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  • Origanum
  • Oxalis

    (Wood sorrel)
    Oxalidaceae

    A globally distributed genus with as many different growth habits as there are habitats.

    Cormous species from winter rainfall regions of southern Africa are of most relevance to Perth gardens, being hardy and colourful while requiring no summer water. Well suited to massed display and accepting of pots unlike most geophytes. Many too flower in autumn and winter when blooms can be scarce.
    • triangularis subsp. papilionacea   CAG01715
      Height20cmWidth30cmFlowering SeasonAllWaterMLightSun - L. Sh.
      CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

      A marvellous foliage plant whose opulent, trifoliate, dark purple leaves, with brighter chevron markings, are immediately coveted and then gaped at incredulously after learning it is not only an Oxalis, a genus deleteriously dismissed, but easily grown in any well drained soil, sun or shade. The attractive, pale pink, five petalled, bell-like flowers are merely an added bonus.

      Slowly clump forming it usually takes a year or so to establish it's fleshy tap root before looking brilliant and then tolerates dry spells or excessive heat by going temporarily dormant, as it does through winter, though it may still continue to flower even without leaves.

      Sensational in a pot deep enough to accommodate a root system that while relatively deep is not aggressive and plays well with companions.

  • Pavonia
    • hastata   CAG01083
      Height1.2mWidth1.2mFlowering SeasonSp / AuWaterLLightSun
      CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

      Small, pale pink, dark throated, hibiscus flowers are profusely borne on a mound forming, open shrub bearing small, arrow shaped, dark green, toothed leaves.

      From central South America and questionably native to the east coast of Australia, it is dependably hardy in any soil with a hint of summer moisture and where it typically self sows.

      Occasionally encountered flowering and flourishing in gardens of older areas long after the other plants have succumbed to the rigours of summer or time.

      Cut back hard when necessary and while making active basal growth.

      Quick and easy.

  • Pelargonium

    (Storksbill)
    Geraniaceae

    Not to be confused with Geranium commonly encountered in temperate gardens. Pelargonium offers a diversity of growth habits, form and foliage for warmer climates and have little tolerance of cold winters.

    Species from winter rainfall southern Africa are mostly drought loving and favour lean sandy soils, prime targets for exploitation in Perth gardens.

    The common "Geraniums" of Australian gardens are typically hybrids involving summer rainfall species, developed for hot house culture elsewhere and are of variable hardiness on the west coast. Many struggle with dry heat and high leaf surface temperatures while some, predominantly older varieties, can be very robust.
    • x domesticum Chittering   CAG02566
      Pelargonium x domesticum Chittering
      CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

    • echinatum   CAG01324
      Height40cmWidth80cmFlowering SeasonSpringWaterLLightFull Sun
      Pelargonium echinatum
      CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

      A summer deciduous South African species forming a low mound of slightly spiny, silvery green, succulent branches densely clothed through the cooler months with felty, grey-green, scalloped leaves. White five petalled flowers, with prominent dark red blotches, age slowly to rosy pink and are borne in large circular clusters on slender stems during spring.

      Easily grown in unirrigated, well drained, sunny soil. Tolerant of only light frost.

      Exceedingly lovely in harsh conditions or as specimen in a large pot where its summer habit can be most appreciated.

      Excess summer moisture will result in an early demise of this otherwise very long lived albeit relatively slow growing plant.

    • x hortorum Chartreuse   CAG02567
      Pelargonium x hortorum Chartreuse
      CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

    • ionidiflorum   CAG00931
      Height20cmWidth60cmFlowering SeasonSp - AuWaterM - LLightSun
      CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

      A small growing, evergreen, sprawling perennial with small, deeply incised, grey green leaves covering the stiff, wiry branches. Throughout the warmer months of the year, small, pale pink, butterfly-like flowers are borne profusely in airy clusters on slender stems.
      Unusual for the genus the lower 3 petals are larger than the upper 2.
      Removal of accumulated spent flowerheads and the occasional fatigued branch is all the maintenance necessary.

      A tough little plant for the edge of paths, trailing over walls or in hanging baskets. As with all pelargoniums provide good drainage.

  • Penstemon

    (Beardtongue)
    Plantaginaceae

    A North American genus consisting of mostly drought and heat tolerant clumping perennials or sub-shrubs with tubular flowers. There are many spectacular species and cultivars in a wide range of colours from white through pink, red, purple and a few yellows but most notably blues of a luminosity rarely found in other genera.

    Wild species tend to be more heat and drought tolerant than English hybrids developed for milder climates, though all demand ample sunlight and excellent drainage, preferably with poor soil.
    • palmeri   CAG01730
      Height1.2mWidth80cmFlowering SeasonSummerWaterLLightFull Sun
      CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

      I'll start by quoting Robert Nold in Penstemons "one of the glories of the plant kingdom"

      An evergreen clump forming perennial, adapted to life in the harsh conditions of the North American south west. Found in impoverished, dry, clay soils it should prove a winner in WA, it's deep roots effectively drought proofing it. During summer, highly fragrant, pink, balloon-like flowers crowd one side of the tall slender stems, the bases of which are clothed with large, toothed, silver-blue leaves.

      You need this in your garden.

  • Phlox
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