Overview

Calandrinia ciliata is a plant with a low-growing, spreading habit in the genus Calandrinia, part of the Montiaceae family, with fleshy, green foliage. Calandrinia ciliata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ground cover, edging and rockeries.

About

Calandrinia ciliata is a species of flowering plant known as fringed redmaids and red-maids. While formerly included in the Purslane family, it is now treated as a member of the family Montiaceae.

About the genus

Calandrinia is a genus of flowering plants known as purslanes and redmaids. It includes 37 species of annual and perennial herbs which bear colourful flowers in shades of red to purple and white. Species of this genus are native to the Americas, including western and southern South America, Central America, and western North America.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Calandrinia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Calandrinia ciliata size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Low-growing, Spreading

Foliage

Fleshy, Green

Suggested uses

Ground cover, Edging, Rockeries

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Calandrinia ciliata

Propagation

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids, spider mites

Disease resistance

Susceptible to fungal diseases if overwatered

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