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South African Garden
Khakibos
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We are redesigning our south facing front yard - having the drive done. In the process I have more planting area, and the very old poorly maintained shrubs are gone. Yipeeee
Clean slate so to speak, but as its a nice hot spot in summer, Im wanting to plant an African/ Mediterranean theme. I have some Canna's and red hot pokers, lavender, thyme and rosemary. Any other suggestions? I going for reasonable maintnance free zone.
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Snap! I also have a South African section! I grow the Kniophia Limpopo (I think that's the red hot poker!). One of the best growing plants I have is Crocosima Lucifer, that grows like wild fire! I also have a couple of Salvas - Hot Lips (think thats it's name) reminds my other half of his childhood in the Western Cape so we got one of those - also grows really well where we are. Asters also are great ground cover and super easy to grow!
I have attempted Protea (Grandiflora) and failed so far but I'm determined to get the right growing conditions - that's my ultimate goal!!!!
Whoa! Sooooo many plants sooooo little time!! Going to add all these to my list Verdun!
Hahahahahahaha!! Blimey, quick lets revert back!!!!
Thank you so much for your awesome ideas ?? Missy I totally agree sooo many plants soooo little time and I have realised that there is no one acre front garden
I have recently seen some protea plants for sale - might be well worth trying! I have red hot pokers, will be trying some canna's as well. The drive will be finnished Monday. Need to fill up the new beds with some soil etc and then I can start planting
...you might not like roses, but if you do then 'Leah Tutu' is very nice...
http://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/rosa-leah-tutu/4076.html