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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Big Blue Liriope Grass
Raslow, GP
Big Blue Liriope Grass
Liriopes, commonly known as lilyturfs, are evergreen flowering plants which form thick clumps of grass like foliage. They are unique ground covers equally happy growing in full sun or shade. They form beautiful dark pink purple flowers in Summer. Although they grow in dark shade they will more readily flower in sun.
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Annuals, Plants
Dianthus Caryophyllus
Mossèlbay, WC
Description: Has masses of beautiful fragrant dark red frilly flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid fall.
How it grows: Does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn’t be allowed to dry out.
Offers a profusion of flowers from late spring through summer.
The flowers are all edible and not poisonous.
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Plants, Succulents & Cacti
Dracaena trifasciana (Snake plant)
Mossèlbay, WC
This Dracaena trifasciana (also known as a snake plant or mother in law’s tongue!) has web-like underground roots and thick, sword-shaped leaves with a unique banded pattern.
They grow more quickly in bright, indirect light. Flowering occurs mostly during spring and summer.
Beware though, their leaves contain a poison that can cause swelling and numbness on the tongue if eaten in large doses.
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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
Odoratissimus (Pelargonium)
Mossèlbay, WC
Description: A free flowering pelargonium with a compact and bushy habit and pink flowers. Ideal for pots and containers.
How it grows: Pelargoniums are sun loving plants, but in very hot gardens,they will prefer a semi –shaded spot.
When it fruits: Spring, summer and winter bloom. Pelargonium alludes to the shape of the fruit which resembles that of a stork’s beak.
Edible: Both the blooms and foliage are edible and you can use them to flavour drinks, cakes and jellies.
Weight: 3.00kg
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Plants, Succulents & Cacti
Portulacaria afra (Spekboom)
Mossèlbay, WC
Portulacaria afra (Spekboom)
Also known as pork bush or elephant’s food. This proudly South African plant , although naturally growing in very dry areas, can be as effective as trees at absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
The soil must be well drained. Compost and fertiliser will encourage quicker growth.
Plants should reach flowering size within 3 – 4 years.
The leaves are edible. The taste of spekboom leaves are pleasant but changes throughout as the sun rises and sets.
Weight: Fully matured spekboom leaves measure 2,2mm in length and 1,89mm in width and weight 0,64g.
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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 ‘Blue Jay’
Raithby, WC
Agapanthus ‘Blue Jay’
Fresh attractive foliage. Low to intermediate length stem. (Medium height 50 -60cm)
Evergreen, early season bloomer, full sun to half sun.
Marine-blue flower.There is a minimum order quantity of 5 plants for these agapanthus. And a one week order time as we need to transfer from another nursery.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Agapanthus ‘Nana White’
Raithby, WC
Agapanthus ‘Nana White’
In spring and summer umbels of white flowers on long stems
Fresh attractive foliage, with a fairly narrow, strap-like leaf. 25cm high
Evergreen perennial, full sun to half sun.There is a minimum order quantity of 5 plants for these agapanthus. And a one week order time as we need to transfer from another nursery.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Echium fastuosum
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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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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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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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Purple & Blue salvia.
Raithby, WC
Beautiful form of salvia (sage) – deep purple and blue in colour.
Flowers in Spring and Autumn. Prefers a full sun or even partial shade. Minimal water.
A quick growing shrub that can reach 1.5m tall by 1m wide as it spreads outward at the base from its rootstock.
Attractive to butterflies, sunbirds and bees.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Purple leucantha salvia
Raithby, WC
Salvia leucantha (mexican sage) – purple in colour.
Flowers in Spring and Autumn. Prefers a full sun or even partial shade position. Minimal water.
A quick growing shrub that can reach 2-3 feet tall by 4-6 feet wide as it spreads outward at the base from its rootstock.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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