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Late March can be one of the most beautiful times in the Sydney garden. Many of the blooms that contribute to the scene are various members of the daisy tribe (known botanically as the family Asteraceae). We often associate daisies with early spring, but in fact there are daisies for every season. The daisy is a flower with great appeal, having a cheerful freshness. Interestingly the apparently simple flower is in fact a composite of several much smaller flowers, the 'petals' being individual strap-shaped flowers call 'ray florets' and the centre of the bloom being comprised of smaller individual flowers called 'disc florets'. The rounded form of the blooms provides a good contrast to the many spires of flowers that are around at the moment. ... Read On »
See the full list of what's flowering in my garden this month.
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This is one of my favourite months of the year! Read More »
Dahlias can be given a feed of high-phosphorous fertiliser now to keep them blooming a bit longer. Regular deadheading will also keep them flowering longer. Cannas benefit from the same treatments. If cannas are showing rust on their leaves, cut the affected foliage off and place in your green bin; don't compost this material. Any Canna stems that have completely finished flowering and look ratty can be cut off at ground level.
Patricia asks:
Please can you tell me why all three of our orange plants Leonotis Leonurus have turned white - all together, from one flowering season to the next. They are advanced plants spread out over a 3 acre garden. They were orange for thee years and now they are all white...
It is a mystery and I would love having an answer to solve the problem...
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