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Roma Street Parkland is home to a range of unique Australian subtropical vegetation as well as beautiful examples of flora from around the world. The Parkland’s individual precincts show a seasonal array of diverse horticultural displays which keep the Parkland’s landscape vibrant and colourful all year around.

As well as eye catching flora, the Parkland has an array of birds, lizards and fish which have made Roma Street Parkland home.

For more information on the Parklands Flora and Fauna please take a look at the following fact sheets:

» Horticultural calendar
» Parkland Birds fact sheet
» Parkland Fish fact sheet

What's blooming in January

Plant name: Cassia Rainbow Showers Cassia fistula x javanica hyb. ‘Rainbow Showers’
Native to: Southern Asia
Preferred growing conditions: Best in full sun
Drought Resistant: Yes
Position in Parkland: Look for these along the edge of our Banyan and Lake Lawns and also along Parkland Boulevard above these lawns

For more detailed information on the Cassia Rainbow Showers, download the What’s blooming in January fact sheet written by Parkland Curator Bob Dobbs.



Last updated 05 January 2012

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