Flower Colour: Pink

  • Polygala ericifolia

    Posted on by Di StrombergThis species is endemic to South Africa, and is commonly found in coastal fynbos from George to Port Elizabeth. An attractive, small shrub that grows up to 30cm in height.  The numerous straight stems are covered with very narrow leaves... Read more »

  • Calodendrum capense

    Posted on by Di StrombergIn a forest environment, this tree can reach heights of up to 20 m, but at the forest margin or in the open it is shorter, approx. 7 m, with a more spreading canopy. It generally has a single, smooth... Read more »

  • Pelargonium panduriforme Eckl. & Zeyh.

    Posted on by Di StrombergPelargonium panduriforme is a shrub that is well branched and erect.  The young stems are considered to be soft and herbaceous but as the plant matures, the stem starts to develop a woody feature.   The genus name for Pelargonium... Read more »

  • Amaryllis belladonna

    Posted on by Di StrombergDescription The bulb is typically large, brown and rounded and has a moderate growth rate.  The large clusters of scented, trumpet-shaped pink flowers are carried on a long purplish-red and green stem.  Up to twelve flowers are produced from the... Read more »

  • Anisodontea scabrosa

    Posted on by Di StrombergIndigenous to South Africa’s winter rainfall areas, Anisodontea scabrosa grows well in coastal sands at low altitudes. They are hardy plants able to withstand frost. Description Anisodontea scabrosa is an evergreen perennial shrub that can reach heights of 2-3m.  Stems... Read more »

  • MALVA PARVIFLORA

    Posted on by Di StrombergThis very troublesome, annual weed is dynamic after autumn and winter rains. It is an erect, sprawling or decumbent herb growing up to 50cm high that is covered with rather stiff star-like (stellate) hairs and is woody at the stem. It occurs on all soil types;... Read more »

  • VIRGILIA DIVARICATA

    Posted on by Di StrombergVirgilia divaricata and V. oroboides are very similar and are often confused but V. divaricata rarely exceeds 10m – unlike V. oroboides which can reach 15m. It has a bushy, rounded to broadly conical growth habit with branches growing close to the ground. The... Read more »

  • POLYGALA VIRGATA

    Posted on by Di StrombergThis is an evergreen shrub which, if left untouched, can grow to over 2m. The specimen in Steenbok can be seen alongside the footpath on the opposite side of the Indigenous Gardens. It will definitely catch your eye with its... Read more »

  • Crassula ovata

    Posted on by Di StrombergA large well-branched, rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark grey-green, oval, succulent leaves. The leaves are in opposite pairs with red margins and pointy ends. The bush is covered by sweetly scented star-shaped flowers which are followed by small capsules... Read more »

  • Portulacaria afra

    Posted on by Di StrombergThis under-rated evergreen succulent shrub or small tree can be seen as you approach the Indigenous gardens on your left. With small, shiny green to yellow round leaves, it is well known to be part of elephants’ diet in many... Read more »