by Wade John Beckett | Feb 16, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Evergreen, Large shrub or small tree, Sun to Partial Shade, Very Cold Hardy, Water in summer, Water-wise
A small to a medium-sized, evergreen tree. Buddleja saligna, False Olive, or witolienhout, is one of our fastest-growing, most water-wise, and cold-resistant trees. It has a gray-green appearance except when it is in flower when it turns white or cream under the...
by Wade John Beckett | Feb 6, 2021 | Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Evergreen, Fairly Cold Hardy, Shrub, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise, Wildlife Friendly
Certainly one of South Africa’s most beautiful and desirable ornamental shrubs, Bauhinia natalensis is a cheerful garden plant. Common names include Dainty Bauhinia, Natal Bauhinia, Fyn bauhinia and Natalbeesklou. It usually grows to 2m by 3m. It has delicate white...
by Wade John Beckett | Feb 2, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Evergreen, Fairly Cold Hardy, Groundcovers, Regular water, Sun to Partial Shade
Asystasia gangetica is an attractive groundcover with dark green leaves and masses of miniature Mackaya bella-like white flowers. It grows well in the partial shade of tree canopies as well as in full sun. It is a must for butterfly friendly gardens as it is the...
by Wade John Beckett | Jan 30, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Full Sun, Succulent, Water-wise
One of the best-known Aloes in Gauteng, Aloe marlothii’s beautiful shape, and stunning flowers make it much sought after as a specimen plant in local gardens and elsewhere in southern Africa. Their bright flowers are nectar-rich and will attract sunbirds and other...
by Wade John Beckett | Jan 28, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Shrub, Succulent, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
Aloe arborescens (Krantz Aloe, Kransaalwyn) is probably the most widely grown of all the Aloes. A succulent shrub typically grows up to 2 metres tall with a 3 metre spread, it is one of the most free-flowering and showiest of all the Aloe species. It can be used...
by Wade John Beckett | Jan 25, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Large shrub or small tree, Sun or Shade, Water-wise
Acokanthera oppositifolia is evergreen, a large, shrub or small tree that has dark green leaves. In early spring, it gets lovely clusters of white and pink, fragrant flowers that are followed by attractive purple to black berries. Although poisonous, it is safe to...
