Mesembryanthemum Orange

Description

(Mesembryanthemum ‘Orange’)

SPECIAL QUALITIES

A tough, low maintenance ground cover with spectacular flowers.

FLOWERS

Masses of large orange flowers can completely hide the succulent foliage during spring and summer.

POSITION & USES

Ideal for dry, sunny banks, amongst rocks, trailing over retaining walls, containers and low maintenance gardens. Tolerates drought but frost tender.

CULTIVATION

An easy plant that tolerates neglect and Jack of water.

FERTILISING

Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.

WATER RATING

  • Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
  • Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
  • Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.

Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.

CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.

Herb Attributes

Plants Needed per Square Metre 9
Habit A dense, spreading ground cover with tight succulent foliage that smothers the ground.
Position Full Sun, Frost Sensitive.
Height 15CM
Width 40CM