Spectacular Local Flowers To Plant In Your Garden This Year

More and more South Africans are taking advantage of locally available flowers for a number of reasons. Being native to our shores, these plants usually tend to thrive in the areas where they are from, and are often less thirsty than their alien cousins.

In addition to the above, they are easy to source in the areas where they occur naturally. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the most popular local flowering plants.

Strelitiza Reginae

Many people refer to this as the Bird of paradise due to its truly unique shape. If you’re after something that will grab attention, consider planting a few of these around your yard. These plants will thrive in full sun and partial shade and as an added bonus are relatively low-maintenance.

Clivia

This is one of the most popular flowering plants in South Africa. There are a number of different species, all offering different shapes and colour flowers. Clivias are attractive garden plants when planted in large numbers, but are equally sought after by breeders and collectors for their ornamental value.

Aloe Ferox

The flowers produced by this Aloe are something to behold. Their fiery red blooms attract special attention in addition to the plant itself being a somewhat unusual to look at. If you plan on cultivating these from seeds, you should be aware that you may wait up to 5 years to see it flower. If you have the patience, it will be well worth it.

Arum lily

You’re bound to have seen them near a vlei, or as part of a floral arrangement. Arum lilies are widespread across Southern Africa and are often grown specifically for their flowers. There are a number of different species to choose from, and it is advised to select a type that is suited to the climatic region where you live.

Local is very lekker when it comes to South African flowers so why not plant a few indigenous flowers in your garden this year?