The Geraldton Wax Plant can’t be beat! Wednesday, 23 May 2018 14:36 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Picture courtesy Ross Funnell - see her flickr pageAs part of the xeriscape or drought tolerant garden, the stunning Geraldton Wax Plant can’t be beat!
The Firebush is a voluptuous tropical beauty Wednesday, 16 May 2018 11:26 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Hamelia patens at Enchanting Floral Gardens of Kula, Maui, Hawaii. Picture courtesy Forest and Kim Starr - see their flickr pageThe Firebush is a voluptuous tropical beauty which produces flowers and berries all year round. It is a reliable tropical plant that has found its way into many a landscape because of its proven drought and soil tolerance – it can basically grow anywhere!
Boxwood has been modernised Sunday, 06 May 2018 12:51 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Buxus macowaniiBoxwood has been modernised and is seen in almost any style of garden today. Our beautiful indigenous boxwood (Buxus macowanii) is endemic to South Africa, meaning that it grows wild nowhere else in the world.
The Butterfly Bush blooms abundantly Thursday, 03 May 2018 13:48 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
The Butterfly Bush will bloom almost continuously from spring to autumn, and its strikingly beautiful blue blooms are sought-after because blue flowers are rare.
The Chelsea Flower Show Thursday, 03 May 2018 11:33 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
The Chelsea Flower Show - Trailfinders South African Wine Estate Garden
The Tea Bush is a show-stopper when in full bloom Thursday, 26 April 2018 14:59 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen'These natives of Australia and New Zealand are old time favourites for cold South African gardens because they can be depended upon to produce a show stopping abundance of flowers in winter and spring.
The Cape honeysuckle is water-wise Wednesday, 25 April 2018 09:36 Written by Super User
Picture courtesy Wilferd Duckitt - Lesser Double-Collard Sunbird in Tecomaria capensis - See his flickr page.The Cape honeysuckle remains wildly popular with gardeners in South Africa and around the world. It is a carefree garden plant which does not suffer from any serious peats and diseases, making it perfect for eco-conscious gardeners who do not spray harmful chemicals.
Freesias are most fragrant spring flowers Monday, 23 April 2018 11:41 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
These little beauties are sure to capture your heart and are grown worldwide for their cheerful colours and fabulously fragrant flowers which symbolise sweetness, friendship and trust, last long in a vase, and will perfume an entire room.
Daffodils never fail to charm Sunday, 22 April 2018 10:27 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
What would spring be like without the sunny blooms of daffodils to remind us that winter is finally over and 'spring has sprung' and there is something truly magical about a deciduous woodland floor covered with daffodils in full bloom.
Chinese Plumbago has vivid cobalt-blue flowers Tuesday, 17 April 2018 10:29 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Cerastostigma willmottianumChinese Plumbago flowers from late summer through autumn and remains popular worldwide for its vivid blue blooms as blue is a rare flower colour.
Common Primroses are hard to ignore Monday, 16 April 2018 14:03 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Primula acaulis mixed bicolour. Picture courtesy www.nuleaf.co.zaCommon Primroses are little gems which are hard to ignore when in full bloom in winter and spring. They are essential in romantic and cottage gardens, but with the right combination of plants, can look just as stunning in a modern garden.
Bokbaaivygies can be used anywhere you have full sun Monday, 16 April 2018 09:08 Written by Darlene Roelofsen
Bokbaaivygie. Picture courtesy Doreanthus Maria KlangBokbaai vygies are one of South Africa’s most famous wildflower exports, and they are grown worldwide for their multitude of silky-textured flowers in winter and spring, in a dazzling range of colours like yellow, cream, pink, lavender, magenta, and orange.
