Lampranthus 'Pink Kaboom'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'
W: 3'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Lampranthus 'Pink Kaboom' plant details

Lampranthus 'Pink Kaboom' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lampranthus 'Pink Kaboom'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: floriferous, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lampranthus 'Pink Kaboom'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

There are two types of gardeners: those who can handle this plant & those who can’t. The volume of flower power on this drought tolerant uber-shrub? It goes to 11. We threw a little start of this guy in the far corner of the parking lot & it grew itself into a fine specimen with no supplemental water or care. Every March it puts on a lavish & almost unnatural display of purple-magenta blooms. From afar it looks as if something alien & strange (like Barney, in mesemb form) has appeared in the parking lot. For about a month there’s nary a leaf to be seen behind its cloud of flowers, but the rest of the year it keeps to itself, unassuming & evergreen. Plant with something extremely orange for just the right effect – Ursinia anthemoides should do just fine. Grows to 2’ tall by 3’ wide.