A South African registered no-nonsense variety of lavender that is tough, fragrant and flowers nearly all year round. Plant them in full sun with ample spacing for good air circulation between plants. Lavenders can thrive in pots but use a quality potting soil that drains well. Fertilise lavender from spring to autumn with a product such as Atlantic Bio Ocean or Vigorosa 5:1:5
Known for its fragrant smell during Spring, this versatile Jasmine makes a beautiful vine for trellis, fence or wall cover. It looks great all year round and is particularly stunning during late spring when masses of flowers cover the plant for 5 - 6 weeks. It is also often used as a groundcover in large landscapes.
A popular and exquisite jasmine that will provide your garden with the first breath of spring. A fast-growing evergreen creeper which will develop into a dense bush covered in clusters of pink buds, opening to white flowers that are extremely fragrant.
Plumeria are small tropical trees with highly fragrant flowers that bloom freely from spring to autumn. TAKE NOTE: all parts of the Frangipani are considered mildly toxic. This tree has been classified as having a non invasive root system.
Botanical Name
Plumeria sp
Growth Expectancy
5m-6m H x 4.5m W
Position
Sun
Water Smart
Yes
Indigenous
No
Tree Wisteria / Vanwykshout | Bolusanthus Speciosus
One of our most spectacular indigenous trees. After it loses its feathery, light green leaves for a short period in spring, it produces long sprays of mauve coloured pea-like flowers. The flowers bear a striking resemblance to wisteria flowers. It is slow growing and has a weeping shape. This deciduous tree has a non-invasive root system
A showstopper with its thick, round, smooth and curly foliage that is very suitable to be used in containers or in mixed beds. Heavenly fragrant flowers in spring and autumn. The orange blossom fragrance alone makes it an essential for a small to medium-sized garden. The flowers are also often seen in flower arrangements.
An evergreen perennial with hairy white stems, grey-green leaves and velvet-like purple flower spikes. It is a decorative and aromatic shrub that is tough and wind resistant. It blooms through summer reaching peak flowering in early autumn.
This popular ornamental, evergreen shrub with its thick, dark green leaves and extremely fragrant white flowers that bloom for large parts of the year, is a treat for every shaded garden.
‘McConnell’s Blue‘ is the most widely grown rosemary. It bears small blue flowers in summer, and grows slowly but surely into a large bush. Prune and shape it regularly if you want a smaller, more compact shrub.
Rosemary is a woody perennial herb with aromatic needle-like leaves. Since it is attractive and drought-tolerant, rosemary is used as an ornamental plant in many gardens.
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.
A beautiful tall growing indigenous shrub with slender, rather loosely spreading branches, that flowers profusely. This fast growing, water wise shrub can also be used to create a hedge
This vigorous deciduous climber, with clusters of violet-blue flowers, is perfect for training over a sunny wall or left to hang from a sturdy pergola or arch. They can look equally beautiful when left to informally ramble through well-established trees and shrubs.
Pomegranates are a delicious addition to your garden. Typically they can begin to fruit within a year of planting, which is quicker than most fruit trees. The fruit has a sweet and sour taste and makes a delicious topping for salads.
Camellia's are the queen of winter. A beautiful evergreen and compact shrub with glossy, leathery dark green leaves. Once established, this shrub will produce masses of beautiful flowers from late winter until spring.
Suitable for small gardens, this little evergreen tree has attractive light green foliage and unusual pink flowers with prominent sepals in summer. It is drought resistant.
Satsuma is an early fruiting and easy to peel variety. The fruit is seedless, sweet and flavourful with a high sugar level. Satsuma is very cold hardy.
A new Plectranthus hybrid that flowers profusely from summer to autumn. Pink trumpet shaped flowers and velvet green pungent foliage makes a lovely plant for beds and containers. A strong and compact grower.
Sallyfun Victoria Blue is a lovely salvia with fragrant leaves and striking violet-blue flower spikes, which will be attracting bees and butterflies to your garden. A compact, well branched and free flowering plant. Drought tolerant.
A fast growing evergreen indigenous tree that will attract birds to your garden and will tolerate heavy winds and drought conditions even though it naturally prefers to grow along river banks.
The forest elder is an attractive, moisture-loving, medium-sized tree. This tree will give you an abundance of white flowers in the grey winter months and is an excellent investment for a focal feature in a smaller garden. It has been classified as having a non invasive root system.
Considered to be a 'golden oldie' this plant remains popular for its ability to be a perfect specimen for a small garden, a pot, and even a balcony. In late winter flattish heads of pink flower buds appear, opening into tiny white flowers. Clusters of small metallic-blue berries mature in autumn.
This hardy, fast growing evergreen herb has a semi-trailing and compact growth habit. Corsican bears strong aromatic leaves and blue flowers. Ideal for hanging baskets and borders. Flowers and leaves can be used for culinary purposes.
Botanical Name
Rosmarinus Officinalis Prostatus 'Corsican'
Growth Expectancy
30-60cm H X 60cm W
Position
Sun
Water Smart
Yes
Indigenous
No
Star Jasmine Std | Trachelospermum Jasminoides Std
A fast growing and medium-sized deciduous tree that bears the most delicious pink fleshed figs during summer. The fruit have soft, easy to peel green skin. Fantastic for jam and fabulous for canning whole green figs.
Boland peaches will ripen and can be harvested mid December. They are freestone peaches, with white flesh and wonderful flavour, they come away from the pip easily. The tree is a heavy bearer.
Bicolour red and orange flowers will bloom in winter through to spring on this indigenous perennial. This slightly fragrant flower is much loved by bees. Ideal for containers and garden beds.