The main house, dominated by a large baobab tree, features succulents from the arid regions of southern Africa. Special collections of bulbs, ferns and alpines are displayed in smaller corner houses. Fragrance garden - features plants with interesting textures and scents. Medicinal garden - Find out about the many medicinal uses of South African plants. This part of the Garden is most magnificent in winter and spring, when the proteas, conebushes and serrurias are in flower.
Pincushions provide a colourful display in early summer.
Van Riebeeck's Hedge - planted in 1660 to protect cattle of the Cape colonists.