 Shade shrubsPink flowers of Plectranthus ecklonii and the large trumpet flowers of Crinum mooreii show up well against the dark green leaves of Mackaya bella. |  Shrubs for a sunny screenDuvernoia aconitiflora, Plumbago auriculata and Tecomaria capensis with peach flowers. |  Shrubs for a sunny edgeLeonotis leonurus, Helichrysum populifolium and Aloe ferox combine to provide an intriguing shrubby screen. |  Shrubs for a hot sun slopeGlistening white flowers of the scented Wild Rosemary, Eriocephalus africanus, grey felt leaves of Helichrysum petiolare, and large round green discs of Cotyledon. |  ScreeningDense silver mound of Helichrysum enhance the dark leaves and brick-red flowers of Bauhinia galpinii. |
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 Butterfly ShrubberyBuddleja, Plectranthus ecklonii, and Syncolostemon densiflorus. |  Shrub companionsPink columns of Syncolostemon densiflorus, purple Plectranthus ecklonii, dove-grey Salvia species, and dark green lance-shaped leaves of Leonotis; imagine this combination when the orange Leonotis flowers open. |  A Neat Shrubbery to edge a pathRounded forms of Plectranthus eckonii at back, and the bright green and yellow Gnidia triplinervis. Soft grey Salvia leaves calm this strong colour mix. |  Slender shrubs for hot sunSyncolostemon densiflorus, Bauhinia tomentosa and Euryops pectinatus. Providing a light screen. |  Shrubs for semi- to light shadePlectranthus ecklonii with Euryops pectinatis on the sunny edge |
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 Shrubs for a sun-shade edgePink/ purple plumes of Ocimum labiatum (Orthosiphon labiatus) look beautiful against the large grey leaves of Helichrysum populifolium. |  Sun/ shade shrub mixDombeya with Plectranthus at its feet. |  Shrub combo for shade to light shadeCombine Plectranthus species and the Pistol Bush, Duvernoia adhatodoides for a gorgeous grouping of texture and form for a shady area. |  Shrubbery and Privacy screenThe brick-red flowers of Bauhinia galpinii, a large, spreading shrub, look spectacular planted alongside the grey-green leaves of Aloe arborescens. Plant where there is space. |  Neat Shrubs for Dappled ShadeWater-wise Metarungia longistrobus and Polygala myrtifolia. |
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 Using a variety of shrub sizesAdd interest with a variety of shrub sizes. The light canopies of Olea europea (back right) and Rhamnus prinoides (back left) provide a soft backdrop for the grey Buddleja loricata and the spidery form and golden flowers of Aloe arborescens. Aloe arborescens, Buddleja loricata in the foreground, with Rhamnus prinoides behind. |  Shrub combo for hot, dry areasYellow and orange Aloe arborescens at back, with Cotyledon orbiculata front right, and Euryops pectinatus in front. |  A textured ShrubberyA dark shrub backdrop enhance the silver mound of Helichrysum, orange flowers and the large, tropical leaves of Strelitzia reginae. Mixed heights and depth of planting provide a dense screen to provide privacy and to soften traffic noise. Here, Strelitzia and Barleria albostellata add leaf colour and texture to the screen. |  Aloes and Leonotis shrubsMix plant growth types. . The aloes and evergreen shrubs provide year-round screening when the seasonal Wild Dagga plants are pruned back after flowering. |  Shrubby screens - seasonal interestChoose species with different flowering seasons to ensure there is always something in flower. Plectranthus ecklonii, Hypoestes aristata, Plumbago auriculata, and Euphorbia tirucalli. |
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 Spectacular Winter AloesDeep orange-red Aloe arborescens squeezed between dark green foliage and the pinky-russet Euphorbia tirucalli. |  A light shade shrubberyCreate a soft, attractive shrubbery with Metarungia longistrobus, Tinnea barbata and Plectranthus species. |  Bright sun shrubberyDyschoriste thunbergiiflora provide a gorgeous mauve backdrop to the orange flowers of Aloe arborescens and Leonotis leonurus |  Seasonal screens; Sun/ shadeA spectacular autumn grouping of Leonotis leonurus, Aloe arborescens, and purple flowering Dyschoriste thunbergiflora (native to tropical Africa, occurring in Kenya and eastern Uganda). |  Barleria and HypoestesA delicious intermingling of autumn-flowering shrubs. |
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