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Did you know that there’s a whole world of unique and wonderful plants that can thrive in your backyard? These plants not only bring an exclusive touch to your garden but also offer a fantastic opportunity to explore and experiment with different planting techniques and styles.
In this post, we’re exploring five amazing, lesser-known plants that you can grow right at home. So, ready to spice up your garden and impress your neighbours? Let’s get started!
Unusual Plants
Chocolate Cosmos
Yes, you read that right – chocolate! This alluring plant gets its name from the deep, velvety maroon flowers that emit a subtle yet delicious chocolate aroma. Native to Mexico, the Chocolate Cosmos is a perennial plant perfect for container gardening and borders.
Passion Fruit Vine
Bring a touch of the tropics to your garden with the striking passion fruit vine. Not only does it produce exotic, fragrant flowers, but it also rewards you with delicious passion fruits. It’s a fast-growing vine that will thrive with a trellis to climb and plenty of sunshine.
Walking Onions
These are unlike your ordinary onions! Walking onions produce clusters of small onion bulbs at the top of their stalks, causing the stalks to bend over and plant the new bulbs in the ground – hence the ‘walking’ part of their name. These are great conversation starters and add a quirky element to your garden.
Chinese Lantern Plant
This is a plant that’s sure to turn heads. In late summer and fall, the Chinese Lantern Plant bears vibrant, orange-red husks that resemble paper lanterns. These lanterns can be used in dried arrangements, making them a multi-purpose addition to your garden.
Purple Dragon Carrot
Want to surprise your kids? Try growing Purple Dragon Carrots. These unique carrots are deep purple on the outside and bright orange on the inside. They’re just as nutritious as their orange counterparts, and they’ll add a fun pop of colour to your meals.
Experimenting with unusual plants like these can really broaden your gardening horizons and offer an exciting challenge. So why not try something a bit different this year? Your garden will be the talk of the town!