Aptenia cordifolia
baby sun rose
A trailing succulent perennial with fleshy, triangular-ovate leaves and daisy-like, bright red-purple flowers 1.5cm across
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime 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 | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple Red | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Aptenia are trailing or prostrate succulent perennials with broadly ovate or heart-shaped leaves and small, daisy-like flowers in summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Temp S Africa, E Cape Coast
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. When in growth water moderately. Feed in the spring with a low nitrogen liquid fertilizer. Keep dry in the winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 21 -25°C or by stem cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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