Double Primroses bringing the frills and charm this weekend. Looking sweet in our forecourt now. Perfect for shady spots or bright indoor corners 🌸 #eckardsgarden #primrose

The Eckards Pot Sale is in full swing this weekend in #Bedfordview

Spring is only a few weeks away and we can’t wait for Lavender time. We received a batch of early flowering lavender this week to get us inspired and we’re here for it! Perfect fir a sunny patio 🌸 #eckardsgarden #lavender

Do you have a favourite pansy? Mine’s got whiskers this year 😎 Whiskers Pansies bring cheerful little faces in loads of colours and two-tone blends. They love the cold and just keep blooming as winter sets in 🌸 #eckardsgarden #pansies

Winter is never boring if you add colour to your world. Wave Petunias will do just that bringing their joy to a sunny patio 🌸 #plantsmakepeoplehappy #eckardsgarden

Mini Carnations are blooming in our centre court and ready to brighten up patios and windowsills. A great choice for gardeners who love something a little different 🌸 #eckardsgarden #carnations

Poppies in bloom and the bees are buzzing. Our display garden is alive with colour and movement. Winter joy in every petal 🌸 #eckardsgarden #poppies #beefriendly

Pink makes winter feel a little warmer. Azaleas, Camellias, Pinks and Kalanchoe bloom beautifully now and thrive in the cold. Whether soft blush or bold lipstick pink they lift the mood 🌸 #eckardsgarden #pinkflowers #wintergarden #azalea #camellia #pinks #kalanchoe

Arum Lilies are indigenous icons that bloom through winter and into summer in Gauteng. They love wet spots and even thrive in pots in ponds. Their Afrikaans name “Varkoore” means pig’s ears 🌸 #eckardsgarden #wintergardening

Bring soft winter colour and year-round beauty to your garden with Lisa Rose 🌸 Evergreen foliage, soft pink buds that open to white blooms and glossy black berries birds love • 1.5m height • Sun to semi-shade • Borders, hedges or focal spots #eckardsgarden #lisarose #laurel

Sky Petunias shine with starry patterns and cosmic colour. Think Night Sky, Midnight Sky, Pink Sky. Each bloom is a surprise and flowers keep coming into summer 🌸 #eckardsgarden #skypetunia #beddingplants #wintergarden

Just after the solstice and our Pink Fairy Primulas are already budding 🌸 They’ll flower all the way to spring in a shady spot. Find them now in our seedling department! #eckardsgarden #wintergardening

Midwinter and our famous circle garden is coming into flower in shades of blue and white with a touch of pink. The bulbs are popping through and we’re excited to see it all come together 🌸 #eckardsgarden #gardencentre #eckardscircle

The Violas are out in full force and will flower right through to late October in a mostly sunny spot. #TopTip: Deadhead regularly, by nipping out dead flowers and feed with Multifeed Flowergro to keep the blooms coming 🌸 #eckardsgarden #wintergardening

Carolina Jasmine brings a burst of yellow sunshine to the garden. Flowering now and perfect for bright walls and fences in full sun. Easy to grow and fast to climb 🌸 #eckardsgarden #winterblooms #carolinajasmine

Instant winter colour? We’ve got potted Ranunculus in bud and bloom ready this weekend. Perfect for a sunny spot in the garden or containers 🌸 #eckardsgarden #floweringbulbs #wintergarden

White Verbena now in stock. Perfect for baskets and containers in full sun and great in a waterwise garden 🌸 #eckardsgarden #verbena

Instant wow in a shady spot? Potted Cinerarias are blooming and ready for action. No waiting, no hassle – just bold winter colour right where you need it 🌸 #eckardsgarden #cineraria #wintercolour #instantgarden

For over 50 years, our Car Park Magnolia has stood quietly at Eckards, blooming each winter like clockwork. A legacy tree and a reminder of how lucky we are to be part of her story 🌸 #eckardsgarden #legacytree

It’s rose pruning time in our part of the world! 🌹 🌸 Use sharp secateurs 🌸 Seal big cuts with Steriseal 🌸 Spray with Kumulus for black spot 🌸 Ripcord for scale 🌸 Feed and mulch for success A little care now = blooms all summer 🌸 #eckardsgarden #roses #pruningtips