Lampranthus sp. 'Pink Kaboom' Size:1 gal size

Lampranthus sp. 'Pink Kaboom' Size:1 gal sizeBright florescent pink flowers cover this mounding succulent from South Africa in spring and summer. This one will grow in poor quality clay soil, and doesn't need fertilizing. Since it is a succulent, water sparingly for happy plants. Grows well in coastal areas and can tolerate salt or salty wind and fog. Always let the top layer of soil dry out before watering and make sure there is full sun growing conditions. Hardy to zones 8 11. The name

Perfect for the smaller garden as it only grows to 4 ft

and is often used as a ground cover plant

Responds well to pruning

The plant need some sun or bright light to perform well

A cool weather grower

Unusual creamy flowers with deeply cut petals have a rich dark red throat

but it is not easy

The tree is small in stature

and stays a rich green color throughout the season

Here is a wonderful blue juniper that makes a star shape when viewed from above

The tree grow fairly fast

Growing only 2 inches per year will insure that this dwarf stays that way