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Dudleya cultivars

Dudleya

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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:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.