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Lampranthus spectabilis yellow-flowered (Trailing ice plant yellow-flowered)
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lampranthus spectabilis yellow-flowered
Other names
Trailing ice plant yellow-flowered, Yellow ice plant, Lampranthus yellow form, Lampranthus spectabilis 'Yellow', Lampranthus aureus 'Yellow', Lampranthus aurantiacus 'Yellow'
Genus
Lampranthus Lampranthus
Variety or Cultivar
L. spectabilis yellow-flowered _ L. spectabilis yellow-flowered is a tender, mound-forming to trailing, succulent evergreen perennial, often grown as an annual, with fleshy, three-angled to cylindrical, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers from summer to early autumn.
Lampranthus spectabilis yellow-flowered is: Evergreen
Habit
Trailing, Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer; Bright-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mealybugs Mealybugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering. Remove dead stems in autumn.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Lampranthus spectabilis yellow-flowered (Trailing ice plant yellow-flowered) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in poor, sharply drained soil in full sun. In frost-prone areas, lift in autumn and overwinter under glass. Alternatively, grow under glass in cactus compost in full light. In growth, water moderately & apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser every 4-6 weeks.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, 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
Lampranthus spectabilis yellow-flowered
Other names
Trailing ice plant yellow-flowered, Yellow ice plant, Lampranthus yellow form, Lampranthus spectabilis 'Yellow', Lampranthus aureus 'Yellow', Lampranthus aurantiacus 'Yellow'
Genus
Lampranthus Lampranthus
Variety or Cultivar
L. spectabilis yellow-flowered _ L. spectabilis yellow-flowered is a tender, mound-forming to trailing, succulent evergreen perennial, often grown as an annual, with fleshy, three-angled to cylindrical, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers from summer to early autumn.
Native to
South Africa
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer; Bright-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering. Remove dead stems in autumn.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Lampranthus spectabilis yellow-flowered (Trailing ice plant yellow-flowered) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in poor, sharply drained soil in full sun. In frost-prone areas, lift in autumn and overwinter under glass. Alternatively, grow under glass in cactus compost in full light. In growth, water moderately & apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser every 4-6 weeks.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, 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 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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