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Shining Pink Rock Purslane
Calandrinia spectabilis 'Shining Pink'
Pronunciation: ka-lan-DREEN-ee-uh speck-TAB-ih-liss
SKU #07577
A parade of charming, hot pink, flowers dances above fleshy blue-green rosettes from spring until first frost. This sturdy plant thrives in heat and drought when established, blooming nearly year-round in warm, frost-free regions. A handsome succulent that will infuse vibrant color to dry rock gardens, mixed borders, and containers. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 12 in. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Spring through fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean, porous, well-drained, sandy soils. Prefers full sun, but tolerates light shade. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Apply a balanced, controlled-release fertilizer or a side dressing of compost in early spring. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.