Azalea


What a stunning azalea...
 (unsure of variety) It has been in the garden for 15 years. 
Halved in size by a storm a few years ago, 
but has recovered well. 

Clivia



A lovely shot of orange in a shady spot in Mia Bella Gardens...

Clivias are native to Africa and Swaziland.
Common names include Kaffir lily and bush lily.
They are evergreen plants, with green, strap-like leaves.
Individual flowers are more or less bell-shaped,
 occurring in umbels on a stalk above the foliage;
 colors range from yellow through orange to red.
The Clivia is a shade loving plant.
They thrive in drier spots that most other shade loving plants struggle with.


#shadeplants #Clivia #floweringshadeplants #garden



Slipper Orchid


What a cute wee slipper orchid.  
Plant name is 'Surtissim Sanderae'.
It has a lime green and white flower standing above varigated leaves.
I'm still trying to find out information about it, 
as here in New Zealand it is classified as 'rare'.
Currently happy sitting on the mantel 
in the bright light of the sitting room.




White Clematis


Clematis Paniculata (Puawhananga )
This is a native climber that is found in forest and bush
throughout New Zealand.
Can be very difficult to grow, 
but loves it in Mia Bella Gardens...


The latest purchase!


 
My latest addition to the Cymbidium Orchid collection...
said to be 'Red', 
but I think it is more burgundy.
The perfume emitting from the vase is completely delicious!
My visit to the Orchid show and sale was very controlled...
next year might be a different story....


I'm already thinking about Orchid house designs 
and where in Mia Bella I could put one.

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