Plants
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Plants, Roses, Shrubs & Perennials
Rosa laevigata (Dog Rose)
Raithby, WC
Rosa laevigata (Dog Rose)
Bearing beautiful white single flowers, around 4–6 cm in diameter with five petals.
This is a deciduous shrub rose that can scramble into trees, but would normally range in height 1-5metres. Its stems are covered with small, sharp, hooked prickles, which aid it in climbing.
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Plants, Trees
Ginko biloba tree
Raithby, WC
The Ginko Bilboa tree, also known as a maidenhair tree is a species of gymnosperm tree native to East Asia.
These little trees are currently in 10litre pots are approx 85cm tall.
Ginkos are the last living species in the order Ginkgoales, which first appeared over 290 million years ago, and fossils very similar to the living species, belonging to the genus Ginkgo, extend back to the Middle Jurassic epoch approximately 170 million years ago.
These beautiful trees normally eventually reach a height of 20–35 m. The tree has an angular crown and long, somewhat erratic branches, and is usually deep-rooted and resistant to wind and snow damage. Young trees are often tall and slender, and sparsely branched; the crown becomes broader as the tree ages. A combination of resistance to disease, insect-resistant wood, and the ability to form aerial roots and sprouts makes ginkgos durable, with some specimens claimed to be more than 2,500 years old.
The leaves are very distinctive in shape. Ginkgos are prized for their autumn foliage, which is a beautiful butter yellow.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Japanese Anemone plants – white
Raithby, WC
Japanese Anemone
A beautiful, elegant, white flower produced in Autumn. These dainty flowers bob gently in the breeze.
It likes partial shade and humus-rich, moist, well drained soil. They can be grown in (partial) full sun as long as the soil is not allowed to dry out.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Herbs, Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Leptospermum petersonii – lemon scented Tea Tree
Raithby, WC
Fresh, fragrant and wonderfully versatile, Leptospermum petersonii is an attractive evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its aromatic lemon-scented foliage and soft, natural form. When brushed or crushed, the leaves release a bright citrus fragrance, making it a superb choice near pathways, patios and outdoor living spaces. In spring to early summer, it produces masses of small white flowers, loved by bees and beneficial insects.
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Herbs, Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Melaleuca – Tea Tree Plant
Raithby, WC
Melaleuca alternifolia – Tea Tree Plant
Rare to find.
A quick growing evergreen tree or shrub growing up to 7m tall. It has fine, thinly pointed green leaves and its flowers are white fluffy bottlebrush-like and appear in summer.This incredibly powerful medicinal plant has a lovely scent when the leaves are touched/crushed – the tea tree oil smell.
The trees grow well in coastal conditions but can also withstand light frosts. Fresh sprigs rubbed onto windowsills and kitchen counters help control flies and mosquitoes. It will thrive in any soil but it needs full sun and a deeply dug and well-composted hole in which to get established. The secret is to cut it back to quite harshly every two or three years, to keep it vigorous, tidy and attractive.
The Tea tree is native to N Australia, S New Guinea and the Moluccas. · It is a hardy, medium-sized tree with papery bark, in several layers.
Medicinal Uses.
An easy-to-make lotion of leaves, sprigs and pieces of bark is a superb wash or spray for bites, rashes, scratches, heat rash, itchiness, fungal infections, acne and oily skin, and can be used as a rinse for oily hair and athlete’s foot.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Phlomis italica
Raithby, WC
Phlomis italica
A striking foliage plant with silver ‘woolly’ soft green, narrow leaves.
The plant has clusters of lilac-pink, hooded flowers surrounding long stems at the internodes. Flowers from Spring.
It likes full sun and well drained soil.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Phlomis russeliana
Raithby, WC
Phlomis russeliana (Jerusalum sage, Turkish sage)
This lovely plant brings interest to the garden all year round, and is one of my favourite plants.
First it has the flower buds and the resultant beautiful flowers, and then the architectural seed heads throughout Autumn.
It’s an evergreen perennial which likes full sun but will appreciate some partial shade during hot summer afternoons.
The yellow hooded flowers are in clusters well above the basal foliage which remains as a low ground covering mound.
The ornamental seed heads are a great food source for birds. It is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, dry sunny borders, wild gardens and meadows.
For sale in South Africa.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Strobilanthes anisophyllus
Raithby, WC
Strobilanthes anisophyllus
A beautiful dark purple leafed, flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
A small evergreen (or ever purple) leaved perennial shrub. With small light pink flowers.
Prune it regularly, as the new growth has the best colouring.
It likes full sun but will appreciate some partial shade during hot summer afternoons.
Mostly native to tropical Asia and Madagascar, but with a few species extending north into temperate regions of Asia. Many species are cultivated for their two-lipped, hooded flowers in shades of blue, pink, white and purple.
For sale in South Africa.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Pleroma Urvilleana (Tibouchina)
Raithby, WC
This beautiful purple flowering evergreen plant grows into a graceful sprawling bush approximately 3-6m tall and 2-3m wide.
It has attractive dark green hairy leaves and clusters of dark purple flowers in Spring and Autumn. It likes gentle pruning once a year to keep it in shape. Partial shade and a sheltered position and medium water.
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Indoor plants, Plants
Tillandsia Usneoides – Old Mans Beard
Raithby, WC
Tillandsia usneoides, also known as ‘Old Mans Beard or ‘Spanish Moss’ is a long, stringy air plant. It often grows in balls or long swathes hanging from trees or old branches. The leaves are grey or light green. This plant can easily be divided into clumps or strands.
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