Dudleya cultivars
Dudleya
Description
Dudleya cultivars are very numerous and they are typically low rosette shaped succulents. They are wonderful accent plants and work well in pots.
Maintenance Tips
Dudleya cultivars include a variety of low-growing, rosette-shaped succulents that are drought-tolerant and require very little maintenance. Most of these plants are native to the California and Mexican coasts, as well as the small adjacent islands. The majority of them prefer to be planted in full sun, along the coast, and in very well-drained soil. If they are planted in a garden with irrigation, it is often best to cut off the water to these plants in the summer as they are susceptible to root rot, especially when the weather is hot and humid. Almost all Dudleya will have old leaves that collect under the larger rosettes as they mature. These older leaves can be removed occasionally to keep the plant looking tidy.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Red, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Weather changes - so should your watering schedule. Be sure to make seasonal watering adjustments at a minimum.