Cistanthe grandiflora 'Bill Teague'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

9b-10b

Cistanthe grandiflora 'Bill Teague' plant details

Cistanthe grandiflora 'Bill Teague' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall and spring pink and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistanthe grandiflora 'Bill Teague'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: montiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall and spring
Uses: container plant, showy, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistanthe grandiflora 'Bill Teague'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another form of C. grandiflora, the rosettes of blue-green leaves much bluer in this form given to us and named by Bart O'Brien's from garden in Pomona, California. To about 3 ft across, like the species, a small, succulent, branching shrubs, with cerise flowers on airy stems to 3 ft tall in spring and again in late summer . Best in sun and well-drained soil with little water required. Frost hardy into the mid 20s F, USDA zone 9b for outdoor planting, and a superb "temperennial" or container plant to winter indoors where temperatures dip lower.