Sunday, June 6, 2010

My new plants

A few weeks ago me and hubby went to the Council Nursery to inquire something and while there we thought to take advantage of their plants give away for every residents in the area. Every year the Council gives away 2 potted seedlings ready for planting . And as a requirement to avail the opportunity, they only ask a proof of our residential address and that's done. Since we haven't claimed our share for this year, we took advantage of it while being there. It took us a while deciding which one, since there are heaps of seedling to choose from on display. And finally we had decided for these 2 plants.
Camellia:
An evergreen shrub, closely related to C. sasanqua, growing to approximately 3 m with small, bright green foliage. Abundant flowers are produced in winter to spring. ideal for screens, hedging, large containers and espaliers.Yellow Eremophila glabra :
A small shrub with lance-shaped leaves and a profusion of yellow, tubular flowers from late winter to autumn. The foliage is a distinct fresh green that provides interest for the rest of the year. These plants attract birds to the garden. They can be used for Australian native gardens and as a colourful informal hedge.

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21 comments:

Carletta said...

I think you made lovely choices!
What a wonderful giveaway.

lotusleaf said...

Your Council nursery is doing a good job: ) Your choice is great.The Camellia is very pretty.

Rosamaria said...

Good choices, Eden! I love camelias.

Nice week for you.

Joanne Olivieri said...

So exotic. I love the look of the first flower. It's gorgeous.

eileeninmd said...

Eden, they are both beautiful choices with lovely blooms.

Pat said...

You picked some very pretty flowering shrubs! That is very nice of the Council Nursery to give away potted seedlings, 2 per residence.

bluedreamer27 said...

wow so lovely eden...
so sad i am not a green thumb like you haha
thanks for sharing this lovely photos...
great shots by the way

Carver said...

What a great program and your choices were excellent ones. Both are very beautiful.

Phivos Nicolaides said...

Gorgeous flowers, great pictures.

Lina Gustina said...

Great choices, they are so lovely :)

Regina said...

Gorgeous blooms Eden.
Happy Monday.

Anonymous said...

I like your blog,... nice post keep blogging...

Arija said...

I take it you live in NSW, where else could there be such a generous council?
You have selected two very beautiful and I hope hardy plants.

MinnieRunner said...

Lovely flowers Eden! Sarap naman, FREE. Sana dito rin sa Pilipinas may ganun, he he.

Regina said...

Gorgeous blooms Eden. Lovely garden.
Have a great week.

Arvin U. de la Peña said...

nice choice..

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Eden: Two wonderful plants, may they flourish and give you many seasons of love.

Mª Zélia said...

Sua escolha não poderia ser melhor, as camélias são muito lindas! Seu espaço de certo ficará maravilhoso com estas duas plantas!
(((Abraços)))

Sendo said...

parang nanay ko lang...mahilig sa bulaklak...at mga halaman..kaya todo farmville

btw, great shots... ^^

Raft3r said...

i will show this post to my mom
maiinggit na naman yon sayo
hehe

Dhemz said...

awwwwww....gorgeous gorgeous! dugay nako ala ka buy ug new plants da...mahalan man jud ko..ehehhehe!