For those of us who live in dry climates, in principle we can believe that it will cost us a lot to find shrubs that can decorate our garden. That thought is not wrong, since most plants in this type of climate have small, inconspicuous leaves and / or flowers. And that is why we often have to go to nurseries where they have plants whose origin is different from ours, but nevertheless the climate is similar. This is something that has been done for a long time, practically since humans began to colonize different territories thanks to the invention of ships.
One of the most popular shrubs in this type of garden is undoubtedly the oleander, whose scientific name is nerium oleander. This precious shrub native to the Mediterranean reaching China, today it can be found practically all over the world, except in those places where winters are very cold. But in addition to oleander, there are other very interesting bushes. Do you want to know what they are?
Viburnum tinus
El Viburnum tinus It is a shrub or small evergreen tree with a height of approximately six meters. It is native to the Mediterranean (Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Valencia and southern Andalusia). Its small white flowers make this plant very ornamental, worthy of being in any garden. It prefers shady and humid areas, but it is not uncommon to find it in xero-gardens, where it can flower throughout the year.
It supports pruning very well, hence it is used both for hedge and for isolated specimen. It does not resist frosts of a certain intensity.
Polygala myrtifolia
La Polygala myrtifolia it is becoming increasingly popular in tropical and subtropical gardens (including the Mediterranean) around the world. It is a shrub of about three meters high, evergreen, whose lilac flowers are very ornamental. It is native to South Africa, where it can be found especially in the Cape province.
It is a plant that it can be had both in the garden and in a pot. Resists mild frosts down to -2º.
Do you have any of them in your home?