Jane shows how to update the classic cottage look with dazzling Australian natives.
Make your Australian native cottage garden dreams come true with plants that are suited to all kinds of spaces, including suburban homes.
Jane shows how to update the classic cottage look with dazzling Australian natives.
Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.
Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.
Jane shows how to update the classic cottage look with dazzling Australian natives.
Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.
Jane shows how to update the classic cottage look with dazzling Australian natives.
Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.
Jane shows how to update the classic cottage look with dazzling Australian natives.
Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.
Jane shows how to update the classic cottage look with dazzling Australian natives.
Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.
Jane shows how to update the classic cottage look with dazzling Australian natives.
Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.
Jane shows how to update the classic cottage look with dazzling Australian natives.
Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.
Jane shows how to update the classic cottage look with dazzling Australian natives.
Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.
Jane shows how to update the classic cottage look with dazzling Australian natives.
Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.
Make your Australian native cottage garden dreams come true with plants that are suited to all kinds of spaces, including suburban homes.
Penstemon strictus A Herbaceous perennial native to the Rocky mountain area from Canada down to California. Produces abundant spires of deep purple to royal blue cup shaped flowers that rise above the lower thick mat of evergreen foliage. Produces a large quantity of nectar making it very attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and even ants, I regularly see everyone ‘fighting’ for a spot to grab a drink. Drought tolerant and prefers dry and clay filled locations. Perfect as a unique shorter filler plant in cottage gardens, meadows, fields, and water wise gardens Quantity - 30+ Seeds Native - Southern Alberta and BC Lifecycle - Perennial Zone - 3 to 10 Sun - Full to partial sun Soil Moisture - Dry Soil Type - Clay, Rich, Poor Bloom - Summer Sow - Surface sow or lightly cover outdoors or start indoors. Cold stratification is not required
Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.
Verbesina virginica is a major fall-blooming nectar source for migrating monarchs. By fall it's usually at least three feet high and has dense clusters of snow-white flowers. Blooming typically coincides with peak migration. The blossoms are also attractive to many other species of butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. It is the host plant for the Bordered Patch and the Silvery Checkerspot Butterflies. ★ Grows up to 3-8 ft. tall (90-240 cm). ★ Thrives in full sun to part shade in dry to moist, well-drained soils. Prefers moist, organic rich soils in full sun or light shade ★ Excellent choice for cottage gardens, native plant gardens, wildflower gardens, prairies and meadows. ★ Deer resistant. ★Hardiness 8 – 11 Hardy in zones 5-10
Hardenbergia violacea 'Native Sarsaparilla or Native Wisteria' - 5x Seeds Climbing form, Also known as 'Purple Coral Pea' A twining shrub, vine or climber with a slender woody branching stem. Purple pea-shaped flowers occur in heavy pendant clusters come spring and summer. An attractive climbing plant whose branches twist around supports to climb. Easy to train to your desired shape and can handle hard pruning. Dark, glossy green leaves 75-100 mm in length. It is moderately vigorous but rarely causes damage. Prefers a light to medium well-drained soil in an open sunny position, drought resistant but frost tender. Seed Starting Method Hardenbergia seeds come in a range of sizes from very tiny to a few millimeters. As a general rule Hardenbergia seed should be sown to the depth of the seed. Although most Australian native/ endemic seed can be sown throughout the seasons across Australia it is advisable to sow in Spring or Summer in colder regions. The optimum temperate to ensure the best possible germination rate for sowing many Australian native/ endemic species is around 18-22°C. Hardenbergia seeds will germinate easily, however, they do have a hard outer coating, germination will normally not occur until the seed is pre-treated with boiling water first. Place the seed in a container and cover with boiled water and allow to soak overnight. The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen yet until you're satisfied that the pre-treatment has worked. Sowing Depth See above.The seed will lodge in the pores of your seed starting mix once misted with water. Growing Season Spring & AutumnPlace in a warm sunny position and keep moist to avoid drying out. Germination Time 20-45 days at around 18-22°C. Hardiness Hardy Plant Spacing N/A Plant Height 1-3m high Planting Position Partial or full sun Days Until Maturity N/A Growing tips Seeds of many native/endemic species require specific conditions that mimic their natural habitat or specially formulated seed treatments, to break dormancy. Do not be to quick to discard pots that haven't yet shown signs of seed germination. Seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are optimal and will produce amazing results, long after they have been forgotten. Pre-treatment of smoke is recommended for most native species.Research shows that many members of this species are responsive to pre-treatment of smoke, which mimocs an Australian bushfire. Although germination will may occur without smoke treatment it has proved be beneficial in reducing the number of days to germination and increasing germination rates of this species.Smoke treatments are simple and can be undertaken by applying to the surface after sowing. Click this link to view our seed starting treatments specially designed for Australian Natives
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