Gardens Illustrated Magazine

Out of this world

Container style

signature design feature at Surreal Succulents are the smart Corten steel planters brimming with succulents, and here is a good example. The bright rosettes of draw attention, as does the stressed red foliage of ‘Desert Harmony’. makes a good contrast to the rosettes, and the palm tree lends height to the composition. The planters exhibit an earthy hue that contrasts with the smooth fresh succulent foliage and are the brainchild of designer Mark Lea. By keeping the bowls shallow and sleek, there is not a huge reservoir of compost, which if sat wet would cause the succulents to rot. Instead, the succulents thrive like little jewel gardens in the wide-brimmed pots. The soil is mounded to increase the surface area and display the succulents better. When planting, start with the

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