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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Anisodontae scabrosa
Common name: Pink mallowDescription: Fast growing rounded Cape shrub. Woody stems aromatic leaves and large cup shaped pink flowers. Beautiful one of my Stellenbosch Botanical Garden finds. This grows beautifully in my Gauteng garden. Provide nectar for butterflies.[View all characteristics]
R90.00 |
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Artemesia afra
Common name: African wormwoodDescription: An upright bushy indigenous shrub with fern-like silver grey aromatic foliage. Insignificant yellow flowers in summer. Medicinal. Waterwise. Prune hard.[View all characteristics]
R75.00 |
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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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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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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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Coddia rudis
Common name: Small bone appleDescription: Tough multi-stemmed indigenous shrub with small fragrant cream bell shaped flowers and "small apple" fruits. Good for birds, bees, butterflies, bonsai and containers. 20l[View all characteristics]
R400.00 |
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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]
R75.00 |
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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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Halleria elliptica
Common name: Tree fuchsiaDescription: RARE fast growing upright indigenous shrub. Pendulous tubular orange flowers. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies.[View all characteristics]
R150.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Helichrysum petiolare
Common name: KooigoedDescription: A beautiful soft indigenous shrub with round aromatic silver leaves. Sprays of insignificant cream flowers in summer. Medicinal[View all characteristics]
R75.00 |
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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. 5l bags.[View all characteristics]
R150.00 |
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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]
R90.00 |
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Indigenous: Oxyanthus pyriformis
Common name: Natal LoquatDescription: A multistemmed indigenous shrub with horizontal branches and glossy dark green leaves. Heads of spindly scented flowers in summer. Attracts moths and birds. 10l bag[View all characteristics]
R300.00 |
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Indigenous: Pavetta gardeniifolia
Common name: Christmas brides bushDescription: A beautiful compact indigenous shrub with glossy green foliage. Sprays of scented white flowers in summer. Attracts birds, bees, insects
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R200.00 |
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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]
R90.00 |
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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 |
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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]
R90.00 |
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Metarungia longistrobus
Common name: Sunbird bushDescription: An attractive dense shrub with spikes of yellow orange flowers that attract birds, butterflies and bees. A good container plant. Self seeds.[View all characteristics]
R75.00 |
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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 pulchra
Common name: LekkerbreekDescription: Rare and hard-to-find. Rounded tree with distinctive peeling bark and gorgeous spring foliage. Racemes of yellow flowers in spring. Attracts birds and bees. 10l bags. Photograph courtesy of Reuben Heydenrich. Not suitable for on-line orders[View all characteristics]
R400.00 |
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Pavonia praemorsa
Common name: Yellow mallowDescription: A fast growing upright shrub with tough stems and roughly textured leaves. Apricot buds and pale yellow flowers attract burds, bees and butterflies. [View all characteristics]
R90.00 |
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Polygala virgata alba
Common name: White broomDescription: A self seeding shrub with spikes of WHITE flowers all season. Prune back to shape and group for effect. A good cut flower.[View all characteristics]
R90.00 |
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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]
R150.00 |
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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]
R150.00 |
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Pycnostachys reticulata
Common name: Blue soldier salviaDescription: An slender upright indigenous shrub with slightly furry short stalked narrow leaves. Dense spikes of two tone pale blue flowers in autumn. Attracts butterflies and bees.[View all characteristics]
R90.00 |
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Rotheca myricoides
Common name: Blue cats whiskersDescription: An upright Limpopo shrub with smelly bright green leaves. Soft two toned blue flowers in summer. Attracts butterflies. NOT to be confused with Rotheca myracoides Ugandense.[View all characteristics]
R90.00 |
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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]
R90.00 |
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Rothmannia capensis
Common name: Wild gardeniaDescription: A small dense well shaped indigenous tree with glossy foliage and rounded fruits. Large fragrant bell shaped cream flowers. Attracts butterflies. Non agressive roots.[View all characteristics]
R200.00 |
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Ruttya fruticosa
Common name: Jammy mouth Description: Rounded indigenous shrub with glossy dark green foliage and two-lipped black centred red flowers. Attracts bees, butterflies and birds. Waterwise[View all characteristics]
R120.00 |
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Ruttya fruticosa - yellow
Common name: Yellow Rabbits earsDescription: Beautiful scrambling indigenous shrub with glossy dark green foliage and two-lipped black centred yellow flowers. Attracts bees, butterflies and birds. A magnificent specimen in our garden. Waterwise[View all characteristics]
R120.00 |
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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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Senecio oxyodontus
Common name: Feathery senecioDescription: A scandent indigenous shrub with lovely feathery foliage and panicles of yellow flowers.[View all characteristics]
R90.00 |
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Syncolostemon hybrid
Common name: Pink Plume hybridDescription: A hybrid of two syncolostemons. Sparse branching and toothed leaves. Loose panicles of cerise flowers. Thrilled to have stock of this beauty that I have enjoyed in my garden for many years.[View all characteristics]
R120.00 |
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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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