About
A tender, succulent evergreen perennial, which forms trailing mounds of grey-green, fleshy leaves, 15cm in height. From early summer to early autumn the plant is covered with daisy-like flowers in varying shades of baby pink.
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.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitMatforming, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationRequires full sun and a well drained soil. It can overwinter outside in very sheltered places, but is often grown in containers for ease of moving to shelter or over wintered as cutting for next years display
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or stem cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free