Love Island is back on our screens, and although I’m not an avid follower of the programme, I’ve been dragged into it this year by a friend – and I admit, I’m kind of addicted.
But when I’m not following the drama, I’m spotting the landscaping choices of the villa (this year it’s based in Cape Town, South Africa). I’ve already seen a lot of Agapanthus, which is perfect for South Africa’s climate. But how many different plants can you name in host Laura Whitmore’s entrance video below?
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Get the South African Love Island villa look at home with these plants
Love those South African plant vibes that we’re getting from this season’s Love Island villa? These plants can be as at-home in the show’s new setting as they can in your garden!
Nerine Sarniensis
Red Hot Poker
Haworthia
Drosanthemum
Aloe Vera
Agapanthus
How would YOU style the Love Island villa? Take my quiz and I’ll tell you which past Love Islander you are!
Michael has been involved with gardening and plants since he was just five years old. He is a self-professed Plant Geek, and was listed in the Sunday Times top 20 most influential people in the gardening world, thanks to his plant hunter role at Thompson & Morgan.
Michael was responsible for new plant introductions such as the Egg and Chips plant and the FuchsiaBerry and keeps busy travelling the world in search of new plants as well as lecturing worldwide, including stints in Japan. He is very active on social media – so why not give him a follow at @mr_plantgeek or Facebook. You can also listen to The Plant Based Podcast with Michael and co-host Ellen-Mary on iTunes, Spotify and Google.
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