 Clivia miniataThe Bell Clivia provides spectacular seasonal colour in dry shade. Out of flower, the strappy leaves make a most attractive groundcover. |  Shady drivewayPlectranthus saccatus, Hypoestes aristata, and Aloe dyeri form the backdrop to fat, bright green leaves and sun-yellow flowers of Bulbine natalensis. |  Dappled woodlandScadoxus multiflorus 'Katherinae' - balls of fire brighten a woodland floor. |  Pinks and purple/blueCrinum moorei and Plectranthus zuluensis is favourite combination for frost-free gardens |  Scadoxus puniceus. Woodland FloorThere is little in the floral world to beat a group of scarlet-orange Scadoxus puniceus in full flower. |
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 Cool pinks for shadeSpectacular Crinum moorei is the focal point in this shade section. Pink Plectranthus ecklonii extends the display, all thrown into sharp relief by the dark green foliage of Mackaya bella. Luminous orange Crocosmai aurea add punch. |  Edging a pathChlorophytum bowkeri, clivias, and Plectranthus species create cool layers and points of interest alongside a shady path. |  Brighten Shade with Variegated LeavePlectranthus madagascariensis adds light to a shady floor. |  Shady groundcoversMoss-like Selaginella kraussiana, bright green Plectranthus verticillatus, and the lanceolate leaves of Ruellia cordata. |  Moss floors for ShadeSelaginella kraussiana pools around stepping stones, with Clivia miniata wrapping around large stone features just off a shady patio. |
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 Mulch the floor with plantsSelanginella kraussiana gives a soft, moss-like texture in damp shade. |  Shade grassesTall seed fronds of Setaria megephylla catching the light on the woodland floor. |  Light greens for shadeBright green Krauseola mosambicina send long stems to intermingle with Plectranthus zuluensis. |  Crinum and Plectranthus zuluensisBroad, bright green leaves of Crinum moorei adds zing to this subdued shady floor. |  Lime-green foliage for light shadeBright yellow-gold/ lime green leaves of Plectranthus ciliatus steels the show here. There are a variety of hybrids - Shasha, Lemon Twist, Easy Gold. It lifts the dark leaves of Hypoestes aristat, and the blue-green Aloe dyeri. |
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 Crassula expansa, Scadoxus, DietesEven without flowers, a variety of shades of green, leaf shape and texture, and form combine for an interesting and attractive shade design. Flowers are merely a bonus. |  Wild designPelargonium tongaense, Chlorophytum saundersiae, Selaginella kraussiana, and the basket grass, Oplismenus hirtellus hug the dark brown trunk. |  Features for ShadeA simple African pot tucks into Plectranthus ciliatus, with Bulbine natalensis in front. |  Small bulbs for shadeLedebouria species add delightful texture with their dark purple spots and tiny pink-cream flowers. Plant right at the front of a shady bed. |  Hen & Chicken and Crassula |
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