A growing library of plant stories from Earlscliffe. Search by name, or filter by one or more tags.
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Aeonium arboreum is a branching, rosette-forming succulent from the Canary Islands that brings a sculptural, drought-tolerant presence to mild, sheltered gardens in Ireland and Britain, though it needs protection from frost and winter wet to thrive.
A striking, branching succulent with glossy rosettes of deep purple-black leaves that darken in full sun.
Aloe maculata is a spotted, clump-forming aloe that performs well in mild, well-drained gardens in Ireland and Britain, offering reliable structure and winter colour with moderate frost tolerance.
Echium candicans is a bold, blue-flowering shrub that thrives in mild, well-drained coastal gardens in Ireland and Britain, offering strong architectural impact but limited tolerance of cold and winter wet.
This page is periodically reviewed and expanded. Last substantial update: 9 July 2026.
