Succulents & Aloes

SUCCULENTS & ALOES BLOG

A Winter Garden in Bloom: Celebrating Aloes and the Magic of Indigenous Colour

As proud sponsors of the Open Midlands Gardens, Blackwood’s was thrilled to see this year’s programme branching into new territory.  For the very first time,...
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Portulaca oleracea

BOTANICAL NAME:  Portulaca oleracea COMMON NAME:  Purslane Succulent groundcover with brightly coloured flowers for hot, dry areas. Easy to grow.  Long lasting.   DESCRIPTION: A...
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EASY TO GROW SUCCULENTS

Succulents are always a hot favourite during dry periods in the garden. Two tried and trusted old veterans that never seem to disappoint are Echeveria...
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TOP 5 INDIGENOUS SUCCULENTS

South Africa’s indigenous succulents are not only stunning but also hardy, water-wise and perfect for creating low-maintenance, year-round interest in your garden. Here’s 5 of...
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CRASSULAS – GARDEN SURVIVORS

Crassulas – garden survivors This group of succulent plants are extremely variable in terms of leaf shape, structure and size. Small star shaped flowers are...
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2 EASY-TO-GROW SUCCULENTS

Succulents are always a hot favourite during dry period in the garden.  Two tried and trusted old veterans that never seem to disappoint are Echeveria...
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HAWORTHIA AND GASTERIA

Aloes have certainly come to the fore in terms of the plant popularity stakes in recent times. They’re drought tolerant, easy to grow and many are...
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SUCCULENTS FOR DRY GARDENS

Succulents come into their own in dry winter garden conditions. Many of them bloom during this time of the year, whilst others have leaves that colour...
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ALOE ALOE

Aloes in bloom are iconic of the South African winter garden and bushveld scene. They are important sources of nectar and food for birds and insects...
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ALOES FOR WINTER COLOUR

Aloes are the most noticeable plants in the winter landscape in many parts of the country. Most of our local indigenous aloes and many new...
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