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Cactus Succulent

Lampranthus roseus

rosy shining plant

A creeping, perennial succulent to 15cm tall with grey-green, fleshy leaves. From spring to early summer the plant is covered with daisy-like flowers in varying shades of pink and up to 4cm across

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Ultimate height

0.1–0.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.1–0.5 metres

Chalk

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun

Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Exposed or Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Aizoaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Matforming
Genus: Lampranthus are succulents with unusually bright and colourful flowers which are plentiful, appearing between June and August. Flower colours vary from reds, oranges, pinks and purples and can sometimes be bi-coloured. Leaves are long, smooth and elongated and can be triangular or circular in nature.
Name status: Correct
Plant range: South Africa (Cape)

How to grow

Cultivation

Requires full sun and a well drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed or stem cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Patio and container plants
Coastal
Gravel garden
Rock garden
Low Maintenance
Banks and slopes
Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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