dianthus caryophyllus flower
The Dianthus caryophyllus flower, widely known as the carnation, is a timeless favourite cherished for its vibrant blooms and intoxicating clove-like scent. Loved for centuries, this classic perennial makes a beautiful addition to New Zealand gardens, offering both aesthetic appeal and remarkable resilience. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a budding enthusiast, adding Dianthus caryophyllus to your planting palette delivers colour, fragrance, and a touch of traditional charm to beds, borders, and containers. As part of the diverse Dianthus family, carnation flowers offer enduring blooms that are perfect for bouquets, cutting gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Chaenomeles Double Take Orange (Flowering Quince)
Chaenomeles Double Take Orange is a flowering Quince that features masses of orange flowers from late winter. At this time the shrub is an arching network of thornless branches with clusters of tight buds that open into the exquisite, double blossoms. The leaves emerge a fresh green, darken with age, then develop yellow tones in autumn before falling as it grows to 1.2 m tall and 1 m wide. Chaenomeles Double Take Orange is commonly added to a mixed planting, grown for floral art, used as an informal or formal hedge, or planted in clusters for a stunning display.
Strelitzia Mandelas Gold (Yellow Crane Flower)
Strelitzia reginae Mandelas Gold, commonly known as Yellow Crane Flower or Yellow Bird Of Paradise, produces spectacular yellow flowers through spring and summer. The flowers are complemented with large and lush, dark green leaves as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Strelitzia Mandelas Gold is commonly included in tropical plantings, planted around pools and other outdoor living areas, used to line an entranceway, or maintained in a container.
