About
Seanii-hoganii is a spreading, low-growing succulent to 5cm tall. The fleshy leaves are dark green, flushed with red and purple, and in winter they turn deep maroon in colour. White, daisy-like flowers are borne in summer.
About the genus
A genus of two species of evergreen perennial alpine succulents, Ectotropis have fleshy foliage forming tight rosettes which can vary in colour from grey-green to red. Flowers appear during the summer months.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Conservatory Greenhouse, Cactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in full sun with good drainage. Grow in troughs in a gritty, sharply-draining, peat-free, loam-based compost; also does well on a scree/crevice bed outside, or as a potplant in an unheated alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free