by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Feb 23, 2021 | Bulbous plants, Evergreen, Fairly Cold Hardy, Groundcovers, Sun to Partial Shade, Water in summer, Wildlife Friendly
Delicate, weeping, and grass-like, Chlorophytum saundersiae, can be used to create a soft, meadow-like feel in almost any size garden. Despite its appearance, is not a grass, and produces masses of small, white starry flowers through the summer months. It also grows...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Feb 11, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Evergreen, Groundcovers, Succulent, Sun to Partial Shade, Very Cold Hardy, Water-wise
Bulbine frutescens, snake flower or geelkatstert, is an attractive, succulent shrub that makes a very good groundcover. The flowers are yellow or orange and are borne on slender spikes at almost any time of the year. The sap from the leaves has wonderful skin healing...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Feb 2, 2021 | Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Evergreen, Fairly Cold Hardy, Groundcovers, Regular water, Sun to Partial Shade
Asystasia gangetica is an attractive groundcover with dark green leaves and masses of miniature Mackaya bella-like white flowers. It grows well in the partial shade of tree canopies as well as in full sun. It is a must for butterfly friendly gardens as it is the...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Oct 22, 2018 | Bee Friendly, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Cold Hardy, Evergreen, Full Sun, Groundcovers, Sun to Partial Shade, Water-wise
Felicia ameloides, Blue Felicia, is a cheerful and ‘sunny’ addition to any garden. Its daisy flowers are sky or even darker blue with yellow centers and are borne in profusion. It can be mass planted as a groundcover, or mixed with other colourful perennials or used...
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Aug 16, 2018 | Bee Friendly, Bulbous plants, Butterfly & Moth Friendly, Evergreen, Groundcovers, More Sun than Shade, Very Cold Hardy, Water-wise
Tulbaghia violacea, Wild Garlic is a very popular groundcover with landscapers and gardeners because of its showy mauve-pink flowers, interesting leaf texture and general hardiness. Mass planted, this species creates a striking display while in flower....
by Malcolm Hepplewhite | Aug 14, 2018 | Evergreen, Fairly Cold Hardy, Groundcovers, Partial Shade, Partial Shade to Full Shade, Regular water
Delicate, weeping and grass-like, Chlorophytum saundersiae, can be used to create a soft, meadow like feel in almost any size garden. Despite its appearance, is not a grass, and produces masses of small, white starry flowers through the summer months. It also...
