About
A clump-forming succulent with pale bluish-green, fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves forming flattened rosettes up to 8cm across. Open sprays of deep pink, star-shaped flowers are produced on upright stems in summer.
About the genus
Rosularia are succulent perennials producing evergreen rosettes of fleshy leaves and sprays of white, yellow or pink flowers on upright stems in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Cactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toS Turkey
Care notes
CultivationGrow in shallow containers of peat-free, loam-based compost, with added grit, with full light in an alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown under glass in spring, or by detaching and rooting offsets in summer or early autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevils and aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free