Agapanthus
Many Australian councils have taken to planting Agapanthus (Agapanthus praecox in particular) in public areas, and they’ll be in full bloom over summer. The Agapanthus plants grow spherical clusters of trumpet-like flowers atop long, thin, green stems.
Aside from the common purple Agapanthus, there are white varieties, blue and a few others. The best part, one you have Agapanthus, they’re easy to self-propagate by dividing. ...
CRIMSON CORDYLINES: Providing sensational allyear-round colour with its variegated leaf forms, Red Sensation and Red Star varieties are ideal for patio pots located in full sun/part shade locations. Just remember to protect from frost in colder climates.
EVERGREEN CREEPER: Orange Trumpet Vine (Pyrostegia venusta) puts on a display of bright orange flowers through the cooler months. It is a warm climate plant that needs to be shielded from cold conditions, so is not suitable for Melbourne.
FRAGRANT JASMINE: Flowering in both sun and semi shade, Jasmine (Jasminum) is a vigorous scrambling vine that has exquisitely perfumed... ...
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