SOUTHERN RIDGES 7

I was on familiar grounds once again. It was so heartening to see the Amesio and Caesal looking so good. 


There was also the bed at the base of the bridge that I love so much. Although it wasn't planted by me, I still love to see the contrast between the various plants e.g. Sanchezia nobilis and variegated Sanchezia, variegated Excoecaria cochinchinensis, Ligustrum 'Lemon Lime and Clippers'.


Once again, I don't know the identity of the blue-flower shrub but it reminds me of the Blue Ginger (scientific name: Dichorisandra thyrsiflora; Family: Commelinaceae). By the way, this plant is related to the uncommon Siderasis fuscata (common name: Brown Spiderwort, Bear Ears), which I now know the name. There is also that very beautiful green wall planted with the likes of Philodendron erubescens 'Gold', Caladium bicolor and assortment of Episcia cupreata.


Most of the vegetation is looking so lush and green and even the Trevesia palmata and Caryota zebrina are growing taller than me now.

FLORAL WALK

I love the contrast captured in the first two photos. The leaf shapes,  sizes, colouration, venation patterns etc from the Sanchezia, Ligustrum and Excoecaria provide a very beautiful picture. What can I say other than I really dig it? The Sunbird was perched on the flowers of the Acanthaceae shrub and was startled by me before it flew off.


The Megaskepasma erythrochlamys is also growing so well and it adds a splash of lime green leaves and red bracts to the darker green landscape background. The uncommon Heliconia episcopalis and fan-shaped Cordyline fruticosa cultivar provide an interesting allure to the Floral Walk.

MIXED PLANTING

One, two, three, four. There were 4 strips of narrow planters relandscaped with an assortment of shrubs and groundcovers in an informal design.

Amongst the various plants include Trimezia steyermarkii, Sedum mexicanum, Ligustrum undulatum 'Lemon and Lime Clippers', Agave, Euphorbia tithymaloides cultivar, Sauropus spatulifolius, Sansevieria trifasciata cultivar, Ophiopogon, Rondeletia leucophylla, Excoecaria cochinchinensis (variegated), Talinum triangulare (variegated), Spathoglottis plicata cultivars, Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum etc.

Can you recognize any of the plants? Which bed do you prefer?

LIGUSTRUM 'LEMON LIME AND CLIPPERS'

I grew this Ligustrum at the Golden Garden coming to 3 years and see how tall and round this clump has grown.

From the Oleaceae Family, the variegated leaves actually remind me of the dwarf Duranta. Thus far, I have never seen the plant flower. However, I do feel this plant is so reliable in the sense that it does not need any special attention and has no known pests and diseases problems. In fact, the only things it probably needs are the usual watering, fertilizing and pruning.

A link on the plant is provided below:

http://www.pma.com.au/view_plant.asp?plant_id=61