Vertical Succulent Garden Saves Space, Looks Great

by Seasonal Wisdom on July 11, 2013

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Drought tolerant succulents are easy to love, especially when they are grown as beautifully as this vertical succulent garden in Ventura, California.

Come take a tour of this amazing vertical succulent garden that Seasonal Wisdom spotted recently on a garden tour sponsored by the new Ventura Botanical Gardens. These succulents offer a feast of colors, shapes and sizes that are a true delight…

More than 150 succulents grow on this vertical succulent gardenOne of the stars of the recent Ventura Botanical Gardens tour was this amazing vertical succulent garden, featured in a suburban backyard.

The vertical succulent garden boasts approximately 500 plants representing 150 different succulent species artfully planted into a space-saving wall. Many have seasonal flowers, which make this clever garden an ever-changing treat throughout the year in this Southern California garden.

Kalanchoe flapjack is in this vertical succulent gardenNestled into the spaces of this vertical succulent garden wall are attractive plants like this Kalanchoe thyrsiflora ‘Flapjacks’, which looks a bit like a red clam shell.

Crassula capitella campfire is among the gorgeous succulents in this vertical succulent gardenAnother lipstick-red beauty is this Crassula capitella ‘Campfire’ that matures from green to red. Over time, it forms striking plant clumps that spread 2 to 3 feet wide.

Several different succulents are grown together in this vertical succulent gardenThis clever vertical succulent garden is a great way to see different succulents growing together. In the center of this pretty scene, an Echeveria lilacina is about to bloom.

Aeonium haworthii kiwi is among the succulents in this vertical succulent gardenAnother striking example is this Aeonium haworthii ‘Kiwi’ with multi-color foliage, which accents neighboring plants.

Vertical succulent garden in ventura, california

Growing Succulents: Hope this vertical succulent garden has inspired you to grow some of these amazing plants in your home.

If so, keep in mind that succulents are water-retaining plants that are very drought-tolerant. They grow best in well-drained soil, and can thrive on a bit of neglect. Believe it or not, many succulents actually prefer partial sun during the summer in hot climates.

In colder climates, try growing succulents in a south-facing window indoors as the temperatures start to drop.

Learn more about succulents:

Growing Succulents Indoors — Iowa State University

Growing Succulents Vertically — San Francisco Chronicle

Using Succulents in Your Garden — University of California Cooperative Extension

{ 5 comments }

Online Nursery July 23, 2013 at 3:14 pm

How does that even work? Would you be able to show a schematic of how the bricks should lay out? It looks like it might be a little precarious!

Seasonal Wisdom July 23, 2013 at 3:20 pm

Hi: Sorry, I can’t show a schematic of the actual wall. It was part of a garden tour, as I mentioned. But the wall already existed, when the owner bought the house. There is enough space between the stones for plants. By amending the soil for the succulents, he has been able to create a thing of beauty. Thanks for visiting Seasonal Wisdom.

Lily September 22, 2013 at 8:09 am

Gorgeous arrangement. So creative and inspiring!

Seasonal Wisdom September 26, 2013 at 10:14 am

Thanks, Lily. I really found this garden very creative too. You don’t need much space for a beautiful garden. Hope to see you again. Teresa

MICHAEL February 26, 2015 at 2:21 pm

AMAZING

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