Lavender 'Margaret Roberts' | Lavandula x intermedia
Regular price R 49.95This hardy, fragrant lavender variety delights with tall spikes of purple-blue flowers from late spring (October) through early autumn (March) in Cape Town’s Mediterranean climate. Renowned for its strong aroma and long flowering season, it’s perfect for hedges, borders, pots, or as a pollinator-friendly ornamental. Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is highly water-wise once established.
Plant in full sun with sandy, well-drained soil. Water sparingly once established, as lavender prefers dry conditions. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Avoid overwatering during Cape Town’s winter rainfall season. Replace older plants every 5–7 years to keep your lavender hedge fresh and vigorous.
Lavender ‘Margaret Roberts’ was named after the famous South African herbalist Margaret Roberts, who championed the use of herbs in everyday life and helped popularise lavender as both a garden plant and a household remedy.
| Botanical Name | Lavandula x intermedia |
| Growth Expectancy | 1m H x 1m W |
| Position | Sun |
| Water Smart | Yes |
| Indigenous | No |
Plectranthus 'Magic Mona' Pink (PBR) | Mona Lavender Series
Regular price R 69.95The Magic Mona Pink is a dazzling new addition to the beloved Mona Lavender range, bred in South Africa and protected under Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR). It is admired for its upright spikes of soft pink flowers that appear in autumn (March-May) and again in spring (September-November), lighting up shady corners when many other plants are quiet. Its lush, glossy green foliage with purple undersides adds year‑round interest, while the blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it both ornamental and wildlife‑friendly. Perfect for containers, borders, shady beds, and indoor décor, this compact perennial thrives in semi‑shade to light shade, bringing colour and vibrancy where few plants succeed. A truly enchanting plant that combines South African breeding excellence with effortless beauty, the Magic Mona Pink is a must‑have for collectors and gardeners alike.
Plant in semi‑shade to light shade in fertile, well‑drained soil. Water moderately. It's is water‑wise once established but appreciates regular moisture during flowering. Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer in spring and autumn to encourage blooms. Pinch back stems after flowering to maintain a neat, bushy shape. Protect from heavy frost, though it tolerates Cape Town’s mild winters well.
The Mona Lavender series, including Magic Mona Pink, was developed by South African breeders and has gained international acclaim for bringing vibrant colour to shady gardens. Unlike many shade plants, it flowers generously twice a year, making it a global ambassador of Cape horticultural innovation.
| Botanical Name | Plectranthus 'Magic Mona' |
| Growth Expectancy | 50cm W x 60cm H |
| Position | Semi-shade - Shade |
| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | Yes |
