Overview
x Graptosedum 'Barton Pink' is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Graptosedum, part of the Crassulaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. x Graptosedum 'Barton Pink' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
x Graptosedum 'Barton Pink' is a cultivar of the Graptosedum genus, known for its columnar upright habit. This succulent can be either deciduous or evergreen and thrives in full sun or partial shade, suitable for all garden aspects and exposures. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H1a, it is best grown as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses. Interest in this cultivar is mainly during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or offsets.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Graptosedum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North, South, East, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
x Graptosedum 'Barton Pink' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Graptosedum 'Barton Pink'
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, Aphids, Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant x Graptosedum 'Barton Pink'?
x Graptosedum 'Barton Pink' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does x Graptosedum 'Barton Pink' need?
x Graptosedum 'Barton Pink' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Graptosedum 'Barton Pink' hardy in the UK?
x Graptosedum 'Barton Pink' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate x Graptosedum 'Barton Pink'?
Seed, Offsets.