Hybrid: | Yes |
Hybridizer: | David T. Ford |
Country of Origin: | (GB) Great Britian |
Year of registration: | 1984 |
Other Details: | calcareum |
Size: | Small 1/2" to 2 1/2" |
Soil type: | Dry Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well. |
Foliage: | Smooth Other: Pale to dark brownish/green, to blue/green rosettes with sharply pointed, brown tipped leaves. |
Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
Uses: | Accent Containers |
Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
Source: | Edelweiss |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: It may be several years before it blooms |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required Needs specific temperature Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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Beautiful! by clintbrown | Apr 29, 2013 12:30 AM | 1 |
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