There's no doubt across the Tweed Coast its been hot lately, even considering we are heading into April. The heat and the humidity not only knocks us around, but plants can find things a bit difficult as well. However, there are some plants that just love it hot!
Just arrived this morning is a fantastic new native succulent called Sunburn. Sunburn loves it hot. Sunburn is a brilliant addition to any local garden and a must have for native plant enthusiasts.
A compact groundcover with bright yellow flowers throughout much of the year, Sunburn represents the green and the gold of Australia. While we usually associate plants in the succulent group as being from outside Australia, we do have a number of succulent species spread across the country, all humble and tough but most flower magnificently.
Locally, just think about Pigface (Carprobrotus spp), common along our coastal dunes as the best example we have of a native succulent. Sunburn makes a welcome addition to any garden, growing on sand or clay, flowering year round and tolerant of just about any conditions you could throw it at, including humidity plus Sunburn has no weed potential.
Imagine the possibilities Sunburn and a combination of white and pink native Pigface, could offer in your garden !
Many thanks to Gondwana Nursery and for more information on Sunburn please go here: http://australiansucculents.com/articles-news/xdisphyllum-sunburn-new-hybrid