About
An evergreen. From late spring into early summer the foliage is covered with a profusion of pale purple-pink flowers up to 2.5cm in diameter. spreading shrub forming a mat of succulent foliage to 15cm tall and eventually up to 1.5m wide. The fleshy, cylindrical, light green leaves are up to 1.5cm long and covered with short, white, bristly hairs.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeSand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationIn 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
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate from seed, or take stem cuttings in spring or summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free