Echeveria 'Early Sunrise'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2"-6'
W: 3"-8"

planting zones

10a-12

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Echeveria 'Early Sunrise' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria 'Early Sunrise'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 IN - 8 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: coral and orange blooms in summer
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria 'Early Sunrise'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Echeveria ‘Early Sunrise’ features attractive rosettes of blue-green, spade-shaped leaves with pointed red tips. At times of environmental stress, the margins will flush out tones of gorgeous pink, purple and red. This wonderful, clumping variety will form attractive mounds of rosettes. Displays pinkish-orange, bell-shaped flowers atop stems. Echeveria are small, slow-growing, low maintenance plants. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens. Echeveria ‘Violet Queen’ is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!