About
A striking succulent, reaching 20-100cm, with fleshy leaves in a rosette or branching form. 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, dry gardens
Care notes
CultivationFree-draining gritty soil in full sun
PruningRemove spent stems. Minimal care
PropagationOffsets or leaf cuttings
Pest resistanceMealybugs possible
Disease resistanceRoot rot from overwatering