The Aptenia cordifolia, commonly known as Baby Sunrose, is a fast-growing, trailing succulent that forms a lush carpet of bright green, fleshy leaves. This drought-tolerant ground cover produces vibrant red to magenta daisy-like flowers that bloom almost year-round, adding a splash of color to gardens, rockeries, and hanging baskets. Its sprawling habit makes it an excellent choice for erosion control and ground coverage in warm, dry climates.
Growing Requirements:
Thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil. Once established, it requires minimal watering and is highly resistant to drought.
Unique Features:
- Evergreen succulent with trailing, creeping growth.
- Long-lasting bright red flowers attract pollinators.
- Perfect for rockeries, retaining walls, and hanging baskets.
Uses & Display Suggestions:
Ideal for ground cover, hanging baskets, rock gardens, green walls, or spilling over garden edges and retaining walls. A great addition to coastal and waterwise gardens.
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
Water requirement: Low
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Soil: Well-Drained, Sandy, Loamy Soil
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: High
Frost tolerance: Low
Wind tolerance: Medium
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Suitable for shaping: No
Colour: Green
Variegation: No
Size: Small/medium
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display
Flower colour: Red to Magenta
Flower fragrant: No
Flowering season: Spring – Summer, with occasional blooms year-round
Fruit: No
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