Winter colours are here!
Winter colours
Winter time is a wonderful time to stand back and watch as your succulent collection takes on a whole new look.
From the beginning of autumn and through the winter months our succulents quite often change colour. Take for instance one of my favourites, Echeveria Big Red. A big and bold succulent with colours that can be outstanding. Ranging from green through the summer months to a bluish green and onto a deep red in winter. Bears some beautiful pinkish coloured flowers too which I often pick and keep inside for several weeks. Grows well in fuller sun or part shade.
Another good example is Crassula Capitella Campfire. This little beauty is bright green through the summer months and come winter it will go bright red to orange.
Graptopetalum Paraguayense is another prime example of succulents changing colour. I have had them go from grey to pink, and as seen in these pictures the pink can become quite striking if the plant gets stressed. The colours shown above are not common but it can happen. Will take morning through to full sun.
So when you buy a succulent don't worry if it looks a little bit different to the picture shown. It can be as simple as the time of year the plant was purchased, or what position the plant was in prior to purchasing. Succulents will quite often take on some really striking colours if they are stressed. Sometimes pictures are so highly filtered that the picture shown is not how the plant actually looks. I have had people send me pictures of the most beautiful coloured plants and wanting one exactly the same. More often than not the picture has been filtered so much that it is nothing like the actual succulent colour. Especially purple and pink ones. One thing for sure, winter time is my favourite season when it comes to succulents.
Plants that change colour…
It's worth noting that Echeveria 'Blood Maria' may be a named cultivar or a variation of an existing Echeveria species with a different common name.If "Blood Maria" is indeed a specific Echeveria variety, it may have unique characteristics or features that distinguish it from other known varieties. The name "Blood Maria" suggests that it could have deep red or maroon-colored foliage.
Leaves:
Leaf Shape: Spoon-shaped leaves, forming a tight arrangement.
Leaf Color: Rich burgundy-red, especially in full sun.
Leaf Margin: Smooth, with a slight wavy edge.
Flowers:
Bloom Period: Typically blooms in late spring to summer.
Flower Type: Arching flower stalks with bell-shaped flowers.
Flower Color: Coral or orange-pink.
Unique Features:
Named 'Blood Maria' for its intense red coloration.
Eye-catching contrast between the red leaves and colorful flowers.
Compact form makes it suitable for small containers and arrangements.
Uses:
Striking addition to succulent gardens, xeriscape landscapes, or desert-themed plantings.
Suitable for container gardening, including mixed succulent pots.
Adds vibrant color and texture to dry garden spaces.
Whats not to love here, the colours are amazing and appear to almost have a glow about them. Reddish to green, she forms rosettes that offset.
The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
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Graptosedum 'Glauca', also known as Blue Graptosedum, is a beautiful and resilient succulent that's a hybrid of Graptopetalum and Sedum. This plant is highly prized for its ornamental features and easy care, making it a popular choice for succulent enthusiasts.
Leaf Characteristics:
Appearance: The leaves of Graptosedum 'Glauca' are fleshy, spoon-shaped, and form compact rosettes. The foliage tends to grow in dense clusters, spreading outward as the plant matures.
Color: The leaves are a stunning shade of bluish-gray with hints of pink or purple under stress conditions or during colder months.
Growth and Size:
Form: This succulent has a spreading growth habit, typically forming low, sprawling clusters that make it ideal as a ground cover or for filling spaces in rock gardens and containers.
Size: It generally reaches about 6 to 8 inches in height and spreads to approximately 6 inches in width, depending on the growing conditions.
Flowering:
Blooms: Graptosedum 'Glauca' produces star-shaped flowers that appear in clusters on stems rising above the foliage.
Color: The flowers are typically pale yellow or white, adding a lovely contrast to the blue-gray leaves during the blooming season, which is usually in the spring.
Care Guidelines:
Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Adequate sunlight is essential for maintaining the vibrant colors of the foliage.
Watering: Like most succulents, it requires minimal watering. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch, then allow it to dry out completely before watering again.
Soil: Thrives in well-draining soil. A standard cactus or succulent potting mix is ideal.
Temperature: It is not very frost-tolerant and should be protected from freezing temperatures if grown outdoors.
Uses and Placement:
Containers: Excellent for container gardening, either alone or in succulent arrangements, where its color and texture can complement other plants.
Ground Cover: Can be used as ground cover in drought-tolerant landscapes, rock gardens, or xeriscapes.
Decorative: Its striking foliage and growth habit make it a popular choice for adding visual interest to balconies, patios, or indoor spaces.
Graptosedum 'Glauca' is not only admired for its aesthetic appeal but also for its versatility and ease of care. It's a fantastic plant for both novice gardeners and seasoned collectors, adding a splash of color and texture wherever it grows.
The first three photos serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 80mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
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Sedeveria 'Maialen' is a delightful hybrid succulent, resulting from the cross between Sedum and Echeveria species.
Growth Habit:
Sedeveria 'Maialen' typically forms compact, low-growing rosettes that may spread out and produce offsets over time.
Leaves:
A hardy succulent that multiplies quickly forming tight rosettes of lime green leaves.
In the cooler weather leaves are red edged deepening in color.
Uses:
Container Gardening: Sedeveria 'Maialen' is perfect for growing in pots or mixed containers, where its colorful rosettes can be appreciated up close.
Rock Gardens: Its size and drought tolerance make it suitable for rock gardens, where it can be used to fill gaps or soften hard edges.
Key Features:
Sedeveria 'Maialen' requires minimal care, thriving in well-draining soil with moderate watering.
Prefers sun to part shade.
It is highly drought-resistant, making it a fantastic choice for water-wise gardens and busy plant owners.
This one strikes really easily, just pot him up into some well draining soil, let him sit for a few days prior to watering.
The first two photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Pachyveria scheideckeri showing off it’s pretty winter colours.