Beschorneria [Martin Grantham hybrids]

Also Known As

Beschorneria x 'Martin Grantham Hybrids'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"
W: 48"

planting zones

8a-11

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Beschorneria [Martin Grantham hybrids] plant details

Beschorneria [Martin Grantham hybrids] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer magenta and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Beschorneria [Martin Grantham hybrids]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 48 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: magenta and red blooms in summer
Uses: rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Beschorneria [Martin Grantham hybrids]

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fabulous drama for the dry garden! These are seed grown plants - the second generation from an interspecies cross made by Martin Grantham that resulted in modestly sized B. septentrionalis-like plants with particularly dark magenta stalks & flowers. We received a generous donation of seed from Alwyn de Wally of Berkeley, whose long established mother plants are about one foot wide, & about 4' in height when in bloom. The beet red blooming stems emerge from the soft yet rigid leaves in early Summer, & persist for months after the blooms fade, often with decorative & dark red seed pods. Beschornerias are from Summer rainfall areas, & are sensitive to Winter wet, so be very careful with them if you are transplanting them during cooler, wetter months. Once established they are very drought tolerant, & splendid specimens!