Half-hardy Annual
£1.00
Tolerates and thrives in hot sunny borders
Succulent, fleshy-leaves
Rich, carnival of colour all summer long
Don't forget to check out ourEdible Flowers Guide
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Height Up to 15cm (5.9in)
Spread Up to 30cm (11.8in)
Half-hardy Annual
patioalpine & rockerycoastal garden
Full sun
At last! A plant that not only tolerates, but positively thrives in dry, hot, sunny borders and rockeries! The succulent, fleshy-leaved plants cover the ground quickly, and become clothed in a rich carnival of colour all summer long.
Culinary note: Leaves can be eaten raw, mainly being used as a spinach substitute. For more details about edible flowers click here.
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1 packet (200 mesembryanthemum seeds) (25637)
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3 inch) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12 inches) apart.
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