What a difference a day makes. Clear blue skys and sun sun sun. Great for the Tourists not so great for the plants coping in the heat, so here are a few of my favourites that put on a great display for very little watering in return.
Solanum Rantonnetii (Blue potato bush)
This fast growing bush will always put on a display of beautiful purple blue flowers on mass, and most of the year. Plant it in full sun, water once a week in the Summer and watch it grow. It tolerates extreme heat and dry conditions. Grows to about 2m x2m. As its a perennial you will have all round interest.
Echium Fastuosum
A wonderful striking evergreen perennial with tall blue flowering spears appearing in Spring, again little or no watering required in the cooler months, when its hot once a week is enough, you will be rewarded with a beautiful looking shrub.
Plumbago auriculata
Another outstanding spreading shrub with clusters of pale blue flowers from the early part of Summer right through to October, again little or no watering in the cooler months otherwise once a week . Plant it near a pathway or near the terrace to enjoy the abundance of colour.
We at Villa Care are always thinking of our clients requirements, and by planting drought resistant plants is one way of keeping your water bills down, as well as helping the enviroment.
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