Dudleya ingens — Bushy

Overview

Dudleya ingens is a bushy cactus succulent in the genus Dudleya, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dudleya ingens grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and sub-tropical.

About

Dudleya ingens is a species of perennial succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae commonly known as the rock liveforever or Baja liveforever. A relatively large member of the genus Dudleya, this species has long green succulent leaves, and in April to June is characterized by pale yellow to white pink-tinged flowers topping tall, reddish inflorescences. It has a stem clothed densely with old, leathery leaves, and the inflorescence may be nodding, with the floral branches bearing the flowers tending to unfurl like the fronds of a fern. It is similar in appearance to Dudleya brittonii, but differs in range and chromosome number. It is native to Mexico Northwest. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include patio and container plants and sub-tropical. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects.

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