Dudleya brittonii
Britton's dudleya
A variable, perennial succulent forming a white to silver-grey solitary rosette to 30-45cm (12-18in) in diameter, with oblong to lanceolate, spoon-shaped leaves to 15-22.5cm (6-9in) long and 2.5-5cm (1-2in) wide. Pale yellow flowers are produced on a bright, reddish-pink stem, to 60- 90cm (24-36in) in late winter to spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | |||
| Autumn | White | |||
| Winter | White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Dudleya are a genus of around 45 species of succulent perennial plants. Formerly classified as Echeveria, they have green to grey fleshy leaves arranged in rosettes. Flowers appear on tall stems, up to a metre above the leaves.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Baja California
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in sharply-draining, loam-based compost (JI No2) with the addition of extra sharp sand, or use proprietary cactus compost. A position in full or slightly filtered light is preferred at all times. During active growth, water moderately and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser once a month from March to the beginning of May and from late August to October, but cease feeding in the summer dormancy period, when water should be withheld. Feeding in the winter in UK under glass is not required owing to low daylight levels and similarly, watering should also be reduced
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 16°C (61°F) in early spring or take stem cuttings from spring to summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free although can be subject to basal rots if watered out of season when dormant
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