Petrea volubilis - Queen's Wreath, Sandpaper Vine

Bougainvillea spectabilis rosa gefüllt - Bougainvillea

Responsible for the impressive colours of this climber are three bracts that surround each...

Allamanda schottii - Dwarf Golden Trumpet

Protea cynaroides - King Protea, Giant Protea

The King Protea (Protea cynaroides) is without the king of its species: with a diameter of app....

Citrus sinensis 'Navel' - Navel Orange

‘Washington Navel’ oranges presumably came from Brasil to California in 1873. Its growth is -...

Acca sellowiana - Feijoa, Pinapple Guava, Guavasteen

The Pineapple Guava (Acca sellowiana), also known as Feijoa, blooms richly in May or June with...

Hedychium gardnerianum - Indian Ginger, Kahili Ginger

Morus nigra - Black Mulberry

Many of you might still remember Black Mulberry trees from the (grand-) parents’ garden. Just 60...

Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' - Arabian Jasmine

Hibiscus schizopetalus - Coral Hibiscus, Skeleton Hibiscus, Chinese Latern

The flowers of this Hibisdus variety are so amazingly bizarre that at first sight it is hardly...