hybrid aloes - horti.co.za shop https://shop.horti.co.za/product-tag/hybrid-aloes/ online plant sales and horticulture products in South Africa Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:50:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://shop.horti.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/horti_logo_circle-100x100.jpg hybrid aloes - horti.co.za shop https://shop.horti.co.za/product-tag/hybrid-aloes/ 32 32 Sunbird Aloes ‘Tinkerbell’ https://shop.horti.co.za/product/sunbird-aloes-tinkerbell/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:47:09 +0000 https://shop.horti.co.za/?post_type=product&p=7081 Size: Small

Colour: Pink to white

Flower Time: Early winter to spring

Stem: Stemless

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]]> Exquisite, bell-like, dainty pink flowers make Tinkerbell a sought-after cultivar. It can produce multiple inflorescences in winter, an unusual flowering time for such a small aloe. The inflorescences follow each other and this means a very long flower season. Early flowers can appear in late autumn, and the last flowers can go into spring. The depth of the flower color depends on the amount of sunlight the plant is given.

The dark green, stemless, pot-sized little plant can produce stem shoots from an early age. Provided the plant is not too crowded, these can help with an even better flower display. Remove excess stem shoots to retain only 3 or 4, or remove them completely for a strong, single plant. Leaf color may change during the colder months.

Tiny plants like these need protection from frosty temperatures, so pots should be moved to a sunny porch or window sill where temperatures could go to 0°C in winter. Care should be taken not to water too much over this period.

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]]> Sunbird Aloes ‘Oribi Gorge’ https://shop.horti.co.za/product/sunbird-aloes-oribi-gorge/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:24:36 +0000 https://shop.horti.co.za/?post_type=product&p=7058 Size: Small

Colour: Yellow

Flower Time: Late summer and autumn

Stem: Stemless

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]]> As its name suggests this little yellow-flowered grass aloe hybrid contains genetic material from a small aloe that occurs, inter alia, at Oribi Gorge in KZN. This is a high rainfall area, so ‘Oribi Gorge’ can be expected to deal with water much easier than some of the other small aloe cultivars. It produces its flowers during the second half of summer, often into the colder months as well. Short racemes are carried on multiple, stout inflorescences. The stemless plant itself has long, soft, green leaves lined with soft, white spines. It produces shoots (suckers) readily and, provided there is no overcrowding (remove excess, leave only 4 or 5), these shoots will soon add to the already impressive flowering of the main plant. The soft foliage of this plant is an indication that it does not deal with cold well and it may lose its leaves if left unprotected during a cold winter.

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]]> Sunbird Aloes ‘Guineafowl’ https://shop.horti.co.za/product/sunbird-aloes-guineafowl/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:17:12 +0000 https://shop.horti.co.za/?post_type=product&p=7055 Size: Small
Colour: Pink
Flower Time: Winter
Stem: Stemless

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Aloe ‘Guineafowl’

This lovely little aloe hybrid will never disappoint the container gardener.

Finely spotted green leaves and a beautifully compact flower raceme are unique features of this cultivar.  The individual flowers are pink with a white tip and described as “Simply ravishing”, to quote a regular client. The extra-long flower season just adds to its attraction.

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]]> Sunbird Aloes ‘Pink Pastel’ https://shop.horti.co.za/product/sunbird-aloes-pink-pastel/ Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:03:57 +0000 https://shop.horti.co.za/?post_type=product&p=7026 Sunbird Aloes 'Pink Pastel'. Size small. Tall inflorescences with heavy white from pink racemes on tall peduncles characterise this florific little stemless aloe hybrid from late summer to winter months. Couriered nationwide in SA.

Size: Small

Colour: Pink to white

Flower Time: Late summer to winter

Stem: Stemless

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]]> Tall inflorescences with heavy white from pink racemes on tall peduncles characterise this florific little stemless aloe hybrid from late summer to well into the winter months. The racemes tend to bend and droop, creating quite a unique effect. Individual flowers are very delicately colored.

The plant is a fairly compact rosette of greenish-grey leaves with soft spines. It is capable of producing a number of stem shoots, certainly, more than the plant can effectively bring to maturity. Consequently, most of these shoots should be removed, leaving perhaps 3 or 4 that can add to the flower display when they are a little larger.  Despite its small size, ‘Pink Pastel’ in full flower is quite beautiful. It should be treated as a container or pot subject.

Sold bare-rooted from 3.5L bag size. Couriered nationwide in South Africa.

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]]> Sunbird Aloes ‘Baby Bicolor’ https://shop.horti.co.za/product/sunbird-aloes-baby-bicolor/ Sun, 15 Aug 2021 07:54:29 +0000 https://shop.horti.co.za/?post_type=product&p=7022 Size: Small

Colour: Red to white

Flower Time: Midsummer to spring

Stem: Short, Stemmed

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]]> This delightful little aloe has an extremely long flower period – it produces its two-tone red-to-white racemes (normally unbranched) inflorescences any time from midsummer to spring. The flowers last for a long time and multiple inflorescences follow each other. The well-shaped rosette has green leaves with white spines.

The plant can produce stem shoots, and allowing two or three of these to grow to flowering size will help to stabilize the plant and enhance the flower show. Remove excess shoots close to the main stem with a keen blade.  Aloe ‘Baby Bicolor’ is best treated as a container subject as it needs to be protected from severe frost. In a medium-sized pot, it combines well with ‘Bush Baby Yellow’ as the plant shapes and flower colors complement each other.

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]]> Sunbird Aloes ‘Candy Floss’ https://shop.horti.co.za/product/sunbird-aloes-candy-floss/ Sun, 15 Aug 2021 07:07:15 +0000 https://shop.horti.co.za/?post_type=product&p=7014 Size: Small

Colour: Pink to white

Flower Time: Winter

Stem: Stemless

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]]> The delicate pink and white flower of this little aloe had effectively chosen its own name – ‘Candy Floss’. The plant itself is stemless and eventually grows to a height of  20 cm.

Its flowering time is from April to July, depending on the individual plant. It can produce up to 3 inflorescences, one after the other. This little aloe is very easy to grow in a pot or container, and it loves sunlight.

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]]> Sunbird Aloes ‘Bush Baby Yellow’ https://shop.horti.co.za/product/sunbird-aloes-bush-baby-yellow/ Sun, 15 Aug 2021 07:03:20 +0000 https://shop.horti.co.za/?post_type=product&p=7013 Size: Small
Colour: Yellow
Flower Time: Late Summer to Winter
Stem: Short stemmed, Bushy

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]]> This plant produces a long-lasting supply of beautiful yellow flowers.

The plant itself is a striking green with well-structured rosettes. It will also bush (produce multiple rosettes). A mature plant is capable of flowering for 6 months without a break in flower production. This characteristic places it in the “Superior Hybrid” category, and makes it a sought-after landscaping subject, for group or border plantings. Aloe ‘Bush Baby Yellow’ does equally well as a container subject or when planted in an open garden.

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]]> Sunbird Aloes ‘Fairy Pink’ https://shop.horti.co.za/product/sunbird-aloes-fairy-pink/ Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:57:47 +0000 https://shop.horti.co.za/?post_type=product&p=7011 Size: Small

Colour: White

Flower Time: Summer to Autumn

Stem: Stemless

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]]> Numerous dainty pinkish-white flowers appear in late summer/early autumn above the delicate fleshy green leaves of this very small and beautiful aloe hybrid.

The flower racemes tend to develop a pinkish hue as they mature, and it needs some sunlight to develop nice color. Best grown as a pot specimen but can be planted in outside beds if the position is well protected, it is watered regularly and the soil is well-drained. Capable of producing a stunning mass display of flowers.

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]]> Sunbird Aloes ‘Fire Opal’ https://shop.horti.co.za/product/sunbird-aloes-fire-opal/ Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:51:33 +0000 https://shop.horti.co.za/?post_type=product&p=7010 Size: Small

Colour: Red to yellow

Flower Time: Late winter

Stem: Stemless

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]]> Beautiful red-to-creamy white racemes adorn this lovely little grey-green, stemless plant in winter.

The sharply pointed leaves are covered in prominent but soft, white, warty spines. Some stem shoots may appear from under the main plant. Because of the stemless habit of the plant, it may be better to remove them because of space considerations. Aloe ‘Fire Opal’ is best cultivated in a container, but more mature plants may be moved to the front of the rockery.

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]]> Sunbird Aloes ‘Neon Orange’ https://shop.horti.co.za/product/sunbird-aloes-neon-orange/ Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:33:00 +0000 https://shop.horti.co.za/?post_type=product&p=7009 Size: Small

Colour: Orange

Flower Time: Very late Winter

Stem: Stemless

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]]> Named by Jason Sampson, who was smitten when he first saw a plant in full flower.

Neon Orange is a popular, small, tough plant for pots, rockery, or a retaining wall.  During the months of August and September, conspicuous, glowing orange flowers. If allowed to cluster and given enough space it will quickly grow the secondary rosettes to flowering size, creating a better flower display and extending the flowering period. Flowers after the worst cold of winter.

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