Disphyma crassifolium clavellatum Discc Round Leaved Pigface, Succulent 70mm
Disphyma crassifolium clavellatum Discc Round Leaved Pigface, Succulent 70mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Disphyma crassifolium clavellatum Round Leaved Pigface, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Succulents & Cacti Dense, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Tough, creeping succulent with trailing stems that root at each node along the stem. round shaped, fleshly smooth leaves quickly form a dense groundcover. Pink daisy-like flowers are produced in Spring and Summer, these then turn to hard dried fruit. This attractive groundcover is very salt tolerant and great for binding coastal wind erosion. Ideal for use in gardens with coastal exposure, rockeries and low maintenance landscapes.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Erosion Control, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Habitat, Lawn Alternatives, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Verge, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Aizoaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High