{"title":"Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003eAloe is a genus of mostly African, exotic, \u003ca title=\"drought tolerant plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/drought-tolerant-drought-resistant-plants-perennials-flowers\"\u003edrought-tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e that have been overlooked for potential winter hardiness. While the common Aloe vera (medicine plant) and others used primarily as houseplants are not winter hardy, many others are. In fact, a number of succulent aloe species occur at cool elevations exceeding 10,000' in the wild. We have killed quite a few aloe species in our trials but have had some wonderful successes as well. We are continuing to evaluate numerous aloe species for their ability to tolerate cold wet climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAloe species live in dry climates, so gardeners need to provide excellent drainage to ensure survival. The biggest threat to our aloe plants is winter moisture. We plant our aloe trial plants in scree beds so that no water collects around the roots in the winter. The aloe selections here at PDN also do well in containers...just remember to put them a protected spot on very cold nights. They are also \u003ca title=\"salt tolerant plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/salt-tolerant-perennials-seaside-plants\"\u003esalt-tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e. When you're ready to buy aloe plants for your perennial garden, we hope you'll check out our list of winter hardy aloe for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aloe-cooperi","title":"Aloe cooperi","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot to be confused with a '70s rock singer with unmown, grasslike hair, Aloe cooperi hails from the dry, open grasslands in the Natal Mountains of South Africa where it was discovered in 1860. The narrow, green, V-shaped leaves are edged with a row of tiny white bumps. The fast-multiplying, 2' wide deciduous clumps are topped in midsummer with 2' terminal flower spikes of dangling coral-orange flowers. Both the young shoots and flowers are edible and considered a delicacy where they grow wild...they must not have McDonald's yet. Here's to McAloe's.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=exhneYccOPg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026603205,"sku":"5256","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Aloe-cooperi.i-5256.s-67797.r-1.jpg?v=1791382663"},{"product_id":"aloe-aristata","title":"Aloe aristata","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Aristaloe aristata) We had already grown Aloe aristata for several years outdoors before I was fortunate to spot it in the wild on my 2005 South African expedition at nearly 9,000' elevation. Here, it grew wedged in the rocks on a nearly sheer cliff face. In cold climates, do not plant it out in the open where rains can soak it during the winter months. Planting it near a hedge or large shrub where it can still get afternoon sun is perfect. The 9-year-old clump in our rock garden is now 6\" tall x 15\" wide, composed of haworthia-like rosettes of stiff green leaves. The clumps are topped in May with 2' tall spikes of attractive, orange, bell-like flowers. It is not tolerant of winter moisture when temperatures drop below 20 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAloe aristata requires no maintenance in the garden as long as it's growing in the proper conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs mentioned above, it is essential that the rosettes be dry in the winter when grown in climates that drop below freezing in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUse bristle-tip aloe as you would a \u003ca title=\"sempervivum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/sempervivum\"\u003esempervivum\u003c\/a\u003e or other similar succulent in a rock garden setting. It is not plant for the open garden where it could easily be overrun by more aggressive perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028599685,"sku":"8526","price":20.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Aloe-aristata.i-8526.s-66542.r-1_d9b33720-4474-40dc-ae02-6988651e9194.jpg?v=1790941076"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Aloe-aristata-1900x350.jpg?v=1680095999","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/aloe.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}