Friday, November 30, 2012

Top Of The Trees



Maytenus acuminata 4kg R 21.10
Common names: Silky Bark, Sybas.
A small tree or large shrub which occurs naturally in forest, on forest margins and mountain shades. The small creamy flowers are followed by fruits with bright orange or red arils. This species is useful as a small tree for suburban gardens where it will give lightly dappled shade. 

Buddleja saligna 4kg @ R 13.65  and  10kg @ R 28.55
Common names: False Olive, Witolienhout
Shrub or small tree with white or cream flowers - fast growing, attractive dark green leaves with white undersides. a tough and adaptable plant which thrives in many environments  from coastal to inland, from bushveld or grassland to wooden ravines or rocky outcrops. very adaptable and drought resistant.  

Dovyalis caffra 4kg R 13.65
Common name: Kei-apple
Small tree with large edible fruits - vicious thorns make it impenetrable hedge.

Gymnosporia buxifolia 4kg @ R 13.65  and  20kg @ R 54.10
Common names: Spike Thorn, Gewone Pendoring
A small tree with huge thorns making it an excellent impenetrable hedge.2

Heteropyxis natalensis 4kg R 21.10
Common names: Lavender Tree, Laventelboom
Lovely, neat ornamental tree, glossy green foliage which turns red in autumn. Bark and leaves - lavender scented. Small fragrant cream flowers. Good container subject for full sun, favourite bonsai choice.

 Mystroxylon aethiopicum 4kg @ R 25.25  and  10kh @ R 51.15
Common names: White silky bark, Witsybas
Usually a small tree, 4 to 5 m in height, occurring at the margins of forests, on mountainsides and among rocks. glossy, dark green leaves and very handsome. Small whitish flowers in clusters.

Psoralea pinnata 4kg R 15.30
Common name; Bloukeur
small tree with fine leaves and striking rich blue, sweet scented, pea shaped flowers.

Rhus chirindensis 4kg @ R 21.10;  10kg @ R 42.10  and  20kg @ R 84.25
Common names: Red Currant, Bostaaibos
Large tree with a neat, dense, rounded crown of glossy green leaves, attractive currant-like berries and beautiful autumn colour.

Scutia myrtina 4kg  R 16.00
Common name: Cat thorn, Katdoring
Small to medium sized tree usually multistemmed. It has hooked soines making it an excellent barrier hedge. Leaves small, glossy, small cream flowers and brown fruit.

Syzygium cordatum 10kg R 42.10
Common names: Water berry, Waterbessy
Tall, upright growth habit,  leaves tinged pink, purple fruit edible and loved by birds - good fast growing tall screen or hedge for most garden positions. Successesful  street tree.

Also ask us about Pittosporum viridiflorum 4kg and 10kg; Halleria lucida 4kg; Erythrina caffra and erythrina lysistemon 4kg and 20kg; Kiggelaria africana 4kg; Syzygium guineense 4kg; Euclea natalensis 4kg; Phoenix reclinata 4kg; Sideroxylon inerme 4kg; Dais cotinifolia 4kg; Rapanea melanophloes 20kg; Rhus pendulina 20kg; Kigelia africana 10kg; clausena anisata 20kg; Ficus ingens 20kg; Cussonia spicata 20kg; Alberta magna 4kg and 10kg.



Sunday, November 25, 2012

WHAT'S IN FLOWER?



This NEW hybrid Cape Fuchsias are very compact and free flowering and are available in yellow and deep rose at the moment. Dark, glossy foliage. These hybrids flower on and off all year.
Phylgelius 'Candy Drops Yellow' [PBR] 15cm  R 15.30

Phylgelius 'Candy Drop Deep Rose' PBR 15cm  R 15.30
 

Low growing shrublet with lacy green foliage and masses of small, radiant orange 'doll rose' flowers. Very showy in flower. Neat in mixed borders and wonderful in raised beds or loffelstein where the pendulous blooms show off  to their best advantage. 
Hemannia muricata 15cm R 12.80

Common name Honey Bells. With its fine bright green foliage and dainty, salmon orange, cup-shaped, honey-scented flower, this fast growing ground cover is a delight in every garden - full sun or semi-shade prostrate.
Hermannia pinnata 15cm R 10.75 

Extinct in the wild, this exquisite Erica is however, easy to cultivate and worth having in every garden.
Erica verticillata'African Fanfare'=E. verticillata 'Kew' 20cm R 37.80

Stiff, compact little shrub, forms soft mounds covered in long lasting yellow daisy flowers, winter-spring.
Oedera imbricata 15cm R 12.80

Common name Butterfly Bush, Ertjiebos. Attractive, branched shrub with interesting caudate leaves and dark magenta, pea shaped flowers. Typical fynbos component, beautiful with restios and Leucodendron ssp. 
Polygala fruticosa 15cm R 15.30

This hybrid range of Ivy Geraniums is a winner! Disease resistant, self-branching and vigorous, they are a pleasure to grow and will reward you with large, colourful blooms almost all year a round. Ideal for hanging baskets  patio pots, or as a cascading ground cover.
Pelargonium peltatum 'Colourcade' [PBR] 15cm R 15.30

Very easy to grow tuberous Pelargonium with pretty, velvet textured round grey leaves, forming soft mounds with delightful bright magenta flowers from spring to autumn.Easy and rewarding to cultivate.
 Pelargonium reniforme 15cm R 12.80

A delightful succulent groundcover with beautiful, large, bright pink flowers. 
Lampranthus spectabilis *Bright Pink available in 15cm @  R 9.20 and in 
12.5cm @  R 7.55



Common name Geel blombos. Decorative, stiffly upright branches of rich green foliage proudly carry bright, golden yellow honey-scented flowerheads on their ends. Longlasting scented cutflowers loved by birds and butterflies alike. Excellent water wise shrub, ideal for sandy coastal gardens 
Athanasia dentata 15cm  R 10.75

A splendid display is made by the silver foliage of this erect, mound forming, shrublet especially when topped with shiny, papery white or pink flowers. They flower all summer, but need a trim from time to time to encourage full growth. A must for fynbos and coastal gardens and flowers are useful on gifts, greeting cards or in po pourri.
Syncarpha paniculata 4kg R 12.80

This selections is a great improvement on M. unidentata, a charming ground cover with lush, dense, green foliage and masses of dark purple viola like flowers on cascading stems all summer and into autumn. Excellent hanging basket subject.
Monopsis 'Royal Flush'[PBR] 15cm R 12.80


 Selago glomerata 4kg  R10.75
Butterflies adorn this constantly flowering perennial, making a stunning shoe. They havefine textured leaves and abundant mauve flowers in terminal clusters.


Common name River Stars, Otterbossie. Attractive perennial with narrow gray-green leaves on erect branches and pretty, scented white flowers in summer.
Gomphostigma virgata 15cm R 10.75

Strong, dense shrubs to 1m with hairy leaves and magenta flowers. Easy to cultivate, an attractive and rewarding addition especially for windy coastal gardens. 
Pelargonium cucullatum 4kg R 12.80

Friday, November 16, 2012

Lollipop Trees


Podocarpus latifolia 35cm R 94.25 

Ficus natalensis 35cm  R 94.25 and 30cm R 54.60

Gonioma kamassi  20kg  R 94.25

Nuxia floribunda  10kg R 54.60


Blechnum & Todea's

Attractive fern, forming a thick stem with large leaves. Shade and water loving, handsome container plant.
Blechnum tabulare 20kg  R 210.00

Common name: Royal Fern. A large, handsome "tree fern" type of fern with mature leaves reaching up to 1.5m. The stems form large woody heads becoming larger and more numerous with age, rather than taller. They prefer a shady, wet position and make excellent indoor pot plants or feature plants near streams and water features.
Todea  barbata 50kg R367.40



Friday, November 2, 2012

Delicious Drosanthemum's

Drosanthemum speciosum *Pink
12.5cm R8.10
A rare unusual, pink form of this deserved popular vygie. Glistening leave and bright pink, sparking flowers light up the winter and spring. Collected in Herold's Bay, Southern Cape 
 
 
 Drosanthemum sp. *Orange 15cm  R9.20
Upright growing succulent with big, glowing orange flowers in spring. Hardy and drought resistant once established. Pinch old flowers to encourcage a longer flower season.



Droanthemum hispidum *Pink 15cm R7.55
A truly tought, pioneering vygie ideal for the driest conditions once it is settled in the ground. Bright magenta pink flowers sparkle on this flat growing groundcover during spring.

Drosanthemum floribundum *Pink 15cm R9.20
Cuchion-forming, postrate. Totally covered with pale to dark pink flowers in spring. Flowers even more if given a dressing of organic fertiliser before flower.
 
Drosanthemum lavisii *Red 15cm  R11.05
A Shrublet or groundcover with very showy, bright crimson flowers that sometimes have a yellow thoat Thee leaves have glittering little hairs typical of the genus. Plant in full sun, water during the driest spells.
 


 


Summer bounty



Huge daisy flowers contain all the colours of the setting sun, burned red, orange and shades of yellow. Clump forming, producing masses of fantastic blooms virtually all year. 
Arctotis 'Sunset Radiance' [PBR] 15cm R 15.30


This gorgeous new hybrid from New Plant's breeding program is taking the World by storm. It is clump forming rather than creeping, with silvery foliage and large, double flowers carried in profusion.  
Arctotis 'On Fire' PBR' 15cm R15.30

This older clump forming hybrid Arctotis Is still popular for its free flowering habit and large, deep red blooms. 
Arctotis 'Radiance Red' PBR 15cm R15.30


This attractive member of the rush family closely resembles reeds and sedges and it is a must for wet areas like ponds, seeps and wetlands ( where appropriate). forms a handsome clump up to 1m, flowers are small cream in colour. 
Juncus effusus ecotray R110.00 per tray




Sweetly spice scented, this medium height shrub has a neat, compact habit. It has small, hairy green leaves and charming little white flowers attractive to bees and butterflies. 
Agathosma capensis 'Paarl' 20cm  R 29.00

A delightful succulent groundcover with beautiful, large, bright pink flowers. 
 Lampranthus spectabilis *Bright Pink 15cm  R9.20


Lobostemon fruticosus *Blue  15cm  R22.35
Special Price R13.41
LESS 40%




This gorgeous Gazania has frosted foliage. Beautiful in flower beds or as a container plant.
Gazania 'Kiss Frosty Flame Mix' 15cm R 10.75

A New Plant Trademark plant with enormous deep red flowers that have to be seen to be believed! It forms a clump of green leaves which contrasts well with the striking blooms. Good for containers and sandy coastal gardens.
Gazania 'Giant Red' [PBR] 15cm R 12.80
Special R 12.80



Pelargonium'Multibloom' 15cm 12.80



A slightly taller range of extra large-flowering Osteospermum hybrids purpose-bred for landscaping and excellent in pots.
Osteospermum 'Ostica Light Pink' PBR 15cm R 15.30
Special R12.50

NEW and exiting! The 'Sunny' range includes a huge selection of unbelievable colours.
Osteospermum 'Sunny Bella' PBR 15cm R 15.30
Special R 12.50



Suteras become so covered with blooms that you can hardly see the leaves. They just go on and on flowering!
Sutera 'Forever White' PBR 15cm R 15.30

Sutera 'Scopia Great Rose' PBR 15cm R 15.30

A charming ground cover with lush, dense, green foliage and masses of dark purple viola like flowers on cascading stems all summer and into autumn. Excellent hanging basket subject.
Monopsis 'Royal Flush' [PBR ZA 20012504] 15cm R 12.80

Extinct in the wild, this exquisite Erica is however, easy to cultivate and worth having in every garden. Tall growing with thick clusters of tubular magenta flowers on virtually every branch.
Erica verticilata ' African Fanfare' = E. verticilata'Kew' 15cm R 37.80

The festive season is near, so do not forget to get your special Christmas tree. With its attractive blue/green foliage it is a wonderful alternative for the traditional Christmas tree. Even after the holidays you can enjoy this gift from Nature!
Podocarpus latifolia 30cm R 36.25