About

A striking succulent, reaching 20-100cm, with fleshy leaves in a rosette. It produces flowers on tall stems.

About the genus

Lampranthus are succulents with unusually bright and colourful flowers which are plentiful, appearing between June and August. Flower colours vary from reds, oranges, pinks and purples and can sometimes be bi-coloured. Leaves are long, smooth and elongated and can be triangular or circular in nature.

Plant details

Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens

Care notes

CultivationFree-draining gritty soil in sun
PruningRemove spent stems
PropagationOffsets or leaf cuttings
Pest resistanceMealybugs
Disease resistanceRoot rot from overwatering