About
A prostrate, spreading, half-hardy succulent, with fleshy, 3-angled, grey-green leaves. From midsummer to autumn it produces an abundance of daisy-like flowers with red petals (ray florets) around a yellow eye. May survive winter outdoors in sharply drained soil in the mildest districts.
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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light. Fom late spring to late summer, water moderately and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser every 4-6 weeks; water sparingly at other times. Outdoors, grow in poor, sharply drained soil in full sun. In frost prone areas , lift in autumn and overwinter under glass
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by rooting stem sections in spring and summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs and aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free