About
This evergreen, perennial succulent, that grows in a rosette pattern up to 50cm in height. It has fleshy, rounded leaves that have a recognisable central depression, resembling a navel and produces tall spikes of small, bell-shaped flowers that are greenish-pink or pale yellowish-green from May to August.
About the genus
A genus of over ninety species of rosette-forming, flowering succulents found in southern and western Europe, with dark green, fleshy leaves which have a dimple in the centre and scalloping around the edges. Greenish-pink, tubular flowers appear in clusters on upright red stems in the spring
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens
Native toEurope, N Africa, SW Asia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil in a shady and sheltered position
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free