The succulents are the ideal solution for those looking for a well -kept garden but have no time (or desire) to spend hours pricking it. And the best part? Some varieties also miracles in difficult areas, where other plants surrender.
Often one wonders where to start to make a green space beautiful and easy to manage. A good idea is to start with Fairy plants which do not require constant attention and that, on the contrary, they spread alone by covering all the ground. The result? An orderly garden, without effort and always green.
Curious to know which variety choose? Here it is seven to try immediately, even if you don’t have the green thumb.
Sedum Spurium: a carpet of color and resistance
When it comes to Succulent coversthe Sedum Spurium always appears among the first choices. And it’s no coincidence. This variety forms dense cushions that resist everything: drought, frost, swing sun and even poor soils.
The fleshy leaves They are tinged in the colder months, while in the summer pink or purple flowers bloom that attract bees and butterflies. Perfect for borders, escarpments or as a filler among the stones of a vialetto, it is a plant that adapts with ease even to the most difficult gardens.
Portulaca Grandiflora: the Queen of the heat
Those who have a dry soil and a lot of sun will find a real ally in the Portulaca. This succulent storage produces colorful flowers That seem to come out of a palette: yellow, orange, pink, red, white … and sometimes all together.
It does not fear the hot heatgrows quickly and only needs well -drained soil. It is not perennial, but it easily turns on itself. In a sunny flowerbed, it is impossible not to notice it.
Delosperma Cooperi: dried drilling flowers
Also known as “flowery“, This succulent storage plant is a show in the height of summer. The Delosperma Coperi creates compact and flowery rugs, perfect for filling empty spaces without effort.
Among its strong points:
- Flowers similar to small daisies, from pink lit to purple;
- Fleshy leaves that retain humidity;
- Resistance to the scorching sun and prolonged drought.
Ideal for rocky gardens or difficult soils, it was also appreciated in the mountain gardens.
Aphenia Cordifolia: the bright green that does not go unnoticed
Aphenia is a quick stunning, full of fleshy leaves And shiny, of a lively green that creates contrast with fuchsia or ruby red flowers. He loves the sun but he also tolerates half shadow well, and adapts well both in the ground and in pots.
Among his qualities? It grows quickly, propagates itself and covers every available space. In addition, it does not need frequent watering. In short, a plant that takes care of itself.
Sedum album: the minimal choice that conquers
An alternative to the classic lawn, especially in the most arid gardens. The sedum album has an essential but refined appearance. Its tiny leaves They change color with the seasons, going from light green to red.
In the summer, small white flowers bloom that stand out between the foliage, creating a simple but elegant effect. It grows well even in very little soil, therefore ideal for green roofs or minimal flower beds.
Lampranthus attractiveness: un’esplosione di colors
This succulent is not satisfied with filling the ground: it transforms it. THE Lampranthus flowers They look like small gems, bright and numerous. By opening up to the sun, they completely change the appearance of the garden.
Perfect in hot and sunny areas, this variety loves well -drained soil and requires very little maintenance. Indeed, if he could speak, he would say to be disturbed as little as possible.
Sempervivum roofs: La Rosetta indistruttibile
Those looking for a succulent rustic stunning will find in Sempervivum An excellent ally. Also known as the “beard of Jupiter” or “always”, it is a plant that resists everything: cold, drought, wind, snow, peak sun.
The fleshy rosettes They widen forming increasingly dense groups. They can be planted in the stones, dry stone walls or rocky gardens. They ask almost nothing and return beauty day after day.
These seven succulent covers all have something in common: Beauty, resistance and zero stress. Choosing them means saying goodbye to continuous irrigation and frequent pruning. A small gesture that changes the way of living the garden.
It is worth trying at least one, right? Maybe just the one that adapts to your most complicated corner of the garden. Sometimes, the simplest solution is also the most effective.
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