Can't get enough of them, and no garden is complete without a few,(or who am I kidding, ... dozens), of succulents, as well as some complementary bromeliads such as Dyckias and Aechmea recurvata cultivars that can handle full hot sun. Again, even if nothing ever bloomed here, the color contrasts and variations on a theme complement each other. Echeverias, Sedums, Aloes, I could actually design a garden only using these 3 plant groups, but not being a real minimalist, I've never tried such a limited plant composition. Certainly the textural, color and seasonal variation of these 3 is sufficient that it could be done...
These plantings are also a good example of flow in a garden, and how it gives a sense of movement, leading the eye to the final platform at the seat/bench.
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ahernbj 6 months ago | reply
What happens to succlents when it freezes here in Texas? I have several in pots and kept them outside during the summer under a pine tree that shaded them most of the day and they were beautiful, but as soon as I brought them in because of colder weather, they are not beautifully shaped any more. We have skylights and the house is very light summer and winter. I did not think you could plant them in the yard and leave them there all year.
c_annie123@yahoo.com 6 months ago | reply
omg i love your garden it looks gorgeous, and yes i could tell your love for the succulents,i love them too they dont need to much care and they make beautiful gardens you sure have a beautiful display thanks for sharing
your pics...
David Feix Landscape Design 6 months ago | reply
Most of the Echeverias aren't well adapted to summer heat and humidity and winter freezes, limiting them to milder climates such as coastal California, where they mostly thrive. Certainly many Echeverias can be taken inside for the winter, but prefer very bright light and cooler night time temperatures to look their best. Probably best grown indoors in a greenhouse window or sunporch, but they may still lose their form and color if not given enough sun. The succulent between the steps is Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'.
Succulents are basic outdoor plants in a mild Mediterranean climate such as here in the San Francisco Bay Area, but there are also hardier succulents such as cacti and agaves and others that are able to be grown as far north as into Canada or even the Northeastern USA. Not these ones in my photo, however.
´Novo_Chris´ 2 months ago | reply
Beautiful ..