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A Sparkling Mediterranean Garden with Agave, Aloe and Euphorbia

Plant Combinations, Spring Borders, Summer Borders, Fall Borders, Winter Borders

Garden ideas, Mediterranean plants, Water wise garden, Low maintenance garden, Gardens by Gabriel,aeonium sunburst, aloe polyphylla, euphorbia Tasmanian Tiger, Sedum nussbaumerianum,Euphorbia polygona 'snowflake',Aloe maculata, Crassula Campfire

Quite colorful, this succulent garden is low maintenance and requires little water to thrive. The plants are drought tolerant and are laid out in a tapestry of striking colors, shapes, and textures. We can admire with delight the beautifully variegated foliage and long-lasting flowers of Euphorbia characias ‘Tasmanian Tiger’ (Spurge), which compete for attention with the bright coppery-red rosettes of Sedum nussbaumerianum or the incandescent foliage of Crassula capitella ‘Campfire’.

Equally attractive, are the rosettes of rounded leaves of Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Plant), the fascinating foliage of Aloe polyphylla (Spiral Aloe) that is arranged in a perfect spiral pattern, or the white-spotted, sword-shaped leaves of Aloe maculata (Soap Aloe). Not to mention the small but arresting, chalky white columns of Euphorbia polygona ‘Snowflake’ and the fleshy blue gray pads of Opuntia santarita (Santa Rita Prickly Pear) adorned with rich purple shades.

Looking good all year round, most of these plants change color over the seasons for a renewed appeal.

Designed by Gardens by Gabriel.

Garden Information

Hardiness 9 - 10
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden

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Alternative Plants to Consider

Aeonium canariense (Canary Island Aeonium)
Crassula capitella ‘Red Pagoda’
Agave ‘Kissho Kan’ (Butterfly Agave)
Aloe striata (Coral Aloe)

The Landscape Designers

Gardens by Gabriel
Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers

Gardens By Gabriel is an organically-based custom landscape design and installation outfit, firmly rooted in San Luis Obispo County. Their vision is to bring the beauty and character of California’s Central Coast to your space through creative and regionally appropriate landscape design.

Address
448 Estero Ave, Morro Bay, California, United States, CA 93442
Phone
805-215-0511
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Garden Information

Hardiness 9 - 10
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden
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Central California
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