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Echeveria runyonii

Also Known As

Chalk Rose Echeveria

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-12"
W: 4"-18"

planting zones

9a-12

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Echeveria runyonii plant details

Echeveria runyonii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, pink and white foliage. In fall and summer coral and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria runyonii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, pink and white
Mature size: 4 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: coral and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria runyonii

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With broad, low-lying rosettes of muted grey & beautifully arching racemes of coral pink flowers, this Echeveria species from Mexico makes a desirable monochromatic accent to the succulent garden & a wonderful addition to any Echeveria collection! Each individual rosette grows up to 8” wide & less than 4” tall – this selection seems to be particularly prone to growing low & wide. In Summer, 10” blooming stems emerge, cloaked in grey leaves. Striking in pots or at the edge of beds, this species does create offsets, but doesn’t do so prolifically. It will appreciate a well drained soil, especially if you are trying to grow it outside of its hardiness range.