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

Dudleya pulverulentaNative to Mexico, this plant forms a solitary rosette with a 60cm spread. It reaches 1m in height and has white oblong pointed leaves. Red to yellow, star-shaped flowers are borne in panicles in spring or early summer.

FerocactusThis is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial spherical cacti species, It will produce yellow, red, brown or white 10cm spines which will act as protection, the flowers are the same colours. They will become columnar after many years, and can take up to 15 years to flower. The cacti may vary in size and shape depending on species. They are frost tender, min 5C, and will need full sun and very well drained soil. You can propagate by seeds in the spring or summer.

Rebutia frabrisiiThis species produces a small cactus, it is a globed spined clump with bright red flowers. The blooms have a yellow stamen and open, pointed petals. The cactus will need full sun and may be propagated through cuttings or seeds. Grow in a porous, gritty compost.

Lithops turbiniformisThe plants will form small clumps of paired leaves. They are egg-shaped and orange-brown in colour, they will grow about 25mm.

Opuntia monocanthaThis species is an upright shrub which will grow about 2m. The leaves are oblong to obovate and tapered towards the base. The flowers are yellow to orange followed by pear-shaped red-purple fruits about 5-7cm.

Mesembryanthemum crinifoliumThese are succulent annuals or biennials, the flowers are beautiful and bloom in various colours.

Sedum sieboldiiThe is a dense plant with domed clusters of blue or pink flowers. The leaves are rounded and blue-green. The plant will grow to form a low, spreading mat of succulent leaves. They are easy to grow, durable and drought-tolerant. It will produce good blooms for drying, and they retain their colour and shape well after they flower.

DudleyaThese are basal-rosette, perennial succulents. There are about 40 species which are low growing they have oval, narrow leaves. The flowers are produced in panicles which will bloom in shades of yellow, white or red. They are frost tender, min 7C, and will require full sun with very well drained soil. You can water sparingly when the plants are semi dormant in mid summer. Propagation is by seeds or division in the spring or summer.

Aeonium haworthiiThis is a succulent species, with rosettes of spoon-shaped pointed and toothed blue-green leaves which are about 8cm long. The flowers are produced in panicles of pale yellow to pinkish white flowers in the spring.