John&Jacq~s Garden

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 November 2nd, 2007

Gardens everywhere evolve unceasingly, including our tropical garden! Day in and day out, plants continue thrusting forward and flowers yelling their heads off, to our great delight, amazement and wonder! October has been quite a wet month with more rainy days than hot days. Somehow, in the month of October, they will always be at [...]

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 June 9th, 2007

Calliandra emarginata (Dwarf Powder Puff, Powderpuff Plant) Such a spectacular potted bush this lovely Dwarf Powder Puff plant is when in flower! A profuse and frequent bloomer, its fabulous and bright red flowers absolutely brightens our garden corner. We bought it about 2 years ago at a height of only 10″ and it has now [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on March 4th, 2007

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding Heart Vine, Glory Bower, Clerodendron)

Posted by Jacqueline on January 31st, 2007

Posted by Jacqueline on November 17th, 2006

Alpinia purpurata (Red Ginger, Red Ginger Lily, Jungle King/Queen)

Posted by Jacqueline on November 13th, 2006

Dahlia ‘Suffolk Punch’ (Garden Dahlia)