Carpanthea pomeridiana

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afternoon carpanthea

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Annual Biennial Cactus Succulent

A fast-growing annual with a spreading habit and slightly succulent green foliage which appears in winter, followed by golden yellow 'cymes' in spring (flat topped flowers which open in the centre then around the edges). Fruit capsules appear in summer which open and disperse seed if they have enough moisture

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Sand, Loam

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1 year
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Sand Loam
Moisture
Well–drained or Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral or Acid

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Aizoaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Matforming
Genus
Carpanthea are erect succulent annuals with spoon-shaped leaves and daisy-like flowers that open in the afternoon
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
S. Africa (Cape)

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow from seed sown in Autumn in sandy growing media in a shallow seed tray. Germination is rapid, seedlings should be pricked out into containers or flower bed in warmer climate. Keep media moist, don't overwater

Propagation

Propagate by seed in Autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Coastal
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free