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Welcome to our MAY AVAILABILITY LIST!
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| SPECIFIC NAME | COMMENTS |
| Acmadenia heterophylla | Fine leaved aromatic shrublet to 40cm. Dark pink flowers between Sep & Mar. From coastal limestones. Sun. |
| Agathosma apiculata, Garlic Buchu | Shrub to 1m. from coastal dunes & limestone soils. White flowers, mostly in Winter. Sun or Semi shade. Toughest of all the buchus. |
| Agathosma capensis, Spicy Buchu | Spicy scented shrub to 90cm. Resprouter - prune hard. White, pink, or mauve flowers. Grows on granite and shale soils as well as coastal sand. Full sun. |
| Asparagus falcatus, Doringtou | Robust thorny climber from forest margins. Sweetly-scented flowers from Sept-Dec. Red berries eaten by birds & monkeys. |
| Athanasia dentata | Shrub to 90cm. Yellow flowers from Aug - Apr. Occurs in coastal bush. Sun. Very Tough. |
| Chironia laxa, Bitterwortel | Herbaceous perennial 30cm tall. Pink star-shaped flowers from mid - late summer. Full sun, water through summer, composted soil. |
| Chlorophytum krookianum | Deciduous perennial with big strappy leaves. White spikes of flowers from Dec - Apr. 1.5m. Semi-shade. |
| Chlorophytum saundersii, Weeping Anthericum | Grass-like perennial to 70cm. Blooms over a long period, spring through summer in sun or light shade. Gracefully arching spikes of white flowers. Summer water. |
| Cliffortia obcordata | Shrub with small flat leaves and tiny maroon flowers. Grows to 1.3m. Grows well in alkaline sand near beach or hot mountain slopes. Sun. Hardy. |
| Clutia alaternoides | Shrub to 70cm. Good for clipping into balls or small hedging. Full sun, drought hardy. |
| Coleonema album, Cape May | Much branched 1m coastal shrub with fine foliage, fragrant. Profusion of small white flowers from April-Nov. Sun or Semi shade. Withstands drought, salt and wind. |
| Coleonema dark pink, Pink Confetti Bush | Bushy 1m+ coastal shrub. Pink flowers from April-Nov. Withstands drought, salt and wind. Sun or semi shade. Scented leaves - same Family as Citrus and Buchu. |
| Crassula fragilis | Small succulent groundcover, 5cm. White flowers. Good in pots. Semi-shade. |
| Diascia molle, Twinspur | Flat, spreading groundcover. Masses of bright pink 'Twinspur' flowers in Spring-Summer. Like moisture in Summer, compost, cool Sun or semi-shade. |
| Dombeya rotundifolia, Wild Pear | Small tree, 2 - 4m. Deciduous with rough, round leaves. First tree to bloom in early spring. Scented white flowers cover the tree before leaves appear. Fairly fast if watered through the summer. |
| Drosanthemum candens | Mat forming vygie. Flowers pale pink or white from Oct to Jan. Found on coastal rocks. Full sun. |
| Dyschoriste setigera, (Chaetacanthus) | Low sprawling shrublet to 30cm. Small white from Aug-Jan. Sun or semi-shade and some summer water. |
| Ekebergia capensis, Cape Ash | Evergreen forest tree. Height 5-7m. Flowers small white sweetly scented Aug-Nov. Followed by red berries for birds. Fairly fast growing if fed & watered. Good shade tree. |
| Eriocephalus africanus, Wild Rosemary | Widely spread coastal shrub to 1m tall. Profuse white flowers in autumn followed by fluffy seeds which birds use to line nests. Sun. Scented foliage. Medicinal, edible. |
| Eriocephalus eximius | More attractive shape than E. africanus. |
| Euryops abrotanifolius, Geel Magriet | Upright shrub to 1m. Large yellow daisy flowers from May to Dec. Common on sandy or rocky slopes, very tough. Prune for more bushy growth. |
| Falkia repens, Oortjies | Attractive groundcover found near vleis, but can tolerate moderate drought in summer. Pale pink to white convolvulus-like flowers from Nov-Feb. Sun or semi- shade. |
| Felicia aethiopica variegata, Bush Felicia | Shrubby, spreading perennial to 30cm. Blue daisy flowers with yellow centres in spring and early summer. Sun. Cut back for fresh growth. |
| Felicia fruticosa, Wild Aster | Bushy shrub, 1,3m tall. Purple-mauve daisy flowers Sept-Nov. Beautiful Spring display on Peninsula mountains. Very tough. |
| Ficinia nodosa, Knotted club-rush | Sedge to 1m tall. Suited to marshy coastal areas. Flowers in dense, brown heads from Dec - Mar. Drought & Bog tolerant. |
| Geranium incanum album | Fast spreading groundcover. Attractive, delicate foliage with masses of white to pale mauve flowers in Spring. Coastal planting. |
| Gnidia squarrosa | Shrub up to 1.5m with fine foliage. Long-lasting creamy flowers that are night scented (moth-pollinated). Sun. Prune to shape. Coastal. |
| Halleria lucida, Tree Fuchsia | Large shrub or tree 2-5m. From coastal bush or forest. Orange tubular flowers from June-Feb. Loved by birds & bees. Tough but prefers compost & water. |
| Helichrysum argyrophyllum, Yellow Everlasting | Spreading groundcover 30cm. Yellow everlasting flowers and attractive silver foliage. Like full sun and a bit of summer moisture. |
| SPECIFIC NAME | COMMENTS |
| Helichrysum cymosum | Spreading ground cover 40cm tall. Yellow flowers from Oct - Mar. Grey-green foliage. Grows in any soil type. Very tough for coastal conditions. Sun. |
| Hermannia pinnata, Kruipoproos | Groundcover 15-30cm tall. Scented bell-shaped apricot flowers in Spring. Sun. Very tough. |
| Hermannia saccifera, Konynbossie | Groundcover to 30 cm tall. Beautiful and abundant golden yellow flowers from Jul-Oct. Ideal at the coast in rockeries. From lower coastal slopes. Full sun. |
| Hymenolepis crithmifolia, Coulter Bush | Soft shrub to 2.5m tall. Grey-green leaves. Yellow flowers from Sep - Dec. Full sun. Fast growing. |
| Hypoestes aristatus, Ribbon Bush | 1m shrub. Sun or partial shade. Covered in rich purple or white flowers in autumn. Coastal forest margins. Fairly drought tolerant. Cut back after flowers. Self-seeding. |
| Jasminum multipartitum | Wild Jasmin edible flowers. Shrub to 2m with scented large white Jasmine flowers, pink reverse from Oct - Nov. Summer rainfall. Sun-Semi shade. Likes good soil, tolerates wind. |
| Jordaniella dubia, Helder Kruip Vygie | Creeping succulent to 30cm tall. Flowers bright yellow from May to Sep. Found on sand dunes or limestone. Sun. |
| Kigelia africana, Sausage Tree | Large tree with a rounded crown. Flowers dark maroon with heavy yellow veins from Aug to Oct. Fruit huge 1m sausage-shaped. Nectar for birds. |
| Lampranthus falciformis, Vygie | Spreading shrublet to 40cm. Pink vygie flowers Oct.-Feb. Thrives in full sun amongst rocks. |
| Ledebouria socialis, Silver Squill | Spotty-leaved little bulb growing 15cm tall. Green & purple leaf forms available. Pendulous pink white flowerheads from Jul - Dec. Summer growing. Good in pots. |
| Leucadendron salignum, Common Sunshine Conebush | Shrub to 1m. Leaves turn bright yellow-green in winter and spring and pinky red in summer. Very widespread and tolerant of a range of conditions. Full sun, well-drained soils. |
| Leucadendron laureolum, Golden Conebush | Rounded shrub to 2m. Bright yellow leaves in June, colouring large areas of Peninsula mountainside throughout winter. Tolerates clay soil, as well as acid sand. |
| Lobostemon montanus, Mountain agt-dae-geneesbos | Bushy shrub 1-2m. Vivid sky-blue flowers in Winter & Spring. Sun. Tough - don't overfeed or overwater. Medicinally used to heal wounds and skin disease. |
| Maytenus acuminata, Silky Bark | Small glossy-leaved tree 3 - 5m tall. Small white flowers from May-Jan. Fruit attracts birds. Full sun or part-shade. |
| Maytenus procumbens, Dune kokoboom | Large coastal shrub to 4m. Orange fruits with bird-attracting aril covered seeds. Very tough. Sun-Semi shade. Wind resistant. |
| Mentha longifolia, Indigenous Mint | Scented leaves for use in teas etc. Plant in semi-shade in moist, well-drained soil. |
| Metalasia densa, Blombos | Rounded shrub growing 1-2m tall. Honey-scented flowers. Good pioneer, drought hardy, full sun. |
| Metalasia muricata, Blombos | Silver shrub 2m+ tall. Masses of white flowers from autumn to spring. Coastal dune sands, drought hardy. Full sun. |
| Monopsis lutea, Yellow Lobelia | Spreading low-growing groundcover. Yellow flowers from Nov - Apr. Sun or part-shade. Regular watering, found in wetlands. |
| Morella cordifolia, Waxberry | Loose shrub to 1.5m tall. Very hardy, grows in beach sands. Full sun. |
| Myrsine africana, Wild Myrtle | Slow growing shrub, 1 -3m tall, perfect for clipped hedges. Black fruit for the birds. Sun or Shade. Waterwise. |
| Orphium frutescens, Gentian, Sea Rose | Perennial reaching 60cm tall. Glossy pink flowers from Nov. -Feb. Water regularly. Full sun, sandy soils. Great for coastal gardens. |
| Oscularia deltoides, Dassie Vygie | Vygie reaching 35cm tall. Unusual angular leaves. Pink flowers from Oct - Dec. Full sun. Waterwise & low maintenance. Suited to pots, retaining walls or as a groundcover. |
| Osmitopsis asteriscoides, Swamp Daisy | 2m shrub. White daisies from Aug - Dec. Full sun. Plant into wetlands or permanently damp garden beds. Medicinal, aromatic leaves. |
| Otholobium virgatum, Carpet Pea | Spreading ground cover with mauve flowers from Sep - Nov. Grows well in sandy coastal soils. Full sun, tolerates part shade. Regular watering. Medicinal, leaves used. |
| Othonna capensis, Little Pickles | Succulent grey-leaved groundcover. Yellow daisy flowers from May - Aug. Full sun, waterwise & low maintenance. |
| Passerina corymbosa, Besembos, Gannabos | Fine-leaved fynbos shrub to 1.5m tall. Masses of tiny flowers turn bushes into shades of red & yellow from Sep - Nov. Lots of pollen. Full sun, waterwise, suited to a dry fynbos garden. |
| Pelargonium exstipulatum | Bushy shrublet to 1m. Grey attractive foliage. Pink & magenta flowers from Jun - Dec. Full sun & waterwise. Good in pots. |
| Pelargonium fragrans, Nutmeg Pelargonium | Compact neat shrublet to 40cm tall. White flowers with crimson markings from Jun - Nov. Nutmeg scented leaves. Full sun, waterwise, coastal conditions. |
| Pelargonium X radens, Rose Pelargonium | Shrub to 70cm tall. Delicious rose-scented leaves & edible flowers. Pink flowers from Jun - Dec. Full sun, waterwise. |
| Pentameris curvifolia, Tassel Grass | Perennial grass to 60cm tall. Attractive fawn coloured flowers from Sep - Dec. Suited to a fynbos garden, plant in groups. Full sun. |
| Pentzia incana, African Sheep Grass | Compact grey-leaved aromatic plant growing to 1m tall. Yellow flowers from Nov - Jan. Full Sun, drought hardy. |
| Phylica ericoides, Heath Phylica | Neat & compact shrub to 60cm tall. Clusters of small white flowers all year round. Full sun. Suited to coastal gardens, hardy and waterwise. |
| Plectranthus grandidentatus, Scented-leaved Spurflower | Semi-succulent spreading groundcover to 30cm tall. Velvety leaves. Spikes of white flowers from Nov - Apr. Fast-growing, shade or semi-shade. |
| Polygala gazensis | Shrub to 1,2m tall. Fine leaves & arching shape. Mauve flowers. Full sun and waterwise. |
| SPECIFIC NAME | COMMENTS |
| Polygala myrtifolia var pinifolia | Spreading groundcover to 30cm tall. Mauve flowers from Jul - Oct. Full sun, waterwise. Plant to cascade down retaining walls & slopes. |
| Polygala myrtifolia WHITE, Septemberbos | Redhill form neat and compact, growing to 2m tall. White flowers all year but peaking in September. Very adaptable easy to grow. Full sun or part-shade, waterwise. |
| Polygala virgata, Purple Broom | Tall broom-like habit, growing to 2m. Mauve flowers all year. Regular water, full sun. Self seeds. Pinch out growing tips for bushier growth. |
| Protea cynaroides, King Protea | Cape Peninsula form. Upright to sprawling slow-growing shrub to 1,5m tall. Huge pink flowers from Apr - Aug. Regular watering. Full sun. |
| Protea scolymocephala, Witskollie | Small protea 1.2m tall. Creamy white rounded flowers from Jul - Nov. Well-drained soils in full sun. Alkaline soils and coastal conditions. |
| Psoralea repens, Creeping Fountain Bush | Trailing groundcover, flat and spreading. Fleshy leaves. Mauve pea flowers from Oct - Feb. Grow on coastal dunes. Full sun / part shade, waterwise. |
| Roella ciliata | Small fynbos perennial 50cm tall. Big purple flowers with a white throat from Aug - Mar. Mountain soils in full sun. Waterwise. |
| Ruschia bina | Low-growing groundcover, neat foliage. Pink flowers in spring. Full sun, coastal conditions, drought hardy. |
| Ruschia macowanii | Succulent shrublet 30cm tall. Mauve flowers from Aug - Oct. Full sun, drought hardy, coastal. |
| Ruschia sarmentosa | Succulent groundcover. Pink flowers from Jul - Aug. Local to the Cape Peninsula, sandy coastal soils. Full sun, drought hardy. |
| Salvia chamelaeagnea white | Shrub to 1.5m. White flowers from Nov - May. Wind and drought resistant. Sun. Delicious if used as herb to flavour cakes. |
| Searsia lucida, Glossy Taaibos | Large shrub or small tree 2-3m tall with a wide spread. Small cream flowers from Aug - Oct. Birds love the berries. Coastal bush, full sun, waterwise. |
| Selago canescens | Shrub to 1m tall. Long spires of mauve flowers from Jul - Sep. Full sun, loved by bees and butterflies. |
| Selago myrtifolia | Neat shrublet to 60cm tall. Mauve flowers. Full sun. |
| Stoebe plumosa, Slangbos | Shrub with attractive silver foliage growing to 1.2m high. Small golden spikes of tiny flowers from Apr - Jun. Full sun, wind, drought & salt hardy. |
| Syncarpha argentea multicolour | A softly rounded bush with silver foliage growing to 20cm high. Flowerbuds are cerise opening to white - very striking. Full sun, waterwise. |
| Syncarpha vestita, Cape Snow | Woolly little shrublet to 60cm. Big white flowers with a red rim in early summer. Full sun. Plants in groups. |
| Tarchonanthus littoralis, Coastal Camphor Bush | Local Tarchonanthus species. Small tree or big shrub to between 1 - 5m tall. Extremely tough, drought hardy & perfect for coastal gardens. Full sun. |
| Thamnochortus fraternus | Cape flats sand fynbos restio growing to 1m tall. Full sun. |
| Tulbaghia violacea, Wild Garlic | Evergreen bulb, green strappy leaves, 35cm tall. Mauve flowers from Dec - Apr. Edible. Full sun, tough. |
| Veltheimia bracteata, Forest Lily | Bulb to 60cm tall. Pink pendulous flowers on a tall spike from Jul - Sep. Shade. Likes composted soil. |
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