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Highly recommended for its prolific growth, the Salt Bush lends itself beautifully to marvelous formal applications, including crafting shaped balls and clipped hedges.

When planting, choose a well-drained soil location with full to partial sun exposure for optimal results. The fantastic silvery-grey foliage of the Salt Bush not only adds to its own allure, but also showcases the colors of the plants planted around it, creating a visually stunning landscape.

The Coast Silver Oak is a hardy, fast‑growing indigenous tree that brings shimmering beauty and resilience to Cape Town gardens. Its striking silvery‑grey leaves, dark green above and pale beneath, create a two‑tone effect that dances in the wind and brightens coastal landscapes. In Cape Town’s Western Cape climate, it produces clusters of creamy‑white flowers from late spring into midsummer (October-January), followed by fluffy seed heads that add texture and interest. Perfect for screening, windbreaks, or as a feature tree, the Coast Silver Oak thrives in full sun and is especially suited to coastal conditions where salt spray and wind challenge other plants. Bring shimmering foliage and indigenous strength to your garden with Coast Silver Oak (Brachylaena discolor).

Why You’ll Love It

• Silvery foliage that glows in Cape Town’s coastal light.
• Flowers from October to January, adding seasonal interest.
• Indigenous, water‑wise, and perfectly adapted to local conditions.
• Excellent for screening, windbreaks, or feature planting.
• Hardy and resilient, thriving in coastal and urban gardens.

Plant & Care

Plant Brachylaena discolor in full sun with well‑drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, especially in Cape Town’s dry summer months (December-March), but once mature it is highly water‑wise. Prune lightly to shape or control size, though it naturally forms a graceful, upright canopy. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth.  Prune off the lower branches to form a shade tree; and if space is limited, grow it in a large pot.

Did You Know?

The Coast Silver Oak is not a true oak but belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae). Its silvery foliage has long been admired in indigenous landscaping, and it is often used to stabilise coastal dunes thanks to its tolerance of wind and salt spray.

Alternanthera Brasiliana 'Purple Prince' adds stunning foliage color and interest to garden beds and containers with its beautiful shades of burgundy and purple that intensify in cooler weather.

Why You'll Love It:
• Easy-care variety that requires very little shaping
• Forms neat and compact mounding groundcover
• Spreading habit perfect for colorful borders
• Excellent for cascading displays in mixed pots and hanging baskets
• Provides months of vibrant color as groundcover or accent planting
• Can spill attractively over container edges

Planting & Care:
Plant 30cm apart for groundcover effect or use in containers where it can spill attractively over edges. Feed monthly during growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer to maintain rich foliage color and encourage dense, bushy growth.

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.

One of the brightest ways to define your garden, Duranta 'Nonna's Gold' shines with vivid golden foliage that holds its colour all year. Fast-growing and easy to shape, it's ideal for hedges, borders, or topiary. In summer, delicate lilac-blue flowers add contrast before small berries form. Plant it where you want quick structure, vibrant colour, and low-maintenance impact – perfect along driveways, boundaries, or as a bold feature in mixed plantings.

Perfect for creating colorful, wildlife-friendly gardens. Learn how to attract butterflies to your garden with flowering plants like Duranta, or discover how to create a bird garden that supports local wildlife with berry-producing plants.

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.

Imagine a living wall of golden light in your garden, that’s the magic of the Gold Leyland Cypress. This fast‑growing evergreen conifer is renowned for its brilliant golden‑yellow foliage, which glows in Cape Town’s sunshine and remains vibrant through every season. In late winter to early spring (August–September), subtle pollen cones appear, adding a touch of seasonal charm before the foliage takes centre stage again. With its dense, upright growth habit, the Gold Rider is the ultimate choice for privacy hedges, windbreaks, and screening, while also standing out as a bold ornamental specimen. What makes it irresistible is its versatility: plant it as a formal hedge to frame your property, use it to shield your garden from coastal winds, or let it shine as a golden feature tree. Its resilience in Cape Town’s climate, thriving in full sun, tolerating semi‑shade, and flourishing even in coastal conditions. This means you’ll enjoy beauty without fuss. The Gold Leyland Cypress doesn’t just fill space; it transforms it, bringing warmth, elegance, and structure to your outdoor living.

Why You’ll Love It

• Golden foliage that glows in every season.
• Subtle pollen cones in late winter add interest.
• Rapid growth makes it perfect for hedges and screens.
• Hardy and adaptable to Cape Town’s coastal winds.
• Adds instant elegance and structure to any garden design.

Plant & Care

Plant in well‑drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly during the first year to establish strong roots, then reduce as the tree becomes drought‑tolerant. Prune lightly to maintain shape or encourage dense hedging. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture during Cape Town’s dry summers. A spring feed with a balanced fertiliser will keep the foliage lush and golden.

Did You Know?

The Leyland Cypress is a hybrid between Cupressus macrocarpa and Chamaecyparis nootkatensis. The ‘Gold Rider’ cultivar was introduced in the 1980s and quickly became a favourite worldwide for its luminous foliage. In Cape Town gardens, it not only provides privacy and wind protection but also acts as a natural “sun catcher,” reflecting golden light into outdoor spaces even in the cooler months.

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.

A hardy, evergreen shrub that thrives where few others can. Native to Australia, this versatile plant is celebrated for its fine-textured, grey-green foliage arranged in neat whorls, giving it a rosemary-like appearance. In Cape Town’s climate, it produces clusters of delicate white to pale lilac flowers from September through February (spring to summer), often blooming intermittently throughout the year. Perfect for coastal gardens, hedging, screening, or low-maintenance borders, Westringia fruticosa is highly tolerant of wind, salt spray, and sandy soils. It flourishes in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal water once established, making it an excellent choice for waterwise landscaping. 
Bring resilience and elegance to your garden with the Australian Coastal Rosemary – Westringia fruticosa.

Why You’ll Love It

• Produces dainty white flowers for months on end.
• Highly tolerant of coastal winds and salty air.
• Dense, bushy growth makes it ideal for hedges or screening.
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators to your garden.

Plant & Care

Plant Westringia fruticosa in well-draining soil, ideally sandy or loamy, and position it in full sun to semi-shade. Water moderately during establishment, then reduce as it becomes drought-hardy. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, rounded shape. It tolerates coastal conditions exceptionally well, making it a reliable choice for exposed sites.

Did You Know?

Despite its name, Coastal Rosemary is not related to culinary rosemary. It belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is prized purely for its ornamental value and toughness in harsh conditions.

Philodendron ‘Rojo Congo’ (Plant Breeder’s Rights protected variety) is a bold, tropical statement plant that instantly transforms interiors with its dramatic, glossy foliage. This self-heading philodendron produces large, paddle-shaped leaves that unfurl in rich shades of burgundy-red before maturing into deep, lustrous green, creating a captivating multi-tonal display that evolves beautifully as the plant grows. Evergreen and long-lived, it provides year-round interest and architectural presence in Cape Town homes.

Native to tropical regions of South America, this philodendron adapts well to indoor conditions in the Western Cape, thriving in bright, indirect light and tolerating lower-light corners with ease.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Striking foliage that shifts from burgundy-red to glossy green
• Upright, compact growth habit perfect for smaller spaces
• Naturally filters indoor air pollutants for a healthier home
• Evergreen presence with year-round colour and drama
• Low-maintenance and forgiving, ideal for busy plant lovers
• Thrives in Cape Town interiors with minimal fuss

Planting & Care:

Place your Rojo Congo in bright, indirect light, avoiding harsh direct sun which can scorch its leaves. Water when the top few centimetres of soil feel dry, typically weekly in summer and every 10–14 days in winter, ensuring good drainage to prevent overwatering. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season (spring through early autumn in Cape Town), reducing in winter. Wipe leaves occasionally to maintain their glossy sheen, and prune any yellowing foliage at the base to keep the plant looking fresh.

Each new leaf emerges in a vibrant red flush before slowly deepening into green. It’s like watching a living artwork unfold in your home.

Note: Toxic to pets and small children if ingested.

Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina Domestica) is an elegant, ornamental evergreen shrub that can very successfully be used as a hedge plant and is easily pruned to the desired height. Known for its leaves that change from green in summer to brilliant red in autumn and winter, while sprays of white flowers in spring transform into scarlet berries.

Why You'll Love It:
• Elegant, ornamental evergreen shrub
• Sprays of white flowers in spring
• Scarlet berries add seasonal interest from late summer through winter
• Can very successfully be used as a hedge plant
• Easily pruned to the desired height
• Perfect for containers and pots
• Attracts birds with berries
• Low maintenance once established

Planting & Care:
Plant 60-80cm apart for hedging in sun to semi-shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes more drought-tolerant. Prune to maintain desired height and shape. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage healthy growth and vibrant foliage color.

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.