A Sparkling Mediterranean Garden with Aloe, Agave and Palms
Plant Combinations, Spring Borders, Summer Borders, Fall Borders, Winter Borders
Quite colorful, this Mediterranean garden provides visual impact in the front yard of this California home. Low ground level plantings, under the ravishing canopies of Washingtonia filifera (California Falm Palm) and x Chitalpa tashkentensis (Chitalpa), include a remarkable selection of architectural agaves and aloes. Tall, spiky, dark burgundy Cordyline australis (Cabbage Tree) and low Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm) serve as focal points. The charming Punica granatum (Pomegranate) is an unexpected element that works well. Variety in foliage color and form is used to excellent effect.
Looking good all year-round, all these plants are drought tolerant.
Garden Information
Hardiness |
9 – 11
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Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Palms - Cycads Great Plant Combination Ideas with Cordyline Great Plant Combination Ideas with Agave Great Plant Combination Ideas with Aloe Great Plant Combination Ideas with Punica - Pomegranates
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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 – 11
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Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Palms - Cycads Great Plant Combination Ideas with Cordyline Great Plant Combination Ideas with Agave Great Plant Combination Ideas with Aloe Great Plant Combination Ideas with Punica - Pomegranates
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Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm)
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Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba' (Century Plant)
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Aloe marlothii (Mountain Aloe)
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Agave vilmoriniana (Octopus Agave)
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Aloe petricola (Stone Aloe)
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Aloe ferox (Cape Aloe)
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Punica granatum (Pomegranate)
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Cordyline australis 'Red Star' (Cabbage Tree)
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x Chitalpa tashkentensis (Chitalpa)
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Washingtonia filifera (California Fan Palm)
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