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afternoon carpanthea

Carpanthea pomeridiana

★ RHS AGMDrought Resistant

Genus: Carpanthea
Family: Aizoaceae

About this plant

A fast growing annual with pairs of opposite, flat, slightly succulent green leaves produced in Winter, followed by cymes of golden yellow flowers in Spring. Fruiting capsules form in Summer, opening only with moisture and disperse seed in Autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

SandyLoam

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow from seed sown in Autumn in sandy growing media in a shallow seed tray. Germination is rapid, seedlings should be pricked out into containers or flower bed in warmer climate. Keep media moist, don't overwater

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in Autumn

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersHedging ScreensLow MaintenancePatio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Pond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringWinterSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years