Photo of Echeveria shaviana 'Pinky' foliage by Kara Nursery

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Echeveria shaviana 'Pinky'

Also Known As

  • Pinky Mexican Hens & Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-5"
  • W: 6"-15"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Echeveria shaviana 'Pinky' plant details

Echeveria shaviana 'Pinky' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy, pink and white foliage. In spring and summer coral and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 shaviana 'Pinky'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy, pink and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: coral and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria shaviana 'Pinky'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An Echeveria shaviana hybrid by Martin Kimnach. Another color variation with coral-rose flowers. New 8/2010

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Echeveria shaviana 'Pinky' plant

How to Grow Echeveria shaviana 'Pinky'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • pink
    • blue
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • coral
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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