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Great Shrubs as Companion Plants for Your Succulents

Succulent Gardens, Companion Plants

Succulent Gardens, Companion Plants, Evergreen shrubs, flowering shrubs, Drought tolerant Plants,  Drought tolerant Flowers

Prized by gardeners for their architectural shapes, fascinating textures, vibrant colors, drought resistance, and low maintenance, succulents are a joy to behold and a delight to design with. Well suited for climates with high temperatures and low rainfall, thanks to their ability to store water in their leaves or stems, most are easy to grow, have few disease or insect problems, and are tolerant of heat and poor soils. Exceptionally versatile, they add drama in most garden settings and work well in various garden styles, including the Mediterranean, desert, or xeriscape and rock gardens.

When designing a succulent garden, you should not limit yourself to the succulent world. A wide range of companion plants will bring out the best qualities of your succulents and share their space with a serene balance. These companion plants will provide contrast and add interest when your succulents are not in bloom. Whether ornamental grasses, perennials, annuals, or shrubs, these companion plants should have the same cultural requirements as your favorite succulents.

Since most cacti and succulents grow in desert and savanna situations, this means bright light (full sun or dappled shade), minimal water with excellent drainage, good air circulation, dry air, and high temperatures.

Below is a list of pretty shrubs that share most of these growing requirements. They will bring out the best in both the succulents and their world.

Guide Information

Plant Type Cactus & Succulents, Shrubs
Genus Senecio, Aloe, Agave, Opuntia, Crassula, Echeveria, Kalanchoe
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Height
Spread
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden

Pretty Shrubs for your Favorite Succulents

Garden Examples

A Long-Lasting and Colorful Front Garden
A Low Care Border Idea for Your Rock Garden
A Mediterranean Raised Bed Idea
A Superb Mediterranean Front-Yard with Pretty Succulents
A Strikingly Colorful and Low-Care Mediterranean Border
A Sparkling Mediterranean Garden with Aloe, Aeonium and Palms
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.

Guide Information

Plant Type Cactus & Succulents, Shrubs
Genus Senecio, Aloe, Agave, Opuntia, Crassula, Echeveria, Kalanchoe
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Height
Spread
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden
Explore Great Plant Combination Ideas
Senecio Aloe Agave Opuntia (Prickly Pear) Crassula Echeveria Kalanchoe

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