Non-natives like bottlebrush, bird of paradise, Mountain sage Salvia regla or Indian hawthorne Rhaphiolepis – R. indica are also good choices. Spring blooming native perennials include Chuparosa ...

Joining the winning Petite Perfume Pink on the shortlist was Rhaphiolepis indica 'White Cloud' – a refined evergreen with pure white blooms and strong garden performance, ideal for low-maintenance ...

Rhaphiolepis White Cloud Fuchsia Mambo ‘Kerfumam’ (Patio Dancers Series) Breeder: Tim Kerley, Kerley & Co Exhibitor: Blue Diamond Garden Centres Supplier: Kerley & Co Fuchsia Mambo Kerfumam Lomandra ...

Rhaphiolepis Pink Cloud This exquisite evergreen, flowering shrub is commonly referred to as Indian hawthorn, as it resembles the multiple blooms of hawthorn blossom.

One of Chelsea Flower Show‘s most anticipated highlights is the array of new plant introductions. And for 2025, the plants certainly don’t disappoint. Whether you’re after bold colour ...

Good fences may make good neighbors, but let’s face it­, fences are not very charming. There’s a better, more attractive solution out there—hedge plants. Hedges are shrubs planted close together to ...

Rhaphiolepis umbellata blooms in spring. (Getty Images) It so happens that the east San Fernando Valley, where I live, has experienced its coldest winter in years.

Describing it as “Australia’s great outdoors meets your grandma’s backyard”, their garden includes every Aussie icon imaginable, from a Hills Hoist to a cuddly tree-swinging koala. Our garden editor, ...

Planting around a pool requires more thought than you might expect. The ideal poolside plants should look good but also be low-maintenance, practical and robust. Here’s how to plant your way to ...

Home & Garden 1-4-25: WaterSmart makeover winner for Otay Water District – Shannon Nembach; handout photo by Charlie Neuman for OWD “I had seen these promoted in the past but I thought, ‘Oh ...

As ecosystem degradation becomes more widespread, there is a growing need for efficient and effective forest restoration methods. Direct seeding is one such method that can be used to cover a ...