Aloe marlothii

by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jan 30, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Full Sun, Succulent, Water-wise

One of the best-known Aloes in Gauteng, Aloe marlothii’s beautiful shape, and stunning flowers make it much sought after as a specimen plant in local gardens and elsewhere in southern Africa. Their bright flowers are nectar-rich and will attract sunbirds and other...

Aloe arborescens

by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jan 28, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Shrub, Succulent, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise

Aloe arborescens (Krantz Aloe, Kransaalwyn) is probably the most widely grown of all the Aloes. A succulent shrub typically grows up to 2 metres tall with a 3 metre spread, it is one of the most free-flowering and showiest of all the Aloe species. It can be used...

Acokanthera oppositifolia

by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Jan 25, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Large shrub or small tree, Sun or Shade, Water-wise

Acokanthera oppositifolia is evergreen, a large, shrub or small tree that has dark green leaves. In early spring, it gets lovely clusters of white and pink, fragrant flowers that are followed by attractive purple to black berries. Although poisonous, it is safe to...

Euryops pectinatus

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...

Sclerochiton harveyanus

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...

Plectrathus ecklonii

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...