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.

Wild Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a hardy and versatile perennial, loved for its clumps of slender, grey-green leaves and clusters of starry lilac-purple flowers. Native to South Africa, it thrives effortlessly in Cape Town’s Western Cape climate, bringing colour, resilience, and a touch of fragrance to gardens. Its long flowering season and ability to withstand drought make it a favourite for low-maintenance beds, borders, and containers.

Flowering from spring right through to late autumn, Wild Garlic ensures months of cheerful blooms, often continuing into early winter in mild conditions. Beyond its ornamental beauty, the leaves carry a mild garlic scent when crushed, adding both sensory interest and practical pest-repelling qualities to the garden.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Long flowering season: spring to late autumn in Cape Town 
• Hardy, drought-tolerant perennial suited to local conditions 
• Clusters of lilac-purple starry flowers attract pollinators 
• Leaves release a gentle garlic scent when crushed 
• Perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers
• Easy-care and resilient, ideal for water-wise gardens 
• Indigenous to South Africa, naturally adapted to our climate

Planting & Care:

Plant your Wild Garlic in full sun to light shade, in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water moderately, reducing frequency once established, as it tolerates dry spells well. Feed lightly in spring to encourage lush growth and abundant flowers. Remove spent flower stalks to prolong blooming and keep plants tidy. In Cape Town’s mild winters, it remains evergreen, providing year-round foliage interest.

Wild Garlic is not just ornamental. It's leaves and flowers are edible and can be used sparingly to add a mild garlic flavour to salads, soups, or garnishes. A true indigenous plant that delights both the eye and the palate!

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.

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.

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!

Rose Iceberg is one of the world's most celebrated floribunda roses, prized for its profusion of pristine white blooms that appear continuously from spring to autumn. Renowned for its reliability and elegance, Iceberg adds timeless beauty to beds, borders, and mass plantings, while also making an excellent cut flower.

Why You'll Love It:
• Profusion of pristine white blooms continuously from spring to autumn
• One of the world's most celebrated floribunda roses
• Renowned for reliability and elegance
• Vigorous, upright habit with pure blooms
• Exceptionally hardy and low-maintenance
• Excellent cut flower with timeless beauty
• Perfect for beds, borders, and mass plantings
• Favourite for Cape Town gardens and landscaping projects
• Season-long displays of classic white beauty

Planting & Care:
Plant 60-80cm apart in full sun with well-draining, compost-enriched soil. Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in spring and again after each flush, or apply Vigorosa to revitalise yellowing leaves. For best performance, prune in mid-July and mid-January, water deeply at the base, mulch to retain moisture, and deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

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.

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.

Rosemary 'McConnell's Blue' is the most widely grown rosemary variety, bearing small blue flowers mainly in winter and spring, and growing slowly but surely into a large bush.

Why You'll Love It:
• Most widely grown rosemary variety - proven performer
• Small blue flowers in winter and spring attract bees and beneficial insects
• Grows slowly but steadily to 1-2m tall and 1-1.5m wide
• Aromatic leaves perfect for cooking - use fresh or dried in Mediterranean dishes
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Can be pruned and shaped for compact growth
• Perfect companion plant for vegetables - may help deter pests
• Harvest leaves year-round for culinary use

Planting & Care:
Plant in full sun with excellent drainage - essential to prevent root rot. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes drought-tolerant. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and prevent woody growth. Feed with slow-release fertilizer in spring.

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.

Agapanthus 'True Love 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.

A striking evergreen perennial with tall stems crowned by clusters of pure white flowers in midsummer, perfectly suited to Cape Town’s climate. Flowering from November through February, it adds elegance to borders, pathways, and mass plantings. Ideal for coastal gardens, water-wise landscapes, and as a hardy ornamental, this agapanthus thrives in full sun but tolerates semi-shade.

Why You’ll Love It

• Elegant white blooms that brighten summer gardens.
• Indigenous to South Africa, perfectly adapted to Cape Town conditions.
• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance.
• Excellent for mass planting, borders, and containers.
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and greenery.
  

Plant & Care

Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or semi-shaded position. Water moderately, especially during the flowering season, but reduce watering in winter. Remove spent flower stalks to encourage new blooms and maintain neatness. Divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate growth. Feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser in spring for optimal flowering.

Did You Know?

Agapanthus is often called the “Lily of the Nile,” even though it’s native to South Africa, making it one of the country’s most iconic indigenous garden plants.

Petrea volubilis is one of the most distinct and beautiful cultivated climbers, celebrated for its long sprays of violet-white, star-shaped flowers that appear in spring. The flowers create a striking display, often likened to wisteria in their cascading form.

This evergreen plant features rough, leathery leaves that contrast beautifully with its soft, elegant flowers. It needs strong support and guidance to climb, making it ideal for pergolas, arches, fences, and sunny garden walls.

Perfectly suited to Cape Town’s winter-rainfall climate, Petrea volubilis is a fast grower that brings softness, height, and colour to any outdoor space. 

• White flowers appear in spring
• Requires strong support to climb
• Good drainage preferred

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.

Calibrachoa hybrida – Million Bells is a vibrant trailing plant that produces masses of small, petunia-like flowers from early spring through late autumn in Cape Town’s climate. It is especially popular for hanging baskets, window boxes, and patio containers, where its cascading blooms create a waterfall of colour. Thriving in full sun to semi-shade, Million Bells prefers well-drained soil and rewards regular feeding with continuous flowering. Hardy yet low-maintenance, it is self-cleaning, meaning no deadheading is required, making it perfect for busy gardeners. Its cheerful display attracts bees and butterflies, adding life and movement to outdoor spaces. A must-have ornamental for instant impact, Million Bells – Calibrachoa hybrida brings joy to every garden.

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The medium baskets are an assortment of colours. Colours depend on what is most beautiful at the time of order

Why You’ll Love It

• Produces hundreds of vibrant, petunia-like flowers all season long.
• Compact and trailing habit makes it ideal for baskets and containers.
• Low-maintenance and self-cleaning (no need to deadhead).
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Adds instant colour impact to patios, balconies, and gardens.

Plant & Care

Plant in a quality potting mix with good drainage. Water regularly, especially during hot Cape Town summers, but avoid waterlogging. Feed with a liquid fertiliser every two weeks to encourage continuous flowering. Trim lightly if stems become leggy to maintain a neat shape. Protect from heavy winter rains by placing baskets under cover.

Did You Know?

Million Bells are closely related to petunias but are even more floriferous, producing up to 500 tiny blooms per plant in a single season, creating a dazzling waterfall of colour.

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.

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.

 Turn your garden into a showpiece with Dipladenia (Mandevilla) Jade White that delivers an impressive display of pure white, trumpet-shaped blooms from spring right into early autumn. Each flower shines against lush, glossy green foliage, bringing effortless elegance to patios, courtyards, balconies, and sunny garden beds.

This naturally neat grower is perfect for containers, decorative pots, or trained lightly up a small trellis for added height. In the Western Cape, it thrives in full sun to bright semi-shade, and appreciates a sheltered spot away from cold, wet winter weather. In containers, choose a pot with good drainage so the roots can stretch comfortably.

Why you’ll love it
• Pure white, trumpet-shaped blooms for a clean, elegant look
• Compact, evergreen habit, ideal for patios and containers
• Flowers generously from spring to early autumn
• Thrives in sun to semi-shade in Cape Town conditions
• Beautiful trained on a light trellis or grown as a tidy shrub

Growing tips
Plant in well-drained soil or a premium potting mix, keep the soil lightly moist (never waterlogged), and feed during the growing season for continuous flowering. Protect from cold, wet winters, especially if planted in pots. Light spring thinning encourages a fresh burst of growth and blooms.

Mackaya Bella (Forest Bells) is an elegant, fast-growing evergreen shrub indigenous to South Africa. Ideal for semi-shade or filtered sun, it produces masses of mauve to white, bell-shaped flowers in spring and summer that attract birds, butterflies, and carpenter bees.

Why You'll Love It:
• Glossy green leaves form a lush, informal screen
• Perfect for small gardens, along stream banks, or in containers
• Water wise with non-invasive roots
• Soft, graceful form that's easy to prune
• Thrives in shaded spots where other plants struggle

Planting & Care:
Plant in semi-shade or filtered sun positions with well-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as the plant becomes more water-wise. Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

A luminous shrub that brings a refreshing glow to Cape Town gardens. This indigenous treasure, often called Cape Leadwort, is celebrated for its pure white clusters that sparkle against glossy green foliage. Flowering generously from October through May, it thrives in the Western Cape’s sunny climate, offering a cooling elegance during the hottest months. Its sprawling, fast-growing nature makes it ideal for hedges, trellises, or soft cascades over walls, while its crisp white blooms pair beautifully with bold or pastel companions.

Why You’ll Love It

• Clouds of radiant white flowers that brighten gardens for months.
• Long flowering season, October to May in Cape Town’s climate.
• Indigenous and perfectly adapted to local conditions.
• Vigorous growth makes it excellent for hedges, screens, or informal cascades.
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators, adding life and movement.
• Hardy and drought-tolerant once established.
• Easy to prune and shape for neat hedges or relaxed borders.
• Provides a cooling, serene colour palette in hot summers.
• Complements colourful shrubs, enhancing contrast and balance.

Planting & Care

Plant in full sun for the best flowering, though it tolerates light semi-shade. Use well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce once mature. Plumbago is water-wise. Prune after flowering flushes to encourage new growth and maintain shape. Feed lightly in spring to boost blooms.

Did You Know?

Plumbago’s name comes from Latin meaning “lead plant” — it was once believed to cure lead poisoning. While that myth has faded, its sticky calyxes remain a quirky trait, often clinging to clothes and giving it the Afrikaans nickname “Plakkie”

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!

Showcasing lilac-edged flowers with purple-striped centers, the hardy Agapanthus Amethyst is an indigenous treasure that blooms prolifically, offering four or more flowering seasons annually. Its enchanting flowers grace your garden from late spring, emerging on multiple spikes. While it thrives in full sun, it also exhibits greater shade tolerance compared to other Agapanthus species.

Agapanthus 'Barley Blue' is an early-blooming agapanthus that's compact and clump-forming, with light silvery-blue star-shaped blooms on strong stems. This beautiful compact indigenous filler for garden beds is remarkably low-maintenance, flowering from mid-spring on strong stems, making it an excellent choice for hassle-free gardening.

Why You'll Love It:
• Early-blooming from mid-spring
• Beautiful compact indigenous filler for garden beds
• Remarkably low-maintenance
• Strong stems perfect for cut flowers
• Excellent choice for hassle-free gardening
• Perfect for borders, pots, and mass plantings
• Semi-water smart once established

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.

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.

An attractive large shrub producing clusters of violet-blue flowers with dazzling white petal edges in summer.  Flowers are followed by orange yellow berries. They can often be found simultaneously on this beautiful plant. Can be maintained as a small accent tree. This is a noticeable addition to any garden. Unpruned height can reach up to 6m. Ideal for a hedge or screen.

The evergreen False Olive is a tough, fast-growing, and versatile indigenous tree perfect for hedging, screening, or shaping into a small ornamental tree. It thrives in full sun, is both drought and frost resistant, and has non-invasive roots—ideal for small gardens, containers, and even bonsai.

In spring, it produces masses of fragrant white flowers that attract birds, bees, and butterflies. It’s low-maintenance, responds well to pruning, and offers medicinal uses and durable wood, making it as practical as it is beautiful.

Pride of India is a beautiful crape myrtle tree with striking purple to black foliage, crowned with eye-catching blooms in purple, pink or red. Drought tolerant once established. Grows beautifully in patio planters. When planted in the garden it has a non invasive root system.

'Australian Coastal Rosemary' is an evergreen shrub that resembles Rosemary,but lacks its fragrance and culinary value. It excels in coastal gardens, withstanding salt spray admirably. It thrives in sandy, well-drained soil and becomes relatively drought-tolerant once established, requiring less water than other plants. Additionally, it responds well to pruning, allowing you to shape it into beautifully pruned balls, hedges, or lollipop standards. Australian coastal Rosemary adorns itself with dainty white or blue flowers during Spring and Summer.

Agapanthus ‘Midnight Sky’ is a striking, deep‑coloured African lily renowned for its rich midnight‑blue flower heads held high on sturdy stems. Blooming from early to late summer in Cape Town’s warm, dry season, it adds dramatic contrast to garden beds and pathways. Its compact, evergreen clumping habit makes it perfect for borders, mass plantings, driveway edging, and decorative pots. Thriving in full sun to semi‑shade, this hardy, water‑wise agapanthus is ideal for coastal, indigenous, and low-maintenance landscapes.

A resilient succulent shrub with a regal name, Crown of Thorns is loved for its clusters of bright red, pink, or yellow bracts that appear almost year-round in Cape Town’s mild climate, with peak flowering from late spring through autumn (October–April). Its thorny stems and glossy green leaves make it both striking and hardy, perfect for sunny patios, rockeries, and water-wise gardens. With its long-lasting blooms and tough nature, this plant brings colour and character to any space while thriving on minimal care.

Why You’ll Love It

• Produces colourful bracts almost year-round in Cape Town.
• Thrives in sunny, dry conditions with minimal care.
• Compact size makes it suitable for pots, borders, and rockeries.
• Naturally drought-tolerant and water-wise.
• Hardy plant that withstands heat and coastal conditions.

Plant & Care

Plant in sandy, well-draining soil and position in full sun for best flowering. Water sparingly, allowing soil to dry between waterings. Prune lightly to shape and remove dead stems, but handle with care due to its thorns. Protect from excessive winter rain by ensuring good drainage. It is a tough, low-maintenance plant that rewards with continuous colour.

Did You Know?

Euphorbia milii is believed to have been introduced to Europe from Madagascar in the 19th century. Its name “Crown of Thorns” comes from the legend that it was the plant woven into the crown placed on Christ’s head, making it one of the most symbolically significant ornamentals in cultivation.

A tough, evergreen shrub that flowers when most gardens are quiet. Viburnum tinus carries clusters of white blooms through late winter into spring, followed by metallic-blue berries that attract birds. It’s wind-tolerant, reliable, and ideal for hedging or informal screening. Equally at home in large pots or containers, it provides year-round greenery and seasonal flowers for patios and courtyards. A versatile shrub and one of the best cool-season performers for Western Cape gardens.

This medium-sized, fast-growing agapanthus is a showstopper, producing an abundance of striking, umbrella-shaped white flowers. Perfect for creating a lush carpet of bright white blooms, from late winter all the way through to the end of summer. Notably, 'Bingo White' is both drought-tolerant and a pollinator magnet, making it an eco-friendly and visually stunning choice for your garden.

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.

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.

Brilliant Pink Iceberg Rose (Rosa 'Iceberg') features delicate, soft pink blooms that create a timeless, elegant look in any garden. Known for its strong disease resistance and continuous flowering, this variety offers long-lasting beauty throughout the season. Perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to borders, containers, or landscapes, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an easy-care, stunning choice for your outdoor space.

A free flowering perennial, which is more floriferous and fast growing. Bears masses of large white flowers. Ideal to plant in mass, borders or containers. Semi-hardy, protect from severe frost. Prefers moist, but well-drained soil

Mandevilla Diamantina® Citrine Yellow is a radiant climber shrub with clusters of cheerful, golden-yellow trumpet-shaped blooms that light up the garden from spring into early autumn. Shining against glossy green foliage, it brings warmth and brightness to flower beds, patio pots, or trellises. Its uplifting colour makes it a true jewel among Dipladenias — rare to find and always in demand. Gardeners are truly lucky to get their hands on one of these!

Like all Diamantina® varieties, Citrine Yellow thrives in full sun and moist, free-draining soil. Water regularly, feed during the growing season, and protect from frost in cooler areas. Avoid planting directly against hot walls; instead, allow this climber shrub to twine naturally on airy supports. Beautiful, resilient, and rarely available, this sought-after Dipladenia is a collector’s delight for Cape Town and Western Cape gardens.

This special 2-in-1 climber shrub offers double the impact, with two plants in a single pot for an even more magnificent display. Flowering continuously from spring through to autumn, it produces an abundance of trumpet-shaped blooms set against glossy green foliage. Perfect for pots, flower beds, or climbing up an airy trellis, the 2-in-1 variety quickly becomes a showpiece in any Cape Town or Western Cape garden.

As with all Dipladenias, avoid planting directly against hot walls. Instead, allow them to climb naturally on a light support for best results. Thriving in full sun with moist, free-draining soil, this variety is easy to grow, responds well to regular watering and feeding, and rewards you with months of vibrant colour. A true favourite for gardeners wanting maximum effect with minimal effort.

Ornamental peach tree, flowering with an abundance of single-double pink blossoms.  Can be cut to any shape and size.  Prune after flowering. Bears small hard fruit. 

Step into the enchanting world of Clivia Citrina, a rare treasure among South Africa’s indigenous gems. Unlike the more common orange Clivia, this variety dazzles with clusters of soft, buttery-yellow trumpet-shaped blooms that light up shaded corners from August to October in Cape Town’s climate. Its lush, strap-like evergreen leaves form a graceful fountain of greenery, ensuring year-round beauty even when not in flower. Perfect for shady garden beds, mass plantings beneath trees, or as a statement piece in decorative containers, the Yellow Clivia brings elegance and warmth wherever it grows. It thrives in semi-shade to full shade, rewarding gardeners with resilience, drought tolerance, and effortless charm. Bring a touch of rarity and sophistication to your garden with the Yellow Clivia, Clivia miniata var. citrina.

Why You’ll Love It

• Produces rare, soft yellow blooms that stand out.
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.
• Perfect for shady spots where few plants thrive.
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.
• Indigenous to South Africa, adding local charm to your garden.

Plant & Care

Plant Clivia Citrina in well-draining soil enriched with compost. Water moderately during the growing season, reducing in winter when the plant rests. Avoid direct sun, as leaves can scorch. Remove spent flower stalks to encourage healthy growth. Divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate and propagate new plants.

Did You Know?

Clivias are sometimes called “Bush Lilies” and are highly sought after by collectors worldwide. The yellow-flowering citrina variety is especially rare compared to the more common orange Clivia, making it a true treasure for gardeners.

The Purple Allamanda is a tropical showstopper, admired for its large, trumpet‑shaped flowers in vivid shades of purple to violet. Glossy, evergreen foliage provides a lush backdrop, while the blooms add a dramatic splash of colour from spring through autumn (September-April). In Cape Town’s warm Mediterranean climate, it thrives in sunny, sheltered positions, bringing a touch of the tropics to gardens, patios, and pergolas. Best planted in spring (September-November) or early summer (December), Allamanda establishes quickly in well‑drained soil. With regular watering and feeding, it produces an abundance of flowers over a long season. Though often trained as a climber, it can also be pruned into a dense shrub, making it versatile for both ornamental borders and vertical displays.

Note: All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, so keep away from pets and children.

Why You'll Love It:

• Exotic purple trumpet flowers in abundance.
• Long flowering season from spring to autumn.
• Glossy evergreen foliage for year‑round appeal.
• Versatile growth habit: shrub or climber.
• Adds tropical flair to Cape Town gardens.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun in fertile, well‑drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, especially in summer (December-March), and feed with a balanced fertilizer to encourage continuous flowering. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and promote new growth. Protect from frost in cooler months, as Allamanda prefers warm conditions.

Did You Know?

Native to Brazil, Allamanda blanchetii is prized for its unusual purple colour and long blooming season. In tropical horticulture, it is considered a symbol of beauty and abundance, often used to create lush, exotic garden displays. Its close relatives, such as Allamanda cathartica (Golden Trumpet), are equally admired, but the purple variety stands out as a rare gem for collectors and enthusiasts.