Succulents

Aeonium contains about 40 species native to the Mediterranean and northern Africa. Most are shrubby succulents with the leaves clustered in terminal rosette. The lower growing forms make hardy garden borders of potted specimens white taller varieties are excellent feature plants. Flowers occur in dense pyramidal sprays usually in spring. Best grown in full sun or light shade in light well drainign soil. They will tolerate very dry conditions and are all frost sensitive. Aeonium Tricolor can reach 60 cm in height and a meter in width. The color of its foliage varies throughout the year from cream and green to tri colored. .

Echeveria contains some 150 species, mainly from Mexico, and they are highly prized for their color and the structural qualities they can add to th garden. They do best in either sunny or lightly shaded conditions in relatively dry free draining soil. They require some moisture in the warmer months to perform well, but should be kept as dry as possible in winter, particularly if frosts are a problem. Echeverias are fantastic landscape plants, either mixed wiht other low growing complimentary varieties such as alyssum or small grasses, or used in a mass planting or border. They are also ideal specimens for pots, particularly bowl-shaped ones that are less likely to retain too much water around the roots of the plants.

Echeveria contains some 150 species, mainly from Mexico, and they are highly prized for their color and the structural qualities they can add to th garden. They do best in either sunny or lightly shaded conditions in relatively dry free draining soil. They require some moisture in the warmer months to perform well, but should be kept as dry as possible in winter, particularly if frosts are a problem. Echeverias are fantastic landscape plants, either mixed wiht other low growing complimentary varieties such as alyssum or small grasses, or used in a mass planting or border. They are also ideal specimens for pots, particularly bowl-shaped ones that are less likely to retain too much water around the roots of the plants.

Echeveria contains some 150 species, mainly from Mexico, and they are highly prized for their color and the structural qualities they can add to th garden. They do best in either sunny or lightly shaded conditions in relatively dry free draining soil. They require some moisture in the warmer months to perform well, but should be kept as dry as possible in winter, particularly if frosts are a problem. Echeverias are fantastic landscape plants, either mixed wiht other low growing complimentary varieties such as alyssum or small grasses, or used in a mass planting or border. They are also ideal specimens for pots, particularly bowl-shaped ones that are less likely to retain too much water around the roots of the plants.

Echeveria contains some 150 species, mainly from Mexico, and they are highly prized for their color and the structural qualities they can add to th garden. They do best in either sunny or lightly shaded conditions in relatively dry free draining soil. They require some moisture in the warmer months to perform well, but should be kept as dry as possible in winter, particularly if frosts are a problem. Echeverias are fantastic landscape plants, either mixed wiht other low growing complimentary varieties such as alyssum or small grasses, or used in a mass planting or border. They are also ideal specimens for pots, particularly bowl-shaped ones that are less likely to retain too much water around the roots of the plants. One of the more brittle varieties, shedding leaves liberally when touched. Combines beautifully with many other succulents.

Echeveria contains some 150 species, mainly from Mexico, and they are highly prized for their color and the structural qualities they can add to th garden. They do best in either sunny or lightly shaded conditions in relatively dry free draining soil. They require some moisture in the warmer months to perform well, but should be kept as dry as possible in winter, particularly if frosts are a problem. Echeverias are fantastic landscape plants, either mixed wiht other low growing complimentary varieties such as alyssum or small grasses, or used in a mass planting or border. They are also ideal specimens for pots, particularly bowl-shaped ones that are less likely to retain too much water around the roots of the plants.

From a small genus all found in Brazil, these epiphytic free-branching succulents have pendulous jointed stems ideally suited to a hanging basket. Best grown in gritty free draining soil and allowed to dry out between waterings. Position in full sun or light shade and protect from heavy frosts. Drunkard's Dream can be treasured for its name alone, but it is also such an unusual succulent it makes a good contrast in a mixed planting. Great if looking for something that resembles coral. Water only occasionally

A diverse group of about 130 species mainly from tropical Africa and Madagascar. It includes annual, and perennial succulents as well as shrubs, l nd small trees. The majority are grown for their attractive and structural foliage but several varieties also have good floral displays. Grow in a sunny or lightly shaded position in well drained soil with only light watering during the winter months. They are very drought tolerant but are not frost tolerant. K. grandiflora is a valuable landscape addition with its beautiful blue green leaves. It is also an easy plant to grow in a pot and it can then use as an accent.

A diverse group of about 130 species mainly from tropical Africa and Madagascar. It includes annual, and perennial succulents as well as shrubs, l nd small trees. The majority are grown for their attractive and structural foliage but several varieties also have good floral displays. Grow in a sunny or lightly shaded position in well drained soil with only light watering during the winter months. They are very drought tolerant but are not frost tolerant. Kalanchoe quicksilver is a wonderful drought tolerant succulent for use in full sun or light shade. It also makes a spectacular easy care hanging basket.

A large and very diverse genus containing about 400 annuals, perennials and shrubs native to the northern hemisphere. They vary widely from ground covering to upright, and have many uses in the garden landscape or as poted plants. Sedum adolphi is a relatively slow growing species. The colour of it's foliage and it's trailing habit make it a good choice for dry embankments, the edge of retaining walls or as a feature in a pot.

Belonging to a very large diverse genus in the daisy family, Senecio serpens is arguably teh best of the blue-leafed succulents. It's fresh new winter growth provides extraordinary form and colour contrast in the landscape when placed either with other succulents or in a mixed planting. Senecio serpens requires very free drainign soil and limited water in winter or the plants will rot at the base. It thrives in hot sunny positions and will tolerate coastal conditions and light frosts.

This modest variety has huge star-shaped yellow-brown flowers in autumn up to 30 cm across. The flowers emit a foul smell and attract flies for pollination. The plants are delivered in 50ml tubes. Standard postage and handling fee of $9.80 for purchases up to $50, anywhere in Western Australia. FREE postage and handling for purchased above $50.

There are some 50 Tradescantia species native to North and South America. Some of the trailing species are know to be rather weedy but T pallida purpurea is definitely not. It forms a sprawling patch of deep purple foliage up to 1 m across, and the color adds a great new dimension to many types of landscapes. It is particularly striking when combined with lime green or silver and blue foliage. Best grown in moist, free draining soil in full sun or light shade, it will tolerate some dryness and frosts once established (frost will burn the upper leaves but not the deepest shoots). Cut back ruthlessly when plants become straggly.