Aloe Arborescens

Common names: krantz aloe (English), kransaalwyn (Afrikaans)

"The large colourful flower spikes are borne in profusion during the cold winter months (May-July), brightening up a drab winter garden.
Deep orange is the most common colour, but there are also pure yellow forms, and an unusual bi-coloured form of deep orange (almost red) and yellow."

Showing off their beautiful colours, these aloes feature en masse along the main road between George and Albertinia in the Southern Cape.

Biking to Albertinia to watch a 4x4 competition, Johann stopped on his way home
to get this image. Had it been more sunny, the colours would have been more vibrant.

I realize that it is easy to confuse the aloe with the red hot poker, and although the flowers bear great resemblance at first glance, they are not the same plant.