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Annual BiennialCactus Succulent

Cleretum bellidiforme Magic Carpet Series

Livingstone daisy Magic Carpet Series

A low-growing annual succulent to around 10cm in height, with grey-green pimply leaves. Daisy-like, bi-coloured flowers in shades of white, pink, yellow and orange appear from May through to August. Ideal for edging borders or as a choice for rockeries and heat and drought-resistant

Synonyms
Mesembryanthemum crinifolium 'Magic Carpet'
Dorotheanthus bellidiformis Magic Carpet Series
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Orange Pink White Yellow Green Grey Silver
Summer Orange Pink White Yellow Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Aizoaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Matforming
Genus

A genus of flowering low-growing annual succulents with grey-green foliage and masses of brightly coloured daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, yellow, purple, white, orange and red

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, low fertility soil in full sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 16-19°C in late winter or spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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