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Cactus SucculentAlpine Rockery
Phemeranthus calycinus
cherry sunbright
A succulent perennial, with spreading to ascending stems bearing linear, slightly fleshy, grey-green leaves. In mid to late summer, slender stems bear small, deep pink flowers that only open in the afternoon
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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
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Montiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Central S USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in sharply drained soils in full sun. Protect from excess winter wet. Suitable for a rock garden, trough or alpine house
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings from non-flowering shoots
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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