Plant proteas this summer - Life is a Garden
The best of proteas and pincushions have been bred into a range of hybrid varieties especially designed for local gardens. Planning on adding ecologically indigenous water wise plants to your garden this summer? Now is the time to choose the celebrity’ plants of our fynbos region, proteas and pincushions (Leucospermum spp.). All thrive in the poor and acidic soils and their blooms will attract a variety of nectar-loving birds into your garden. Proteas and pincushions are also suitable for…
Preparing For And Dreaming of Spring - The Martha Stewart Blog
Readers of this blog are always commenting that they love seeing photos of my farm, so I thought I would treat you to another little tour. It's actually [&hellip...
Chondropetalum tectorum (small Cape rush) Native to South Africa; Zones 9 to 15; height 2 to 3 feet; part shade to full sun. An herbaceous plant that contributes appealing structure to the garden with its elegant vase-like habit. The dark green reedlike stems are divided into sections by attractive mahogany sheaths.