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Garden Succulents is a scientifically accurate guide designed to assist gardeners and horticulturalists in identifying commonly used succulent species from around the world. Succulents and rockery plants have become increasingly popular for their ease of cultivation, spectacular diversity of shapes and sizes, striking colours, and waterwise characteristics—making them perfect for contemporary sustainable gardening.

This revised and expanded edition describes more than 400 well-known succulent plants and their close relatives, supported by over 600 excellent full-colour photographs showcasing distinctive shapes, sizes and colours. Details about major succulent plant groups enable readers to quickly determine plant families at a glance, whilst introductory chapters cover waterwise gardening, conservation, cultivation and propagation techniques.

The comprehensive main section examines all major succulent plant assemblages, identification methods, and classification of genera and species within each group. Practical gardening advice includes useful cultivation hints for successful succulent growing.

Available in both English and Afrikaans (Tuinvetplante), this essential reference serves anyone interested in these remarkable drought-adapted plants and their role in sustainable horticulture.