SHRUBS AND PERENNIALS

• Blue felicia (Felicia amelloides) will reward you with pretty blue flowers contrasted by a bright yellow centre. This fast-growing shrublet likes full sun in beds or pots. • Cape honeysuckle (Tecomaria capensis) has tubular red, deep orange, salmon or yellow flowers that will lure nectar-feeding birds to your garden.

• Cape plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) is a fast-growing shrub that bears lots of blue flowers in summer. It provides the perfect habitat for shy birds such as robins who enjoy its dense growth habit.

• Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’ is an evergreen, shade-loving shrub with striking purple flowers and aromatic dark green leaves; it is also suitable for containers. • Terracotta gazania (Gazania krebsiana )is a tufted groundcover that thrives in full sun and needs little water. It has vibrant dark red or orange blooms with dark brown markings. • Wild garlic (Tulbaghia violacea ) is an excellent pest repellent with brilliant pink to lavender flowers. Grow these perennials in sun to semi-shade and enjoy their flavoursome leaves in salads.