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Pelargonium exhibens
With the Albany Thicket Biome and parts of the Nama Karoo being its only home, the exhibiting pelargonium lives up to its name in succulent scrub, showcasing...
Clematis villosa subsp. stanleyi
Clematis villosa subsp. stanleyi, previously known as Clematopsis scabiosifolia among other names, is a striking subshrub that typically grows to about...
Erythrina abyssinica
Erythrina abyssinica is a striking spectacle of nature with rugged, spiny branches, vibrant foliage and vivid red-orange blooms that attract pollinators...
Tephrosia zoutpansbergensis
Tephrosia zoutpansbergensis is a bushy shrub that belongs in the Fabaceae (legume family), with yellowish orange flowers in spring and summer followed...
Helichrysum ruderale
Helichrysum ruderale is a herbaceous flowering plant that completes its life cycle in two growing seasons. It brings life into sunny or semi-shade flowerbeds...
Arctotis debensis
Arctotis debensis is a flat-growing, spreading perennial with rosettes of bright green leaves and yellow daisy-flowers in spring. It is only found growing...
Drimia sanguinea
Although this is a beautiful bulbous plant with great horticultural potential for gardens and containers it is not recommended for gardening because it...
Englerodaphne ovalifolia
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Aloe bowiea
Aloe bowiea is very distinctive and uncommon amongst the species of Aloe, with very small, grass-like leaves and inconspicuous flowers. Its habitat is...
Erica galpinii
In the sandstone fynbos of the Kleinrivier Mountains in the Overberg region in the Western Cape lies a rare, long-lived, slow growing reseeder known as...
Jamesbrittenia tysonii
Jamesbrittenia tysonii is an appealing and resilient perennial with pretty, delicate white flowers in spring and summer. This plant requires little maintenance...
Delosperma gautengense
The Gauteng delosperma is a succulent plant native to rocky outcrops of the Magaliesberg in South Africa, it dazzles with its radiant, white, daisy-like...
Crassula sladenii
Crassula sladenii is a rare, sparingly branched, scrambling succulent shrublet, becoming a cliff-hanger with stems up to 400 mm long. The leaves are greyish-green,...
Ficus bubu
Ficus bubu is a stunning tree that captivates with its lovely yellow-green bark, glossy dark green foliage, thorny branches, strong construction and interesting...
Vigna unguiculata
Urbanization has led to the decline of traditional plant-based diets, impacting health. Vigna unguiculata, rich in protein, helps fill this gap with its...
Serruria hirsuta
A splendid specimen that shapes itself into a rounded form, showcasing its beautiful flower heads and pink flowers, which attract bees and other insects,...
Hibiscus waterbergensis
As a neat, upright, little-branched shrub of about 1.5 m tall, with its greyish-green appearance and vibrant scarlet-red flowers in summer, Hibiscus waterbergensis...
Erica ampullacea
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Acmadenia tetragona
A hardy aromatic shrub that captures attention in spring, with its delicate, light pink flowers with pink nectar guides clearly visible in the centre of...