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aka Butterfly Bush

Commonly known as the Blue butterfly bush for the obvious reason of the beautiful Butterfly shape flowers in the prettiest of porcelain blue. An open upright bushy shrub that will benefit from a trim to keep in shape from time to time. Full sun to partial shade and protect from frost

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aka Kaffir Lily

A beautiful Clivia bred by Dr Keith Hammett. Glossy green leaves and fragrant dark orange coloured flowers appear in summer. A wonderful plant for brightening up dry shady spot. Grows best in a shady, frost free site. Tolerates dry soils, water well in summer and keep dry in winter. Perennial.

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aka Kaffir Lily

A beautiful perennial with dark green broad strap like foliage and peachy yellow flowers which appear from spring. Happiest out of direct sunlight, ideal for planting under deciduous trees. Frost tender. Evergreen.

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aka Clivia

Superb evergreen perennial for planting under mature trees or in a shady spot. The dark green strap like foliage adds a touch of tropical drama to the garden. Strong stems of deep orange blooms rise above the foliage and add the WOW! Protect from frost.

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aka Kaffir Lily

Exotic tropical looking perennial with broad strap like foliage and large orange flower heads which appear from early spring. Happiest out of direct sunlight therefore ideal for planting in large drifts under deciduous or native trees. The clumps get better and better as they mature. Evergreen.

Clivia are frost tender plants but as they are usually planted under trees this affords them some protection. They do well in a container. They are surface rooted so avoid soil disturbance.

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aka Kaffir Lily

The horticultural world waited a long time for a yellow Clivia but oh it was well worth it. Large clump forming perennial with strong strappy green leaves and stems of butter yellow flower heads. Stunning mass planted under trees. Happiest in semi-shade and protected from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Kaffir Lily

Exotic tropical looking perennial with broad strap like foliage and large orange flower heads with a nice green throat which appear from early spring. Happiest out of direct sunlight therefore ideal for planting in large drifts under deciduous or native trees. Evergreen.

Clivia are frost tender plants but as they are usually planted under trees this affords them some protection. They do well in a container. They are surface rooted so avoid soil disturbance.

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aka Kaffir Lily

A handsome perennial with broad strap like foliage and large red flower heads which appear from early spring. Happiest out of direct sunlight, ideal for planting under deciduous trees. These seedlings are from the Dr Hammett Clivia breeding programme. Evergreen.

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aka Kaffir Lily

Superb evergreen perennial for planting under mature trees or in the shade. The dark green strap like foliage adds a touch of tropical drama to the garden. Strong stems of bright orange-red blooms with a yellow throat rise above the foliage and add some 'pizzaz' to shady spots. Protect from frost.

Pronounced 'klie-vee-a' as named after Lady Clive Duchess of Northumberland and grand-daughter of Clive of India. Want to know more just ask Mr Google.

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Comfrey should be termed as a 'super-plant' it can be used as a medicinal herb, tea, vegetable, animal feed and green manure. Tall and wide spreading, it reaches a height of 60 to 90cm. With large, coarse leaves and flowers which are blue or creamy white grow in spikes and bloom all summer. It is easy to grow.