit

Posted on October 23, 2011 by soulofagardener

Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’ (syn var. alba) – A disease resistant rose with 3.5″ wide pure white blooms (fragrant) emerging from pale pink buds in late spring, and sporadically through to autumn. These are followed by huge tomato-shaped hips that mature … Continue reading →

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Dogwood Trees / Cornus

Posted on September 14, 2011 by soulofagardener

Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’ – Probably the most popular dogwood tree to date, much in part to its multiple seasons of appeal and good disease resistance. It begins in late spring to early summer with abundant salmon-pink blooms presented in horizontal … Continue reading →

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