Black Rose Aeonium This succulent can reach a height of 3 feet.īlack rose Aeonium is an interesting type of succulent plant with purplish-green leaves. Elephant ear has insignificant flowers, so you’ll be growing these plants primarily for their unusual vegetation. They grow especially well in rich, moist, well-drained, soils. ‘Black Magic’ elephant ear develops huge heart-shaped leaves that range from green with purple veins to entirely dark burgundy with a hint of green. It’s worth the effort because these are fun plants to grow in a partially shaded location. ‘Black Magic’ Elephant Ear ‘Black Magic’ elephant ear is a fast-growing plant that is easy to maintain.Įlephant ear plants are winter hardy in zones 7 to 10, but if you live in a cooler climate, you can dig and store bulbs indoors to overwinter them.
If the plants become too hot or dry, they may die back prematurely but should return the following spring. Water them regularly throughout the hottest summer months to help keep them healthy and growing until the end of the season. They will grow best in moist, rich, well-drained soils. These plants are also resistant to browsing deer and rabbits. In bright sun and extreme heat, leaves tend to die back by late summer and will remain dormant until the following spring.Īstilbe plants are valuable perennials because they are hardy and beautiful, and the flowers attract many pollinators. Plants will grow best in a shaded location and make an ideal addition to a shade garden. These plants typically have somewhat fern-like green leaves, but ‘Delft Lace’ has reddish-purple leaves and bright pink flowers. This is a dramatic-looking plant that would make a great addition to a larger, brightly lit location! Astilbe ‘Delft Lace’ The Astilbe prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil and is resistant to deer and rabbits.Īstilbe is a varied genus with many beautiful species.
The fleshy stems are mottled green-pink, and the leaves and spines are brightly colored shades of pink, green, and maroon. This plant grows a thick triangular stem with both sharp spines and sharply pointed leaves along the 3 outer edges of each stem. The African milk tree ‘Rubra’ is a colorful cultivar. Do not overwater cacti and succulents, as they can easily develop root rot and die. Give it plenty of bright direct sunlight and loose, well-draining cactus soil. African Milk Tree The African milk tree prefers direct sunlight and well-drained cactus soil.Īfrican milk tree is a large upright succulent that can grow to 6 feet tall in ideal conditions.
0 kommentar(er)
