Succulents have been stealing the show for quite some time now, and their popularity seems to continue to increase. In all fairness: there’s good reason for it. Not only are there hundreds of varieties to be found, they also seem to thrive on some neglect. 

A variety of succulents is perfectly capable to survive in warm, dry environments where other plants simple wouldn’t make it. The water-storing tissues make sure that they’ll continue to stay glamorous – even if you don’t water them for a while. There are even succulents that thrive both outdoors, and indoors!

 

Even though succulents are the perfect low-maintenance plant for the laidback gardener, they often do best in bright light and very well-drained soil. Some varieties are prone to root-rot, so it’s better to let the soil dry out between watering. 

 

But, thanks to the efforts of breeders, there are a few succulents that just seem to do better, shine brighter and catch more attention than others.

These are, by our not-so-humble opinion, the best succulents of 2021.

  

The diversity of sempervivums is absolutely overwhelming. They’re low-maintenance succulents, easy to grow and amazing to mix and match in pots, containers, (rock)gardens or even green roofs. They prefer a spot outdoors in full sun, with well drained soil.

And if you ask us: the Chick Charms® are the most adorable, high-quality sempervivums available at this moment. Not only is there a wide collection of Chicks available worldwide, they’re also hardy to -25 ºC.

Sneak preview: during the first months of 2021, no less than 3 (!) new varieties will be introduced as additions to the ChickCharms® collection!

 

You probably heard of the Agave, and perhaps once laid your eyes on a Manfreda as well. But have you ever heard of the Mangave? This AMAZING succulent found its origin by ways of a happy accident. The first Mangave was created by unintentional cross pollination and discovered in a batch of Manfreda seedlings.

The Mangave combines the best of both worlds: the succulent size and form of the Agave, with the soft spines, user friendliness and stunning looks of the Manfreda. They have an incredible growth rate, so once your Mangave reached the size you like it to be, water it sparingly to hold its size. Mangaves thrive on some neglect, and are gloriously happy outdoors, as well as indoors!

And guess what? They actually have their own website! Have a look to learn more about this revolutionary hybrid, and see where you can get your hands on one!

 

You recognise this wonderful perennial by its thick succulent leaves, fleshy stems and star-shaped flowers. There are many varieties of sedum (also known as ‘stonecrop’), and they work in pretty much any garden design.

Our all-time favourite is the sedum Sunsparkler® - available in many varieties such as Sunsparkler® Firecracker. These sedums have a compact habitus, flower from early summer to late autumn and continues to be an eyecatcher in any garden throughout the year with its stunning leaves.

 

Ever heard of an Aloe that thrives both indoors and outdoors? Well, now you have. We’ve had the honour to introduce the wonderful Aloe Safari Sunrise – a low-maintenance aloe with bicolour flowers and rich flowering period. This compact aloe loves a spot in the full sun, and thrives in both a succulent garden or mixed container, and a nice planter.

 

The stunning echeveria with its thick-leaved rosettes and fleshy leaves truly is a sight for sore eyes. And the Echeveria Devotion adds some more beauty to this equation. Her burgundy red and green leaves feel as soft as velvet! She’s a low-maintenance beauty, hardy to -10º C, copes well in drought and just as any echeveria: thrives on some neglect!