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    Calandrinia spectabilis

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 15"
    • W: 36"-48"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Calandrinia spectabilis plant details

    Calandrinia spectabilis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calandrinia spectabilis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: montiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and variegated
    Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 15 IN tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calandrinia spectabilis

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender.Mounding blue gray foliage. Magenta blooms

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    This spectacular Chilean perennial gets my highest recommendation as the best, super EASY, everblooming, deer proof plant for a dry garden or difficult spot. Blooming from May to forever (mine was still in full bloom at the end of November), this most robust succulent produces a continuous supply of hundreds of bouncy, bright cerise, 1.5,” single, rose-like flowers – without deadheading! Color coordinating, attractive, blue-green foliage spreads quickly into a dense, 15” x 4’ groundcover, suppressing all weeds as it grows. Do give it a home in that parking strip that looks so sad (it’s kid proof!), that blah hillside or anywhere you’d love to see continuous easy color. Cut back to 6” in Winter & add a bit of compost in Spring for perfect appearance next season. Decent drainage. Drought tolerant!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Tender for us, but this potted pet performs indoors for months and months - very worth it! Stunning 3" saturated magenta flowers on narrow stems bloom one at a time, lengthening the stem, and give off the softest baby powder/vanilla scent. Succulent ice-blue leaves. Outdoors during summer, and indoors during winter is best here in Oregon.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Calandrinia spectabilis plant

    How to Grow Calandrinia spectabilis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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