Overview
Kalanchoe 'Fiveranda Dark Pink'PBR is a bushy cactus succulent in the genus Kalanchoe, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Kalanchoe 'Fiveranda Dark Pink'PBR 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 'Fiveranda Dark Pink' is a bushy, evergreen cultivar within the diverse Kalanchoe genus, known for its succulent leaves and tubular or bell-shaped flowers with four lobes. This plant thrives best in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for patios and containers, it is a low-maintenance choice that flowers in spring and summer. Hardy to UK zone H1b, it can be propagated by seed or offsets and benefits from a south-, east-, or west-facing aspect.
About the genus
Kalanchoe, , is a genus of about 125 species of tropical, succulent plants in the stonecrop family Crassulaceae, mainly native to Madagascar and tropical Africa. A Kalanchoe species was one of the first plants to be sent into space, sent on a resupply to the Soviet Salyut 6 space station in 1979.
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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 'Fiveranda Dark Pink'PBR 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 'Fiveranda Dark Pink'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Kalanchoe 'Fiveranda Dark Pink'PBR?
Kalanchoe 'Fiveranda Dark Pink'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Kalanchoe 'Fiveranda Dark Pink'PBR need?
Kalanchoe 'Fiveranda Dark Pink'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Kalanchoe 'Fiveranda Dark Pink'PBR hardy in the UK?
Kalanchoe 'Fiveranda Dark Pink'PBR 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 'Fiveranda Dark Pink'PBR?
Seed, offsets.