‘Black Knight’ is a variety that has been around Australia and New Zealand for at least 30 years. It has not seemed to be found in the Northern hemisphere although I think there are now similar plants. Who knows who … Continue reading →

I first saw this plant in New York in 1991 and waited impatiently for it to be introduced to Australia as at first it seemed it did not set seed for me to beg. It has very pretty magenta tubular … 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 →