John&Jacq~s Garden

Posted by Jacqueline on December 13th, 2007

Euphorbia milii (Crown of Thorns, Christ Plant/Crown) We simply adore the Crown of Thorns! One of our top favorites that blooms all year round in our tropical garden, never ceasing to brighten each day with its striking and brilliant red clustered bracts. We have grown them since year 2002. Amazing plant, so hardy and very [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on November 26th, 2007

Melampodium divaricatum (Butter daisy, Star Daisy) Don’t you agree that Melampodium divaricatum has such delightfully cheerful faces? It is one of the most prolific summer bloomers and gaining much popularity, similar to the Marigolds and Zinnias. Attractive buttery yellow flowers, cheering all year round in our tropical heat, bringing sunshine even on rainy days! It [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on November 22nd, 2007

Mussaenda luteola (Dwarf Yellow Mussaenda, White Wing) -

Posted by Jacqueline on November 18th, 2007

Mussaenda erythrophylla (Ashanti Blood, Red Flag Bush, Tropical Dogwood) Wow! What a stunning beauty! Just look at that vibrant red flower clusters, how fabulously attractive they are…a sight for sore eyes, a cheerleader and definitely a traffic stopper! We’re so excited with this new baby that joined our garden family two weeks ago on November [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on October 10th, 2007

Heliconia species Heliconias, one of the world’s most spectacular tropical plants! Dramatic and magnificent, the inflorescences of the Heliconia are widely sought by many, from the simple gardeners to the commercial growers catering for the cut flower industry, hybridists and so on, all captivated by its bold and exotic beauty!

Posted by Jacqueline on July 13th, 2007

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Endless Summer’ (Mophead/Bigleaf Hydrangea, Hortensia)

Posted by Jacqueline on June 14th, 2007

Ruellia brittoniana ‘Katie’ (Katie Dwarf Ruellia, Dwarf Purple Ruellia, Dwarf Mexican/False Petunia)

Posted by Jacqueline on March 7th, 2007

Mussaenda philippica ‘Aurorae’ (White Mussaenda, Tropical Dogwood, Virgin Tree)