Lavender ‘Margaret Roberts’ is one of South Africa’s most beloved lavender varieties, celebrated for its fragrance, resilience, and iconic purple blooms. Hardy, evergreen, and naturally waterwise, it thrives in the Western Cape’s sunny climate and keeps gardens looking beautiful year-round.

From spring into summer, tall silver-green stems produce masses of purple flower spikes, filling the air with scent and attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, and trim after flowering to maintain shape and enjoy repeat flushes of flowers.

While Lavenders can thrive in pots, ensure you use high-quality, well-draining potting soil. For optimal growth, consider fertilizing Lavender 'Margaret Roberts' from spring to autumn with products like Atlantic Bio Ocean or Vigorosa 5:1:5.

Star Jasmine is renowned for its delightful spring fragrance, and this versatile vine also enhances the beauty of trellises, fences, or walls. 

Its year-round charm culminates in late spring when the plant bursts into a profusion of fragrant star-shaped blossoms that adorn it for 5 to 6 weeks.

In expansive landscapes, it is often utilized as ground cover, excelling equally as a topiary specimen or an elegant hedge. To ensure optimal growth, plant the Star jasmine in well-drained soil enriched with compost.

Clivia – Indigenous Spring Bloomer for Shade or Under Trees

The Clivia,also known as 'St. John's Lily'' is a beloved South African classic, ideal for planting beneath trees or in shaded spots where few other plants thrive. With vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms in spring and bold, strap-like leaves year-round, it makes a striking feature plant for any garden.

Once established,'Clivia' is low maintenance and drought-tolerant, making it perfect for Cape Town’s waterwise gardeners.

• Indigenous and shade-loving
• Spring-flowering with bold blooms
• Excellent in mass plantings or containers
• Grows well with minimal care
• Ideal for Western Cape’s winter rainfall gardens

Jasminum polyanthum, commonly known as 'Chinese Jasmine', is a fast-growing, evergreen climber celebrated for its profusion of intensely fragrant jasmine flowers. It produces masses of pink buds that open into star-shaped white blooms from late winter into early spring, adding charm and fragrance to any space.

Unlike' Star Jasmine' (Trachelospermum jasminoides), which is a different species,' Chinese Jasmine' prefers sun to partial shade and grows best in well-draining soil. It is ideal for training over trellises, covering walls, or growing in containers on patios or decks. While it doesn't bloom in summer like some other summer flowers, its early-season display is striking. 'Chinese Jasmine' requires minimal pruning and is an easy-care addition to both formal and informal garden settings.

Starry Wild Jasmine,also known as 'Boerejasmyn', is a  versatile semi-climber that can reach up to 3m in height or transform into a compact, tidy hedge when pruned. Its fragrant, white flowers with delicate pink undersides grace your garden from September to January.

Notably, the Starry Wild Jasmine is indigenous, promoting biodiversity, and its exquisite fragrance makes it a delightful choice for attracting pollinators and enhancing your garden's sensory experience.

Princess Lavender, also known as Butterfly Lavender, is a compact, eye-catching variety of Lavandula stoechas with vivid pink-purple flower heads topped by wing-like petals that resemble butterflies in flight. This fragrant, evergreen shrub brings long-lasting colour and charm to pots, pathways, borders, and small garden spaces.

 A sun-loving plant, it thrives in well-draining soil and is well-suited to waterwise and coastal gardens in the Western Cape. Princess Lavender flowers generously from spring to early autumn and attracts bees and butterflies with its aromatic blooms. Light pruning after flowering encourages compact growth and more blooms.

 Agapanthus ‘Black Jack’ is an award-winning variety, crowned Plant of the Year at the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show. Bred in South Africa by the renowned De Wet breeders, it is celebrated as the most intensely coloured agapanthus available today.

From summer into early autumn, inky black buds open into large heads of deep black-purple flowers, held proudly above strong green foliage. Its exceptional colour and extended flowering season make it a true showpiece for any garden.

This vigorous, disease-resistant perennial is both heat and drought tolerant, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil. Ideal for borders, pots, and focal points, Agapanthus ‘Black Jack’ combines world-class breeding with practical garden performance.

This renowned Floribunda rose variety is celebrated for its profusion of pristine white blooms. It's remarkably low-maintenance, making it an ideal choice for gardeners of all levels. If you notice yellowing leaves, a simple feeding with Vigorosa can rejuvenate its vitality. For consistent flushes of flowers, consider pruning in mid-July and mid-January.

In terms of care, this resilient beauty thrives in a well-drained soil location with full sun. Regular deadheading (removing spent flowers) can encourage continuous blooming.

Agapanthus 'Wilgenhof Blue',also known as 'African Lily', is a hardy agapanthus variety boasting medium-sized, strap-like leaves and stunning umbels of sky-blue flowers. These blossoms grace long stalks and bloom from December to April, making them perfect for cut flower arrangements.

They thrive in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Ensure regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming, and consider dividing the plant every few years to maintain its vigor. Agapanthus'Wilgenhof Blue' is a versatile beauty requiring minimal maintenance.

A floral masterpiece that adds pure charm to your garden. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant beauty is ideal for mass planting and containers. Plant it in well-draining soil, provide ample sunlight, and water moderately for breathtaking results. Pair it with companions like fragrant lavender, deep purple salvia, or delicate white alyssum to create a garden display that radiates timeless beauty.

This is a wonderful Salvia, compact and richly colored with vibrant, deep purple flowers. An abundant bloomer with a long flowering time. Makes a spectacular display when mass-planted in your garden. Can be used as container plant on patios, in borders and to add beautiful colour contrast to your garden. Low-maintenance and drought tolerant. Attracts bees, hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.

The flower can be described as a purple fairy with white wings. Lavender is a wonderful and fragrant addition to your garden. Flowers from mid spring until early summer.  Plant where there is good air circulation and well drained soil. 

Summer Love' New Blue is a charming, low-growing Agapanthus variety that blooms early and continues to grace your garden with its fragrant, wispy, blue trumpet-shaped flowers throughout the entire summer. With its clump-forming strap-shaped leaves and robust stems, it's not only a delightful addition to your garden but also a potted favorite, thriving in full sunlight.

An Agapanthus that will cause fireworks in your garden with its large bursting flower heads. The bi-colour flowers are violet blue at the throat fading to pure white on the petal edges. The foliage is short and broad. Fireworks have a long flowering period and is ideal for borders and mixed containers. Flowers from mid to late summer. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil.

A compact and hardy lavender with mauve-lilac, butterfly-like petals on silver green aromatic foliage. Flowers from mid spring to early summer. Plant where there is good air circulation and well drained soil. A wonderful and fragrant addition to your garden.   

This perennial Gazania is native to the mountains of South Africa and produce large, daisy-like flowerheads in a brilliant orange colour, in autumn, spring and summer. They are often planted as a drought-tolerant groundcover.

Agapanthus 'Mount Superior',also known as 'African Lily', is the brilliant pure white we recommend for your garden. A hardy and resilient choice that also does well in pots and  containers. A semi-evergreen shrub with a compact habit and white trumpet-shaped blooms in summer to early autumn.  Plant this elegant white Agapanthus in well-drained soil.

Adorned with buttery yellow flowers and a central blue eye, the blooms of the African Daisy - Osteospermum 'Serenity Blue Eyed Beauty' are a captivating addition to any landscape. This low-maintenance and drought-tolerant beauty is ideal for mass planting and containers, adding an enchanting touch to your outdoor space. Once established, it thrives with minimal care. Don't forget to prune it back after flowering for continuous blooms and a flourishing garden display

This show-stopping pink perennial Gazania is native to the mountains of South Africa and produce large, daisy-like flowerheads in autumn, spring and summer. They are often planted as a drought-tolerant groundcover.

This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant gem thrives in mass plantings and containers. Plant in well-draining soil, and water moderately for a mesmerizing display. Complement its coral splendor with charming companions like elegant blue agapanthus, the delicate grace of white alyssum, or the graceful allure of purple verbena, creating a garden tapestry that's truly magical.

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

Brimming with vitality, this fast-growing perennial, resembling a petite petunia on steroids, stands as your prime choice for pots, hanging baskets, and ground cover. Adorned with masses of fuchsia trumpet-shaped flowers with a darker centre and yellow throat. It thrives in full sun, necessitating watering when the soil feels dry, along with regular feeding. In return, it generously rewards your care with year-round blooming beauty.

These enchanting blooms display lovely flowers that gracefully fade from light pink at the tips to white in the center. They bring a touch of wonder to any landscape and are perfect for pots, borders, and garden beds. This low-maintenance and drought-tolerant beauty is ideal for mass planting and containers. Once established, it thrives with minimal care. Be sure to prune it back after flowering for continuous blooms and a garden display filled with magic.

A South African indigenous treasure.  A low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that's perfect for mass planting and containers. Plant it in well-draining soil, provide ample sunlight, and water moderately for stunning results. Pair with fragrant lavender, vibrant salvia, or lively orange zinnias for a vibrant garden display.

The world's most popular Floribunda rose known for masses of fragrant flowers.

A floribunda with large clusters of dazzling bright orange- red flowers.

This early-blooming agapanthus is compact and clump-forming, with light silvery-blue star-shaped blooms on strong stems. It's not only a beautiful compact indigenous filler for garden beds but also remarkably low-maintenance. Flowers from mid-spring on strong stems, making it an excellent choice for hassle-free gardening.

A striking two-toned double flowering variety with a compact growth habit, the African Daisy - Osteospermum 'Flowerpower 3D Berry White' is ideal for pots, borders, and garden beds. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant beauty thrives in mass plantings and containers. Plant it in well-draining soil for stunning results. Combine it with the vibrant hues of purple verbena and the airy elegance of Gaura for a captivating garden display.

A full, well-branched plant with lovely purple blooms that attracts bees and butterflies to the garden. Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established. Ideal for mass planting and containers.

A compact lavender with an upright growth habit and dark violet flowers on silver green aromatic foliage. Ideal for pots and for mass planting. Flowers in spring.

This fast-growing perennial, resembling a petite petunia on steroids, stands as your top choice for pots, hanging baskets, and ground cover. Thriving in full sun, it requires watering when the soil feels dry, along with regular feeding. In return, it generously rewards your care with year-round blooming beauty.

Purple and bloom is a bit more compact than Black & bloom and it grows more vigorously. Heat tolerant and hardy. Will attract birds & butterflies to the garden.

Classic Line is a cross between Zonal & Ivy geranium, with lovely large semi-double flowers.  Drought and heat tolerant.  Ideal for baskets and patio containers.

Sundancer is a bushy evergreen fuchsia, coming into flower when the weather warms up continuing to flower right through the year. Expect a profusion of bell-shaped flowers to make a statement in any garden.

Flowering quite early and all through the summer, 'Summer Love White' is a compact, low growing beauty with clump-forming strap-shaped leaves and it bears wispy, pure white trumpet-shaped flowers. Its strong stems make it a gardener's favourite for use in pots and containers. This ever-blooming indigenous perennial should have a spot in every garden. 'Summer Love White' is suitable for sunny to semi-shade positions.

This extra-dwarf crested marigold is compact and heat tolerant.  Hot Pak will bloom all summer long even in high and humid temperatures.  These vigorous plants will bloom abundantly and are ideal for containers, patios and the garden.  Attracts bees and butterflies.

These pretty tender perennials are often grown as container and edging plants, they can have bushy or trailing habits. The tiny five-petaled flowers bloom in lovely shades of blue, purple, rose, and white with some accented by white eyes. Covered in flowers from spring until autumn. Excellent heat tolerance.  Longer flowering performance guaranteed by adding extra fertiliser to soil. 

This extra-dwarf crested marigold is compact and heat tolerant.  Hot Pak will bloom all summer long even in high and humid temperatures.  These vigorous plants will bloom abundantly and are ideal for containers, patios and the garden.  Attracts bees and butterflies.

This fast-growing perennial, resembling a petite petunia on steroids, stands as your top choice for pots, hanging baskets, and ground cover. Thriving in full sun, it requires watering when the soil feels dry, along with regular feeding. In return, it generously rewards your care with year-round blooming beauty.

A marigold with a mounded habit and multi-colours on one plant.  Blooms open to a deep pink with a yellow crest and matures to straw yellow.  In warmer conditions, colour changes faster with less distinct contrast.   Heat tolerant and attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.

This extra-dwarf crested marigold is compact and heat tolerant.  Hot Pak will bloom all summer long even in high and humid temperatures.  These vigorous plants will bloom abundantly and are ideal for containers, patios and the garden.  Attracts bees and butterflies.

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.

An early flowering, evergreen and compact perennial with a trailing habit. Adorned with masses of stunning pink bi-colour trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow throats. Will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. Ideal for beds, borders and baskets.

Cha-Cha is a large, cascading & vigorous calibrachoa covered in blooms with unique colours.  It has a mounded and trailing habit, making them ideal for containers or hanging baskets.  Heat tolerant and will attract bees and butterflies to the garden.

An extremely popular choice among garden enthusiasts. Its vibrant, voltage yellow color truly sets it apart. This indigenous beauty brings the essence of South Africa to your garden, thriving effortlessly in its homeland. Perfect for pots, borders, and garden beds. This low-maintenance and drought-tolerant gem, making it a top choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Calliope is a cross between Zonal and Ivy geraniums, giving it a semi-trailing habit. It bears large semi-double flowers. Stunning in baskets and patio containers. Drought and heat tolerant.

An indigenous treasure, this hardy perennial boasts an impressive flower count with unique purple blooms. Notably faster-growing than other agapanthus varieties, it serves as a stunning feature plant in your garden and continues to bloom throughout the summer season.

Consider planting it alongside silver-leaved plants like Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina) for a striking contrast.

Classic Line is a cross between Zonal & Ivy geranium, with lovely large semi-double flowers.  Drought and heat tolerant.  Ideal for baskets and patio containers.

A vigorous variety of osteospermum with a compact mounded growth habit and large daisy-like blooms in striking purple. The African Daisy - Osteospermum 'Flowerpower Compact Purple' is a lovely statement plant for pots, borders and gardens.  Good heat tolerance.

White Pixie is a dwarf variety of agapanthus with clusters of white trumpet-shaped flowers.  Evergreen plant with grey-green strap-like leaves.  Prefers sun to semi-shaded area.  Drought tolerant once established.

An evergreen and compact perennial with a trailing habit. Adorned with masses of orange trumpet-shaped flowers with a dark orange centre. Will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. Ideal for beds, borders and baskets.

 Quite the dazzler with its uniquely shaped flower, bright purple blooms and bright white margins. Flowers abundantly in summer.  A bush gently-trailing habit makes them ideal for hanging baskets and containers. 

The 'Bella' varieties have a compact growth and begin blooming very early in the season' They flower freely all summer and throughout early autumn. Bella Vera is a compact and upright bushy fuschia with dark green foliage. Blooms are reddish-pink and purple.

A brilliant rose with pointy, cream coloured buds unfolding slowly into full, double flowers. It has a scarlet colour on the edge of each petal which intensifies and flows into the middle of the sizeable flowers. This shrub grows vigorously, healthy and very prolific. The flowers can be used for rose jam and rose wine.

This fast-growing perennial, resembling a petite petunia on steroids, stands as your top choice for pots, hanging baskets, and ground cover. Thriving in full sun, it requires watering when the soil feels dry, along with regular feeding. In return, it generously rewards your care with year-round blooming beauty.

The 'Bella' varieties have a compact growth and begin blooming very early in the season. They flower freely all summer and throughout early autumn. Bella Fuchsia Laura is a semi trailing fuchsia plant with a red-white double flower.  Perfect for patio containers and hanging baskets in either sun or shade.

Royal Crown is an evergreen bushy shrub, with fragrant, linear leaves and blue-purple flowers from spring to summer. Perfect for creating hedges, bordering pathways, and planting in large groups.

An evergreen and compact perennial with a trailing habit. Adorned with masses of burgundy-pink trumpet-shaped flowers. Will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. Ideal for beds, borders and baskets.

Meet the early-blooming Geranium. Its medium, compact habit showcases large, show-stopping flowers that steal the spotlight. Whether gracing your pots, hanging baskets or garden beds, this Geranium adds a burst of color and charm to any style of garden.