Garden Galleria – New Products and Giveaways

Impatiens rule the shade garden

The most popular summer colour for the garden, Impatiens ‘Sunpatiens’, has a new sister in the Eckards world, and she is this season’s ‘must have’ annual. With their tropical lush vibe, they last well into autumn and are the easiest way to add colour to your home. Introducing Impatiens ‘Solarscape’, the new full shade-loving variety that will also grow in the morning sun with its lovely large, slightly scalloped flower. Get them both in your Eckards shopping cart. www.eckards.co.za 

Win 5 Mangave Plants

CND Nursery is giving away five of the latest mangave plants to one lucky reader. The new mangaves are the latest trendy plant and sought after in the plant world. All you need to stand a chance to win this prize is to watch a video and choose your favourite. The five mangaves you can win include ‘Praying Hands’, ‘Purple People Eater’, ‘Pineapple Express’, ‘Black Magic’, and ‘Lavender Lady’. Join the Mangave Madness tribe today! 

To enter:

Watch the video (scan the QR code) and send a WhatsApp or SMS to +27 61 866 7780 with the name of your favourite mangave in the video and your contact details. 

The winner will be notified by phone. Competition ends: 16 December 2024 Terms and Conditions apply. Visit CND Nursery on www.cndnursery.co.za 

Kirstenbosch – the most beautiful garden in Africa

Kirstenbosch is a name that resonates around the world as the home of a uniquely rich flora in a setting of unsurpassed beauty. Established soon after the unification of South Africa in 1910, the Garden continues to draw tourists and locals to its enchanting spaces and botanical riches. In this book, Brian J. Huntley tells how the Garden came to be, its setbacks and triumphs, benefactors and heroes.

It outlines the Garden’s scientific eminence as the repository of knowledge on our prized flora and presents its many attractions. In this new edition, the story is updated with details of new developments and attractions, making it a quality memento for visitors and the thousands of locals who flock there annually.

Brian J. Huntley is an internationally respected conservationist with over 50 years of research and management experience in many African ecosystems, from the subantarctic to the equator. For stockists visit the website. www.struiknature.co.za/ www.penguinrandomhouse.co.za 

New chillies, mild to hot

There is a chilli for every occasion and some new ones from Kirchhoffs. Get these three seed packets on your next trip to the garden centre:

• Thai Red-Hot Chilli – taking you to the heart of a bustling Thai village, where the aroma of exotic spices fills the air. These small (4 cm) chillies mature from green to red and can be used fresh or dried to add a touch of Asia to every meal. 

• Sweet Banana peppers—also known as banana chillis—are a type of mild, elongated pepper with a sweet flavour. The fruit is typically yellow but can mature to red or orange. They are often used in sandwiches, salads, and pickling. They are the perfect option for those who prefer less heat. 

• Hungarian Hot Wax —a variety known for its bright yellow colour that turns to orange and red as it matures. This pepper is used in cooking to add a bit of spice and flavour to dishes. It is popular in Hungarian cuisine and is commonly used in pickling, fresh salads, and garnish. The heat is not as intense as that of other peppers.www.kirchhoffs.co.za