7 Purple Plants That Are Easy To Grow And Stay Colorful Year-Round
Succulents are unique plants that often have brightly colored foliage all year round. Among the more popular colors are succulents with purple leaves. Many other plants produce purple flowers, but they only bloom a few times a year. Succulents, on the other hand, can stay bright purple all year round. Whether you're planning a specific arrangement for a wedding or looking for the perfect succulent for your favorite pot, purple succulents should definitely be on that list!
Here are a few of the most sought-after purple succulents.
Echeveria 'Neon Breakers'
This bright succulent hybrid has a purple rosette with pink, ruffled edges. It is evergreen but shows its color best when grown in bright sunlight. When the sun is behind this succulent, the leaves look like they're glowing with a neon light around the edges. It's a fun one to be sure.
Graptoveria 'Debbie'
‘Debbie’ is an Echeveria hybrid whose rosette shows off a beautiful rose shape. The tips of the blueish-purple leaves turn pink when stressed. It works well in planters outdoors. If you do want to keep one inside (if you live in a climate with freezing winters) then simply place it about 12" below an LED light for 12 hours a day and you'll keep this perfectly purple succulent colorful all year round.
Aeonium 'Mardi Gras'
This brightly colored Aeonium has variegated green and purple leaves. When grown in full sun or in cooler temperatures, the yellow and green striped leaves turn bright pink and lime green. This succulent does prefer very temperate climates and likes more water than most.
Sempervivum 'Neptune'
This fuzzy cold-hardy succulent is perfect in a four-season garden. The color of the rosettes changes based on the season. Colors range from yellow-green to pink to purple. It is deer resistant, and although it is monocarpic, it produces many offsets before dying.
Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg'
This is one of the most beautiful and easy-to-find succulents. 'Perle von Nurnberg' or PVN has a really nice purple color with a tinge of yellow or gold along the edges. It grows well outside in container gardens. It tends to be one of the less picky Echeverias and is great for beginners.
Sempervivum 'Wendy'
This cold-hardy succulent (yes, it will survive snowy winters) has green leaves with purple tips. As the rosette grows, it displays a Fibonacci spiral. This succulent is monocarpic, meaning it will die after blooming. Although it can take several years to bloom, watch for red or pink flowers in the summer. In the meantime, you can enjoy all the new babies it puts off each spring and watch your succulent collection multiply.
Aeonium 'Zwartkop'
This tall dark red and green succulent turns almost black when grown in full sun. It branches off in clumps, becoming bushy when allowed to grow and spread outside. It provides an excellent contrast to lighter-colored succulents in arrangements.
Has Your Succulent Lost Its Color?
The succulents in this list can all tolerate low light. But most colorful succulents won't fare so well. There are a number of factors that help keep your succulents colorful, including how much light they get. Even some of these "low light" succulents will look a little better with more light. Find out how to give your succulents healthy stress and bring out their brightest colors.
Yes, Your Succulent Is Probably Dying, But Here's What To Do About It
There are a number of reasons your succulent might not be looking great. Find out how to tell what's wrong with your succulent and how you can fix it or prevent it from happening again.
7 Worst Mistakes Beginners Make When Growing Succulents
Many people assume that they can take care of succulent plants however they want -- just treat them like normal house plants. The problem is succulents aren't like most other house plants. They have completely different watering needs and often need more sunlight and airflow than other plants. Find out what the most common succulent mistakes are and how to avoid them.
Get more succulents for free with this simple propagation technique
One of the best things about growing succulents is how easily they propagate (grow new baby plants). Propagating succulents from leaves is extremely fun and a rewarding way to get more plants without having to buy new ones. Learning this simple technique can be quite addicting but may help keep your plant budget on track.
Expert Tips for Creating Stunning Succulent Arrangements
Figuring out which succulents to combine together to make a beautiful arrangement can be daunting. But with these tips from succulent design experts you'll be able to put together crowd-pleasing arrangements easily, whether it's in pots or in the ground.
This article originally appeared on Succulents and Sunshine.