John&Jacq~s Garden

Posted by Jacqueline on January 31st, 2007

Posted by Jacqueline on January 28th, 2007

Syzygium samarangense/javanicum (Wax Jambu, Java/Rose/Water Apple)

Posted by Jacqueline on January 19th, 2007

Brunfelsia pauciflora (Yesterday-today-tomorrow) This lovely dramatic bush with its tri-colored array of heavenly-scented flowers has been a wonderful addition to our front yard since year 2003. It was first grown in a container and later transplanted on the ground when we noticed that it’ll be an impressive bush for the landscape with its spreading open [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on January 3rd, 2007

Duranta erecta ‘Sweet Memories’ (Pigeon Berry, Golden Dewdrop, Skyflower) Growing in our garden are two of the commonest cultivars – Duranta erecta ‘Sweet Memories’ with stunning purple flowers with contrasting white centres and wavy white borders on petals’ edges, and Duranta erecta ‘Alba’ with sweet white flowers. Hmm…I wonder whether ‘Geisha Girl’ is a synonym [...]