Liriope 'Evergreen Giant' is a popular evergreen garden solution for edging paths, underplanting around trees, and creating stunning mass plantings that provide year-round structure and beauty. During summer to autumn, the lush foliage provides a perfect base for a profusion of violet-purple flower spikes held high above the leaves, creating spectacular displays. Undoubtedly one of the most stunning ornamental grasses in the world, this hardy groundcover will crowd out weeds and spread to fill bare spots with minimal effort from you. Plant 40-50cm apart for mass plantings or use as specimen plants in containers and garden beds. Feed annually in spring with a balanced fertilizer and enrich soil with quality compost for optimal growth. This versatile ornamental grass thrives in sun to shade conditions, making it perfect for challenging areas where other plants struggle. Discover container gardening tips for growing ornamental grasses in pots.

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.

This graceful ornamental grass features wispy, arching mint-green foliage with silvery undersides. The neat, rounded clusters are stunning in groups or in containers where the draping, mounded foliage spills attractively over edges. The super fine texture sways with the slightest breeze and creates movement and a soothing atmosphere in your garden. Hardy, heat-resistant and evergreen.

 The sunbeam faces of this Gazania variety adds a vivid splash of colour to border edges, containers and dry slopes.  They produce masses of starry golden flowers with an orange halo around the centre above carpets of neat foliage. 

These sizzling Gazanias look fabulous combined with bright-coloured bedding plants such as marigolds and nasturtiums and exotic climbers like Thunbergia.  Grow in full sun and plant in sandy, well-drained soil.  Good for difficult, dry conditions and coastal gardens

'Lilyturf' is a popular evergreen garden solution for path edging or underplanting around trees. During summer to autumn the foliage provides a perfect base to a profusion of spiky, violet-purple flowers. Undoubtedly one of the most stunning "ornamental grasses" in the world. This groundcover will crowd out weeds and can be used as filler plant to cover bare spots .'Lilyturf' is easy to grow, low-maintenance and suitable for coastal areas.

Asparagus 'Mazeppa' (Asparagus Densiflorus) is a versatile, low-maintenance cultivar that makes an excellent house plant and is also ideal for hanging baskets or as a ground cover in the garden. In summer tiny white flowers are followed by attractive, bright red berries, adding seasonal interest to this indigenous beauty.

Why You'll Love It:
• Versatile - excellent house plant, hanging basket, or ground cover
• Tiny white flowers in summer
• Attractive, bright red berries follow flowers
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow
• Can be grown as an indoor plant
• Tolerates plenty of water but can handle drying out
• Indigenous and hardy
• Fine, feathery foliage adds texture
• Perfect for shade to sun positions

Planting & Care:
Plant 40-50cm apart as ground cover in shade to sun with well-drained soil. Tolerates plenty of water but can handle drying out now and then. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage healthy growth.

Chlorophytum comosum vittata stands out with its green-edged leaves, a deviation from the typical yellow variegation.

This indoor favorite excels in air purification and adapts beautifully to hanging baskets, containers, or as a ground cover in outdoor gardens, especially in partial shade.

Its slender stems produce delicate white flowers and 'babies,' earning it the endearing name 'hen and chickens.' Keep the soil consistently moist, avoiding waterlogged conditions, and water from the bottom. As an indigenous plant, it effortlessly blends into its environment

A low and fast-growing, mat-forming plant with green succulent leaves and sprays of pink star-shaped flowers on long stems. Ideal as ground cover in a shady corner.  This drought resistant, indigenous beauty will attract birds to the garden.

This charming hybrid succulent dazzles with bronze-red foliage that intensifies in full sun, especially during Cape Town’s cooler winter months (June to August). In spring and early summer (September to December), it produces delicate star-shaped yellow flowers, adding a cheerful touch to its already vibrant display. Perfect for containers, rockeries, or mixed succulent arrangements, it thrives in sunny positions and requires minimal care. Add a splash of bronze-red brilliance to your garden with the versatile Vera Higgins. Bronze Red Succulent Graptosedum ‘Vera Higgins’

Why You’ll Love It

• Striking bronze-red foliage that deepens with sun exposure.
• Produces cheerful yellow star-shaped flowers in spring.
• Compact size makes it perfect for pots and borders.
• Extremely drought tolerant and easy to grow.
• Adds colour contrast to succulent collections and rock gardens.

Plant & Care

Plant in sandy, well-draining soil and position in full sun for the richest colour, though it will also tolerate semi-shade. Water sparingly, allowing soil to dry between watering, especially in winter. Remove spent flowers to encourage neat growth. Protect from excessive frost, though Cape Town’s mild winters are generally suitable.

Did You Know?

Graptosedum ‘Vera Higgins’ is a hybrid between Graptopetalum and Sedum, combining the best traits of both, Sedum’s toughness and Graptopetalum’s ornamental charm.

Toxicity Note

Graptosedum ‘Vera Higgins’ is non-toxic to humans and pets, making it a safe choice for family-friendly gardens.

Curio radicans String-of-Bananas (Hanging Basket Senecio) This playful succulent produces cascading trails of banana-shaped leaves, making it a favourite for hanging baskets and containers. In Cape Town’s climate, it flowers in late winter to early spring (July–September), with small, fragrant, white blooms that add charm to its lush greenery. Perfect for indoor décor, patios, or water-wise gardens, it thrives in bright light (sun or semi-shade) and requires minimal care. Its quirky look and easy-going nature make it a must-have for stylish, low-maintenance living spaces.

Why You’ll Love It

• Unique banana-shaped leaves that trail beautifully.
• Ideal for hanging baskets and decorative pots.
• Low water needs, perfect for Cape Town’s dry summers.
• Produces dainty, sweetly scented white flowers.
• Hardy and forgiving, even for beginner gardeners.

Plant & Care

Plant in well-draining succulent soil and place in a sunny or semi-shaded spot. Water sparingly, allowing soil to dry between waterings, especially in winter. Trim back long trails to encourage fuller growth. Protect from frost and excessive rain by keeping baskets under cover during Cape Town’s wet winters. Feed lightly with a succulent fertilizer during active growth in spring and summer.

Did You Know?

The String-of-Bananas is closely related to the popular String-of-Pearls (Curio rowleyanus), but it grows faster and is more resilient, making it the perfect choice for gardeners who love trailing succulents with a quirky twist.

The "Fly Bush' is an indigenous, aromatic succulent herb. The leaves are grey-green, fairly hairy and sticky. Blooms with deep blue and purple flowerheads from Spring to Autumn. A hardy and versatile groundcover that spreads quickly, also very effective on steep slopes to prevent corrosion. Extremely suitable for coastal gardens. Very easy to grow and thrives in hot, sunny conditions/water-wise. Believed to be a snake, mosquito and fly-repellent, because of its strong, aromatic smell.

Has excellent air-purifying qualities.

A low and fast-growing, mat-forming evergreen groundcover. Succulent plant with green & red leaves and sprays of pink star-shaped flowers on long stems.  Ideal as groundcover in a shady corner.  This drought resistant, indigenous beauty will attract birds to the garden.

A dense, rapidly spreading, mat-forming groundcover with shiny, dark green leaves. Whirls of tiny, blue-violet flowers appear in mid-to late Spring. When in full flower, large clumps of bugleweed can create a striking display. Dense foliage will choke out weeds and fill in large, shady areas where lawns are difficult to establish.

Excellent for small spaces,containers and rock gardens.

A hardy, evergreen, succulent groundcover with long, trailing stems. Perfect pea-like, round leaves with a translucent stripe spaced along their entire length hang along the stems, hence the common name ‘String of Pearls’.

Parrot’s Beak is a spectacular trailing plant that brings exotic colour and texture to Cape Town gardens. Its fine, silvery-green foliage forms soft, cascading mats that spill beautifully from hanging baskets, window boxes, or rock walls. In late spring through summer (October–January), it bursts into bloom with clusters of vivid, parrot-shaped flowers in shades of gold and orange, creating a dazzling display that attracts pollinators and brightens any space. This tender perennial thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it perfect for coastal gardens and water-wise designs. Whether used as a dramatic hanging accent or a groundcover in sunny beds, Parrot’s Beak delivers both elegance and tropical flair. Add exotic colour and cascading charm with Parrot’s Beak (Lotus berthelothii ‘Gold Flash’).

Why You’ll Love It

• Exotic parrot-shaped flowers in gold and orange.
• Cascading foliage perfect for hanging baskets.
• Blooms in Cape Town’s spring and summer.
• Thrives in sunny, coastal conditions.
• Adds tropical flair to water-wise gardens.

Plant & Care

Plant in sandy, well-draining soil in a sunny position. Water moderately during the growing season, but allow soil to dry between waterings. Trim lightly after flowering to encourage fresh growth and maintain shape. Protect from frost in winter, as it prefers Cape Town’s mild climate. Ideal for containers, where its trailing habit can be fully appreciated.

Did You Know?

Parrot’s Beak is native to the Canary Islands, where it grows in rocky coastal areas. Its dramatic flowers were once thought to resemble the curved beak of a parrot in flight.