Vintage favourites every garden needs

These vintage favourites may be traditional, but they certainly haven’t gone out of style!

There are certain plants and flowers that just simply belong in every garden with the beauty they bring. Plant these vintage favourites and create a timeless garden.

Anthurium andraeanum

To bring a vintage element to your indoor garden, Anthurium andraeanum should be your first choice. These plants were houseplants staples decades ago and are making a comeback in a big way. Their colour spathes are great for adding a pop of colour to your garden, with traditional red the go-to for vintage spaces.

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Palms

Hark back to the Victorian era by adding lush palms to your patio or balcony garden. Areca palms are the most recognizable, evoking a resort-like feel to your space. But there are many species to choose from, whether you’re growing indoors or out.

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Pair them with a black and white checkered floor and you can instantly imagine yourself in a Victorian parlor.

Hydrangea spp.

Summer is synonymous with the humble hydrangea, especially in vintage gardens. A foundation of traditional English cottage garden design, they are one of the most beloved flowers around the world. Hydrangeas have the biggest impact when planted in mass, often used as hedging plants that reveal subtle and delicate colour when summer arrives.

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Brunfelsia pauciflora

Another hedge candidate found in every grandparent’s garden is the classic yesterday, today, and tomorrow. In early spring and again in late summer, the bushes are dotted with purple flowers that fade to white and release an intoxicating scent. They are structural but delicate and look right at home in any vintage-inspired garden.

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Fuchsia spp.

For a vintage container essential, look no further than fuchsias. These plants have retained their popularity for many years, particularly among South Africans.

The bright and intricate flowers stand out in patio or balcony gardens, adding exotic flair to vintage spaces. These flowers are available in a wide range of colours to suit any palette.