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Looking good now
This spectacular multi-branched succulent shrub from Africa is producing many striking, deep coral flowers above whorls of blue-green foliage, each leaf margin heavily barbed with lime green teeth.
University Botanic Garden
1 Brookside
Cambridge
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Looking Good Now
Each week, we select some of the most beautiful or intriguing plants at the Botanic Garden and post brief plant profiles here, giving you a head start on what to look for on your next visit to the Garden.
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05/01/2012
Torch Aloe
This spectacular multi-branched succulent shrub from Africa is producing many striking, deep coral flowers above whorls of blue-green foliage, each leaf margin heavily barbed with lime green teeth.
21/11/2012
Nerine bowdenii
The half-domes of individual lily-like florets of Nerine bring an unexpected flash of bright pink to the Garden in November. Read more....
04/12/2011
Physalis alkekengi
As winter sets in, the papery skin of Chinese Lanterns degrades to reveal glowing orange fruits, suspended within delicate lacey cages.
29/11/2011
Narcissus viridiflorus
This mysterious autumn-flowering narcissus with murky green spidery flowers now graces the Mountains display in the Alpine House.
06/11/2011
Pistacia chinensis
Chinese Mastic is a rounded medium-sized tree just off the Fairway which in autumn is aflame in the low afternoon sun.
19/10/2011
Ricinus communis 'Carmencita'
The puckered, palmate shiny burgundy leaves of this vivid selection of Castor Oil plant are burlesque foils to the spiky spherical fruits in crimson.
07/10/2011
Broussonetia in fruit
Push under the canopy of the mulberry, Broussonetia kazinoki, on the edge of the Systematic Beds and you will find these unusual fruits. More....
20/09/2011
Euonymus oxyphyllus
The Autumn Garden is decorated with gaudy autumn fruits
24/08/2011
Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea'
The Persian Silk Tree has just burst into bloom.
02/08/2011
Anigozanthus rufus
The Anigozanthus, Kangaroo Paws, that have come through the hard winter of 2010/2011 unscathed are now flowering profusely.
17/07/2011
Rhodanthe manglesii
The Timeless Rose is a froth of delicate papery seedheads
04/07/2011
Hemerocallis 'Stafford'
For a pure shot of rich Tudor colour, there's not much to beat this daylily, Hemerocallis 'Stafford'.
21/06/2011
Compositae Beds
Fast-growing annuals in the Daisy family are making a real splash on the Systematic Beds.
13/06/2011
Hypericum
Raindrops embellish this St John's Wort by the Stream Garden, just after the City is accorded drought status!
26/05/2011
Saxifraga stolonifera
Airy panicles of beautiful blooms on Saxifraga stolonifera
11/05/2011
Syringa sweginzowii
Sweet scent undercut with spice emanates from the beautiful Chengtu Lilac
05/05/2011
Fraxinus ornus
An attractive, domed tree, the Manna Ash is smothered in hay-scented, creamy-white flowers.
20/04/2011
Tulipa 'Captain Fryatt'
This beautiful raspberry ripple Tulip is in a supernova stage.
04/04/2011
Epimedium x warleyense
Coral-orange flowers of this Bishop's Hat hybrid line the Stream Garden
28/03/2011
Specimen Prunus
Beautiful blossom on the Yoshino Cherry
15/03/2011
Strongylodon macrobotrys
The extraordinary Jade Vine is in flower in the Tropical Rainforest displays
02/03/2011
Techophilaea cyanocrocus
The Mountains House hosts the vivid electric-blue ink splashes of the Chilean Blue Crocus (it's not actually a crocus...!)
08/02/2011
Cape Aloe
11/01/2011
Kalanchoe tubiflora
The peach melba flowers and mottled foliage make this Mother-of-millions plant a dusky star of the Glasshouses.
03/12/2010
Melaleuca lateritia
An Australian Robin Redbreast lights up the Glasshouse
22/11/2010
Hoya australis
Enjoy the hyacinth scent of the Waxvine in the warmth of the Glasshouse Range
02/11/2010
Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'
A trio of this spectacular acer is aflame in the Autumn Garden.
12/10/2010
Cyclamen rohlfsianum
The beautiful pale pink, upswept and twisted petals of Cyclamen rohlsfianum
04/10/2010
Spanish Flag
Spanish Flag on the Systematic Beds is a vibrant sight.
