Star Jasmine is beloved for its intoxicating fragrance that transforms fences, arches, and pergolas into living features while creating stunning vertical displays in Western Cape gardens. This versatile evergreen climber provides year-round structure with its glossy foliage, while the profusion of starry white blooms in spring and summer fills the garden with heavenly scent. It can also be clipped into hedges or used as groundcover, making it one of the most adaptable climbers for entrances, patios, and pergolas. Plant 1.5-2m apart for screening or use as specimen plants against walls and structures. Feed annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer and ensure well-drained soil enriched with compost for optimal growth. Learn more about successful coastal gardening with versatile climbers like Star Jasmine, or discover how to create privacy with plants for beautiful, fragrant screening solutions.

Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia Leucantha) produces stunning purple flower spikes from late summer through autumn, perfect for adding vibrant seasonal color to water-wise gardens and attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.

Why You'll Love It:
• Hardy, drought-tolerant perennial
• Low-maintenance evergreen shrub
• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
• Excellent choice for Western Cape gardens
• Long-lasting blooms with minimal water requirements

Planting & Care:
Plant 1-1.5m apart for mass plantings or use as striking specimen plants in mixed perennial borders. Feed annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

Learn more about water-wise gardening techniques or discover how to attract butterflies to your garden with flowering plants like Mexican Bush Sage.

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.

Chinese Jasmine is a fast-growing, evergreen climber celebrated for its profusion of intensely fragrant jasmine flowers that transform any garden space into a fragrant paradise. This stunning climber produces masses of pink buds that open into star-shaped white blooms from late winter into early spring, creating spectacular displays on trellises, walls, and pergolas. Unlike Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides), Chinese Jasmine prefers sun to partial shade and thrives in well-draining soil, making it ideal for training over structures, covering walls, or growing in containers on patios and decks. Plant 1.5-2m apart for screening or use as specimen plants against walls and structures. Feed annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer and enrich soil with quality compost for optimal growth. Apply pine mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Learn more about creating a scented and fragrant garden with aromatic climbers like Chinese Jasmine, or discover how to create privacy with plants using fast-growing, fragrant screening solutions.

Starry Wild Jasmine (Boerejasmyn) is a versatile indigenous semi-climber that transforms any garden space with its fragrant white flowers adorned with delicate pink undersides, blooming from September to January.

Why You'll Love It:
• Remarkable South African indigenous plant
• Can reach up to 3m in height as a climber
• Can be pruned into a compact, tidy hedge
• Perfect for diverse landscaping needs
• Promotes biodiversity while attracting beneficial pollinators
• Enhances your garden's sensory experience with exquisite fragrance
• Water-wise indigenous beauty

Planting & Care:
Plant 1-1.5m apart for hedging or use as specimen plants against walls and structures. Feed annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer and enrich soil with quality compost for optimal growth. 

Learn how your garden can support local ecosystems with indigenous plants like Starry Wild Jasmine, or discover tips for creating a scented garden with fragrant indigenous climbers.

Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’ – a quick-growing, evergreen perennial that forms a neat, rounded shrub with glossy dark green leaves and rich purple undersides. Upright sprays of soft lavender flowers appear mainly in autumn and spring, adding gentle colour to shaded beds and patios. Developed at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, this indigenous favourite brings reliable performance and year-round appeal to Western Cape gardens.

Why You'll Love It:
• Indigenous, fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Glossy green leaves with striking purple undersides
• Lavender blooms in autumn and spring
• Thrives in morning sun or bright shade
• Excellent for pots, borders and mass plantings
• Ideal for bringing colour to shaded garden areas
• Reliable structure and texture throughout the year

Planting & Care:
Plant in morning sun or bright, filtered light in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as the plant settles. Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser to encourage strong, bushy growth and abundant flowering. Space 60–80 cm apart for mass plantings or use individually as feature plants in containers and mixed borders. Pinch back tips after flowering to maintain a compact shape.

Learn how your garden can support local ecosystems with indigenous plants like Plectranthus, or discover container gardening tips for growing beautiful plants in pots.

A vigorous climber with exotic flair, the Granadilla rewards Cape Town gardeners with fragrant white-and-purple flowers in late spring (October-November), followed by delicious purple fruits ripening from mid-summer into autumn (January-April). Ideal for trellises, fences, and pergolas, this plant not only produces mouthwatering fruit but also creates a lush, tropical screen. Thriving in full sun to semi-shade, it’s a fast grower that brings both beauty and bounty to your garden. A true taste of the tropics, right at home in the Cape.

Why You’ll Love It

• Produces sweet, tangy fruit perfect for juices, desserts, and fresh eating.
• Exotic flowers add instant tropical charm to any garden.
• Rapid growth makes it excellent for covering fences or trellises.
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Easy to train and prune for decorative or productive purposes.

Plant & Care

Plant your Granadilla in fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Water regularly during dry spells, especially while fruit is forming. Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and midsummer to encourage flowering and fruiting. Train the vine along a trellis or fence, pruning lightly to control growth and improve airflow. Protect young plants from frost, as they prefer Cape Town’s mild coastal climate.

Did You Know?

Granadillas belong to the passionfruit family, and their name comes from the Spanish word granada (pomegranate) because of the fruit’s resemblance. In South Africa, they’re a favorite for making refreshing cordials and the flowers are so striking that they were once used as symbols in religious art to represent “passion.”

Barbecue Rosemary is a robust variety specifically selected for its intense flavor perfect for grilling and roasting. The sturdy stems make excellent natural skewers - simply strip the lower leaves and thread meat or vegetables for aromatic barbecue cooking.

Why You'll Love It:
• Intense flavor perfect for grilling and roasting
• Sturdy stems work as natural skewers for barbecue cooking
• Hardy Mediterranean herb that thrives in sunny spots
• Produces aromatic needle-like leaves year-round
• Excellent drainage requirements make it drought-tolerant
• Perfect for both hedging and container growing

Planting & Care:
Plant 60-80cm apart for hedging or use individually in containers. Feed with slow-release fertilizer in spring and liquid feed monthly during growing season.

Start a food garden this year and plant herbs for you and the bees to create a sustainable, productive garden that benefits both your kitchen and local pollinators.

Why You’ll Love It

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Orange Jasmine (Murraya Exotica var.Paniculata), also known as 'Mock Orange', is a showstopper with its smooth whitish bark and thick, round curly foliage that creates stunning displays in containers or mixed garden beds.

Why You'll Love It:
• Versatile evergreen shrub with smooth whitish bark
• Thick, round curly foliage creates stunning displays
• Heavenly fragrant white flowers in spring and autumn
• Intoxicating orange blossom fragrance
• Essential for small to medium-sized gardens
• Beautiful flowers perfect for cut flower arrangements and indoor displays
• Perfect for containers or mixed garden beds

Planting & Care:
Plant 1.5-2m apart for hedging or use as specimen plants in containers and garden beds. Feed annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer and enrich soil with quality compost for optimal growth.

Learn more about creating a scented and fragrant garden with aromatic plants like Orange Jasmine, or discover container gardening tips for growing beautiful fragrant shrubs in pots.

A timeless favourite, Rosa 'Iceberg' is a vigorous, repeat-flowering floribunda rose prized for its abundance of crisp white blooms. Clusters of lightly double flowers appear from spring into autumn, standing out beautifully against glossy green foliage. Reliable and easy to grow, Iceberg is an excellent choice for beds, borders and mass plantings, bringing a classic display of white flowers to sunny Western Cape gardens.

Why You'll Love It:

• Profusion of crisp white, lightly double blooms.
• Repeat-flowering from spring into autumn.
• Excellent for beds, borders and mass plantings.
• Vigorous, bushy growth habit.

Planting & Care:

Plant 60-80 cm apart in full sun and well-drained, compost-enriched soil. Water regularly while establishing, then deeply during dry periods. Feed in spring with a rose or balanced slow-release fertiliser and again during the growing season if needed. Deadhead spent flowers if you want to encourage further flowering and keep the plant tidy. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage vigorous new growth.

Did You Know?

Iceberg was introduced in Germany in 1958 and was named the World's Favourite Rose in 1983, making this classic white floribunda one of the most celebrated roses in the world.

A popular indigenous garden plant with variegated leaves and pinkish-mauve flowers in summertime. Very useful to fill difficult hot corners in your garden, as it is drought-resistant, but will flourish with regular watering. A perfect groundcover to cover large areas and also excellent used as borders or edging. The leaves and flowers are edible, and can be used in salads and other dishes.

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (Brunfelsia) is a popular decorative plant grown for its abundance of tri-color, fragrant flowers in spring. The purple flowers soften to a lavender colour and finally fade to white.

Why You'll Love It:
• Abundance of tri-color, fragrant flowers in spring
• Purple flowers soften to lavender and finally fade to white
• Fantastic when planted with azaleas & camellias
• Also flowers in autumn for extended blooming
• Perfect for containers and garden beds
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round structure
• Excellent for creating focal points on patios
• Thrives in sun to semi-shade positions

Planting & Care:
Plant in well-draining soil in sun to semi-shade positions. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes more drought-tolerant. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

This perennial Gazania is native to the mountains of South Africa and produce large, daisy-like flowerheads in a delightful red colour, in autumn, spring and summer. They are often planted as a drought-tolerant groundcover.

Plectranthus ‘Magic Mona’

Plectranthus ‘Magic Mona’ – a compact, neat-growing perennial that bursts into a profusion of large, vibrant purple flowers in autumn. Its glossy green leaves and dense form make it an excellent choice for brightening up shaded beds, borders and patio containers. This indigenous favourite is also a reliable bee magnet, bringing movement and life into the garden as the seasons shift.

Why You'll Love It:
• Masses of striking purple flowers in autumn
• Compact, tidy growth habit ideal for small spaces
• Attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators
• Excellent for pots, borders and shaded beds
• Indigenous and well suited to Western Cape gardens
• Low-maintenance with reliable performance

Planting & Care:
Plant in morning sun or bright, filtered shade in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser to support strong growth and flowering. Pinch back after blooming to keep the plant neat and encourage a bushier shape. Protect from heavy frost and keep soil mulched to maintain moisture.

Carissa ‘Green Carpet’ a compact, dwarf form of Carissa macrocarpa that makes an exceptionally tough and attractive evergreen groundcover. It forms a dense, low mat of glossy emerald-green foliage, rarely reaching above knee height. Fragrant white, star-shaped flowers and occasional red, edible fruits add seasonal interest, making it as beautiful as it is durable. Excellent for borders, slopes, containers and commercial landscapes where low maintenance and year-round structure are essential. Indigenous and perfectly suited to Western Cape conditions.

Why You'll Love It:
• Dense, glossy evergreen groundcover
• Stays naturally compact and rarely grows above knee height
• Fragrant white flowers with occasional red edible fruit
• Excellent for slopes, borders and containers
• Hardy, drought-resistant and ideal for low-maintenance gardens
• Widely used in commercial landscapes for its reliability
• Indigenous and well adapted to Western Cape climates

Planting & Care:
Plant in full sun or light semi-shade in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during the first few months, then reduce as the plant becomes naturally drought-tolerant. Space plants 60–80 cm apart to create a full, continuous carpet. Trim lightly to maintain shape or encourage denser growth. Ideal under trees, along pathways, on retaining walls or as a tough filler for large landscape areas.

Protea 'King White' is a medium-sized indigenous shrub that produces spectacular large white protea flowers with reddish stems, perfect for creating stunning focal points in water-wise gardens and indigenous landscapes. This hardy South African fynbos plant thrives in well-draining soils and Mediterranean climates, making it an excellent choice for Western Cape gardens where dramatic blooms and drought tolerance are desired. Plant 2-3m apart for screening or use as a striking specimen plant in mixed fynbos plantings. Feed annually with a low-phosphorus indigenous plant fertilizer to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering. For best results, plant in Arnelia Premium Potting Soil for optimal drainage and nutrition. Learn more about fynbos gardening in September or discover water-wise gardening techniques for creating beautiful, drought-tolerant landscapes with indigenous proteas.

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 exquisite plant is every gardener's dream as it is easy to grow, tough, fast growing and has a long display of blooms. Expect waving wands dotted with dozens of flowers that create a butterfly banquet from spring to late autumn. Fabulous for mass planting.

South Africa’s national flower, the King Protea, dazzles with its majestic pink blooms from from late winter (July/August) through early summer (November/December) in Cape Town’s Mediterranean climate. Known for its striking, oversized flower heads, it’s perfect as a focal point in gardens, for cut flowers, or as part of indigenous landscaping. Thrives in full sun with well-drained, sandy soil and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Category: Indigenous, Ornamental, Water-wise A showstopper that brings bold colour, resilience, and South African pride to your garden. 

Why You’ll Love It

• Iconic South African flower with spectacular pink blooms.
• Long-lasting cut flowers for arrangements.
• Drought-tolerant and water-wise, ideal for Cape Town gardens.
• Attracts pollinators like birds and bees.
• Adds dramatic flair and indigenous authenticity to landscapes.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun with sandy, acidic, well-drained soil. Water sparingly once established, as proteas dislike “wet feet.” Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Avoid fertilisers high in phosphorus, as proteas are sensitive to it. Mulch lightly to retain soil moisture during Cape Town’s dry summers.

Did You Know?

The King Protea is the largest of all protea species, with flower heads that can reach up to 30 cm across, earning it the title of “King” among South Africa’s flora!

Why you’ll love it:

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A hardy, evergreen shrub that thrives where few others can. Native to Australia, this versatile plant is celebrated for its fine-textured, grey-green foliage arranged in neat whorls, giving it a rosemary-like appearance. In Cape Town’s climate, it produces clusters of delicate white to pale lilac flowers from September through February (spring to summer), often blooming intermittently throughout the year. Perfect for coastal gardens, hedging, screening, or low-maintenance borders, Westringia fruticosa is highly tolerant of wind, salt spray, and sandy soils. It flourishes in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal water once established, making it an excellent choice for waterwise landscaping. 
Bring resilience and elegance to your garden with the Australian Coastal Rosemary – Westringia fruticosa.

Why You’ll Love It

• Produces dainty white flowers for months on end.
• Highly tolerant of coastal winds and salty air.
• Dense, bushy growth makes it ideal for hedges or screening.
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators to your garden.

Plant & Care

Plant Westringia fruticosa in well-draining soil, ideally sandy or loamy, and position it in full sun to semi-shade. Water moderately during establishment, then reduce as it becomes drought-hardy. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, rounded shape. It tolerates coastal conditions exceptionally well, making it a reliable choice for exposed sites.

Did You Know?

Despite its name, Coastal Rosemary is not related to culinary rosemary. It belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is prized purely for its ornamental value and toughness in harsh conditions.

The Iceberg Standard Rose elevates the world-famous Iceberg rose to new architectural heights, trained as an elegant standard for striking garden displays. Available in three beautiful color varieties: classic pure white with glossy green foliage, rich burgundy with deep wine-colored blooms, and soft pink with delicate rose-toned flowers. All varieties produce abundant floribunda blooms from spring through autumn with a light, delicate fragrance. Feed with a quality rose fertilizer in spring and after each flush to encourage repeat blooming, prune lightly in winter to maintain the standard shape, and water deeply at the base to promote strong root development. Perfect as specimen plants in large containers, along pathways, or planted en-masse with complementary plants like lavender for an enchanting cottage garden display.

 Lavandula stoechas (Mauve-Lilac) is a compact, hardy lavender that dazzles with soft mauve-lilac flower heads topped by butterfly-like petals. Its aromatic silver-green foliage and long-lasting blooms make it both beautiful and fragrant, flowering reliably from mid-spring through early summer.

Perfect for borders, pots, and pathways, this lavender thrives in full sun with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Once established, it needs minimal watering, making it a waterwise choice for Western Cape gardens. Plant 30–40 cm apart for a massed display that draws bees and butterflies while adding colour, scent, and elegance to your garden.

Honey-Bell Bush (Freylinia Tropica) is a beautiful, fast-growing indigenous shrub with slender, loosely spreading branches that produces masses of tubular flowers. Available in two stunning color forms: vibrant blue flowers that attract butterflies and bees, and pure white blooms for a more subtle garden display.

Why You'll Love It:
• Masses of tubular flowers in vibrant blue or pure white
• Flowers profusely mainly in spring, continues sporadically through the year
• Attracts butterflies and bees to your garden
• Versatile, waterwise shrub - semi-water smart
• Perfect for informal hedging, screening, or feature plant
• Attractive in patio containers
• Slender, loosely spreading branches create graceful form
• Benefits from regular pruning to maintain bushy growth

Planting & Care:
Plant in semi-shade to sun with well-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes more drought-tolerant. Feed with a balanced indigenous plant fertilizer in early spring to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering. Prune regularly to maintain bushy growth and compact shape.

Licorice Plant/Kooigoed (Helichrysum Petiolare) is a soft, trailing perennial with silvery-grey, felted leaves that add texture and brightness to borders, rockeries, containers, or hanging baskets. Its cascading habit makes it especially valuable as a filler or spiller in mixed plantings, where it contrasts beautifully with bold greens and bright blooms.

Why You'll Love It:
• Perfect filler or spiller in mixed plantings
• Contrasts beautifully with bold greens and bright blooms
• Hardy and drought-tolerant once established
• Aromatic leaves with soothing fragrance
• Helps repel insects naturally
• Easy-care choice that rewards light trimming
• Ideal for borders, rockeries, containers, or hanging baskets

Cultural Heritage:
Among Afrikaans-speaking communities, Helichrysum petiolare is affectionately called kooigoed — literally "bed herb." Traditionally, its aromatic leaves were used to stuff mattresses, both for their soothing fragrance and their ability to help repel insects naturally. This heritage gives the plant a uniquely local charm, connecting today's gardens to generations of practical use.

Planting & Care:
Plant 30-40cm apart in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes drought-tolerant. Light trimming encourages lush, compact growth. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring.

Yellow Wild Iris (Dietes Bicolor) is a fast-growing, low-maintenance indigenous perennial with graceful long narrow arching leaves and masses of beautiful lemon-yellow flowers with distinctive black-brown markings from August to February.

Why You'll Love It:
• Long flowering season from August to February
• Graceful long narrow arching leaves create elegant displays
• Fast-growing, low-maintenance indigenous perennial
• Perfect for water-wise gardens and coastal plantings
• Can be mass-planted as groundcover or used as single accent plant
• Striking yellow flowers make excellent cut flowers
• Supports local wildlife
• Reliable blooms with drought tolerance

Planting & Care:
Plant 60-80cm apart for mass plantings or use as specimen plants in containers and garden beds. Thrives in sun to semi-shade with well-drained soil. Feed annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

Learn more about successful coastal gardening with indigenous plants like Dietes, or discover water-wise gardening techniques for creating beautiful, drought-tolerant landscapes.

Pandorea Jasminoides is a fast-growing, woody climber that transforms fences and trellises with its stunning trumpet-shaped flowers from spring to summer. Available in three beautiful color forms: classic pink with deeper pink throats, pure white with yellow centers, and soft light pink varieties. Each produces masses of fragrant blooms that attract pollinators and add vibrant color to vertical spaces. Feed with a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season to encourage prolific flowering. This versatile climber is easily pruned to your desired height and thrives equally well when grown in large containers, making it perfect for patios and courtyards where space is limited.

Natal Plum (Carissa Macrocarpa), also commonly known as 'Large Num-Num', is a proudly indigenous plant that's an extremely easy-to-grow, thorny shrub often used for hedges. It produces glossy, deep green leaves and highly fragrant, snowy white flowers in summer, followed by ornamental plump, round, crimson edible fruit in summer and autumn.

Why You'll Love It:
• Highly fragrant, snowy white flowers in summer
• Ornamental plump, round, crimson edible fruit in summer and autumn
• Glossy, deep green evergreen leaves
• Extremely easy-to-grow and low maintenance
• Thorny shrub creates impenetrable security hedge
• Popular indigenous choice for coastal gardens
• Hardy and waterwise once established
• Salt-tolerant - perfect for coastal areas
• Fruit and flowers appear at the same time

Planting & Care:
Plant 1m apart for an impenetrable hedge in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes drought-tolerant. Prune to maintain desired shape and encourage bushy growth. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

The King Protea 'Madiba' (Protea cynaroides) is the most magnificent of all proteas, producing spectacular dinner plate-sized blooms that can reach up to 30cm across. Named in honor of Nelson Mandela, this iconic indigenous fynbos creates breathtaking focal points in water-wise gardens with its massive pink and cream flower heads surrounded by colorful bracts that bloom from autumn through winter when most plants are dormant.

Plant in full sun with well-draining, sandy, acidic soil and avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions. Water deeply but infrequently once established, and never use phosphate-rich fertilizers as proteas prefer nutrient-poor soils. Prune lightly after flowering to encourage bushier growth and remove spent blooms. 

This show-stopping pink perennial Gazania is native to the mountains of South Africa and produce large, daisy-like flowerheads in autumn, spring and summer. They are often planted as a drought-tolerant groundcover.

This striking palm-like plant produces elegant fronds year-round, with its slow-growing nature making it a timeless feature in any garden. In Cape Town’s climate, it thrives best during the warm summer months, with new fronds unfurling in late spring to early summer. Perfect for ornamental landscaping, container planting, and dramatic focal points, the Japanese Sago Palm is versatile and hardy. It flourishes in full sun to semi-shade, tolerating coastal conditions and adding a tropical flair to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Bring a touch of the exotic to your garden with the Japanese Sago Palm Cycas revoluta.

Why You’ll Love It

• Striking, glossy fronds that resemble a tropical palm.
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.
• Perfect for pots, patios, and feature planting.
• Adds architectural elegance to modern and classic gardens.
• Long-lived, becoming more beautiful with age.

Plant & Care

Plant in well-draining soil and water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering. Position in full sun or semi-shade for best growth. Prune away old fronds at the base to maintain a neat appearance. Protect from frost in colder months, and feed lightly in spring to encourage fresh frond growth

Did You Know?

Despite its palm-like appearance, the Japanese Sago Palm is not a true palm at all, it belongs to the cycad family, an ancient group of plants that dates back to the time of the dinosaurs!

Azalea Magenta (Rhododendron Indicum) is among the most rewarding mass-flowering shrubs for Western Cape gardens. These beauties burst into spectacular magenta colour from May to October, brightening shady spots when few other plants are in bloom, creating brilliant colour from autumn to spring.

Why You'll Love It:
• Spectacular magenta colour from May to October (autumn to spring)
• Brightens shady spots when few other plants are in bloom
• Dense clusters of flowers create stunning displays
• Rounded form perfect for borders, containers, or woodland-style gardens
• Long flowering season - stunning colour when most gardens are resting
• Excellent in pots and containers
• Thrives in morning sun or dappled shade

Planting & Care:
Plant 60-80cm apart in morning sun or dappled shade with acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Feed with an acid-loving plant food to maintain lush foliage and vivid blooms.

A lovely little carnation with a mounded habit.  I Love U displays a full range of colours from deep pink to soft rose, pink and white.  Blooms are strongly fragrant and will attract bees, birds and butterflies to the garden. Low maintenance and can be grown outdoors as well as indoors.

This fast-growing perennial, resembling a petite petunia on steroids, stands as your top choice for pots, hanging baskets, and ground cover. Thriving in full sun, it requires watering when the soil feels dry, along with regular feeding. In return, it generously rewards your care with year-round blooming beauty.

Petunia Limbo White is a hardy, dwarf petunia that packs a punch with large, velvety white flowers on a strong, compact plant. Its vigorous growth makes it perfect for containers, garden beds, and landscapes, adding bold, season-long color without the sprawl.

Low maintenance, high impact—just pinch back regularly for even more stunning blooms!

Reaching a height of 5m+ with a non-aggressive root system, the' Kei Apple' is an extremely versatile all-rounder that lends itself to many applications .It can be planted on its own, in a garden border or as a screening plant. It can be pruned to create a neat ,compact shape, which makes it ideal for use as container plant or bonsai. The dense, evergreen foliage and thorny branches of 'Dovyalis caffra' make it suitable for security hedging.

Various bird species,especially louries and black-eyed bulbuls, love the unusual golden fruit of the 'Kei Apple'.

Aromatic and elegant, Lavendar “Holland Supreme” forms a compact mound of silvery-green foliage topped by upright, deep violet flower spikes crowned with petal “ears.” These dramatic blooms emerge in spring and linger into early summer, creating an undulating sea of rich lavender-purple.

Perfect for mass plantings, mixed borders, or container accents, this variety is equally striking in beds or pots. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and easy-care—just ensure full sun, excellent drainage, and a light trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage reblooming.

Wild Bird Seed Mix is a premium seed blend specially formulated to attract and nourish all wild bird species in your garden. This carefully balanced mix provides essential nutrients and energy that birds need throughout the seasons, encouraging regular visits from a variety of local bird species. Perfect for use in bird feeders, scattered feeding areas, or ground feeding stations to create a thriving bird habitat. Fill feeders regularly and place in quiet, sheltered locations away from predators for best results, supplementing with fresh water sources to create an inviting bird sanctuary.

Excellent for use in difficult spots where nothing else can survive, this fast-growing daisy bush will give immense joy with a profusion of yellow flowers.  This hardy perennial responds well to pruning. Yellow daisies from mid spring to mid autumn.

Mexican Daisy (Erigeron) is a low-maintenance flowering perennial from the daisy family that flowers enthusiastically for many months. Loved by landscapers, this versatile plant can be used as a ground cover and to soften edges, with white-pink daisy-flowers that will invite butterflies to your garden.

Why You'll Love It:
• Low-maintenance flowering perennial
• Loved by landscapers for its versatility
• Perfect ground cover to soften edges
• Invites butterflies to your garden
• Thrives in sun to semi-shade
• Spreading habit creates soft, romantic displays
• Ideal for borders, rockeries, and containers

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. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring.

A hardy, pretty, succulent groundcover that looks fabulous cascading down a rockery or in a pot. This indigenous 'spekboom' is a carbon sponge that helps combat climate change while providing beautiful, water-wise ground coverage for your garden. Plant 60-80cm apart for groundcover effect or use as a stunning specimen in containers and hanging baskets. Feed monthly during growing season with a balanced succulent fertilizer to encourage vigorous spreading and maintain healthy foliage. Learn more about water-wise gardening techniques or discover how your garden can support local ecosystems with indigenous plants like Spekboom.

Berg Buchu (Agathosma ciliaris) is a stunning indigenous fynbos shrub that transforms your garden with authentic South African beauty. This aromatic evergreen produces masses of delicate white or pink flowers from autumn through winter, creating spectacular displays when most plants are dormant.

The fragrant foliage releases delightful buchu scent when touched.  This shrub handles salt spray and wind making it coastal tough.  Ideal for spots and small spaces

Plant in well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade. Minimal maintenance required - simply prune lightly after flowering.

Carissa 'Bispinosa' (Forest Num Num) is a drought-resistant, evergreen shrub with handsome, glossy foliage and fragrant, starry-white, jasmine-like flowers. Ornamental and edible, scarlet to crimson oval fruits are produced after flowering, making this an attractive, ornamental shrub that makes excellent hedges.

Why You'll Love It:
• Drought-resistant and water smart
• Makes excellent impenetrable hedges with thorns
• Does well in coastal areas
• Indigenous and low maintenance
• Attractive to birds and wildlife
• Perfect for security hedging

Planting & Care:
Plant 1m apart to form an impenetrable hedge in sun to semi-shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes drought-tolerant. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering.

Cape Honeysuckle Yellow (Tecoma Capensis 'Yellow') is a cheerful, fast-growing indigenous shrub ideal for creating lively hedges or framework plantings in flower beds. Covered in clusters of trumpet-shaped yellow blooms from spring to late autumn, it brings brightness and movement to any garden.

Why You'll Love It:
• Clusters of trumpet-shaped yellow blooms from spring to late autumn
• Cheerful, fast-growing indigenous shrub
• Ideal for creating lively hedges or framework plantings
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and nectar-loving birds
• Indigenous favourite thrives in full sun
• Tolerates both coastal and inland Western Cape conditions
• Waterwise and semi-water smart
• Light pruning keeps it neat and encourages more flowers
• Excellent hedge or screening plant

Planting & Care:
Plant 1-1.5m apart for hedging in full sun to semi-shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes more drought-tolerant. Light pruning keeps it neat and encourages more flowers. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring.

This bright yellow perennial Gazania is native to the mountains of South Africa and produce large, daisy-like flowerheads in autumn, spring and summer. They are often planted as a drought-tolerant groundcover.

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.

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.

A beautiful evergreen shrub, blooming almost all year round with a lovely display of fragrant  flowers adorned with golden-yellow centres. Suitable as a hedge or informal screening plant, as they can be pruned into any shape. You can also grow them as a tree or standard plant by removing the lower branches.

Petunia ‘Easy Wave’ Pink Passion. This dazzling petunia variety delivers waves of bright pink blooms from early spring through late autumn (September–May in Cape Town), ensuring months of continuous colour. With its spreading, trailing habit, it’s perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes, garden beds, and containers. Thrives in full sun and rewards you with a carpet of cheerful flowers that are both heat-tolerant and low-maintenance. Transform your garden into a vibrant paradise with Petunia ‘Easy Wave’ Pink Passion.

Why You’ll Love It

• Long-lasting blooms from spring to autumn
• Spreading habit ideal for baskets and ground cover
• Heat-tolerant and resilient in Cape Town summers
• Easy-care annual with minimal fuss
• Adds instant colour and joy to any space

Plant & Care

Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Water regularly, especially during hot spells, but avoid waterlogging. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Feed with a liquid fertilizer every few weeks for lush growth. Perfect for cascading over pots or filling garden beds with colour

Did You Know?

Petunias were first discovered in South America, and their name comes from the word “petun” meaning tobacco plant, they’re actually distant relatives of tobacco!

Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis 'Dark Pink') is a resilient shrub boasting lush green foliage and magnificent bursts of dark pink blooms each spring. Elevate your garden effortlessly with its low-maintenance charm, perfect for shaping into the hedge of your dreams or letting it flourish in pots or beds.

Why You'll Love It:
• Magnificent bursts of dark pink blooms each spring
• Lush green evergreen foliage year-round
• Resilient and low-maintenance shrub
• Water wise once established
• Shape it into the hedge of your dreams
• Flourishes in pots or beds
• Perfect for coastal gardens
• Fragrant flowers attract pollinators
• Thrives in sun to semi-shade

Planting & Care:
Plant 80cm-1m apart for hedging in sun to semi-shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes drought-tolerant. Prune after flowering to maintain desired shape and encourage dense growth. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring.

The Rose Simplicity is a celebrated floribunda rose producing clusters of medium-pink, semi-double flowers across the season. Its buds open into flat, softly hued flowers that repeat in flushes from spring through to autumn. With a medium, bushy habit and leathery foliage, it works beautifully in hedges, mass plantings or as specimen shrubs, offering consistent charm in garden designs.

Vigorous and disease-resistant, Simplicity thrives in full sun with well-draining, compost-enriched soil. Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and after each flowering flush to sustain bloom, and prune lightly in winter to maintain form. Water deeply at the base, mulch to conserve moisture, and deadhead spent clusters to encourage fresh blossoms. A reliable and elegant choice for Cape Town gardens, Rose Simplicity delivers enduring floribunda beauty with minimal fuss.

This striking white perennial Gazania is native to the mountains of South Africa and produce large, daisy-like flowerheads in autumn, spring and summer. They are often planted as a drought-tolerant groundcover.

The Magic Mona Pink is a dazzling new addition to the beloved Mona Lavender range, bred in South Africa and protected under Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR). It is admired for its upright spikes of soft pink flowers that appear in autumn (March-May) and again in spring (September-November), lighting up shady corners when many other plants are quiet. Its lush, glossy green foliage with purple undersides adds year‑round interest, while the blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it both ornamental and wildlife‑friendly. Perfect for containers, borders, shady beds, and indoor décor, this compact perennial thrives in semi‑shade to light shade, bringing colour and vibrancy where few plants succeed. A truly enchanting plant that combines South African breeding excellence with effortless beauty, the Magic Mona Pink is a must‑have for collectors and gardeners alike.

Why You’ll Love It

• Soft pink flower spikes in autumn and spring.
• Glossy green foliage with purple undersides.
• Compact, easy‑care perennial for shady spots.
• Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.
• Indigenous South African breeding success story.

Plant & Care

Plant in semi‑shade to light shade in fertile, well‑drained soil. Water moderately. It's is water‑wise once established but appreciates regular moisture during flowering. Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer in spring and autumn to encourage blooms. Pinch back stems after flowering to maintain a neat, bushy shape. Protect from heavy frost, though it tolerates Cape Town’s mild winters well.

Did You Know?

The Mona Lavender series, including Magic Mona Pink, was developed by South African breeders and has gained international acclaim for bringing vibrant colour to shady gardens. Unlike many shade plants, it flowers generously twice a year, making it a global ambassador of Cape horticultural innovation.

A marigold with a mounded habit and multi-colours on one plant.  Blooms open to a deep pink with a yellow crest and matures to straw yellow.  In warmer conditions, colour changes faster with less distinct contrast.   Heat tolerant and attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.

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.

Attract a variety of seed-eating garden birds with this convenient, ready-to-hang seed bell. Wild Bird Seed Bells include yellow millet and red millet, providing a wholesome food source that encourages regular visits to your garden. The solid hanging design offers an easy, tidy feeding solution, simply hang it from a tree, bird-feeding station or hook and enjoy watching wild birds feed throughout the year. Ideal for bird lovers looking to support and enjoy local garden wildlife.

Why You'll Love It:

• Includes yellow millet and red millet.
• Ready to hang for quick and convenient feeding.
• Helps attract a variety of seed-eating wild birds to your garden.
• Suitable for use in gardens, patios and outdoor living spaces.
• A simple and mess-free way to support and enjoy local birdlife.

Quick Use Guide

Hang the seed bell securely from a tree branch, bird-feeding station or hook in a quiet, sheltered area. Ensure fresh, clean drinking water is available nearby for visiting birds. Replace the seed bell once it has been consumed, and clean feeding areas regularly to help maintain good bird hygiene.

Did You Know?

Providing a reliable food source can encourage wild birds to visit your garden regularly. Birds not only add colour and birdsong to your outdoor space, but many species also help by feeding on insects as part of their natural diet.

This compact growing plant is ideal for small areas, rockeries and containers and fits well with low maintenance, low water use gardens. Spectacular autumn flowers fresh or dried.