Plants that are on Special for December 2019
These plants are being sold at discounted prices for December 2019 or while stocks last.
Agapanthus “Medium Blue”
- An attractive bulbous groundcover, especially when mass planted.
- Large umbels of pendulous blue flowers in summer.
- Plant in sun or partial shade. Water fairly regularly. Cold hardy.
- 60cm * 40 cm
N4 bag; Price: R27.50
Special price: R19.50
Allophylus natalensis
Dune False-currant, Duinvalstaaibos
- An evergreen shrub or small tree. Fragrant clusters of small white flowers attract butterflies.
- Plant in sun or partial shade. Water fairly regularly.
- Up to 3 m * 3 m. Quite slow growing, but very wildlife friendly.
N10 (20l) bag; Price: R265.00
Special price: R185.50
Aristea ecklonii
Blue Stars, Blousterre
- Deciduous bulbous groundcover. Pale blue – deep mauve flowers on single or branched stem
- Best in morning sun. Water regularly, happy in moist situation. Cold hardy.
- 50 cm * 25 cm. Plant 5 per square metre.
N4 bag; Price: R27.50
Special price: R19.50
Atalaya alata
Lebombo Krans-ash, Lebombokranses
- An often evergreen, beautiful small to medium tree well suited to small gardens.
- Clusters of small white flowers Oct to Dec.
- Plant in sun or partial shade. Cold Hardy. Drought hardy but responds well to regular water. Autumn colours.
- 4 – 8m * 4 – 6 m. Fast growing.
N10 (20 l) 4 bag; Price: R245.00
Special price: R171.50
Crassula spathulata
Fairy Crassula, uguwe
- A succulent groundcover. Flat growing, small, dark green leaves.
- Clusters of dainty white flowers Sep – May
- Grows well in both sun and shade. Drought hardy, but appreciates regular water. Low maintenance plant.
- 10 cm * 30 cm. Plant 5 per square meter.
N4 bag; Price: 25.00
Special price: R17.50
Diospyros austro-africana
Fire-sticks Star-apple, Jakkalsbos
- An evergreen dense shrub. Many small, attractive pink flowers Aug – Nov.
- Red to black berries attract birds.
- Grow in sun. Very cold and drought hardy. A low maintenance plant.
- 3m * 3m
N6 bag; Price R105.00
Special price: R73.50
Eriocephalus africanus
Wild Rosemary, Kapokbos
- An evergreen shrub. Clusters of small white flowers Jul – Nov. Fluffy “cottonwool” fruit.
- Grow in sun. Cold and drought hardy. Prune to desired shape. Can be used to flavour food.
- 1.75m * 1.75m
N5 bag; Price: R69.00
Special price: R48.30
Freylinia tropica
Blue Honeybells, Blouheuningklokkies
- An evergreen shrub. Cheerful small white or blue flowers all year, peaks in spring.
- Grow in sun or partial shade. Cold and drought hardy. Prune to desired shape.
- Up to 3m * 2m. May be hedged or gown in mixed beds.
N4 bag; Price: R49.00
Special price: R34.65
Gardenia thunbergia
White Gardenia, Witkatjiepiering
- An evergreen shrub. Large fragrant white tubular flowers with star-shaped mouth. Sep – Feb.
- Grow in morning sun or partial shade. Semi-cold hardy. Likes regular water.
- 2m * 2m, slow growing, but well worth the wait.
N6 bag; Price: R105.00
Special price: R73.50
Gazania hybrids
- An evergreen groundcover. Large daisy-shaped flowers of bright yellow, orange, red or even whites. Aug – Mar.
- Grow in full sun. Cold hardy. Likes a little water fairly regularly.
- 2o cm * 40 cm, plant 5 per square metre.
N4 bag; Price: R27.50
Special price: R19.50
Indigofera jucunda
River Indigo, Pronkverbos
- An evergreen shrub or small tree. A showy and graceful garden plant
- Bunches of attractive small white and pink flowers. Aug – Mar.
- Full sun or partial shade. Semi-cold hardy. Best with fairly regular water.
- 2 – 4m. Well suited to smaller gardens.
N5 bag; Price R79.00
Special price: R55.30
Plectranthus strigosus
Dwarf Spurflower, Dwerg Spoorsalie
- An evergreen groundcover.
- Flat growing, small, dark green leaves..
- Vertical inflorescence of delicate white or pink flowers. Sep – May.
- Shade loving. Fairly frost tender and likes regular water.
- 15 cm * 40 cm. Plant 4 – 5 per square meter
N 4 bag; Price: R27.50
Special price: R19.50
Ruttya fruticosa Red
Red Jammy Mouth, Jembekkie
- An evergreen shrub or scrambler. Makes a good container plant.
- Showy red flowers with a black splotch on the lower lip. Oct – Feb.
- Grow in sun or light shade. Fairly frost sensitive and likes regular water.
- 1 – 4m * 1 – 4m. Prune to desired shape.
- Sunbirds visit the flowers.
N10 (20 l) bag; Price R179.00
Special price: R125.30
X Ruttyruspolia “Phyllis van Heerden”
- An evergreen shrub or scrambler. A showy garden plant.
- An eye-catching display of clusters of mauve to deep pink flowers. Oct – Apr.
- Grow in sun or partial shade. A little frost sensitive and likes water in summer.
- 2 – 3m * 2 – 5m. Give a good haircut in spring.
N10 (20l) bag; Price R179.00
Special price: R125.30
Vachellia xanthophloea
Fever Tree, Koorsboom
- An iconic, deciduous large tree. A distinctive and popular tree with yellow-green bark.
- The flowers are small round, yellow balls borne in profusion. Sep – Nov.
- Plant in sun. A little frost sensitive and likes water in summer, do not water in winter.
- 10m * 8m. Be warned, the roots are invasive.
No5 bag; Price R79.00
Special price: R55.30
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