Overview
Kalanchoe 'Candice' (Queen RoseFlowers Series) is a bushy cactus succulent in the genus Kalanchoe, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Kalanchoe 'Candice' (Queen RoseFlowers Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and low maintenance.
About
Kalanchoe 'Candice' (Queen RoseFlowers Series) is a bushy cultivar within the diverse Kalanchoe genus, known for its succulent leaves and tubular or bell-shaped flowers with four distinct lobes. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for patios and containers, it is low maintenance and best grown in south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H1b, it is of particular interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or offsets.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Kalanchoe
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1b
Plant details
Kalanchoe 'Candice' (Queen RoseFlowers Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Kalanchoe 'Candice' (Queen RoseFlowers Series)
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Kalanchoe 'Candice' (Queen RoseFlowers Series)?
Kalanchoe 'Candice' (Queen RoseFlowers Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Kalanchoe 'Candice' (Queen RoseFlowers Series) need?
Kalanchoe 'Candice' (Queen RoseFlowers Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Kalanchoe 'Candice' (Queen RoseFlowers Series) hardy in the UK?
Kalanchoe 'Candice' (Queen RoseFlowers Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Kalanchoe 'Candice' (Queen RoseFlowers Series)?
Seed, offsets.
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- Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Acheron'PBR
- Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Amrum'
- Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Elizabeth'
- Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Galera'PBR