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Calandrinia grandiflora | Rock Purslane

Plant Information

Plant Overview

Calandrinia grandiflora

Photography by PlantMaster

Additional Names
Cistanthe, Calandrina spectabilis
Description*
This perennial will grow a little over 1' tall and spread 4'. Succulent looking, gray green foliage creates a 1' tall mound of dense foliage. From spring through fall, thin wiry stalks appear with small, rose-like, purplish pink, single flowers on the top. No need to deadhead. This plant does well in full sun in coastal areas but appreciates afternoon shade in warm, inland areas. It does best in well draining soil. Established plants are drought tolerant, needing additional water during hot summer spells. Cut plant to 6" during winter and apply compost in spring. A glorious plant for difficult hillsides, parking strips or a place where you need some hot pink color!
*Description by PlantMaster

General

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Season
Evergreen
Height
1.5-2 ft.
Width
2-4 ft.

Flower / Leaf

Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Leaf Character

Sun / Water / Soil

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Growth Rate
Moderate
Description*
This perennial will grow a little over 1' tall and spread 4'. Succulent looking, gray green foliage creates a 1' tall mound of dense foliage. From spring through fall, thin wiry stalks appear with small, rose-like, purplish pink, single flowers on the top. No need to deadhead. This plant does well in full sun in coastal areas but appreciates afternoon shade in warm, inland areas. It does best in well draining soil. Established plants are drought tolerant, needing additional water during hot summer spells. Cut plant to 6" during winter and apply compost in spring. A glorious plant for difficult hillsides, parking strips or a place where you need some hot pink color!
*Description by PlantMaster