A vigorous, evergreen fruit tree prized for its prolific year-round fruiting in Cape Town’s Mediterranean climate. Known for its bright yellow skin and tangy, acidic juice, the Eureka lemon is perfect for cooking, juicing, and household use. Fragrant white blossoms, often tinged with purple, add seasonal charm and attract pollinators. Best grown in full sun with well-drained, slightly acidic soil.  A timeless citrus staple that brings both beauty and bounty to your garden.

Why You’ll Love It

• Produces lemons almost year-round in Cape Town’s climate.
• Fragrant blossoms add ornamental beauty and attract pollinators.
• Vigorous growth and reliable fruiting.
• Perfect for cooking, juicing, and zesting.
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round greenery.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct light daily. Use well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce to avoid root rot. Fertilize with a citrus-specific feed in spring and summer for optimal fruiting. Prune lightly to maintain shape and airflow. Protect young trees from frost, though Cape Town’s mild winters are generally suitable.

Did You Know?

The Eureka lemon is one of the most widely grown lemon varieties worldwide, prized for its ability to produce fruit almost continuously throughout the year, making it a true “four seasons” lemon

The Delicious Monster is one of the most iconic indoor plants, loved for its large, glossy green leaves with dramatic natural splits and holes. Native to tropical forests, it thrives in Cape Town’s semi-shaded conditions, bringing a lush, jungle-like feel to homes and gardens. Flowering occasionally in warm climates, it produces edible fruit with a sweet, pineapple-like flavor, hence its name. Perfect for indoor décor, patios, or shaded outdoor corners, this plant is both ornamental and practical, adding instant tropical elegance.

Why You’ll Love It

• Iconic split leaves for a bold, tropical look.
• Thrives indoors and in semi-shaded outdoor spaces.
• Low-maintenance and water-wise once established.
• Adds instant greenery and elegance to interiors.
• Occasionally produces edible fruit with a unique flavor.

Plant & Care

Plant in well-draining soil and place in semi-shade or bright, indirect light. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Wipe leaves to keep them glossy and dust-free. Provide support as the plant matures, as it naturally climbs. Prune lightly to control size and encourage bushier growth.

Did You Know?

The holes and splits in Monstera leaves aren’t just decorative, they help the plant withstand heavy tropical rains and winds by allowing water and air to pass through more easily. This clever adaptation makes the Delicious Monster both beautiful and resilient.

Ficus benjamina, or Weeping Fig, is a graceful plant with arching branches and shiny, deep green leaves that bring softness and elegance to indoor or sheltered outdoor spaces. This plant is an excellent choice for bright interiors, patios, or verandahs in Cape Town, and can also be grown outdoors in large containers. While it is sometimes planted in gardens as a shade tree, it is only suitable for very large, subtropical landscapes, as its root system is extremely vigorous and invasive. For home use, growing Ficus benjamina in a container is best. This allows you to manage its size easily with light pruning, while still enjoying the lush, sculptural form.

Why You’ll Love It

• Graceful cascading foliage adds elegance indoors.
• Glossy green leaves provide year-round lushness.
• Air-purifying qualities enhance indoor environments.
• Versatile placement in homes, offices, or patios.
• Low-maintenance with simple care requirements.
• Braided trunk artistry adds unique sculptural appeal.

Plant & Care

Place in bright, indirect light for best growth, though it tolerates semi-shade. Water moderately, allowing the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid moving the plant too often, as it may drop leaves when stressed. Wipe leaves occasionally to keep them dust-free and glossy. Prune lightly to maintain shape, and feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

The braided trunk requires occasional checking to ensure the weave remains neat as the plant matures.

Did You Know?

The Weeping Fig is one of the most popular indoor trees worldwide, and in some cultures, it’s considered a symbol of peace and abundance. Its graceful drooping branches inspired its common name, making it a favourite for creating a calming atmosphere indoors.

Light up your indoor space with the beautifully variegated foliage of Ficus Benjamina 'Starlight', a true eye-catcher with delicate cream-and-green variegated leaves set against elegant silver-grey branches. Its graceful weeping habit gives it a soft, sophisticated presence, making it a striking feature plant for living rooms, offices, bright patios and sheltered spaces. Like other Weeping Figs, it is also valued for its potential to contribute to a greener indoor environment.

Safety Note: The sap may irritate skin and the plant should not be eaten. Keep away from pets and children.

Why You'll Love It:

• Beautifully variegated foliage combines soft cream and dusky green for a unique, luminous effect.
• Graceful weeping habit adds height, movement and elegance to indoor spaces.
• A beautiful indoor plant that can also contribute to a greener, more natural-feeling space.
• Excellent statement plant, bringing the feel of an indoor tree to bright living spaces.
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round greenery and colour.
  

Plant & Care

Place your Starlight in bright, indirect or filtered light to maintain its attractive variegation, avoiding harsh direct sunlight that can scorch the leaves. Water when the top layer of soil has dried slightly, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain away. Keep the watering routine consistent, as Ficus benjamina can respond to sudden changes in conditions or location by dropping leaves. Avoid cold draughts, air-conditioning vents and frequently moving the plant around. Light pruning can be used to maintain its shape and encourage a fuller, more attractive habit.

A popular and productive pomegranate variety, ‘Wonderful’ is valued for its large, deep-red fruit, attractive flowers and hardy nature. In spring and summer, it produces vibrant red-orange flowers followed by juicy, richly coloured pomegranates that are ideal for fresh eating, juicing and adding to salads and desserts. Its attractive foliage and naturally branching growth also make it a beautiful addition to the garden. Well suited to the Western Cape climate, it thrives in warm, sunny conditions and is an excellent choice for home orchards and edible gardens.

Why You'll Love It:

• Produces large, deep-red pomegranates.
• Juicy, richly coloured fruit, ideal for eating and juicing.
• Attractive red-orange flowers in spring and summer.
• Thrives in full sun and warm conditions.
• Drought tolerant once established.
• Excellent for edible gardens, orchards and larger containers.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, particularly during flowering and fruit development, then reduce watering once established. Feed during active growth to encourage healthy growth and fruit production. Prune lightly in winter to maintain a balanced shape and remove suckers and dead or crossing branches. Avoid excessive pruning, as fruit is produced on older wood.

Did You Know?

Pomegranates have been cultivated for thousands of years and are prized for their jewel-like seeds. Each fruit contains hundreds of juicy seeds surrounded by bright red flesh, making ‘Wonderful’ both a productive fruit tree and an attractive feature in the garden.

Tickey Creeper is a vigorous, fast-growing, self-clinging climber that transforms walls, fences, and structures with its small heart-shaped leaves that resemble ivy, creating lush green coverage through adhesive aerial rootlets. This versatile plant works beautifully as groundcover, indoor houseplant, or in hanging baskets, making it perfect for both vertical and horizontal landscaping solutions. The dense foliage provides excellent screening and privacy while requiring minimal maintenance once established. Plant 1-2m apart for screening 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. Apply pine mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Learn more about creating privacy with plants using fast-growing climbers like Tickey Creeper, or discover container gardening tips for growing versatile plants in pots and hanging baskets.

Lyrata Bambino has smaller and darker leaves than the normal Fiddle Leaf Fig. The leaves also grow closer together, giving the plant a more compact look.  

These extremely popular, undemanding, houseplants is one of todays 'it' plants. They grace the pages of magazines and instagram. They prefer lots of bright filtered light and should be kept away from drafts. They grow outdoors in a sub-tropical climate and should therefore be kept indoors or on a protected patio in the Western Cape. Misting and sponging the leaves are beneficial and buttermilk or commercial leaf gloss will enhance the sheen of the leaves. Only water when the soil feels dry. 

A very popular indoor plant with a braided trunk. This species is said to bring good luck and fortune. Pachira is an evergreen broadleaf tree with hand-shaped compound leaves. Keep moderately moist in winter. Requires more water in summer. 

This striking bonsai with thick exposed roots and oval-shaped, dark green leaves, are a popular choice for Bonsai beginners. The leaves grow densely, creating a thick canopy over the bulbous trunk. Requires little maintenance.

Coffea Arabica is not only grown for its coffee beans, but it is also a very popular Indoor Plant. This evergreen broadleaf tree, will produce greenish-yellow or cream coloured flowers, followed with reddish berries. Each of these berries contains two seeds, which eventually become the coffee beans you use to brew coffee. Even though the coffee tree is a vigorous grower, it will take several years before it produces flowers and fruit.

They grow best in a warm, light, airy spot in moist soil. 

Bring timeless elegance to your patio or garden with the stunning Dipladenia Diamantina Jade White. This compact, free-flowering evergreen produces masses of pristine white, trumpet-shaped blooms with soft yellow throats from late spring through autumn, thriving in Cape Town’s warm climate. Its glossy dark green foliage creates a perfect backdrop for continuous color in patio pots, hanging baskets, and sunny garden beds. This versatile, heat-tolerant plant excels in full sun to semi-shade, but it is frost-tender and requires a sheltered spot or protection during cold, wet winters.

Why you’ll love it:

• Pure white, trumpet-shaped blooms for a clean, elegant look
• Compact, evergreen habit, ideal for patios and containers
• Flowers generously from spring to early autumn
• Thrives in sun to semi-shade in Cape Town conditions
• Beautiful trained on a light trellis or grown as a tidy shrub

Plant & Care

Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny to lightly shaded, warm position. Water regularly until established, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings while avoiding waterlogged conditions. Feed every 2-4 weeks in summer for continuous blooms, trim lightly for shape, and protect from winter frost.

Did You Know?

Unlike many vigorous Mandevilla varieties that require constant support, Diamantina 'Jade White' naturally develops a compact, bushy habit while still being capable of gently twining if given a small trellis, making it one of the most versatile Dipladenias for containers and small spaces.

Dipladenia Diamantina ‘Jade Pink’ (Mandevilla sp.) adds a touch of tropical elegance to Cape Town gardens with its striking pink, trumpet-shaped flowers and lush green foliage. Its compact, bushy growth makes it ideal for pots, patios, balconies and sunny garden spaces. Perfect for creating colourful displays, this beautiful flowering plant brings long-lasting interest throughout the warmer months.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Vibrant pink flowers that stand out against glossy green foliage.
• Compact growth ideal for containers and smaller spaces.
• Perfect for patios, balconies and decorative pots.
• Long-lasting colour during the warmer months.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun to semi-shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during active growth, keeping the soil lightly moist without allowing it to become waterlogged. Feed with a flowering plant fertiliser during the growing season and protect from cold and frost in winter.

Did You Know?

The Diamantina series is prized for its range of rich flower colours and compact growth habits. ‘Jade Pink’ is especially suited to decorative containers, where its vivid blooms and lush foliage create a striking display without requiring a large garden space.

This tropical beauty will make a statement indoors or on a sheltered patio, with its deep green leaves pointing upwards to reveal dark purple undersides. Keep in a warm, brightly lit location, but avoid direct sunlight.

A popular houseplant with a long slender stem and thick waxy and shiny succulent leaves. Most Hoyas will bear clusters of pink-white, star shaped flowers with a lovely scent, only when the plant is fully matured.

Bring elegance indoors with the Long Leaved Fig, a refined cousin of the classic Weeping Fig. Its slender, willow-like leaves cascade gracefully, creating a lush, tropical look without overwhelming your space. The special ‘Alii’ variety is prized for its upright habit and narrow foliage, making it perfect for modern homes, stylish offices, or shaded patios. In Cape Town’s Western Cape climate, it stays evergreen year-round, offering a constant backdrop of glossy greenery. This living sculpture not only beautifies your space but also helps purify the air, making it a smart choice for allergy-sensitive households. Whether standing tall in a decorative pot or grouped with other indoor favourites, the Long Leaved Fig adds instant sophistication and calm.

Why You’ll Love It

• Elegant, narrow leaves that give a soft, cascading effect.
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round greenery in Cape Town’s mild climate.
• Upright, tidy growth habit, ideal for modern interiors.
• Excellent natural air purifier, especially for allergy-sensitive homes.
• Perfect for apartments, offices, or shaded courtyards.
• Adds height and structure without feeling heavy or bulky.
• Easy to care for once established.
• Creates striking contrast when grouped with other indoor plants.
• A timeless favourite for stylish Western Cape homes.

Planting & Care

Position in bright, indirect light indoors, or semi-shade outdoors. Use well-draining soil enriched with compost. Water moderately, allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Mist leaves occasionally to increase humidity indoors. Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. Protect from cold drafts in winter.

Did You Know?

The name ‘Alii’ means “king” in Hawaiian, a fitting title for this regal fig that brings a touch of tropical royalty to your living space.

Fig Black Mission is a hardy, deciduous fruit tree prized for its very sweet, rich-flavoured figs. The fruit has deep purple-black skin and soft, strawberry-coloured flesh, making it delicious eaten fresh or used for jams and preserves. In the Western Cape, the main harvest generally ripens from February into autumn, with a smaller early crop possible in favourable conditions.

Fast-growing and naturally spreading, Black Mission is an excellent choice for home orchards and productive gardens. It is self-pollinating and produces attractive large, lobed leaves during the growing season. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, where it will reward you with generous crops and attractive seasonal interest.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Produces very sweet, richly flavoured figs with purple-black skin and strawberry-coloured flesh.
• A heavy-bearing variety suitable for fresh eating, jams and preserves.
• Self-pollinating, so a second tree is not required for fruit production.
• Hardy and relatively low maintenance once established.
• Attractive large leaves provide lush summer interest.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing and during fruit development, then reduce watering once established. Add compost when planting and feed during the growing season with a suitable fruit-tree fertiliser. Prune lightly in winter to maintain shape and remove unwanted growth, taking care not to remove too much of the previous season’s growth if you want an early crop. Avoid waterlogged soil.

Did You Know?

Black Mission can produce two crops: a smaller early crop on the previous season's growth, followed by a larger main crop on new growth. This makes it particularly rewarding in a warm climate such as the Western Cape.

A productive fig with small, round to egg-shaped fruit, green skin that turns yellowish when ripe and very sweet, straw-coloured flesh. In the Western Cape, the main crop typically ripens from late January, with a good early crop also possible.

A vigorous, self-fertile deciduous tree that thrives in hot, sunny conditions. An excellent choice for home gardens and containers, with fruit ideal for fresh eating, drying, jams and preserves.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Very sweet fruit – rich, honey-like flavour.
• Attractive green-yellow skin – golden tones develop as the fruit ripens.
• Heavy bearer – produces generous crops once established.
• Versatile fruit – excellent fresh, dried or preserved.
• Container friendly – performs well when grown in large pots.

Plant & Care

• Sun: Full sun is essential for the sweetest, best-flavoured fruit.
• Soil: Well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Water: Water regularly during active growth and fruiting, especially in hot weather.
• Feed: Feed lightly in spring; avoid excessive fertilising.
• Prune: Prune lightly in winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches.

Did You Know?

Kadota is particularly valued for green fig jam and canning, as the fruit is well suited to cooking and preserves.

Graceful and abundant, Fuchsia ‘Bella Maria’ is a charming variety that brings an elegant touch to summer planting. Its pendulous flowers appear amongst lush green foliage, creating a beautiful display of colour and movement that works wonderfully in both traditional and contemporary garden settings.

With its naturally elegant form, ‘Bella Maria’ is especially attractive when grown in elevated positions where its flowers can be fully appreciated. Use it to add character to patios, balconies, courtyards, or sheltered garden corners, where its flowering display can take centre stage.

Why You’ll Love It

• Elegant pendulous flowers with a graceful, ornamental form.
• Lush foliage creates a full and attractive plant.
• Naturally flowing growth adds movement to garden displays.
• Ideal for hanging baskets, pots, window boxes, and raised containers.
• Beautiful for patios, balconies, courtyards, and sheltered borders.
• Performs well in partial shade and protected positions.
• A delightful choice for fuchsia enthusiasts and ornamental collections.

Plant & Care

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade. Keep evenly moist during active growth and feed regularly throughout the flowering season. Remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming and prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape.

Did You Know?

Fuchsia ‘Bella Maria’ is part of the popular Bella series, known for producing attractive flowering plants that are well suited to container displays. Its pendant blooms are especially effective when the plant is positioned above eye level, allowing the flowers

Elegant and eye-catching, Fuchsia ‘Bella Diana’ brings a graceful burst of seasonal colour to the garden. Its pendulous flowers stand beautifully against fresh green foliage, creating a lively display that combines delicate form with plenty of visual appeal.

A versatile variety for smaller outdoor spaces, ‘Bella Diana’ is equally at home in a decorative pot, hanging basket, or sheltered garden position. Its naturally flowing form makes it particularly attractive when planted where the flowers can hang freely and be enjoyed at close range.

Why You’ll Love It

• Graceful pendant flowers with an elegant ornamental character.
• Attractive green foliage creates a fresh, full appearance.
• Beautiful flowing form for raised and elevated displays.
• Ideal for pots, hanging baskets, window boxes, and containers.
• Brings seasonal colour and movement to patios and balconies.
• Well suited to partially shaded, sheltered positions.
• A refined addition to fuchsia collections and summer planting schemes.

Plant & Care

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade. Keep evenly moist during the growing season and feed regularly while flowering. Remove faded blooms to encourage further flowers and prune lightly after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Did You Know?

Fuchsia ‘Bella Diana’ is a wonderful choice for making the most of vertical space. When grown in a raised pot or hanging basket, its pendant flowers are lifted into view while the stems can naturally arch and spill, creating an elegant display without taking up much ground space.

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 Mariska is compact, upright and deciduous with dark green leaves.  The flowers have a pink sepal and single purple to magenta corolla.  Perfect for patio containers and hanging baskets in either sun or shade.

Fuchsia ‘Bella Laura’ is an elegant and eye-catching variety, bringing a graceful touch to summer displays with its beautiful pendulous flowers and lush foliage. Its refined appearance and flowing growth create a relaxed yet sophisticated look, making it a lovely feature plant for sheltered outdoor spaces.

Whether showcased in a hanging basket, raised container, or patio pot, ‘Bella Laura’ adds colour and movement throughout the flowering season. Its naturally graceful form makes it especially effective when given space to display its blooms freely.

Why You’ll Love It

• Elegant pendulous flowers with a graceful, refined appearance.
• Attractive foliage creates a lush and vibrant backdrop.
• Beautiful flowing growth that works well in elevated displays.
• Ideal for hanging baskets, pots, window boxes, and containers.
• Adds seasonal colour and movement to patios and sheltered spaces.
• Performs well in partial shade and protected positions.

Plant & Care

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade. Keep the soil evenly moist during the growing season and feed regularly while the plant is actively flowering. Remove faded flowers to encourage fresh blooms and prune lightly after flowering to maintain a healthy, attractive shape.

Did You Know?

Fuchsias are particularly valued for the way their flowers hang naturally from the stems, making them excellent plants for elevated displays. ‘Bella Laura’ can be raised above ground level to showcase its pendant flowers and create a beautiful cascading effect over the sides of pots and baskets.

Add a touch of timeless sophistication to your space with the gorgeous Ficus Benjamina  'Variegata'. This lovely broadleaf evergreen tree is a true showstopper, boasting pointed, glossy oval leaves beautifully variegated with shades of deep green and rich cream. Whether you want to brighten up a stark indoor corner or elevate your outdoor patio area, this resillient plant adapts wonderfully to both roles. Designed by nature to be versatile, the Variegated Weeping Fig responds beautifully to pruning and can easily be clipped and shaped into any size. This is the perfect choice for creating a striking ornamental feature. 

Why You'll Love It:

• Beautiful variegated foliage.
• Adaptable to pruning, perfect for custom topiaries, hedges or sculpted indoor trees.
• Thrives equally well as a living room accent or a classy addition to a shaded patio.
• Ideal for busy plant parents since it only needs watering once the soil dries out completely.

Plant & Care

Benjamina has medium water requirements and loves a spot in bright, indirect light.  Only water the soil when it has completely dried out and do not leave this plant in standing water. 

Did You Know?

The sharply pointed tips on these leaves are actually a built-in rainforest feature called a "drip tip". In the wild, they act like miniature water slides, funneling heavy rain off the leaves as quickly as possible to keep the plant dry and prevent fungal growth.

The Aztec Gold Bromeliad is a dazzling tropical plant that brings a burst of colour and exotic flair to any space. With its bold rosette of arching, strap‑like leaves and a central flower spike that glows in shades of gold, orange, and red, it is a living jewel for patios, interiors, and shaded garden corners. Native to the bromeliad family of South America, Aechmea ‘Aztec Gold’ thrives in Cape Town’s climate when given bright, indirect light and regular moisture, rewarding growers with long‑lasting blooms that can persist for months. Even after flowering, its foliage remains striking, and new offsets (“pups”) emerge to continue the cycle. 

Note: Bromeliads are epiphytic by nature, meaning they absorb water and nutrients through their central cup and leaves. They are not drought‑tolerant outdoors but are easy‑care indoors when watered correctly. With its amazing colorful bloom girdled with a crown of deep green leaves, Bromelia does a good job in catching the eye. This exotic beauty comes in many shapes and varieties, and make a very interesting indoor plant. A bromelia plant has the uncommon characteristic of only producing a single flower, but the bloom lasts for three to six months.

Why You’ll Love It

• Striking golden flower spike with tropical flair.
• Long‑lasting blooms that persist for months.
• Compact size perfect for patios, interiors, and containers.
• Evergreen foliage with architectural rosette form.
• Easy‑care and produces offsets for new plants.

Plant & Care

Place in bright, indirect light or semi‑shade. Keep the central cup filled with fresh water and flush regularly to prevent stagnation. Water the soil lightly, allowing it to dry slightly between waterings. Fertilize sparingly with diluted liquid feed during the growing season. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage pups, which can be separated and replanted once mature.

Did You Know?

Bromeliads like Aechmea ‘Aztec Gold’ are natural epiphytes, often found clinging to trees in tropical forests. They collect rainwater in their central cups, creating tiny ecosystems where insects, frogs, and even small animals find shelter. The name “Aztec Gold” reflects its treasure‑like bloom, a golden beacon that can last for months, making it one of the most rewarding ornamental bromeliads for collectors and decorators.

Fuchsia ‘Bella Angela’ is a graceful and floriferous variety that brings plenty of charm to summer displays. Its elegant, hanging flowers appear amongst fresh green foliage, creating a lively combination of colour, texture, and movement.  This hardy fuchsia adds fabulous flower power to your garden.  It produces a colourful display of stunning purple blooms with contrasting bright red petals. 

Naturally suited to elevated planting, ‘Bella Angela’ makes a beautiful feature in hanging baskets and containers, where its flowering stems can spill freely over the edges. It also works wonderfully in sheltered garden spaces, adding a romantic touch to patios, balconies, courtyards, and partially shaded borders.

Why You’ll Love It

• Attractive pendulous flowers with a graceful, elegant form.
• Floriferous growth creates a colourful seasonal display.
• Lovely cascading habit for raised and elevated planting.
• Ideal for hanging baskets, pots, window boxes, and containers.
• Excellent for patios, balconies, courtyards, and sheltered borders.
• Performs well in partial shade and protected positions.
• A charming addition to fuchsia collections and summer planting schemes.

Plant & Care

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade. Keep evenly moist during active growth and feed regularly while flowering. Remove faded flowers to encourage further blooms and prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape.

Did You Know?

Fuchsia ‘Bella Angela’ is particularly well suited to displays where its flowers can be viewed from below. Raising the plant in a hanging basket or elevated container allows its naturally pendant blooms to become a focal point, while the trailing stems create an attractive, flowing silhouette.

Fuchsia ‘Bella Sophia’ is a charming and graceful variety that brings an elegant touch to summer planting. Its pendulous flowers are beautifully displayed amongst dense green foliage, creating a soft, flowing effect that catches the eye without overpowering its surroundings.

Ideal for adding interest to sheltered outdoor spaces, ‘Bella Sophia’ looks particularly attractive when its naturally arching stems are given room to cascade and develop. From a feature pot on the patio to a colourful hanging display, this versatile fuchsia adds plenty of character to the garden throughout its flowering season.

Why You’ll Love It

• Beautiful pendant flowers with an elegant, graceful form.
• Naturally arching growth creates an attractive cascading effect.
• Lush green foliage provides a fresh, vibrant backdrop.
• Excellent for feature pots, hanging baskets, window boxes, and raised containers.
• Adds colour and movement to patios, balconies, courtyards, and sheltered borders.
• Well suited to partially shaded positions.
• A lovely addition to collections of unusual and ornamental fuchsias.

Plant & Care

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade. Keep evenly moist during the growing season and feed regularly while flowering. Remove faded blooms to encourage continued flowering and prune lightly after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Did You Know?

Fuchsia ‘Bella Sophia’ makes an especially attractive feature when planted at eye level or raised above the ground. This allows its pendant flowers and naturally arching stems to be viewed from below, highlighting the graceful form that gives fuchsias their distinctive appeal.

Dipladenia ‘Pink’ 2-in-1 (Mandevilla sp.) brings tropical charm to Cape Town gardens with its beautiful pink, trumpet-shaped flowers and glossy green foliage. This eye-catching flowering plant is ideal for patios, balconies, containers and sunny outdoor spaces. Its climbing or trailing growth makes it perfect for trellises, obelisks and decorative pots, adding vibrant colour throughout the warmer months.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Bright pink, trumpet-shaped flowers.
• Glossy foliage for a lush tropical look.
• Ideal for containers, trellises and patio displays.
• Long flowering season in warm conditions.

Plant & Care

Plant in a sunny to partially shaded position with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during active growth, keeping the soil lightly moist but never waterlogged. Feed with a flowering plant fertiliser during the growing season and provide support if you want it to climb. Protect from cold and frost during winter.

Did You Know?

The unique appeal of Dipladenia ‘Pink’ 2-in-1 lies in its versatile growth habit. It can create a cascading display in containers or be trained upwards on a trellis, allowing you to style it to suit your space. Its glossy evergreen foliage provides a beautiful backdrop for its trumpet-shaped flowers, keeping your display looking lush between flowering flushes.

A magnificent shrub that will flower continuously from spring to autumn. Fantastic in pots as well as flower beds. Dipladenias dislike being planted against a hot wall. It is best to let them climb up an airy trellis next to the wall if necessary. An absolute favourite of ours.

Pomegranate Pazz is a productive, deciduous fruit tree prized for its large, dark red fruit with sweet, juicy arils and soft seeds. The rich-flavoured arils are delicious eaten fresh or used for juicing, desserts and preserves. In the Western Cape, Pazz pomegranates are generally harvested from early March.

Strong-growing and upright, Pazz is an excellent choice for home orchards and productive gardens. It is self-pollinating, wind tolerant and water smart once established. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil for healthy growth and good fruit production.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Large, dark red fruit with sweet, juicy arils.
• Soft-seeded variety, making it particularly enjoyable to eat.
• Excellent for fresh eating, juicing and preserves.
• Self-pollinating, so a second tree is not required.
• Wind tolerant and water smart once established.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing and during flowering and fruit development, then reduce watering once established. Feed in spring with a suitable fruit-tree fertiliser and prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage healthy growth.

Did You Know?

Pomegranates do not continue to ripen after picking, so allow the fruit to mature fully on the tree for the best flavour. 

Mandevilla Diamantina® Citrine Yellow is a radiant climber shrub with clusters of cheerful, golden-yellow trumpet-shaped blooms that light up the garden from spring into early autumn. Shining against glossy green foliage, it brings warmth and brightness to flower beds, patio pots, or trellises. Its uplifting colour makes it a true jewel among Dipladenias — rare to find and always in demand. Gardeners are truly lucky to get their hands on one of these!

Like all Diamantina® varieties, Citrine Yellow thrives in full sun and moist, free-draining soil. Water regularly, feed during the growing season, and protect from frost in cooler areas. Avoid planting directly against hot walls; instead, allow this climber shrub to twine naturally on airy supports. Beautiful, resilient, and rarely available, this sought-after Dipladenia is a collector’s delight for Cape Town and Western Cape gardens.

The Money Tree Bonsai is a miniature expression of tropical elegance, combining the symbolism of prosperity with the artistry of bonsai cultivation. Unlike the tall braided forms, this compact version is carefully trained to remain small, with its braided trunk and lush, hand‑shaped leaves scaled down into a refined, tabletop form. It is the perfect plant for those who want the aura of a Money Tree but in a size that fits desks, shelves, and intimate spaces. In Cape Town’s climate, it thrives indoors year‑round, bringing a sense of calm and balance to modern living. Its glossy foliage unfurls like green stars, while the braided trunk tells a story of patience and craftsmanship. In Feng Shui, the bonsai form is especially prized for channeling prosperity into personal spaces, making it a thoughtful gift for new ventures, milestones, or simply to invite harmony into the home. The Money Tree Bonsai is more than a plant. It's a living symbol of abundance, artistry, and serenity, scaled perfectly for everyday spaces.

Why You’ll Love It

• Compact bonsai form, perfect for desks and shelves.
• Braided trunk with lush, star‑shaped foliage.
• Symbol of prosperity and harmony in Feng Shui.
• Thrives indoors in Cape Town’s climate.
• Safe for pets and family‑friendly.

Plant & Care

Place in bright, indirect light or semi‑shade. Water moderately, allowing the topsoil to dry between waterings; reduce watering in winter (June to August). Avoid overwatering, as roots are sensitive to rot. Fertilize lightly during the growing season (spring to summer). Prune carefully to maintain bonsai proportions and rotate occasionally for even growth.

Did You Know?

The Money Tree Bonsai is a modern adaptation of an ancient art. While bonsai originated in China and Japan as a way to capture the essence of nature in miniature form, combining it with the Pachira Money Tree created a plant that embodies both prosperity and artistry. Each bonsai is hand‑trained, meaning no two are ever alike, making your plant a unique living sculpture that grows with you.

Elegant and beautifully refined, Fuchsia ‘Bella Bianca’ is admired for its graceful flowers in soft white and delicate blush tones. The luminous blooms create a sophisticated display, standing out beautifully against its lush green foliage.

With its charming, pendulous flowers and attractive growth habit, ‘Bella Bianca’ is a wonderful choice for hanging baskets, containers, patios, and sheltered garden spaces. Its soft colouring brings a fresh, romantic feel to summer displays, making it an especially appealing addition to a collection of fuchsias.

Why You’ll Love It

• Elegant flowers in soft white with delicate blush tones.
• Graceful, pendulous blooms that create a beautifully refined display.
• Attractive foliage provides a lush backdrop for the flowers.
• Ideal for hanging baskets, pots, containers, and sheltered borders.
• Perfect for patios and partially shaded garden spaces.
• A lovely choice for collectors and fuchsia enthusiasts.

Plant & Care

Plant in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Position in partial shade or gentle morning sun, protecting the plant from strong afternoon heat. Keep the soil consistently moist, particularly during periods of active growth and flowering, while avoiding waterlogged conditions.

Feed regularly throughout the growing season to support healthy growth and abundant flowering. Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Prune lightly after flowering to help maintain a compact, healthy shape and encourage fresh growth.

Did You Know?

Fuchsia ‘Bella Bianca’ is prized for its delicate colouring and elegant flowers, offering a softer alternative to the more intensely coloured fuchsia varieties. Its pale blooms create a beautifully understated display and are particularly effective when planted where their graceful, pendulous form can be appreciated up close.

A show-stopping favourite, Fuchsia ‘Millennium’ is prized for its large, double blooms in rich magenta and deep purple tones, creating an almost velvety, dramatic display. Its graceful, semi-trailing habit makes it especially beautiful spilling from hanging baskets, pots, and raised containers.

Flowering later in the season, ‘Millennium’ brings colour and elegance to patios and shaded garden spaces. With its lush foliage and striking pendulous flowers, it is a wonderful choice for adding a touch of sophistication to any collection.

Why You’ll Love It

• Large, double blooms in rich magenta and deep purple.
• Semi-trailing habit, perfect for baskets and containers.
• Strong growth with an abundant floral display.
• Excellent for patios, pots, hanging baskets, and sheltered borders.
• Thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
• A striking choice for collectors and fuchsia enthusiasts.

Plant & Care

Plant in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Position in partial shade or gentle morning sun, protecting the plant from harsh afternoon heat. Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. Feed regularly while actively growing to encourage abundant flowering, and remove spent blooms to promote fresh growth. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, vigorous shape.

Did You Know?

Fuchsia ‘Millennium’ is a semi-trailing variety with strong growth and large double flowers, making it particularly well suited to hanging baskets and containers. Its deep, almost black-purple inner petals contrast beautifully with the brighter magenta outer petals, giving the flowers their distinctive, dramatic appearance. 

A graceful addition to any garden, Fuchsia ‘Bella Julia’ charms with elegant, pendulous flowers and lush green foliage. Its delicate blooms create a beautiful splash of colour in shady and semi-shaded spaces, making it ideal for patios, hanging baskets, borders, and statement pots.

With its romantic form and generous flowering, ‘Bella Julia’ is perfect for bringing softness and movement to the garden. Whether displayed in a container or planted among other shade-loving favourites, this versatile fuchsia adds timeless beauty to any collection.

Why You’ll Love It

• Elegant, pendulous blooms create a striking display.
• Thrives in partial shade and cooler, sheltered positions.
• Lush foliage adds texture and year-round garden appeal.
• Excellent for cottage-style, romantic, and container gardens.
• A charming choice for collectors and fuchsia enthusiast

Plant & Care

Plant in rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Position in partial shade or gentle morning sun, protecting it from harsh afternoon heat. Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging. Feed regularly during the growing season to encourage abundant flowering. Remove spent flowers and prune lightly after flowering to maintain a healthy, compact shape.

Did You Know?

Fuchsias are renowned for their distinctive, dangling flowers and are especially attractive to pollinators. Their preference for cooler, sheltered conditions makes them excellent choices for adding colour and character to shaded gardens and containers.

This special 3-in-1 climber shrub offers triple the impact with pink, white and red flowers in a single pot for an even more magnificent display. Flowering continuously from spring through to autumn, it produces an abundance of trumpet-shaped blooms set against glossy green foliage. Perfect for pots, flower beds, or climbing up an airy trellis.

As with all Dipladenias, avoid planting directly against hot walls. Instead, allow them to climb naturally on a light support for best results. Thriving in full sun with moist, free-draining soil, this variety is easy to grow, responds well to regular watering and feeding, and rewards you with months of vibrant colour. A true favourite for gardeners wanting maximum effect with minimal effort.

Bella Fuchsia ‘Hilda’ is a compact, semi-trailing Fuchsia with elegant, pendulous flowers in rosy-red and white. The Bella series is known for early flowering, excellent branching and a long flowering season, making Hilda particularly well suited to patio pots and hanging baskets. Its lush green foliage and graceful blooms also make it a beautiful choice for shaded borders and smaller garden spaces.

Why You’ll Love It

• Elegant, hanging blooms create a graceful garden display.
• Excellent for shady and semi-shaded spaces.
• Ideal for pots, patios, hanging baskets, and borders.
• Lush foliage adds texture and colour between flowering periods.
• A beautiful choice for cottage-style and romantic gardens.
• Compact and versatile, making it easy to enjoy in smaller spaces.

Plant & Care

Plant in rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Position in partial shade or a spot with gentle morning sun, protected from harsh afternoon heat. Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. Feed regularly during the growing season to encourage continuous flowering, and remove spent flowers as needed to keep the plant neat and encourage continued flowering.

Did You Know?

The Bella series was bred for compact growth, excellent branching and early flowering. Its neat habit and long flowering season make it particularly well suited to containers and hanging baskets.