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Plants, Succulents & Cacti
Crassula capitella ‘Red Pagoda’
Raithby, WC
The Crassula capitella ‘Red Pagoda’ is a stunning branching succulent that sports a stack of fleshy, triangular chartreuse leaves that are adorned with red tips. It requires full sun to partial shade and well draining soil. It is ideal for rock gardens or planters. It is drought resistant and easy to maintain.
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Hydrangeas, Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Hydrangea (variegated)
Raithby, WC
Hydrangea variegated
Beautiful white and green leaved hydrangea. Also known as a Christmas Rose in South Africa. Or hortensia for Europeans.
Deciduous, flowers Nov-Mar (eventual height approx 90cm).
The flowers are excellent for cutting.
Half sun or shade.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)
Raithby, WC
Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)
These stately plants make a striking statement in the garden during winter, with their tall and colourful spires.
A very hardy herbaceous perennial, it has long strap like leaves. They multiply easily and form clumps.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Abutilon megapotamicum
Raithby, WC
Bring a touch of charm and colour to your garden with Abutilon megapotamicum, also known as the Trailing or Chinese Lantern Abutilon. This graceful shrub produces a profusion of dangling, lantern-like flowers — bright yellow petals peeking from deep red calyces — from spring right through to autumn. Its blooms seem to dance among the leaves, attracting bees and butterflies with their nectar-rich appeal.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Aechmea gamosepala (matchstick bromeliad)
Raithby, WC
Aechmea gamosepela, the ‘matchstick bromeliad’ has mid-green leaves with rounded tips. It reaches a height of approx 30cm.
Endemic to southern Brazil.It produces spikes topped with pink flowers with blue tips. Once open, the blue tips reveal pink flowers with a blue throat.
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Plants, Succulents & Cacti
Aeonium zwartkop (black)
Raithby, WC
Aeonium zwartkop (black rose)
This striking aeonium has dark purple or black succulent leaves. It forms clumps of 3 to 4 feet tall with the stems topped with rosettes of its purple black leaves. It is mostly a winter grower and is somewhat dormant in warm, dry summers. The Black Rose Tree is a native of the Canary Islands and North Africa. Water wise, this is a great addition to your garden, introducing both texture and dark colour! Give it some water in hot weather though.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Agapanthus ‘Blush Pink’ PBR
Raithby, WC
Agapanthus ‘Blush Pink’ NEW/RARE!
Add a touch of soft romance and uniqueness to your garden with Agapanthus ‘Blush Pink’, a rare, sought after and beautiful variety.
It produces graceful clusters of unique white pink flowers on strong, slender stems above lush, narrow, strap-like foliage. The colour is influenced by light and soil conditions. Flowering through summer, it brings delicate colour to borders, pots and pathways, and is equally striking planted in groups or as a soft contrast.
Like other agapanthus, Blush Pink is hardy, waterwise, and easy to care for once established. It IS slightly more delicate than normal agapanthus, so it does need a bit more care. It thrives in sun to semi shade and well-drained soil that’s slightly acidic (pH 5–6). It’s important to use ericaceous compost. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Salvia Gesneriifolia (Tequila Sunrise)
Raithby, WC
Salvia Gesneriifolia (Tequila Sunrise)
Native to the mountainous areas of Mexico, these herbaceous perennial plants or large shrubs are a lovely addition to a garden.
Red flowers with dark maroon (almost black) calyces these plants reach 2-3m high unless pruned to size. These plants flower so regularly that it’s sometimes difficult to know when to prune them back into shape. Don’t prune hard to the ground otherwise you risk losing the plant. Easy to grow shrub that likes some partial or semi shaded position. It needs some regular watering during the hottest summer months.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Echium fastuosum (candicans)
Raithby, WC
Echium fastuosum. Pride of Madeira.
Blue spires of flowers make this a stunning addition to a garden. This is a fast growing and tough perennial plant that grows in dry or clay or poor soil, but does need drainage. Bees love the flowers.
The blue flower spires can be up to 2 feet in length. Cut the spent flower spikes and finger pinch / gently prune to maintain a dense habit.
Full sun. Native to Madeira Island.
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Compost, Toolshed
Ericaceous (Acid) compost
Raithby, WC
Ericaceous compost is acidic and is beneficial for plants that like an acid soil. For example camellias, rhododendrons, erica’s etc.
Hydrangeas also benefit, making their colours more intense and also making certain flowers more blue in colour. The pH of an acidic soil is typically between 4.5 and 6.SKU: n/a -
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Houttuynia cordata (chameleon plant)
Raithby, WC
Houttuynia cordata – Chameleon plant
– small/medium-sized herbaceous perennial groundcover.
– 10-15cm tall.
– it can spread vigorously underground by fleshy rhizomes – in damp places.
– very useful plant for dry and shady places, tolerating challenging conditions – providing interesting pink and green colours.
– upright mat growth habit.SKU: n/a -
Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Alstroemeria (variegated, white)
Raithby, WC
Alstroemeria, commonly called the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Alstroemeriaceae. They are all native to South America.
This form is variegated – it has beautiful white and green leaves. This Colorita alstromeria is a naturally compact variety that will flower all summer long from early spring. Low maintenance and beautiful in containers or in the ground.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Asystasia bella (Forest bell-bush)
Raithby, WC
Mackaya Bella also known as the forest-Bell-Bush is a hardy evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is known for its dark green glossy leaves and its beautiful lilac or white trumpet shaped flowers that bloom profusely in spring and summer.
The plant shrives in shaded and partially shaded and is ideal for garden settings where it can be used as a screen or in containers. It requires well drained soil and regular watering especially during growing season. It is also known for its ability to attract pollinating insects which makes it a valuable addition to any Landscape.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Coreopsis
Raithby, WC
Coreopsis, also known as tickseed.
A hardy perennial with bright, daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange. Loved for its long blooming period and easy-care nature, coreopsis adds a cheerful splash of color to borders, cottage gardens, and containers. It also attracts pollinators, making it a garden favorite.
Growing Conditions:
Coreopsis thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for best flower production and healthy growth.
Soil: Prefers well-drained soils, ranging from sandy to loamy. While it can tolerate poor, dry soils, good drainage is essential to prevent root rot.
Water: Drought-tolerant once established. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Overwatering should be avoided.Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming. After the flowering season, lightly prune the plant to maintain its shape.
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Hydrangeas, Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Hydrangea ‘fireworks’
Raithby, WC
Hydrangea ‘fireworks’
This has to be one of the most beautiful hydrangeas that I’ve seen. Also known as a Christmas Rose in South Africa. Or hortensia for Europeans.
Deciduous, flowers Nov-Mar (Medium height 70 cm – 1m)
Half sun or shade.
Pink and blue and white delicate flowers.SKU: n/a -
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Hydrangeas, Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Hydrangea serrata Grayswood
Raithby, WC
Hydrangea serrata Grayswood
This is also one of my favourites : A small deciduous shrub with ovate leaves. Lace-cap flower-heads with blue central fertile florets surrounded by white sterile ones which turn with age to pink and crimson, flowering in late spring to summer – which is why it’s known as a Christmas Rose in South Africa. Or hortensia for Europeans.
Deciduous, flowers Nov-Mar (eventual height approx 1m).
The flowers are excellent for cutting
Half sun or shade.
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Plants, Succulents & Cacti
Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Fang’
Raithby, WC
Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Fang’
Noted for its eccentric appearance, award-winning Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Fang’ (Felt Plant) is a bushy, often tree-like perennial succulent, with velvety, triangular to lance-shaped, long-stalked leaves. Bronze or green on the upper surface, with silver-gray undersides, the large fleshy leaves, up to 4 in.
For sale in South Africa.
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Plants
Lavender – Margaret Roberts
Raithby, WC
Lavender – Margaret Roberts.
This is a upright and fast growing lavender hybrid which flowers throughout the year. The blue purple flowers smell divine and are excellent for cutting and drying – for example for linen sachets and potpourris and to scent your room.
The plants do best in a well drained soil in a sunny part of your garden.
If you’re preparing the flowers for drying, cut them whilst fresh and hang them upside down to dry.Excellent also in pots, as a low hedge or in sunny dry spots in your garden. A Mediterranean inspired garden choice and very pretty when planted amongst ornamental grasses and in natural or formal gardens.
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Herbs, Plants
Lavender dentata ‘Candicans’
Raithby, WC
Lavender dentata Candicans. The blue purple flowers smell divine and are excellent for cutting and drying – for example for linen sachets and potpourris and to scent your room.
Evergreen bushy shrub with linear green leaves and blue cut flowers. Half hardy. Full sun. Attract bees and butterflies.
A species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, occurring natively in several Mediterranean countries, including France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Turkey and Greece
The plants do best in a well drained soil in a sunny part of your garden.
If you’re preparing the flowers for drying, cut them whilst fresh and hang them upside down to dry.Excellent also in pots, as a low hedge or in sunny dry spots in your garden. A Mediterranean inspired garden choice and very pretty when planted amongst ornamental grasses and in natural or formal gardens.
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Herbs, Plants
Mentha suaveolens – Apple Mint
Acacia Ave, GP
A fast-growing perennial herb with a fuzzy, apple scented leaves. Ideal for use in cocktails, teas, salads and jellies. It has a milder flavour compared to Spearmint.
Medicinal Properties: Apple Mint is rich in vitamins A, B2 and Vitamin C.
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Plants, Roses, Shrubs & Perennials
Albertine rose (Pink)
Raithby, WC
Albertine Rose – Reddish-salmon buds open to large, loosely double, light pink blooms with some of the character of a Hybrid Tea rose. They have a wonderfully strong, rich fruity fragrance. Its growth is branching and bushy, with small dark green leaves.
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Herbs, Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Aloysia triphylla – Lemon Verbena
Raithby, WC
Lovely lemony scent in your garden!
This is a fast growing woody shrub with fragrant leaves that give off a lemony-scent when the leaves are rubbed or brushed against. Uplifts mood and promotes positive feelings.
Flowers in Spring and Autumn. Prefers a full sun or even partial shade. Minimal water.
From the verbena family Verbenaceae, native to South America. Other common names include lemon beebrush. It was brought to Europe by the Spanish and the Portuguese in the 17th century and cultivated for its oil.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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