Balsam-yielding giant houseleek (Aeonium balsamiferum)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Balsam-yielding giant houseleek (Aeonium balsamiferum). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant balsam-yielding giant houseleek in a south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Aeonium balsamiferum can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Patios, balconies and containers – gardens confined to the space next to buildings where the cultivation is done in pots and containers;
• Tropical gardens – tropical plant gardens, require good rainfall or a decent irrigation or sprinkler system for watering and protection from frost;