A rainbow of xeric potted plants
May 05, 2012
Agave ‘Royal Spine,’ misshapen ball cactus, Agave desmettiana ‘Variegata,’ and Dyckia fosteriana (I think). Tough plants for tough summer days ahead.
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Very cute arrangement. I love the little ball cactus in that pot!
Tough but even they like a little shade.
The dyckia got along fine without shade for a couple of years. The others definitely appreciate at least a couple of hours of afternoon shade. —Pam
I love your choice of plantings!
Great selection! I bought a Dyckia this year. Those little guys are not for the timid. They seem to have barbs that get you coming and going. I’m not sure why I like it so much, but I do 🙂
They ARE very spiny, but I admire their frosted leaves and hedgehog-like personality. The blooms are pretty too. —Pam
That very colorful collection of xeric potted plants is something I want to do more of too this month, on the porch steps. My sister reminded me how cheerful these little displays are, whether xeric or not-so-xeric. I hope you’ll find time to visit some daylilies soon, also very bright, cheerful and colorful companions this time of year. My Best of Friends are offering a few nice blooms in this, just their first year. Thanks for the seed idea! The Austin club show is Saturday the 12th, and the regional in Nacogdoches May 24-26, complete with daylily farm tour.
I have an unknown red daylily that has bloomed already, but my others, including ‘Best of Friends,’ aren’t ready yet. Hopefully soon! —Pam
Yay for the mishapen ball cactus – it’s more like a spiral now.
Yeah, he’s got personality. —Pam