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Psychotria suber
The corkbark bird-berry is a recently described small tree that grows wild on rocky mountain peaks in Barberton, Mbombela, Swaziland and adjacent KwaZulu-Natal...
Plecostachys serpyllifolia
An easy-to-grow, grey-leaved perennial that forms a mound as its slender stems tangle together most delightfully. Perfect for a mixed herbaceous border...
Plectranthus fruticosus 'James'
Walking up the Camphor Avenue at Kirstenbosch during autumn it is difficult to miss the striking pink beds of Plectranthus fruticosus 'James'.Beds...
Plectranthus ambiguus
Plectranthus ambiguus brings soft green foliage and a splash of vivid violet-purple during autumn to shady areas in the garden, and it is easy...
Plectranthus ecklonii
A fast-growing shrubby perennial with showy spikes of pink, blue or white flowers in autumn, ideal for shade or semi-shade....
Plectranthus fruticosus 'Liana'
A striking new cultivar with blue-mauve flowers for shade or semi-sun that will tolerate frost....
Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender'
Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender', a hybrid developed at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, is becoming a hit around the world!...
Plectranthus saccatus
This is one of the more popular and well-known of the Plectranthus or spurflowers. It is known for its pretty flowers which are larger than those...
Plectranthus swynnertonii
Plectranthus swynnertonii is an attractive, fast growing late summer to winter flowering herbaceous perennial that will thrive in a moist frost-free...
Paranomus longicaulis
Densely white-woolly, pink and brown flowerheads, forming a short bottlebrush on a long, flowering branch, in spring to summer, with unusual foliage, bearing...
Plectranthus oertendahlii
Plectranthus oertendahlii is a lovely shade-loving groundcover and very striking potplant with silver variegated leaves that are beautiful throughout the...
Plectranthus
Plectranthus is the largest South African genus in the mint family (Lamiaceae), with 44 species natural to our region, most of which occur on the...
Plectranthus ciliatus
With its attractive white to light purple-pink flowers and ornamental foliage, this species is a pleasure for any moist subtropical garden, ideal for hanging...
Plectranthus ernstii
Plectranthus ernstii is a slow growing, semi-succulent perennial with swollen stems and a compact habit that resembles a bonsai, ideal for pot plants...
Plectranthus reflexus
An attractive, unusual and rare shade plant for pots or shade gardens....
Plectranthus strigosus
A dainty and delicate ground cover for shade gardens or hanging baskets....
Plectranthus verticillatus
Plectranthus verticillatus is a perennial semi-succulent ground cover native to woodland and forest margins in southeast Africa. It has long been a popular...
Plectranthus zuluensis
The delicate blue flowers and velvety leaves of Plectranthus zuluensis make this easily grown shrub a winner for those difficult shady areas in summer...
Plectranthus zuluensis 'Lupatana'
Plectranthus zuluensis 'Lupatana' is a white-selected cultivar of Plectranthus zuluensis. It is an excellent pot plant and flowers from late summer...
Pleiospilos nelii
Pleiospilos nelii is an intriguing little succulent and one of the best examples of mimicry....