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Posted by ajaykamath VIC Aust (ajayk@mainstreamsoftware.com) on Thu, Oct 9, 03 at 3:27
HI,
I have reached far down into my barrell of ideas for a succulent border. I recently landscaped my frontyard and on 2 sides, I planted a beautifull kalenchoe (which has red flowers in spring). The succulent on its own looks very beautiful with its burgundy serrated leaves. I am at a loss for what to plant on the third side of the new area. My criteria for a good border succulent/cacti are :
(1) It should not grow more than a foot in height.
(2) Does not have a spreading habit - as this would ruin the look of the border
(3) Flowers are not a must, though I would consider it a bonus !
(4) The leaves by themselves should create a statement. Before I forget, cacti could alsa be used for this border.
(5)They should be able to take full sun during summer, and winter rain.
There ! I said it all. I do hope you can help me out by suggesting some good plants. |
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RE: Succulent/cacti borders
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Haworthia attenuata makes agood border.
See the post regarding the field trip made by Alcors2 ,the link to the pictures in his post link to some good ideas for cacti and succulent gardens |
RE: Succulent/cacti borders link to pics
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| Heres the link http://www.mixedpk.com/darby2003a.html |
RE: Succulent/cacti borders
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| Thank you Cactus Kev. Haworthia atenuata would sem a very likely candidate, and thanks for the URL |
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