Aloes are famously easy to grow – as long as they don’t get too wet or too cold. These grow in the high Drakensbergs in Lesotho and are said to often survive several weeks in winter covered in snow. Does this bode well for its chances outside in Sussex? No idea – give it a go and let us know.
They can reach 1ft across in diameter and unlike some other Aloes, they grow singly, not as a clump like Aloe aristata (which we also grow). Despite their famous ability to survive inundation by snow, they need conditions to be as dry as possible so try either in a pot in well drained compost or in the ground in a nice sunny spot where the drainage is good.
The flowers last for several weeks in early summer. See the pictures for description.
Grown from seed.
| Soil Type | |
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| Light | |
| Plant Type | |
| Continent of Origin | |
| Specialist Plants | House Plants/ Indoor Plants, Mediterranean, Rare & Unusual (Collectables) |
| Features | |
| Situation | Coastal, Conservatories, Exposed (To wind and sun), Mild City Gardens, Plants for Pots, Seaside, Sheltered Garden |
| Flower Colour | |
| Hardiness |
Tender evergreen perennial with long, lush, strappy leaves forming clumps 1 to 2ft high. Huge blue or white flower heads on 4 to 5ft stems appear in mid summer. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
A familiar evergreen British native with bright green entire fronds to 2 ft. OK on acid soil, but loves very alkaline soil (chalk). Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
The best autumn colour of all the acers. Leaves are green in summer but turn the most brilliant, fiery scarlet in the autumn. Slow growing : 15ft in 25 years. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
The incomparable Monkey Puzzle from South America. Familiar, primitive, weird and utterly unpredictable in its growth rate. 20 ft in 20 years is about average. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
Tender succulent perennial from South Africa with curiously spiked leathery leaves. Long lasting bright red flower spikes in late spring/summer. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
The one with the white stripe down the middle of each leaf. Slow growing, easy plant, grow it in a pot, bung it in a shed for the winter. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
Ferny evergreen leaves and lots of yellow flowers in spring. Survives most winters anywhere. Reliably hardy in large cities and near the coast. To 25 ft. in less than 10 years. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
Tasmanian Mimosa. A small, dense, evergreen Weeping Willow with little triangular leaves and fragrant yellow flowers in spring. Beautiful little tree. 20ft after 15 years. Please contact us for stock availability and sizes.
