Overview
Echeveria 'Dragon Queen' is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Echeveria 'Dragon Queen' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include houseplants, patio and container plants, sub-tropical, bedding and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Echeveria 'Dragon Queen' is a clump-forming cactus succulent in the Crassulaceae, kept for its evergreen fleshy foliage and suitability for containers and glasshouses. It flowers in the UK from May to August. Give it full sun in a sheltered, south‑, east‑ or west‑facing spot and a sharply drained loam‑ or sand‑based compost. As an H2 (half-hardy) succulent it needs protection from winter frost.
About the genus
Echeveria is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, native to semi-desert areas of Central America, Mexico and northwestern South America.
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In the garden
Echeveria 'Dragon Queen' belongs to a genus that originates in semi‑desert regions of Mexico and Central America, and it follows the same drought-tolerant, evergreen habit. It forms clumps of succulent leaves and will produce summer blooms between May and August. Plants are well suited to cultivation in containers where drainage and exposure can be controlled. Grow it in full sun with shelter from severe winds; a south‑, east‑ or west‑facing position is ideal. Use a free‑draining mix based on loam or sand, and add grit or perlite to avoid winter waterlogging. The species tolerates a wide soil pH (acid to alkaline) but requires consistently well‑drained conditions. H2 hardiness means it is half‑hardy in the UK: protect from hard frost by moving pots into a conservatory or greenhouse, or bring the specimen indoors for winter. Echeveria 'Dragon Queen' works well as a houseplant, on patios, in containers and in conservatories, and can be used for sheltered bedding in mild, sub‑tropical spots. Position pots where they receive strong light through summer but can be kept dry and frost‑free over winter. Like many Echeveria, it often produces offsets that can be separated and potted on in spring to extend a display or share plants.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Echeveria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Echeveria 'Dragon Queen' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Echeveria 'Dragon Queen'
- Propagation
- Seed, Leaf cuttings, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, Vine weevil, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Echeveria 'Dragon Queen'?
Echeveria 'Dragon Queen' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Echeveria 'Dragon Queen' need?
Echeveria 'Dragon Queen' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Echeveria 'Dragon Queen' hardy in the UK?
Echeveria 'Dragon Queen' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Echeveria 'Dragon Queen'?
Seed, Leaf cuttings, Offsets.
More in the Echeveria genus
- Echeveria 'Alba Beauty'
- Echeveria 'Campfire'
- Echeveria 'Red Trump'
- Echeveria pulidonis Magma Pearl ('Ovpearls08'PBR)