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Red Spike Iceplant
Cephalophyllum speciosum 'Red Spike'

Showy groundcover with blue-green to gray-green, spiky, succulent foliage and red to magenta flowers. Grown for flowers and foliage. Primary bloom in winter and spring, but may bloom sporadically in summer. Plant on hillsides 12 to 18 inches apart; suitable for containers and rock gardens. Give supplemental water in summer; prefers afternoon shade in our area. Somewhat cold sensitive. Feed twice a year.

  • Plant type: Groundcover, Succulent
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Medium, Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun
  • Height range: 6–18 Inches
  • Width range: 18–30 Inches
  • Canopy value: 3 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: Red, Pink
  • Flower season: Spring, Winter
  • General foliage color: Blue, Grey, Green
  • Design style: Child/Pet Friendly, Pool Friendly, Patio Plants
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 25 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Rocky, Well Drained
  • Native location: South Africa
  • PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral
  • Sunset zones: 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  • USDA hardiness zone: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

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