Adenium obesum (Desert Rose) showing 2 flower types on the one plant thanks to a grafted stem (can you see the joint?). This plant is well suited to San Diego summers as it needs little water and likes it hot. The flowers, leaves, trunks and roots are all interesting. Plants can be lifted and repotted to display the roots. In winter they are dormant so absolutely no watering and keep them above 40F.
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Geranium madarense. Young plants available. Free. Call 858 549 3543. Post provided by CF.
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An Australian genus of 300+ species well suited to dry conditions and poor soils like here in San Diego. Local nurseries are selling more and more varieties so try one out. They come in many sizes and flower colors to fit any space in your garden. In Australia they are a favorite of honeyeater birds so I presume that our hummingbirds will go crazy for these. Photo credit; C. Bell (Geelong, Australia)
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Pond opposite the Japanese Tea Garden at the San Diego Botanic Garden. A favorite view. Posted by BB.