Adenium 'Elegance'

Also Known As

Adenium x 'Elegance'
Elegance Desert Rose

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

10a-12

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Adenium 'Elegance' plant details

Adenium 'Elegance' is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenium 'Elegance'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: caudex-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenium 'Elegance'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large, fully double blooms have layers of overlapping petals in dappled shades of white and pink making 'Elegance' an eye-catching floral specimen for your home or garden. Adeniums flower nearly continuously if environmental conditions are warm and sunny. 'Elegance' is a ready-to-bloom, two-year-old grafted specimen with a thickened caudex.