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Plant Profile: 'Little Jess' and 'King Alfred'
Garden Gurus — It seems our love affair with strappy leaf plants continues to grow and for good reason. They are a wicked group of plants and they are particularly hardy. Two new Dianellas from Ozbreed called 'Little Jess' and 'King Alfred' are ...More…
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Plant Profile: Eremophila
Garden Gurus — If you are looking for a colourful, easy to grow, no nonsense plant, the wonderful Eremophila is a great choice. Eremophilas not only look great, they are also ideal for adding to your water smart garden. Eremophilas are one of the hardiest ...More…
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Christmas tree plant profile
BBC — The use of evergreens to decorate homes dates back to pagan times, when they were considered to be a symbol of eternal life. They were used as decoration during the winter solstice, a celebration of light and rebirth. Today, about seven million ...More…
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Water gardening plant profile: Hornwort
Denver Plants — Water gardening plant profile: Hornwort Pictured: Hornwort in an aquarium "Hornwort" doubles as a pond plant or warm water aquarium plant. It can be found year round at the local aquarium store. If purchased at an aquarium shop inspect the plant ...More…
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Water gardening plant profile: Gunnera
Denver Plants — Gunnera is an enormously large clump forming annual suitable for only very large bogs. It looks similar to a fancy leaved Rhubarb. Gunnera is not winter hardy in Colorado and may be difficult to locate. Plant if full sun to partial shade in boggy ...More…
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Water gardening plant profile: Bugleweed
Denver Plants — Their are about 10 varieties of Ajuga that are suitable for use as a bog plant. Plant them in partial to full shade in moist soils. Hot midday sun will burn the foliage. Ajuga tolerates poor soils quite well. A vigorous spreading groundcover ...More…
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Water gardening plant profile: Rodgersia
Denver Plants — Rodgersia aesculifolia is another bog plant than can grow quite large. Be sure to give it plenty of space. It is a very attractive plant with large Viburnum textured leaves. The star shaped, white or pink flowers are held high above the foliage. ...More…
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Water gardening plant profile: Toad Lily
Denver Plants — Breeders have developed three hybrid cultivars. Keep an eye out for 'Miyazaki' which sports white flowers spotted with purple on 36" plants, 'Variegata' has gold variegated foliage, and 'White Towers' has white flowers on ...More…
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Water gardening plant profile: Bistort
Denver Plants — Persicaria amplexicaulis is a poisonous plant. If ingested it can cause mild upset stomach. The sap may irritate sensitive skin. Keep an eye out for these hybrid Persicaria. 'Arun Gem' grows to 12" in height with dark pink flowers. ...More…
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Water gardening plant profile: Saxifrage
Denver Plants — Saxifraga fortunei is a small clump forming annual. It may be half hardy at elevations lower than 5000'. Plant in partial to total shade in compost rich, moist or boggy soil. For more info on Saxifraga... look in the Perennial section. Water ...More…
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Water gardening plant profile: Burr Reed
Denver Plants — Water gardening plant profile: Burr Reed "Burr Reed" can become invasive if planted to near the ponds edge. Only recommended for large ponds. Submerge aquatic basket on the pond floor between 10" to 12" deep. It's long narrow ...More…
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Water gardening plant profile: Bog Bean
Denver Plants — Water gardening plant profile: Bog Bean North America, Europe and Asia Pictured: Menyanthes trifoliata "Bog Bean" should be grown in baskets as it can be an invasive plant. Individual "Bog Bean" plants would be suitable for container ...More…