Fuchsias are evergreen flowering
plants that prefer part or full shade, particularly in the heat of summer. They
require are position protected from frost and wind and require mulching and
moderate watering. Pruning will assist dense growth and promote flowering. Go to
our
Fuchsias
site for more care information and current varieties.
HYDRANGEAS
These colourful and evergreen shrubs
originated from Asia and North and South America.
The flower colours vary depending on the alkalinity or acidity of the soil,
acidic soil producing more blue flowers and alkaline soil producing pink
flowers. White flowers are not affected by the pH of the soil. Hydrangeas will
grow well in warmer climates and are best suited to part or full shade.
CROTON
Crotons are colourful, decorative
shrubs ideal indoors or out. They thrive in a part shade, warm, frost free
position, hence they are ideal in tropical themed gardens. Also suitable for
pots.
AGAPANTHUS
Agapanthus are small strappy plants
which produce flowers which emerge in ball shape clusters on stems up to a
height of 2 metres. They can be grown in full or part sun and they are drought
tolerant. They look stunning grown in groups, along driveways or fencelines or
in containers.
