Water-Smart Plants

This magnificent Japanese cultivar is a very attractive small growing, stemless succulent. A terrific addition to pots or containers 

Blue Prince is a lovely succulent, forming rosettes of dark blue-green leaves that turn a beautiful bronze colour in full sun.  Will bear red-orange flowers on tall stems in late Spring.

Chocolate soldier is a beautiful velvety slow-growing succulent, with broader regions of color on the leaf tips and margins. Colors range from a rusty brown on new growth to a more chocolate-brown coloration when the plant matures.

A fairly hardy, pretty, variegated, low growing succulent garden plant that works well as a water smart groundcover. Looks fabulous cascading down a rockery or in a pot.

Portulaca Pazzaz 'Nano Tropical Punch' is a striking, low-growing succulent that brings a burst of tropical color to any garden. With its vibrant mix of pink, orange, and yellow blooms, it’s perfect for adding interest to borders, containers, or hanging baskets. This hardy, spreading plant thrives in full sun and is both drought- and heat-tolerant, making it an easy-care choice for brightening up your outdoor space with minimal effort.

If you have a large garden, this indigenous tree will provide you with a very wide canopy of shade. The birds will love the small fig fruits and the kids will love the many branches to climb. This tree is ideal for building a treehouse. Plant with enough space between tree and permanent structures as it has invasive roots.

An evergreen free-branching succulent-shrub, with rosettes of bluish-green leaves.  The leaves are tinged with red margins.  Bears pale yellow-white flowers in late Spring. Perfect for rock gardens or Mediterranean gardens.

This mat rush will add a whimsical softness to your garden with it's shimmery olive-green grass-like foliage and small yellow flowers.  Will grow in a tidy clumping habit.  Ideal for mass planting along borders to add textural interest or in containers.  Drought tolerant and low maintenance.

This aloe has lovely grey-green, strap-shaped leaves and red to orange flowers. Drought resistant and ideal for water wise gardens and pots.

This stemless aloe has broad, flattened leaves with smooth margins. The foliage color can be variable depending on the amount of sunlight from either a dull reddish-green, or a grey-green with a pinkish-red edge. Clusters of pendulous, glossy coral-red flowers on branched stems appear in August and September.

Also called Schlumbergia or Christmas Cactus. This cascading, epiphytic cactus is ideal for use in hanging baskets.  It has flat segmented stems, resembling crab claws and it bears striking, long-lasting tubular flowers in winter.  Flowers comes in shades of pink, red, purple and orange.  This cactus will even flower indoors. Needs to be watered regularly in spring and summer and much less in winter. Do not place in direct sunlight.

Tall growing variety, ideal for screening or hedging. Deep red flowers in spring. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens. Great cut flowers.

This perennial Gazania is native to the mountains of South Africa and produce large, daisy-like flowerheads. The Gazania Zany is available in a mix of colors, including orange, yellow, and white,  Drought tolerant and ideal for pots, beddings and borders.  Good coastal plant.

Sempervivum 'Purple fluff' is a mat-forming evergreen succulent featuring fleshy rosettes with purple fluffy leaves, The mother plant offsets readily, to create a large colony over time. Bears small pink flowers from late summer. The rosettes die after flowering, but are quickly replaced by new ones.  Ideal for beds, borders and containers.

A rosette shaped succulent 

This extra-dwarf crested marigold is compact and heat tolerant.  Hot Pak will bloom all summer long even in high and humid temperatures.  These vigorous plants will bloom abundantly and are ideal for containers, patios and the garden.  Attracts bees and butterflies.

Darley Sunshine is a brilliant green trailing graptosedum with bright red tips on fleshy, rounded leaves. Easy to grow and maintain.         

*The leaves can be poisonous to animals and pets.

The captivating Fish Bone Cactus is a fast-growing wonder thriving in low-light spaces. Its slender stems branch out in fascinating zig-zag patterns, adorned with aerial roots. At night, watch in awe as this plant occasionally unveils magnificent, show-stopping pink blooms, adding an enchanting touch to any space.

Care is simple—simply provide indirect light, occasional watering, and well-draining soil for this resilient beauty to flourish effortlessly in your home.

* In plastic hanging basket

One the most popular horticultural perennials around the world. It flowers for long periods. Mandela's gold has yellow flowers and bright purple/blue inflorences and is an ideal pot plant and popular to use as cut flowers.

The decorative and handsome leaves of this medium to large tree turn bright red to purple in winter, dropping just before flowering, which starts around August and continues to November. Quick growing and reasonably cold resistant, this tree should be planted at least 5m from buildings and pools.

A gorgeous hybrid that has multiple rosettes of neat, grey leaves with elegant spikes of salmon orange flowers from April to June. Adds colour, shape and texture to your garden.

These popular garden and container plants resemble miniature aloes. Their charm is in their small size, ease of growth, and the almost infinite variation of their delightful leaves.

Hydra Noir is an attractive succulent with, fleshy finger-shaped leaves.  This indigenous beauty has a distinct dark colouring of deep green to black foliage.

Bears red-orange bell-shaped flowers in Winter.

Create a dreamy, cloud-like effect with Gypsophila 'Summer Sparkles', a hardy perennial that blooms all summer with abundant, pure white flowers. Compact, drought-tolerant (once established), and low-maintenance, it’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and floral arrangements. Graceful, timeless, and effortlessly beautiful!

Mangave is a hybrid of Agave and Manfreda.  This gives the beautiful form and shape of Agave, without all the thorns.  And the are faster growing than Agave.

Purple People Eater wont eat you, but will delight with a rosette of thick blue-green leaves spotted with purple markings.

 Beautiful accent plant for borders, rock gardens and containers.

Mangave is a hybrid of Agave and Manfreda.  This gives the beautiful form and shape of Agave, without all the thorns.  And the are faster growing than Agave.

Redwing is a tender perennial succulent with a rosette of lance-shaped leaves, turning from green to deep-red.  Beautiful accent plant for borders, rock gardens and containers.

An evergreen succulent shrub with thick green paddle-shaped leaves with a red edge. Bears coral-red flowers from late winter to early spring. Fast growing. Plant in well drained soil.

This variety will delight and brighten your garden with vibrant red coloured flowers in spring.  Will attracts birds to the garden.  Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens.

Glistening coppery-red leaves on bright red stems. Ideal shrub to grow as a hedge.

This showy succulent with its thick, dark green leaves with white horizontal stripes on the outside of the leaves also makes a fabulous indoor plant. It has shallow roots and can therefore be grown in unique planters such as mini pots and tea cups. 

Bougainvillea ‘Purple’ is a striking, fast-growing plant known for its vivid purple bracts that bloom year-round in warm climates. This hardy, drought-tolerant vine thrives in full sun and can be trained to climb trellises, walls, or fences, adding a lush, tropical feel to any space. Perfect for gardens, patios, or as a vibrant ground cover, Bougainvillea ‘Purple’ requires minimal maintenance and rewards with continuous bursts of color.

Bougainvillea Magenta Pink (Red-Pink) is a bold, fast-growing climber that produces vibrant magenta-pink bracts nearly year-round. Thriving in full sun, this drought-tolerant plant is perfect for trellises, walls, and containers, adding a burst of tropical color to any landscape with minimal maintenance.

Bougainvillea 'Sunset Blaze' ignites any landscape with its fiery orange-pink blooms, creating a bold, tropical statement. This fast-growing, drought-tolerant climber thrives in full sun, perfect for trellises, walls, and containers. Low-maintenance and bursting with color, it adds instant warmth and vibrancy to any outdoor space.

Gypsophila 'Rosenschleier' is a compact, perennial variety of Baby’s Breath, featuring soft pink, airy blooms that create a delicate, cloud-like effect from summer to early autumn. It has a mounded, spreading habit, making it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and cascading over walls.

This drought-tolerant (once established), low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting pollinators while adding a touch of romance to gardens and floral arrangements. Ideal for cut flowers, fresh or dried!

Bring light and elegance to your garden with Euphorbia 'Breathless White'. This graceful perennial boasts delicate clusters of creamy white flowers that shimmer atop slender green stems, creating a soft, airy feel. Perfect for borders, containers, or garden beds, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering a light, low-maintenance touch to any landscape.

The smooth, structural, weighty and pleasing cylindrical leaves make this an attention-grabber. This easy-care plant is an incredible houseplant. When grown outdoors, it is best placed in a partially shaded, bright light location.

Aeonium 'Velour' is a striking succulent with deep burgundy rosettes that fade to green at the center. This drought-tolerant beauty thrives in full sun to partial shade, adding bold color and texture to gardens, rockeries, and containers. Easy to grow, it forms lush clusters for a dramatic display.

Mangave is a hybrid of Agave and Manfreda, combining the beautiful form and structure of Agave without the harsh thorns, while also growing faster than Agave. Mangave 'Lavender Lady' is a stunning succulent with silvery-lavender leaves and deep purple spots. Its compact rosette form adds elegance to gardens, containers, and xeriscapes. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, creating a striking, modern touch.

Mangave 'Praying Hands' is a striking succulent hybrid known for its unique, upright leaves that curve inward like praying hands. The leaves are gray-green with bold, dark purple spots, forming a compact, architectural rosette. This plant thrives is perfect for containers, rock gardens, and low-water landscapes. Its eye-catching shape and color add a dramatic flair to any garden or indoor space.

Mangave is a hybrid of Agave and Manfreda, combining the beautiful form and structure of Agave without the harsh thorns, while also growing faster than Agave.

Mangave 'Pineapple Express' is a bold, fast-growing succulent with narrow, spiky green leaves covered in deep burgundy spots. Its pineapple-like rosette adds a dramatic, tropical touch to gardens, containers, and xeriscapes. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it a standout choice for modern landscapes. Mangave is a hybrid of Agave and Manfreda, combining the beautiful form and structure of Agave without the harsh thorns, while also growing faster than Agave.

Crassula Arborescens, commonly known as Curly Grey, is a distinctive succulent characterized by its compact, bushy growth and unique foliage. It features tightly clustered, fleshy leaves that are curved and often tinged with a silvery-grey hue, giving the plant its name. This succulent is known for its resilience and is popular among collectors for its striking appearance and easy care requirements.

The Cotyledon Orbiculata 'Staghorn' is a striking succulent with unique, deer-antler-shaped leaves in a soft bluish-grey to silvery hue. It produces vibrant orange or red tubular flowers in the warmer months, attracting pollinators. Hardy and low-maintenance, it thrives in well-drained soil with minimal watering, making it a perfect choice for both beginners and seasoned gardeners. Its sculptural form adds a distinctive touch to any plant collection.

Echeveria Asante Sana is an evergreen succulent that forms compact rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves, transitioning from blue-green to deep purple and red in cooler months. It thrives in full sun to semi-shade, reaching 20cm tall and 20cm wide. Waterwise and low-maintenance, this succulent is perfect for drought-tolerant gardens, rock features, or as an indoor plant on a windowsill.

Little Jim is ideal to shape into a Bonsai or used as small hedge. The leaves are edible and the plant has marvelous air-purifying qualities. It helps fight air pollution in that it removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, acting like a carbon sponge. Easy to grow and low-maintenance. It works well in hot, dry rockeries or grouped with other succulents in drought-prone areas. 

A lovely succulent with dark green furry leaves, with bright red edges. Colours will become more vibrant in summer. Great addition to a succulent bowl or rock garden.

An easy to grow epiphytic succulent plant with a lovely trailing habit.  The fleshy oval leaves will store water during times of drought. Low maintenance and ideal for containers or hanging baskets.  Grows best in a porous medium like coconut husk.

A hardy, evergreen succulent shrub with interesting tooth-edged foliage, that turn from green to red in winter. Bears small yellow flowers on erect stems from June to November. Drought resistant.

Butia capitata, also known as the Jelly Palm, is a stunning, low-maintenance palm that brings tropical flair to any garden. Its striking blue-green fronds create a dramatic focal point, while its small, sweet-tasting orange fruit adds an exotic touch. Ideal for sun-soaked gardens or patios, the Jelly Palm thrives in well-drained soil, offering both beauty and a unique fruiting feature. Perfect for creating a relaxed, tropical atmosphere in your landscape.