A tough and low maintenance ground cover that produces an abundance of large Orangeflowers that open in the sunshine during spring and summer.
Mesembryanthemum Orange |
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Botanical Name |
Mesembryanthemum crystallium |
Common Name |
Pig Face |
Key Features |
A tough low maintenance, thick leaf ground cover, forming a blanket of flowers. |
Size |
Grows to 15cm high x 40cm wide |
Position |
Full Sun position. |
Description |
Pig Face is used to growing in dry, rocky and sandy conditions. Making it tolerant to drought, salt and wind. The flowers will stay tighly closed in overcast conditions, opening up to the sunshine to make a colourful display. |
Cultural Notes |
Apply fertliser in spring. Requires well drained soil. |
Landscape Ideas |
Makes a spectacular plant for growing in coastal and dry locations once established. Wonderful in pots. |
Water Requirements |
Low. |