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Cistanthe grandiflora (Rock purslane)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cistanthe grandiflora
Other names
Rock purslane, Calandrinia grandiflora
Genus
Cistanthe Cistanthe
Species
C. grandiflora - C. grandiflora is a tender, clump-forming, evergreen, perennial succulent, often grown as an annual, with thick, flat, elliptic, bright green leaves and racemes of cup-shaped, magenta to reddish-purple flowers in summer.
Cistanthe grandiflora is: Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming
Flower
Magenta in Summer; Magenta in Autumn
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Propagation
Sow seeds at 16-18C in autumn or early spring. Take stem cuttings in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Cistanthe grandiflora (Rock purslane) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Greenhouse, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Best in slightly acid, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. May survive winters in mild areas or if mulched. Under glass, grow in equal parts loam, leaf mold, and sand in full light. Water moderately. Benefits from regular propagation.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Cistanthe grandiflora
Other names
Rock purslane, Calandrinia grandiflora
Genus
Cistanthe Cistanthe
Species
C. grandiflora - C. grandiflora is a tender, clump-forming, evergreen, perennial succulent, often grown as an annual, with thick, flat, elliptic, bright green leaves and racemes of cup-shaped, magenta to reddish-purple flowers in summer.
Native to
Chile
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
Magenta in Summer; Magenta in Autumn
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
General care
Propagation
Sow seeds at 16-18C in autumn or early spring. Take stem cuttings in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Cistanthe grandiflora (Rock purslane) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Greenhouse, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Best in slightly acid, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. May survive winters in mild areas or if mulched. Under glass, grow in equal parts loam, leaf mold, and sand in full light. Water moderately. Benefits from regular propagation.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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