About
Talinum eximium is a compact, succulent perennial producing fleshy, cylindrical, bright green leaves and small, vivid pink to magenta, five-petalled flowers on slender, upright stems in summer. An ornamental and easy-care choice for a sunny, dry border, container, or rock garden.
About the genus
Talinum is a genus of succulent perennials and sub-shrubs from tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Africa. Plants produce fleshy leaves and small, often brightly coloured, five-petalled flowers on slender stems, and are grown ornamentally in sunny, well-drained or dry conditions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.