Bird of Paradise is an unmistakable South African icon, admired for its bold, tropical foliage and brilliant orange-and-blue flowers that create stunning focal points in any landscape.

Why You'll Love It:
• Indigenous beauty provides year-round architectural greenery
• Dramatic color displays when in bloom mainly from May to December
• Perfect for modern gardens, poolside plantings, and container displays
• Hardy, low-maintenance plant that's water-wise once established
• Wind-resistant, making it ideal for coastal gardens and challenging conditions
• Can be successfully grown indoors with lots of bright light and some direct sun
• Best grown in full sun to light shade

Planting & Care:
Plant 1.5-2m apart for mass plantings or use as specimen plants in garden beds and containers. Feed annually in early spring with quality compost before new growth begins, then fertilize during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer for optimal flowering. 

Learn how your garden can support local ecosystems with indigenous plants like Bird of Paradise.

IMPORTANT: Our Strelitzias are grown outdoors, where wind, sun, and other natural elements can cause the leaves to tear or develop slight browning on the edges. This is completely normal and part of the plant’s natural growth pattern. Even in your own home garden, your Strelitzia will go through the same process over the years. Growers also trim older leaves to encourage strong, upright growth, so receiving a plant with cut stems is not a sign of poor quality. It’s simply part of healthy maintenance, development, and the natural characteristics of the plant.

This striking indigenous perennial produces clusters of vivid orange trumpet-shaped flowers from late winter into spring (July–September in Cape Town), bringing a burst of colour when most gardens are still resting. Perfect for shady beds, under trees, or as a feature in containers, it thrives in semi-shade to full shade with humus-rich soil. A water-wise choice, it’s ideal for indigenous, indoor, and ornamental gardens, offering year-round lush green foliage and seasonal brilliance. Add timeless elegance to your garden with the St. John’s Lily (Clivia miniata).

Why You’ll Love It

• Spectacular orange blooms in late winter and spring
• Evergreen glossy foliage for year-round appeal
• Thrives in shady spots where few plants flourish
• Indigenous and water-wise, perfect for Cape gardens
• Excellent for pots, borders, and under-tree planting

Plant & Care

Plant in well-drained, humus-rich soil in a shady or semi-shady position. Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage strong flowering. Remove spent flower stalks to tidy the plant and promote fresh growth. Protect from direct harsh sun, which can scorch leaves.

Did You Know?

In African tradition, Clivias are believed to bring prosperity and good fortune when planted near the home, a living symbol of abundance and health.

This metal watering can is both stylish and practical.   Ideal for watering of indoor and patio plants.  Longer spout for easy watering of flowers.

Watering your plants in style, made easy.

This metal watering can is both stylish and practical.   Ideal for watering of indoor and patio plants.  Longer spout for easy watering of flowers.

Watering your plants in style, made easy.

The Money Tree is a tropical ornamental prized for its braided trunk and lush, palmate leaves, making it a striking feature in homes, offices, and patios. In Cape Town’s climate, it thrives indoors year-round, bringing vibrant greenery and a touch of exotic elegance. Outdoors in frost-free areas, it can grow into a small tree, but as a container plant it remains compact and manageable. In its native habitat, Pachira produces large, showy yellow-white flowers in summer (December to February), followed by edible nuts. Indoors, flowering is rare, but the plant is valued for its architectural form, resilience, and air-purifying qualities. The braided trunk is not natural but created by growers when the plant is young, symbolizing luck, prosperity, and harmony in many cultures. Pachira aquatica is considered non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans, making it a safe choice for pet-friendly households. Bring prosperity, beauty, and tropical charm into your space with the 3 Braided Money Tree.

Why You’ll Love It

• Elegant braided trunk with lush green foliage.
• Symbol of prosperity and good fortune.
• Thrives indoors in Cape Town’s climate.
• Non-toxic to pets and safe for homes.
• Easy-care and adaptable to containers.

Plant & Care

Place in bright, indirect light. Water moderately, allowing the topsoil to dry between waterings; reduce watering in winter (June-August). Avoid overwatering, as the roots are sensitive to rot. Fertilize lightly during the growing season (spring to summer). Rotate the pot occasionally to ensure even growth. Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushier foliage.

Did You Know?

The Money Tree became popular in Asia in the 1980s, where its braided trunk was seen as a symbol of intertwined prosperity and harmony. In Feng Shui, it is believed to attract wealth and positive energy, making it one of the most gifted houseplants worldwide.

The 5 Braided Money Tree is a plant that feels like a piece of living art. Its five trunks are carefully woven together, forming a sculptural base that rises upward to support a crown of glossy, star‑shaped leaves. Unlike the single‑stemmed or smaller braided forms, the 5 Braided Pachira has a fuller, more commanding presence, making it ideal as a statement plant in homes, offices, or patios. In Cape Town’s climate, it thrives indoors year‑round, bringing a sense of calm, balance, and tropical vitality to any space. The plant’s allure lies in its architectural form, lush foliage, and cultural symbolism. In Feng Shui, the braided Pachira is believed to channel prosperity and positive energy, with the five trunks representing stability and harmony. The 5 Braided Money Tree is not just a plant  It's a conversation piece, a symbol of abundance, and a living sculpture that grows with you.

Why You’ll Love It

• Five braided trunks create a bold, sculptural look.
• Glossy, star‑shaped leaves add tropical vibrancy.
• Thrives indoors in Cape Town’s climate.
• Safe for pets and family‑friendly.
• A powerful Feng Shui symbol of prosperity and balance.

Plant & Care

Place in bright, indirect light. Water moderately, allowing the topsoil to dry between waterings; reduce watering in winter (June to August). Avoid overwatering, as roots are sensitive to rot. Fertilize lightly during the growing season (spring to summer). Rotate the pot occasionally to ensure even growth. Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushier foliage.

Did You Know?

The Money Tree isn’t just admired for its beauty.  It carries a story of resilience and symbolism that spans continents. In its native wetlands of Central and South America, Pachira aquatica can withstand flooding thanks to its water‑storing trunk and roots. This ability to thrive in extremes gave rise to its reputation as a plant of endurance and good fortune. When growers in Asia began braiding young stems together in the 1980s, they weren’t only shaping a plant, they were shaping a legend. The five braided trunks came to represent interwoven luck and prosperity, with each braid symbolising a path to abundance. Owning a 5 Braided Money Tree is like inviting a piece of living folklore into your home: a plant that embodies survival, artistry, and the promise of prosperity.

Toxicity Note: Pachira aquatica is non‑toxic to cats, dogs, and humans, making it a safe choice for pet‑friendly households.

The 5 Stem Braided Money Tree is more than just a plant. It's a living sculpture, a symbol of abundance, and a statement piece for any interior. With its five intertwined trunks rising gracefully together, this Pachira embodies strength, unity, and prosperity. Each stem supports a crown of glossy, hand-shaped leaves that unfurl like green stars, creating a lush canopy that softens modern spaces and brings a tropical aura indoors. In Cape Town’s climate, it flourishes year-round as an indoor showpiece or shaded patio feature, thriving in bright, indirect light. Theplant’s appeal lies in its architectural form, air-purifying qualities, and cultural symbolism. The five braided stems are often associated with the five elements of Feng Shui, wood, water, fire, earth, and metal which makes this plant a powerful emblem of balance and harmony.  

Why You’ll Love It

• Five braided trunks symbolising unity and prosperity.
• Glossy, star-shaped leaves that create a lush canopy.
• Thrives indoors in Cape Town’s climate.
• Non-toxic to pets and safe for homes.
• A living sculpture with cultural and Feng Shui significance.

Plant & Care

Place in bright, indirect light. Water moderately, allowing the topsoil to dry between waterings; reduce watering in winter (June to August). Avoid overwatering, as roots are sensitive to rot. Fertilize lightly during the growing season (spring to summer). Rotate the pot occasionally to ensure even growth, and prune lightly to maintain shape.

Did You Know?

The braided Money Tree was first cultivated in Taiwan in the 1980s, where growers discovered that weaving multiple stems together created a plant that symbolised intertwined fortune and harmony. The five-stem form is especially prized in Feng Shui, believed to amplify prosperity and balance by representing the five natural elements.

Toxicity Note: Pachira aquatica is non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans, making it a safe and family-friendly choice.

Acacia Bonsai Starter is a beginner-friendly bonsai plant featuring delicate, feathery foliage and attractive bark texture. Known for its resilience and fast growth, this hardy tree adapts well to shaping and pruning, making it ideal for bonsai training. With regular care, it develops into a graceful miniature tree with a natural, airy form. Thrives in semi-shade (morning sun & afternoon shade, or filtered sun)and well-drained soil, bringing a touch of wild African beauty to your Bonsai collection.

Few succulents bring as much joy and vibrancy to a Cape Town garden as the Tricolor Aeonium. It's rosettes are a living kaleidoscope, blending lime-green centres with creamy yellow bands and edges that blush pink in the sun. From October to December, it produces clusters of dainty, star-shaped yellow flowers that brighten up patios, rockeries, and coastal beds. In summer, the foliage intensifies in colour, creating a striking contrast against other succulents or gravel plantings. Compact yet eye-catching, it’s ideal for container displays, edging pathways, or adding a playful splash of colour to water-wise gardens. Hardy and forgiving, it thrives in full sun but adapts to semi-shade, making it a versatile choice for Cape Town’s varied microclimates. The Tricolor Aeonium (Aeonium haworthii ‘Kiwi’) is a must-have for gardeners who love bold colour and effortless charm.

Why You’ll Love It

• Vibrant tri-coloured rosettes that change with the seasons.
• Produces sunny yellow flowers in Cape Town’s spring and summer.
• Compact size makes it ideal for pots and borders.
• Drought-tolerant and easy to care for.
• Adds instant cheer and texture to any garden.

Plant & Care

Plant in well-draining soil and ensure good airflow around the rosettes. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry between waterings, especially during cooler months. Remove spent flower stalks to keep the plant tidy. Protect from frost in winter, and enjoy its colour shifts as the seasons change.

Did You Know?

The pink edges of Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ intensify when the plant is grown in full sun, making it one of the most colourful succulents for Cape Town gardens.

An impressive succulent with green and pink leaves, each featuring a bold burgundy stripe down the center. Ideal for mixed containers, it thrives in well-draining soil with plenty of sunlight. Water moderately, letting the soil dry between watering for optimal growth.

Aeonium 'Velour' is a striking succulent with deep burgundy rosettes that fade to green at the center. This drought-tolerant beauty thrives in full sun to partial shade, adding bold color and texture to gardens, rockeries, and containers. Easy to grow, it forms lush clusters for a dramatic display.

Perfect for the Western Cape climate, it produces a spectacular show of coral-peach daisy flowers from late winter into summer and even intermittently year-round. The blooms are particularly eye-catching, opening in soft coral-peach to apricot tones and developing warmer pink shades as they mature, with a contrasting darker centre that adds depth to each flower. Its compact, rounded growth habit makes it an excellent choice for sunny borders, mass planting, rockeries, patio containers and low garden beds,

This 'FlowerPower 3D Blue Steel' Osteospermum is a stunning evergreen perennial that produces masses of fully double, steel-blue blooms, bringing rich colour and unique texture to the garden. Perfectly suited to the Western Cape's climate, it flowers from late winter into summer and even intermittently year-round, attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators. Its compact, rounded growth habit makes it ideal for patio pots, containers, borders, rockeries and garden beds, adding long-lasting colour to any outdoor space. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this hardy, low-maintenance variety is drought tolerant once established.

Bring a cool splash of colour to sunny garden spaces with this 'FlowerPower Blue', a standout African Daisy with unusual blue-violet to soft lavender-blue daisy flowers and dark contrasting centres. In the Western Cape, it produces a spectacular display from late winter into summer and even intermittently year-round, adding long-lasting colour when growing conditions are favourable. Its neat, branching growth makes it a wonderful choice for borders, pots, containers, rockeries and mass planting, while the unusual flower colour pairs beautifully with silver foliage, white flowers and other soft-toned plants. 

This Flowerpower compact purple is a beautiful perennial that produces masses of rich purple daisy-like flowers, bringing vibrant colour and texture to sunny garden spaces. Perfectly suited to the Western Cape climate, it flowers from late winter into summer and even intermittently year-round, creating a long-lasting display of colour while attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators. Its neat, mounded growth habit makes it ideal for patio pots, containers, borders, rockeries and smaller garden beds where space is limited. Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, this hardy, low-maintenance variety is drought tolerant once established and adds reliable seasonal beauty to water-wise gardens.

Adorned with cheerful buttery-yellow flowers, a contrasting purple halo and a distinctive blue central eye, Osteospermum ‘Serenity Blue Eyed Beauty’ brings a bright, captivating splash of colour to sunny gardens. This compact African Daisy is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant choice that works beautifully in mass plantings, borders and containers, where its striking two-tone flowers can really stand out. In mild climates, Osteospermum can flower from late winter into summer and even intermittently year-round, making it a wonderful choice for adding long-lasting seasonal colour to the garden. Once established, it needs relatively little water, while regular deadheading and a light prune after flowering can help maintain a neat, floriferous plant.

Brighten your garden with the warm, sunset tones of Osteospermum 'Serenity Orange Bronze', a cheerful African Daisy that brings long-lasting colour to the Western Cape garden. Its striking blooms feature rich orange-bronze petals, often accented by delicate pink to mauve strokes radiating from the centre for an especially warm, sunset-inspired effect, creating a vibrant display that pairs beautifully with other Mediterranean and water-wise plants. Flowers from late winter through summer, with additional blooms possible at other times in favourable conditions, particularly when temperatures are moderate.  This compact, floriferous plant is ideal for borders, pots, containers, rockeries, mass planting and colourful garden displays, and its daisy-like flowers are especially attractive when planted in sunny positions.

Why You'll Love It:

• Warm vibrant colour, orange-bronze daisy flowers bring a gorgeous sunset-inspired glow to the garden.
• Enjoy a generous display of daisy-like flowers from late winter or spring through summer.
• Perfect for sunny spots.
• Excellent for borders, containers, rockeries and mass planting.
• Water wise once established, coping will with lower-water conditions.

Plant & Care 

Plant in full sun, fertile and well drained soil for best flowering and healthiest grow. Water regularly while establishing, then allow soil to dry slightly between watering once the plant is well rooted. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage further blooms and maintain a neat appearance.

Did You Know?

Osteospermum is commonly known as the African Daisy and is closely associated with Southern Africa, with many species coming from the region. The name Osteospermum comes from Greek words meaning "bone seed", reffering to the hard seeds produced by these plants.

Add a little floral magic to your garden with Osteospermum 'Serenity Pink Magic', a beautiful African Daisy whose blooms reveal a lovely blend of soft white and pink, with deeper pink tones towards the outer petals and a contrasting dark centre. A wonderful choice for Western Cape gardens, it produces a spectacular show of pink and white daisy flowers from late winter into summer and even intermittently year-round, bringing fresh colour to sunny spaces. Its full, rounded growth habit makes it especially attractive in borders, pots, containers and mass plantings, while the changing tones of each bloom add extra interest as the flowers open.

These captivating blooms make a striking feature in any sunny garden, with their beautiful rose, coral and purple tones creating an eye-catching display. The compact, upright growth of Serenity Rose Magic makes it well suited to pots, borders and garden beds, while the contrasting dark centres add extra depth to its colourful flowers. It thrives in full sun and flowers from late winter into summer and even intermittently year-round.

Bring a gorgeous splash of warm colour to the garden with Osteospermum ‘FlowerPower Pink Orange’, a vibrant Cape Daisy with eye-catching pink and orange tones that create a beautiful two-tone floral display. The large, daisy-like flowers stand out beautifully against fresh green foliage, adding cheerful colour to sunny garden beds, borders and containers. In Cape Town and the Western Cape, Osteospermums are especially valued for their late-winter and spring flowering, and favourable conditions can bring further blooms in autumn as temperatures begin to cool. It performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for sunny courtyards, rockeries, pots, borders and water-wise garden designs. The FlowerPower range is recognised for its strong branching and abundant, colourful blooms.

Why  You'll Love It:

• Gorgeous pink and orange flowers create a warm, colourful garden display.
• A fantastic choice for Cape Town’s sunny Mediterranean climate.
• Compact growth makes it ideal for pots, borders, rockeries and garden beds.
• Long-flowering and excellent for adding seasonal colour to the garden.
• Attracts bees and other pollinators, bringing extra life to your outdoor space.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun and well-drained soil for the best flowering. Water regularly while establishing, then allow the soil to dry slightly between watering once established. Remove faded flowers from time to time to keep the plant tidy and encourage further flowering. A light trim after a main flush of flowering can help maintain a compact shape and encourage fresh growth. Container-grown plants can benefit from occasional feeding during active growth.

Did You Know?

Osteospermum is one of South Africa’s much-loved indigenous flowering plants, and its natural origins in the country’s Mediterranean-climate regions help explain why Cape Daisies perform so beautifully in the Western Cape. The flowers also respond to light, typically opening fully in bright sunshine and closing when light levels are low.

Osteospermum ‘Serenity White’ (Serenity White African Daisy) is a beautiful, floriferous perennial that brings a fresh, cheerful touch to sunny Cape Town gardens. Its crisp white, daisy-like flowers with a contrasting blue centre creating a bright and elegant display that works beautifully in borders, pots, containers, rockeries and mass plantings. ‘Serenity White’ flowers over a long season, typically from late autumn or winter into spring, with flowering often extending into early summer in favourable conditions, making it a wonderful choice for gardeners looking for long-lasting colour.

Why You'll Love It:

• Enjoy beautiful blooms from late winter into summer, with intermittent flowers possible throughout the year.
• Bright daisy-like blooms with contrasting dark centers create an eye-catching display.
• Thrives in sun and ideal for bright, sunny garden positions.
• Once established it is well suited to water conscious Western Cape gardens.

Plant & Care

Plant Osteospermum ‘Serenity White’ in well-drained soil in a sunny position for the best flowering. Water regularly while establishing, then allow the soil to dry slightly between watering once the plant is established Remove faded flowers from time to time to keep the plant tidy and help prolong flowering. A light trim after a main flush of flowering can help keep the plant compact and encourage fresh growth. Feed lightly during active growth if needed, particularly when growing in containers.

Did You Know?

Osteospermum is a southern African genus, which is why these popular flowering plants are commonly known as African Daisies.

Taishan is a dwarf marigold with a mounded and upright habit.  Bearing bright cheeeful orange tightly petalled blooms on strong stems. Flowers from spring to late summer.  Heat tolerant and excellent to use as companion plant in veggie gardens.  Fantastic when planted in mass in front of taller perennials such as Salvias. Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.

Taishan is a dwarf marigold with a mounded and upright habit.  Bearing bright cheerful yellow tightly petalled blooms on strong stems. Flowers from spring to late summer.  Heat tolerant and excellent to use as companion plant in veggie gardens.  Fantastic when planted in mass in front of taller perennials such as Salvias. Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.

Agapanthus ‘Barley Blue’ is an early-blooming, compact, clump-forming variety of the African Lily, prized for its light silvery-blue, star-shaped blooms carried on strong stems. Flowering from mid-spring through summer (October-February) in Cape Town’s Mediterranean climate, it provides a reliable flush of colour when gardens are bursting into life. Its neat growth habit makes it an excellent indigenous filler for garden beds, borders, and decorative containers, while its resilience and low-maintenance nature make it perfect for hassle-free gardening. With its graceful foliage and long-lasting blooms, Barley Blue is a Cape garden essential that combines beauty, toughness, and ecological value. This agapanthus isn’t just a flower, it’s a dependable garden companion, offering silvery-blue elegance with minimal effort.

Why You'll Love It:

• Early-blooming with silvery-blue star-shaped flowers.
• Compact, clump-forming habit ideal for borders and beds.
• Strong stems hold blooms upright and neat.
• Thrives in Cape Town’s dry summers.
• Indigenous, water-wise, and remarkably low-maintenance.

Planting & Care:

Plant 30-40cm apart for mass plantings or use as specimen plants in containers and garden beds. Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Feed annually in spring with balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

This compact, vibrant, and endlessly charming, Agapanthus ‘Bingo Blue’ is a dwarf variety that produces masses of striking blue flower clusters on short, sturdy stems. In the Western Cape, it flowers generously from early summer through late summer (November to March), bringing a long season of colour to borders, pots, and pathways. Its neat, clumping growth habit makes it ideal for edging, mass planting, or container displays. Hardy and water-wise, this agapanthus thrives in full sun and adapts well to Cape Town’s dry summers, rewarding gardeners with reliable blooms year after year. A cheerful, low-maintenance favourite that adds bold splashes of blue to any garden.

Why You’ll Love It

• Masses of vivid blue flowers from Nov–Mar.
• Compact, dwarf size perfect for borders and pots.
• Indigenous and water-wise, ideal for Cape Town gardens.
• Hardy and reliable, with long-lasting blooms.
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Plant & Care

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for best flowering. Water moderately during the growing season, reducing in winter. Remove spent flower stalks to encourage repeat blooming. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour. Agapanthus are hardy and thrive with minimal care, making them perfect for low-maintenance gardens.

Did You Know?

Agapanthus seeds and roots were traditionally used in South African medicine to treat ailments and even worn as charms for good luck and protection. So when you plant Agapanthus ‘Bingo Blue’, you’re not just adding beauty, you’re connecting with centuries of cultural heritage woven into the Cape’s gardening traditions.

The Black Jack Agapanthus is a true showstopper! Crowned Plant of the Year at the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show, this award-winning variety was bred right here in South Africa by the renowned De Wet breeders. Celebrated as the most intensely coloured agapanthus available today, it dazzles with velvety, deep purple-black blooms that flower from November through March in Cape Town.

Perfect for borders, containers, and coastal gardens, this indigenous beauty thrives in full sun to semi-shade and is wonderfully water-wise. Black Jack is more than a plant. It's a statement of sophistication, resilience, and world-class flair for your garden.

Why You’ll Love It

• Award-winning variety, crowned Plant of the Year 2023 at Chelsea Flower Show.
• Bred in South Africa by the renowned De Wet breeders.
• Unique, velvety black-purple blooms unlike any other agapanthus.
• Long flowering season in Cape Town (November–March).
• Indigenous, water-wise, and low-maintenance.

Plant & Care

Plant in well-drained soil with good sun exposure or semi-shade. Water moderately during the growing season, reducing in winter when Cape Town’s rains provide natural moisture. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering and maintain a neat look. Divide clumps every few years to keep plants vigorous and healthy.

Did You Know?

Agapanthus ‘Black Jack’ is not only a garden gem but also a global star, celebrated internationally for its rare colour intensity. Owning one means you’re growing a piece of horticultural history right in your Cape Town garden!

Agapanthus ‘Blush Pink’ (PBR), variety code DWAGHYBPI01, is a unique and highly sought‑after hybrid known for its soft blush‑pink blooms. A rare colour in the agapanthus world. Flowering from early to late summer in Cape Town’s climate, this variety offers a delicate yet eye‑catching display above lush, strappy evergreen foliage. Ideal for borders, pathways, mixed beds, and decorative pots, it brings softness and elegance to both modern and cottage‑style gardens. Thriving in full sun to light semi‑shade, this plant is water-wise, hardy, and particularly suited to coastal conditions.

A fantastic rebloomer with a very long flowering period. A fast growing, medium-sized agapanthus. The blooms are dark blue with a purple vein and will flower from early to late summer.

Agapanthus 'Fiona' - Compact Indigenous Beauty

Transform your garden with the stunning Agapanthus 'Fiona', a compact indigenous perennial that delivers spectacular blue-purple flower clusters from spring through summer. This water-wise beauty is perfectly adapted to Western Cape conditions and thrives with minimal care.

Why Would You Choose Agapanthus 'Fiona'?

• Compact Growth: Ideal for smaller gardens, borders, and containers
• Water-Wise: Drought-tolerant once established, perfect for Cape Town's water restrictions
• Long Flowering Season: Enjoy vibrant blue-purple blooms from October through February
• Wildlife Magnet: Attracts pollinators, butterflies and sunbirds to your garden
• Low Maintenance: Hardy, disease-resistant and requires minimal attention

Plant Care Guide:

Position: Full sun to light shade (minimum 6 hours sun for best flowering)
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates most soil types
Watering: Regular water during establishment then drought-tolerant
Spacing: Plant 30-40cm apart for mass displays
Feeding: Light application of balanced fertilizer in spring
Maintenance: Remove spent flower stems; divide clumps every 4-5 years

Striking deep-purple star-shaped flowers. Tall growing these make an impressive display when planted in mass. Almost black in bud, opening to dark blue flowers in summer.

Agapanthus 'Fireworks' (PBR) is an Agapanthus that will cause fireworks in your garden with its large bursting flower heads. The stunning bi-colour flowers are violet-blue at the throat fading to pure white on the petal edges, creating a spectacular display from mid to late summer.

Why You'll Love It:
• Stunning bi-colour flower heads create spectacular displays
• Stunning violet-blue at the throat fading to pure white on petal edges
• Long flowering period from mid to late summer
• Short and broad foliage - compact and tidy
• Flowers abundantly on stout stems about 1m tall
• Ideal for borders and mixed containers
• Indigenous South African plant
• Semi-water smart once established

Planting & Care:
Plant 50-60cm apart in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes more drought-tolerant. Feed annually in spring with balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

This early blooming, evergreen agapanthus is compact and clump-forming, with large blue starburst-like heads on strong stems and cascading leaves. Ideal for mass planting.

An indigenous treasure, this hardy perennial boasts an impressive flower count with unique purple blooms. Notably faster-growing than other agapanthus varieties, it serves as a stunning feature plant in your garden and continues to bloom throughout the summer season.

Consider planting it alongside silver-leaved plants like Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina) for a striking contrast.

Agapanthus 'True Love White' is a compact, low-growing beauty that flowers quite early and all through the summer. This clump-forming indigenous perennial bears wispy, pure white trumpet-shaped flowers on strong stems, making it a gardener's favourite for use in pots and containers.

Why You'll Love It:
• Flowers quite early and all through the summer
• Strong stems make it perfect for pots and containers
• Suitable for sunny to semi-shade positions
• Semi-water smart once established

Planting & Care:
Plant 30-40cm apart in sun to semi-shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes more drought-tolerant. Feed annually in spring with balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

The variegated foliage of broad dark green leaves, streaked with creamy yellow margins makes this a standout in any garden. Violet blue flowerheads on tall stems.

This mixture is for the full sun and semi-shade and remains green all year round – even when exposed to frost. It is not invasive and does not require edge trimming.

The deciduous Almond Non Pareil tree produces nuts that are light brown, smooth and sweet, with a thin shell. The tree needs to be cross polinated to produce fruit, Peerless and Nu Plus are good cross polinators.  Should bear fruit within 2-3 years.  Maximum yield at 7 to 9 years. Flower buds open in Spring. Harvest in February to March. Almond trees grow well in any soil type. A deciduous tree.

Nu Plus Ultra Almond is a French variety that produces large papershell nuts with a light chocolate color. Trees have a spreading habit and can deliver 6 kg of fruit. It is popular for its abundant crops of tasty nuts. Should bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. Harvest early February.  Cross pollination required with Non Pareil.  Deciduous. Almond trees grow well in any type of soil.

Produces hard shell almonds with a rich flavour. The tree needs to be cross polinated to produce fruit, Non-Pareil is a good cross polinator.  Should bear fruit within 2-3 years.  Flowers in Spring and harvest should occur in February - March. Almond trees grow well in any soil type. Deciduous.

The Cat’s Tail Aloe is a striking South African succulent shrub, named for its unusual long, tail‑like flower spikes that curve and twist like a cat’s tail. These blooms appear in mid‑ to late winter (July-September) in Cape Town, opening into clusters of rusty orange to brownish‑red flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and sunbirds. Its evergreen, fleshy leaves form a dense shrub that can reach up to 2-3m tall, making it an excellent choice for water‑wise gardens, rockeries, and wildlife‑friendly landscapes. Hardy and drought‑tolerant, it thrives in full sun with well‑drained soil, providing year‑round structure and seasonal bursts of colour. A dramatic, wildlife‑attracting aloe that brings both structure and seasonal spectacle to Cape Town gardens.

Why You’ll Love It

• Unique cat’s tail‑like flower spikes.
• Rusty orange blooms in winter attract pollinators.
• Evergreen foliage for year‑round structure.
• Hardy, drought‑tolerant, and low‑maintenance.
• Indigenous to South Africa, perfect for water‑wise gardens.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun in well‑drained soil during autumn (Mar-May) or spring (Sep-Nov). Water sparingly Aloe castanea is drought‑tolerant once established. Feed lightly with a succulent fertilizer in spring to encourage strong growth. Remove spent flower spikes to keep the plant tidy. Protect from excessive frost, though it tolerates Cape Town’s winters well.

Did You Know?

Aloe castanea is indigenous to South Africa, particularly the Limpopo region, and is one of the few aloes with brownish‑rust coloured flowers, giving it a distinctive look compared to the more common red or yellow flowering aloes. Its nectar‑rich blooms are a magnet for sunbirds, making it a favourite for gardeners who want to bring wildlife into their spaces.

Aloe mitriformis, Mitre Aloe. A bold and resilient succulent, Aloe mitriformis forms sprawling clusters of fleshy, triangular leaves with striking reddish teeth along the edges. In Cape Town, it bursts into tall spikes of brilliant orange‑red flowers during midsummer (December–February), attracting sunbirds and pollinators to the garden. Perfect for rockeries, slopes, or water‑wise borders, this indigenous aloe thrives in full sun and well‑drained soil. For best effect, plant 80–100cm apart to allow each rosette to spread naturally. With its dramatic foliage and fiery blooms, the Mitre Aloe is a true statement plant for any landscape. An aloe from the Cape that flowers during summer. The stems of this succulent aloe trail along the ground, often rooting where they touch down. The leaves are short and broad and arranged in a rosette and has a toothy edge.

Why You’ll Love It

• Striking triangular leaves with red‑tinged teeth.
• Produces tall spikes of vivid orange‑red flowers.
• Attracts sunbirds and pollinators in summer.
• Hardy, drought‑tolerant, and low‑maintenance.
• Indigenous aloe that thrives in Cape Town’s climate.

Plant & Care

Plant in sandy, well‑draining soil and position in full sun for maximum flowering. Space plants 80–100cm apart to give each rosette room to spread. Water sparingly, especially during Cape Town’s rainy winters, as aloes dislike soggy roots. Remove spent flower stalks to keep plants tidy and encourage new growth. Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer in spring to support foliage and flowering.

Did You Know?

The name mitriformis means “shaped like a bishop’s mitre,” referring to the triangular form of its leaves. This aloe is often used to stabilize slopes thanks to its spreading growth habit, making it both ornamental and practical.

Alternanthera Brasiliana 'Purple Prince' adds stunning foliage color and interest to garden beds and containers with its beautiful shades of burgundy and purple that intensify in cooler weather.

Why You'll Love It:
• Easy-care variety that requires very little shaping
• Forms neat and compact mounding groundcover
• Spreading habit perfect for colorful borders
• Excellent for cascading displays in mixed pots and hanging baskets
• Provides months of vibrant color as groundcover or accent planting
• Can spill attractively over container edges

Planting & Care:
Plant 30cm apart for groundcover effect or use in containers where it can spill attractively over edges. Feed monthly during growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer to maintain rich foliage color and encourage dense, bushy growth.

A jewel for every garden, Little Ruby is a compact foliage plant that dazzles with its deep burgundy-purple leaves, creating a striking contrast against green landscapes. Its rich ruby-purple foliage intensifies in warm weather and provides colour throughout the year in the Western Cape climate.  This versatile plant is perfect for edging pathways, mass planting in beds, or brightening up containers and hanging baskets. It thrives in full sun but adapts well to semi-shade.

Why You’ll Love It

• Rich ruby-red foliage that glows in Cape Town’s summer sun.
• Compact and low-growing, ideal for borders, pots, and ground cover.
• Provides year-round colour with minimal maintenance.

Plant & Care

Plant Little Ruby in well-drained soil and give it plenty of sun for the richest foliage colour, though it will tolerate semi-shade. Water regularly during Cape Town’s dry summer months (December-March), but once established it can tolerate short dry periods, but performs best with regular watering during hot weather.  Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, compact shape and encourage fresh growth. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring to boost colour and vigour. Protect from frost in cooler inland areas, though it thrives in the milder coastal climate.

Did You Know?

Alternanthera is often nicknamed “Joseph’s Coat” for its colourful foliage varieties. Little Ruby is one of the most compact cultivars, bred specifically for its intense ruby tones and resilience, making it a favourite for modern landscapers who want bold colour without the fuss.

Excellent as a ground cover, edging or in rockeries. Covered with rich violet or purple flowers.

This graceful ornamental grass features wispy, arching mint-green foliage with silvery undersides. The neat, rounded clusters are stunning in groups or in containers where the draping, mounded foliage spills attractively over edges. The super fine texture sways with the slightest breeze and creates movement and a soothing atmosphere in your garden. Hardy, heat-resistant and evergreen.

Anise Scented Sage (Salvia 'Purple and Bloom') is a compact, vigorous-growing perennial with beautiful purple blooms that bring color and fragrance to your garden. Heat tolerant and hardy, this water-smart sage will attract birds and butterflies to the garden, making it perfect for pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Why You'll Love It:
• Compact growth habit - more compact than Black & Bloom
• Vigorous-growing and hardy
• Heat tolerant and water smart
• Attracts birds and butterflies to the garden
• Ideal for coastal gardens
• Fragrant foliage adds sensory appeal
• Low maintenance once established

Planting & Care:
Plant 60-80cm apart in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes drought-tolerant. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring.

Anna bears large fruit with light greenish-yellow skin with a slight red blush. The flavour is sweet, tangy and refreshing. The fruit is especially good for baking. This is a self pollinating tree.  It was developed in Israel to suit warmer climates. White blossoms in Spring. Harvest from February to March. Deciduous.

Add a touch of luxurious , year-round greenery to your propery with the Apodytes dimidiata, commonly known as the White Pear or  Witpeer. Proudly local and indigenous to South Africa, this highly resillient evergreen grows naturally along the forest margins and mountain slopes right here in Cape Town. It is the ultimate choice for Cape gardeners who want a sophisticated, low-maintenance tree that naturally harmonizes with our local environment. Featuring elegantly smooth, pale grey bark and a dense, neatly rounded crown of glossy, deep green leaves, the White Pear serves as an architectural masterpiece in both small suburban yards and grand landscapes alike. From September to April (Spring through Summer) the tree bursts into a striking tiny, star-shaped snow-white flowers carried in loose, delicate sprays that release a sweet, coconut-like fragrance. These blooms are followed from December to June (Summer through Winter) by highly decorative, kidney-shaped berries featuring a unique, two-toned contrast. A flat, jet black seed dramatically capped with a bright, fleshy, scarlet-red appendage that serves as a magnet for local fruit-eating birds.

Why You'lll Love It:

• Features a neat, non-invasive root system that will not lift your brickwork, driveway or pool shell.
• Thrives beautifully in full sun, rewarding you with glossy, bright green leaves all year round.
• Reaches a manageable backyard size, growing into a dense, evergreen canopy that is ideal for blocking out.
• Tough once established, making it highly drought tolerant and strong enough to withstand Cape Towns heavy South Easter wind.
• Locally Indigenous and Eco friendly.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun, digging a hole that is atleast twice as wide and twice as deep as the pot size you're planting. Mix the garden soil with a large bucket of organic compost and a handful of bonemeal. This will give the roots the vital nutrients in sandy Cape soils. Water deeply twice a week during the first two summers. Once your root system is fully established the tree becomes water smart and relies mostly on natural winter ranfall.

Did You Know?

The White Pear is nicknamed the "Mickey Mouse Tree" by local birdwatchers. Its scientific name "Dimidiata" means "halved" because the unique berry grows in two completely different halves. It features a jet-black seed capped with a bright, fleshy red "hat". This striking contrast looks exactly like a cartoon silhouette, acting as a vivid neon sign that draws local fruit-eating birds straight to your garden.

An evergreen perennial that forms bold clumps of upright, sword‑shaped leaves, beautifully variegated in shades of apricot, cream, and green. Its foliage provides year‑round colour and structure, while in November through January it sends up tall spikes of tubular flowers that add extra drama to its already architectural presence. Hardy and low‑maintenance, it thrives in full sun to semi‑shade, tolerates wind and salt spray, and once established requires minimal watering, perfect for Cape Town’s water‑wise gardens. 

Sometimes the foliage can appear more green and beige, while at other times it takes on a stronger apricot tone, giving the plant a dynamic, ever‑changing look in the garden.

Whether you’re looking to create a bold focal point, add texture to mixed plantings, or enjoy a resilient plant that looks good all year, the Apricot Queen New Zealand Flax is a must‑have.

Why You’ll Love It

• Striking apricot‑variegated foliage for year‑round colour.
• Hardy and tolerant of wind, salt, and coastal conditions.
• Low‑maintenance and water‑wise once established.
• Adds bold architectural structure to gardens.
• Perfect for borders, rockeries, and large pots.

Plant & Care

Plant in well‑drained soil in a sunny or semi‑shaded position. Water regularly when young, then reduce as it becomes drought‑tolerant. Remove old or damaged leaves to keep clumps tidy. Divide mature plants every few years to rejuvenate growth. Feed with a slow‑release fertilizer in spring to encourage lush foliage and flowering.

Did You Know?

Phormiums were traditionally used by the Māori people of New Zealand for weaving ropes, baskets, and textiles, their strong fibrous leaves made them invaluable for everyday life.

This graceful plant is excellent planted in clumps between other flowers. The roots should be divided every 3 or 4 years in early Autumn.

Argyranthemum ‘Grandaisy Yellow’ is a cheerful, free-flowering perennial that brings a bright splash of colour to gardens, patios, and containers. Its vibrant yellow, daisy-like flowers create a fresh and sunny display against lush green foliage, adding warmth and charm to outdoor spaces.

Easy to grow and wonderfully floriferous, ‘Grandaisy Yellow’ is an excellent choice for sunny borders, pots, and mixed planting schemes. Its abundant blooms provide long-lasting colour throughout the warmer months.

Why You’ll Love It

• Bright yellow daisy-like flowers
• Long flowering season
• Free-flowering and easy to grow
• Ideal for sunny gardens, patios, and containers
• Excellent for borders and mixed plantings
• Adds a cheerful splash of colour

Planting & Care

Plant in full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly while establishing and during dry periods. Remove spent flowers to encourage continued flowering. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, bushy shape.