Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’ (Red banana, Abyssinian banana, Ethiopian banana)

This banana-like perennial has large paddle-shaped leaves, which range in color from deep brown to red-purple to pale green. The leaves are very fast growing, producing huge banana leaves which are a lovely green with red and a deep red midrib. Looks like it has been hand painted. Fruits are banana-like but dry and inedible. This plant needs lots of space and lots of attention. It also needs a protected site. It is a classic foliage plant that becomes a striking specimen in the landscape. A popular choice for tropical-inspired gardens.

Wow! This is another color of Dahlia flowers. I will try to look for the seeds of this kind so I can start planting it in our garden. Aren’t they lovely?

Strawflower’s common names are Everlastings and Helichrysum. This straw-textured flower Australian plant naturalized in Spain having flowers of lemon yellow to deep gold; the frequent choice of those who love dried flowers. This flower doesn’t loss its form and color when dried. I’m planning to make a customize homemade potpourri, and I think this flower can be one of my ingredient. But not now, I’m still busy and we know that making a potpourri requires a little time but it lasts for few years.