This plant was imported into Australia around 2003. It is obviously from guaranitica origins but has been bred to be about half its height i.e about a metre. Like guaranitica it has tubers and spreads enthusiastically when there is moisture. … Continue reading →

This plant caused some confusion for a while after its introduction to California from Guatemala, Central America etc. It was called short urica for a while but in fact seed grew towards 2m high. In the end it was decided … Continue reading →

‘Brittany’ is an Australian bred salvia with a part parentage of salvia splendens, which means part shade in hot areas and frost protection. She grows somewhat awkwardly to 2m x 1m and can do with some pruning.  Summer flowering.   The … Continue reading →

Bullulata is an odd  new salvia from Peru with an unusual coloured turquoise flower. Sometimes I have a few of this interesting salvia available . I don’t think it likes frost and might like a bit of shade in summer.   Evergreen … Continue reading →