Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
A genus of bushy perennial succulents, native to South Africa, with short, narrow, fleshy slightly hairy and sticky green foliage. Colourful daisy-like flowers sit above the foliage in shades of red, orange, pink, purple and yellow
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Namibia, South Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
In frost-free areas grow in very well-drained soil in full sun; otherwise grow in containers of very free-draining compost and keep in a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory over winter
Propagation
Propagate from seed, or take stem cuttings in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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