Carissa macrocarpa is a shrub native to tropical and southern Africa. It is commonly known as the Natal plum and, in South Africa, the large num-num. In Zulu, as well as in the Bantu tribes of Uganda, it is called Amathungulu or umThungulu oBomvu. In Afrikaans the fruit is…

Hibiscus syriacus First Editions® French Cabaret™ Purple (Rose of Sharon) is a vigorous, upright, vase-shaped, deciduous shrub noted for its double lavender-purple flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), that resemble carnations. Blooming for about eight weeks from midsummer to early…

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Pink Lady’ (Tropical Hibiscus) is a vigorous evergreen shrub boasting large, large rosy-pink flowers with a dark red throat. Blooming nearly year-round in mild climates, the blossoms stand out against the dark green foliage. This tropical flower is…

Few shrubs produce such magnificent conical flower spikes! Pride of Madeira (Echium candicans or Echium fastuosum) is a fascinating biennial mounding shrub that grows up to 5-6 feet (150-180 cm) and spreads 6-10 feet (180-300 cm), displaying fabulously eye-catching, cone-shaped…

Unlike the frost-sensitive wild cayenne cherry tree, this recent Italian variety forms an evergreen bush that does not exceed 2m (6ft 7in), and is hardy down to -7°C (19.4 °F). Of great decorative value, it develops a flamboyant ruby red…

Hesperaloe parviflora (Red Yucca) is a yucca-like evergreen perennial succulent forming a rosette of thin, arching, sword-like, blue-green leaves, 2-3 ft. long (60-90 cm). Unlike yucca, the leaves are spineless, and have fibrous threads along their edges. In cold weather…

Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican Daisy) is a graceful, trailing, woody-based perennial noted for its endless production of small daisies almost year-round. Opening white, the delicate flowers turn soft pink, fade to purple and attract butterflies and bees. Hugging the ground, this…

Noted for its excellent branching and short flower stems, Gaura lindheimeri BELLEZA® White (Beeblossom) is a bushy, clump-forming perennial with graceful stems studded with airy-looking, star-shaped, white flowers. Blooming from early summer into early fall, the blossoms flutter for months…

Perhaps the most handsome yucca, Yucca rostrata (Beaked Yucca) is a very ornamental, slow-growing, evergreen tree-like yucca forming a perfectly symmetrical pom-pom, full of hundreds of 2 ft. long (60 cm), sharp-tipped, pale bluish-green leaves. This shimmering rosette is mounted…

A favorite dwarf Bougainvillea variety, Bougainvillea Oo-la-la is an evergreen shrub or vine with clusters of bright magenta-red bracts surrounding tiny white flowers. Blooming periodically throughout the year in warm winter areas, and from summer to fall elsewhere, the colorful…