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.

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.

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.

Australian Brush-Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) is the ultimate evergreen hedging plant, specifically grown as a multi-stemmed shrub for creating dense, formal hedges and privacy screens.

Why You'll Love It:
• Fast-growing hedge specialist for boundary plantings
• Excellent for windbreaks and screening applications
• Naturally bushy growth habit shapes into neat, uniform hedges
• Glossy green foliage responds exceptionally well to regular trimming
• Develops into thick, impenetrable barriers perfect for security and privacy
• Shallow root system ideal for narrow planting strips
• Adaptable nature perfect for limited spaces
• Effective screening between buildings and along property boundaries

Planting & Care:
Feed with a balanced hedge fertilizer in spring and mid-summer to encourage dense branching and vigorous growth. Can be shaped into hedges of any desired height where space is limited but effective screening is essential.

Cyathea Australis is an exotic-looking, medium to large tree fern from Australia that creates stunning tropical displays with its single-stemmed trunk and umbrella-like crown of large, magnificent fronds. This spectacular fern is ideal for large shady areas and looks magnificent in containers, making it perfect for creating dramatic focal points in courtyards, patios, and shaded garden spaces. The young fern leaves are beautifully rolled up and fascinating to watch as they slowly unfurl into full fronds. Plant 3-4m apart for grove plantings or use as specimen trees in shaded garden beds and large containers. Feed monthly during growing season with a balanced fern fertilizer and enrich soil with quality compost for optimal growth. Keep soil consistently moist and ensure good drainage. Learn how to plant a tree the right way for successful tree fern establishment, or discover how to choose the perfect tree for your garden with exotic specimens like Australian Tree Fern.

Bamboo Palm is a beautiful, evergreen, multi-stemmed palm with feathery, arching leaves that creates stunning tropical displays both indoors and outdoors. This popular houseplant adds instant tropical elegance to living rooms, office reception areas, patios, and shaded garden spaces while serving as an excellent natural air purifier. The graceful, clumping growth habit and golden-yellow stems make it perfect for creating privacy screens or focal points in semi-shaded areas. Plant 2-3m apart for screening or use as specimen trees in containers and garden beds. Feed monthly during growing season with a balanced palm fertilizer and enrich soil with quality compost for optimal growth. The Bamboo Palm benefits from occasional misting to increase humidity, especially when grown indoors. Learn how to plant a tree the right way for successful palm establishment, or discover how to choose the perfect tree for your garden with tropical palms like Bamboo Palm.

Aristea capitata, also known as Blue Sceptre is a striking bulbous flowering plant endemic to South Africa’s Western Cape, commonly found on the lower slopes of Lion's Head.  Aristea is part of the Iris family.

Forms thick, evergreen clumps of strap-like, leaves that can reach approximately 1.5 meters in height.  Tall blue spikes of flowers bloom from October. Each morning, the flowers bloom and then close by midday, with new buds opening the next day.

Aristea capitata is excellent for borders, mass plantings, indigenous and water-wise gardens.

Brush Cherry Standard (Syzygium Paniculatum) is expertly trained as an elegant single-trunk tree with a perfectly shaped crown, creating a sophisticated 'lollipop' topiary that serves as a stunning focal point in formal gardens and landscapes. This standard form features a clean, straight trunk topped with a dense, rounded canopy that can be maintained through regular pruning to achieve the desired size and shape.

Why You'll Love It:
• Sophisticated 'lollipop' topiary form
• Glossy green foliage emerges in attractive reddish hues
• Year-round visual interest and architectural structure
• Perfect for container growing on patios
• Ideal for formal garden entrances or as specimen trees
• Elevated canopy allows for underplanting
• Creates elegant vertical interest without overwhelming smaller spaces
• Dense, rounded canopy can be maintained through regular pruning

Planting & Care:
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep soil moist. Regular pruning maintains the desired size and shape of the crown. Feed with a balanced tree fertilizer in spring and autumn to maintain vigorous crown development and healthy trunk growth.

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.

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.

Coppertop Viburnum is a fast-growing hedging plant, ideal for low maintenance gardens.  Perfect for creating privacy screens or windbreaks, it thrives in Western Cape gardens, adapting easily to both clay and sandy soils.

Viburnum coppertop has lovely foliage with new growth in shades of dark maroon to copper. 

Plant in full sun to semi-shade and water well during establishment. Regular trimming will keep it lush and compact. This versatile shrub can be shaped into an evergreen hedge, trained as a small tree, or used in large containers.

Dark Granite Floridis Amsterda Graffiti Cylinder Pot is a modern and sleek planter that elevates any indoor or outdoor space. This cylindrical pot blends urban style with a dark granite finish. Made from durable, lightweight polyethylene resin, it's weather-resistant and eco-friendly. The pot is designed to accommodate a variety of plants, offering stability and functionality, while its clean, minimalist design complements a range of decor styles. Ideal for contemporary living, it’s perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to your greenery.

Evolvulus 'Blue my mind'(also known as Dwarf Morning Glory) has tiny blue blossoms covering these silvery-leaved plants for extended periods.  An ideal choice for ground covers in gardens or containers, creating a mound of vivid blue blooms.

These resilient plants thrive in heat and drought conditions, making them excellent ground covers and companions for mixed baskets and pots. They thrive in scorching temperatures and shine in full sun. Furthermore, once established, 'Blue my Mind' requires minimal watering due to their drought tolerance.

 Dietes Grandiflora is a hardy, water-wise indigenous perennial that produces elegant white flowers with yellow and blue markings throughout the year, perfect for creating striking displays in borders, mass plantings, or erosion control areas. This versatile South African plant thrives in both sun and semi-shade conditions, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens where year-round blooms and drought tolerance are desired. The sword-like leaves provide attractive structure even when not in flower, and the plant spreads naturally to form dense clumps over time. Plant 60-80cm apart for mass plantings or use as specimen plants in mixed perennial borders. Feed annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and continuous flowering. Learn more about water-wise gardening techniques or discover how your garden can support local ecosystems with indigenous plants like Wild Iris.

Transform your space with the Graffiti Grey Floridis Amsterda Round Pot, designed to bring modern elegance and urban style to any setting. Crafted from durable, lightweight plastic, these planters are UV-resistant, ensuring long-lasting beauty both indoors and outdoors. The round shape provides excellent stability for your plants, while the sleek granite finish offers a contemporary aesthetic that complements a wide range of decor styles. Whether placed on a patio, balcony, or inside your home, these versatile pots are a practical and stylish way to enhance your greenery and elevate your space.

Elegant evergreen plant for Cape Town gardens or indoors. Cycas revoluta adds structure and texture with its distinctive palm-like fronds. Prefers bright, indirect light indoors or partial shade outdoors. Water when soil surface feels dry - avoid overwatering as this can cause root rot. Feed monthly during growing season with balanced fertilizer. Remove only completely brown fronds by cutting close to trunk. Growth is naturally slow, so be patient. Great in pots or planted in beds for dramatic architectural impact.

A versatile and popular pot that works well in formal or informal garden setting.

A top seller.

*Slight colour and texture variations may occur.

Philodendron 'Hope' (Tree Philodendron) adds a tropical flair to any space with its large-lobed, evergreen leaves. This versatile beauty can be used as a solitary specimen, in lobbies, on patios or in the garden.

Why You'll Love It:
• Large-lobed, evergreen leaves create stunning tropical appeal
• Versatile for indoor and outdoor use
• Easy-care plant perfect for beginners
• Filters toxins from the air when used indoors
• Great in containers - indoors or outdoors
• Perfect as solitary specimen in lobbies, patios, or gardens
• Thrives in semi-shade outdoors or bright, indirect light indoors

Planting & Care:
Plant Philodendron 'Hope' in well-drained soil to ensure optimal growth. Water regularly but allow soil to dry between waterings. Perfect for creating instant tropical atmosphere in any space.

Philodendron 'Selloum' (Thaumatophyllum Bipinnatifidum) is a bold foliage plant with large, glossy, deeply cut leaves that create a dramatic tropical statement in any space.

Why You'll Love It:
• Large, glossy, deeply cut leaves create bold tropical impact
• Thrives in shade to semi-shade - perfect for Western Cape gardens
• Adds tropical feel to borders or patios
• Brings lush greenery to indoor living spaces
• Long-lived, statement plant for gardens and large containers
• Architectural foliage provides year-round interest
• Low-maintenance once established
• Versatile for both indoor and outdoor use

Planting & Care:
Plant in shade to semi-shade with well-draining soil. Water deeply but allow soil to drain well between waterings. Protect from frost in winter. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring and summer to encourage vigorous growth and maintain glossy foliage.

Lovely pot especially when used in pairs to create a focal spot in your garden on patio. 

*Slight colour and texture variations may occur.

Lovely pot especially when used in pairs to create a focal spot in your garden on patio. 

*Slight colour and texture variations may occur.

This evergreen, structural plant forms a bulbous trunk-like stem, resembling an elephants foot. The swollen base stores water and makes this an ideal waterwise option.  It's drought tolerant and hardy. Can be grown as an indoor plant but will require bright light. Will grow slower in a container than in the ground. Use potting soil that drains well. Waterwise, tough and ideal for a patio. 

Viburnum suspensum is an easy and fast-growing evergreen shrub, ideal to grow as a hedge or screen for privacy.  It has an attractive, spreading yet compact growth habit with dark green, leathery and glossy leaves.  A profusion of small white-pink waxy flowers will be on display from late Winter to Spring, these blooms have a soft fragrance.  The flowers are followed by red berries, that will darken to black.

Whether planted as a hedge or in a large container near a patio or pool, it adapts beautifully with minimal maintenance.

• Best in well-drained, compost-rich soil
• Excellent for formal or informal hedging
• Not indigenous, but well-suited to Western Cape conditions

Once established, moderate watering will keep it thriving, though it appreciates extra care during dry spells. 

Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum Sinensis) – our most popular hedging plant grows quickly to form a dense, evergreen screen that delivers instant privacy between you and your neighbours.

Why You'll Love It:
• Fast-growing for instant privacy
• Dense, evergreen screen for year-round coverage
• Tough nature makes it one of the best windbreak choices
• Adaptable to both clay and sandy soils
• Establishes easily and responds well to trimming
• Reliable for decades of use in the garden

Versatile Uses:
Keep it neat for a tidy hedge or allow it to grow taller and prune it into a small shade tree. With regular light cuts, your Viburnum will stay lush and compact, providing protection and year-round greenery for Western Cape gardens.

Perfect for creating privacy and structure in your garden. Learn how to choose the perfect tree for your garden or discover successful coastal gardening techniques for thriving hedges and windbreaks.

This 'best-seller' shrub is your answer when you need a tall growing screen, hedge or topiary and you need it quickly. A fast-growing, hardy,  evergreen shrub with fragrant funnel-shaped white flowers. 

Tree Aloe is Africa's tallest aloe that forms dramatic branches with spectacular orange flower spikes, creating an excellent focal point and architectural statement in any Western Cape garden. This majestic indigenous evergreen giant is widely used for its striking sculptural shape, making it perfect as a dramatic feature plant in large gardens, coastal properties, office parks, and commercial sites where year-round structure and beauty are desired. Young trees adapt well to containers, but ensure the pot is sturdy and wide to support this impressive succulent tree. Plant 4-5m apart for grove plantings or use as specimen trees in garden beds and courtyards. Feed annually in spring with a balanced succulent fertilizer and enrich soil with quality compost for optimal growth. For young trees, provide support with tree stakes and secure with tree ties until well established. Apply pine mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. This proudly indigenous tree thrives in full sun and dry conditions, making it ideal for low-maintenance, water-wise gardens. Learn how your garden can support local ecosystems with indigenous trees like Tree Aloe, or discover water-wise gardening techniques for creating stunning, drought-tolerant landscapes.

A durable and classic solution for showcasing your plants, complete with essential drainage holes for optimal growth.

*These pots are handpainted and colours and textures may vary depending on seasonal temperatures at the time of manufacturing and painting.

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.