Roses - are they the best ever?

Adelaide, like much of Australia is still suffering from lack of rain. But that suits roses! And in the suburbs of Adelaide I saw some of the most spectacular rose displays I've seen for a long time.

They were amazing.

Brilliant colours - in fact quite a few flower species are obviously enjoyign the lack of rain in Adelaide.

Bouganvillea

If ever there was a plant that was special in drought conditions it is this one! Whilst the boganvillea does like a little water from time to time it does flower at it's very best when conditions are dry.

Around Brisbane this summer (2006/07) with the lack of rain, there are many stands of stunningly beautiful boganvillea around the suburbs. The colours are brilliant. This one was seen at Hemmant, one of the old suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland.

Agapanthus

We have a number of Agapanthus plants at home and from time to time

We have had a wonderful "festival" of blooms. They are good plants to grow during our drought, as they take little water, but they do need to be cared for. I have white and blue ones in my garden.