Ruschia 'Calvinia Pink'

Also Known As

Calvinia Pink Shrubby Ice Plant
Perennial Pink Ice Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 15"-18"
W: 24"

planting zones

6a-9b

Ruschia 'Calvinia Pink' plant details

Ruschia 'Calvinia Pink' is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ruschia 'Calvinia Pink'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ruschia 'Calvinia Pink'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This South African succulent is both evergreen and very cold hardy, with small, blue-green leaves on 18" stems and, in late spring, lavender-purple, "daisy" flowers in profusion, nearly covering the 2' wide shrublet. Originally collected in the South Karoo by Panayoti Kelaidis of the Denver Botanic Gardens, these thrive in sun and well-drained soil with little summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.