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Aptenia cordifolia
Baby Sunrose
The Aptenia cordifolia, or Baby Sunrose, is a fast-growing, evergreen succulent valued for its lush, trailing stems, vibrant green heart-shaped leaves, and small, daisy-like magenta flowers. Ideal for groundcover, hanging baskets, or rockeries, it thrives in sunny, dry conditions and adds a pop of colour to gardens with its long flowering season. Growing to just 10 to 15 cm in height, this hardy plant spreads quickly, creating dense, carpet-like coverage.
Drought-tolerant and easy to care for, the Baby Sunrose is perfect for low-maintenance and water-wise landscapes.
Specifications
- Height0.1 to 0.15 metres
- Width0.5 to 1 metre (spreading habit)
- Native toSouth Africa
- FoliageBright green, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves
- Growth rateFast
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils
- LightFull sun to light shade
- WaterLow; highly drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean regions
Additional Features
- FlowersSmall magenta blooms that appear year-round in warm climates
- UsesIdeal for groundcover, rockeries, retaining walls, hanging baskets, or as a border plant
- SpacingPlant 30 to 50 cm apart for dense coverage
- Low MaintenanceMinimal care required; trim occasionally to manage growth
- Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and deer-resistant
- Drought TolerancePerforms well in dry, coastal, or exposed locations
- VersatilitySuitable for modern, cottage, or Mediterranean garden designs
The Baby Sunrose is a charming and versatile succulent, perfect for adding vibrant colour and low-maintenance greenery to gardens and containers.
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Prepared 15 August 2026