Blue Garden Flowers

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 'Summer Blue' is a compact, evergreen perennial that produces beautiful clusters of bright blue flowers on sturdy stems, perfect for creating stunning displays in containers, borders, and smaller garden spaces where reliable blooms and drought tolerance are desired.

Why You'll Love It:
• Compact, evergreen perennial perfect for smaller garden spaces
• Continuous summer flowering with reliable blooms
• Hardy plant thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance
• Excellent choice for Western Cape gardens
• Vibrant blue flowers make excellent cut flowers
• Beautiful color contrast in mixed perennial plantings
• Perfect for containers, borders, and garden beds

Planting & Care:
Plant 60-80cm apart for mass plantings or use as specimen plants in containers and garden beds. Thrives in well-drained soil. 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 container gardening tips for growing beautiful plants like Agapanthus in pots and planters.

Agapanthus 'Wilgenhof Blue' is a hardy, evergreen perennial that produces stunning clusters of rich blue flowers on tall stems, perfect for creating dramatic displays in water-wise gardens and mass plantings throughout the Western Cape.

Why You'll Love It:
• Hardy, evergreen perennial with stunning rich blue flower clusters
• Fast-growing, coastal-hardy plant
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
• Excellent choice for borders, containers, and large-scale landscaping
• Reliable blooms and drought tolerance
• Striking blue flowers make excellent cut flowers
• Beautiful contrast in mixed perennial plantings
• Perfect for water-wise gardens

Planting & Care:
Plant 80cm-1m apart for mass plantings or use as specimen plants in containers and garden beds. Feed annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

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

Evolvulus 'Blue my mind'(also known as Dwarf Morning Glory) has tiny blue blossoms covering these silvery-leaved plants for extended periods.  An ideal choice for ground covers in gardens or containers, creating a mound of vivid blue blooms.

These resilient plants thrive in heat and drought conditions, making them excellent ground covers and companions for mixed baskets and pots. They thrive in scorching temperatures and shine in full sun. Furthermore, once established, 'Blue my Mind' requires minimal watering due to their drought tolerance.

The Honey-Bell Standard is a beautifully trained indigenous shrub shaped into an elegant 'lollipop' form, featuring slender, loosely spreading branches that produce masses of tubular flowers. Available in two stunning color varieties: vibrant blue flowers that attract butterflies and bees, and pure white blooms for a more subtle, sophisticated display. Both varieties flower profusely mainly in spring and continue sporadically throughout the year, creating long-lasting garden interest. Feed with a balanced indigenous plant fertilizer in early spring to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering. This versatile, waterwise standard benefits from regular light pruning to maintain its neat shape and can be used as striking focal points in formal gardens, courtyards, or large containers where its compact form and beautiful flowers can be fully appreciated.

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.

Lavender 'Margaret Roberts' (Lavandula x intermedia) is a fragrant, hardy, and water-wise lavender variety that's perfect for herb gardens, borders, and coastal planting while attracting beneficial pollinators to your garden.

Why You'll Love It:
• Beautiful purple flower spikes with intense fragrance
• Fragrant, hardy, and water-wise lavender variety
• Ideal for cut flowers, potpourri, and natural aromatherapy
• Foliage provides year-round structure and texture
• Perfect for herb gardens, borders, and coastal planting
• Attracts beneficial pollinators to your garden

Planting & Care:
Plant 60-80cm apart in full sun with excellent drainage. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes drought-tolerant. Prune after flowering to maintain compact shape and encourage new growth. Feed with slow-release fertilizer in spring.

Perfect for creating fragrant, pollinator-friendly gardens. Learn more about creating a scented and fragrant garden or discover how to plant herbs for you and the bees to support local pollinators while enjoying beautiful, aromatic plants.

Plumbago Auriculata Blue is a Western Cape favourite, an indigenous shrub treasured for its masses of blue blooms, mainly from November to May.

Why You'll Love It:
• Indigenous Western Cape shrub with masses of blooms
• Long flowering season from November to May
• Fast-growing and easy to train
• Perfect for informal hedges, sprawling against fences, or cascading over walls
• Can be trimmed into neat, compact shape in pots
• Hardy and water-wise once established
• Adored by butterflies - excellent for wildlife gardens
• One of the most rewarding shrubs for long-lasting seasonal colour

Planting & Care:
Plant in full sun with well-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes water-wise. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage vigorous blooming.

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.

The Salvia Heat Hero is a vibrant, heat-tolerant plant perfect for sunny gardens. Its striking blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding life to your space. Low-maintenance and drought-resistant, it thrives in well-drained soil and requires minimal watering. This resilient plant blooms all season long and is ideal for borders, beds, or containers.

Salvia Salgoon 'Lake Garda' is a heat- and drought-tolerant tender perennial, perfect for containers and borders. It blooms with bright pink flowers and dark red sepals from early spring to late autumn. The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Easy to care for, it grows well in well-drained soil and needs little watering.

Salvia Salgoon 'Lake Strawberry' is a beautiful, easy-care plant that blooms with bright pink flowers from spring to autumn. This tough plant loves sun, needs little water once settled. It's perfect for Cape Town gardens because it handles our hot, dry summers well and attracts bees and butterflies.

Great for flower beds, pots, or anywhere you want colour without fuss. Plant it 50cm apart from other plants, cut off old flowers to keep new ones coming, and trim lightly in winter. It works well with lavender and rosemary, making it ideal for water-wise gardens that help our local wildlife.

Salvia Salgoon 'Lake Titicaca' delivers stunning lilac-blue flower spikes from spring through autumn.. This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in Cape Town's climate with minimal water once established.

A true butterfly magnet that's perfect for water-wise gardens, requiring only occasional deadheading to keep blooms coming. Imagine vibrant lilac-blue spires dancing with butterflies in your low-maintenance garden sanctuary.

Wild Garlic (Wildeknoffel) is a tough, water-wise indigenous plant with edible, fragrant leaves and beautiful purple blooms that's perfect for sunny spots, borders, and container planting in Western Cape gardens.

Why You'll Love It:
• Hardy South African indigenous species
• Edible leaves for fresh salads or cooked dishes
• Beautiful mauve-pink flowers above clumps of narrow, grey-green leaves
• Distinctive garlic scent when leaves are crushed
• Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects to your garden
• Perfect for creating sustainable, indigenous gardens
• Supports local ecosystems

Perfect for creating sustainable, indigenous gardens that support local ecosystems. Learn more about your garden as an ecosystem or discover water-wise gardening techniques to create beautiful, drought-tolerant landscapes with indigenous plants like Wild Garlic.