Other Plants also available from Lavender SA
Herbs available from our Gauteng Farm
Herbs
Aromatic, drought-tolerant herbs grown alongside our lavender — perfect for South African gardens, culinary use, and water-wise landscaping.
Rosemary
Characteristics: Evergreen shrub with needle-like, aromatic grey-green leaves and pale blue flowers. Extremely drought- and heat-tolerant once established.
Applications: Ideal for low hedges, kitchen gardens, coastal landscapes, and mixed Mediterranean borders. Pairs beautifully with lavender in water-wise designs.
Sage
Characteristics: Soft, silvery-grey velvety leaves with a strong, earthy aroma. Produces spikes of purple-blue flowers that attract bees. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Applications: Excellent in culinary herb gardens, pollinator borders, and as a textural contrast plant. Thrives in Western Cape and Highveld gardens with good drainage.
Ginger Rosemary
Characteristics: A unique ornamental variety of rosemary with variegated foliage or subtle ginger-scented notes (note: not a true ginger plant). Retains the hardiness and drought tolerance of standard rosemary.
Applications: Adds visual interest to herb gardens, containers, and sensory landscapes. Ideal for gardeners seeking distinctive foliage with classic rosemary resilience.
Trees, Conifers and Speciality Trees
Trees, Conifers & Specialty Plants
From structural conifers to fruiting trees and indigenous treasures — all selected for resilience and beauty in South African gardens.
Pecan Trees
Characteristics: Large deciduous trees with feathery leaves and edible nuts. Require deep soil and regular watering during establishment.
Applications: Ideal for large farms, orchards, or spacious rural properties in frost-free regions.
Leyland Cypress
Characteristics: Fast-growing evergreen conifer with dense, soft foliage. Tolerates pruning and adapts to most soils.
Applications: South Africa’s top choice for instant hedges, windbreaks, and privacy screens.
Buxus (Boxwood)
Characteristics: Dense, fine-textured evergreen with small glossy leaves. Slow-growing but perfect for shaping.
Applications: Classic for formal hedges, topiary, and geometric garden design.
Dwarf Conifers
Characteristics: Compact, slow-growing conifers with varied textures and colours (blue, gold, green). Extremely low-maintenance and drought-tolerant.
Applications: Perfect for rock gardens, container planting, alpine beds, and adding year-round structure to small spaces.
Populus Simone
Characteristics: Tall, narrow columnar poplar with dense foliage. Fast-growing and highly wind-resistant.
Applications: Excellent as a tall windbreak, privacy screen, or vertical accent in large landscapes and farms.
Lemon Tree
Characteristics: Evergreen citrus with glossy leaves, fragrant white blossoms, and year-round fruiting potential. Needs frost protection when young.
Applications: Perfect for kitchen gardens, patios (in large pots), and sunny backyard orchards in frost-free zones.
Pomegranate
Characteristics: Deciduous fruit tree with glossy leaves, fiery orange flowers, and antioxidant-rich fruit. Drought-tolerant once established.
Applications: Great for edible gardens, drought-resilient orchards, and ornamental feature planting.
Dragon Fruit
Characteristics: Climbing cactus with night-blooming flowers and vibrant pink fruit. Requires support and well-drained soil.
Applications: A striking conversation piece for trellises, arbours, or eco-gardens in warm, frost-free climates.
Lilies, smaller plants and flowering plants
Smaller Plants & Flowering Plants
Delicate blooms, compact foliage, and specialty varieties — perfect for intimate gardens, containers, and seasonal displays.
Arum Lilies (White)
Characteristics: Iconic South African native with pure white spathes and yellow spadix. Thrives in moist or seasonally wet areas.
Applications: Perfect for naturalised wetlands, stream banks, memorial gardens, and shaded borders. Symbolic and pollinator-friendly.
Calla Lilies (Purple)
Characteristics: Elegant, sculptural flowers with smooth purple spathes and tall stems. Prefers semi-shade and consistent moisture.
Applications: Striking in shaded borders, pond edges, cut flower arrangements, and contemporary garden designs.
Viburnum
Characteristics: Dense evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves, fragrant spring blossoms, and red-to-black berries that attract birds.
Applications: Excellent for screening, informal hedges, wildlife gardens, and noise buffering in urban landscapes.
Bromeliad
Characteristics: Architectural tropical plant with rosette form, stiff leaves, and long-lasting colourful bracts.
Applications: Ideal for shade gardens, patios, indoor-outdoor transitions, and frost-free feature planting.
Buxus
Characteristics: Dense, fine-textured evergreen with small glossy leaves. Slow-growing but responds beautifully to pruning.
Applications: The classic choice for formal knot gardens, low edging, topiary, and structured borders.
Duranta
Characteristics: Fast-growing shrub with arching branches, clusters of blue-purple flowers, and bright golden berries.
Applications: Excellent for informal hedges, wildlife gardens, and tropical-themed landscapes in warm regions.
Rain Lilies
Characteristics: Bulbous perennials with grass-like foliage and star-shaped pink or white flowers that bloom days after summer rain.
Applications: Charming in naturalised lawns, rockeries, cottage gardens, and seasonal colour displays.
Spekboom
Characteristics: Iconic South African succulent with small, round, jade-green leaves. Carbon-storing and extremely drought-tolerant.
Applications: Perfect for eco-restoration, fynbos gardens, Karoo landscapes, and climate-resilient planting.
Lavandin Abrialis
Characteristics: Vigorous hybrid lavender with tall stems, high camphor content, and strong fragrance. Bred for yield and heat tolerance.
Applications: Primarily grown for commercial distillation, large-scale cut flower production, and robust hedging in hot climates.
If you're a nursery, landscape designer, garden centre, or horticultural professional interested in sourcing high-quality lavender and specialty plants from LavenderSA, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out via the form below to discuss availability, bulk orders, seasonal stock lists, and partnership opportunities. We supply fresh, locally grown plants suited to South African conditions — all cultivated with care on our farm in Pretoria, Gauteng.