Holly | Ilex aquifolium Size:17cmDeck the halls with symbolic British Hollyits deep green, glossy leaves and vibrant red berries create a festive flourish! Cultivate this evergreen beauty in the Western Cape with care: well drained soil, partial shade, and regular watering. Pruning in late winter and spring shapes its growth, but remember, holly is toxic to people and pets. Name Ilex aquifolium Growth Expectancy 2 3m H x 1. 2 1. 5cm W Position Sun Semi shade Shade Water Smart No
Arching habit adds softness to borders and hedges
Because of its elegant symmetry
A sculptural aloe that brings movement and colour to your garden
Produces cheerful pink and yellow flowers in spring and summer
or hanging baskets
Provides excellent screening and wind protection
The Wild Olive is one of South Africa’s most treasured indigenous trees
Sansevieria’s fibres were once used to make ropes and bowstrings
Feed lightly with a succulent fertilizer in spring to boost foliage and flowering
tolerates coastal conditions
or as striking container specimens on patios where their intoxicating fragrance can be fully appreciated
A striking trailing succulent with slender stems and elongated leaves that turn a vivid ruby-red under Cape Town’s bright sun