In most species, the flowers are white, but in others (notably H. macrophylla), can be blue, red, pink, light purple, or dark purple. In these species, floral color change occurs due to the presence of aluminum ions which are available
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Flowering Gums (Corymbia ficifolia)
This is a fairly generic term, but commonly refers to Corymbia ficifolia and all the various grafted cultivars of this genus. They are available in a wide range of stunning flower colours… from soft pinks to vibrant oranges to flaming
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Popularised in the 1970s, these beautiful trees rapidly became a Melbourne favourite. Whilst the strong lemony citrus scent is an obvious plus, it is the elegant vertical form of the tree, with its strong straight smooth trunk combining with an
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Important note about plant availability.There are hundreds of factsheets on our website provided for your information. Not all plants will be available at all times throughout the year. To confirm availability please call (03) 8850 3030 and ask for the
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December is Garrawang in the local indigenous language. Garrawang is characterised by stormy weather, Bunjil (Eagle) is breeding, and the kangaroo apple and cherry ballart are fruiting. Cherry ballarts (Exocarpos cupressiformis) are an interesting example of how plants have adapted
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This is Buarth Gurru or grass season – when all the grasses (Kangaroo, Wallaby, Spear and Tussock) are flowering. These are certainly valuable plants to have in a garden – apart from their food potential, they provide colour, movement, and
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Optimism is in the air, and plants are loving the warming soil. It is still tadpole and orchid season (Pareip) in Naarm, Melbourne. The Japanese maples are looking extra special, clothed in their delicate new leaves. Kangaroo paws are starting
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August is the season for change. In Aboriginal seasons, this is Guling – when orchids start to bloom. The season of change brings out the drama queens in the garden. You have the purple and gold of the Hardenbergia and
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In July we are at the end of Waring or Wombat season. This is the time for the lowest temperatures and highest rainfall. A time when the wombats come out to catch the sun’s rays, and the male lyrebirds are
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June, when the days are short and cold and the branches are bare. The Grevilleas are putting on a brave display – entertaining us all and feeding the birds and the bees. The Correas too may well continue for a
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Autumn foliage is at its most stunning. The cold days and nights bring out the deep reds, oranges and buttery yellows in our wonderful deciduous trees. It is not just the eyes which can feast, the Katsura tree throws off
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Waring or wombat season is upon us. Mornings are misty and nights are longer. Wombats emerge from their burrows and eagles (Bunjil) are building their nests. Possums are mating and male lyrebirds are showing off their mounds with beautiful song.
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March is Luk or eel season in the local language. Particularly significant here in Bulleen due to the Bolin Bolin Billabong which was the site of large corroborees celebrating this sacred, spiritual protector. As the Eel travels downstream it wallows
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February, still the hot dry season of Biderap. The ornamental grasses have turned straw coloured. Gardening in the hot and the dry is not much fun. Best just to water, and make plans for when the autumn rains begin to
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January, Biderap – The hot dry season in the local indigenous language. A time for the common brown butterfly and dry tussock grass. A time to harvest tomatoes, beans, zucchini and late apricots. A time for Kangaroo paw to put
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