by Ayesh | Aug 27, 2018 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Cold Hardy, Deciduous, Full Sun, Plants with thorns, Small to medium Trees, Water-wise
Vachellia tortilis, the Umbrella Thorn or Haak-en-steek, is the symbol of most peoples idea of the perfect African tree. A medium to large, spreading ‘umbrella’ crowned tree, Vachellia tortilils is one of southern Africa’s most iconic trees....
by Ayesh | Aug 24, 2018 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Cold Hardy, Deciduous to Evergreen, Small to medium Trees, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
Heteropyxis natalensis has eye-catching autumn foliage and bark that rivals that of silver birches. A small to medium ornamental tree, Heteropyxis natalensis has a most attractive crown and mature stems and branches have beautiful bark that rivals that of...
by Ayesh | Aug 18, 2018 | Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Full Sun, Scramblers, Shrub, Water-wise
Plumbago auriculata is one of our most versatile garden plants, that can be used in so many different ways, and it is beautiful. A scrambling shrub with large clusters of attractive, sky-blue or white flowers, Plumbago auriculata has become one of southern Africa’s...
by Ayesh | Aug 17, 2018 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Cold Hardy, Deciduous to Evergreen, Shrub, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
Ocimum labiatum, the Pink Sage, is an attractive plant that produces masses of pink or mauve flowers from early summer till late autumn. Ocimum labiatum (=Orthosiphon labiatus), Pink Sage or Shell Bush, is a very ornamental garden shrub. It bears...
by Ayesh | Aug 16, 2018 | Bee Friendly, Bulbous plants, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Evergreen, Groundcovers, More Sun than Shade, Very Cold Hardy, Water-wise
Tulbaghia violacea, Wild Garlic is a very popular groundcover with landscapers and gardeners because of its showy mauve-pink flowers, interesting leaf texture and general hardiness. Mass planted, this species creates a striking display while in flower....
by Ayesh | Aug 15, 2018 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Deciduous to Evergreen, Fairly Cold Hardy, Large shrub or small tree, Shrub, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
Ochna serrulata, Carnival Bush or Small-leaved Plane, is one of the first shrubs to flower in very early spring. The flowers often appear before the lovely bronze young leaves. A beautiful semi-deciduous, ornamental shrub, Ochna serrulata heralds the onset of...
