Bird of Paradise is an unmistakable South African icon, admired for its bold, tropical foliage and brilliant orange-and-blue flowers that create stunning focal points in any landscape.

Why You'll Love It:
• Indigenous beauty provides year-round architectural greenery
• Dramatic color displays when in bloom mainly from May to December
• Perfect for modern gardens, poolside plantings, and container displays
• Hardy, low-maintenance plant that's water-wise once established
• Wind-resistant, making it ideal for coastal gardens and challenging conditions
• Can be successfully grown indoors with lots of bright light and some direct sun
• Best grown in full sun to light shade

Planting & Care:
Plant 1.5-2m apart for mass plantings or use as specimen plants in garden beds and containers. Feed annually in early spring with quality compost before new growth begins, then fertilize during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer for optimal flowering. 

Learn how your garden can support local ecosystems with indigenous plants like Bird of Paradise.

IMPORTANT: Our Strelitzias are grown outdoors, where wind, sun, and other natural elements can cause the leaves to tear or develop slight browning on the edges. This is completely normal and part of the plant’s natural growth pattern. Even in your own home garden, your Strelitzia will go through the same process over the years. Growers also trim older leaves to encourage strong, upright growth, so receiving a plant with cut stems is not a sign of poor quality. It’s simply part of healthy maintenance, development, and the natural characteristics of the plant.

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.

Water Pear (Syzygium guineense) – a hardy, indigenous evergreen that performs beautifully in Western Cape gardens whether grown as a single shade tree or trained into a dense, full hedge. Its glossy foliage creates a lush, year-round screen, offering excellent privacy, cooling shade and natural noise softening. From August to December it carries clusters of creamy white, lightly scented flowers that draw bees and seasonal pollinators.

Why You'll Love It:
• Fast-growing evergreen that provides consistent screening
• Ideal as a shade tree or clipped into a thick hedge
• Flowers in late winter to early summer with soft, creamy blooms
• Indigenous and well-suited to Western Cape conditions
• Low-maintenance and water-wise once established

Planting & Care:
Plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during the first year, then reduce as the tree establishes. Feed in spring with a balanced tree fertiliser for strong, healthy growth. Stake young plants for support and mulch around the base to retain moisture. Space 4–5 m apart for hedging or plant individually as feature trees.

Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’ – a quick-growing, evergreen perennial that forms a neat, rounded shrub with glossy dark green leaves and rich purple undersides. Upright sprays of soft lavender flowers appear mainly in autumn and spring, adding gentle colour to shaded beds and patios. Developed at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, this indigenous favourite brings reliable performance and year-round appeal to Western Cape gardens.

Why You'll Love It:
• Indigenous, fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Glossy green leaves with striking purple undersides
• Lavender blooms in autumn and spring
• Thrives in morning sun or bright shade
• Excellent for pots, borders and mass plantings
• Ideal for bringing colour to shaded garden areas
• Reliable structure and texture throughout the year

Planting & Care:
Plant in morning sun or bright, filtered light in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as the plant settles. Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser to encourage strong, bushy growth and abundant flowering. Space 60–80 cm apart for mass plantings or use individually as feature plants in containers and mixed borders. Pinch back tips after flowering to maintain a compact shape.

Learn how your garden can support local ecosystems with indigenous plants like Plectranthus, or discover container gardening tips for growing beautiful plants in pots.

Dietes Grandiflora – a tough, water-wise indigenous perennial that performs reliably in Western Cape gardens. It produces elegant white flowers with yellow and blue markings throughout the year, rising above neat, sword-like leaves that keep their structure even when the plant is not in bloom. Ideal for borders, mass plantings or erosion-control areas, and equally at home in full sun or semi-shade. Dietes spreads naturally to form dense, long-lasting clumps that stay attractive with very little maintenance.

Why You'll Love It:
• Indigenous and beautifully water-wise
• White blooms with yellow and blue markings for year-round interest
• Thrives in sun or semi-shade
• Forms neat, structural clumps over time
• Excellent for mass planting, borders and erosion control
• Low maintenance and very reliable in Western Cape conditions

Planting & Care:
Space 60–80 cm apart for mass plantings or use individually in mixed borders. Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment. Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser to support healthy clump growth and continuous flowering. Remove spent flower stems to keep the plant tidy.

Learn more about water-wise gardening techniques or discover how your garden can support local ecosystems with indigenous plants like Wild Iris.

Portulacaria afra – Spekboom. An iconic indigenous South African succulent shrub with small, glossy green leaves that thrive in even the toughest conditions. In Cape Town’s climate, Spekboom produces clusters of tiny pink star‑shaped flowers in late spring to summer (October–January), attracting bees and butterflies. Perfect for hedges, screening, water‑wise gardens, and containers, this hardy plant is celebrated for its resilience and environmental benefits. Customers love its versatility, beauty, and eco‑friendly reputation as a “carbon sponge.” 

Why You’ll Love It

• Indigenous South African plant with eco‑friendly benefits
• Small, glossy leaves for neat texture
• Produces delicate pink flowers in summer
• Water‑wise and drought‑tolerant
• Edible leaves with a refreshing, tangy flavour

Plant & Care

Plant in sandy, well‑draining soil and place in full sun for best growth. Water sparingly, as Spekboom thrives in dry conditions. Prune lightly to shape hedges or encourage bushy growth. Protect from frost in colder regions. This hardy shrub is low‑maintenance and adapts well to containers or garden beds.

Did You Know?

Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) is often called the “miracle plant” because of its ability to absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide, making it a powerful ally in the fight against climate change. 

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.

The Wild Banana,also known as 'Giant White Bird of Paradise, is an attention-grabbing evergreen that effortlessly brings a lush tropical ambiance to your garden. Notably, while its appearance is captivating, its aggressive root system requires mindful placement away from paths and structures. The Wild Banana produces spectacular,large blue and white flowers throughout the year,but their peak flowering season start in Spring and Summer.    Additionally,Strelitzia Reginae is a versatile choice as it can thrive both outdoors and as an indoor plant. Indigenous and well-suited for coastal environments, the Wild Banana offers a touch of paradise to any garden.

IMPORTANT: Our Strelitzias are grown outdoors, where wind, sun, and other natural elements can cause the leaves to tear or develop slight browning on the edges. This is completely normal and part of the plant’s natural growth pattern. Even in your own home garden, your Strelitzia will go through the same process over the years. Growers also trim older leaves to encourage strong, upright growth, so receiving a plant with cut stems is not a sign of poor quality. It’s simply part of healthy maintenance, development, and the natural characteristics of the plant.

Carissa ‘Green Carpet’ – a compact, dwarf form of Carissa macrocarpa that makes an exceptionally tough and attractive evergreen groundcover. It forms a dense, low mat of glossy emerald-green foliage, rarely reaching above knee height. Fragrant white, star-shaped flowers and occasional red, edible fruits add seasonal interest, making it as beautiful as it is durable. Excellent for borders, slopes, containers and commercial landscapes where low maintenance and year-round structure are essential. Indigenous and perfectly suited to Western Cape conditions.

Why You'll Love It:
• Dense, glossy evergreen groundcover
• Stays naturally compact and rarely grows above knee height
• Fragrant white flowers with occasional red edible fruit
• Excellent for slopes, borders and containers
• Hardy, drought-resistant and ideal for low-maintenance gardens
• Widely used in commercial landscapes for its reliability
• Indigenous and well adapted to Western Cape climates

Planting & Care:
Plant in full sun or light semi-shade in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during the first few months, then reduce as the plant becomes naturally drought-tolerant. Space plants 60–80 cm apart to create a full, continuous carpet. Trim lightly to maintain shape or encourage denser growth. Ideal under trees, along pathways, on retaining walls or as a tough filler for large landscape areas.

Plectranthus ‘Magic Mona’

Plectranthus ‘Magic Mona’ – a compact, neat-growing perennial that bursts into a profusion of large, vibrant purple flowers in autumn. Its glossy green leaves and dense form make it an excellent choice for brightening up shaded beds, borders and patio containers. This indigenous favourite is also a reliable bee magnet, bringing movement and life into the garden as the seasons shift.

Why You'll Love It:
• Masses of striking purple flowers in autumn
• Compact, tidy growth habit ideal for small spaces
• Attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators
• Excellent for pots, borders and shaded beds
• Indigenous and well suited to Western Cape gardens
• Low-maintenance with reliable performance

Planting & Care:
Plant in morning sun or bright, filtered shade in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Feed in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser to support strong growth and flowering. Pinch back after blooming to keep the plant neat and encourage a bushier shape. Protect from heavy frost and keep soil mulched to maintain moisture.

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.

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.

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.

Conebush 'Jolly Joker' (Leucadendron Salignum x Laureolum) is a beautiful variegated indigenous fynbos shrub that produces stunning colorful foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow, perfect for adding dramatic seasonal color to water-wise gardens and indigenous landscapes.

Why You'll Love It:
• Stunning colorful foliage 
• Beautiful variegated indigenous fynbos shrub
• Dramatic seasonal color in autumn and winter
• Excellent choice for Western Cape gardens
• Great cut flowers for arrangements
• Perfect for screening or as striking specimen plant
• Water-wise and drought-tolerant

Planting & Care:
Plant 1.5-2m apart for screening or use as a striking specimen plant in mixed fynbos plantings. Thrives in full sun with well-draining soil. Feed annually with a low-phosphorus indigenous plant fertilizer to encourage healthy growth and vibrant foliage color. For best results, plant in Arnelia Premium Potting Soil for optimal drainage and nutrition.

Learn more about fynbos gardening in September or discover water-wise gardening techniques for creating beautiful, drought-tolerant landscapes with indigenous plants.

Ignite your garden with the blazing colours of Fire Sticks! This striking succulent shrub is a living sculpture, with pencil‑thin stems that glow green in summer and transform into fiery shades of orange, red, and yellow as the cooler months arrive. Its ever‑changing palette makes it one of the most dramatic statement plants for Cape Town gardens. Perfect for rockeries, bold container displays, or as a water‑wise focal point, Fire Sticks thrives in full sun and poor soils where other plants struggle. Category: Ornamental, Water‑wise, Architectural Plant. With its sculptural form and seasonal colour fireworks, Fire Sticks is guaranteed to turn heads all year round. Fire Sticks Euphorbia tirucalli

Why You’ll Love It

• Pencil‑thin stems that blaze with fiery colour.
• Year‑round interest with seasonal colour shifts.
• Thrives in Cape Town’s dry, water‑wise conditions.
• Adds bold architectural flair to gardens and containers.
• Low‑maintenance and highly drought‑tolerant.

Plant & Care

Plant in sandy, well‑draining soil and position in full sun for best colour. Water sparingly, especially in winter, as it is highly drought‑tolerant. Prune lightly to shape, but always wear gloves and eye protection when handling due to its toxic sap. Protect from frost and excessive winter rain by ensuring good drainage.

Did You Know?

Fire Sticks is also known as “Pencil Plant” or “Sticks on Fire.” Its colour intensifies in cooler weather, making winter gardens glow with fiery tones. Despite its beauty, the plant’s latex sap is highly toxic, which is why it has also been used historically in traditional practices, though modern gardeners prize it purely for its ornamental drama.

Toxicity Note: Fire Sticks is highly toxic. Its milky sap can cause severe skin and eye irritation and is poisonous if ingested by humans or pets. Always handle with care, wear gloves, and keep out of reach of children and animals.

Add structure and sustainability with this Cape fynbos gem!

Endemic to the Western Cape, Condropetalum tectorum is a water-wise, reed-like plant that forms bold clumps of upright, dark green stems. Topped with decorative brown bracts, it thrives in sandy, well-drained soils and requires minimal care. Perfect for drought-tolerant gardens or wetland areas, this fynbos favorite adds modern, architectural beauty to any landscape.

Licorice Plant/Kooigoed (Helichrysum Petiolare) is a soft, trailing perennial with silvery-grey, felted leaves that add texture and brightness to borders, rockeries, containers, or hanging baskets. Its cascading habit makes it especially valuable as a filler or spiller in mixed plantings, where it contrasts beautifully with bold greens and bright blooms.

Why You'll Love It:
• Perfect filler or spiller in mixed plantings
• Contrasts beautifully with bold greens and bright blooms
• Hardy and drought-tolerant once established
• Aromatic leaves with soothing fragrance
• Helps repel insects naturally
• Easy-care choice that rewards light trimming
• Ideal for borders, rockeries, containers, or hanging baskets

Cultural Heritage:
Among Afrikaans-speaking communities, Helichrysum petiolare is affectionately called kooigoed — literally "bed herb." Traditionally, its aromatic leaves were used to stuff mattresses, both for their soothing fragrance and their ability to help repel insects naturally. This heritage gives the plant a uniquely local charm, connecting today's gardens to generations of practical use.

Planting & Care:
Plant 30-40cm apart in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes drought-tolerant. Light trimming encourages lush, compact growth. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring.

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.

Natal Plum (Carissa Macrocarpa), also commonly known as 'Large Num-Num', is a proudly indigenous plant that's an extremely easy-to-grow, thorny shrub often used for hedges. It produces glossy, deep green leaves and highly fragrant, snowy white flowers in summer, followed by ornamental plump, round, crimson edible fruit in summer and autumn.

Why You'll Love It:
• Highly fragrant, snowy white flowers in summer
• Ornamental plump, round, crimson edible fruit in summer and autumn
• Glossy, deep green evergreen leaves
• Extremely easy-to-grow and low maintenance
• Thorny shrub creates impenetrable security hedge
• Popular indigenous choice for coastal gardens
• Hardy and waterwise once established
• Salt-tolerant - perfect for coastal areas
• Fruit and flowers appear at the same time

Planting & Care:
Plant 1m apart for an impenetrable hedge in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes drought-tolerant. Prune to maintain desired shape and encourage bushy growth. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

Cat's Tail (Asparagus 'Meyersii') is a hardy, evergreen, perennial with neat compactly clustered foliage on arched fronds resembling a cat's tail. This easy-to-grow indigenous plant looks great when planted in groups under trees and can also be grown as an indoor plant.

Why You'll Love It:
• Hardy, evergreen, perennial - easy to grow
• Tiny white, fragrant flowers in summer
• Showy red berries from March that are attractive to birds
• Indigenous and low maintenance
• Can be grown as an indoor plant
• Looks great when planted in groups under trees
• Tolerates plenty of water but can handle drying out
• Semi-water smart once established

Planting & Care:
Plant 40-50cm apart in semi-shade 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.

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.

The Conebush 'Harvest' (Leucadendron stelligerum hybrid) produces spectacular cream and pink colored flowers that create stunning seasonal displays. This hardy indigenous fynbos shrub offers exceptional cut flowers with its unique color combination, making it perfect for water-wise gardens and floral arrangements.

A striking and very popular ornamental tree that is tall, deciduous and fast growing with a distinctive greeny-yellow bark. It has sparse foliage that allows for sunlight to shine through which is perfect if you want other plants to grow underneath the tree.

Excellent used as a windbreak or hedge. Can be cut to any size. Indigenous.A strikingly attractive and hardy drought resistant tree, with an uncommon silvery-blue appearance that contrasts beautifully with surrounding, darker green foliage. Well suited to harsh coastal conditions. It has a non invasive root system and can be used close to walls. Easily trained as a shrub or screening plant that can provide privacy in a short space of time due to its fast growing rate.

 Prune off the lower branches to form a shade tree; and if space is limited, grow it in a large pot.

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”

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.

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.

Portulacaria afra ‘Aurea’ Yellow Spekboom. A golden treasure in the garden, the Yellow Spekboom dazzles with bright, sun‑kissed foliage that glows year‑round. Compact yet hardy, it’s perfect for borders, pots, or as a water‑wise groundcover in Cape Town’s climate. In late summer to autumn (February–April), mature plants produce clusters of delicate pink star‑shaped flowers, adding seasonal charm to its golden leaves. For best effect, plant 40–50cm apart to create a dense, colourful carpet or hedge. With its luminous colour and eco‑friendly nature, this plant is both eye‑catching and practical, a must‑have for sustainable gardeners.

Why You’ll Love It

• Brilliant golden foliage brightens any garden.
• Indigenous and water‑wise, ideal for Cape Town’s dry summers.
• Produces dainty pink flowers in late summer.
• Perfect for pots, borders, or groundcover.
• Eco‑friendly plant that supports biodiversity and absorbs carbon.

Plant & Care

Plant in well‑draining soil and position in sun or semi‑shade for best colour. Space plants 40–50cm apart when mass planting to allow them to spread naturally while forming a dense cover. Water sparingly, as this succulent stores moisture in its stems and leaves. Prune lightly to maintain shape or encourage bushier growth. Feed occasionally with a balanced fertilizer in spring to boost foliage and flowering. Protect from frost and excessive winter rain by ensuring good drainage.

Did You Know?

Spekboom is often called the “miracle plant” for its ability to capture carbon and improve air quality. The golden ‘Aurea’ variety offers the same environmental benefits while adding a vibrant splash of sunshine to your garden.

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.

The Dune Crowberry is a tough yet beautiful indigenous shrub, perfectly adapted to South Africa’s coastal landscapes. With its dense, glossy green foliage and rounded form, it provides year‑round greenery and structure while thriving in sandy soils, salty winds, and harsh coastal conditions. In spring, it produces tiny clusters of creamy flowers, followed by small, berry‑like fruits that attract birds and wildlife, making it both ornamental and ecologically valuable. In Cape Town’s climate, Searsia crenata is a champion of water‑wise gardening, tolerating drought once established and requiring minimal care. It is ideal for screening, hedging, and stabilising dunes, while also adding ornamental value to indigenous gardens. 

Why You’ll Love It

• Indigenous, water‑wise shrub perfect for Cape gardens.
• Dense evergreen foliage for screening and hedging.
• Thrives in sandy soils, wind, and salt spray.
• Provides food and shelter for birds and wildlife.
• Adds resilience and structure to coastal gardens.

Plant & Care

Plant in sandy, well‑drained soil in full sun. Water moderately during establishment, then reduce as the plant becomes drought‑tolerant. Prune lightly to shape hedges or screens. Ideal for coastal gardens, wildlife‑friendly landscapes, and stabilising dunes.

Did You Know?

The Dune Crowberry is more than just a hardy shrub. It's a guardian of the coastline. For generations, it has been used to stabilise shifting sands, protecting homes and farmlands from erosion. Its berries, though small, are relished by birds, making it a keystone species in coastal ecosystems. Planting Searsia crenata means you’re not only greening your garden, but also preserving South Africa’s natural heritage and supporting biodiversity.

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.

Crassula sarmentosa Trailing Jade. A vigorous succulent with glossy green leaves edged in red, Trailing Jade is a natural choice for hanging baskets, rockeries, and cascading over walls. In Cape Town, it produces clusters of starry pink‑red flowers from late summer into autumn (February–April), adding a burst of colour when many gardens are winding down. Hardy, water‑wise, and versatile, it thrives in sun or semi‑shade and brings texture and vibrancy to both indoor and outdoor spaces. With its trailing habit and seasonal blooms, Trailing Jade is a cheerful companion for any garden or patio.

Why You’ll Love It

• Striking green leaves with red margins.
• Cascading growth perfect for baskets and walls.
• Produces clusters of pink‑red flowers in autumn.
• Drought‑tolerant and easy to care for.
• Indigenous to South Africa, supporting local biodiversity.

Plant & Care

Plant in well‑draining soil and position in sun or semi‑shade. Water moderately in summer, reducing during Cape Town’s rainy winter months. Trim back long stems to encourage denser growth and maintain shape. Feed lightly with a succulent fertilizer in spring to boost foliage and flowering. Protect from frost and heavy downpours by placing baskets or pots under cover when needed.

Did You Know?

Trailing Jade is part of the diverse Crassula family, which includes the famous “Money Plant.” Its trailing habit makes it one of the most decorative Crassulas, often used to soften hard edges in landscaping.

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.

A hardy, tufted, perennial grass with. The beautiful plumes of shiny,fluffy pink to red seeds attract small seed eating birds. It makes an attractive addition to a grassland garden planted in full sun or semi-shade. Planted in masses, with the sun shining on the fluffy spikes, they make a wonderful sight. Very effective to add a whimsical touch and dreamy feel to your garden.

Fast growing, upright and will tolerate a variety of soil and watering conditions.

Makes an excellent evergreen hedge or a beautiful small tree. Prune to any size.

Small flowers April until July. Indigenous. 

A small to medium sized, evergreen tree with a graceful willow-like appearance and neat crown.  Fast and easy to grow, making it an ideal shade tree for a newly established suburban garden. Cut to any size. Dense growth habit makes it a good windbreak option. 

Wind and drought tolerant.  The leaves are fine and delicate. Tiny, green flowers in spring and summer are followed by edible red berries that will attract birds to the garden.

Indigenous, Waterwise, Wind-tolerant. 

This medium sized compact shrub will add spectacular colour to the garden or the patio. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens.

A hardy, indigenous shrub that’s perfect for coastal Western Cape gardens. Dune Crowberry forms a dense, evergreen hedge that handles wind, salt spray, and drought with ease. Its fine-textured foliage and small berries attract birds, while its thick growth provides privacy and shelter. Whether clipped neatly as a hedge or left natural for a softer look, Searsia crenata thrives with minimal care and is one of the best choices for wind-exposed sites.

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.

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.

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.

A succulent, evergreen trailing vine with dainty heart-shaped leaves, marbled with shades of silver and green on the top, and green to purple on the undersides. Bears small pinkish flowers and aerial tubers, which forms at the nodes along the delicate pink stems. Allow the soil to almost dry out before watering. In winter, water very sparingly. 

A hardy evergreen succulent shrub, Donsiebos is loved for its dense clusters of narrow, finger-like green leaves that create a lush, bushy appearance year-round. In Cape Town’s climate, it bursts into masses of bright yellow daisy-like flowers from mid-summer to early autumn (January–March), attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Perfect for coastal gardens, rockeries, and water-wise landscapes, it thrives in full sun and poor soils where other plants may struggle. With its cheerful blooms and tough nature, Donsiebos is a resilient beauty that brings both colour and wildlife into your garden. Donsiebos Senecio barbertonicus

Why You’ll Love It

• Evergreen shrub with dense, finger-like green leaves.
• Produces masses of bright yellow flowers January–March.
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
• Thrives in poor soils and coastal conditions.
• Indigenous to South Africa, adapted to local climate.

Plant & Care

Plant in sandy or rocky, well-draining soil and position in full sun for best flowering. Water sparingly, as it is highly drought-tolerant once established. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Protect from excessive winter rain by ensuring good drainage. It is a tough, low-maintenance shrub that rewards with vibrant colour and pollinator activity.

Did You Know?

In its natural habitat, Senecio barbertonicus often grows on rocky outcrops where its bright yellow flowers stand out against the landscape. The blooms are so nectar-rich that they are considered an important food source for bees during the late summer season in South Africa.

Toxicity Note: Like many Senecio species, Donsiebos contains compounds that can be toxic if ingested, especially to pets such as cats and dogs. It is best planted out of reach of curious animals.

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. 

Sincerely spectacular! Leucospermum 'So Sincere' produces long lasting vibrant red flowers that make a welcome addition to any garden. This elegant needle-leaf hybrid delivers genuine beauty that you can count on season after season.

Perfect for the practical gardener - provides great cut flowers and is ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens. Water-wise and indigenous, it's a sincere commitment to effortless gardening!

A truly unique South African aloe, Fan Aloe is instantly recognisable for its upright, strap-shaped leaves arranged in fan-like rows along branching stems. Unlike most aloes, its leaves are flat and grey-green, giving it a sculptural, architectural presence in the garden. In Cape Town’s climate, it produces clusters of tubular, coral-red flowers from late winter to early spring (July–September), attracting sunbirds and pollinators. Perfect for water-wise landscapes, rockeries, and feature plantings, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. With its striking form and seasonal blooms, Fan Aloe is both a collector’s treasure and a resilient garden performer. Fan Aloe Aloe plicatilis

Why You’ll Love It

• Distinctive fan-shaped arrangement of grey-green leaves.
• Produces coral-red tubular flowers July–September.
• Attracts sunbirds, bees, and other pollinators.
• Indigenous to the Western Cape, adapted to local climate.
• Thrives in water-wise and coastal gardens.

Plant & Care

Plant in sandy, well-draining soil and position in full sun for best growth and flowering. Water sparingly, especially in winter, as it is highly drought-tolerant. Avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot. Prune lightly to remove spent flower stalks and maintain shape. Protect young plants from heavy frost, though mature specimens are hardy in Cape Town’s climate.

Did You Know?

Fan Aloe is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs naturally in the Franschhoek and Paarl mountain ranges. Its fan-like leaf arrangement is unique among aloes, making it one of the most distinctive species in the genus. It is also considered an important nectar source for sunbirds during the winter flowering season.

Toxicity Note: Like many aloes, Aloe plicatilis contains compounds that can be mildly toxic if ingested by humans or pets, potentially causing stomach upset. Handle with care and avoid consumption.

This restio is a tall,dark-green ,elegant plant with large, decorative,papery sheaths along the bamboo-like stems. Produces attractive white or greenish-yellow flowers during September to November. Very effective as a feature plant next to a pond,a swimming pool or in the garden. The young stems with their striking ,furled leaf sheaths are also used in flower arranging. Indigenous to South Africa and one of the most popular garden species.

Boxwood Beauty is a thornless low growing evergreen dwarf shrub, bearing white, star-shaped flowers and gorgeous dark green, thick leathery leaves. Flowers are followed by scarlet, edible fruit with a cranberry-like flavor. Drought and salt resistant.

An evergreen beauty with vibrant, purple, pea-like flowers. Southern Shores is a neat and tough, rounded shrub with grey-green leaves.  Ideal for coastal gardens as it is wind and salt tolerant. 

Tecomaria SunLovers Compact ‘Yellow’ is an indigenous Cape honeysuckle that combines bright yellow trumpet blooms with a more disciplined growth habit. Unlike older forms that sprawl, this variety keeps its shape longer without excessive runners, giving you bold colour with far less maintenance.

With upright flower heads that stand above the foliage, it’s ideal for hedges, borders, or containers where you want strong visual appeal. Though labelled “Compact,” it still reaches a substantial size—so occasional light pruning helps maintain a crisp form. It thrives in full sun (with some light shade acceptable), adapts to both clay and sandy soils, and can be grown in large pots before planting out.

Ideal for Cape gardens, SunLovers Compact ‘Yellow’ offers durability, seasonal brightness, and ease of care, making it a top pick when you want a sunny accent without fuss.

Probably the most popular of all our indigenous trees, this graceful and magnificent specimen is well-known for its sculptural shape that is illuminated in winter by the white colour of its bark.

Dense shade providing indigenous tree. Easy to grow & fast growing.

Small pale yellow flowers during August to October

Aloe ‘Twice as Nice’. A spectacular hybrid aloe that truly lives up to its name, ‘Twice as Nice’ produces two flushes of vibrant orange‑red flower spikes, first in mid‑winter (July–August) and again in midsummer (January–February) in Cape Town. Compact yet striking, it’s perfect for feature planting, rockeries, or water‑wise borders. Its bold blooms attract sunbirds and pollinators, while the architectural rosettes of fleshy green leaves add year‑round interest. For best effect, plant 1m apart to allow each aloe to show off its full display. With double the flowers and double the impact, this aloe is a must‑have for any vibrant garden.