Shrubs for the garden, perennials that last year after year.
Shrubs & Perennials
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Acanthus Mollis (wild rhubarb)
Raithby, WC
Acanthus Mollis (also known as wild rhubarb, bears breeches)
This plant has lovely large shiny leaves which make an architectural show.
The tall flower spires are ivory white and purple or slightly pink bracts and appear October – November (spring time) and are a long-lasting cut flower that also dries well.
This plant dies back completely in Autumn and during winter, to appear again the following Spring.
Excellent to plant in dry shade. Although if no water is given, the plants also disappear, thus being relatively drought hardy.
Cool sun and light shade. This plant originates from Portugal, Europe.SKU: n/a -
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Shrubs & Perennials
Hydrangea
Somerset West, WC
These beautiful perennial plants bearing masses of large flowers, are also known as Christmas Roses in South Africa.
They need shade or partial shade and enough water to flourish. The acidity of the soil affects the colour of their flowers; acid compost will make the flowers more blue or purple, depending on the variety.Flowers are also excellent for cutting and stay fresh in the vase for a long time. Flowers can also be dried.
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Plants, 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.
Flowers early in Spring – in Western Cape of South Africa around September-October.SKU: n/a -
Shrubs & Perennials
Variegated Shell Ginger
Raithby, WC
Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a medicine.
It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual pseudostems about one meter tall bearing narrow leaf blades. This is a variegated form – which means it has leaves that have white and green stripes.
It has beautiful exotic flowers in Spring/Summer. It likes a full sun or partly sunny position.
For sale in South Africa.
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