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Hedges, Privacy Screens & Border Plants
Create year-round structure, privacy and wind protection with our hedging plants, screening shrubs and border fillers—locally grown for South African conditions and shipped nationwide from Lowensvlei Flower Farm (Malmesbury, Western Cape).
Fast coverage: quick growers for fences, driveways and street fronts
Evergreen picks: reliable foliage and form 12 months of the year
Sun & shade options: clearly labelled for easy selection
Coastal & inland choices: wind- and frost-tolerant varieties available
Top Choices for SA Hedges & Screens
Viburnum (odoratissimum / tinus) – Evergreen, fast, dense; excellent all-round hedge.
Syzygium / Brush Cherry – Glossy leaves, clips neatly; great for formal lines.
Pittosporum tobira – Coastal-tough, neat texture; ideal for wind-exposed sites.
Murraya (Orange Jasmine) – Fragrant flushes, compact habit; loves sun and warmth.
Westringia – Aussie rosemary; wind-hardy and low-maintenance.
Tecomaria (Cape Honeysuckle) – Indigenous, floriferous screen; birds & pollinators love it.
Plumbago – Indigenous, soft blue screens; clips well for looser hedges.
Buxus (Box) – Classic low hedges, edging and parterres.
Low Borders & Edging
Lavender – Fragrant edging that thrives in sun and clips neatly.
Agapanthus – Iconic SA border clumps; blue/white umbels and tough foliage.
Liriope / Mondo Grass – Shade-friendly, tidy borders for paths and beds.
Dietes – Architectural, water-wise clumps for mass planting.
Sun vs Shade – Plant the Right Spot
Full sun (6–8+ hrs): Viburnum odoratissimum, Syzygium, Pittosporum tobira, Westringia, Tecomaria, Lavender, Agapanthus.
Sun to part shade: Viburnum tinus, Murraya, Plumbago, Liriope, Dietes.
Coastal wind: Pittosporum, Westringia, Syzygium, Tecomaria.
Colder inland/frost: Viburnum tinus, Buxus (low hedges) with winter protection when young.
How Many Plants Do I Need?
Tall screens (2–3 m): space 0.8–1.2 m apart (closer = faster privacy).
Medium hedges (1–1.8 m): space 60–80 cm apart.
Low borders (30–60 cm): space 25–40 cm apart or 5–7 per metre for tight edging.
Planting, Clipping & Care
Soil: Well-drained, enriched with compost; mulch 5–7 cm to conserve moisture.
Watering: Keep evenly moist for 6–8 weeks after planting; then water deeply but less often.
Feeding: Slow-release fertiliser in spring; light top-ups mid-summer if needed.
First clip: Tip-prune young plants early to encourage branching and density.
Maintenance: Formal hedges: light trims every 6–10 weeks in the growing season; informal screens: 2–3 times per year.
Why Buy from Lowensvlei?
Locally acclimatised stock grown for SA climates
Courier-safe packaging & nationwide delivery
After-sales advice from a working flower & plant farm
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