All indigenous flora are truly a gift from mother nature. Take a look at our Mother’s day display beautifully set up Boniwe.
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Pelargonium 'Colourcade' with a twist of ribbon would make a wonderful gift for your mom!
Syncarpha argenteus
It is also called 'sewejaartjies' or 'everlastings'. Save the flowers for attaching to gifts and greeting cards or to add a pretty look to pot pourri.
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Colour Labels
Catch a glimpse of the future with our new colour labels. It tells you the flowering time,sun exposure and the height of the plant.
OUR PLANT OF THE WEEK:
Haemanthus albiflos
This stunning plant is now in bloom! It is available in 15 cm, 20 cm and 25 cm pots.
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Blechnum tabulare
This is a very attractive fern, with a thick stem and large leaves. A very handsome container plant. Did I mention it loves the shade and water?
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You simply must touch this shrub. It has a soft, silky and green foliage. It grows well in a variety of soil types.
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Lobelia Annabel
This is an unbelievable plant, with deep blue and contrasting white throat.
Sutera (Bacopa) double white
It has amazing flowers and remarkable vigour. Highly unusual double row of petals, like tiny roses.
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Plectranthus saccatus
Aptly named the 'stoep Jacaranda', this ground-cover Plectranthus thrives in light to deep dry shade. The crisp, fine-textured foliage is always pretty.
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The Dais, Juncus, Pittosporum and Polygala have been illustrated in May's issue of 'The Gardener'. Hot tip: Readers may request them from you in the coming month.
The Dais, Juncus, Pittosporum and Polygala have been illustrated in May's issue of 'The Gardener'. Hot tip: Readers may request them from you in the coming month.
Dais
continifolia
This
particular tree is covered in pretty pink pom-pom flowers in summer and it is
perfect for small gardens.
Juncus
effusus
This
attractive member of the rush family closely resembles reeds and sedges and is
a must for wet areas, like ponds, seeps and wetlands.
Pittosporum
viridiflorum
This
handsome tree has glossy leaves, scented attractive flowers and reddish fruits,
a must for bird gardens.
Polygala
myrtifolia
This
is a tall glossy leafed shrub, bearing masses of magenta-pink pea shaped
flowers for most of the year. Currently not in flower but these gorgeous plants are available in 15cm pots.
Tecomas!
This is the ideal time to grab cut-price Tecomas - and remember what super hedges they make - so why not get them in bulk now? With the wet season upon us, this is a great time to establish mass-plantings in the Western Cape!
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Euryops pectinatus and Euryops 'Sunshine Classic'
These drought and cold tolerant indigenous daisies are full of cheerful yellow flowers. They're also on offer at a discounted price. 'Sunshine Classic' has fine, green foliage, and E.pectinatus is the old favorite with silvery leaves.
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Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender'
Just look at the haze of blue flowers covering these strictly-for-shade Plectranthus. I love the speckled throats of the florets: they make me wish I was a bee!
Use this Plectranthus in DEEP shade or even as a house-plant. Get these on special this week!
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Plumbago 'Cape Dark Blue'
You won't believe how stunning our big, full 10kg Plumbagos are! What's more, they're also available at a reduced price this week.
I'm always amazed by how effectively these shrubs scramble up ugly palisade and wire fences turning them into pretty features instead of eyesores!
Solanum quadrangulare
Also known as the 'Small potato creeper', this plant can climb to a height of 3m! It is commonly found on coastal dunes and is drought, wind and salt tolerant.
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Orthosiphon labiatus
This time of the year seems to bring us a lot of lovely blues and purples: Orthosiphon is a member of the sage family and flowers from summer through autumn.
Pleargonium reniforme 'Compact Cerise Pink'
Thriving in sun or light shade, this Pelargonium is always neat and tidy. With a mound forming habit up to 25cm and intensely pink flowers complimenting silver foliage, this plant is ideal for edging or mass plantings. Drought tolerant and durable!
