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![]() A SELECTION OF THE BEST SOUTH AFRICAN
INDIGENOUS PERENNIALS AND GROUND COVERS.
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| AGAPANTHUS AFRICANUS
VARIEGATED ~ Dwarf variegated agapanthus. Evergreen, tufted perennial. Frost resistant. This dwarf species grows arround 30cm tall and has attractive variegated leaves.Blue flowers in spring and summer. Plant in sun or shade in any soil. Attracts insects and birds. The flowers can be used in flower arrangements. Good to stabilize soil and to prevent erosion. |
1L
- R10,00 In stock |
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| AGAPANTHUS "NANA BLUE" ~ Dwarf agapanthus. Evergreen, tufted perennial. Frost resistant. Blue flowers in spring and summer. Plant in sun or shade in any soil. Attracts insects and birds. The flowers can be used in flower arrangements. Good to stabilize soil and to prevent erosion. |
1,25L
- R8,00 In stock |
| AGAPANTHUS
'NANA WHITE" ~ Miniature agapanthus. Evergreen, tufted perennial. Frost resistant. White flowers in spring and summer. Plant in sun or shade in any soil. Attracts insects and birds. The flowers can be used in flower arrangements. Good to stabilize soil and to prevent erosion. |
1L
- R8,00 In stock |
| AGAPANTHUS PETER
PAN. Evergreen, dwarf Agapanthus with tall flower spikes and cheerful, blue flowers much larger than A. nana. Thrives in semi shade, or full sun if watered regularly. Plant in a composted soil. Good cut flowers. |
1,25L
- R10,00 In stock |
| AGAPANTHUS
PRAECOX " BLUE" ~ Common agapanthus. Hardy, evergreen perennial. Frost resistant. Blue flowers in summer. Plant in sun or shade in any soil. Attracts insects and birds. The flowers can be used in flower arrangements. Good to stabilize soil and to prevent erosion. |
2,5L
- R8,00 In stock |
| AGAPANTHUS
PRAECOX 'WHITE"~ Common agapanthus. Hardy, evergreen perennial. Frost resistant. White flowers in summer. Plant in sun or shade in any soil. Attracts insects and birds. The flowers can be used in flower arrangements. Good to stabilize soil and to prevent erosion. |
1,25L
- R8,00 In stock |
| ARCTOTIS
STOECHADIFOLIA ~ Silver
arctotis - kusgousblom. Evergreen, fast growing, sprawling perennial ground cover. Silver leaves that are scented when bruised. Creamy to light yellow daisy like flowers from spring to summer. The plants spread very quickly forming a grey carpet. Plant in a well drained soil and in full sun as the flowers will only open with sunlight. Good to retain the soil. |
2L
- R4,50 In stock |
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ARCTOTIS
STOECHADIFOLIA "LITTLE
PINK" ~ Pink arctotis - kusgousblom.
Evergreen, fast growing, sprawling perennial ground cover. Silver leaves that are scented when bruised. Pink daisy like flowers from spring to summer. The plants spread very quickly forming a grey carpet. Plant in a well drained soil and in full sun as the flowers will only open with sunlight. Good to retain the soil. |
2L
- R4,50 In stock |
| ARISTEA
AFRICANA ~ "Blue stars". Hardy, evergreen perennial bulbous plant. Grass-like short leaves growing in tufts. Blue flowers in spring and summer. Grows best in moist conditions. Plant it in semi-shade.. |
1L
- R8,00 Out of stock |
| ARISTEA
ECKLONII ~ "Blue stars". Hardy, evergreen perennial bulbous plant. Leaves in a fan shaped. Blue flowers in spring and summer. Grows best in moist conditions. It requires morning sun as the flowers open in succession early in the day. |
2,5L
- R9,00 In stock |
| ASPARAGUS
DENSIFLORUS MAZEPA ~ Asparagus fern. Evergreen perennial. Drought and frost resistant. Plant in shade to semi-shade. Prune it back once a year to keep it neat. Good for containers and hanging baskets. Small flowers are followed by showy bright red berries, which each have one large black seed in them. The berries are attractive to birds and may be spread by them. |
5L
- R20,00 Out of stock |
| ASPARAGUS
DENSIFLORUS MEYERSII ~ Cat's tail fern. Evergreen perennial. Hardy. Can be used as a ground cover or a container plant. Plant in sun to shade. Bright green soft foliage that looks like cat's tails. Small flowers are followed by showy bright red berries, which each have one large black seed in them. The berries are attractive to birds and may be spread by them. |
5L
- R30,00 In stock |
| ASPARAGUS
DENSIFLORUS SPRENGUERI ~ Asparagus fern. |
4L
- R20,00 In stock |
| ASYSTASIA
GANGETICA
~ Creeping foxglove - Isihobo (Z). Evergreen spreading ground cover, about 500 mm high. Semi-hardy. White-cream flowers in spring and summer. Plant it in full sun to full shade in a good soil. Edible leaves than can be used in the same way as spinach. Good for container and hanging baskets. |
1,25L
- R5,50 In stock |
| CARISSA
MACROCARPA "Green carpet " ~ Dwarf natal plum. Spiny small shrub. Evergreen. Drought and frost resistant. Dark green glossy leaves. Scented white flowers and red edible fruits on and off all year round. It can be used as a ground cover. |
2L
- R10,00 In stock |
| CHEILANTHES VIRIDIS. Evergreen, hardy fern with dark green foliage. Plant in shade and water regularly for the best results. Good pot plant for indoors. |
4L
- R25,00 Out of stock |
| CHLOROPHYTUM
BOWKERI. Evergreen, clump froming perennial ground cover. The samll white flowers are carried on a long stem in mid-summer. Plant this fast growing plant in shade or semi-shade and give it average water for the best results. |
2,5L
- R9,00 In stock |
| CHLOROPHYTUM
COMOSUM ~ Hen-and-chikens. Evergreen, perennial ground cover. Green leaves. Good for hanging baskets. Plant in shade or semi-shade. Mass plant it to cover a shady area. |
2L
- R4,00 In stock |
| CHLOROPHYTUM
COMOSUM
VITTATUM
~ Hen-and-chikens. Evergreen, perennial ground cover. Variegated leaves. Good for hanging baskets. Plant in shade or semi-shade. Mass plant it to cover a shady area. |
2L
- R4,00 In stock |
| CINERARIA
SAXIFRAGA ~ Wild cineraria. Evergreen ground cover. Delicate foliage and masses of small yellow daisy-like flowers from spring to autumn. It is fast-growing and very easy to grow. Plant in well-drained soil, in full sun or semi-shade and add compost. It needs regular watering at least until established. |
1L
- R5,50 In stock |
| CLIFFORTIA
FERRUGINEA ~
Glastee, pypsteelbos,
teringtee. Evergreen ground cover up to 500mm in height. Drought resistant. This spreading plant from the rose family with glossy dark green toothed leaves bears small withe flowers in summer. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil. Also good for containers or hanging baskets. |
2,5L
- R10,00 Out of stock |
| DIASCIA
PINK. |
1L
- R6,00 Out of stock |
| DIETES
BICOLOR ~ Yellow wild iris. Evergreen perennial. Fast growing. Frost and drought resistant. Yellow flowers with black spots are displayed in talk stalks in summer. It will grow in any soil, but it does best with plenty of compost and regularly watering. Attracts bees, insects and insectivorous birds. |
2,5L
- R9,00 In stock |
| DIETES GRANDIFLORA ~ Wild iris. Evergreen perennial. Fast growing. Frost and drought resistant. White flowers. It will grow in any soil, but it does best with plenty of compost and regularly watering. Attracts bees, insects and insectivorous birds. |
2,5L
- R9,00 In stock |
| DIETES
IRIDOIDES ~ Wood iris. Evergreen perennial, growing shorter than dietes grandiflora. Fast growing. Frost and drought resistant. White flowers that only last a few hours, but the plant flower continually from spring to the summer. Plant in full sun or semi-shade. |
2,5L
- R9,00 In stock |
| DIMORPHOTECA
ECKLONIS. Cape marguerite, Van Staden's River daisy, Sundays River daisy, white daisy bush, - Kaapse magriet, jakkalsbos, Vanstadensrivier madeliefie, Sondagsrivier madeliefie. Evergreen, perennial plant of up to 1 m high. Daisy-like white flowers with a dark blue centre, mostly in spring but also in summer. Fast growing, frost hardy and drought resistant. Plant in full sun for a better flower display. |
2,5L
- R6,00 Out of stock |
| DIMORPHOTECA
JUCUNDA. Trailing pink daisy, trailing mauve daisy -
bergbietou,
bloubietou -
umasigcolo nkonekazi, u-Mesigcolo-nkonekazi (Z). Evergreen perennial ground cover. Frost and drought resistant. Deep, purple daisy-like flowers. Moderate water. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. |
2L
- R6,00 In stock |
| DIMORPHOTECA
JUCUNDA WHITE. Trailing white daisy. Evergreen perennial ground cover. Frost and drought resistant. White daisy-like flowers. Moderate water. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. |
2,5L
- R6,00 In stock |
| DYMONDIA
MARGARETAE ~ Vlei Daisy. Flat ground cover. Evergreen. Drought resistant. Ideal between stepping stones. Small yellow flowers from Oct to Dec. Plant in full sun or semi-shade. |
2L
- R6,50 In stock |
| FALKIA
REPENS ~ White carpet. Flat, mat forming, perennial ground cover. Evergreen. White paper-like flowers from Sept to Oct. It grows in full sun or shade. Ideal for planting between stepping stones. |
1L
- R5,50 In stock |
| FELICIA
AMELLOIDES BLUE~ Blue marguerite. Evergreen small bush of about 40cm tall. Very hardy. Plant it in full sun or semi-shade. Blue flowers all year round. Prune it back after each flowering to encourage new flowers and to keep it tidy. |
1,25L
- R8,00 In stock |
| FELICIA
AMELLOIDES WHITE~ White marguerite. Evergreen small bush of about 40cm tall . Very hardy. Plant it in full sun or semi-shade. White flowers all year round. Prune it back after each flowering to encourage new flowers and to keep it tidy |
2L
- R8,00 In stock |
| FELICIA
ERIGEROIDES ~
Wild Michaelmas daisy - isithelelo, ixhaphozi (Z). Evergreen, spreading perennial ground cover or small shrub. Fast growing. Small daisy-like pinkkish flowers in summer. Plant in full sun in a good soil and water well for the best results. Prune it back after each flowering to encourage new flowers and to keep it tidy. |
2,5L
- R8,00 Out of stock |
| GAZANIA
HIBRIDS. Evergreen perennial ground cover. Frost and drought hardy. Free flowering if deadheaded regularly. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil and water moderately. |
2,5L
- R8,00 In stock |
| GAZANIA
RIGENS ~ Trailing gazania. Evergreen. Excellent ground cover for large areas. A trailing mat-forming plant. Yellow daisy flowers in spring and summer. Very easy to grow. Frost and drought resistant and tolerant of wind. Fast growing. Prefers full sun, well drained soil and moderate water. |
2L
- R5,00 In stock |
| GAZANIA
RIGENS DAYBREAK: "BRIGHT YELLOW ". This variety bears large brilliant daisy flowers. Evergreen, compact plants of about 20 cms. The flowers will remain open under cloudy conditions. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. |
2L
- R9,00 In stock |
| GAZANIA
RIGENS DAYBREAK: "WHITE". This variety bears large brilliant daisy flowers. Evergreen, compact plants of about 20 cms. The flowers will remain open under cloudy conditions. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. |
2L
- R9,00 In stock |
| GAZANIA
SPLENDENS KISS: "GOLDEN FLAME". Very good garden performance from this variety. Frosty flower colours and silver foliage on short stems. Compact habit with excellent flower quality and multi flowering plants. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. Evergreen. |
2L
- R9,00 In stock |
| GAZANIA
SPLENDENS KISS: "ORANGE FLAME". Very good garden performance from this variety. Frosty flower colours and silver foliage on short stems. Compact habit with excellent flower quality and multi flowering plants. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil. Evergreen. |
2L
- R9,00 In stock |
| GERANIUM
INCANUM ~
Carpet
geranium - Horlosies, Vrouetee, Bergtee - ngope-sethsoha(S). Evergreen, trailing ground cover. Purple to lilac and white flowers most of the year with a peak in summer. Plant in full sun or semi-shade although it will flower better in full sun. |
1,25L
- R9,00 Out of stock |
| GERANIUM
MULTISECTUM ~ Crane's bill. Evergreen, trailing greyish ground cover, about 30 cms tall. Mauve flowers in summer. Plant in full sun in a good soil and water regularly for best results. Good for containers. |
1,25L
- R9,00 Out of stock |
| GERBERA JAMESONII ~
Barberton Daisy. Semi-deciduous perennial. Mixed colours of daisy-like flowers for most of the year. Plant irfull sun to semi-shade. Water well in summer and much less in winter. |
2,5L
- R12,00 In stock |
| GUNNERA PERPENSA ~
River
pumpkin, wild rhubarb - rivierpampoen, wilde ramenas - qobo - uqobho -
rambola-vhadzimu, shambola-vhadzimu. Deciudous, perennial foliage plant for the wetland. Grow it in the water garden, or a marshy area. It will die back during the winter months as it is sensitive to frost. The big blue-green leaves are kidney shaped. |
2,5L
- R35,00 Out of stock |
| HERMANNIA
PINNATA ~ Poproos. Flat growing ground cover. Evergreen. Drought and frost resistant. Light green foliage and masses of apricot coloured bell like flowers in early summer. Plant in full sun or light shade in a well drained soil. Good for hanging baskets and retaining walls. |
2L
- R9,50 Out of stock |
| KNIPHOFIA
PAUCIFLORA ~
Dainty poker. Size:
30cm. Evergreen herbaceous perennial. Hardy. Yellow flowers almost all year round. Plant in full sun or semi-shade and water regularly. Good for the water garden as it grows naturally in marshy places. |
1,25L
- R12,00 In stock |
| KNIPHOFIA
PRAECOX ~ Red hot
poker. Evergreen perennial ground cover. Frost resistant. Fast growing. Orange-yellow flowers in winter. It does well in both, ordinary garden conditions and water garden, but must be planted in full sun. Attracts sunbirds. |
2,5L
- R15,00 Out of stock |
| KNIPHOFIA
LINEARIFOLIA ~
Common marsh poker - vuurpyl - Icacane,
Umathunga (Z). Evergreen herbaceous perennial. Very hardy. Initially pinkish red to green flower buds are followed by orange-red and yellow flowers in summer and autumn. It does well in both, ordinary garden conditions and in the water garden. Plant in rich soil in a sunny position or in partial shade. Attracts sunbirds. |
2,5L
- R15,00 Out of stock |
| KNIPHOFIA
UVARIA ~ Red hot
poker. Evergreen herbaceous perennial. Very hardy. Initially pinkish red to green flower buds appear, which are then followed by the greenish yellow to yellow flowers in summer and autumn. It does well in both, ordinary garden conditions and in the water garden. Plant in rich soil in a sunny position or in partial shade.. Attracts sunbirds. It is very similar to Kniphopfia linearifolia but Kniphofia uvaria is characterized by hard leaves that are fibrous and narrow. The inflorescence is also more rounded. |
2,5L
- R15,00 In stock |
| KNIPHOFIA YELLOW
CHEER. |
2,5L
- R15,00 In stock |
| ORPHIUM
FRUTESCENS ~ Sea-rose, Sticky flower -
Teringbos. Evergreen perennial of about 60cm tall. White with a yellow center flowers growing at the tips of the stems in summer. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil and water regularly. Plant them close together to look tidy and to give them support to grow upright. |
2,5L
- R9,50 Out of stock |
| PELARGONIUM
PELTATUM ~ Pink
ivy-leaved pelargonium, cascading
geranium - kolsuring. Creeping semi succulent perennial ground cover. Evergreen. Ivy-shaped leaves. Clusters of mauve to pale pink flowers mainly in Spring. The plant does well in partial shade and full sun, although it flowers more profusely in full sun. Good for hanging baskets. |
2L
- R8,50 In stock |
| PELARGONIUM
PELTATUM COLORCADE WHITE ~
White
ivy-leaved pelargonium - kolsuring. LICENSED. Creeping semi succulent perennial ground cover. Evergreen. Ivy-shaped leaves. Clusters of white flowers mainly in Spring. The plant does well in partial shade. and full sun, although it flowers more profusely in full sun. Good for hanging baskets. |
2L
- R9,50 In stock |
| PLECTRANTHUS
AMBIGUUS ~ Pincushion
spurflower - speldekussing spoorsalie - iboza elincane(Z). Evergreen, herbaceous spreading ground cover of about 50 cm tall. Fast growing. Violet-purple flowers in autumn. Plant in a shady to semi-shady place. Good for containers or hanging baskets. Protect from frost. Prune it to keep it neat. |
2L
- R9,50 In stock |
| PLECTRANTHUS
CILIATUS ~ Splecked
spur flowers. Evergreen, fast growing groundcover of about 20 cm tall. Semi-hardy. Cut it back when damaged by frost. Thick, soft, fuzzy leaves that are extremely aromatic when bruised, green upper side and purple underside with small, stiff white hairs. White to purple flowers in autumn. Plant in semi-shade, in a good soil and water regularly. Ideal for planting under trees or in containers. Attracts insects and butterflies. |
2L
- R5,50 In stock |
| PLECTRANTHUS
NEOCHILUS ~ Lobster flower. Hardy, evergreen mounding small shrub with attractive, grey-green, succulent leaves that smell pungent when bruised. The beautiful deep blue to purple flowers are borne on a terminal inflorescence of lobster like flowers from Sept. to July. It is very drought resistant and can be planted in full sun or semi-shade. |
2,5L
- R4,50 In stock |
| PLECTRANTHUS OERTENDAHLII
~ Silverleaf
spurflower, Swedish ivy - bontblaar spoorsalie. Evergreen, fast growing perennial ground cover. Silver foliage and small whitish flowers from late summer to winter with a peak in autumn. Plant in the shade in a composted soil and water regularly. It needs to be renewed regularly to keep it vigorous. Very good for hanging baskets and indoors. |
2L
- R5,50 In stock |
| RUMOHRA
ADIANTIFORMIS ~Iron fern,
Knysna fern, Leather-leaf fern. Evergreen fern of about 70 cms tall. Plant it in semi-shade to shade. It can survive with moderate water. |
5L
- R25,00 Out of stock |
| SALVIA
REPENS ~ Kruipsalie.
Evergreen
creeping perennial with a clump forming habit. Fast growing. Aromatic
leaves and white to pale blue flowers in summer. Plant in full sun a
well drained and composted soil. It tolerates frost and drought but
water regularly for the best results. Prune hard to keep it neat. |
2L
- R6,00 In stock |
| SCABIOSA AFRICANA ~
Pincushion. Fast growing, evergreen perennial. Frost hardy. Oval shaped velvety leaves. Pale-mauve flowers on long stems from spring to early summer. Very good cut flowers. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in a good soil. Water well in winter to encourage flowering. Attracts butterflies. |
2L
- R8,00 In stock |
| SCABIOSA COLUMBARIA. Fast growing, evergreen perennial. Hardy. White to mauve flowers all year round. Attracts butterflies. Good cut flowers. |
2,5L
- R8,00 In stock |
| STACHYS
AETHIOPICA. Evergreen, trailing perennial up to 50 cm high. Hairy soft leaves. Uses surrounding vegetation for support. White, pink or deep mauve flowers in spring. |
2L
- R5,50 In stock |
| SUTERA
CORDATA ~ Giant snowfalke. Evergreen, trailing perennial. It has a cascading habit, small, medium green leaves and produces masses of small snowflake-like flowers of white. Prune it back to keep them tidy. Plant in full sun or semi-shade and keep well watered. Very good for containers and hanging baskets. |
2L
- R5,50 In stock |
| TULBAGHIA
ACUTILOBA. Evergreen, bulbous perennial. It has recurved, delicate, green flowers with a fleshy orange to reddish brown ring. Sweetly scented grassy foliage. Plant in full sun or semi-shade. |
1,25L
- R8,00 In stock |
| TULBAGHIA
FRAGRANS ~ Large Wild Garlic. Semi-evergreen bulbous plant. Frost and drought hardy. Does not smell garlic. White ti light pink flowers on long stalks on and off all year but mostly in summer and autumn. Full sun or semi-shade. |
1,25L
- R8,00 Out of stock |
| TULBAGHIA
VIOLACEA ~ Wild
Garlic - wildeknoffel. Evergreen, bulbous ground cover. Frost and drought hardy. Garlic scented leaves when bruised. Pink-purple flowers on long stalks on and off all year, but mostly in summer and autumn. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in any soil. Good to plant around the vegetable garden or fruit trees to keep aphids away. |
1,25L
- R8,00 In stock |
| TULBAGHIA
VIOLACEA "Silver
lace" ~ Wild Garlic - wildeknoffel. Evergreen, bulbous ground cover. Frost and drought hardy. Grey and white striped leaves that are garlic scented when bruised. Pink flowers on long stalks on and off all year, but mostly in summer and autumn. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in any soil. Good to plant around the vegetable garden or fruit trees to keep aphids away. |
1,25L
- R8,00 In stock |
| TULBAGHIA
VIOLACEA
"WHITE" ~ Wild
Garlic - wildeknoffel. Evergreen, bulbous ground cover. Frost and drought hardy. Garlic scented leaves when bruised. White flowers on long stalks on and off all year, but mostly in summer and autumn. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in any soil. Good to plant around the vegetable garden or fruit trees to keep aphids away. |
1,25L
- R8,00 Out of stock |
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