Garden Plants

Blooming in the Garden Agapanthus and Hydrangea

The Agapanthus (Agapanthus africanus) and Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) charm lies in the unique nature of their vibrant colour patterns and undemanding low maintenance life cycle.

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Blooming babes

Louisiana Irises (Iris), and Waterlilies (Nymphaea) are beautiful and elegant water-loving, flowering plants. Louisiana Irises (Iris) bloom from mid-September to mid-October – this is the prime-time to buy them in flower from your GCA Garden Centre.

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Festive Ideal for Indoors: Ravishing Festive Amaryllis Bulbs

Of all flowering bulbs, Amaryllis are amongst the easiest and most rewarding to grow and flower – whether indoors or out.

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February in the Garden

It is hot everywhere right now, but you will simply have to resist the call of the swimming pool in your garden, or the beach, to focus on your garden!

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Tips for beautiful bulbs

Plant spring-flowering bulbs in April to provide your garden with a splash of colour in September. April is the month to bury some garden treasure.

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The magic of bulbs

Plant spring-flowering bulbs in April for a stunning garden display in September! Spring-flowering bulbs provide the garden with a touch of magic.

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Pottering with Amaryllis

There are few things more rewarding (not to mention educational) for children than growing their own amaryllis bulb. And you can do it just in time for Christmas too! What you’ll need: Amaryllis bulb (plant your bulb as soon as you purchase it!)

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Bulbs

Bulbs that flower at summer time include Eucomis autumnalis with cylindrical spikes of green, cream or purple flowers and a ‘topknot’ of leaf bracts, giving rise to their everyday name of pineapple lily.

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Winter wonderland

April is the time to plant winter - and spring- flowering bedding plants to brighten up your garden in the months ahead. Calendula If you haven't already done so, April is the time to plant annuals for a splash of winter colour.

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Life is a Garden is the marketing division of The South African Nursery Association (SANA). SANA is a member-driven, non-profit organisation, which strives to promote gardening as a hobby in South Africa for ALL South Africans. To ensure the highest standards, SANA’s garden centre members form part of the Garden Centre Association which strives to continuously improve the quality of products, knowledge and customer service within garden centres. These GCA garden centres can be identified by yellow and green GCA flags, present at garden centres and home stores, nationwide.

Garden Plants

Blooming in the Garden Agapanthus and Hydrangea

Blooming babes

Festive Ideal for Indoors: Ravishing Festive Amaryllis Bulbs

February in the Garden

Tips for beautiful bulbs

The magic of bulbs

Pottering with Amaryllis

Bulbs

Winter wonderland

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