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Iris
• Iris family (Iridaceae).
• The moisture-loving and elegant Iris siberica from Central Europe contributes
to the riot of colour in the Water Garden. |
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Azara
• Family Flacourtiaceae.
• Azara serrata, a small tree from Chile, produces a magnificent display
of fragrant yellow flowers. |
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Pelargonium
• Geranium family (Geraniaceae).
• Scented-leaved pelargoniums come from South Africa—the fragrance
is released when their leaves are rubbed. They can flower all year round in mild
areas. |
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Geranium
• Geranium family (Geraniaceae).
• Geranium maderense from Madeira is a spectacular plant, with red leaf
stalks and a large umbrella of flowers. Geranium canariensis (Canary Islands)
and Geranium palmatum ( Madeira) are both slightly hardier. |
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Azalea
• Heather family (Ericaceae).
• Azaleas are closely related to Rhododendrons. The evergreen azaleas are
native mainly to Japan. North American azaleas are fully hardy and deciduous,
and are often extremely fragrant—a walk in spring through the large and
varied collection of Azaleas on Badger’s Walk can be unforgettable.
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Cornus
• Dogwood family (Cornaceae).
• The Dogwoods are ornamental shrubs & trees. Cornus capitata from the
Himalayas and Cornus kousa from Japan both have flowers with very showy bracts,
and produce large strawberry-like fruits in autumn which are popular with the
birds. |
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Myrtus
• Myrtle family (Myrtaceae).
• Myrtus luma (now called Luma apiculata) from Chile flowers in late summer,
and has striking cinnamon-coloured bark which peels off to reveal a beautiful
cream-coloured inner surface.
• Myrtus lechleriana (now Ammomytus luma) from Chile has citrus-scented
foliage, and produces fragrant flowers in spring followed by edible black berries.
• Myrtus communis, the Common Myrtle, is an aromatic shrub from SW Europe.
It was dedicated to the Roman goddess Venus, and myrtle sprays are still used
in bridal bouquets. |
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Astilbe
• Saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae).
• These are moisture loving perennials with large widely branching inflorescences
of white, pink and red flowers. |
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Ceanothus
• Buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae).
• The Californian Lilacs from North America are the best blue flowered shrubs
that can be grown in this country, and are excellent for planting near the sea. |
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