coastal gardens

Coastal gardens in picturesque places such as around the Mediterranean are frequently bold and flamboyant as they are filled with colourful outdoor plants that flower almost year round. Think bougainvillea, geranium and hibiscus. Luckily, all these plants grow as happily in containers as they do in the ground, and still manage to provide that dazzling display - even in your...

Botanical name: Bougainvillea Common names: Bougainvillea A little bit about Bougainvillea Bougainvillea are scrambling shrubs that can become vigorous climbers. They're known for their intensely coloured flowers, which are actually a modified coloured leaf called a bract. A ring of bracts surrounds the tiny white tubular flowers clustering in the centre. While originally from South America you will come across Bougainvillea in Southern Europe (hello...

A handsome protea with deep pink flowers throughout winter. Drought tolerant and well suited to coastal and heavy soil gardens. Great for attracting birds to the garden, cut flower arrangements and hedging. Grows up to 2 metres high x 2 metres wide. Protea Care Plant in well-drained soil. Water well to establish and refer to label for your plant’s specific...

A rounded shrub with a mass of bright yellow flowers in winter. Drought tolerant and well suited to low maintenance and low water use gardens and pots. Will also thrive in coastal and heavy soil gardens. Great for cut flowers and hedging. Grows up to 2 metres high x 1 metre wide. Leucodendron Care Plant in well-drained soil. Water well to...