Category: Flowers and Plants
Growing orchids in Perth
Orchids thrive in Perth. The botanical name for orchids is (Phalaenopsis) with around 28,000 different varieties of orchid, each with varying requirements, so it’s not a surprise that many find it a little intimidating. Orchids will grow well in most parts of Western Australia when given protection and bright filtered sunlight.
How to grow grevilleas
Grevilleas are fantastic evergreen plants, ranging from small shrubs to large trees. They’re probably the most widely grown group of Australian plants. Grevilleas are incredibly diverse and offer many environmentally friendly planting options. Know for being easy to grow and striking blooms grevilleas make a wonderful addition to any Australian backyard and are a great way to bring a pop of colour to your winter garden.
How to grow bearded iris in Australia
Bearded Iris (Iris x germanica) also known as Rainbow Iris or Flag Iris is an evergreen perennial rhizome. It comes from the Iridaceae family and originated in southern and central Europe. Bearded Iris grows best in the south-west of Western Australia as it enjoys cooler climates.
Growing Geraldton wax plants
Geraldton Wax (Chamelaucium uncinatum) is an attractive Western Australian shrub or small tree. It is a favourite in native gardens, with its needle-like leaves and waxy pink or red flowers that appear from later Winter to Spring. Geraldton Wax is part of the Myrtaceae family, and thankfully it is easy to grow Geraldton Wax in Perth.
