Calandrinia grandiflora
Portulacaceae
Perennials, Flowers
CALANDRINIANative to the temperate Pacific coastal regions of North and South America, these clumping evergreen and annual perennials are grown for their satiny, cup-shaped flowers. All tolerate lean soil, but grow and flower best in humus-rich loam. Good drainage is essential.
Calandrinia grandifloraNative to Chile.Shrubby, clumping growth to1–3 ft. high and 2–3 ft. wide.Thick, fleshy gray-green leavesare narrowly oval and pointed.From spring into fall, plants produce brilliant magenta blooms along tall (1 1/2–3 ft.), slender stems. Lasting just one day each, flowers appear to float above the leaves. Most effective when massed. Easilypropagated by cuttings takenin spring. Regular water.
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