February 2022 – Dahlia
KINGDOM: Plantae ORDER: Asterrales FAMILY: Asteraceae GENUS: Dahlia What are Dahlias? Dahlia are bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico and Central America. Its garden cousins include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum and zinnia. How many species are there? There are 42 species of dahlia, with hybrids commonly grown as garden plants. Flower forms are […]
‘Tweaked’ Outing Details – 27 January 2022
As advised via the CHGC Newsletter No. 181 January 2022: Thursday 27th January – Botanic Gardens 10:00 am meet just inside Gardens. BYO morning tea, chair & or picnic rug. 11:00 am A “Friends of the Gardens” person has offered to do a guided walk. The People Mover can be arranged for a max of […]
