Lampranthus brownii
Brown's shining flower
A tender, mat-forming perennial succulent to 30cm tall with small, fat, grey-green leaves. Daisy-like, burnt orange flowers with yellow centres are borne in profusion in the summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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.
- Name status
Unresolved
- Plant range
- South Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Requires full sun and a well drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or stem cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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