Richard Cavendish charts the founding of Cape Town, on April 7th, 1652. The first Europeans known to have climbed Table Mountain were Portuguese seamen under Antonio de Saldanha, whose ships were part of a fleet on its way to India in 1503.
Heliconia Plant Features. Heliconias are perfect for creating a bold, tropical effect in your yard. These easy-to-grow perennials show off some of the most exotic flowers available and are often used as fancy, high-end cut flowers.There's a wide range of heliconia varieties, including some that grow to tree-like proportions, but the more common types typically stay around 4 to 6 feet tall.In the North, heliconias are perfect for adding tropical flair as annuals or container garden plants.They're brilliant in the back of the border to create a stunning backdrop for annuals and perennials. In containers, they pair perfectly with coleus, hibsicus, and other heat lovers.here's a wide range of heliconia varieties, including some that grow to tree-like proportions, but the more common types typically stay around 4 to 6 feet tall. In the North, heliconias are perfect for adding tropical flair as annuals or container garden plants.
Check out the slideshow below to learn more about tuberous begonias and see some of the many colors and styles that are available for your yard and garden. Double Begonias are bushy, compact plants with big, rose-like flowers. They have an upright growth habit that works well in both containers and garden beds. The combination of attractive foliage and showy flowers makes double begonias a very popular choice for shady gardens. The flowers of Fimriata begonias have frilly petals and may remind you of carnations. The sturdy, upright plants are excellent for mass plantings in garden beds and borders. Fimriata begonias are also good container plants, on their own or combined with your favorite shade-loving annuals.