Photo of Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Pinky' foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Pinky'

Also Known As

  • Graptopetalum paraguayense [Pink Form]

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-10"
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Pinky' plant details

Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Pinky' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and pink foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Pinky'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and pink
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 IN - 10 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Pinky'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

As a huge fan of “cottage gardens” & heirloom flowers, I have to admit it has taken me years to appreciate all the succulents so popular here in arid California. The first time I saw Graptopetalum paraguayense ‘Pinky’ without hesitation I fell in love with its densely crowded leaves in sensual sunset hues forming highly attractive trailing rosettes. This was a succulent I could really admire. It just looked, well, so artistic. Easy & carefree 3-10” tall & 3’ across, it grows in part shade as well as full sun. Extremely ornamental in a container or well-drained dry garden.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Pinky' plant

How to Grow Graptopetalum paraguayense 'Pinky'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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