Delosperma congestum is irresistible; the large, shiny yellow flowers sit right on top of the succulent foliage and have a distinct white eye. Being an alpine species, it appreciates more regular moisture than other South African succulents. Delosperma congestum

GymnocalyciumThis genus consists of about 50 species of low rounded cacti with shallow sometimes spirally arranged ribs, The ribs are slightly curved and rather sparse, and they will produce funnel-shaped flowers which are large for the size of the plants. They are frost tender, min 5-10C and will need full sun or partial shade with very well drained soil. You can propagate by seeds or offsets in the spring or summer.

Aptenia cordifoliaThis species of perennial is a freely branched succulent with grey-green stems, the leaves are broadly ovate and bright green. The flowers are single terminal red-purple blooms borne in the summer to the autumn.

Echeveria setosaA compact succulent from Mexico. Leaves are mid green, lance to spoon-shaped and pointed. Flowers are yellow tipped red and cup-shaped.

Cakile maritimaThis plant is often found in the wild in Northern Europe. STEM: Low-growing or angled upwards, branched. ROOT: Slender tap-root. HAIRS: Absent STIPULES: Absent LEAF-STALK: Only on lower leaves. BRACTS: Absent FLOWER STALK: About equaling flower. SEPALS: 4, upright. PETALS: 4, base stalk-like. STAMENS: 6 STIGMA: 1 OVARY: 1, 2-celled. SEEDS: 1-2, smooth.

Neoporteria chilensisThis is a greenish, spherical cactus about 15cm tall and 10cm wide, with closely spaced green ribs and numerous white spines, The flowers are pale red and funnel-shaped, they will bloom in spring and summer.

Kalanchoe pumilaThis species is a small succulent shrub; it will grows to a height of 10-20cm. It has a creeping habit and green ovate leaves which are offset by small urn-shaped flowers which will bloom in late winter and are red-violet in colour.

AstrophytumThese are slow growing perennial cacti, which is covered in thick hairs. The flowers are large and yellow some have red centres. They are frost tender with a min of 5C. They will prefer sun and very well drained soil, lime rich soil. It is rather prone to rot if it becomes too wet. You can propagate by seeds in the winter or summer.

Hatiora gaertneriThis species of perennial cactus is rather bushy. The leaves are oblong to elliptical and grey-green. The flowers are single red small blooms in the spring.

BeschorneriaThis genus consists of perennial succulents with narrowly lance-shaped leaves which will form erect, almost stemless basal rosettes. They are half hardy and will need full sun and very well drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or division in the spring or summer.