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Hydrangeas, 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.
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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, Shrubs & Perennials
Alstroemeria (variegated, white)
Raithby, WC
Alstroemeria, commonly called the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Alstroemeriaceae. They are all native to South America.
This form is variegated – it has beautiful white and green leaves. This Colorita alstromeria is a naturally compact variety that will flower all summer long from early spring. Low maintenance and beautiful in containers or in the ground.
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Herbs, Plants
Angelica archangelica
Raithby, WC
Angelica archangelica
This dramatic and architectural herb brings bold presence to any garden setting. Its tall, hollow stems rise above lush green foliage, crowned with large domes of chartreuse-green flowers in late spring and early summer. The flowers are a magnet for bees and beneficial insects, while the plant’s strong form adds a striking vertical accent to mixed borders, herb gardens or damp, semi-wild areas.
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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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Hydrangeas, Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Hydrangea ‘fireworks’
Raithby, WC
Hydrangea ‘fireworks’
This has to be one of the most beautiful hydrangeas that I’ve seen. Also known as a Christmas Rose in South Africa. Or hortensia for Europeans.
Deciduous, flowers Nov-Mar (Medium height 70 cm – 1m)
Half sun or shade.
Pink and blue and white delicate flowers.SKU: n/a -
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Hydrangeas, 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 -
Hydrangeas, 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.
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Hydrangeas, 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.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Mackaya bella
Raithby, WC
Mackaya Bella also known as the forest-Bell-Bush is a hardy evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is known for its dark green glossy leaves and its beautiful lilac or white trumpet shaped flowers that bloom profusely in spring and summer.
The plant shrives in shaded and partially shaded and is ideal for garden settings where it can be used as a screen or in containers. It requires well drained soil and regular watering especially during growing season. It is also known for its ability to attract pollinating insects which makes it a valuable addition to any Landscape.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Angelonia Archangel Raspberry
Raithby, WC
Angelonia Archangel TM Raspberry
Masses of beautiful spikes of raspberry colored flowers rise above dark green mounding foliage. providing non-stop colour all summer long.
Great for containers or the landscape.Loves the sun and hot dry conditions (within reason!). Can cope with temperatures as low as zero C. Mature Size: 10″ x 12″. Full Sun (6+ Hours).
Attracts: butterflies and pollinators
Height: 25-35cm Spread: 20cm
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Bartlettina sordida
Raithby, WC
Stunning Purple Delight for Your Garden
Bring a splash of violet-blue colour to your garden with Bartlettina sordida, also known as the Velvet Flower. This almost evergreen shrub produces clusters of soft, trumpet-shaped flowers in late spring and summer, attracting butterflies and bees for a lively, vibrant display. Its lush, velvety green foliage provides a striking backdrop even when not in bloom.For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Climbers & Creepers, Plants
Clematis Elsa Spath
Pretoria, GP
Growing to a mature height of around 2.5–3 metres, ‘Elsa Spath’ is ideal for smaller spaces where you still want a lush vertical display. It clings by leaf stalks, making it easy to train up supports or through shrubs and small trees. Its medium-sized flowers, approximately 8–12 cm across, appear in abundance from mid-spring through early autumn, ensuring months of colour in your garden.
For sale in South Africa.
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Climbers & Creepers, Plants
Clematis Ernest Markhan
Pretoria, GP
The Clematis Ernest Markham, magenta red blooms that have a deeply textured surface’, it brings a delightful splash of colour and character to your garden. Flowering generously from spring to early autumn, this charming clematis adds a whimsical, romantic touch to any sunny or semi-shaded space.
For sale in South Africa.
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Climbers & Creepers, Plants
Clematis Fond Memories
Pretoria, GP
Growing to a mature height of around 3–4 metres, ‘Fond Memories’ is ideal for smaller spaces where you still want a lush vertical display. It clings by leaf stalks, making it easy to train up supports or through shrubs and small trees. Its medium-sized flowers, approximately 8–10 cm across, appear in abundance from mid-spring through late autumn, ensuring months of colour in your garden.
For sale in South Africa.
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Climbers & Creepers, Plants
Clematis Venosa Violacea
Pretoria, GP
Growing to a mature height of around 2–3 metres, ‘Venosa Violacea’ is ideal for smaller spaces where you still want a lush vertical display. It clings by leaf stalks, making it easy to train up supports or through shrubs and small trees. Its medium-sized flowers, approximately 8–10 cm across, appear in abundance from mid-spring through early autumn, ensuring months of colour in your garden.
For sale in South Africa.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Hibiscus Charles Dixon
Raithby, WC
Hibiscus ‘Charles Dixon’ is a showy, sun-loving shrub with large, double blooms in a rich red / dark red shade, complemented by a slightly darker throat. In summer, the flowers are often more fully double, giving a lush, layered look, while in the cooler months they appear in a graceful semi-double form. The warm, velvety colour contrasts beautifully with the deep green foliage, making this variety a real standout in any sunny garden or patio.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Hibiscus Isobel Beard
Raithby, WC
Hibiscus ‘Isobel Beard’ is a striking, sun-loving shrub that produces large, semi-double blooms in a pretty rose-pink shade, beautifully contrasted by a deeper-toned throat. In summer, the flowers tend to be more fully double for a lush, ruffled appearance, while in cooler months they show a graceful semi-double form. The abundant blooms are perfectly set against glossy, dark green foliage, creating a stunning display from spring right through to late autumn.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Hibiscus Tango
Raithby, WC
Hibiscus ‘Tango’ is a vibrant, tropical-flair shrub that produces spectacular deep cerise-pink, semi-double / double blooms from spring to late autumn. In summer, the flowers are often more fully double for a lush, layered look, while in winter they show a charming semi-double form. Each large, velvety, trumpet-shaped bloom is beautifully set against glossy, dark green foliage, making it a standout feature in any sunny garden or patio. The bold colour is rich and eye-catching, adding a luxurious, exotic feel to your outdoor spaces.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Annuals, Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Limonium perezii (Statice)
Raithby, WC
Limonium perezii – Sea Lavender
This striking perennial forms neat clumps of broad, leathery leaves and sends up strong stems topped with clouds of tiny lavender-purple flowers surrounded by papery calyces. The blooms hold their colour for months
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Plants
Lychnis coronaria (pink)
Raithby, WC
Lychnis Coronaria (Rose Campion) is an evergrey perennial that deserves a spot in the landscape.
Very attractive with its erect, white-grey flowering stalks covered with a profusion of glowing magenta, pale pink or white trumpet-shaped flowers, it enjoys a long season of interest, is easy to grow, trouble free and not too fussy about soils or exposure. In short, the perfect perennial!
Grown as much for its decorative and abundant 1 inch flowers in bloom from late spring to late summer as for its basal rosette of woolly, silver-gray, evergreen leaves which provides interest in the winter garden, it thrives in full sun or part shade and enjoys average, medium, well-drained soils. While moist soils are preferred, it will tolerate poor, dry soils once settled. Good drainage is essential!
Grows up to 45-60 cm tall and 45cm wide.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Annuals, Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Phygelius ‘Candy Drops’ Cream PBR
Raithby, WC
Phygelius ‘Candy Drops Cream’ TM PBR
A compact, ever-blooming treasure, Phygelius ‘Candy Drops Cream’ is prized for its striking clusters of cream white tubular flowers that appear from early summer right through to autumn. These nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for sunbirds and butterflies, bringing vibrant life and colour to your garden for months on end.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Annuals, Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Phygelius ‘Candy Drops’ Deep Rose PBR
Raithby, WC
Phygelius ‘Candy Drops Deep Rose’ TM PBR
A compact, ever-blooming treasure, Phygelius ‘Candy Drops Deep Rose’ is prized for its striking clusters of deep rose-pink tubular flowers that appear from early summer right through to autumn. These nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for sunbirds and butterflies, bringing vibrant life and colour to your garden for months on end.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Climbers & Creepers, Plants, Roses, Shrubs & Perennials
Rosa (white) everflowering multiflora
Raithby, WC
This garden variety of Rosa Multiflora produces a continuous spectacle of flowers throughout the year and is commonly known in the Cape as Seven Sisters, a rose that had long been cultivated in Japanese and Chinese gardens before it was introduced to Britain at the start of the 19th century. However it is not the same as the Seven Sisters in Britain, so is therefore still remaining as an unidentified form of Rosa Multiflora.
It has a carefree growth and is a vigorous rambler that can grow to 3-5m high … and generous production of flowers, which have a very lovely sweet fragrance.
The newly opened flowers are dark shocking pink, and the older flowers almost white, so there is always a variety of shades on the plant, especially as the flowers are long lived.
For sale in South Africa.
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
White Cream Canna plant
Raithby, WC
White Cream Canna;
Is a tropical plant known for its large creamy-white flowers that bloom above its lush foliage. They are well suited to South African gardens, performing particularly well in summer rainfall regions and coastal climates, while also adapting successfully to regular watering in drier areas. This plant is a great addition to any garden where it can showcase its striking appearance.
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Toolshed
Stanler Farm Bark mulch
Durbanville, WC
These rough bark chips are perfect for a mulch in your garden. They will keep the moisture in the soil and are great for areas such as rose gardens and feature areas. They can also be used for pathways, or walkways under trees or damp areas.
One cubic meter will cover approx 20m2 at 5cm depth – which is ok for a mulch, but this needs to be thicker for a walkway or path – around 7-10cm thick.
So with a walkway, one cubic meter will cover 10m2 at a depth of 10cm.SKU: n/a -
Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Japanese Anemone plants – pink
Raithby, WC
Japanese Anemone
A beautiful, elegant, light pink 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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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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