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An Eye-Catching Mediterranean Garden with Agave, Aloe and Pincushion

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

Garden ideas, Mediterranean plants, Water wise garden, Low maintenance garden, Gardens by Gabriel,Aloe plicatilis, Leucospermum ‘Scarlet Ribbon’, Kalanchoe luciae, Yucca ‘Bright star, Agave potatorum, Aloe striata

This drought-resistant Mediterranean garden is low maintenance and requires little water to thrive. The plants consist of south US natives, succulents, and drought-hardy plants from the Southern Hemisphere laid out in broad drifts of striking colors and textures. We can admire with delight the large exotic blooms of Leucospermum ‘Scarlet Ribbon’ (Pincushion) which compete for attention with those of Aloe striata (Coral Aloe).

The rosettes of Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Plant), are also very attractive with their rounded leaves adorned with vibrant red-wine tips and topped by striking flowering stems arising from their center.

A magnificent and compact Agave, ‘Kissho Kan’, with perfectly symmetrical rosettes of soft silver-blue leaves, resembles more of a rose than an agave.

Contrasting in shape and color with all the above plants is the very ornamental Yucca gloriosa ‘Bright Star’ (Spanish Dagger) with broad, sword-shaped leaves adorned with bright ivory edges.

Cool weather or water stress will bring out pink shades, creating a tricolor effect. What a glorious plant composition!

Designed by Gardens by Gabriel.

Garden Information

Hardiness 9 - 11
Heat Zones 10 - 12
Climate Zones 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
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, 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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Kalanchoe Yucca Aloe Agave
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Agave ‘Blue Flame’
Agave parryi (Artichoke Agave)
Agave parryi var. truncata (Artichoke Agave)
Aloe polyphylla (Spiral 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 - 11
Heat Zones 10 - 12
Climate Zones 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
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, 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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Do I Need?
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Kalanchoe Yucca Aloe Agave
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Central California
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