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Buy Lovely South African Gregoire Boonzaier (1909 - 2005) Flower Linocut. Signed with Name and Year for R1,850.00

Buy Lovely South African Gregoire Boonzaier (1909 - 2005) Bushveld Linocut (1978) Signed in Pencil for R1,850.00

Buy Lovely South African Gregoire Boonzaier (1909 - 2005) Apple Blossoms Linocut. Signed in Pencil for R1,850.00

Buy Lovely South African Gregoire Boonzaier (1909 - 2005) Trees Linocut (1979) Signed in Pencil for R1,850.00

Buy Lovely South African Gregoire Boonzaier (1909 - 2005) Donkey Cart, District Six Linocut. Signed for R1,850.00

AN OFFER FROM THE BIG BUCKS MAN… The one you can trust! Feel free to come and view the item weekdays between 8:30am – 5:00pm and 8:30am – 1:00pm on Saturdays. If interested give us a call during any of the hours listed above - 0414843231 or come on down to Big Bucks - 28 Harrower Road, North End, Port Elizabeth. Please phone to confirm that the item has not been sold before coming to view. The item code bellow allows us to locate the item and its information quickly and effectively. Although the code is not essential when inquiring about the item, it will however make the inquiry process a lot quicker and easier. Item Code: 104160 We now deliver to major cities and towns in South Africa. Happy Wheeling and Dealing The Big Bucks Man

Beautiful smelling fizzing bath additives. Can be made in any colour, smell and sizes. Purple and green in stock now. Purple is Vitality (includes Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary) and Green are Calming (includes Rosewood and Geranium). Postage (Postnet) can be arranged to anywhere in South Africa. They last for 3 months or so.

Buy VINTAGE ORIGINAL SEASCAPE by P.FOURIE - LOVELY KWA ZULU-NATAL SOUTH COAST SCENE. for R390.00

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Wahlenbergia rivularis Seeds Wahlenbergia rivularis is another perennial wahlenbergia at Kirstenbosch. It flowers throughout the summer with beautiful white to cream bells. It prefers a slightly more damp soil than Wahlenbergia undulata and grows in full sun or semi-shade. The growth habit also differs from that of Wahlenbergia undulata. It spreads along the ground forming a groundcover of soft green leaves with white flowers about 30 cm above the ground. Wahlenbergia rivularis looks lovely planted along the edge of a path or a pond. It goes slightly dormant in winter looking a bit untidy, but remains green. Wahlenbergia rivularis roots as it spread making it easy to propagate by division, from cuttings or seed. There are about 267 species of Wahlenbergia worldwide, of which most are found in South Africa. Most of them are annuals or herbaceous perennials with bell-shaped flowers in shades of mauve, blue, white, or cream. You're buying a pack of 5 Seeds We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions. Click Here to see more Wahlenbergia Species

A LOVELY LARGE 95 PAGE HARD COVER SIGNED BY AUTHOR -LIGHT TONING IN PLACES-PHOTOS AND DIAGRAMS THROUGHOUT-POSTAGE WILL BE R80.00 ON THIS LOT.NO COMBINATION SENDING UNLESS DISCUSSED WITH SELLER.                                                                                                                       

Gladiolus trichonemifolius  Seeds     Gladiolus (from Latin, the diminutive of gladius, a sword) is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae). Sometimes called the sword lily, the most widely-used English common name for these plants is simply gladiolus (plural gladioli or gladioluses). The genus Gladiolus contains about 260 species, of which 250 are native to sub-Saharan Africa, mostly South Africa. About 10 species are native to Eurasia. There are 160 species of Gladiolus endemic in southern Africa and 76 in tropical Africa. The fragrant flower spikes are large and one-sided. They make very good cut flowers. Gladiolus trichonemifolius grows to 30cm tall and has erect funnel-shaped cream to yellow flowers, usually tinged with pink or red during spring. The flowers are sweetly scented and open at night. They are well suited to pot culture and can therefore be taken inside at night time to enjoy the lovely fragrance. On offer is a pack of 10 Seeds We will supply you with all the germination & care instructions. Click Here To View Our Complete Indigenous South African Seed Catalog We Have More Gladiolus Species For Sale - Click Here To See Them All

  Lithops is a genus of succulent plants in the ice plant family, Aizoaceae. Members of the genus are native to southern Africa. The name is derived from the Ancient Greek words lithos, meaning "stone," ops, meaning "face," referring to the stone-like appearance of the plants. They avoid being eaten by blending in with surrounding rocks and are often known as pebble plants or living stones. The formation of the name from the Greek "-ops" means that even a single plant is called a Lithops. Finely scratched lines & lovely patterns on bodies. Sow Spring. USDA Zone - 9 Season to Sow - Spring   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

  Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. However, Protea kilimanjaro is found in the chaparral zone of Mount Kenya National Park. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clan William to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species. Mimetes fimbriifolius is a beautiful rounded tree that was once common on Table Mountain, but its numbers have been greatly depleted by harvesting for fire wood since the eighteenth century. It is endemic to the Cape Peninsula, and good populations of this species continue to survive on the southern Peninsula especially at Silvermine and at Cape Point. At maturity Mimetes fimbriifolius develops into a stout, densely branched, wide-spreading tree up to 4 m tall and 5 m in diameter. It produces a thick, corky trunk between 25 and 60 cm in diameter which branches about half a metre above soil level. The branches are stout, stocky and repeatedly divide to produce interlocking branchlets to form a dense, rounded crown. The general appearance of this species is of rounded forms dotted or grouped, looking like vegetative tortoise shells in the fynbos landscape. Its leaves are numerous, upwardly overlapping, and so closely packed together at the ends of the branches that they obscure the branch structure of specimens in their prime. Old, senescent specimens become more ragged and may lose shape and expose the gnarled branch structure beneath. The leaves are oblong to elliptic and have a thick fringe of white pubescent hairs on the margins. Mimetes flower heads are cylindrical and about 6080 mm long and 6070 mm across and consist of a combination of flower headlets, coloured leaves and bracts. Each flower head consists of up to15 headlets (groups of flowers) which are borne in the axils of the uppermost foliage leaves of a flowering branch. There are four to seven flowers in each headlet and each headlet is clasped from above by a reddish yellow, cowl-shaped leaf. The styles are 4550 mm long and red. The pollen presenter is 57 mm long and spindle-shaped. Mimetes fimbriifolius is generally less colourful than M. cucullatus, but some trees produce lovely red leaves at the ends of flowering branches during flowering and provide spectacularly colourful tree specimens. This colouring of the leaves around the flower heads is variable and a tree that displays magnificent colour in one year may not do so in another year.Flowering may occur all year, but mainly from July to December, with a peak in September. USDA Zone - 9 Season to Sow - Autumn   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below

  Erythrina lysistemon is a lovely, small to medium-sized, deciduous tree with a spreading crown and brilliant red flowers. It is a handsome tree at any time of the year, and its dazzling flowers have made it one of the best known and widely grown South African trees. This is a stocky, thickset tree that often branches low down and usually grows up to 10 m in height, occasionally reaching 12 m. The bark is smooth and dark gray to gray-brown and is not thickly corky. Short, hooked prickles are sparsely and randomly scattered on the trunk and branches. The leaves are trifoliolate (compound leaves with 3 leaflets), and each leaflet is large, usually up to 17 x 18 cm. The petiole, rachis and the midrib have hooked prickles on them. The common coral tree blooms in early spring and it produces its flowers before its new leaves or just as the leaves begin to show. USDA Zone - 10 Season to Sow - Spring   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

The genus Ceropegia belongs to the Asclepiadoideae sub-family within the family Apocynaceae. Species of this genus bear similarities to the carrion flowers or Stapelia s. There are between 160 and 200 species worldwide and they are found widely from the Canary Islands, Africa, Madagascar, Arabia, India, Sri Lanka, southern China, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea and Queensland. It was named by Carl Linnaeus, who first described this genus in volume 1 of his Species plantarum, which appeared in 1753. Linnaeus thought that the flowers looked like a fountain of wax. From this the scientific name was derived: ‘ keros ’ meaning wax and ‘ pege ’ meaning fountain. They have many common names including lantern flower, parasol flower, parachute flower, bushman’s pipe, string of hearts, snake creeper, wine-glass vine, rosary vine and necklace vine.           Ceropegia species have attracted much attention from botanists, horticulturalists, gardeners and succulent plant enthusiasts. Numerous species are commercially available and grown as ornamental container and indoor plants. They can be propagated by seed and cuttings. Ceropegia woodii commonly known as String of Hearts or Rosary Vine is an excellent hanging plant with long, pendulous stems and small heart-shaped leaves. Leaves are dark green and marbled with silver. String of Hearts is indigenous to South Africa but also appears in South Zimbabwe. They bloom from summer to autumn. The 2.5cm tall flowers resemble small upturned vases which are bulbous at the base. Over time this plant will produce a lovely above ground caudex.

  Most Protea occur south of the Limpopo River. However, Protea kilimanjaro is found in the chaparral zone of Mount Kenya National Park. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clan William to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species. Mimetes fimbriifolius is a beautiful rounded tree that was once common on Table Mountain, but its numbers have been greatly depleted by harvesting for fire wood since the eighteenth century. It is endemic to the Cape Peninsula, and good populations of this species continue to survive on the southern Peninsula especially at Silvermine and at Cape Point. At maturity Mimetes fimbriifolius develops into a stout, densely branched, wide-spreading tree up to 4 m tall and 5 m in diameter. It produces a thick, corky trunk between 25 and 60 cm in diameter which branches about half a metre above soil level. The branches are stout, stocky and repeatedly divide to produce interlocking branchlets to form a dense, rounded crown. The general appearance of this species is of rounded forms dotted or grouped, looking like vegetative tortoise shells in the fynbos landscape. Its leaves are numerous, upwardly overlapping, and so closely packed together at the ends of the branches that they obscure the branch structure of specimens in their prime. Old, senescent specimens become more ragged and may lose shape and expose the gnarled branch structure beneath. The leaves are oblong to elliptic and have a thick fringe of white pubescent hairs on the margins. Mimetes flower heads are cylindrical and about 6080 mm long and 6070 mm across and consist of a combination of flower headlets, coloured leaves and bracts. Each flower head consists of up to15 headlets (groups of flowers) which are borne in the axils of the uppermost foliage leaves of a flowering branch. There are four to seven flowers in each headlet and each headlet is clasped from above by a reddish yellow, cowl-shaped leaf. The styles are 4550 mm long and red. The pollen presenter is 57 mm long and spindle-shaped. Mimetes fimbriifolius is generally less colourful than M. cucullatus, but some trees produce lovely red leaves at the ends of flowering branches during flowering and provide spectacularly colourful tree specimens. This colouring of the leaves around the flower heads is variable and a tree that displays magnificent colour in one year may not do so in another year.Flowering may occur all year, but mainly from July to December, with a peak in September. USDA Zone - 9 Season to Sow - Autumn   Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

Lovely, graceful clusters of tiny white flowers! Makes a stunning border plant with a long flowering season. Please familiarise yourself with the shipping info below   PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXPRESS SHIPPING OPTION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FROM 22 NOVEMBER TILL 8 JANUARY 2018 DUE TO THE VOLUME OF PARCELS BEING HANDLED BY THE COURIERS. PLEASE NOTE THAT PARCELS ARE TAKING LONGER TO BE DELIVERED OVER THE HOLIDAY PERIOD AND DELIVERY BY CHRISTMAS CAN NO LONGER BE GUARENTEED. PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT DURING DECEMBER SAME DAY DISPATCH DOES NOT APPLY. ORDERS RECEIVED BY 4PM ON WEEKDAYS WILL BE DISPATCHED THE FOLLOWING WORKING DAY. Please note the following shipping dates will apply over the holiday period: Orders with cleared payments between 2pm on Monday 18 December and 2pm on Tuesday 26 December 2017 will be dispatched on Wednesday 27 December 2017. Orders with cleared payments between 2pm on Tuesday 26 December 2017 and 2pm on Monday 1 January 2018 will be dispatched on Tuesday 2 January 2018. Shipping Rates are as listed below Approximate processing and transit times are listed below PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF SOUTH AFRICA  

What makes the Trendy Bendy unique is its ability to take the shape of your couch arm whilst providing a stable and sturdy support. No more spills, stains, overheating laptops or unnecessary furniture cluttering up your home. Kiaat wood is indigenous to Southern Africa and found locally in South Africa. What makes Kiaat remarkable is the vast variety of uses it has. We love this wood for its deep brown and yellow colour. It’s a lightweight hardwood that is commonly used for counter tops in high-end kitchens due to its imperishability and lovely varied grain. It’s perfect for our Trendy Bendy – a firm favourite! Features: This bendable sofa tray that fits the arm of your couch, thus providing a sturdy base on which you can safely rest your coffee mug, drinking glass or bowl without the worry of it toppling over The waterproof vinyl backing prevents stains and water residue marks on your couch and also protects your couch from general wear and tear Its unique ability to take the shape of almost any form allows the Trendy Bendy to fit almost any couch 58 cm long x 35 cm wide x 7 mm in height It weighs between 680 grams and grams depending on the wood variant selected Spilled food and drink is a thing of the past with the Trendy Bendy. Stable cooling facilitator platform for electronic devices whilst working in the living room. Sitting on the couch and watching TV has just been made easier with the Trendy Bendy. What is it made of? The top of the tray is made from locally sourced solid timber The underside is a waterproof vinyl This combination gives the it its unique ability to take on various forms and be manipulated into many functional configurations The Trendy Bendy is comprised of 3 wood variants, namely Kiaat, Oak and Pine Kiaat is a lightweight hardwood that is commonly used for counter tops in high-end kitchens due to its durability and lovely varied grain Oak is our beloved heavy hard wood, which is synonymous with long lasting quality and an intricate grain Pine is light in colour with a darker grain which allows us to fashionably whitewash it with stunning grain effects Uses 1. Bend It: Fold into your shape 2. Roll up one side: Ideal for Tablet when working off the desk. 3. Lie it Flat: can be used a cheese platter board. 4. Roll it out: Use it as a base supporter when suing your laptop off the desk. 5. Flop it over your couch arm: Can be handy when you want to keep relaxed on your couch while having a cup of coffee, as it bends taking the shape of sofa arm. 6. Fold it in half: Usable as laptop Tray. 7. Fold in Half: Use it as a coaster 8. Provide the platform: use it for your hot pans and plates as after preparing your meals. Contact at or for more details.

Relaxdays Bamboo Rolling Bread Bin, Large, Aroma-Preserving Bread Box with Lid, HWD: 19 x 38 x 26 cm, Wood, Natural DETAILS Product Details This handy and chic bread box with its lovely natural colour matches almost any interior. The bamboo used is particularly suitable to keep fresh bread and other baked goods. Moisture is absorbed by the natural material. Thus, it prevents mildew and drying out at the same time. A beautiful rolling lid closes the spacious box off tight and makes sure the contents are kept odourless and taste-neutral. Preserve buns, croissants, baguette, pastries, cake or cookies fresh for longer. Bamboo Bread Box with Rolling Lid Details Total size: H x W x D: app. 19 x 38 x 26 cm Inner size: H x W x D: app. 17 x 36 x 24 cm With robust rolling lid Weight: app. 1.5 kg Bamboo, Plastic lid Chic Bamboo Bread Box Odourless and tasteless Prevents dryness and mould Keep your bread fresh for longer Plenty of room for pastries, buns, cakes, cookies, pastries and much more. Accommodate large loaves of bread Chic Bamboo Bread Box Natural rustic look in a country house style Fine wooden grain that matches any interior Smooth and stable rolling lid Wipe with a damp cloth and vinegar at least once every 2 weeks for cleaning Included in Delivery 1 x Bamboo Bread Bin Decorative items shown in product photos are not included Features Fresh bread with this bamboo box: Keep your baked goods fresh for longer - Airtight storage for preserving taste - Great for buns, croissants, baguette, pastries, cakes and biscuits Rolling covers: Opens easily due to a nice handle - Slides up - Easy access to the contents Naturally lovely: This rolling bread bin is made of food-safe and moisture-resistant bamboo - Internal dimensions: H x W x D: 17 x 36 x 24 cm - Sustainable, eco-friendly production Country house style: Natural and rustic look - The fine and chic wooden grain matches any interior Keep your bread fresh for longer: Store buns, bread and more in an odourless and taste-neutral bin - Prevent mould and dehydration THE FINE PRINT This product is imported from the USA. We do not carry stock in South Africa. Warranties and guarantees are valid only in the USA. In order to obtain a warranty repair you will be required to ship your product to the USA at your cost. We can assist you in the event this happens. We use only the best couriers to deliver your products safely. Delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks. Sometimes there are delays (hey - this is Africa) but we will always keep you informed along the way. We guarantee authenticity on every product sold. We guarantee delivery in perfect condition. We guarantee you will be happy with everything or we will give you a full refund. That's our promise to you. We have been in the import game for over 10 years. Buy with confidence. AMAZON

These Smoke Shavings are inexpensive and fun to use to add a blast of flavour to your cooking. Simply toss a bag of your preferred flavour of shavings into a tin foil tray after soaking them and then pop that onto your braai-ready coals and let the smoke do its magic while you braai your fish, meat, chicken or veggie skewers as normal. Smoking your food will give it an extra depth of flavour and elevate the regular braai to a gourmet event. Wood shavings to add that extra delicious smoke to the fire Wild Olive is ideal for any poultry Has a lovely fruity flavour Which wood should you use? Oak: Imparts a deep, smoky flavour — great for red meat and game; this is probably the best wood for the best steak Cherry: A subtle, mild, fruity flavour — excellent for poultry, fish, vegetables and fruit. This wood should be used when you want to compliment the flavour of your food and not overpower it Cedar: The traditional wood used for fish — also fantastic for fruit and seafood. Cedar imparts a sweet, spicy flavour Maple: Great for smoking fruits and cheeses Wild Olive: Ideal for smoking any poultry, has a lovely fruity flavour and adds sweetness Walnut: Delivers a heavy smoke and is excellent for strong-flavoured red meat and game How it works: Soak the wood shavings in liquid (water or other beverages) for 10 – 20 minutes Create a tin foil tray and place shavings in the centre of the tray Place the tray directly onto coals in your charcoal braai, add food to the grid and close the lid If using a smoker, follow the instructions of your specific smoker If using a gas braai, you'll need a smoker box to use the shavings My Butchers Block is Proudly South African Motivated by their passion for all things local, the My Butchers Block product range is inspired by the natural beauty and diverse uses of locally sourced sustainable wood. Their premium chopping boards, artisanal serving boards, wood shavings, braai accessories and candle holders are designed to last a lifetime. Specifications Weight: 100g

OLIVIA    45cms.   Pattern to make the Doll and her Clothing.   Instructions for making her lovely curls.  The Doll is made from Calico. Designed by Nerina Roberts. PRICE for Pattern     R    includes postage anywhere in South Africa.

Frame is 89 by 65 cm. Colour print is 59 by 36 cm. In a superior wooden silvered frame with double white and brown mount. Lovely condition, as new, bright and unfaded. Frame also in as new condition. We can pack and post this framed print anywhere in South Africa for R50. Only posted without the glass. I can also courier without the glass; please email for a quote. Or you can pick it up for no extra charge. We are Treasure House, an established shop in the Greater Cape Town area.

Support a small family business, a lovely lady named Beauty and her daughter Joyce are the sole bread winners in their family. Each one hand crocheted animal is hand made with love and takes hours to make. We have a huge range on offer this is just a sneak peak! They are priced FROM just R150 per creature Cows are R200 Schnauzer dogs R200 Lions R150 Llamas R220 Order yours today either online from www.beautysteddies.co.za or WhatsApp Ashleigh on 072 192 1976 or Email admin@beautysteddies.co.za We can also customise the colours of your animal too! Randburg based but we can courier all over South Africa for a nominal fee.

Support a small family business, a lovely lady named Beauty and her daughter Joyce are the sole bread winners in their family. Each one hand crocheted animal is hand made with love and takes hours to make. We have a huge range on offer this is just a sneak peak! They are priced FROM just R150 per creature Cows are R200 Schnauzer dogs R200 Lions R150 Llamas R220 Security blankets/loveys from R250 each Order yours today either online from www.beautysteddies.co.za or WhatsApp Ashleigh on 072 192 1976 or Email admin@beautysteddies.co.za We can also customise the colours of your animal too! Randburg based but we can courier all over South Africa for a nominal fee.

BOX FRAMED PIECE WITH A MUSICAL THEME This stunning arrangement of dried flowers with a musical theme is framed in a lovely wooden and glass box frame. DIMENSIONS: 21.2 cm x  21.2 cm x 4.7 cm deep CONDITION: Overall it appears to be in very good condition. There is very light damage to the frame in two places. A small ding on the top right corner and a small crack/chip in the wood towards the back on the top in the right hand corner. This damage does not scream out at you and I feel you would only notice it if you were looking for it. The frame is very solidly built and the glass is 100% intact. Please study the pictures as they make up part of the description. We reserve the right to close this auction early, be it as a result of an offer made, item withdrawn or for any other reason necessary. If you are interested in this item we suggest you bid on it now or MAKE AN OFFER to avoid disappointment. SHIPPING AND PACKAGING COST FOR THIS ITEM IS   FREE ECONO-MAIL SOUTH AFRICA ONLY. You are more than welcome to combine multiple items. Shipping is calculated by weight as per South African Post Office. Please add R if making a CASH deposit. THANK YOU FOR VISITING.    

I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS AUCTION AT ANY TIME  I REGRET THAT I CAN ONLY TAKE SOUTH AFRICAN BIDS SHIPPING (FOR   COLLECTION AT POSTNET BRANCHES  ONLY): FREE  for this and further combined orders  from this portfolio. PLEASE CLICK ON MY SELLER DETAILS trogonidae (above) TO SEE MORE PRINTS AND ART BOOKS, AND TO READ MY REVIEWS FROM BUYERS                                                                                         Print No. From a portfolio of « Twenty South African Graphics » compiled by Chris Spies [?] Signed and numbered by the artist BETTIE CILLIERS-BARNARD SIGNED PRINT (c) Sheet size: 42 x 30 cm UNFRAMED Condition: See images. A lovely print in very good condition. Another number of this artwork was sold for R% at auction in Pretoria in    Close-up of colours   Small lighter spot above eye of left head. Most probably caused during making of the graphic.    

The genus Moraea belongs to the Iridaceae family and is a close relative of the genus Iris. It is accepted that it evolved independently from Iris itself, which is restricted to the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, it is strictly an African genus extending from Nigeria and southern Ethiopia, into the African highlands down to the southern tip of Africa where winter rainfall is predominant. Many are indigenous to South Africa. It is in the winter rainfall area where one finds the highest concentration of Moraea species. They have long narrow basal leaves, sometimes only one per corm and large yellow, pink, orange, or bicolor flowers with six fairly equal tepals. The genus name is a tribute to the English botanist Robert Moore. Moraea s have iris-like flowers. They make good potted plants and are suitable rockery plants too. Most enjoy well-drained soil and full sun to flower best. Moraea papilionacea is a South African endemic species from the Western Cape where it is found from the Cederberg Mountains to Bredasdorp where it is predominantly found growing among Fynbos mostly on sandstone soils. It grows to 15cm tall and has lovely scented salmon pink and yellow flowers with yellow nectar guides. This plant flowers from spring to summer. Seeds of this species are best sown during autumn.

Wilhelm Ploner's fascination with the colours of our scenery in South Africa is clearly depicted in this lovely oil on board of a farm scene. WILHELM “WILLIE” HERBERT PLONER BORN – VIENNA, AUSTRIA Though not distinguishing himself in art at school, Willie, as he's better known, confesses that he drew and painted a bit.  At age 18 he became more focused and enrolled at the Kunsthockschule in Vienna.  Having learned the basics he found that Austria was quite restrictive in spite of the sixties revolution in arts and music which transpired in Britain and the U.S.A. In he immigrated to South Africa and was immediately overwhelmed by the colours, contrasts and total abundance of wildlife and scenery – not to mention space. Willie became more confident and competent in both oils and acrylics as his landscapes, floral studies and portraiture began to show.  He learned by criticism and the way in which his commissions were received.  Galleries were soon taking up his work and the requests for portraiture increased. This suited Willie’s style of insightful realism, preferring to work from photographic references rather than from real life sittings.  “They always want to talk and fidget and then my concentration wavers”, Willie comments. Many of his portraits have been given as gifts without the knowledge of the subjects. Size: 75cmx60cm (Framed), 60cm x 44cm (Unframed) - Good condition   Some more notable names and portraits completed are of Nelson Mandela, Louis Luyt, Cyril Ramaphosa and Tokyo Sexwale.