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Edithcolea grandis (Persian carpet flower)
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.15m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Edithcolea grandis
Other names
Persian carpet flower
Genus
Edithcolea Edithcolea
Species
E. grandis - E. grandis is a tender, variable, decumbent to semi-erect succulent with sharply-toothed, five-angled, grey-green stems and, from summer into early autumn, stalked, hairy-margined, brown flowers heavily spotted with maroon or red.
Edithcolea grandis is: Evergreen
Habit
Drooping, Erect
Flower
Red, Maroon, Brown, Spotted in Summer; Spotted, Red, Maroon, Brown in Autumn
Foliage
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Black rot Black rot
General care
Propagation
Propagate by seed or separate rooted sections.
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Edithcolea grandis (Persian carpet flower) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.15m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Indoor, Rock
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in full light in equal mix loam-based compost & grit. Top-dress with grit. Water moderately & feed monthly in growth; keep barely wet in winter. Outdoors, grow in sharply drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Edithcolea grandis
Other names
Persian carpet flower
Genus
Edithcolea Edithcolea
Species
E. grandis - E. grandis is a tender, variable, decumbent to semi-erect succulent with sharply-toothed, five-angled, grey-green stems and, from summer into early autumn, stalked, hairy-margined, brown flowers heavily spotted with maroon or red.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Drooping, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Red, Maroon, Brown, Spotted in Summer; Spotted, Red, Maroon, Brown in Autumn
Foliage
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation
Propagate by seed or separate rooted sections.
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Edithcolea grandis (Persian carpet flower) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.15m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Indoor, Rock
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in full light in equal mix loam-based compost & grit. Top-dress with grit. Water moderately & feed monthly in growth; keep barely wet in winter. Outdoors, grow in sharply drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 12, Zone 11, Zone 10
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