Most of the plants in this section are sold in 18cm pots or 4L bags. Where container sizes differ this is noted in the plant description. Our plant descriptions are based on our own research and observations, and we are always happy to receive additional comments - or corrections! Please feel free to email us at leone@petalfaire.co.za .
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Baphia racemosa
Common name: Natal camwoodDescription: Dense rounded indigenous shrub with grey bark and tapering leaves. Racemes of pea shaped violet scented white flowers from spring to summer. Attracts bees and butterflies. I have searched for this shrub for almost ten years and finally found it! 20l bags. Plants are too large for postal delivery.[View all characteristics]
R500.00 |
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Barleria greenii
Common name: Wild bush petuniaDescription: Rare rounded shrub with thick smooth shiny dark green leaves and scented open pink flowers. Likes clay soil.[View all characteristics]
R150.00 |
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Bauhinia natalensis
Common name: Natal bauhiniaDescription: A dainty rounded shrub with roundish two lobed green leaves and scented delicate crinkly white flowers. One of the petals has a deep red stripe. Attracts moths and butterflies. 10l bags[View all characteristics]
R200.00 |
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Bowkeria verticillata
Common name: Natal Shell flower bushDescription: A beautiful multi-stemmed indigenous shrub with lovely quilted leaves and scented shell like white flowers in summer. [View all characteristics]
R150.00 |
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Brillantaisia subulugurica
Common name: Giant salviaDescription: A fast growing indigenous shrub with large bright glossy leaves. Spikes of large purple purple flowers in summer. A gorgeous filler in the garden.[View all characteristics]
R75.00 |
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Buddleja dysophylla
Common name: White climbing sageDescription: A scandent indigenous shrub/climber with scented sprays of white flowers that attract butterflies. Lovely grey green leaves.[View all characteristics]
R90.00 |
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Calodendrum capense
Common name: Cape chestnutDescription: Beautiful single trunk indigenous tree with glossy leaves, furry brown underside. Large sprays of scented pink flowers in summer. Butterflies. GORGEOUS[View all characteristics]
R150.00 |
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Cassinopsis ilicifolia
Common name: Lemon thornDescription: A dense spiny indigenous shrub with lovely shiny green leaves, small whitish flowers in spring followed by large orange berries in autumn. Birds love the berries. Makes a good screen. 5l bags[View all characteristics]
R150.00 |
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Croton pseudopulchellus
Common name: Small lavender fever-berryDescription: My favourite indigenous shrub. Beautiful silver-backed foliage, small white flowers, golden seed pods. Attracts butterflies. RARE 30cm pot[View all characteristics]
R450.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Duvernoia adhatotodoides
Common name: Pistol bushDescription: Upright shrub with large dark green leaves. Long lasting fragrant white flowers with purple throat markings. Water well else the leaves go yellow.[View all characteristics]
R75.00 |
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Dyschoriste thunbergiiflora
Common name: Purple bellsDescription: A gorgeous rounded indigenous shrub with deep violet trumpet shaped flowers in summer. Waterwise. 5l bags[View all characteristics]
R120.00 |
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Erythrina acanthocarpa
Common name: TamboekiedoringDescription: Rare gorgeous indigenous shrub with underground root stock and compound leaves. Brilliant red and yellow flowers in late spring. My mother plant is starting to make buds - a spectacular sight awaits.[View all characteristics]
R250.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Erythrina caffra
Common name: Coastal coral treeDescription: A fast growing round-headed tree with grey trunk and branches. Trifoliate leaves with spikes of gorgeous orange scarlet flowers from winter - spring. Attracts birds and insects. [View all characteristics]
R150.00 |
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Erythrina humeana
Common name: Dwarf coral treeDescription: A fast growing upright shrub with dark olive green leaves. Spikes of gorgeous scarlet flowers throughout summer. Attracts birds and butterflies. [View all characteristics]
R150.00 |
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Greyia sutherlandii
Common name: Natal BottlebrushDescription: Small upright tree, almost a shrub in Gauteng gardens, sparse branches with leathery leaves and cones of red flowers. Lovely. [View all characteristics]
R150.00 |
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Hibiscus pendunculatus
Common name: Forest pink hibiscusDescription: Upright dainty indegenous shrub with woody base lobed rough leaves. Large solitary pink flowers all season[View all characteristics]
R120.00 |
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Hibiscus praeteritus
Common name: Description: A fast-growing, upright slender shrub, with ovate coarsely serrated leaves. Stems and leaves slightly hairy. Red five petalled in summer. Waterwise.[View all characteristics]
R75.00 |
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Leonotis - Golden velvet
Common name: Miniature wild daggaDescription: A bushy COMPACT showy shrub with rough toothed narrow leaves. Velvety peachy flowers. Birds, bees and butterflies [View all characteristics]
R75.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Leonotis leonorus
Common name: Wild daggaDescription: Showy branched indigenous shrub, rough toothed narrow leaves, velvety orange flowers from aut - spr.[View all characteristics]
R75.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Leonotis leonorus alba
Common name: White wild daggaDescription: A showy upright shrub with rough toothed narrow leaves and velvety white flowers that attract birds, butterflies and bees. A good cut flower. 10l bags[View all characteristics]
R90.00 |
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Mackaya bella
Common name: Forest bell bushDescription: Lovely indigenous shrub, simply glossy dark green leaves, tubular white flowers. Huge plants 5l bags.[View all characteristics]
R150.00 |
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Metarungia pubinervia
Common name: Red sunbird bushDescription: Rare well shaped shrub quilted dark green leaves. Tubular red flowers are produced on the upperside of branches. Attracts sunbirds and insects. Only discovered in the Kranzkloof Nature Reserve in Kloof in 2000![View all characteristics]
R90.00 |
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Ochna serrulata
Common name: Mickey mouse bushDescription: Slow growing indigenous shrub with yellow flowers then Mickey Mouse fruits. Attracts birds and butterflies. Gorgeous and children love it. [View all characteristics]
R150.00 |
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Pentas lanceolata
Common name: Egyptian star flowerDescription: A multistemmed indigenous shrub with dark green lance shaped furry leaves. Clusters of star shaped flowers all season. We have pink, white and cerise plants in stock. Attracts butterflies to the garden.[View all characteristics]
R75.00 |
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Psychotria capensis
Common name: Black birdberryDescription: Gorgeous indigenous shrub or small tree. Large glossy green leaves.
Flat clusters of golden yellow flowers. Beautiful fruit. Birds/bees love it. [View all characteristics]
R120.00 |
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Psychotria capensis variegated
Common name: Variegated black birdberryDescription: VERY RARE shrub with large glossy variegated leaves and clusters of yellow flowers and black berries. Attracts birds. In a 30cm pot.[View all characteristics]
R400.00 |
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Pycnostachys urticifolia
Common name: Hedgehog sageDescription: A fast growing indigenous shrub.
Use as an accent or hedge plant.
Dense spikes of true blue flowers.[View all characteristics]
R90.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Rotheca myricoides cv Ugandense
Common name: Blue butterfly bushDescription: A fast growing indigenous shrub.
It attracts carpenter bees and birds. Butterfly type purple flowers all season. A good screening plant.[View all characteristics]
R120.00 |
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Rothmannia globosa
Common name: September bellsDescription: An upright indigenous shrub with glossy foliage, fragrant cream bell shaped flowers and round fruits. Attracts butterflies and bees.[View all characteristics]
R120.00 |
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Salvia radula
Common name: Scrappy african sageDescription: Stunning upright indigenous shrub with furry and aromatic grey leaves. Panicles of white flowers all season.[View all characteristics]
R75.00 |
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Schotia brachypetala
Common name: HuilboerboonDescription: Attractive indigenous tree with large densely branched canopy. Clusters of gorgeous red flowers. Attracts birds and bees to the garden. Host plant for the following butterflies: Koppie Charaxes, Brown Playboy, Common Hairtail, Foxy Charaxea.
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R200.00 |
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Sclerochiton odoratissimus
Common name: White lipsDescription: Rare upright indigenous shrub with slightly hairy leaves. Scented white flowers in summer.[View all characteristics]
R150.00 |
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Sophora velutina ssp Zimbabweensis
Common name: Velvety velutinaDescription: A lovely cascading shrub with silky leaves and racemes of cream flowers in summer. It has been suggested that it might be a descendant of a plant introduced from China centuries ago through trading contacts during the peak of the Zimbabwe culture. [View all characteristics]
R120.00 |
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Tephrosia grandiflora
Common name: Large pink tephrosiaDescription: Bushy indigenous shrub with
Soft feathery compound leaves.
Pea like magenta flowers all year. This must be a new strain, our former stock have always been sparse and upright, this is a real winner. [View all characteristics]
R90.00 |
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Thunbergia natalensis
Common name: Natal blue bellDescription: A lovely shrub that sprouts from a woody base. Gorgeous pale blue tubular flowers. Grown from seed or root division.[View all characteristics]
R75.00 |
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