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•March 3, 2020•

IT’S AFRICAN DAISY SEED SOWING TIME

One of the showiest winter or spring flowering annuals is Dimorphotheca sinuata commonly known as the African Daisy or Namaqualand daisy. Yes, they are indigenous originating from the west coast regions of the Cape but still perform admirably in most parts of the country. Packets of seed are available in autumn and are best sown...
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•January 22, 2020•

ANGELONIAS IN ABUNDANCE

Colourful perennial plants that originate from the tropics and yet look as though they could come straight out of an English country garden. They have proved to be important components of the floral displays during the hot and humid summer and early autumn conditions. This is always a period when so many plants of rather...
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•January 21, 2020•

EUPHORBIA DIAMOND SERIES

These spreading, low growing euphorbias have made a significant impact in local gardens since being introduced a few years ago. They spread rapidly during the summer months and are adorned in tiny white bracts (modified leaves). The flowers are small and insignificant. The Diamond range includes 3 different forms – Diamond Frost, Diamond Snow and...
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•January 21, 2020•

DIPLADENIA DIAMANTINA SERIES

Dipladenias or Mandevillas as they are sometimes referred to are amongst the showiest and most floriferous garden climbers or shrubs. The relatively new Diamantina Dipladenias are mostly low-growing or bushy forms with one climbing type (Opale Grenat) ideal for growing on a low trellis. There is a range of colours from white to deep maroon...
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