Cape honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis)
The Cape honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) is currently in its magnificent full bloom at Rouse Hill Estate. This erect scrambling evergreen shrub has been widely planted on the property, in particularly along the arbour path. A native of South Africa, this hardy plant was widely used in ornamental garden situations and also provided dense stock hedging. Though be warned this exotic can become invasive along coastal areas if uncontrolled.
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A gathering of flowers: the Florilegium collection
Finely detailed botanical artworks reveal the range of plants introduced to Sydney’s gardens over the past 200 years
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A mossy analogy for Susannah Place: small but mighty
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A new weapon in the war on weeds
A black and yellow sign warns me there is “Spraying in Progress”, and I wonder for a moment why no one is wearing a mask, or even gloves. But the dangerous looking mist enveloping these men is not what it seems
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Acanthus - an apt symbol for The Mint
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