Tillandsia melanocrater

Tillandsia melanocraterThe English pop rock group The Hollies, who once sang, "All I need is the air that I breathe," could have been referring to air plants. There are more than 650 types of air plants (Tillandsia) that can grow, and thrive, without soil. Why are air plants so easy to grow? These bromeliads get all of the water and nutrients they need through their specialized leaves. Air plants use their roots only for attaching themselves to rocks, trees, shrubs, and the

'Nigra' dazzles with its large purple flowers and long

Ranunculus Mixed produces a captivating display of vibrant semi-double and double flowers in bold colours such as red

the strong green colours will remain all year round

has light purple to black mottling and white margins

next to a patio where you sit

A late-flowering variety

It also boasts great ornamental value

Positioning Hibiscus trees in colourful borders

Lime trees will thrive best in an alkaline

The blossoms are a big hit with pollinating insects like bees and butterflies

From summer through early autumn

it will likely arrive pruned back