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Crassula capitella ‘Red Pagoda’

Red Pagoda Crassula, Crassula corymbulosa 'Red Pagoda'

Crassula capitella 'Red Pagoda', Red Pagoda Crassula, Red succullent, red crassula, drought tolerant plant, Mediterranean plant, Crassula corymbulosa 'Red Pagoda'
Crassula capitella 'Red Pagoda', Red Pagoda Crassula, Red succullent, red crassula, drought tolerant plant, Mediterranean plant, Crassula corymbulosa 'Red Pagoda'

Eye-catching, Crassula capitella ‘Red Pagoda’ is a branching succulent with densely stacked, fleshy, triangular chartreuse leaves adorned with bright crimson tips. Their color is brightest in winter in response to long cool nights and bright sunlight. Low-growing, this plant forms a colorful mat and can be used as a small scale groundcover. It is extremely useful in containers, or hanging baskets. Clusters of small, starry, flowers appear in summer. This crassula spreads by runners and will form small colonies.

  • Grows up to 6 in. tall (15 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 cm).
  • Thrives in well-drained soils in full sun or light shade. Best leaf coloration is obtained in sun although some shade protection from midday heat in hot climate areas would be welcomed. Irrigate only occasionally to regularly. This succulent is drought tolerant.
  • Perfect for rock gardens, containers, hanging baskets or as groundcover.
  • Deer resistant
  • Propagate by division, offsets or leaf cuttings.
  • Virtually disease free. Watch for mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
  • Native to South Africa

Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 12
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents
Plant Family Crassulaceae
Genus Crassula
Common names Crassula
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 6" (15cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden
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Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 12
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents
Plant Family Crassulaceae
Genus Crassula
Common names Crassula
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 6" (15cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 24" (60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden
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