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Aptenia cordifolia

Baby Sun Rose

Member of the Ice Plant family and a hybrid of a South African succulent perennial - a cross between Aptenia cordifolia and Aptenia platythrya.

Sprawling or cascading plant with thick, bright green, heart-shaped leaves
Also available as Lemon-Lime Variegated
Small magenta flowers bloom fall to spring

Height: 4-6 in
Spread: 18 - 25 in
Category: Flowering Perennial
Color: Red

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Drought Tolerant

Low Maintenance

Does best in mixed container gardens as a cascading element. Feed with a slow-release 14-14-14 granular fertilizer every three months. Some die-back will occur in summer: just thin out and plant will fill out again.