Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Winter

 

Leaf Color

Green, Red

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Evergreen shrublike succulent will grow at moderate rate to 2' x 4'. Leaves are redish green and fleshy. Fiery winter color. Sends up branched spikes crowned with clusters of intense red tubular flowers. Attracts hummingbirds. Accepts full sun to part shade. Avoid reflected sun in low desert. Native to central Africa.

Frost tolerant to 27 F.