The Zimbabwean Gardener Issue 3 Summer 2012 | Page 16

Plant profile

A bit of Summer

Romance...

By Kuda Shambira

Prepare yourself for a love affair with your garden this summer as we explore the beauty of the
delicate Gaura, the dainty Diamond frost and the gracious Gomphostigma.
Diamond frost

Euphorbia hypericifolia
A charming, low maintenance and
versatile plant, Diamond frost is a must
have for all keen gardeners. It produces
clouds of airy white flowers all year
round but might suffer a bit in the
winter months. However, don’t pull it
out during the colder months as it will
perk up in the warmer months. It is frost
hardy and can withstand temperatures
as low as -5 degrees Celsius! It is also
a rather heat resistant plant as well as
being drought tolerant. This precious
little beauty is as tough as nails!
This bushy perennial is great for borders
in the garden, as it produces wonderful
shaped mounds reaching half a metre in
height. It is also great to use in pots as
well as hanging baskets. Its soft white
flowers seem to compliment any plant,
making it very popular. It looks great
planted en masse or mixed w