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Indoor plants, Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Aspidistra elatior Cast iron plant
Raslow, GP
Aspidistra elatior cast iron plant
Aspidistra is a low maintenance plant with beautiful foliage. The leaves can last up to 3 years. The leaves are ideal for flower arrangements and as an indoor plant. As it prefers shade it is one of the few plants that can grow in dark corners of the garden.
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Indoor plants, Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Aspidistra sichuanensis ‘Rawhide’ Varigated cast iron plant
Indoor plants, Plants, Shrubs & PerennialsAspidistra sichuanensis ‘Rawhide’ Varigated cast iron plant
Raslow, GP
Aspidistra sichuanensis ‘Rawhide’ Varigated cast iron plant
Aspidistra is a low maintenance plant with beautiful foliage. The leaves can last up to 3 years. The leaves are ideal for flower arrangements and as an indoor plant. As it prefers shade it is one of the few plants that can grow in dark corners of the garden.
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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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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Brugmansia Angel Joli
Raslow, GP
Brugmansia Angel Joli
This is one of the few slow growing brugmansia. She spends all her energy on producing masses of single medium size flowers. During some months she will produce double and single pink blooms.
Actual size of plant when couriered – 30-50cm
Can reach 3m x 2.5m in frost free areas in 3 years. But can be cut to desired size and shape.
Angel Joli is an exotic plant with little fuss and loads of flowers. She is definitely worth the little effort she requires.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Brugmansia Angel Xena
Raslow, GP
Brugmansia Angel Xina
This is an imported plant with huge single pink flowers. The skirt is frilled with long tentacles.
Actual size of plant when couriered – 50cm.
Can reach 4m x 2.5m in frost free areas in 2 years. But can be cut to desired size and shape.
Angel Xena is an exotic plant with little fuss and loads of flowers. She is definitely worth the little effort she requires.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Clivia miniata, orange
Raslow, GP
Clivia Miniata is a low growing perennial with large flower head consisting of multiple 6 petal flowers.
Plant under trees protected from frost and sun.
Plants are between 50-60cm with flowers or buds when in flower.
Clivia miniata is a shade loving, water wise plant which flowers early in spring
She is definitely worth the little effort she requires.
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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.
Pink delicate flowers.SKU: n/a -
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 -
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
Crassula multicava Green
Near Raithby, Stellenbosch, WC
Crassula multicava Green
Amazing versatile plant for the garden. Can be used as a groundcover in shade or sun. Grows into a small shrub of about 40cm wide. Small star like flowers from June to October. Also a host plant for many insects and some butterflies. Low maintenance and waterwise.
Sold as one plant in a 10cm pot (see specification)
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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.
– tolerates dry and shady places, providing interesting pink and green colours.
– upright mat growth habit.SKU: n/a -
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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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Hydrangea pink
Raithby, WC
Hydrangea pink
Also 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.
Light pink delicate flowers. The intensity of the colour depends on the acidity of your soil.SKU: n/a -
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.
Delicate flowers.SKU: n/a -
Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Hydrangea serrata Tiara
Raithby, WC
Hydrangea serrata Tiara
A small and compact deciduous shrub with reddish-purple foliage and lace-cap (lacecap) heads of pale blue sterile flowers surrounding deeper blue fertile ones. (or pink coloured flowers. The light green leaves will turn red purple in the sun.
Flowering in late Spring early summer. This is why it’s known as a Christmas Rose in South Africa. Or hortensia for Europeans.
Deciduous, flowers Nov-Mar (eventual height approx 1 – 1.5 m).
Moist soils and semi or full shade.
Delicate flowers.SKU: n/a
