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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.
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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 (pink)
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.
The flower, which resembles a miniature lily, is very popular for bouquets and flower arrangements. These delicate flowers once cut, can survive up to 14 days in water.
Most cultivars available for the home garden will bloom in the late spring and early summer. The roots are hardy to a temperature of 23 °F (−5 °C). The plant requires at least six hours of morning sunlight, regular water, and well-drained soil.
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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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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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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 -
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Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’
Raithby, WC
This lovely evergreen perennial has an extremely long flowering period, lasting from late-spring until the first frosts of autumn (if you get frosts).
It has tiny white delicate flowers continually through its flowering time.
It loves full sun or partial shade, in rich, moist and well drained soil. It can also be treated as an annual – compost it when it’s past its best.No deadheading is required either, and when temperatures rise, you’ll find it to be drought-tolerant.
Height: 45cmSpread: 30cm
Toxic to dogs/pets.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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Annuals, Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Gypsophila Gypsy White
Raithby, WC
Gypsophila also known as baby breath…
Beautiful small white flowers in clusters. Free flowering. Good for bedding or hanging baskets. Often used at weddings.
Effective in creating texture in the garden. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
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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
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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