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Plectranthus reflexus
An attractive, unusual and rare shade plant for pots or shade gardens....
Aloe huntleyana
Aloe huntleyana is a small creeping aloe species with greyish green leaves ornamented at the base with white spots. It branches to form clusters of...
Trichilia emetica
The Natal mahogany is an evergreen tree with handsome dark green glossy leaves and a wide-spreading crown. Its sweet-scented flowers will attract bees...
Senecio inornatus
Senecio inornatus is a tall robust plant that does not go unnoticed in any grassland or wetland. These solitary plants are often much taller than the...
Plectranthus strigosus
A dainty and delicate ground cover for shade gardens or hanging baskets....
Orthochilus ensatus
This is an attractive orchid that can be grown as a container subject and was previously known as Eulophia ensata....
Erica croceovirens
Erica croceovirens is a newly described species which is closely related to other tubular southern Cape species such as E. versicolor, E....
Plectranthus swynnertonii
Plectranthus swynnertonii is an attractive, fast growing late summer to winter flowering herbaceous perennial that will thrive in a moist frost-free...
Barleria dolomiticola
Plant a Red Listed barleria in your garden and support the conservation of the species....
Dyschoriste setigera
This is a delightful low-growing groundcover up to 150-300mm high that requires little or no maintenance and is particularly suitable for water-wise gardens...
Barleria randii
This barleria with its orange/yellow flowers and white leaf margins will be an attractive addition to a rock garden....
Streptocarpus montigena
An unusual small pot plant for indoors, with rough, hairy slightly sticky leaves. This is quite a difficult species to grow — providing the discerning...
Metarungia galpinii
Metarungia galpinii is a very rare and attractive garden plant that occurs mainly in the East London area in the Eastern Cape....
Geranium drakensbergensis
An attractive, floriferous and vigorous herbaceous perennial that makes a wonderful addition to a summer perennial border....
Hyobanche fulleri
Hybanche fulleri is a striking parasitic plant with pale to bright pink flowers found only in dune scrub....
Anthocleista grandiflora
Anthocleista grandiflora is a striking tree with a tall straight trunk topped with a crown of huge leaves. It needs a warm, sunny garden with plenty of...
Othonna retrofracta
Othonna retrofracta, with its bonsai-like appearance, is suitable for water-wise gardens in arid areas....
Crassula spathulata
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