by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jan 27, 2020 | Bee Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Shrub, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
A medium sized, evergreen shrub with attractive silvery-grey foliage and cheerful yellow daisy flowers. Euryops pectinatus flowers freely and is very showy when in full flower. It is a low maintenance, drought and cold hardy garden plant. Euryops pectinatus, Golden...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Dec 18, 2019 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Full Sun, Medium sized tree, Succulent, Thorny Plants, Water-wise
Aloe marlothii, known as the Mountain Aloe and Bergaalwyn, are drought hardy and do not require much maintenance,. Certainly one of the best known Aloes, Aloe marlothii’s beautiful shape and stunning flowers make it much sought after as a specimen plant in gardens in...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Sep 16, 2019 | Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Partial Shade to Full Shade, Shrub, Water in summer
Sclerochiton harveyanus flower from mid-summer till autumn. Sclerochiton harveyanus, Blue Lips or Bloulippe, is a hardy, evergreen shrub that may grow up to 3m tall but in Gauteng is typically around 1,5 to 2 m tall. It is happy growing in either partial or deep...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jul 5, 2019 | Evergreen, Partial Shade to Full Shade, Semi-Tender, Shrub, Water in summer
Plectranthus ecklonii, “”Medley Wood”, the purple-blue coloured form adds vibrancy to shady gardens. One of the most colourful and showy of shade loving plants, it is no wonder that Plectranthus ecklonii, the Large Spurflower Bush or...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jun 23, 2019 | Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Shrub, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
A free-flowering, medium sized shrub, Pavonia praemorsa the Yellow Mallow, grows well in cultivation and adds value to large and small gardens. It has small (3 cm) yellow, hibiscus-like flowers all year, with peaks in spring and autumn. It...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jun 18, 2019 | Evergreen, Fairly Cold Hardy, Large shrub or small tree, Partial Shade to Full Shade, Sun to Partial Shade, Water in summer, Water-wise
( = Duvernoia adhatodoides) Justicia adhatodoides, Pistol-bush, is a very ornamental shrub or small tree that is very desirable as a garden plant. It is evergreen with large, graceful, dark green leaves that give the plant a tropical appearance. It will grow in sun,...
