A medium sized shrub with reddish stems, holding large rounded green leaves and bearing huge dinner plate sized flowers. Unlike the species, which typically has pale silky pink flowers, this variety has flowers of pure white.
Botanical Name
Protea Cynaroides 'King White'
Growth Expectancy
1.5m H x 1m W
Position
Sun
Water Smart
Yes
Indigenous
Yes
Pin Cushion | Leucospermum Cordifolium x Patersonii 'High Gold'
Tall growing variety, ideal for screening or hedging. Bright yellow flowers in spring. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens. Great cut flowers
The hardiest of all proteas, and well suited to low maintenance, low water use gardens (water well initially) with well-draining soil. Spectacular exotic-looking flowers in summer - perfect as cut flowers.
This is an attractive, single-stemmed shrub with a round and dense habit and it is bright and colourful when in flower. It produces masses of mauve, purple, white or pink flowers displayed in clusters. This is a real eye-catcher in the garden and also reveals a sweet lemon scent when leaves are crushed. The essential oils that are extracted from the leaves are used medicinally for their antiseptic and diuretic properties. They look beautiful in a mixed fynbos bed when combined with plants such as Erica (Sugarbush) and Leucospernum (Pincushion)and Coleonema (White Confetti Bush).
Botanical Name
Agathosma Glabrata
Growth Expectancy
0.5-1m H x 1m W
Position
Sun
Water Smart
Semi-Water Smart
Indigenous
Yes
Conebush | Leucadendron Salignum x Laureolum 'Jolly Joker'
A beautiful variegated variety that will add a blaze of colour to your garden in late autumn and winter. Great cut flowers. Suitable for gardens with well-draining soil. Or plant in a pot. Water regularly initially.
This shrub is native to the Eastern and Western Cape and does well in sandy soil. It has a spectacular bronze colour and produce yellow feathery flowers in spring to summer.(November to February). Ideal for low maintenance, water-wise gardens. Also known as “Geelveer” in Afrikaans.
This small compact shrub provides a variation of colour with bright red foliage in autumn to yellow highlights in winter. Great in containers or gardens.
An unusual male hybrid, produces showy red foliage in early spring and into summer. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens, once established.
Botanical Name
Leucadendron Salignum x Laureolum x Salignum 'African Spice'
Growth Expectancy
1.5m H x 1m W
Position
Sun
Water Smart
Yes
Indigenous
Yes
Conebush | Leucadendron Salignum x Laureolum 'Burgundy Sunset'
The hardiest of all proteas, and well suited to low maintenance, low water use gardens (water well initially) with well-draining soil. Spectacular exotic-looking flowers in summer - perfect as cut flowers. Water regularly initially.
This genus is an excellent garden plant, as a focal point or planted in groups, and provides stunning long-stemmed cut flowers. They produce large orange flowers in Spring and turn a vibrant red colour after flowering. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens and equally beautiful as a container plant. Also commonly known in Afrikaans as “Speldekussing”
A fragrant, neat and upright, evergreen shrub covered in pale pink flowers from late winter to spring. Will invite bees to the garden. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens.
Amy is a stunning, medium sized and compact shrub, which will provide masses of bi-colour foliage from winter through to spring. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens.
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.
Botanical Name
Protea Magnifica x Susannae 'Susara'
Growth Expectancy
2m H x 1.5m W
Position
Sun
Water Smart
Yes
Indigenous
Yes
Pin Cushion | Leucospermum Cordifolium/Patersonii x Tottum/Glabrum 'Anouk'
Deep orange flowers cover this plant in spring and summer attracting birds to your garden. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens or containers. Great cut flower. Do not fertilize. Pick all flowers to maintain shape.
Botanical Name
Leucospermum Cordifolium/Patersonii x Tottum/Glabrum 'Anouk'
Purple Haze is a small evergreen shrub with silvery purple coloured foliage in winter and silver cones at Christmas. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens. Water well to establish. Great for cut flowers.
This variety will delight and brighten your garden with vibrant rouge coloured flowers in spring. Will attracts birds to the garden. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens.
Botanical Name
Leucospermum Cordifolium 'Ayoba® Rouge'
Growth Expectancy
1.5m H x 1.5m W
Position
Sun
Water Smart
Yes
Indigenous
Yes
Pin Cushion | Leucospermum Lineare x glabrum 'Tango'
A tall growing Leucospermum, ideal for screening or hedging. Bears bright orange flowers in spring. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens. Also makes a lovely cut flower.
This variety will delight and brighten your garden with gorgeous pink coloured flowers in spring. Will attracts birds to the garden. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens.
A welcome addition to any garden, this well-known erica produces tubular, bi-coloured flowers most of the year. Ideal for low maintenance and low water use gardens and containers. Will attract birds to the garden.
This dense shrub is ideal for small gardens, rockeries and containers. It will add spectacular golden colour to your garden or patio. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens and containers.
Botanical Name
Leucadendron Salignum 'Yellow Devil'
Growth Expectancy
1m H x 1m W
Position
Sun to Semi-Shade
Water Smart
Yes
Indigenous
Yes
Conebush | Leucadendron Salignum x Laureolum 'African Gold'
Tangerine Twist will delight with stunning masses of orange flowers in spring. Perfect for small gardens, pots and borders or low hedges. Will attracts birds to the garden. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens.
Botanical Name
Leucospermum Cordifolium 'Ayoba® Tangerine Twist'
Growth Expectancy
1.5m H x 1.5m W
Position
Sun
Water Smart
Yes
Indigenous
Yes
Pin Cushion | Leucospermum Glabrum X Tottum 'Scarlet Ribbon'
This shrub will provide masses of maroon flowers in spring to attract birds to your garden. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens. Great cut flowers.
Botanical Name
Leucospermum Glabrum X Tottum 'Scarlet Ribbon'
Growth Expectancy
1.5m H x 1.5m W
Position
Sun
Water Smart
Yes
Indigenous
Yes
Conebush | Leucadendron Sissile X Glaberrimum 'African Star'
This delicate cone bush produces star-shaped leaf clusters, which change colour from green through pink to yellow. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens.
Name
Leucadendron Sissile X Glaberrimum 'African Star'
Growth Expectancy
1.5m H x 1.5 W
Position
Sun
Water Smart
Yes
Indigenous
Yes
Pin Cushion | Leucospermum Cordifolium x Patersonii 'Raziya'
This variety will delight and brighten your garden with vibrant red coloured flowers in spring. Will attracts birds to the garden. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens.
A stunning, sweet smelling shrub producing clusters of small creamy white flowers. The flowerbuds are encased with pinkish red bracts, giving a lovely display in spring. Will attract bees and birds to the garden. Ideal for pots.
This Blushing Bride hybrid will be covered with dainty long-lasting white flowers in mid winter to spring. Best grown in a pot. During flowering the plant can be moved indoors for a few days at a time. Water regularly.
This Blushing Bride hybrid produces delicate, dark pink blooms that last from late winter through spring. Ideal for container growing, it can be brought indoors briefly during flowering. Ensure it receives full sunlight and consistent watering for optimal growth.
Add a touch of unique beauty to your garden withProtea cordata, a rare and striking fynbos shrub native to the Western Cape. Known for its distinctive heart-shaped leaves, this compact protea grows to about 1 meter tall, making it a perfect choice for water-wise landscapes and indigenous gardens. Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun, Protea cordata is an excellent addition for those looking to attract pollinators while celebrating South Africa’s rich biodiversity. A must-have for collectors and nature lovers alike!